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Malesia

Flag of Malesia
Motto: Who Needs Guns When You Have Trees?
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Region	South of Heaven
Capital	Amstelveen
Official Language(s)	Dutch Malesian, English Malesian
Leader	Joric Van Rijn
Population	8,250,000
Currency	Malesian Pound
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The Fiefdom of Malesia is a small democracy located on the region of South of Heaven. Malesia comprising the southern tip of the main island, Lucifia and smaller islets, most notable of these are Yuciferos and Bruijnland. Neighbouring Rollesia occupies the rest of Lucifia. Malesia is noted as being abundant in forests and home to animals not seen anywhere else in the world.

Malesia is a democracy, although is has come under intense light lately after a series of ruthless actions taken by the government have led to the deaths of many of its inhabitants.

Malesia is currently a member of the United Nations.

Geography

World Location

Malesia lies close to the Arctic Circle but receives a warm near-tropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, allowing for some of the northernmost rainforests on Earth. Lying between Greenland and Norway it sits directly in the Gulf Stream, giving it its abnormal climate.

The north of the country has summer highs in excess of 35°C. Winter has highs of 15°C.

Provinces

Malesia is divided into 14 small provinces.

Territory

Since gaining independence from Rolliesia in 1924, the two countries have kept close links with each other, opening trade routes together to faraway countries.

The waters of the Arctic Ocean around Lucifia to 20 nautical miles are owned by Rolliesia and Malesia, with land boundaries reaching into the ocean. Malesia itself occupies a small portion of the main island, with high mountains dropping dramatically down to the sea. Most of the mountains are forested and uninhabited, with only minor settlements dotted around the cliff areas. Many international expeditions have traversed the winding mountain paths with new animal species being discovered every week.

Most large settlements are built along the coast, where the golden beaches attract tourists from all over the globe. Most outlying islets are inhabited, many of them excessively urbanised with little scenery left. A small number of volcanic islets, however, remain untouched by human hands and have lush forests on the volcanic slopes. Regular cruises take tourists sightseeing these islets.

Climate

The north of the country has summer highs in excess of 35°C. Winter has highs of 15°C.

The islands have similar temperatures, the highs being slightly higher than on the mainland.

Economy

Malesia has a small economy, based mainly on trade from the larger countries. With help from Rollesia, its economy is becoming larger. Economic growth is good because of the low unemployment figures, with the vast majority of the workforce in the tourism industry. Malesia Head Economic Adviser, Jan Mellencamp, tourism is the main reason for Malaysia's economic explosion in recent years. Most industrial companies based in Malesia are small to medium-sized, making a good foothold for a future continuation of the current growth trend.

Exports

The main export from Malesia is oil which is extracted from the oil-rich seabeds around the islets. Second to oil is fish, which is caught and sold in great quantities. Deforestation is currently outlawed but should this become an option this may become the second biggest export in Malesia.

Main exports are:

• Oil
• Fish
• Automobiles
• Boats

Imports

Most imports come from the World Superpowers. These include, but are not limited to:

• Timber
• Coal
• Chemicals
• Foodstuffs
• Metals

Natural Resources

Oil is the main natural resource in Malesia. The rich oil-fields are likely to prove fruitful for decades to come, as they were only recently discovered adn the government has controlled the usage of oil, being able therefore to export excess oil.

There are coal and iron ore mines dotted in the forests near the capital, Amstelveen. These have semi-permanent mines, used only in the autumn season, being mined to fuel coal fires in the Amstelveen houses for winter.

Society

Demographics

Due to the country's size and geography, Malesia has one classified city, the other regional capitals being towns by law.

Many people who live on the east and west coasts are either immigrants from Rollesia or descendants of those who lived there before the independence of Malesia. In these areas, as much as 90% of the population have family roots in Rollesia. The south coast residents and those living on the islets are descended mainly from the Dutch who settled the islands in the 1500's, which is where the majority of the place names originate from. Dutch is still the principal language, albeit a rough dialect, as well as an equally rough English dialect. A small percentage, 4-5% are descended from Denmark with a similar proportion from both Germany and France, although these people have Dutch as their first tongue.

Religion

Malesia is predominantly Christian, with over 80% of the population Christian. About 10% are Jewish and the rest are either Atheist or Agnostic. Most Christians are members of the Malesian Evangelical Church of which 70% of Malesian Christians are members of.

Education

Malesia boasts an outstanding education system, with a high majority of pupils going into University. It houses one of Lucifia's most famous universities, the Haans J. Brecht University in The Keep, founded in 1967 by noted chemist Haans J. Brecht. He funded the building of the university out of his own pocket without government interference, hiring builders and buying materials himself. For his work in education, a national holiday was declared on his birthday, August 27th.

Languages taught in Malesian schools are Malesian Dutch and Malesian English, plus in some provinces, standard English and Dutch. In university, the possibilities are near limitless. Students can study English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Yiddish, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and smaller American and African languages.

Transport

Because of the lay of the land, there are few roads in Malesia, a major road traverses the rocky coast. It is the only means to travel from the east coast to west. Minor roads wind their way into the forests where they end at outposts and small communities deep inside the forests.

The major roads in Malesia have a maximum speed limit of 80mph, considerably higher than many other countries in the world. Although speed limits are higher, traffic accidents are significantly lower the their counterparts in Europe and North America.

There are no bridges or tunnels linking the mainland with the islets, a regular ferry service transports cars and lorries to the various islands. There are also separate ferry services for island-to-island travelling.

Famous Malesians

Actors/Actresses

• Tim Arnick (1965-)
• Evangeline Defleur (1978-)
• Nicolette Ferrier (1965-)
• Jan Geert (1923-1999)
• Paula Jansson (1945-)
• Geraard Stijpe (1901-2004)
• Williaam Thijssen (1976-)

Filmmakers

• Damien Albers (1945-)
• Janet Baskomp (1939-)
• Fritz Hasster (1967-)
• Kassandra Jensma (1970-)
• Sylvia Reroen (1954-)

Musicians

• Vander Geraerts (1976-)
• Jeroen Jeinmos (1987-)
• Harriet Klingma (1976-)
• Jos Stijnemann (1983-)
• Jostein de Cler (1956-1995)
• Sandra de Thinn (1976-)

Politicians

• Fritz Amhers (1943-) Foreign Minister 1999-2006
• Solomon Azhaker (1889-1978) President 1936-1952
• Kurt Braazhen (1952-) President 1975-1987
• Romijn Eebert (1948-) Education Minister 1998-2006
• Emma Grzybanek (1956-) Defense Secretary 2006-
• Daavid Linden (1927-2005) President 1952-1965
• Rickaard Marschall-Dorinus (1865-1948) First Malesian President 1924-1936
• Dwecka Rijnhard (1936-) President 1965-1975
• Simon Turner (1964-) President 1987-2006
• Joric Van Rijn (1972-) Current President 2006-

Scientists

• Haans Jarlmijn Brecht (1905-1999), chemist
• Viktor Castelen (1936-), biologist
• Donald Ghainab (1956-), psychologist
• Clarence Hainault (1948-), chemist
• Sarah Huijtens (1972-), neurologist
• Jan Kuijt (1956-), astronomer
• Barnabas Serhijt (1895-1975), astrophysicist

Sportspersons

• Florence Baashijm (1985-), gymnast
• Dirk Daagen (1978-), footballer
• Nikkala Dritten (1984-), badminton player
• Ian Gerhard (1981-), footballer
• Michael Hartmann (1964-), rugby player
• Blaine Jarvijk (1985-), tennis player
• Ralph Iames (1978-), athlete
• Georgina Loma (1982-), skier
• Emmaretta Morijna (1986-), figure skater
• Stefan Naarwijk (1981-), golfer
• Bernd Olewaar (1942-), racing driver
• Torsten Stagenaar (1965-), golfer
• Bernd van Dettmer (1984-), footballer
• Vivienne van Hywijk (1980-), yachtswoman