Matyanserremia
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| Motto: "Never underestimate the power of idiots in large groups" | |
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| Region | Nasicournia |
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| Capital | Electrical City |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Yossarian Stapleton |
| Population | 875 million |
| Currency | Matyan Dollar |
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The Democratic Republic of Matyanserremia is a peaceful, left-leaning nation known for its genuine, hard-working citizens and stunning geographical features. As a country it is relatively young, however ancient Matyans have occupied the continent for thousands of years.
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History
It is not completely known how long ancient Matyan tribes have occupied the continent, however, estimates range from 2000 - 1000 B.C. Ancient Matyan tribes were nomadic in nature, with many tribes known to travel hundreds of kilometres each year following their food. Each tribe had their own culture and spoke their own language, however the mixing of different tribes was very common. Although tribes would often compete with each other for the same food sources, all Matyan tribes adhered to a common Code of Honour, and warring between tribes was virtually unknown.
Because of its island geography, outside contact was rare until the global exploration and trade by Europeans occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Matyans were known to make beautiful rugs, and a trade route between the Matyan island and England was established due to the high demand for these items. Additionally, Matyan tribes would often trade spices and fur in return for tools and literature. As a result, Matyan technology rapidly caught up with the rest of the developed world.
In the late 19th century, Matyan tribes began to mix with each other on a more permanent basis, and small villages were formed at key locations where food and water were in abundance, typically near the western coast and the near rivers further inland. English became the language commonly spoken, partially due to the large amounts of trade with England, and also because a large amount of the literature they received was written in English.
The Matyans chose to formally establish themselves as a republic in the summer of 1908. Holoto Cevra was democratically elected as the Matyanserremia's first leader, and the country's basic rights including freedom of speech and freedom of religion were established.
Geography
Matyanserremia is an island continent, situated in the Nasicournia region. Its climate is mainly temperate, with arid regions in the southern central portion of the continent.
Three mountainous areas exist on the continent; a small range to the northwest near the coast, a longer range in the eastern central portion of the continent, and another mountainous area in the western central portion of the continent. The two mountainous areas in the western half of the continent are believed to have formed from intense tectonic and volcanic events in that area some three thousand years ago (known by ancient Matyan peoples as P'iro vol Termpet, or "the time of fire").
| Area | 1,026,350 square kilometres |
| Highest Point | Mount Veronica: 5,550 metres |
| Lowest Point | Chinaman's Surprise: -75 metres |
Natural Wonders
The Colranado Range
The Colranado Range is a short, but tall range of mountains to the country's northwest, which is believed to have formed after a massive historic earthquake. It is located to the east of the coastal city of New Colranado, often leaving many parts of the city in shadow for a significant part of the day.
Lake Fairfield
Lake Fairfield is an area of approximately 700 square kilometres, situated some 100 kilometres to the east of Electrical City. It is a series of tall peaks, lakes and a dense pine forest. Almost all of the mountains in the area were created by volcanic activity, and as a result much of the surrounding area has very rich soil, particularly to the east. The entire area is classed as a national park, and is protected by the National Wonders Act 1985, meaning that the area is virtually untouched by large scale development.
People
The following data is taken from the 2006 Matyan Census.
| Population | 75,500,000 |
| Density | 73.56 people/square kilometre |
| Age structure | |
| 0-18 years | 27.5% (9,966,128 male / 10,796,372 female) |
| 19-65 years | 62.3% (24,035,652 male / 23,000,848 female) |
| 66 years and older | 10% (3,744,800 male / 3,805,200 female) |
| Median age | |
| Total | 30 years |
| Male | 28.6 years |
| Female | 31.8 years |
| Population growth rate | 1.55% |
| Sex ratio | |
| 0-18 years | 0.92 males / female |
| 19-65 years | 1.04 males / female |
| 66 years and over | 0.98 males / female |
| Life expectancy at birth | |
| Total | 85.4 years |
| Male | 83.2 years |
| Female | 87.6 years |
| Nationality | |
| Noun | Matyan(s) | Adjective | Matyan | </tr>
| Ethnic groups | Native Matyan: 71%, White: 20%, Asian: 4% |
Nationality:
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noun: Australian(s)
adjective: Australian
Ethnic groups:
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white 92%, Asian 7%, aboriginal and other 1%
Religions:
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Catholic 26.4%, Anglican 20.5%, other Christian 20.5%, Buddhist 1.9%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 12.7%, none 15.3% (2001 Census)
Languages:
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English 79.1%, Chinese 2.1%, Italian 1.9%, other 11.1%, unspecified 5.8% (2001 Census)
Literacy:
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definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 99%
male: 99%
female: 99% (2003 est.)
