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region=[[Aether Plains]] |
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region=[[Equilism]] |
 
motto=The best of society contribute to society |
 
motto=The best of society contribute to society |
 
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language=English, Hebrew |
 
language=English, Hebrew |
 
capital=Sha'ar Ha'ir |
 
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population=2.174 Billion|
 
currency=Qorona |
 
currency=Qorona |
 
leader= President Alan J. Kennedy
 
leader= President Alan J. Kennedy
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== Background ==
 
== Background ==
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The Royal Federation of Alomogordo is a large nation that resides in Aether Plains. It has been on the forefront of the region's political battles. It is currently the President of the region, as well as the regional delegate. It was founded in October 2004. The government is democratic.
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The Royal Federation of Alomogordo is a massive nation that for months resided in [[Aether Plains]]. It had been on the forefront of the [[region]]'s political battles. It was at one point the [[UN delegate]], and one of the few loyal members of the region. It was founded in October 2004. The government is democratic. Alomogordo was deleted due to inactivity in September and revived in [[Lazarus]] the following month. It now is located in [[Equilism]].
  
 
== Geography ==
 
== Geography ==
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;Natural resources: Nickel, coal, iron, potash, silver, timber, zinc, bauxite
 
;Natural resources: Nickel, coal, iron, potash, silver, timber, zinc, bauxite
 
;Land use: Arable land: 17.06%
 
;Land use: Arable land: 17.06%
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:Permanent crops: .37%
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:Permanent crops: 0.37%
  
 
== People ==
 
== People ==
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;Population: 622 Million (Jan. 2005 estimate)
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;Population: 2.163 billion(Oct.. 2005 estimate)
 
;Growth rate: 0.76%
 
;Growth rate: 0.76%
 
;Net migration rate: 1.66 migrants/1,000 people
 
;Net migration rate: 1.66 migrants/1,000 people
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;Life expectancy: 78.02 years
 
;Life expectancy: 78.02 years
 
;Fertility rate: 1.75 children/woman
 
;Fertility rate: 1.75 children/woman
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;Religions: Protestant:43%; Catholic:26%; Jewish:18%; Muslim:3%; Other:10%
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;Religions: Protestant 43%; Catholic 26%; Jewish 18%; Muslim 3%; Other 10%
  
 
== Government ==
 
== Government ==
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;Executive Branch: ''Chief of state'': Alan J. Kennedy
 
;Executive Branch: ''Chief of state'': Alan J. Kennedy
 
:''Elections'': Direct elections through the popular vote; term is four years (maximum of three terms in office)
 
:''Elections'': Direct elections through the popular vote; term is four years (maximum of three terms in office)
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:''Election results'': Alan J. Kennedy (New Progressive Party): 57.3%; Oliver Wendell (Alliance): 36.3%; Craig Lundquist (Socialist International): 5.1%; Mark S. Williamson (National Liberty): 3.5%
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:''Election results'': Alan J. Kennedy (New Progressive) 57.3%; Oliver Wendell (Alliance) 36.3%; Craig Lundquist (Socialist International) 5.1%; Mark S. Williamson (National Liberty) 3.5%
 
;Legislative Branch: Bicameral Parliament consists of the National Assembly (100 seats, delegates serve four-year terms, alternating with Presidential elections) and the National Convention (357 seats, delegates serve 2-year terms).
 
;Legislative Branch: Bicameral Parliament consists of the National Assembly (100 seats, delegates serve four-year terms, alternating with Presidential elections) and the National Convention (357 seats, delegates serve 2-year terms).
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:election results - seats by party (National Assembly) - New Progressive 51; Alliance 33; Socialist International 9; National Liberty 5 (NOTE: parties must attain 4% of the popular vote to have seats. Seats left by smaller parties are alotted proportionally to the other parties.); - seats by party (National Convention)  - New Progressive 186; Alliance 122; Socialist International 28; National Liberty 10; Independent 11
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;Judicial Branch: Supreme Judicial Committee (seven members appointed for life by President with approval from the National Assembly); Alomogordo Apellate Courts; Alomogordo District Courts; County Courts
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;International Organizations: UN Regional Delegate; (NOTE: Alomogordo is considering application for the Allied Defense Network)
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;Flag description: a portrait of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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== Economy ==
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;Overview: Alomogordo has a fair-sized and largely advanced economy. Per Capita GDP is at $10,000. The amount of government regulation in business is higher than Western European welfare states, but not communist. The average tax rate is quite high at 87%. Growth has recently shown modest gains. Free trade is generally promoted, but only with certain labor and environmental regulations. The major industry is information technology.
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;Economic growth: 2.8% (Jan. 2005 estimate)
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;GDP - composition by sector: ''agriculture'': 2.7%
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:''industry'': 28.6%
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:''services'': 68.7%
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;Population below poverty line: 7.9%
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;Inflation rate: 1.6%
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;Unemployment rate: 8.45%
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;Currency: Qorona
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;Exchange rates: 1 Qorona=2.0322 U.S. dollars
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;Trade balance: $397,058,529.69 surplus
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;Budget: $21.47 trillion
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:''social welfare'': 13%
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:''healthcare'': 14%
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:''education'': 15%
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:''law & order'': 14%
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:''commerce'': 5%
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:''public transport'': 9%
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:''environment'': 11%
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:''social equality'': 19%

Latest revision as of 21:31, 5 November 2006

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Alomogordo
region=Equilism
Flag of Alomogordo
Motto: The best of society contribute to society
Region {{{region}}}
Capital Sha'ar Ha'ir
Official Language(s) English, Hebrew
Leader President Alan J. Kennedy
Population 2.174 Billion
Currency Qorona 
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Background

The Royal Federation of Alomogordo is a massive nation that for months resided in Aether Plains. It had been on the forefront of the region's political battles. It was at one point the UN delegate, and one of the few loyal members of the region. It was founded in October 2004. The government is democratic. Alomogordo was deleted due to inactivity in September and revived in Lazarus the following month. It now is located in Equilism.

Geography

Location
Between Minnesota and Manitoba
Area
207,866 square miles
Climate
A cool temperate climate. Cold winters with lots of snow. Mild summers with lots of sunshine.
Terrain
Slightly rocky and mountainous in the southwest. Vast plains in the southeast. Low hills in the north.
Elevation extremes
Highest point: Mt. Clendon (12,441 ft.)
Lowest point: Faith Point (-27 ft.)
Natural resources
Nickel, coal, iron, potash, silver, timber, zinc, bauxite
Land use
Arable land: 17.06%
Permanent crops: 0.37%

People

Population
2.163 billion(Oct.. 2005 estimate)
Growth rate
0.76%
Net migration rate
1.66 migrants/1,000 people
Gender ratio
0.98 males/females
Infant mortality rate
5.87 deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy
78.02 years
Fertility rate
1.75 children/woman
Religions
Protestant 43%; Catholic 26%; Jewish 18%; Muslim 3%; Other 10%

Government

Country name
Conventional long form:The Royal Federation of Alomogordo
Conventional short form: Alomogordo
Government form
Constitution-based parliamentary democracy
Legal system
Based on English Common Law
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Executive Branch
Chief of state: Alan J. Kennedy
Elections: Direct elections through the popular vote; term is four years (maximum of three terms in office)
Election results: Alan J. Kennedy (New Progressive) 57.3%; Oliver Wendell (Alliance) 36.3%; Craig Lundquist (Socialist International) 5.1%; Mark S. Williamson (National Liberty) 3.5%
Legislative Branch
Bicameral Parliament consists of the National Assembly (100 seats, delegates serve four-year terms, alternating with Presidential elections) and the National Convention (357 seats, delegates serve 2-year terms).
election results - seats by party (National Assembly) - New Progressive 51; Alliance 33; Socialist International 9; National Liberty 5 (NOTE: parties must attain 4% of the popular vote to have seats. Seats left by smaller parties are alotted proportionally to the other parties.); - seats by party (National Convention) - New Progressive 186; Alliance 122; Socialist International 28; National Liberty 10; Independent 11
Judicial Branch
Supreme Judicial Committee (seven members appointed for life by President with approval from the National Assembly); Alomogordo Apellate Courts; Alomogordo District Courts; County Courts
International Organizations
UN Regional Delegate; (NOTE: Alomogordo is considering application for the Allied Defense Network)
Flag description
a portrait of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Economy

Overview
Alomogordo has a fair-sized and largely advanced economy. Per Capita GDP is at $10,000. The amount of government regulation in business is higher than Western European welfare states, but not communist. The average tax rate is quite high at 87%. Growth has recently shown modest gains. Free trade is generally promoted, but only with certain labor and environmental regulations. The major industry is information technology.
Economic growth
2.8% (Jan. 2005 estimate)
GDP - composition by sector
agriculture: 2.7%
industry: 28.6%
services: 68.7%
Population below poverty line
7.9%
Inflation rate
1.6%
Unemployment rate
8.45%
Currency
Qorona
Exchange rates
1 Qorona=2.0322 U.S. dollars
Trade balance
$397,058,529.69 surplus
Budget
$21.47 trillion
social welfare: 13%
healthcare: 14%
education: 15%
law & order: 14%
commerce: 5%
public transport: 9%
environment: 11%
social equality: 19%
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