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| + | Desite the oasis-like look, the average temperatures in Edvardus range from higher than 48 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) in July and August to below freezing in January. The summer months are marked by two kinds of wind phenomena: a dry, dusty wind with occasional gusts to eighty kilometers an hour from the south and southeast, occurs from April to early June and again from late September through November; a steady wind from the north and northwest, prevails from mid-June to mid-September. Very dry air which accompanies the latter permits intensive sun heating of the land surface but also provides some cooling effect. Dust storms accompany these winds and may rise to height of several thousand meters, causing hazardous flying conditions and closing airports for brief periods of time. | ||
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| + | Extremes of temperatures and humidity, coupled with the scarcity of water, will effect both humans and equipment. During the dry season, clouds of dust caused by vehicle movement will increase detection capabilities in desert regions. Flash flooding in dry riverbeds that contains water only during times of heavy rain and across roads will hinder trafficability and resupply efforts during the rainy season. Clear, cloudless skies make air superiority a prerequisite to successful offensive operations throughout Edvardus. Air operations may be reduced during windy season. | ||
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Edvardus's national animal is the chicken, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests. | Edvardus's national animal is the chicken, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests. | ||
Revision as of 01:24, 4 May 2006
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| Flag of Edvardus | |
| Motto: Ad maiorem dei gloriam | |
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| Region | Middle Earthen Tards |
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| Capital | |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Paul VII |
| Population | 8 million |
| Currency | Dollar |
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The Holy Empire of Edvardus, or Edvardus, is a small, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons.
History
The area presently known as the Middle Earthen Tards has developed several nations in the past six years. One of which is the Holy Empire of Edvardus, which arose 4 years ago. It used to be a democratic socialist state. However, two years ago in response to the threat of war from a neighboring nation, Emperor Paul VII invoked reserve powers and caused the UN to classify Edvardus as a corrupt dictatorship.
Politics
Edvardus is a semi-presidential republic headed by the Emperor. The head of government is the popularly-elected Prime Minister, who is the head of foreign affairs. The appointed President is the head of the legislative branch and domestic affairs. The legislative body is unicameral. The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- juggles the competing demands of social welfare, religion & spirituality, and healthcare. The nation provides its citizens with some civil rights, a developing economy, and excellent political freedoms. Recently, the legislature approved a large-scale revitalization of the education system, made it illegal to make racist remarks in public, and frowned upon nudity in public. The Emperor has claimed reserve power, outlawing elections, in this time of growing interaction with the international community.
Political Divisions
At 4144 sq.km, Edvardus is made up of 5 provinces, 10 counties, and 210 towns.
Geography
Desite the oasis-like look, the average temperatures in Edvardus range from higher than 48 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) in July and August to below freezing in January. The summer months are marked by two kinds of wind phenomena: a dry, dusty wind with occasional gusts to eighty kilometers an hour from the south and southeast, occurs from April to early June and again from late September through November; a steady wind from the north and northwest, prevails from mid-June to mid-September. Very dry air which accompanies the latter permits intensive sun heating of the land surface but also provides some cooling effect. Dust storms accompany these winds and may rise to height of several thousand meters, causing hazardous flying conditions and closing airports for brief periods of time.
Extremes of temperatures and humidity, coupled with the scarcity of water, will effect both humans and equipment. During the dry season, clouds of dust caused by vehicle movement will increase detection capabilities in desert regions. Flash flooding in dry riverbeds that contains water only during times of heavy rain and across roads will hinder trafficability and resupply efforts during the rainy season. Clear, cloudless skies make air superiority a prerequisite to successful offensive operations throughout Edvardus. Air operations may be reduced during windy season.
Edvardus receives most of its precipitation accompanied by thunderstorms in the winter and early spring. The average annual rainfall for this area is only about 10 to 17 cm. Half of the days in winter are cloudy, and in the summer the weather is clear most of the time.
Edvardus's national animal is the chicken, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.
Economy
Edvardus uses a mixed economy system with the average income tax rate is 43%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Retail industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Pizza Delivery. Its currency is the dollar.
Citizens are free to: possess means of production, travel, buy, sell, hire, fire, organize, communicate, and protest peacefully. With tax-funded, subsidized, or state-owned services and infrastructures, citizens may access: legal assistance, information services, transportation, education services, health services, personal and property protection at home and abroad, subsidies to agriculture and other businesses, government monopolies and government-granted monopolies, and state-owned industries, such as telephone service and electricity. The state provides some autonomy over personal finances but includes involuntary spending and investments such as transfer payments and other cash benefits such as: welfare for the poor, social security for the aged and infirm, government subsidies to business, and mandatory insurance. The state also imposes: environmental regulations, labor regulations, consumer regulations, antitrust laws, intellectual property laws, incorporation laws, protectionism, and import and export controls. The state may also impose taxes and fees written or enforced with manipulation of the economy in mind.
Demographics
White: 1.90 million (23.7%), Black: 1.06 million (13.2%), Asian: 0.96 million (12.0%), Indigenous: 4.02 million (50.3%), Pacific Islander: 0.06 million (0.8%) Total: 8 million
Culture
Its compassionate, cynical population of 8 million is ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet. Crime is totally unknown. Edvardus is ranked 1st in the region and 68,807th in the world for Safest Nations. Edvardus is ranked 7th in the region and 79,976th in the world for Nudist. Edvardus is ranked 7th in the region and 68,081st in the world for Largest Gambling Industry.
