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The following is a report on the culture of the nation, MFUSR. It was compiled in the annual census.

Race

The Tryians

The majority of MFUSR's population (67%) trace their routes back to the nomadic Tyrian people of the continent. The Tyrians were fair-skinned with brown to black hair. Males and females were usually around 5'9" in height and 110 to 150 pounds in weight. MFUSR's modern Tyrians maintain these same proportions to this day. Unlike other ethnic groups, Tyrians do not take much pride in their tribal past, and are eager to integrate with the other cultures of the world after years of isolation.

The Drull

The second largest ethnicity (16%) in MFUSR are the Drull. These seafaring warriors were historically situated along the southern mainland's coast. In 1876 CE, the Drull landed in MFUSR's southern reigons and began a settled life. However, they remained relatively unknown to the Tryian population until the modern travel and communication technologies were developed. The Drull have a darker skin tone than the Tyrians and are built taller. Historically, the Drull have had no legal problems with being a minority group in MFUSR. However, prejudices still exist against them, especially in MFUSR's most nothern areas.

Other Races

The remainder of MFUSR's population is made up of a variety of groups. Many of these people have immigrated to the country to reap the benefits of its modern education and healthcare system. These groups tend to live in MFUSR's southern urban areas, creating diverse centers of cultural exchange.

Religion

In a political sense, MFUSR is 100% Atheist. The nation's constitution goes so far as to say There are no dieties. All military personnel and government officials are forbidden to practice any form of religion. However, organzied systems of belief are not banned from MFUSR. The citizens of MFUSR are free to practice any creed that they wish. Furthermore, schools are encouraged to teach the beliefs and histories of a variety of global religions.

In a recent poll, 19% of MFUSR's population described themselves as religious.

Religions of MFUSR (according to a 2003 poll)

• Islam (7%)
• Roman Catholicism (5%)
• Tyrian Pagan Traditions (4%)
• Hinduism (1%)
• Other Christian Denomination (1%)
• Other (1%)

Language

Tyrian

Tyrian is MFUSR's official language. All state regulated signs and literature are printed in this language. The language consists of a runic alphabet made up of 25 different glyphs. When the Drull arrived, Tyrian was also translated into the Roman alphabet, ommiting the letter "Q". Most of MFUSR's print is in this romanized version, but children are still taught the runes in school. The language itself is very guttural and hard to speak in for non-natives.

Zog

Zog is the language of the Drull. In contrast to Tyrian, Zog is a very "light-sounding" language that rolls of the tip of the tounge. Zog uses all 26 letters of the Roman alphabet. The langauge was so interesting to the Tyrian natives that a predominantly Drullic province was renamed to "Zog". Zog is not recognized as a second language of MFUSR, because most Drullic children and immigrants learn Tyrian anyway. Less than 2% of MFUSR's population speaks Zog as their first language.

Names

In MFUSR, the first name in one's title is the family name. The following name is the person's individual name. When reffering to a citizen that one is not casual with, one would address the citizen as "comrade" followed by the citizen's family name. A citizen named "Jeyrk Damien" would be addressed as "Comrade Jeyrk". Citizens that are friendly with one another tend to call their acquaintances by their second name. The only exception to this rule is the Crimson Knight. His or her family name comes second, and he or she is reffered to by their familliar name. This is because the Crimson Knight is supossed to be a champion of the people. "Uchenko Yuri" became "Yuri Uchenko" after being appointed and is reffered to as "General Yuri".

Architecture

The majority of MFUSR's structures are built in the traditional Tyrian fashion: with white stone and large rounded arches. Tyrian architecture also makes heavy use of the dome. Political buildings almost always have at least one domed roof. Larger houses tend to have domes as well.

The average dwelling of a citizen of MFUSR is a one floor apartment. Each apartment is equipped with a kitchen, eating room, 2 bathrooms, a parlor, and 2-3 bedrooms. The nation's socialist system of government ensures that the needs of its citizens are met. Housing is not based on pay. Larger families will recieve larger houses, while single citizens live in more modest abodes. However, the housing situation never gets out of hand, considering how families are forbidden to have more than 3 children.

Artwork

Historically, the Tyrians did very little illustration or sculpture. The only evidence of works of art before the Drullic settlement are small statues of tribal gods. The Drull introduced the Tyrians to the art of painting on canvas. Since then, art has taken off in MFUSR. In modern art, surrealism is very popular.

MFUSR does have a rich literary history. Even from ancient times, legendary tales and accounts of battles were recorded. In modern MFUSR, books and graphic novels are popular among people of all ages. The 99% literacy rate proves this.

Music

MFUSR's musical pastime involves stringed instruments. Crude forms of guitars can be found in ancient Tyrian ruins. In the modern era, genres that place a high emphasis upon instrumental mastery, such as progressive rock, classical music, and certain varieties of metal, enjoy great popularity. More lyrically-oriented genres, such as rap and folk music do not have as great of a following.

MFUSR's top-selling albums of 2004

• Snakes on a Plane by Liquid Boron - 23 million copies sold
• Guardians of the Astral Realm by Azure Knight - 18 million copies sold
• An Evening with Dr. Alan by Dr. Alan - 10 million copies sold
• In the Court of the Krispy Kreme by The Tooth Machine - 9 million copies sold
• March of the Grenadiers by Blitz - 9 million copies sold

Entertainment

There is a huge industry for television, movies, and games in MFUSR. 100% of all homes are equipped with a TV set, 94% of MFUSR's citizens own a video game system of some kind, and all of MFUSR's homes are internet capable. Many television and films in MFUSR are rather violent and offensive in nature. This may be due to the nation's support of free speech and the lack of regulation of the entertainment industry for content.

MFUSR's television programs by genre

• Action/Drama (43%)
• Educational/Informative (21%)
• Animation (12%)
• Comedy (10%)
• News/Talk Shows (9%)
• Pornography (5%)

MFUSR's games by genre

• Strategy (40%)
• Dating Sim (28%)
• RPG (20%)
• Action (11%)
• Sports (1%)