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| − | flag= | | + | flag= http://delriso.boenck.com/nsWiki/delRisoFlag.gif| |
| − | region=[[ | + | region=[[Wysteria]] | |
motto= Pro Mundi Beneficio| | motto= Pro Mundi Beneficio| | ||
map= n/a | | map= n/a | | ||
language= English, French, Dutch, Italian| | language= English, French, Dutch, Italian| | ||
capital= undetermined| | capital= undetermined| | ||
| − | population= | + | population= 963 million (Census: 20.Feb.2007)| |
currency= gp pellet| | currency= gp pellet| | ||
leader= Prime Minister Boenck | leader= Prime Minister Boenck | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The Dominion of Del Riso is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Shih Tzu population. Del Riso is a member of the United Nations. | + | The '''Dominion of Del Riso''' is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Shih Tzu population. Del Riso is a member of the United Nations. |
==General Overview== | ==General Overview== | ||
| − | Its compassionate, intelligent population | + | Its compassionate, intelligent population enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct. They are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt. |
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==Economics== | ==Economics== | ||
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===Taxes=== | ===Taxes=== | ||
| − | The average income tax rate is | + | The average income tax rate is 75%, but much higher for the wealthy. |
===Private Sector=== | ===Private Sector=== | ||
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==Interesting Facts== | ==Interesting Facts== | ||
| − | Public footpaths are being slowly eroded by the burgeoning number of ramblers | + | ===Legal Matters=== |
| + | *An underground movement of cigarette smokers has sprung up in response to a government ban | ||
| + | *The government pours millions of GP Pellets into rehabilitation programs annually | ||
| + | *Guns are banned | ||
| + | *Sex offenders find themselves 'cut off' from any ability to repeat their crimes | ||
| + | *Torture is illegal | ||
| + | *The government is notorious for leaving citizens with almost nothing from their inheritance | ||
| + | *Parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads | ||
| + | *Drunk drivers are sentenced to death | ||
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| + | ===Sports and Competitions=== | ||
| + | *Major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day | ||
| + | *The Del Riso Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually | ||
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| + | ===Transportation=== | ||
| + | *All streets are privately owned toll roads | ||
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| + | ===Health=== | ||
| + | *Female newsreaders distract the nation by breastfeeding during broadcast | ||
| + | *Abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances | ||
| + | *Jails have become colloquially known as 'vampire houses' as inmates are forced to donate blood | ||
| + | *Medicinal drugs are sold and distributed by the government | ||
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| + | ===Education=== | ||
| + | *Children are raised bilingual from an early age | ||
| + | *Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages | ||
| + | *Artists are pillars of society | ||
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| + | ===Other=== | ||
| + | *Public footpaths are being slowly eroded by the burgeoning number of ramblers | ||
| + | *Programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours | ||
| + | *The people of Del Riso are renowned for their nihilistic attitudes | ||
| + | *A government program is underway to revitalize Del Riso's beaches | ||
| + | *Political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations | ||
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| + | ==Sport== | ||
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| + | *[[Del Riso Automotive Racing Series|Auto Racing]] | ||
| + | *[[Del Riso Major Leagues|Baseball]] | ||
| + | *[[Del Riso Basketball Association|Basketball]] | ||
| + | *[[Del Riso Cricket League|Cricket]] | ||
| + | *[[Football Authority of Del Riso|Football]] | ||
| + | *[[Del Risian Professional Hockey League|Hockey]] | ||
| + | *[[Del Risian Olympic Council|Olympics]] | ||
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| + | ==Government== | ||
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| + | Read more on [[Del Riso Government]]'s page. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:08, 31 July 2007
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| Flag of Del Riso | |
| Motto: Pro Mundi Beneficio | |
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| Region | Wysteria |
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| Capital | undetermined |
| Official Language(s) | English, French, Dutch, Italian |
| Leader | Prime Minister Boenck |
| Population | 963 million (Census: 20.Feb.2007) |
| Currency | gp pellet |
| NS Sunset XML | |
The Dominion of Del Riso is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Shih Tzu population. Del Riso is a member of the United Nations.
Contents
General Overview
Its compassionate, intelligent population enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct. They are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
Economics
Public Spending
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although the Environment and Law & Order are on the agenda.
Taxes
The average income tax rate is 75%, but much higher for the wealthy.
Private Sector
A robust private sector is dominated by Information Technology.
National Animal
Del Riso's national animal is the Shih Tzu, which frolic freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Interesting Facts
Legal Matters
- An underground movement of cigarette smokers has sprung up in response to a government ban
- The government pours millions of GP Pellets into rehabilitation programs annually
- Guns are banned
- Sex offenders find themselves 'cut off' from any ability to repeat their crimes
- Torture is illegal
- The government is notorious for leaving citizens with almost nothing from their inheritance
- Parents live in fear of governmental 'child protection' squads
- Drunk drivers are sentenced to death
Sports and Competitions
- Major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day
- The Del Riso Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually
Transportation
- All streets are privately owned toll roads
Health
- Female newsreaders distract the nation by breastfeeding during broadcast
- Abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances
- Jails have become colloquially known as 'vampire houses' as inmates are forced to donate blood
- Medicinal drugs are sold and distributed by the government
Education
- Children are raised bilingual from an early age
- Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages
- Artists are pillars of society
Other
- Public footpaths are being slowly eroded by the burgeoning number of ramblers
- Programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours
- The people of Del Riso are renowned for their nihilistic attitudes
- A government program is underway to revitalize Del Riso's beaches
- Political parties are banned from advertising and receiving private donations
Sport
Government
Read more on Del Riso Government's page.
