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Frogan is currently the home to four different species: the [[Frogshi]], the [[Yoshi]], the [[Koopa]], and the human. These species live in unity, and racial tension is rather low. The [[Frogshi]] currently dominates the Frogan population, but population is virutally equal for all four species.
 
Frogan is currently the home to four different species: the [[Frogshi]], the [[Yoshi]], the [[Koopa]], and the human. These species live in unity, and racial tension is rather low. The [[Frogshi]] currently dominates the Frogan population, but population is virutally equal for all four species.
  
The '''Frogshi''' are descendants of the [[Hypello]], a frog-like race whose origins trace back to [[Spira Island]]. The Hypellos' genetic profile was altered after the meteor impact in 0 A.I, and thus, the [[Frogshi]] race began. Frogshies have above-average life spans and jumping capabilities, making them perfect for sports such as basketball, soccer, and tennis.
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The '''Frogshi''' are descendants of the [[Hypello]], a frog-like race whose origins trace back to [[Spira Island]]. The Hypellos' genetic profile was altered after the meteor impact in 0 A.I, and thus, the [[Frogshi]] race began. Frogshies have above-average life spans and jumping capabilities, making them perfect for sports such as basketball, soccer, and tennis. 492,000 Frogshies were killed during the [[Prando Genocide]] in 1995 A.I.
  
The '''Yoshi''' are also descendants of the [[Hypello]], but they have a more dinosaur-like appearance. Their origin is [[Yoshi's Island]]. The [[Yoshi]] species were able to survive the meteor impact without much alteration to their genetic profile. Yoshies are athletic like their cousin, the [[Frogshi]].
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The '''Yoshi''' are also descendants of the [[Hypello]], but they have a more dinosaur-like appearance. Their origin is [[Yoshi's Island]]. Yoshies are athletic like their cousin, the [[Frogshi]]. 650,000 Yoshies were killed during the [[Prando Genocide]] in 1995 A.I.
  
 
The '''Koopa''' is a turtle-like species who originates in central Frogan. Koopas have detachable shells that are usually left at home to store valuables. Koopas have impeccable jumping abilities, and in history, Koopas had the ability to fly. This ability reached an end after the meteor incident.
 
The '''Koopa''' is a turtle-like species who originates in central Frogan. Koopas have detachable shells that are usually left at home to store valuables. Koopas have impeccable jumping abilities, and in history, Koopas had the ability to fly. This ability reached an end after the meteor incident.
  
'''Humans''' in Frogan originate from [[Spira Island]]. In history, the humans lived with the three other Frogan species in the cities of [[Zanarkand]] and [[Bevelle]]. However, war and the meteor shower brought an end to both civilizations. The species was relatively unchanged after the meteor impact.
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'''Humans''' in Frogan originate from [[Spira Island]]. In history, the humans lived with the three other Frogan species in the cities of [[Zanarkand]] and [[Bevelle]]. However, war and the meteor shower brought an end to both civilizations. The human species was relatively unchanged after the meteor impact.
  
 
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Frogan
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Flag of Frogan
Motto: United in the pursuit of excellence.
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Region Yvonne
Capital Province
Official Language(s) English, Frogan, Fronadan Frogan, Polonian Frogan
Leader Alec Howard Frogman VII
Population 103,000,000 (8/2006)
Currency Ekko (E$) (FNE) 
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Frogan, officially the Constitutional Monarchy of Frogan, is a country in the region of Yvonne. It comprises of Avalon Peninsula, Spira Island, and the Great Southern Bay. The nation has a global presence as a center of culture, economics, the upper-middle class, and high education.

The written history of Frogan begins in 5000 P.I. However, Frogan was originally a product of two mega-nations: Fronada and Polo. These two nations merged in hopes of recovering from the Great Continental Depression.

Frogan's large government is a unitary constituional monarchy with a king and a parliament (called the Royal Frogan Parliament). Parliament members are appointed by the king and approved by the public. The nation's current leader, King Alec Frogman VII smoothly runs Frogan with Prime Minister Kevin Conway Hwang.

Geography

Frogan's diverse environment can be described as barren, but it is barren in a beautiful way. Soft, rolling hills cover the outer rim of Frogan while a majestic mountain range, known as the Whitepeak Mountains cut through the center of the Avalon Peninsula. Colorful flora and streams decorate Frogan's stunning landscape. A small desert, the Kalimari Desert, is located southwest of the Whitepeak Mountains.

Frogan's climate is generally mediterranean. Light showers and occassional thunderstorms occur once every two weeks in the outer rim. Summer hurricanes transpire in tropical Frogan, primarily in the Isle Delfino area. In summer 2002, central Frogan experienced a moderate drought incident which came to an end after a strong, two-week shower.

Category Data (8/2006)
Area Total: 8,577,580 square kilometers, Land: 8,340,640 square kilometers, Water: 237,120 square kilometers
Land Boundaries 15,876 kilometers
Coastline 29,391 kilometers
Climate Temperate in the north (including Whitepeak Mountains). Tropical in the south (including Isle Delfino). Mediterranean throughout central Frogan (including Yoshi's Island). Desert in the slight northwest.
Terrain Mountains in north and central regions. Fertile rolling valleys and hills throughout south, east, and the west. Small desert slightly northwest of southern shore and southwest of mountains.
Elevation Extremitys Lowest Point: Besaid Island, -2.4 meters. Highest Point: Whitepeak Mountain, 1,328 meters.
Natural Resources Copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, uranium, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas.
Land Use Arable Land: 59.8%, Permanent Crops: 0.4%, Other: 39.8%.
Irrigated Land 23,470 square kilometers
Natural Hazards Hurricanes and tsunamis. Two active volcanoes in Whitepeak Mountains. 250 yearly seismic occurrences in the mountains.
Current Environmental Issues Depletion of fish in the tropics. Air pollution considerably low, but heavy in industrial Kevtropolis. Air and water pollution from New Kimay in the north occasionally affect northeast environment. Minimal radioactive remains in the desert.

People

Frogan is currently the home to four different species: the Frogshi, the Yoshi, the Koopa, and the human. These species live in unity, and racial tension is rather low. The Frogshi currently dominates the Frogan population, but population is virutally equal for all four species.

The Frogshi are descendants of the Hypello, a frog-like race whose origins trace back to Spira Island. The Hypellos' genetic profile was altered after the meteor impact in 0 A.I, and thus, the Frogshi race began. Frogshies have above-average life spans and jumping capabilities, making them perfect for sports such as basketball, soccer, and tennis. 492,000 Frogshies were killed during the Prando Genocide in 1995 A.I.

The Yoshi are also descendants of the Hypello, but they have a more dinosaur-like appearance. Their origin is Yoshi's Island. Yoshies are athletic like their cousin, the Frogshi. 650,000 Yoshies were killed during the Prando Genocide in 1995 A.I.

The Koopa is a turtle-like species who originates in central Frogan. Koopas have detachable shells that are usually left at home to store valuables. Koopas have impeccable jumping abilities, and in history, Koopas had the ability to fly. This ability reached an end after the meteor incident.

Humans in Frogan originate from Spira Island. In history, the humans lived with the three other Frogan species in the cities of Zanarkand and Bevelle. However, war and the meteor shower brought an end to both civilizations. The human species was relatively unchanged after the meteor impact.

Category Data (8/2006)
Population 103,000,000
Nationality Noun: Frogan (singular and plural), Adjective: Frogan
Ethnic Groups Frogan: 92.5%, Other: 7.5%
Religions Fonda: 74.5%, Other: 25.5%
Languages English, Frogan, Fronadan Frogan, Polonian Frogan
Age Structure 0 to 16 years: 15.3%, 17 to 65 years: 65.8%, 66+ years: 18.9%
Literacy Definition: Age 13 or over can read and write. Total Population: 99.8%
Median Age 40.8 years
Population Growth Rate 1.89%
Birth Rate 9.87 births/1000 people
Death Rate 5.22 deaths/1000 people
Net Migration Rate 3.2 migrants/1000 people
Infant Mortality Rate 0.98 deaths/1000 live births
Life Expectancy at Birth 102.5 years
Total Fertility Rate 2.1 children born/woman

Economy

Category Data (8/2006)
GDP (Purchasing Power Parity) US$7,750,000,000,000
GDP (Official Exchange Rate) US$8,100,000,000,000
GDP (Real Growth Rate) 3.75%
GDP (Per capita) US$148,000
Median Household Income (Family) US$300,000
Labor Force (16 and Older) 85,500,000
Labor Force (by Occupation) Services: 63.1%, Industry: 33.9%, Agriculture: 3.0%
Unemployment Rate (16 and Older) 1.7%
Population Below Poverty Line N/A%
Imports $495,000,000,000 F.O.B
Import Partners Australia, France, Japan, Kimay, Mountainview, Nimsland, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
Exports $625,500,000,000 F.O.B
Export Partners Australia, France, Japan, Kimay, Mountainview, Nimsland, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
Industrial Production Growth Rate 4.3%
Federal Budget (Revenues) US$2,375,000,000,000
Federal Budget (Expenditures) US$2,250,000,000,000
Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold US$975,775,000,000
Public Debt (of GDP) 22.5%
Industries Aerospace, consumer goods, electronics, energy, food processing, motor vehicles, pharmacheuticals, publishing, and telecommunications.
Agricultural Products Corn, dairy products, forest products, fruits, grains, rice, vegetables, wheat.
Currency Code Ekko (FNE)
Exchange Rates Ekko per USD: -3.27

Communications

Frogan has an expansive communications network, with cellular phones and blackberries becoming a necessity to the individual. However, commuters on roadways are not allowed to operate a cellular phone while driving unless their phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology. All major Frogan cities have free wi-fi connections, which allows internet users to access the internet from any location in urban areas. Hacking and spamming are slowly becoming less of a problem, thanks to the Information Protection Act enacted by the government in 2002.

Category Data (8/2006)
Telephones in Use 198,000,000
Telephones (Cellular) 152,800,000
Radio Broadcast Stations AM: 298 (+ 134 repeaters), FM: 788 (+ 232 repeaters), Shortwave: 23
Television Broadcast Stations 402 (+ 7,298 repeaters)
Internet Country Code .fn
Internet Hosts 58,765,320
Internet Users 98,789,560

Transportation

Frogan has an exceptionally high-tech transportation system. A government project in 1999 brought trillions of dollars worth of upgrades to Frogan's transportation system. Digital road signs, glass tunnels, longer-lasting pavement, and stunning landscape designs enhance Frogan's roadway system. The government is currently extending its transportation project into Frogan's railway and waterway system.

Frogan's road network is categorized into seven different levels: 1-way street, 2-lane community road, 2-lane road, 4-lane avenue, 4-lane limited-access avenue, 6-lane limited-access highway, and 8-lane limited-access expressway. Different speed limits and regulations apply for each level of roadway.

Traffic is a major problem in Frogan, especially in urban areas such as Frogo and Kevtropolis. 75% of Frogo's expressways have "elevated add-ons," an elevated expressway built on top of another expressway to ease traffic. The plan failed, and traffic has intensified on expressways. In 2003, Kevtropolis' mayor approved an advertisement program that encourages the use of public transportation, specifically the city's new high-tech monorail system. The plan backfired, and now railway traffic has worsened in Kevtropolis.

Frogan currently has 15 world-famous automotive manufacturers. 9 of the 15 manufacturers currently hold 78% of the Frogan automobile market. Imports are gradually becoming more popular, with brand-names such as Honda, Acura, and Lexus becoming a familiarity in the Frogan automotive world.

Street racing was legalized in 2000, but accident rates have been remarkably low. Crimes related to street racing have increased, however.

Category Data (8/2006)
Airports 3,887 (all paved)
Heliports 124
Pipelines Gas: 197,680 kilometers, Oil: 34,568 kilometers, Other: 448,765 kilometers
Railways 99,780 kilometers (56,842 electrified)
Roadways Total: 4,580,625 kilometers, Paved: 4,472,330 kilometers, Unpaved: 108,293 kilometers, Expressways: 32,258 kilometers
Waterways 5,770 kilometers

List of Major Cities in Frogan

City Name State Population (8/2006)
Frogo Fronada 15,750,000
Kevtropolis Polo 13,250,000
Gran Koolah Atlantis Shores 8,500,000
Whitepeak Whitepeak Mountains 5,000,000
Province Federal Territory 750,000