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| style="font-size: 11pt; background: #fcfcfc; text-align: center;" colspan=2 | '''Federated States of Kedalfax'''
yearfounded= 1991 A.D.|
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yearindependence= 1991 A.D. |
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region= [[Simtropolis]] |
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language= [[English]] |
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| style="border: 0px; text-align: center;" | [[Flag of Kedalfax]] || style="border: 0px; text-align: center;" | Official Seal
population=~700,000 |
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motto= I may be drunk, but you're ugly and tomorrow I'll be sober! |
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<small>map coming</small>
capital= Newland, ND |
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currency= [[Kedalf]] |
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currencycode= KED |
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leader= Chairman Roubert M. Kelsinger |
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| width=160 | '''Motto''' || ''I may be drunk, but you're ugly and tomorrow I'll be sober.''
religion= [[Atheism]](10%), [[Agnosticism]](25%), [[Christianity]](40%), [[Judaism]](10%), [[Islam]](5%), Others(10%) |
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timezone= [[Simtropolis#Time_Zone|SST]], DST 2nd Sunday in March to 1st Sunday in November |
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| '''[[National anthem|National Anthem]]''' || "[[From Fields to Shores]]"
iso= KEDL |
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tld= [[.ked]] |
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| '''[[Capital]]''' || [[Rosendale]]
phone= 518 |
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govtype= Semi-Representitive Democracy |
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| '''Largest City''' || [[Rosendale]]
nativename= <small></small> |
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| '''Languages'''<br>&nbsp; - Official<br>&nbsp; - Unofficial || <br>[[English]]<br> [[Dutch]], [[Spanish]]
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| '''Government'''<br><br><br>&nbsp; - President<br>&nbsp; - Vice President ||'''Federalized Representative Democracy''' <br><br>[[Patrick McRoin]]<br> Julia Baldwin
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| '''Area''' <br>&nbsp;- Total <br>&nbsp;- % water
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| <br>~1,040,000 km²<br>~42%
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| '''[[Population]]''' <br>&nbsp;- Total (2006)
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| <br>~20,852,000
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| '''[[Gross Domestic Product|GDP]]''' (FY2006/07) <br/>&nbsp; - Total (NSD) <br/>&nbsp; - GDP/capita (NSD)
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| <br>$2,956,649,373,720 <br>$14,647.61
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| '''National animal''' <br>&nbsp; - English name
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| ''Sayornis restianis'' <br>[[Restine Phebe]]
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|'''[[Currency]]''' || 1 [[Simoleon]] <font face="Courier New">([[Nation codes|SIM]])</font> <small>= 100 Cents</small>
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| '''Pronunciation ([[Wikipedia:IPA|IPA]])'''
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| /ˈkɛ.dɑl.ˌfæks/
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| '''International abbreviations''' <br>&nbsp; - Sport <br>&nbsp; - Government
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| <br>KED <br>KEX
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| '''Internet [[TLD]]'''
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| [[.ked]]
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| '''[[Nation codes|Calling code]]'''
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| <font face="Courier New"> +518
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| '''[[CHDI]] rating'''
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| .821 (high)
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| '''[[Pacitalian Development and Advancement System|PDAS]] rating'''
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[[International Extradition Treaty|Founding Nation]]<br>
 
[[International Extradition Treaty|Founding Nation]]<br>
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.
 
  
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'''The Federated States of Kedalfax''', commonly referred to as '''Kedalfax''' is an environmentally stunning nation, located on the western side of South [[Simtropolis]]. Kedalfax is a member of the [[NSUN]] and the [[International Extradition Treaty]] organizations, among others.
  
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Kedalfaxians, as they are known, are generally a socially libertarian people. Although certainly not the most libertarian nation in the world citizens and foreigners enjoy great social and economic freedom.
  
== So You Want To Come To Kedalfax? ==
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Kedalfax participates in regional affairs, including high involvement in the introduction of regional standards. Kedalfax is currently leading the push for an intraregional, intercontinental highway.
  
Congratulations on your decision. If you follow our guidelines and laws, we promise that you'll have a good time!*
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The [[Kedalfaxian Department of Defence]] focuses on maintaining strong naval power, though cuts in funding have made this harder.
Here is a list of different articles you might want to read before coming here:
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*[[Foreign Affairs of Kedalfax]]
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*[[Kedalfaxian Department of Transportation]]
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<small>*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?</small>
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==History==
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Kedalfax was discovered by Dutch explorer Peiter Kedaalf in 1703. It became a Dutch colony, known variously as Kedaalfiea and Kedaalfa. By the mid 1800s, the name had evolved to Kedalfax.
  
== Government ==
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In 1810, the colony was taken by the British. In the late 1891, the Dutch attempted to re-capture Kedalfax. The revolutionaries used this to revolt. This revolt soon became the [[Mid-Simtropolis War]]. After the war, Kedalfax and the other nations in the area agreed on mutual boarders and sovereignty. Kedalfax maintained peace until World War II.
Main article: [[Government of Kedalfax]]
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Fast facts:
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Type: Semi-Representitive Democracy
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The 1920s saw a large increase in the economy. Stock prices skyrocketed between 1923 and 1929. In October of 1929, the US stock market failed. News of the market failing reached Kedalfax on Sunday, October 27, 1929. At first, only slight drops were seen in the [[KSX]] averages. The next day, prices seemed to level back off again until late in the day, when news of the size of the US Market crash reached Kedalfax. Within the last two hours of the market day, the KSX average dropped by over K$250,000. This was the start of Kedalfax's Great Depression. Despite much quicker reactions by the government, the Kedalfaxian economy still followed trends of the American economy.
  
*Chairman: Roubert M. Kelsinger (L-ND)
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In late 1929, ___ became the leader of [[Brechenlass]]. ___ was a fascist who promised to bring back the glory of Brechenlass' First Empire. ___ soon gained control of much of the area around Brechenlass, including much of what are now [[Eisophca]], [[Saidercray]], and the [[Grosseschnauzer|Schnauzerlands]].
*Vice President: Tamas G. Duglis (L-DE)
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*Secretary of the Interior: Emmilt M. Hal (S-HA)
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Brechenlass allied with the [[Wikipedia:Axis Powers|Axis Powers]] during World War II, and Kedalfax allied with the [[Wikipedia:Allies_of_World_War_II|Allied Powers]]. In 1941, following the Brechenlasian attack on Frederick Bay, Kedalfax joined the war. Kedalfax focused mostly on Brechenlass, but also sent aid and troops to the European front. In 1945, Brechenlass surrendered. Kedalfax helped to set up an democratic government and sent large amounts of aid.  
*Secretary of the Exterior: Pauul J. James-Martin (A-WO)
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*Press Secretary: Lester B. Pearson (L-DE)
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*Governor of Newland: Jerry O'Reily (S)
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Since World War II, Kedalfax has not declared war, nor had war declared on it. With the exception of some terrorist attacks and retaliations, Kedalfax has been a pacifistic nation.
*Governor of Delon: Jason Jones (L)
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*Governess of Halen: Jennifer Collins (S)
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*Governor of Mountain Territories: James Foster (A)
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*Governor of Woodland Province: Raymond Bell (A)
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*Governor of Isklaann Kedan: Ikleis Chebouti (L)
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Conventional Long Form: Federated States of Kedalfax<br>
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== International Organization Participation==
Conventional Short Form: Kedalfax<br>
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''See Also: [[Foreign Affairs of Kedalfax|Department of Foreign Affairs]]''
  
National Animal: [[Wikipedia:Zebu|Zebu]]
 
 
National Parks:
 
*Emerson Mts. Natl. Park
 
*Newland Coastal Refuge
 
*Delon Mts. Natl. Park
 
*Isklaan Kedan Preserves
 
 
 
=== International Organization Participation===
 
 
The Federated States of Kedalfax wishes to add more to this list.
 
The Federated States of Kedalfax wishes to add more to this list.
  
[[IET]]
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*[[NSUN]]
  
Various Embassy Exchange Programs
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Kedalfax is also the authoring nation of the [[International Extradition Treaty]], which is a treaty of nations agreeing to extradite people who flee from a nation where they committed a crime. The treaty has over 15 signing nations.
  
===International Disputes===
 
Currently in a cold war with the CUK.
 
  
Allied in said war with [[Northern Delon]]
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Embassies accept applications [http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=479611 here], or by direct contact [http://www.nationstates.net/kedalfax here].
  
=== National Holidays ===
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==Climate==
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.
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Kedalfax's climate is generally temperate, with the northern areas slightly warmer due to the warming effects of the gulf.
  
*Christmas
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==Demographics==
*Freedom Day(June 4)
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=== Ethnicity ===
*Delon Day(Last Friday of September)
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In the last census, Kedalfax's population was stated as 20,852,203 citizens. An additional 3.2 million non-citizens live in Kedalfax, mostly in the cities. An estimated 1.2 million Kedalfaxian citizens live in other nations.
*Chairman's Day(May 28)
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*Memorial Day(March 20)
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*New Year's Day(Jan.1)(AKA. Hangover Day)
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===Licence Plates===
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Kedalfax is not very ethnically diverse. Though major immigration between 1946 and 1975 did increase the ethnic spread, the nation remains mostly Caucasian. Below is a table comparing different ethnic percentages inthe 1944, 1976, and 2004 censuses.  
All [[Kedalfax#Provinces|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.
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== Culture ==
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<table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" bordercolor="#000000">
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<tr><td><strong>Group</strong></td><td><strong>1944</strong></td><td><strong>1976</strong></td><td><strong>2004</strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Caucasian</td><td>89.4%</td><td>80.7%</td><td>78.2%</td></tr>
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<tr><td>African</td><td>1.2%</td><td>8.6%</td><td>10.7%</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Hispanic, Non Caucasian</td><td>8.9%</td><td>8.3%</td><td>8.5%</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Asian</td><td>0.4%</td><td>2.2%</td><td>2.3%</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Other</td><td>0.1%</td><td>0.2%</td><td>0.3%</td></tr>
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</table>
  
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.
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=== Life expectancy ===
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Life expectancy in Kedalfax is high and currently stands at an average of about 79 years. Kedalfax has free health care for citizens, and emergency care for non-citizens and visitors.  
  
The South also tends to be more traditionalist, while the North tends to be progressive.
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=== Sex and gender ===
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Kedalfax has 1.241 males to every female. However, in recent years the amount of girls born has exceeded that of boys and it is expected that should the trend continue, there will be an equal amount of females and males in Kedalfax by 2015. A reversal of the current situation (with thusly 1.022 females for every male) would then most likely occur by 2020 or 2021.
  
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.
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Same-sex marriages have been allowed under the national law since 1980, however in some areas they are looked down upon.
  
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In 2004, the government legalized the changing of gender in legal matters. The operations had been legal since their invention, however until 2004 the gender on the person's birth certificate, driver's license, and other legal documents could not be changed.
  
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=== Urban-rural distribution and socioeconomic strata ===
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62.4% of Kedalfaxians live in areas classified urban, 38.8% live in suburban areas, and the remainder live in rural areas.
  
===People===
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==Culture==
====Life Expectancy====
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Kedalfax is known for its natural beauty, and the art inspired by it. Kedalfax has not been a large contributor to the modern art trend; its contributions toward art tend to favor more traditional landscapes and portraits.  
*Average: 88.7
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*Men: 87.1
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*Women: 90.2
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====Literacy====
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Literacy is defined as people age 16 or over who can read and write.
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*Total: 99%
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*Men: 98%
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*Women:99%
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====Ethnicity====
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*Native:.1%
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*North American: 25%
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*South American/Latino: 3.9%
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*European: 61%
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**Anglo-Saxan: 20%
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**Spanish/Portugese: 20%
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**French:1%
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**German:15%
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**Other European:5%
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*Asian:5%
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*Other:5%
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====Religion====
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Music out of Kedalfax has also not changed much after the mid 1970s. The most popular band is [[K (band)|K]], which has been on the forefront of culture since the mid 1990s.
*[[Atheism]]: 10%
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*[[Agnosticism]]: 25%
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*[[Christianity]]: 40%
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*[[Judaism]]: 10%
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*[[Islam]]: 5%
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*Others: 10%
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====Gender====
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*Men: 50%
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*Women: 45%
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*"Genderqueer":5%
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====Age====
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*Under 18: 15%
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*18-30: 24%
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*31-45: 25%
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*46-65: 26%
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*over 65: 10%
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====Voter Registration====
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*Registered Voters: 98%
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**Socialist:30%
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**Libertarian: 35%
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**Authoritarian: 25%
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**Other/Non-specified:10%
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====Languages====
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Languages in which citizens are fluent:
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*English:98%
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*Spanish:32%
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*German: 11%
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*French: 9%
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*Chinese: 5%
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*Japanese: 5%
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== Economy ==
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The food in Kedalfax has a reputation for being dull and boring. This reputation comes from before Kedalfax's immigration waves in the 1950s until the 1970s. These waves brought in interesting food from [[Pacitalia]], [[Wikipedia:China|China]], [[Wikipedia:Germany|Germany]], and [[Wikipedia:Mexico|Mexico]], as well as many other nations. While perhaps not the most interesting or diverse cuisine in the world, Kedalfaxian cuisine has become worth a try.
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'''See Also:''' [[Kedalfaxian English]], [[K (band)|K]], [[Kedalfaxian Cuisine]]
  
The Economy of Kedalfax is mainly small shops, along with book publishing.
 
  
=== Major Corperations ===
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===Indigenous Groups===
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At the onset of European inhabitance of Kedalfax, there were a few native tribes spread throughout the area. None of them exist in significant numbers, although some practices and traditions are still held.
  
The largest corperations on the [[KSX]].
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==Economy==
  
==== The Eastland Corperation ====
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Kedalfax's economy is a slightly socialized form of capitalism. Services like water, power, and public transportation are government-owned, but sometimes contract out to private companies.
  
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.
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== See Also ==
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*[[Cremmel Motor Corp.]]
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*[[Kedalfax National Flight Corporation]]
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*[[Devinson|Devinson Aircraft]]
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*[[Flag of Kedalfax]]
  
The Eastland Mutual Fund (KSX: ECMF) is currently trading at $593 US per share.
 
 
Hedquarters: Los Diablos, DE <br>
 
Product: Insurance, Banking, Investment services, Mutual funds <br>
 
Offices in: Los Diablos, DE; Delon City, DE; Newland, ND<br>
 
 
===Kedalfaxian Media===
 
Main Article: [[Kedalfaxian Media]]
 
 
=== Foreign Companies ===
 
The [[KSX]] contains many corperations based out of other countries. Such corperations include:<br>
 
[[Infoengine Corporation]]([[The Digital Network]])<br>
 
[[ShopSmart]](Swilatia)<br>
 
Daimler-Benz(Germany)<br>
 
Microsoft(USA)<br>
 
Apple(USA)<br>
 
Coca-Cola(USA)<br>
 
Pepsico(USA)<br>
 
Turner Media(USA)<br>
 
Cargil Salt(USA)<br>
 
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<br>
 
Congress Leader: Con. Jason C. Colter (A-WO)<br>
 
Senate Leader: Sen. Martin J. Easton (A-WO)<br>
 
Basic political stance: "There are some things that are just plain wrong."<br>
 
 
==== Libertarian Party ====
 
 
Abbr.:L<br>
 
Congress Leader: Alice K. Stalson (L-ND)<br>
 
Senate Leader: Peter Howell O'Hara (L-IK)<br>
 
Basic political stance: "What you do on your own time doesn't matter to me."<br>
 
 
==== Socialist Party ====
 
 
Abbr.:S<br>
 
Congress Leader: Currently has no seats in Congress<br>
 
Senate Leader: Steven M. S. Ross (S-HA)<br>
 
Basic political stance: "The consumer comes first."<br>
 
 
=== Embassies ===
 
The following nations have an official and recognized embassy:
 
 
1000 Embassy Drive: ([[Foreign Affairs of Kedalfax|Kedalfax Office of Foreign Affairs]])<br>
 
1001 Embassy Drive: [[Northern Delon]]<br>
 
1003 Embassy Drive: [[The Digital Network]]<br>
 
1004 Embassy Drive: [[Batheia Thalassa]]<br>
 
1005 Embassy Drive: [[Wingarde]]<br>
 
1006 Embassy Drive: [[Royal Italy]]<br>
 
1007 Embassy Drive: [[Ustia]]<br>
 
1008 Embassy Drive: [[Pythogria]]<br>
 
1009 Embassy Drive: [[Kayikistan]]<br>
 
1010 Embassy Drive: [[Zachyd]]<br>
 
1011 Embassy Drive: [[Virginia Nova]]<br>
 
1012 Embassy Drive: [[Pacitalia]]<br>
 
1013 Embassy Drive: [[Discoraversalism]](pending)<br>
 
1014 Embassy Drive: [[Paganoland]](pending)<br>
 
1015 Embassy Drive: [[The Zombie Alliance]]<br>
 
1016 Embassy Drive: [[Kelssek]]<br>
 
1024 Embassy Drive: [[HorseKilling Nomads]]<br>
 
1027 Embassy Drive: [[Imperial Aaronia]]<br>
 
 
 
To have your nation's embassy in Kedalfax, Telegram the Foreign Affairs office [http://www.nationstates.net/kedalfax here]
 
or post in [http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=479611 this thread]
 
 
===United Nations===
 
Kedalfax is a member of the Nation States [[United Nations]]. It has been a regional delegate at multiple points.
 
 
==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.
 
 
<big>Climographs</big>
 
{| border=1 align=left cellpadding=4 cellspacing=0 style="background:#f9f9f9; text-align:center;"
 
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| '''Delon, ND'''
 
| July High: 100&deg;F <br> July Low: 75&deg;F <br> January High: 30&deg;F <br> January Low: -5&deg;F <br> Precipitation: 50in
 
| '''Los Diablos,ND'''
 
| July High: 120&deg;F <br> July Low: 90&deg;F <br> January High: 60&deg;C <br> January Low: 10&deg;F <br> Precipitation: 30 in
 
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| '''Kedan Bay, IK'''
 
| July High: 90&deg;F <br> July Low: 75&deg;F <br> January High: 80&deg;F <br> January Low: 65&deg;F <br> Precipitation: 45in
 
| '''Weis City, MO'''
 
| July High: 90&deg;F <br> July Low: 65&deg;F <br> January High: 20&deg;F <br> January Low: -20&deg;F <br> Precipitation: 60in
 
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==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.
 
 
== Related Articles ==
 
*[[Kedalfaxian history]]
 
*[[The Digital Network]]
 
*[[Simtropolis]]
 
*[[Batheia Thalassa]]
 
*[[Foreign Affairs of Kedalfax]]
 
*[[Northern Delon]]
 
  
 
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*[[International Airports#K to O]]
 
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*[[List of Kedalfaxian Politicians]]
  
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Federated States of Kedalfax
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Flag of Kedalfax Official Seal

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Motto I may be drunk, but you're ugly and tomorrow I'll be sober.
National Anthem "From Fields to Shores"
Capital Rosendale
Largest City Rosendale
Languages
  - Official
  - Unofficial

English
Dutch, Spanish
Government


  - President
  - Vice President
Federalized Representative Democracy

Patrick McRoin
Julia Baldwin
Area
 - Total
 - % water

~1,040,000 km²
~42%
Population
 - Total (2006)

~20,852,000
GDP (FY2006/07)
  - Total (NSD)
  - GDP/capita (NSD)

$2,956,649,373,720
$14,647.61
National animal
  - English name
Sayornis restianis
Restine Phebe
Currency 1 Simoleon (SIM) = 100 Cents
Pronunciation (IPA) /ˈkɛ.dɑl.ˌfæks/
International abbreviations
  - Sport
  - Government

KED
KEX
Internet TLD .ked
Calling code +518
CHDI rating .821 (high)
PDAS rating B
NS NSEconomy Sunset XML

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Founding Nation

The Federated States of Kedalfax, commonly referred to as Kedalfax is an environmentally stunning nation, located on the western side of South Simtropolis. Kedalfax is a member of the NSUN and the International Extradition Treaty organizations, among others.

Kedalfaxians, as they are known, are generally a socially libertarian people. Although certainly not the most libertarian nation in the world citizens and foreigners enjoy great social and economic freedom.

Kedalfax participates in regional affairs, including high involvement in the introduction of regional standards. Kedalfax is currently leading the push for an intraregional, intercontinental highway.

The Kedalfaxian Department of Defence focuses on maintaining strong naval power, though cuts in funding have made this harder.

History

Kedalfax was discovered by Dutch explorer Peiter Kedaalf in 1703. It became a Dutch colony, known variously as Kedaalfiea and Kedaalfa. By the mid 1800s, the name had evolved to Kedalfax.

In 1810, the colony was taken by the British. In the late 1891, the Dutch attempted to re-capture Kedalfax. The revolutionaries used this to revolt. This revolt soon became the Mid-Simtropolis War. After the war, Kedalfax and the other nations in the area agreed on mutual boarders and sovereignty. Kedalfax maintained peace until World War II.

The 1920s saw a large increase in the economy. Stock prices skyrocketed between 1923 and 1929. In October of 1929, the US stock market failed. News of the market failing reached Kedalfax on Sunday, October 27, 1929. At first, only slight drops were seen in the KSX averages. The next day, prices seemed to level back off again until late in the day, when news of the size of the US Market crash reached Kedalfax. Within the last two hours of the market day, the KSX average dropped by over K$250,000. This was the start of Kedalfax's Great Depression. Despite much quicker reactions by the government, the Kedalfaxian economy still followed trends of the American economy.

In late 1929, ___ became the leader of Brechenlass. ___ was a fascist who promised to bring back the glory of Brechenlass' First Empire. ___ soon gained control of much of the area around Brechenlass, including much of what are now Eisophca, Saidercray, and the Schnauzerlands.

Brechenlass allied with the Axis Powers during World War II, and Kedalfax allied with the Allied Powers. In 1941, following the Brechenlasian attack on Frederick Bay, Kedalfax joined the war. Kedalfax focused mostly on Brechenlass, but also sent aid and troops to the European front. In 1945, Brechenlass surrendered. Kedalfax helped to set up an democratic government and sent large amounts of aid.

Since World War II, Kedalfax has not declared war, nor had war declared on it. With the exception of some terrorist attacks and retaliations, Kedalfax has been a pacifistic nation.

International Organization Participation

See Also: Department of Foreign Affairs

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

Kedalfax is also the authoring nation of the International Extradition Treaty, which is a treaty of nations agreeing to extradite people who flee from a nation where they committed a crime. The treaty has over 15 signing nations.


The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Embassies accept applications here, or by direct contact here.

Climate

Kedalfax's climate is generally temperate, with the northern areas slightly warmer due to the warming effects of the gulf.

Demographics

Ethnicity

In the last census, Kedalfax's population was stated as 20,852,203 citizens. An additional 3.2 million non-citizens live in Kedalfax, mostly in the cities. An estimated 1.2 million Kedalfaxian citizens live in other nations.

Kedalfax is not very ethnically diverse. Though major immigration between 1946 and 1975 did increase the ethnic spread, the nation remains mostly Caucasian. Below is a table comparing different ethnic percentages inthe 1944, 1976, and 2004 censuses.

Group194419762004
Caucasian89.4%80.7%78.2%
African1.2%8.6%10.7%
Hispanic, Non Caucasian8.9%8.3%8.5%
Asian0.4%2.2%2.3%
Other0.1%0.2%0.3%

Life expectancy

Life expectancy in Kedalfax is high and currently stands at an average of about 79 years. Kedalfax has free health care for citizens, and emergency care for non-citizens and visitors.

Sex and gender

Kedalfax has 1.241 males to every female. However, in recent years the amount of girls born has exceeded that of boys and it is expected that should the trend continue, there will be an equal amount of females and males in Kedalfax by 2015. A reversal of the current situation (with thusly 1.022 females for every male) would then most likely occur by 2020 or 2021.

Same-sex marriages have been allowed under the national law since 1980, however in some areas they are looked down upon.

In 2004, the government legalized the changing of gender in legal matters. The operations had been legal since their invention, however until 2004 the gender on the person's birth certificate, driver's license, and other legal documents could not be changed.

Urban-rural distribution and socioeconomic strata

62.4% of Kedalfaxians live in areas classified urban, 38.8% live in suburban areas, and the remainder live in rural areas.

Culture

Kedalfax is known for its natural beauty, and the art inspired by it. Kedalfax has not been a large contributor to the modern art trend; its contributions toward art tend to favor more traditional landscapes and portraits.

Music out of Kedalfax has also not changed much after the mid 1970s. The most popular band is K, which has been on the forefront of culture since the mid 1990s.

The food in Kedalfax has a reputation for being dull and boring. This reputation comes from before Kedalfax's immigration waves in the 1950s until the 1970s. These waves brought in interesting food from Pacitalia, China, Germany, and Mexico, as well as many other nations. While perhaps not the most interesting or diverse cuisine in the world, Kedalfaxian cuisine has become worth a try. See Also: Kedalfaxian English, K, Kedalfaxian Cuisine


Indigenous Groups

At the onset of European inhabitance of Kedalfax, there were a few native tribes spread throughout the area. None of them exist in significant numbers, although some practices and traditions are still held.

Economy

Kedalfax's economy is a slightly socialized form of capitalism. Services like water, power, and public transportation are government-owned, but sometimes contract out to private companies.

See Also


Lists


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Main article: Kedalfax
Cultural info: Kedalfaxian English, K (band)
Government of Kedalfax:

Department of Defence, Kedalfax Guard Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs
President Patrick McRoin

Kedalfaxian territories:

Hollnersville, Newton Canal, Allen Island

Miscellaneous: List of Kedalfaxian Politicians,

Other articles within Category:Kedalfax

Simtropolis on NSwiki
Main article: Simtropolis
Nation pages: Audland, Batheia Thalassa, Metropolitan Houston, Rhodesia Newydd, Rorysville, Schnabo, The Digital Network
Geography: Rio Seguín, Hamilton River, Maps
See Also: Simoleon, Simtropolis Canal Zones, Mid-Simtropolis War, List of Major Airports, The SCJU, Simtropolis.com
For more information or to see non-listed pages, please see Category:Simtropolis Region.