Difference between revisions of "Cookesland"

From NSwiki, the NationStates encyclopedia.
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(20 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 +
{{WIP}}
 +
 +
 +
 
{{Infobox_WS_Nation|
 
{{Infobox_WS_Nation|
 
pretitle=United States|
 
pretitle=United States|
 
image_flag= http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w107/Cookesland/cookesland.jpg|  
 
image_flag= http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w107/Cookesland/cookesland.jpg|  
 
national_motto= ''"Senatus Populusque Chelseiana"'' |
 
national_motto= ''"Senatus Populusque Chelseiana"'' |
−
national_anthem= none |
+
national_anthem= ''The Seven Star Brigade'' |
−
image_map= No map available|
+
image_map= [http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w107/Cookesland/Flags/sunriseislesne2.png]|
−
region=[[The Sunrise Islands]] |
+
region=[[Antarctic Oasis]] |
 
capital=[[Coricas]] |
 
capital=[[Coricas]] |
 
largest_city=[[Port Imbris]]|
 
largest_city=[[Port Imbris]]|
−
official_language=[[English]], [[French]], [[Latin]]|
+
official_language=[[English]] |
−
government_type=Democratic Republic |
+
government_type=''Federal Constitutional Republic'' |
 
nation_code=CKSL |
 
nation_code=CKSL |
 
leader_titles= <br> ''President'' <br> ''Vice President'' <br> ''Speaker of the House'' <br> |
 
leader_titles= <br> ''President'' <br> ''Vice President'' <br> ''Speaker of the House'' <br> |
−
leader_names= <br> Alan Foxswift <br> Bertrand Ghastonet <br> Avril Torres <br>|
+
leader_names= <br> [[Alan Foxswift]] <br> Bertrand Ghastonet <br> Avril Torres <br>|
 
sovereignty_type=Independent |
 
sovereignty_type=Independent |
 
established_events= <br>January 1<br>April 10<br>|
 
established_events= <br>January 1<br>April 10<br>|
−
established_dates=<br> Cookesland Day <br> Constitution Day <br> |
+
established_dates=<br>Cookesland Day<br>Constitution Day<br> |
 
currency=[[Piero]] |
 
currency=[[Piero]] |
 
currency_code= PICO |
 
currency_code= PICO |
 
suffrage=Universal |
 
suffrage=Universal |
−
population=200 million|
+
population=1 billion +|
 
sport=[[wiki:Baseball|Baseball]]|
 
sport=[[wiki:Baseball|Baseball]]|
 
animal=[[Blue Owl]]|
 
animal=[[Blue Owl]]|
Line 28: Line 32:
 
unstatus=UN MEMBER|
 
unstatus=UN MEMBER|
 
fruit=[[wiki:Blueberry|Blueberry]]|
 
fruit=[[wiki:Blueberry|Blueberry]]|
−
flower=[[wiki:lily|Lily]]
+
flower=[[wiki:Easter Lily|Easter Lily]]
 
|}}
 
|}}
−
 
+
'''The United States of Cookesland''' is a large country founded on January 1, 1787 located in [[The Sunrise Islands]]. The country consists of 4 states, the federal district around the capital, and several unincorporated territories around the world . The country is known for the diversity of it's peoples and also for it's enviroment.  
−
 
+
−
Cookesland is the descendant-state of two much older nations, they are The Constitutional Monarchy of [[Cookborough]] and The Free State of [[Aurania-Shifre]].It was founded on January 1, 2007 by refugees from those two countries after they ceased to exist.
+
−
Cookesland uses the [[Piero]] as it's national currency.
+
  
 
==Government==
 
==Government==
  
−
Cookesland is a Democratic Republic and it's full title is ''the United States of Cookesland''  
+
Cookesland is a Democratic Republic and its full title is ''the United States of Cookesland''  
  
 
{{image|http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w107/Cookesland/250px-USSeal.png|left|The Great Seal of The United States of Cookesland|}}
 
{{image|http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w107/Cookesland/250px-USSeal.png|left|The Great Seal of The United States of Cookesland|}}
Line 45: Line 46:
  
  
−
----
+
'''Executive Branch'''
−
Executive
+
  
−
----
+
The president is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto bills, and appoints the Cabinet and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.
−
Legislative
+
 
 +
'''Legislative Branch'''
 +
 
 +
The bicameral Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the rarely used power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.
 +
 
 +
'''Judicial Branch'''
 +
 
 +
The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the president with Senate approval, interpret laws and can overturn laws they deem unconstitutional.
  
−
----
 
−
Judicial
 
  
  
Line 81: Line 86:
 
|The Enviroment
 
|The Enviroment
 
|George E. Patterson
 
|George E. Patterson
 +
|-
 +
|Transportation
 +
|Juliette C. Delray
 
|}
 
|}
  
  
−
Since its founding Cookesland has tried to make a name for itself on the worldstage, by joining NSSEI and just recently entered into the 33rd NationStates World Cup.
+
−
 
+
 
Cookesland also has [[Cookeslandic Broadcasting Company |CBC]], which is broadcast in many countries around the world. Th country also has an emerging Film Industry in the city of [[Ariana]], see [[Motion Pictures of NS]]
 
Cookesland also has [[Cookeslandic Broadcasting Company |CBC]], which is broadcast in many countries around the world. Th country also has an emerging Film Industry in the city of [[Ariana]], see [[Motion Pictures of NS]]
  
−
=Geography=
+
==Geography==
  
 
Cookesland is not a very large country but has a very varied terrain. In the north there are grassy plains, the central part of the nation consists of temperate woodlands, and the south there are dense rainforests. the eastern region is mostly coastal scrub and in the west, highlands.
 
Cookesland is not a very large country but has a very varied terrain. In the north there are grassy plains, the central part of the nation consists of temperate woodlands, and the south there are dense rainforests. the eastern region is mostly coastal scrub and in the west, highlands.
Line 98: Line 105:
 
==Culture & Customs==
 
==Culture & Customs==
  
−
Cookeslandic culture is not very well known outside of the country. It is customary to go by your middle name in Cookesland and simply use your first name as an initial. e.g. John Michael Smith becomes J. Michael Smith. Cookeslanders are also fond of good food an cooking (no pun intended) is a great pastime of many citizens.  
+
Cookesland is a very culturally diverse nation, who's culture is not generally known outside of it's borders. Cookesland has been influenced by people from the many countries that have immigrated there from the various parts of the wide world.  
  
−
The National Sport is [[Baseball]] and most towns do have a team, but Soccer is quickly becoming quite popular due in part to Cookesland's entry into the World Cup. The Blue Owls are the National Team and they are headquartered in Coricas.
+
A very curious aspect of the nation that separates it from the rest of the [[English]] speaking world is the Cookeslandic custom to go by your middle name and simply use your first name as an initial. e.g. John Michael Smith becomes J. Michael Smith.  This can be a source of annoyance to outsiders who have feel they have rather "embarrassing" middle names or. Cookeslanders are also fond of good food an cooking (no pun intended) is a popular hobby of many citizens.
  
−
 
+
When it comes to religion, the nation is quite diverse, [[Yestarianism]] is the largest denomination due to the fact it was founded in Cookesland. Most Cookeslanders are quite devout and regularly attend the service of their faith. Universal toleration is an official government policy as well as a separtion of church and state.
−
When it comes to religion, the nation is quite diverse, [[Yestarianism]] is the largest denomination due to the fact it was founded in Cookesland. Most Cookeslanders are quite devout and regularly attend the ervice of their faith. Universal toleration is an official government policy as well as a separtion of church and state.
+
  
 
{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
 
{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
Line 109: Line 115:
 
!Percent of the Population
 
!Percent of the Population
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Roman Catholicism]]
+
|[[Yestarianism]]
 
|59.8%
 
|59.8%
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Buddhism]]
+
|[[Roman Catholicism]]
 
|20.6%
 
|20.6%
 
|-
 
|-
Line 124: Line 130:
 
On National Holidays businesses, schools, courts, and mail are given the day off in honor of the celebration. January First is the national holiday and is celebrated with fireworks and parades in honor of the founding of Cookesland.
 
On National Holidays businesses, schools, courts, and mail are given the day off in honor of the celebration. January First is the national holiday and is celebrated with fireworks and parades in honor of the founding of Cookesland.
  
−
==Sports==
+
===Sports===
  
  
−
The National Sport of Cookesland is [[Baseball]] and there are many leagues and baseball stadiums throughout the country. More Recently Soccer has become quite popular as Cookesland entered the 33 World Cup. Cookesland's team is the Blue Owls named after, of course, the national animal, the [[Blue Owl]].
+
The National Sport is Baseball and most towns do have a team, but Soccer is quickly becoming quite popular due in part to Cookesland's entry into the World Cup. The Cookeslandic National Team (formerly the Blue Owls) is currently searching for a new name that would help the team name show more of a national identity.  
−
 
+
−
Cookesland also has its own hockey team, the Ice Talons which participated in the first NS World Hockey Cup.
+
  
 
{{image|http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/SgtShezz/Football/144555.jpg|right|Salrisa vents his frustration on the pitch.|}}
 
{{image|http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/SgtShezz/Football/144555.jpg|right|Salrisa vents his frustration on the pitch.|}}
  
−
==International Politics==
 
  
−
Cookesland for the most part is a conservative state, most notably because of its Anti-Abortion Stance and Anti-Recreational Drug laws and its relaxed gun laws. This is not always the case because of the extensive civil rights the nation possesses including Gay Marriage and Gender recognition stances. Cookesland also has a law against the uses of Uranium in the country. Except for medical purposes Uranium is a Class A non-tradable item in the country. Cookesland opposes nuclear weapons and nuclear reactors.
+
==Politics==
 +
 
 +
Cookesland is a strong supporter of democracy, abolition, and political freedoms
 +
 
 +
For the most part it is a largely politically conservative state, most notably because of its stern Anti-Abortion Stance and Anti-Recreational Drug laws and its relaxed gun laws.  
 +
 
 +
Cookeslanders care or their enviroment and is home to many envirometalists. All over the country, especially in [[Saria Island]], there are numerous parks for people to enjoy
 +
 
 +
==History==
 +
Cookesland has a long history from it's independence to the modern era. For a complete history see [[The History of Cookesland]].
 +
 
 +
 
 +
'''Early History'''
 +
 
 +
 
 +
'''Civil War 1854-1859'''
 +
 
 +
'''Post Bellum 1859-1900'''
 +
 
 +
'''20th Century'''
 +
 
 +
'''Modern Day'''
 +
 
 +
==Economy==
  
−
Cookesland care or its enviroment and is home to many envirometalists. All over the country, especially in [[Saria Island]], there are numerous parks for people to enjoy.
+
==Demographics==
  
  
 +
{{Template:Nations of Antarctic Oasis}}
  
  
−
[[Category:Cookesland]] [[Category:Nations active in the United Nations]][[Category:Twilight Union]]
+
[[Category:Cookesland]] [[Category:Nations active in the United Nations]][[Category:Twilight Union]][[Category:Antarctic Oasis]]

Latest revision as of 15:33, 13 October 2007

This article is incomplete because it is pending further input from participants, or it is a work-in-progress by one author.
Please comment on this article's talk page to share your input, comments and questions.
Note: To contribute to this article, you may need to seek help from the author(s) of this page.


The United States of
Cookesland
cookesland.jpg
Flag of Cookesland
National motto: "Senatus Populusque Chelseiana"
National anthem: The Seven Star Brigade
[1]
Region Antarctic Oasis
Capital Coricas
Largest City Port Imbris
Population 1 billion +
Suffrage Universal
Official Language(s) English
Government

President
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Federal Constitutional Republic

Alan Foxswift
Bertrand Ghastonet
Avril Torres
Independent

January 1
April 10

Cookesland Day
Constitution Day
ISO Nation Code CKSL
Currency Piero (PICO)
Time Zone -5 GMT
• Summer (DST) -6 GMT
Internet TLD .nico
Calling Code +25
National Symbols
 • Sport
 • Animal
 • Fruit
 • Flower
Baseball
Blue Owl
Blueberry
Easter Lily
UN Status UN MEMBER
Info: NationStates NSEconomy Pipian NS Tracker XML

The United States of Cookesland is a large country founded on January 1, 1787 located in The Sunrise Islands. The country consists of 4 states, the federal district around the capital, and several unincorporated territories around the world . The country is known for the diversity of it's peoples and also for it's enviroment.

Government

Cookesland is a Democratic Republic and its full title is the United States of Cookesland

<div" class="plainlinksneverexpand">250px-USSeal.png
</div>


Cookesland's government is broken into three branches, Exectutive, Legislative, and Judicial. Each manages a diffrent aspect of law.


Executive Branch

The president is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto bills, and appoints the Cabinet and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.

Legislative Branch

The bicameral Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the rarely used power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.

Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the president with Senate approval, interpret laws and can overturn laws they deem unconstitutional.


The nation is broken into four adminstrative states, each is headed by an elected offical whose title is Governer. The elected official that sever in the government of the nations are also elected by the people.



Depament of Secretary
State Steven Andolor
Economics Quentin Xangres
The Interior Roxanne Christmas
Health and Sciences Robert J. Yiens
Education Violet M. Kent
The Enviroment George E. Patterson
Transportation Juliette C. Delray


Cookesland also has CBC, which is broadcast in many countries around the world. Th country also has an emerging Film Industry in the city of Ariana, see Motion Pictures of NS

Geography

Cookesland is not a very large country but has a very varied terrain. In the north there are grassy plains, the central part of the nation consists of temperate woodlands, and the south there are dense rainforests. the eastern region is mostly coastal scrub and in the west, highlands.

<div" class="plainlinksneverexpand">beach-1.jpg
</div>

The western part of Cookesland is Florigo Moutain Range which runs down the center of The Sunrise Islands. The highest point in the islands is Mt. Terminus, is in Cookesland which is near the border with neighboring Yokaria. The western part of the country(which is made up of the states of Windonesia and Saria Island) is noted for its wonderful skiing and its very beautiful mountain scenery.

Culture & Customs

Cookesland is a very culturally diverse nation, who's culture is not generally known outside of it's borders. Cookesland has been influenced by people from the many countries that have immigrated there from the various parts of the wide world.

A very curious aspect of the nation that separates it from the rest of the English speaking world is the Cookeslandic custom to go by your middle name and simply use your first name as an initial. e.g. John Michael Smith becomes J. Michael Smith. This can be a source of annoyance to outsiders who have feel they have rather "embarrassing" middle names or. Cookeslanders are also fond of good food an cooking (no pun intended) is a popular hobby of many citizens.

When it comes to religion, the nation is quite diverse, Yestarianism is the largest denomination due to the fact it was founded in Cookesland. Most Cookeslanders are quite devout and regularly attend the service of their faith. Universal toleration is an official government policy as well as a separtion of church and state.

Religion Percent of the Population
Yestarianism 59.8%
Roman Catholicism 20.6%
Shinto 19.1%
Other 0.05%

On National Holidays businesses, schools, courts, and mail are given the day off in honor of the celebration. January First is the national holiday and is celebrated with fireworks and parades in honor of the founding of Cookesland.

Sports

The National Sport is Baseball and most towns do have a team, but Soccer is quickly becoming quite popular due in part to Cookesland's entry into the World Cup. The Cookeslandic National Team (formerly the Blue Owls) is currently searching for a new name that would help the team name show more of a national identity.

<div" class="plainlinksneverexpand">144555.jpg
</div>


Politics

Cookesland is a strong supporter of democracy, abolition, and political freedoms

For the most part it is a largely politically conservative state, most notably because of its stern Anti-Abortion Stance and Anti-Recreational Drug laws and its relaxed gun laws.

Cookeslanders care or their enviroment and is home to many envirometalists. All over the country, especially in Saria Island, there are numerous parks for people to enjoy

History

Cookesland has a long history from it's independence to the modern era. For a complete history see The History of Cookesland.


Early History


Civil War 1854-1859

Post Bellum 1859-1900

20th Century

Modern Day

Economy

Demographics

Nations of Antarctic Oasis
Omigodtheykilledkenny | Lois-Must-Die | The Palentine | Palentine UN Office | Gruenberg | Kivisto | Karmicaria | Cluichstan* | Automobilistan | Cobdenia | LaivNFang | Akimonad | WhaleCo Global LLC | VISA Corp | Complete Malevolence | Snefaldia | Surly the Repealinator | Cookesland
Retrieved from "http://archive.nswiki.org/index.php?title=Cookesland&oldid=328957"