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region=[[Aberdeen]] |
 
region=[[Aberdeen]] |
motto=Don't Fear the Reaper |
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motto=Klatuu Barada Nicto (Fear Not the Reaper) |
 
map= ??? |
 
map= ??? |
language=[[English]], Earlish |
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language=[[English]], Earlish, Cordovan |
 
capital= [[Ross City]] |
 
capital= [[Ross City]] |
population= 80 million |
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population= 85 million |
 
currency=Glass Eye |
 
currency=Glass Eye |
 
leader= Prime Minister [[TJ Ross]]
 
leader= Prime Minister [[TJ Ross]]
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national animal=Dancing Banana
 
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====GENERAL INFORMATION====
  
National animal: Dancing Banana<br>
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===Gerneral===
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=The Democratic Republic of Dancing Bananland=
  
Dancing Bananland is a small Island nation of 80 million people.  Named for its national animal (The Dancing Banana) the ''a'' was dropped due to a series of misspellings during the nations finalization, however it is still prounounced with the a intact.
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Official language(s): English
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Other language(s): Cordovan, Earlish
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Capital City: Ross City
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National Population (latest estimate): 80 million
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Currency: Glass Eye
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Motto: Klatuu Barada Nikto (Fear not the Reaper)
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National Animal: Dancing Banana
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National Anthem: Don't Fear the Reaper, Blue Oyster Cult
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Colonies/Protectorates/Dependencies: Former colony of Eastern Earl.
  
Dancing Bananland is a former province of the Empire of Eastern Earl, from which it gained many if its equipment and weapons.  The nation gained it's independance in 1991, however anarchy and economic crisis meant it did not fully formate until the 21st century.
 
  
Dancing Bananland's Prime Minister is [[TJ Ross]], a good natured laid back leftist who often finds himself overwhelmed by is position.
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===Government===
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Head of State: TJ Ross
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Head of Government: TJ Ross
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==Description of Government Structure==
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The Prime Minister has much more power than normally befitting an elected official.
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Under him is the Foreign Affairs minister and the General of the army
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Under them are other minor ministries.
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Their is no cabinet so to speak. Ministers are assigned to duties in an informal manner.
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The parliment votes in legislation, and makes official recommendations to the Prime Minister, however a 90% vote is needed to call and election. Nationwide votes may be held, and require a 75% vote against the Prime Minister to call an election.
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==Political Leaders==
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[[TJ Ross]] [DBL independance party] (currently holds power)
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Eddie Vandergrith [DBL conservative party]
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Von Brinden [Moderate Party of DBL]
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Ivan Rimi [Ilse Fandango heritage party]
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George Oppstein [Meanderlands seperatist party]
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Kipper Washman [Point Schmendrick seperatist party]
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Stan Kutts [Eastern Earl Nationalists]
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King Evan [DBL Monarchist party]
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Kronos [Power Group]
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William Kurtz [DBL Anarchist party]
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===People===
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Population (latest estimate): 80 million
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Ethnic Groups: Dancing Bananlandese, Eastern Earl ex-nationals, Eastern Earl reunificationsists. Don Hobemans, Cryodons, Rimmerites.
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Religions: Buddhism, Cyodonish, Hobemanish, Rimmer worship, Christianity, Agnosticism, Wicca, The holy church of George Lucas, Scientology, Capitalist Church of Aberdeen.
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Languages: English, Earlish, Cordovan
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===Geography===
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Brief Climate Description: Cool temperate region, with colder dryer winters inland. Wet winters on the coast.
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Avg. Summer Temperature: 20-30 Celcius (based on location, south=warmer, coast=warmer)
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Avg. Winter Temperature: -30 to 2 Celcius
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Brief Terrain Description: Variety of terrain, generally rolling forested tall hills. See map.
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Lowest Point: Meander City
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Highest Point: Mt. Flibble
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===Military [CONFIDENTIAL]===
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Lead by: General Krull
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(all are approximte estimates, and do not include reserve units)
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275,000 (5k SpecOps, 10k Airborne, 10k Marine, 250k Standard Infantry )
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10,000 BMP2 amphibious scouttanks (with enhanced armour) Here
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12,000 T-72MP tanks Here
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10,000 Armoured APCs
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40,000 Willies Jeeps
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21,000 Humvee Jeeps
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8,000 Halftracks
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30,000 Transport Trucks
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200 Mig-29 jets Here
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8 Tyrano stealth fighters
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3 X-1 Aurora Super-Jets (Prototypes)
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50 AH-64 Apache helicopters
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100 Hind-D helicopters
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150 UH-60 Blackhawk transport helicopters
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100 Heuy Transport Helicopters
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30 Titan Heavy Transport Helicopters
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[all naval units circa 1980s with modifications]
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35 destroyers
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15 battleships
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50 fast assault gunboats
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100 Transport/Cargo ships
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10 missle battleships
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20 submarines
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5 missle bombardment submarines (formerly nuclear launch subs)
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1 Aircraft Carrier
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====HISTORY====
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It's standard terrain is temperate rolling forrested hills, although it is mroe well knwon for its mountain terrain, which is popjular with tourists.  The nation has a small but well-trained army equipped with modified kalishnikovs, although plans to modernize are in the works.
 
  
National Holidays:<br>
 
(not including religous holidays)<br>
 
  
-Independance Day (Feb 14th)<br>
 
-Rememberance Day <br>
 
-Revolution Day (August 3rd)<br>
 
-Party Week (First Saturday of June)<br>
 
-Spring Break<br>
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:58, 23 September 2006

Dancing Bananland
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Flag of Dancing Bananland
Motto: Klatuu Barada Nicto (Fear Not the Reaper)
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Region Aberdeen
Capital Ross City
Official Language(s) English, Earlish, Cordovan
Leader Prime Minister TJ Ross

national animal=Dancing Banana

Population 85 million
Currency Glass Eye 
NS Sunset XML

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gerneral

The Democratic Republic of Dancing Bananland

Official language(s): English Other language(s): Cordovan, Earlish Capital City: Ross City National Population (latest estimate): 80 million Currency: Glass Eye Motto: Klatuu Barada Nikto (Fear not the Reaper) National Animal: Dancing Banana National Anthem: Don't Fear the Reaper, Blue Oyster Cult Colonies/Protectorates/Dependencies: Former colony of Eastern Earl.


Government

Head of State: TJ Ross Head of Government: TJ Ross

Description of Government Structure

The Prime Minister has much more power than normally befitting an elected official. Under him is the Foreign Affairs minister and the General of the army Under them are other minor ministries. Their is no cabinet so to speak. Ministers are assigned to duties in an informal manner. The parliment votes in legislation, and makes official recommendations to the Prime Minister, however a 90% vote is needed to call and election. Nationwide votes may be held, and require a 75% vote against the Prime Minister to call an election.

Political Leaders

TJ Ross [DBL independance party] (currently holds power) Eddie Vandergrith [DBL conservative party] Von Brinden [Moderate Party of DBL] Ivan Rimi [Ilse Fandango heritage party] George Oppstein [Meanderlands seperatist party] Kipper Washman [Point Schmendrick seperatist party] Stan Kutts [Eastern Earl Nationalists] King Evan [DBL Monarchist party] Kronos [Power Group] William Kurtz [DBL Anarchist party]


People

Population (latest estimate): 80 million Ethnic Groups: Dancing Bananlandese, Eastern Earl ex-nationals, Eastern Earl reunificationsists. Don Hobemans, Cryodons, Rimmerites. Religions: Buddhism, Cyodonish, Hobemanish, Rimmer worship, Christianity, Agnosticism, Wicca, The holy church of George Lucas, Scientology, Capitalist Church of Aberdeen. Languages: English, Earlish, Cordovan


Geography

Brief Climate Description: Cool temperate region, with colder dryer winters inland. Wet winters on the coast. Avg. Summer Temperature: 20-30 Celcius (based on location, south=warmer, coast=warmer) Avg. Winter Temperature: -30 to 2 Celcius

Brief Terrain Description: Variety of terrain, generally rolling forested tall hills. See map. Lowest Point: Meander City Highest Point: Mt. Flibble


Military [CONFIDENTIAL]

Lead by: General Krull


(all are approximte estimates, and do not include reserve units) 275,000 (5k SpecOps, 10k Airborne, 10k Marine, 250k Standard Infantry )

10,000 BMP2 amphibious scouttanks (with enhanced armour) Here 12,000 T-72MP tanks Here 10,000 Armoured APCs 40,000 Willies Jeeps 21,000 Humvee Jeeps 8,000 Halftracks 30,000 Transport Trucks

200 Mig-29 jets Here 8 Tyrano stealth fighters 3 X-1 Aurora Super-Jets (Prototypes) 50 AH-64 Apache helicopters 100 Hind-D helicopters 150 UH-60 Blackhawk transport helicopters 100 Heuy Transport Helicopters 30 Titan Heavy Transport Helicopters


[all naval units circa 1980s with modifications] 35 destroyers 15 battleships 50 fast assault gunboats 100 Transport/Cargo ships 10 missle battleships 20 submarines 5 missle bombardment submarines (formerly nuclear launch subs) 1 Aircraft Carrier

HISTORY

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