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Statos Federatos Kedan
The Federated States of Kedalfax

Year Founded:	1991 A.D.
Year of Independence:	1991 A.D.
Government type:	Semi-Representitive Democracy
Region:	Simtropolis
Motto:	I may be drunk, but you're ugly and tomorrow I'll be sober!
Map:	Click here
Official Language(s):	English
Capital:	Newland, ND
Population:	~700,000
Currency:	Kedalf
Currency Code:	KED
Leader:	Chairman Roubert M. Kelsinger
Major Religion(s):	Atheism(10%), Agnosticism(25%), Christianity(40%), Judaism(10%), Islam(5%), Others(10%)
Time Zone:	SST, DST 2nd Sunday in March to 1st Sunday in November
ISO Code:	KEDL
Internet TLD:	.ked
Phone Code:	518

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Founding Nation
Kedalfax is a nation that was split up into two parts, the Federation of Kedalfax, and the Communist Union of Kedalfax. The CUK does not have its own page because it is not a registered NationStates nation.

So You Want To Come To Kedalfax?

Congratulations on your decision. If you follow our guidelines and laws, we promise that you'll have a good time!* Here is a list of different articles you might want to read before coming here:

*Conditions subject to change. A good time, defined as "having fun", may or may not be had. This promise does not constitute a legal agreement. If you think it does, we aren't too sure that we even want you to come here, or have a good time. But, either way, we kind of want you to have some fun, and we personally think that our nation might possibly be a good place to have it. So why not just come and find out for yourself?

Government

Main article: Government of Kedalfax Fast facts:

Type: Semi-Representitive Democracy

Chairman: Roubert M. Kelsinger (L-ND)
Vice President: Tamas G. Duglis (L-DE)
Secretary of the Interior: Emmilt M. Hal (S-HA)
Secretary of the Exterior: Pauul J. James-Martin (A-WO)
Press Secretary: Lester B. Pearson (L-DE)

Governor of Newland: Jerry O'Reily (S)
Governor of Delon: Jason Jones (L)
Governess of Halen: Jennifer Collins (S)
Governor of Mountain Territories: James Foster (A)
Governor of Woodland Province: Raymond Bell (A)
Governor of Isklaann Kedan: Ikleis Chebouti (L)

Conventional Long Form: Federated States of Kedalfax
Conventional Short Form: Kedalfax
Local Long Form: Statos Federatos Kedan
Local Short Form: Kedalfax

International Organization Participation

The Federated States of Kedalfax wishes to add more to this list.

IET

Various Embassy Exchange Programs

International Disputes

Currently in a cold war with the CUK. Allied in said war with Northern Delon

National Holidays

On these days, all government offices (except law enfocement and fire departments) are shut down, and all people working on salary must be paid "time and a half"(e.g. $10/hr=$10+$10/2=$15/hr) and people working on commision must be paid commision+1/3.

Christmas
Freedom Day(June 4)
Delon Day(Last Friday of September)
Chairman's Day(May 28)
Memorial Day(March 20)
New Year's Day(Jan.1)(AKA. Hangover Day)

Licence Plates

All provinces are entitled to there own licence plates. The Kedalfaxian ISO Carplate Code is K. Federal plates, such as KGB and Presidential vehicles look like the image below. Diplomat plates hav "DIP" in the first set of characters.

Culture

The culture of Kedalfax varys very much from North to South. In the North, most things are fast paced, much like in most large cities. Twords the South things get much more relaxed and calm. People are very freindly. See Kedalfaxian English for more information on the language.

The South also tends to be more traditionalist, while the North tends to be progressive.

The two most prominant sports teams, the Delon Clifhangers and the Los Diablos Devils have a rivalry comprable to the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry in that it is much bigger.

People

Life Expectancy

Average: 88.7
Men: 87.1
Women: 90.2

Literacy

Literacy is defined as people age 16 or over who can read and write.

Total: 99%
Men: 98%
Women:99%

Ethnicity

Native:.1%
North American: 25%
South American/Latino: 3.9%
European: 61%
- Anglo-Saxan: 20%
- Spanish/Portugese: 20%
- French:1%
- German:15%
- Other European:5%
Asian:5%
Other:5%

Religion

Atheism: 10%
Agnosticism: 25%
Christianity: 40%
Judaism: 10%
Islam: 5%
Others: 10%

Gender

Men: 50%
Women: 45%
"Genderqueer":5%

Age

Under 18: 15%
18-30: 24%
31-45: 25%
46-65: 26%
over 65: 10%

Voter Registration

Registered Voters: 98%
- Socialist:30%
- Libertarian: 35%
- Authoritarian: 25%
- Other/Non-specified:10%

Languages

Languages in which citizens are fluent:

English:98%
Spanish:32%
German: 11%
French: 9%
Chinese: 5%
Japanese: 5%

Economy

The Economy of Kedalfax is mainly small shops, along with book publishing.

Major Corperations

The largest corperations on the KSX.

The Eastland Corperation

The Eastland Corperation(KSX:ECX) is Kedalfax's largest single company. The company was devestated after the Eastland Plaza of Newland was bombed. They managed to recover from the attack, and have recently aquired rival Xeon Trading.

The Eastland Mutual Fund (KSX: ECMF) is currently trading at $593 US per share.

Hedquarters: Los Diablos, DE
Product: Insurance, Banking, Investment services, Mutual funds
Offices in: Los Diablos, DE; Delon City, DE; Newland, ND

Kedalfaxian Media

Main Article: Kedalfaxian Media

Foreign Companies

The KSX contains many corperations based out of other countries. Such corperations include:
Infoengine Corporation(The Digital Network)
ShopSmart(Swilatia)
Daimler-Benz(Germany)
Microsoft(USA)
Apple(USA)
Coca-Cola(USA)
Pepsico(USA)
Turner Media(USA)
Cargil Salt(USA)
And many others.

Most of the foreign companies are based out of either the United States of America or The Digital Network.

Policy on foriegn companies

"I find it great that people from other countries wish to trade in our country. Without them, I wouldn't be able to watch reruns of "Family Guy" on TBS. But what we do not want is foriegn companies dominating us. For this reason, I suggest that we regulate other companies who wish to trade in our nation. These suggestions have already passed, and will be going into effect over the next year. Firstly, these corperations are susseptable to the same fines as domestic companies, and more so for monopolies. Second, a foriegn company will be taxed .1% more in each type of tax than a domestic company. Lastly, all companies must abide by all regulations that domestic companies do, and failure to do so will result in the closing of all stores in the area, and, in extreme cases, the owner of the company to be tried for deportation."- Secretary of the Exterior Ronald R. Collier in his first adress to the nation.

Politics

Parties

Most of the country is governed by three parties:

Authoritarian Party

Abbr.: A
Congress Leader: Con. Jason C. Colter (A-WO)
Senate Leader: Sen. Martin J. Easton (A-WO)
Basic political stance: "There are some things that are just plain wrong."

Libertarian Party

Abbr.:L
Congress Leader: Alice K. Stalson (L-ND)
Senate Leader: Peter Howell O'Hara (L-IK)
Basic political stance: "What you do on your own time doesn't matter to me."

Socialist Party

Abbr.:S
Congress Leader: Currently has no seats in Congress
Senate Leader: Steven M. S. Ross (S-HA)
Basic political stance: "The consumer comes first."

Embassies

The following nations have an official and recognized embassy:

1000 Embassy Drive: (Kedalfax Office of Foreign Affairs)
1001 Embassy Drive: Northern Delon
1003 Embassy Drive: The Digital Network
1004 Embassy Drive: Batheia Thalassa
1005 Embassy Drive: Wingarde
1006 Embassy Drive: Royal Italy
1007 Embassy Drive: Ustia
1008 Embassy Drive: Pythogria
1009 Embassy Drive: Kayikistan
1010 Embassy Drive: Zachyd
1011 Embassy Drive: Virginia Nova
1012 Embassy Drive: Pacitalia

To have your nation's embassy in Kedalfax, Telegram the Foreign Affairs office here or post in this thread

Climate

The following is the average highs and lows for the four most telling cities in the nation. Delon, ND represents the Gulf cost, Los Diablos the Ocean coast, and Weis City the South Central areas. Kedalfax is in the Northern hemisphere, so the farther South you go, the warmer it generally gets. A lot of percipitation comes across the Weis Mountains from the Gulf, causing the higher rainfall on the windward side of the mountains. The Gulf also stays a much more constant tempurature, due to various circulating currents.

Climographs

Delon, ND	July High: 100°F July Low: 75°F January High: 30°F January Low: -5°F Precipitation: 50in	Los Diablos,ND	July High: 120°F July Low: 90°F January High: 60°C January Low: 10°F Precipitation: 30 in
Kedan Bay, IK	July High: 90°F July Low: 75°F January High: 80°F January Low: 65°F Precipitation: 45in	Weis City, MO	July High: 90°F July Low: 65°F January High: 20°F January Low: -20°F Precipitation: 60in

The Kedalfaxian Flag

Flag Code

Much of the Flag Code is enforced, and in most cases violation will result in a small fine. Burning of the flag results in one week in jail.

If the flag is to be flown in Kedalfaxian Territory, it must be flown from the Prime position, defined as follows:
- The flag is to be flown from a verticle pole, except when otherwise noted.
- If the flag is to flown with another flag, domestic or otherwise, it is to be on the tallest flag pole in the group.
- If it is to be flown on the same pole as another flag, it is to be positioned above the other flag.
- If all of the poles are the same height, and an even number of flags are being flown, the flag is to be flown on the right pole of the center two poles.
- If there are an odd number of flags being flown, the flag is to be flown on the ceter pole.
- If the flag is to be hung at the sides of a podium, it is to be at the speaker's right.
- If the flag is to be flown on a car, truck, van, or bus, it is to be flown from hood clips on either both sides or the driver's right side.
The flag shall allways be treated respecfully, no matter where it is.
- The flag shall never be allowed to touch the ground. If it does, it is to be lifted quickly.
- The flag shall never be flown at half mast unless ordered by the Chairman.
- The flag shall be taken down at nightfall, and put up in the day, with the following exceptions:
  - The flag need not be taken down if lit.
  - The flag need not be taken down if permenatly affixed to its pole.
- The flag shall be taken down by two people, who will fold it respectfully.
If the flag is to be flown outside of Kedalfaxian Territory, it is to conform to the local codes, unless otherwise stated in the above.

Nautical Flag Code

All ships in the Kedalfaxian registry are to have a Kedalfaxian flag flying from the fantail at all times.
- This excludes personal watercraft.
All ships not of Kedalfaxian registry are to fly the flag of their registry in the secondary position while in port in Kedalfax.
All ships must fly the Kedalfaxian flag from the primary position wile in port in Kedalfax.
The primary position of a ship is defined as the highest flag position on the ship.
The secondary position is defined as the second highest flag position on the ship.
Kedalfaxian ships must comply with local flag positioning codes while overseas.

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 yearindependence= 1991 A.D. |
 region= [[Simtropolis]] |
-language= [[Kedalfaxian]], [[English]] |
+language= [[English]] |
 population=~700,000  |
 motto= I may be drunk, but you're ugly and tomorrow I'll be sober! |