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Hell Bovines, a race of semi-humanoid, sapient bovinoids conform more than 99% of the national population and so, are effectively the largest ethnic group in the country.
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Hell Bovines, a race of semi-humanoid, sapient bovinoids comprise more than 99% of the national population and so, are effectively the largest ethnic group in the country.
 
The remaining percentage is mostly composed of human communities and groups, though there is an important presence of Biotopians and Catpeople.
 
The remaining percentage is mostly composed of human communities and groups, though there is an important presence of Biotopians and Catpeople.
 
The main religion remains the native "Cult of The Holy Cow" (67%), though in the recent years other Neopagan religions have been gaining popularity. There are some minor Christian communities, a legacy of the Galdagan rule, though they don't maintain very strong links with the Vatican.
 
The main religion remains the native "Cult of The Holy Cow" (67%), though in the recent years other Neopagan religions have been gaining popularity. There are some minor Christian communities, a legacy of the Galdagan rule, though they don't maintain very strong links with the Vatican.

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Hell Bovines
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Flag of Hell Bovines
Motto: "All animals are equal"
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Map of Hell Bovines]

Region Greenfields
Capital Moo Moo Farm city
Official Language(s) Spanish, Mootish
Leader Mooo IV, Duque of Hell Bovines
Population Around 3 billion (October 2004 estimated)
Currency Union Paw 
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At a Glance

The Ecotopian Grand Duchy of Hell Bovines is a large nation located on the western part of the Greenfields continent. The nation is mostly inhabited by Hell Bovines, a race of sapient, bovinoid, semi-humanoid creatures that resemble cows walking on their hinds. Hell Bovines is also a nation remarkable for its unusual laws (such as compulsory vegetarianism) and its unique government system, labeled Ecotopia, which combines direct democratic, socialist and environmentalist ideals. Though not a military or economic power, Hell Bovines has built a strong diplomatic reputation for itself, becoming one of the leading voices of Third World Unity and the promotion of Non-Human rights.

History

Hell Bovinian history is very old, starting with the migration of the primitive Hell Bovinian tribes from the South Pacific and their following decision to settle on the Greenfields continent. It is in this new land where Hell Bovines built a rich, sedentary culture, effectively abandoning nomadism and organizing themselves into city-states ruled by kings and monarchs. Things would change drastically, however, in the XVIII century, when soldiers and expeditionaries from Galdago would discover the coasts of what they called "Hell Bovines". Originally a despective term to the land's inhabitants, it would later become a symbol of pride among the sapient bovinoids. The Spanish-speaking Galdagans begun a massive campaign of colonization and subjugation of the local peoples, the hell bovines, effectively turning the territory into a colony.

Though the Galdagan rule brought technology and infrastructure to the country, most of the wealth remained in hands of the human colonisers and most Hell Bovines effectively saw themselves downgraded to the status of slaves or even cattle. In fact, hell bovinian was meat regarded as one of 'the finest and most expensive' meats of the world and its production was very profitable. The lumber industry also grew rapidly, becoming a major export of the colony to the pre-revolutionary Aperin.

But at the beginning of the XX Century, the long-lasting years of foreign domination resulted in a war later known as the Bovine Revolution, in which the native Hell Bovines, liberated by the "revolutionary hero" Mooo Blackhooves, effectively took control of the territory and expulsed the Galdagans from the land. Establishing a socialist and environmentalist grand duchy, Hell Bovines then became a founding member of the Non-Human Union and a rather important referent in the anti-capitalist world.

Geography

Hell Bovines has a very diverse terrain, comprising both fertile grasslands in the northwest (known as "pampas"), lush rainforests in its center and south and an arid mountainous landscape at its eastern border. The Lakamul Rainforests, in the south of the nation, are known as an important tourist destination. The main cities are Moo Moo Farm, the national capital, Blackhooves' Barn, widely regarded as the industrial centre of the country, and Tiahuanaco, on the south, an important city both geographically and historically.

People and Culture

Hell Bovines, a race of semi-humanoid, sapient bovinoids comprise more than 99% of the national population and so, are effectively the largest ethnic group in the country. The remaining percentage is mostly composed of human communities and groups, though there is an important presence of Biotopians and Catpeople. The main religion remains the native "Cult of The Holy Cow" (67%), though in the recent years other Neopagan religions have been gaining popularity. There are some minor Christian communities, a legacy of the Galdagan rule, though they don't maintain very strong links with the Vatican. The main spoken language is Spanish, but the traditional Mootish language is still widely spoken, especially in rural areas. Though not official, English is widely understood as well.

Government

Hell Bovines has a very characteristic and unique government form. The constitution defines the country as an "Ecotopia"; a strange mix between Marxism, environmentalism and direct democracy. Under this government form, a Duque is democratically elected for all his life, but he must call referendums asking if he should stay in power or not every 10 years. Also, the Duque can only take small decisions; All major decisions must be asked to the populace through referendums. Thus, the citizenry turns into the legislative power itself. Finally, under this government form, private property is illegal and the economy is entirely collectivized.

Economy

The socialist, non-private property allowing, economy has achieved self-sustainability without harming the environment or compromising workers' rights. All economic activities in hell bovines are non-polluting and eco-friendly. Hell Bovines often refer to this as 'having resigned a powerful economy to protect the environment'. The biggest industries are book publishing, agriculture and cigar-manufacturing.

International Relations

Since the Bovine Revolution, the country has pursued a policy based of the concepts of non-alignment, anti-imperialism, defense of the rights of Non-Humans and Third World unity. It is with this policy that Hell Bovines has gained many allies both in the (fair trade) capitalist and anticapitalist worlds. Hell Bovines has become a founding member of the Non-Human Union, alongside with Red Penguins, Clangerland and Biotopia and later, the interior minister of such organization. The country is also an enthusiastic participant of the Third World Solidarity Conferences, having played a large role at the conferences hosted in Larkinia and Tanah Burung, and a signatory of the International Fair Trade Agreement. Though not a member, Hell Bovines also maintains close relations with the Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies and its member nations and more recently has signed the declaration of the International Mediation Council, to strengthen international efforts to maintain global peace.

International Membership

Relevant Links

[http://www.cozumelandia.8k.com/index.html Hell Bovines Official Government Website]

[http://s2.invisionfree.com/The_Non_Human_Union/index.php? NHU Forums]

[http://invisionfree.com/forums/CACE/index.php?s=83aafd7b9ffea89200e3a4592f802132&c=5 IFTA Forums]