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{{Infobox_Nation | | {{Infobox_Nation | | ||
| − | flag= | + | flag=http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/seychelles--52.jpg | |
region=[[Atlantian Oceania]] | | region=[[Atlantian Oceania]] | | ||
| − | motto= | + | motto="Elections. Why bother?" | |
map=[http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/bettia/hypocria.gif Map of Hypocria] | | map=[http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/bettia/hypocria.gif Map of Hypocria] | | ||
| − | language=English | | + | language=[[English]] | |
capital=Hypocrium | | capital=Hypocrium | | ||
| − | population=600 million | | + | population=c. 600 million | |
currency=Draxal | | currency=Draxal | | ||
leader=Titus Drax | leader=Titus Drax | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | + | The Enlightened Republic of '''Hypocria''' is located in the deep south of the [[Atlantian Oceania]] region. It is bordered by [[Cockbill Street]] to the north and east and [[Bettia]] to the west. Across the sea to the south is [[Spruitland]]. | |
| − | The Enlightened Republic of Hypocria is located in the deep south of the [[Atlantian Oceania]] region. It is bordered by [[Cockbill Street]] to the north and east and [[Bettia]] to the west. Across the sea to the south is [[Spruitland]]. | + | |
The Enlightened Republic of Hypocria is a huge, economically powerful and safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service and complete absence of social welfare. | The Enlightened Republic of Hypocria is a huge, economically powerful and safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service and complete absence of social welfare. | ||
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The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Public Transport are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 30%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Woodchip Exports. | The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Public Transport are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 30%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Woodchip Exports. | ||
| − | + | ==International relations== | |
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Following an end to the nation's previous isolationist policies the President order the construction of a new diplomatic facility next to the Republican Palace. This facility included the Department of Foreign Affairs building and Embassy Plaza. | Following an end to the nation's previous isolationist policies the President order the construction of a new diplomatic facility next to the Republican Palace. This facility included the Department of Foreign Affairs building and Embassy Plaza. | ||
| + | ;1 Embassy Plaza | ||
| + | * [[Nedalia]] - Ambassador George Johns | ||
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| − | + | * [[Ryloss]] - Unassigned | |
| − | + | ;5 Embassy Plaza | |
| − | + | * [[Lamoni]] - Ambassador Maxillian Shepard | |
| − | + | ;6 Embassy Plaza | |
| − | + | * [[Starblaydia]] - Ambassador Christophe Garcia | |
| − | + | ;7 Embassy Plaza | |
| − | + | * [[Bettia]] - Ambassador Amin Robson | |
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| + | ;8 Embassy Plaza | ||
| + | * [[Lesser Ribena]] - Ambassador Jane Wright | ||
| + | ;11 Embassy Plaza | ||
| + | * [[Spruitland]] - Ambassador Rudolf Finto | ||
==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
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Football is by far the most popular sport in the country and the domestic league was recently overhauled, creating The Hyper League. | Football is by far the most popular sport in the country and the domestic league was recently overhauled, creating The Hyper League. | ||
| − | Hypocria has recently made it's first strides onto the international stage. | + | Hypocria has recently made it's first strides onto the international stage. Coached by the former [[Starblaydia]] national coach [[Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu]] the national team debuted at the [[Baptism of Fire]] Tournament, where they finished in third place, before competing in the qualification games for [[World Cup 23]]. |
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[[Category:Atlantian Oceania]] | [[Category:Atlantian Oceania]] | ||
Revision as of 10:25, 9 July 2005
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| Flag of Hypocria | |
| Motto: "Elections. Why bother?" | |
| Map of Hypocria | |
| Region | Atlantian Oceania |
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| Capital | Hypocrium |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Titus Drax |
| Population | c. 600 million |
| Currency | Draxal |
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Overview
The Enlightened Republic of Hypocria is located in the deep south of the Atlantian Oceania region. It is bordered by Cockbill Street to the north and east and Bettia to the west. Across the sea to the south is Spruitland.
The Enlightened Republic of Hypocria is a huge, economically powerful and safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service and complete absence of social welfare.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Public Transport are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 30%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Woodchip Exports.
International relations
Following an end to the nation's previous isolationist policies the President order the construction of a new diplomatic facility next to the Republican Palace. This facility included the Department of Foreign Affairs building and Embassy Plaza.
- 1 Embassy Plaza
- Nedalia - Ambassador George Johns
- 4 Embassy Plaza
- Ryloss - Unassigned
- 5 Embassy Plaza
- Lamoni - Ambassador Maxillian Shepard
- 6 Embassy Plaza
- Starblaydia - Ambassador Christophe Garcia
- 7 Embassy Plaza
- Bettia - Ambassador Amin Robson
- 8 Embassy Plaza
- Lesser Ribena - Ambassador Jane Wright
- 11 Embassy Plaza
- Spruitland - Ambassador Rudolf Finto
Sport
Like many nations in the region Hypocria is home to a multitude of sports leagues and events.
Football
Football is by far the most popular sport in the country and the domestic league was recently overhauled, creating The Hyper League.
Hypocria has recently made it's first strides onto the international stage. Coached by the former Starblaydia national coach Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu the national team debuted at the Baptism of Fire Tournament, where they finished in third place, before competing in the qualification games for World Cup 23.
