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===General=== | ===General=== | ||
| − | The Democratic Republic of Dancing Bananland | + | The Democratic Republic of Dancing Bananland <br> |
| + | NOTE: Dancing Bananaland is spelled with an a, except for official documents, due to a typo during the nation's registry. | ||
| − | Official language(s): English | + | Official language(s): English <br> |
| − | Other language(s): Cordovan, Earlish | + | Other language(s): Cordovan, Earlish <br> |
| − | Capital City: Ross City | + | Capital City: Ross City <br> |
| − | National Population (latest estimate): 80 million | + | National Population (latest estimate): 80 million <br> |
| − | Currency: Glass Eye | + | Currency: Glass Eye <br> |
| − | Motto: Klatuu Barada Nikto (Fear not the Reaper) | + | Motto: Klatuu Barada Nikto (Fear not the Reaper) <br> |
| − | National Animal: Dancing Banana | + | National Animal: Dancing Banana <br> |
| − | National Anthem: Don't Fear the Reaper, Blue Oyster Cult | + | National Anthem: Don't Fear the Reaper, Blue Oyster Cult (until a real anthem is written) <br> |
| − | Colonies/Protectorates/Dependencies: | + | Colonies/Protectorates/Dependencies: DBL is a former colony of Eastern Earl. <br> |
===Government=== | ===Government=== | ||
| − | Head of State: TJ Ross | + | Head of State: TJ Ross <br> |
| − | Head of Government: TJ Ross | + | Head of Government: TJ Ross <br> |
====Description of Government Structure==== | ====Description of Government Structure==== | ||
| − | The Prime Minister has much more power than normally befitting an elected official. | + | The Prime Minister has much more power than normally befitting an elected official, and serves a 4 year term. <br> |
| − | Under him is the Foreign Affairs minister and the General of the army | + | Under him is the Foreign Affairs minister and the General of the army <br> |
| − | Under them are other minor ministries. | + | Under them are other minor ministries. <br> |
| − | Their is no cabinet so to speak. Ministers are assigned to duties in an informal manner. | + | Their is no cabinet so to speak. Ministers are assigned to duties in an informal manner. <br> |
| − | 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. | + | 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. <br> |
====Political Leaders==== | ====Political Leaders==== | ||
| − | [[TJ Ross]] [DBL independance party] (currently holds power) | + | *[[TJ Ross]] [DBL independance party] (currently holds power) |
| − | Eddie Vandergrith [DBL conservative party] | + | *Eddie Vandergrith [DBL conservative party] |
| − | Von Brinden [Moderate Party of DBL] | + | *Von Brinden [Moderate Party of DBL] |
| − | Ivan Rimi [Ilse Fandango heritage party] | + | *Ivan Rimi [Ilse Fandango heritage party] |
| − | George Oppstein [Meanderlands seperatist party] | + | *George Oppstein [Meanderlands seperatist party] |
| − | Kipper Washman [Point Schmendrick seperatist party] | + | *Kipper Washman [Point Schmendrick seperatist party] |
| − | Stan Kutts [Eastern Earl Nationalists] | + | *Stan Kutts [Eastern Earl Nationalists] |
| − | King Evan [DBL Monarchist party] | + | *King Evan [DBL Monarchist party] |
| − | Kronos [Power Group] | + | *[[Kronos]] [Power Group] |
| − | William Kurtz [DBL Anarchist party] | + | *William Kurtz [DBL Anarchist party] |
===People=== | ===People=== | ||
| − | Population (latest estimate): | + | Population (latest estimate): 85 million <br> |
| − | Ethnic Groups: Dancing Bananlandese, Eastern Earl ex-nationals, | + | Ethnic Groups: Dancing Bananlandese, Eastern Earl ex-nationals, Cordovans, Illemedians.<br> |
| − | Religions: Buddhism, Cyodonish, Hobemanish, Rimmer worship, Christianity, Agnosticism, Wicca, The holy church of George Lucas, Scientology, Capitalist Church of Aberdeen. | + | Religions: Buddhism, Cyodonish, Hobemanish, Rimmer worship, Christianity, Agnosticism, Wicca, The holy church of George Lucas, Scientology, Capitalist Church of Aberdeen.<br> |
| − | Languages: English, Earlish, Cordovan | + | Languages: English, Earlish, Cordovan, Gibberish |
===Geography=== | ===Geography=== | ||
| − | Brief Climate Description: Cool temperate region, with colder dryer winters inland. Wet winters on the coast. | + | Brief Climate Description: Cool temperate region, with colder dryer winters inland. Wet winters on the coast. <br> |
| − | Avg. Summer Temperature: 20-30 Celcius (based on location, south=warmer, coast=warmer) | + | Avg. Summer Temperature: 20-30 Celcius (based on location, south=warmer, coast=warmer) <br> |
| − | Avg. Winter Temperature: -30 to 2 Celcius | + | Avg. Winter Temperature: -30 to 2 Celcius <br> |
| − | Brief Terrain Description: Variety of terrain, generally rolling forested tall hills. See map. | + | Brief Terrain Description: Variety of terrain, generally rolling forested tall hills. See map. <br> |
| − | Lowest Point: Meander City | + | Lowest Point: Meander City <br> |
| − | Highest Point: Mt. Flibble | + | Highest Point: Mt. Flibble <br> |
===Military [CONFIDENTIAL]=== | ===Military [CONFIDENTIAL]=== | ||
| − | Lead by: General Krull | + | Lead by: [[General Krull]] |
(all are approximte estimates, and do not include reserve units) | (all are approximte estimates, and do not include reserve units) | ||
| − | |||
| − | 10,000 BMP2 amphibious scouttanks (with enhanced armour) Here | + | *275,000 Total armed men and women. |
| − | 12,000 T-72MP tanks Here | + | **2k SpecOps |
| − | 10,000 Armoured APCs | + | **5k Airborne |
| − | 40,000 Willies Jeeps | + | **5k Marine |
| − | 21,000 Humvee Jeeps | + | **263k Standard Infantry |
| − | 8,000 Halftracks | + | --- |
| − | 30,000 Transport Trucks | + | *10,000 BMP2 amphibious scouttanks (with enhanced armour) Here |
| − | + | *12,000 T-72MP tanks Here | |
| − | 200 Mig-29 jets Here | + | *10,000 Armoured APCs |
| − | 8 Tyrano stealth fighters | + | *40,000 Willies Jeeps |
| − | 3 X-1 Aurora Super-Jets (Prototypes) | + | *21,000 Humvee Jeeps |
| − | 50 AH-64 Apache helicopters | + | *8,000 Halftracks |
| − | 100 Hind-D helicopters | + | *30,000 Transport Trucks |
| − | 150 UH-60 Blackhawk transport helicopters | + | ---- |
| − | 100 Heuy Transport Helicopters | + | *200 Mig-29 jets Here |
| − | 30 Titan Heavy Transport Helicopters | + | *8 Tyrano stealth fighters |
| − | + | *3 X-1 Aurora Super-Jets (Prototypes) | |
| − | + | *50 AH-64 Apache helicopters | |
| − | [all naval units circa 1980s with modifications] | + | *100 Hind-D helicopters |
| − | 35 destroyers | + | *150 UH-60 Blackhawk transport helicopters |
| − | 15 battleships | + | *100 Heuy Transport Helicopters |
| − | 50 fast assault gunboats | + | *30 Titan Heavy Transport Helicopters |
| − | 100 Transport/Cargo ships | + | ---- |
| − | 10 missle battleships | + | *[all naval units circa 1980s with modifications] |
| − | 20 submarines | + | *35 destroyers |
| − | 5 missle bombardment submarines (formerly nuclear launch subs) | + | *15 battleships |
| − | 1 Aircraft Carrier | + | *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== | ==HISTORY== | ||
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==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
| − | [[Funky G]] | + | [[Funky G]] <br> |
[[TJ Ross]] | [[TJ Ross]] | ||
Revision as of 11:55, 26 September 2006
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| Flag of Dancing Bananland | |
| Motto: Klatuu Barada Nicto (Fear Not the Reaper) | |
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| Region | Aberdeen |
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| Capital | Ross City |
| Official Language(s) | English, Earlish, Cordovan |
| Leader | Prime Minister TJ Ross |
| Population | 85 million |
| Currency | Glass Eye |
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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
General
The Democratic Republic of Dancing Bananland
NOTE: Dancing Bananaland is spelled with an a, except for official documents, due to a typo during the nation's registry.
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 (until a real anthem is written)
Colonies/Protectorates/Dependencies: DBL is a 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, and serves a 4 year term.
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): 85 million
Ethnic Groups: Dancing Bananlandese, Eastern Earl ex-nationals, Cordovans, Illemedians.
Religions: Buddhism, Cyodonish, Hobemanish, Rimmer worship, Christianity, Agnosticism, Wicca, The holy church of George Lucas, Scientology, Capitalist Church of Aberdeen.
Languages: English, Earlish, Cordovan, Gibberish
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 Total armed men and women.
- 2k SpecOps
- 5k Airborne
- 5k Marine
- 263k 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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