Difference between revisions of "Cliffton Nation"
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population= see NationStates entry. | | population= see NationStates entry. | | ||
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| − | leader= Officer Designate Charles Rathbone | + | leader= Officer Designate Charles Rathbone on behalf of Sublieutenant Paul Smith . |
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The island was founded by the [[Duke of Cliffton]] in ancient times and was run (as it is today) by the council of the City of Cliffton. | + | The island was founded by the [[Duke of Cliffton]] in ancient times and was run (as it is today) by the council of the City of Cliffton. |
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
| − | + | The island has it's own parish government which has all the powers of statehood but must pay taxes to Cliffton City Council who in reutrn provide policing , schooling and fire services. | |
| + | Technically at any point the parish council can vote to become independant but this is unlikely. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Revision as of 10:28, 22 August 2005
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| Flag of Cliffton Nation | |
| Motto: Endeavour Through Defiance | |
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| Region | West Pacfic |
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| Capital | Government House |
| Official Language(s) | English (official) , Dutch (official). |
| Leader | Officer Designate Charles Rathbone on behalf of Sublieutenant Paul Smith . |
| Population | see NationStates entry. |
| Currency | Maanenian Pound |
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Cliffton Soverign Area is an island under the juristication and full control of the government of Maanenland although is not a part of the nation. To avoid confusion the Cliffton county of Maanenland is reffered to as Clifton Duchy , the city is refered to as Cliffton and the soverign area is refered to as Cliffton Nation.
History
The island was founded by the Duke of Cliffton in ancient times and was run (as it is today) by the council of the City of Cliffton.
Politics
The island has it's own parish government which has all the powers of statehood but must pay taxes to Cliffton City Council who in reutrn provide policing , schooling and fire services. Technically at any point the parish council can vote to become independant but this is unlikely.
Economy
The economy consists entirely of providing services as a stop-over point for passing ships and for military personel on the mainland.
![[1]](http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/images/ClifftonIslandMap.PNG){kind=link}