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'''Legal Federation'''
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'''Legalese'''
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Legalese is a nation in [[Atlantian Oceania]].  It was founded by a litigous society, which centers around the Legal system, the Legalese Code.
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== Geography ==
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| <small>Flag of Legalese</small>
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'''Location:'''
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North-Eastern [[Atlantian Oceania]], Calania Continent, bordering the [[Bekk]] Lake, Nemyan Strait, and [[Starblaydia]].
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| style="font-size:95%" colspan="2" | National motto: Lex Perscribitur Populus
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'''Land Boundaries:'''
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* Bordering Countries: [[The Lowland Clans]], [[Starblaydia]]
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* Coastline: Bekk Lake (North-western shore), Nemyan Strait (eastern shore)
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| colspan="2" style="background:#ffffff;" | [[Image:Legalesemap.jpg]]
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'''Maritime Claims:''' Territorial sea: 12 NM
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=== Nationality ===
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*'''Noun:''' Legalite(s)
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*'''Adjective:''' Legalite
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| '''Largest City'''
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=== Races and Ethnic Groups ===
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| [[Francopolis]]
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* White 59%
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* Hispanic 14%
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* Black 18%
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* Asian 5%
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* Other 4%
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| English (American)
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=== Religion ===
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Legalese does not recognize, nor take statistics on, Religious beliefs.
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''Government''' <div style="text-align: left;">Chancellor</div>
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Federal Republic<br>Kalvin Robinson
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=== Languages ===
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* Written: English (American)
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''Important Dates'''<br> Independence Holiday
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* Spoken: English (American, with a hint of Southern accent)
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=== Literacy ===
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| '''[[Nation codes|ISO Nation Code]]'''
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'''Definition:''' Ages 7+ can read and write <br>
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| LGL
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'''Total population:''' 99.8% <br>
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'''Male:''' 85.9% <br>
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'''Female:''' 79.7% <br>
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Legal Talent (<code>[[Nation codes|{ℓT}]]</code>)
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== Government ==
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The Northern Half of Legalese is currently occupied by [[Starblaydia|The Protectorate of Starblaydia]], though the local governments (elected city/town councils, etc.) have remained the primary form of government, as the Starblaydi have failed to fully intergrate the Legalite population into its fold.
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=== Country Name ===
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'''Long Form:''' Judicial Democratic Republic of Legalese <br>
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'''Short Form:''' Legalese <br>
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=== Government Type ===
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Occupied by Starblaydia, with limited local rule among the cities.
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=== Soccer ===
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The most popular game in Legalese is Soccer.  The Legalese Association Football Confederation was the national governing body until the collapse of the federal government.  The local Legalite clubs have informally created the Legalese Association Football Federation (LAFF) to help co-ordinate local play, and acts as a de facto governing body.
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Legalese competed in the Qualifiers for the World Cup from WC 18 to WC 22.  After assisting in World Cup 22 with hosting duties, which saw the group Legalese was drawn into played in their homeland, the Black and Red made their only finals appearance, earned as the tri-host.  LAFF has announced their intentions to return the Legalites to the world stage for WC 26, their first qualifying attempt since 22.
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* ...in the [[Atlantian Oceania Cup of Association Football]]
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Legalese hosted AOCAF V, and participated in every Regional Competition until AOCAF VIII.  No word if they will return to the AOCAF scene for AOCAF XII.
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* ...in the [[Cup of Harmony]]
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Legalese looks to compete in four Cups of Harmony, preceding their four failures to qualify for the final. They have had good results in this competition, reaching the finals in both COH X and XI, and finishing 4th in COH XII.  Legalese co-hosted Cup of Harmony XIII with Rejistania, but had a disappointing tournament, losing to eventual winner Gaian Ascendancy in the quarterfinals.
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The National Soccer League played two seasons, starting with the year after WC XXII.  The league folded after the collapse of the federal government, but the teams in what northen Legalese have continued to play an informal schedule against each other.
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Latest revision as of 07:01, 15 October 2007

The Legal Federation of
Legalese

Legaleseflag.jpg
Flag of Legalese
National motto: Lex Perscribitur Populus
National anthem: {{{national_anthem}}}
Legalesemap.jpg
Region Atlantian Oceania
Capital Iudica
Largest City Francopolis
Suffrage 18 years and older
Official Language(s) English (American)
Government
Chancellor
 Federal Republic
Kalvin Robinson
Important Dates
Independence Holiday
12.24-1.1
ISO Nation Code LGL
Currency Legal Talent ({ℓT})
Time Zone
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