Difference between revisions of "Arakaria"
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'''Head-of-State Formal Title:''' Blessed Elect<br> | '''Head-of-State Formal Title:''' Blessed Elect<br> | ||
'''Governing Body:''' National Council of Arakarian People<br> | '''Governing Body:''' National Council of Arakarian People<br> | ||
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'''Country Data Code:''' AK (internet: .ak)<br> | '''Country Data Code:''' AK (internet: .ak)<br> | ||
'''Currency Code:''' ACU (Arakarian Credit Unit)<br> | '''Currency Code:''' ACU (Arakarian Credit Unit)<br> | ||
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'''Unofficial Languages:''' English 36%, Polish 24%, French 12%, Greek 9%, Arabic 5%<br> | '''Unofficial Languages:''' English 36%, Polish 24%, French 12%, Greek 9%, Arabic 5%<br> | ||
'''Religions:''' Christianity 72% (48% Protestant, 39% Roman-Catholic, 8% Orthodox, 5% Gnostic), Buddhism 12%, Islam 7%, Judaism 5%, Other 4%<br> | '''Religions:''' Christianity 72% (48% Protestant, 39% Roman-Catholic, 8% Orthodox, 5% Gnostic), Buddhism 12%, Islam 7%, Judaism 5%, Other 4%<br> | ||
| + | '''National Anthem:''' Minstrel Boy<br> | ||
| + | '''National Animal:''' Horse (light-brown)<br> | ||
| + | '''National Flower:''' Rose (red)<br> | ||
| + | '''Patron Saint:''' Saint Francis of Assisi<br> | ||
'''Literacy:''' 100% (compulsory education for 17 years)<br> | '''Literacy:''' 100% (compulsory education for 17 years)<br> | ||
| − | '''Military Service:''' | + | '''Military Service:''' Volunteer (almost 1% of population)<br> |
'''Technology Level:''' Pre-space Modern<br> | '''Technology Level:''' Pre-space Modern<br> | ||
| + | '''System of Measurement:''' Metric<br> | ||
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Revision as of 11:36, 3 May 2005
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| Flag of Arakaria | |
| Motto: State of Goodness and Justice. You are happy! | |
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| Region | Anake |
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| Capital | Au'thyre |
| Official Language(s) | Arakarian |
| Leader | Jan Kras |
| Population | 100+ millions |
| Currency | aracus (=100 coppers) |
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Contents
Government
Formal Name: The Holy Republic of Arakaria
Government Type: compassionate presidental republic
Head-of-State Formal Title: Blessed Elect
Governing Body: National Council of Arakarian People
Country Data Code: AK (internet: .ak)
Currency Code: ACU (Arakarian Credit Unit)
Administrative Divisions: districts (prmiary), county (secondary)
Legal Parties: Christian Labor Party (CLP), Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Green Centrist Party (GCP)
Geography
Landmass: 1 198 423 km sq
Climate: mediterrean (south) and moderate (central and north)
Land usage: forests 32%, arable land 48%, other 20%
Time zone: UTC +1 (during all seasons)
Arakaria is a small nation that is situated between the Sea of Falling Stars and the Green Mountains that protect over a half of it's borders. Road network is quite well developed on county but its quality leaves many wishes. There are few railroads and more are planned. Arakaria is full of wilderness but it gets more civilized every year. Main terrain landmarks:
- The Misty Marshes to the north are going to be dried in preparation for new settlements but government promissed to leave quite large National Park of the Misty Marshes.
- The Green Mountains aren't tall but are quite forested and have some unique features.
- The Isle of First Star or the Isle of Justinea is dominated by grasslands with some hills in the middle.
- Ina River is largest river in Arakaria. It begins in the Green Mountains and enters the Sea in the City of Arakaria.
- The Mistic Forest has earned many legends and fairy-tales because of many misticians and prophets that somehow related to this forest.
- The Dark Forest is a stunning National Park. It's dense but the further you go it, the lighter, more beautful and interesting it gets.
- The Sea of Falling Stars is named so because Arakarian first settlers experienced many beautiful and frightening views of falling stars over the horizon of this sea.
Society
Unofficial Languages: English 36%, Polish 24%, French 12%, Greek 9%, Arabic 5%
Religions: Christianity 72% (48% Protestant, 39% Roman-Catholic, 8% Orthodox, 5% Gnostic), Buddhism 12%, Islam 7%, Judaism 5%, Other 4%
National Anthem: Minstrel Boy
National Animal: Horse (light-brown)
National Flower: Rose (red)
Patron Saint: Saint Francis of Assisi
Literacy: 100% (compulsory education for 17 years)
Military Service: Volunteer (almost 1% of population)
Technology Level: Pre-space Modern
System of Measurement: Metric
History
Former Names: The Tribe of Hargonians, The Kingdom of Petrana, The Commune of Petranians
Former Flags: Royal flag (vertical: upper yellow, lower green), Socialist flag (incline: upper-left red, lower-right black)
Former Head-of-State Titles: Master Bard, King, Elect
Hargon tribe that originated somewhere on Polish territories 4000 BC and was lead by despot military leaders. However, villages where governed by tribal councils. During that peroid Hargonians established contact with Celts and applied their runic writing symbols from older futhark. When Roman Empire started to crumble Hargonians played an important role in it's destruction. This tribe moved to Burdigal region and became Roman foederati in 484 AD under the rule of Huge the Stonearm that renamed Burdigal to Petropolis. Establishing of feudal kingdom in 523 AD occured when Erythianos the Stormeye titled himself a King of Petrana Kingdom. He ruled quite long until 617 AD when Marchants' Council in Ostia lead a rebellion and overthrown feudalism. They ruled a corrupted oligarchy until they were conquered in 812 AD by Christian France. Many legendary and mistical heroes of fights with Muslims are known. Alex Deleonor and his wife Justinea or Ristofan the Blackberry are notable samples...
Glossary
Justinea was Lord Alex Deleonor's wife and great heroic archerer during the Siege of Lastria.
Aracus was Deleonor's Devoted Holy Horse of Justice.
Ristofan the Blackberry was heroic general that overthrown corrupted Merchants' Council and restored despotism after 200 years of oligarchy. His favorite weapon was the Sling of Justice - legends say about it's legendary magical properties. Ristofan was very short but that never stoped him from gaining respect in his army.
