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==Civil Rights== | ==Civil Rights== | ||
| − | Every law-abiding citizen is considered equal in Ericrea. Hate crimes are severely punished, and therefore very uncommon. Every citizen has the right to vote in the aforementioned elections, own property and a home, | + | Every law-abiding citizen is considered equal in Ericrea. Hate crimes are severely punished, and therefore very uncommon. Every citizen has the right to vote in the aforementioned elections, own property and a home, live in peace, speak freely, and practice any religion they wish. (The Ericrean government tries to downplay religion in any way it can short of putting actual restrictions on it.) |
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| + | Ericrean citizens are also given the right to purchase and own almost anything they would like (to be further explained in the Economy section). Since Ericrean citizens have so many freedoms given to them by their constitution, the Ericrean government feels that they have little to complain about and so their otherwise all-inclusive freedom of speech is restricted in that public gatherings with the intent of protesting the government as well as private parties are outlawed. Any complaints are expected to be brought forward by more professional and orderly means. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
| − | One of the only extremes present in the Ericrean way of life is that the economy is almost purely capitalistic. Ericrean citizens have access to any product within reason (military-grade weapons, human body parts, and other extreme examples are still outlawed, however). But while Ericreans may have access to firearms and drugs, the involvement of items such as these in a crime is considered intolerable (to be further explained in the Justice section). Every Ericrean citizen knows that they are expected to act with a certain amount of responsiblity in exchange for their right to buy almost anything they want, and each one knows that they will receive no pity from the goverment if this trust is breached. | + | One of the only extremes present in the Ericrean way of life is that the economy is almost purely capitalistic. Based upon the idea that if dangerous things aren't taboo, there will be no incentive to use them, Ericrean citizens have access to any product within reason (military-grade weapons, human body parts, and other extreme examples are still outlawed, however). But while Ericreans may have access to firearms and drugs, the involvement of items such as these in a crime is considered intolerable (to be further explained in the Justice section). Every Ericrean citizen knows that they are expected to act with a certain amount of responsiblity in exchange for their right to buy almost anything they want, and each one knows that they will receive no pity from the goverment if this trust is breached. |
Because of the focus on capitalism, the Ericrean economy is very strong. The nation's coast allows it ample opportunity for foreign trade, and one of the greatest past-times of tourists in Ericrea is making purchases without the restrictions they may experience in their own country. Many of these tourists somehow fail to realize, however, that what they buy still won't be welcomed into their homeland, and a good deal of Ericrean products end up confiscated by foreign governments. | Because of the focus on capitalism, the Ericrean economy is very strong. The nation's coast allows it ample opportunity for foreign trade, and one of the greatest past-times of tourists in Ericrea is making purchases without the restrictions they may experience in their own country. Many of these tourists somehow fail to realize, however, that what they buy still won't be welcomed into their homeland, and a good deal of Ericrean products end up confiscated by foreign governments. | ||
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| + | ==Justice== | ||
| + | The Ericrean justice system is one based largely on the concept of, "you get what you give." The death sentence is a common punishment for murderers and rapists, but thankfully does not have to be used often thanks to its deterent nature. Extreme isolation is also excercised as an alternative to the death sentence, often on the request of the victim or the victim's family. | ||
==Foreign Policy== | ==Foreign Policy== | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 24 July 2005
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| Flag of Ericrea | |
| Motto: "Veritas Vos Liberatis" | |
| None Available | |
| Region | Averencia |
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| Capital | Dionopolis |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | President Dion |
| Population | Low Millions |
| Currency | Ericrean Dollar |
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Contents
Introduction
The small, coastal nation of Ericrea is a relatively peaceful place. It was founded upon the ideals of its first and current leader, who is also the country's namesake. The Ericrean people value isolationism, security, capitalism, learning, and the environment. Ericrea is an accepting nation that people from almost all walks of life can enjoy as a calm and comfortable place to spend their days.
Geography
Ericrea is situated in a serene corner of the world that perfectly suits the Ericrean way of life. The northern border is an ocean that provides not only a beautiful shoreline (and therefore tourism) but also access to international trade. On the southern edge of the country is a mountain range, which also curves northward on either side of the nation to create parts of Ericrea's eastern and western borders. The eastern border is completed by a river running from the mountains down through a semi-tropical rainforest that extends a good distance into the country. Ericrea's interior is characterized by rolling hills near the mountains that fade into plains as one moves north. It is in these plains that Ericrea's capital, Dionopolis, is located. Dionopolis is situated on the only major river that is entirely in the nation. Just south of the city is a large lake frequented by Ericrean citizens and tourists alike.
System of Government
The Ericrean government is not easily defined, but could be compared to a constitutional monarchy, although the leader is not truly a monarch and in fact has more actual power than one typically found in today's governments of that sort. There has only been one Ericrean leader, and he is referred to as "president," mainly due to the lack of a better term.
The Ericrean people are allowed to vote on issues and leaders, though these are almost always restricted to local affairs. Every so often, Ericreans are allowed to vote on issues of national importance, including the election of top officials, though the president retains the power to dismiss the results of these votes and do as he pleases. The Ericrean Constitution, created by the nation's founder and experts in the fields of government, law, and economy, lays out strict laws and codes of conduct to be adhered to by the Ericrean people.
The Constitution does not, however, specify the term length for Ericrea's leaders. The current president is expected to remain in office until either his death or the point where he considers himself incapable, but it is not known whether the next leader will be appointed or elected.
Civil Rights
Every law-abiding citizen is considered equal in Ericrea. Hate crimes are severely punished, and therefore very uncommon. Every citizen has the right to vote in the aforementioned elections, own property and a home, live in peace, speak freely, and practice any religion they wish. (The Ericrean government tries to downplay religion in any way it can short of putting actual restrictions on it.)
Ericrean citizens are also given the right to purchase and own almost anything they would like (to be further explained in the Economy section). Since Ericrean citizens have so many freedoms given to them by their constitution, the Ericrean government feels that they have little to complain about and so their otherwise all-inclusive freedom of speech is restricted in that public gatherings with the intent of protesting the government as well as private parties are outlawed. Any complaints are expected to be brought forward by more professional and orderly means.
Economy
One of the only extremes present in the Ericrean way of life is that the economy is almost purely capitalistic. Based upon the idea that if dangerous things aren't taboo, there will be no incentive to use them, Ericrean citizens have access to any product within reason (military-grade weapons, human body parts, and other extreme examples are still outlawed, however). But while Ericreans may have access to firearms and drugs, the involvement of items such as these in a crime is considered intolerable (to be further explained in the Justice section). Every Ericrean citizen knows that they are expected to act with a certain amount of responsiblity in exchange for their right to buy almost anything they want, and each one knows that they will receive no pity from the goverment if this trust is breached.
Because of the focus on capitalism, the Ericrean economy is very strong. The nation's coast allows it ample opportunity for foreign trade, and one of the greatest past-times of tourists in Ericrea is making purchases without the restrictions they may experience in their own country. Many of these tourists somehow fail to realize, however, that what they buy still won't be welcomed into their homeland, and a good deal of Ericrean products end up confiscated by foreign governments.
Justice
The Ericrean justice system is one based largely on the concept of, "you get what you give." The death sentence is a common punishment for murderers and rapists, but thankfully does not have to be used often thanks to its deterent nature. Extreme isolation is also excercised as an alternative to the death sentence, often on the request of the victim or the victim's family.
