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| − | Legalese is a moderate-sized nation in [[Atlantian Oceania]]. It was founded by a litigous society, which centers around the Legal system, the Legalese Code.
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| − | | + | <big>The |
| − | == Geography == | + | '''Legal Federation''' |
| − | Legalese is bordered by [[Starblaydia]] on the north, [[The Lowland Clans]] to the south/southwest; on the west/northwest by Lake [[Bekk]], and on the east by the Nemyan Strait.
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| − | | + | '''Legalese''' |
| − | '''Location:''' | + | |- |
| − | North-Eastern [[Atlantian Oceania]], Margilantis Continent, bordering the [[Bekk]] Lake, Nemyan Strait, and [[Starblaydia]].
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| − | '''Land Boundaries:''' | + | |- align=center |
| − | * Bordering Countries: [[The Lowland Clans]], [[Starblaydia]]
| + | | [[Image:legaleseflag.jpg]] |
| − | * Coastline: Bekk Lake (North-western shore), Nemyan Strait (eastern shore)
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| − | | + | | <small>Flag of Legalese</small> |
| − | '''Maritime Claims:''' Territorial sea: 12 NM | + | |} |
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| − | | + | | style="font-size:95%" colspan="2" | National motto: Lex Perscribitur Populus |
| − | === Regions === | + | |- align=center style="vertical-align: top;" |
| − | Legalese is divided into Nine Regions. They each govern in a federal system. The regional seat has been included, where appliciable:
| + | | style="font-size:95%" colspan="2" | National anthem: {{{national_anthem}}} |
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| − | * Bekknia (Sagdineo)
| + | | colspan="2" style="background:#ffffff;" | [[Image:Legalesemap.jpg]] |
| − | * Coutre (Binchensburg)
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| − | * Franconia (Francis Town)
| + | | '''[[Region]]''' |
| − | * Legalese City (City-State)
| + | | [[Atlantian Oceania]] |
| − | * Naranja (Okerson)
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| − | * Nicholson (Nadiaville)
| + | | '''[[Capital]]''' |
| − | * Numalian Valincia (Davia)
| + | | [[Iudica]] |
| − | * Parker (Gavelton)
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| − | * Southland (Plainsville)
| + | | '''Largest City''' |
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| + | | [[Francopolis]] |
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| − | === Nationality ===
| + | | '''Suffrage''' |
| − | *'''Noun:''' Legalite(s)
| + | | 18 years and older |
| − | *'''Adjective:''' Legalite
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| − | | + | | '''[[Language|Official Language(s)]]''' |
| − | === Races and Ethnic Groups ===
| + | | English (American) |
| − | * White 59%
| + | |- style="vertical-align: top;" |
| − | * Hispanic 14%
| + | | style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''Government''' <div style="text-align: left;">Chancellor</div> |
| − | * Black 18%
| + | | style="white-space: nowrap;" | Federal Republic<br>Kalvin Robinson |
| − | * Asian 5%
| + | |- style="vertical-align: top;" |
| − | * Other 4%
| + | | style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''Important Dates'''<br> Independence Holiday |
| − | | + | | <br> 12.24-1.1 |
| − | === Religion ===
| + | |- style="vertical-align: top;" |
| − | Legalese does not recognize, nor take statistics on, Religious beliefs.
| + | | '''[[Nation codes|ISO Nation Code]]''' |
| − | | + | | LGL |
| − | === Languages ===
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| − | * Written: Legalese (Hypertechnical dialect of English)
| + | | '''[[Currency]]''' |
| − | * Spoken: Queen's English (Formal)
| + | | style="white-space: nowrap;" | Legal Talent (<code>[[Nation codes|{ℓT}]]</code>) |
| − | * Spoken: Slanglish (Informal)
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| − | | + | | '''[[Wikipedia:Time zone|Time Zone]]'''<br> |
| − | === Literacy === | + | |
| − | '''Definition:''' Ages 7+ can read and write <br> | + | |
| − | '''Total population:''' 99.8% <br>
| + | |
| − | '''Male:''' 99.9% <br>
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| − | '''Female:''' 99.7% <br> | + | |
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| − | == Government ==
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| − | The Federal Government of Legalese is a split Executive/Legislative System. The Senate has its 200 members apprortioned among the regions, who prescribe two methods of selection:<br>
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| − | *Direct Election by the Region Populace to a 3 year term (applies to at least half of each region's senators)<br>
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| − | *Regional Council selects, from among its Councilors, a certian number of Senators. The Regional Council's head also becomes a Senator by default. Terms will last until the member loses their council seat, or the council removes them from the Senate.<br>
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| − | The Senate elects the Consul from among its Directly Elected memebership. The Consul shall be in charge of the Executive matters of Legalese, primarially those of domestic importance (though Consul Davies has been known to cross that line). As such, the Consulate shall consist of all the executive departments in the government. The Consul will appoint the heads of such departments from anyone in the populace, with approval by the Senate, execpt in the case where the appointee is already a directly-elected Senator. <br>
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| − | The Supreme Court of Legalese consists of Seven Life-Elected Justices, who will be the supreme authority in Legalese. However,those positions currently remain vacant.
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| − | === Country Name === | + | |
| − | '''Long Form:''' the Supreme Court of Legalese <br>
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| − | '''Short Form:''' Legalese <br> | + | |
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| − | === Government Type === | + | |
| − | Federal/Judicial Republic
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| − | === Capital ===
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| − | Legalese City
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| − | == Sports ==
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| − | === Soccer ===
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| − | The most popular game in Legalese is Soccer. The Legalese Association Football Confederation is the national governing body. It's arm, Soccer Legalese, handles club play, as well as the administration of the National Soccer League, set to begin Season I shortly.
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| − | * ...in the [[World Cup]]
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| − | Legalese has competed in the Qualifiers for the World Cup since WCXVIII.
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| − | * ...in the [[Atlantian Oceania Cup of Association Football]]
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| − | Legalese hosted AOCAF V, and have participated in every Regional Competition since.
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| − | * ...in the [[Cup of Harmony]]
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| − | Legalese looks to compete in their fourth 'CoH'. 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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| − | * National Soccer League
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| − | Opening the year before the beginning of World Cup XXII qualifying, the National Soccer League consists of 10 teams:
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| − | -Nadiaville Athletic
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| − | -Binchensburg SC
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| − | -Orange United (Okerson)
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| − | -Big Hammer FC (Gavelton)
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| − | -Legalese City
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| − | -Southside Stallions (Legalese City, South Side)
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| − | -Sagdineo Sporting
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| − | -FC Coastal (Numalia)
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| − | -Valinci United (Davia)
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| − | -Titan FC (Francis Town)
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| − | [[Category:Nations]]
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| − | [[Category:Atlantian Oceania]] | + | |
