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leader=Steffan Monde
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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
  
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The Experimental Communes of Mephras is a nation based on a continent. It strives to serve its citizens and its environment. The economy is fairly strong, however the citizens are always placed before economic gain. Mephras has had a long history with much conflict, however recently the various groups have come together to form a peace loving and laid back nation.
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The Empire of Mephras is a nation based on a continent. It strives to serve its citizens and its environment. The economy is fairly strong, however the citizens are always placed before economic gain. Mephras has had a long history with much conflict, however recently the various groups have come together to form a peace loving and laid back nation.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The History of Mephras begins in approximately 1853, when a group of Scientists decided they were fed up with the regulation they faced in the various "Enlightened" Nations of the world. They wished to perform research that was considered immoral and unethical, which they thought as necessary for human survival. Originally, a group of 100 scientists and their families set out to find a new place to live. As they were sailing on the Atlantic, they found their way into a new sea, and their eyes found a new land, full of vegetation and life. Deciding this was where they would settle, the group landed in 1858. The scientists wished to build a society in which technology would solve all the problems of society, a technological utopia.
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The first few years were difficult, as the original 450 scientists set up their small community. But within a few years, the community was already prospering. The nation had an extremely open immigration policy, and during the years of the world wars, millions came to the nation. Science continued to progress, and people continued to stream in, lured by the ideas of the scientists and the promise of a decent living. By 1904, the nation had grown to over 100000000 people.
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At this point, the nation began to implement more policies that would bring it further to its goal of a technological utopia. All children were placed in community run orphanages, which provided exceptional and equal education for all children, a feat amazing for the time. People were also encouraged to have more children, to increase the population more. With this, the population skyrocketed, placing strain on the nation. By 1950, the nation had grown to over 450000000. Greater Technological achievements were made, and the population continued to grow until it hit one billion in 1975. At this time, the nation decided to pursue a polygamous approach to all human relationships. All people were encouraged to use contraception and test for diseases however, and the health of the nation did not suffer. Today, in 2007, the nation creates all babies in test tubes which are placed in women and delivered, and the population still grows, however the growth rate has slowed greatly.
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== Geography and Climate ==
 
== Geography and Climate ==
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The most important city in the nation is the capital, Euphova. Built with an emphasis on beauty, and in the center of the nation, this city houses most of the important government offices, and has a metropolitan population of about 23 million. It is also the cultural hub, with various opera houses, theatre companies, museums, and zoos. It has been called the "Jewel of Mephras", and the "City in the Garden."
 
The most important city in the nation is the capital, Euphova. Built with an emphasis on beauty, and in the center of the nation, this city houses most of the important government offices, and has a metropolitan population of about 23 million. It is also the cultural hub, with various opera houses, theatre companies, museums, and zoos. It has been called the "Jewel of Mephras", and the "City in the Garden."
  
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Techno Trade City is the center of the import export business in the nation. Despite being a command economy, there is significant trade between the nation and various other nations. Built on an island off the coast, the city is built largely with futuristic architecture, and a liberal use of neon, giving it the name, the "City of Neon." It houses about 30 million Mephrasians, and approximately 5 million peoples of various other nationalities. Control is lessened in this area, making it the home of many who wish for more freedom than is allowed by the state. It also houses the largest port in the nation, through which over 80% of imports and exports are handled.  
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Techno Trade City is the center of the import export business in the nation. Built on an island off the coast, the city is built largely with futuristic architecture, and a liberal use of neon, giving it the name, the "City of Neon." It houses about 30 million Mephrasians, and approximately 5 million peoples of various other nationalities. It also houses the largest port in the nation, through which over 30% of imports and exports are handled.  
  
 
Bliss is the center of the northern resort region. It is an attraction in its own right, with beautiful natural beauty and Mediterranean architecture. It houses various rental villas and hotels which are often full of visitors. Its white sand beaches and clear blue waters draw millions every year. Also known for its legendary nightlife and dining. It is also a transport hub for the various smaller islands on which many of the richer classes take their vacation. Known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" and "The Fountain City." While only 4 million people inhabit the metropolitan area, the vacationers swell the size to almost 35 million at peak season.
 
Bliss is the center of the northern resort region. It is an attraction in its own right, with beautiful natural beauty and Mediterranean architecture. It houses various rental villas and hotels which are often full of visitors. Its white sand beaches and clear blue waters draw millions every year. Also known for its legendary nightlife and dining. It is also a transport hub for the various smaller islands on which many of the richer classes take their vacation. Known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" and "The Fountain City." While only 4 million people inhabit the metropolitan area, the vacationers swell the size to almost 35 million at peak season.
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== Economy ==
 
== Economy ==
  
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Under the new system, Mephras has switched to a command economy. However, steps have been put into place to assure that the worker is represented within the system. With the help of advanced supercomputers, supply and demand are closely monitored to assure that prices are accurate and that the economy will stay stable. The main focus of factories are the basic necessities of life. With the change, the economy took a large hit, but has recently stabilized. The hope is that eventually with steady growth, the nation will be able to produce high quality goods and be entirely self sufficient. There is an importance based on agriculture and housing.
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After languishing under the weight of a state run command economy, the new government is looking into intense amounts of economic liberalization throughout the nation, however change is still slow going. A general reduction in the tax rate is also in the work. Foreign investment is also sought throughout the nation.
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Trade is something that is highly regulated, any imports must be substituted with an export, in order to keep a good trade balance, and to protect the nation's industries from foreign competition.  
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== Transportation ==
 
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Another important portion of the Mephrasian budget is improving transportation infrastructure. Current infrastructure is highly traditional rail based with some roads. Private cars are highly restricted and no true highways exist within the nation. Roads with buses and subways are more common in the larger cities, however most cities attempt to keep necessities within walking or biking distance. Recently interest has been show in maglev train technology, however this will only be implemented as the economy grows. The lower castes generally rely on mass transportation and light vehicles, while the upper castes are allowed cars and some even utilize private helicopters.
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== Culture and Society ==
 
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Mephras is a culture that attempts to strike a balance between order and freedom, so that its citizens may live a peaceful yet free life. All people are subject to what many nations would consider a high amount of intrusion into their life. However, they are also some of the most open and free people in existence. Marriage does not exist in Mephras, and people are encouraged to practice polygamy. Orgies are a staple of the Mephrasian culture. All people are routinely tested for STDs and state of the art contraception is always employed. All forms of entertainment are wildly popular, including higher class entertainment such as opera and theatre. People have access to various books and television shows and video games that fill most of their down time. This makes many view Mephrasians as somewhat empty shallow people, but they tend to enjoy their hollow lives.
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'''Work Life'''
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While various jobs exist within the nation, each is important to the societal system. Many nations would consider the average Mephrasian pampered, and that is true to a certain extent. Generally, a person is required to work at his job for 25 hours a week. Because people are better suited to the job, the hours are greatly reduced. Workers are also given a mandatory 5 week vacation every year. People are also required to complete 10 hours of creative work each week. This can vary from are work to volunteering, and is chosen at the discretion of the person. The rest of the time is general spent in leisure, which the government wishes to provide state of the art places for (not present at this time).
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'''The Caste System'''
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One of the more controversial institutions is the caste system. People are divided into Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta, and are further divided into plus and minus. Alpha plus represents the pinnacle of society, while Delta minus is somewhat of a dreg. However, each person is given choices for their caste, it is not given by birth. The job of an Alpha has large amounts of stress and complication compared to that of a Delta, which is extremely stress free. While intelligence plays a role, it is not uncommon for extremely intelligent students to select a less stressful job of a Gamma or Delta. Children who display an excellent work ethic and are highly motivated find themselves in Beta and Alpha places. While Alphas have access to extreme luxury, even the lowly Delta is given a decent place to live. This system guarantees full lifetime employment and care for all within the nation. People can change castes at will, as long as they can complete the work required of the different caste. People who exhibit extreme talent in the creative arts can also achieve a higher caste in that realm. The current breakdown is approximately 10% alpha 20% beta 35% gamma and 35% delta.
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Almost everyone in the nation is atheist, worshiping only the hedonism of their everyday lives. Some have taken up vestiges of various religions as another leisure activity, doing yoga, playing with tarot cards and purchasing religious idols and statues for decorations.
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== Demographics ==
 
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'''Racial Makeup'''
 
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69% thoroughly mixed Mephrasian
 
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6% Caucasian Mephrasian
 
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6%  East Asian Mephrasian
 
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9%  Native Mephrasian
 
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5%  African Mephrasian
 
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5%  South and West Asian Mephrasian
 
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'''Age Structure'''
 
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== Education ==
 
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The Mephrasian Education System is tied highly to its treatment of children in general. Children are raised completely independent of any parentage, in state run orphanages. However, contrary to the word in various cultures, these orphanages are extremely well funded and well run. Each child receives his own 230 square foot bedroom and access to communal showers and dining. Similar to a university or boarding school. Education is emphasized from a young age, as well as diversity of thought. These orphanages also serve as schools for the children, up to the age of 18. After this, all Mephrasian children are given a year to travel around the nation, and contemplate the future. After this year, they may enter universities, or start working in a lower caste job. Many go on to university and after finishing are recommended for various jobs which will determine their caste.
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Mephrasian children are highly monitored and tested, to see their potential in various jobs, and recommendations and guidance are offered throughout their educational lives. However, in the end, they must chose which job and which caste they will enter.
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== Government ==
 
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The Government has recently transitioned from a principality to a revolutionary form of government. Steffan Monde has become the head of the new revolutionary government, and has many new ideas for the country. He plans to institute a command economy with an emphasis on technology. While many fear this will be a step towards greater authoritarianism. Monde is the chairman of a group of 9 chief scientists who will in affect set the agenda of the nation each year. However, each of their ideas and plans will be subjected to a vote by the people of the nation. There is also an electronic system of suggestion which all citizens have access to at all times. If 15% of people wish for a change of government, a recall poll will be taken, where if a simple majority wish for change, the government will be dissolved, and new elections will be called. Also, all people are free to file papers to leave the nation, and are free to do so, as long as they complete the forms. Each person is provided with transportation to the new place of their choice if they wish to leave.
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The Government has recently transitioned from a state system of Communism to an Absolute Monarchy under the Empress. However there are still veins through which people can have their voices heard. The new government is still under construction, and how the final system will be has yet to be seen.
  
 
== Military ==
 
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The Mephrasian Military is a small force for the size of the nation. Currently it has approximately 1,000,000 active personnel, less than .1% of the population. Most of the military budget is focused on high tech robotic exoskeletons (mechs) and robotic fighting units. The prime agenda of the military is defense. Research into missile defense and sea mines is increasing and seen as the best path to protect the nation. Civil Defense shelters are also part of this plan.
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The Mephrasian Military is a small force for the size of the nation. Currently it has approximately 1,000,000 active personnel, less than .1% of the population. Most of the military budget is focused on naval and costal defense. The prime agenda of the military is defense. Research into missile defense and sea mines is increasing and seen as the best path to protect the nation. Civil Defense shelters are also part of this plan.
  
 
== Current Events ==
 
== Current Events ==

Latest revision as of 16:27, 28 October 2007

Mephras
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Flag of Mephras
Motto: Omnia Omnibus Ubique
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Region Nova
Capital Euphova
Largest city Techno Trade City
Official Language(s) French, English
Leader HRH Mei Mian
Population Approximately 1.9 billion
Currency phran 
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Introduction

The Empire of Mephras is a nation based on a continent. It strives to serve its citizens and its environment. The economy is fairly strong, however the citizens are always placed before economic gain. Mephras has had a long history with much conflict, however recently the various groups have come together to form a peace loving and laid back nation.

History

TO BE DONE

Geography and Climate

Mephras resides on a section of a great continent with it's total land area approximately that of India. The nation is densely populated, and over 90% of people live in the cities. Since all cities are constructed in a dense fashion, there is still a considerable amount of land dedicated to farming and natural landscapes. Many of the locals refer to the nation as the wave or the fin, as it has that appearance from space The northern portion of the nation is generally flat, along with most of the coastline. The central region is more hilly, however still fairly flat, while the southerly regions are much more mountainous, although the mountains aren't extremely high.

The climate is generally continental in the central region, and tropical in the northern regions, while it can get quite cold in the mountains of the southern regions. Rainfall is high across the nation, allowing farm production to be high. Tropical forest exists in the north, while temperate forests and grassland dominate the rest of the nation.

Important Cities

The most important city in the nation is the capital, Euphova. Built with an emphasis on beauty, and in the center of the nation, this city houses most of the important government offices, and has a metropolitan population of about 23 million. It is also the cultural hub, with various opera houses, theatre companies, museums, and zoos. It has been called the "Jewel of Mephras", and the "City in the Garden."

Techno Trade City is the center of the import export business in the nation. Built on an island off the coast, the city is built largely with futuristic architecture, and a liberal use of neon, giving it the name, the "City of Neon." It houses about 30 million Mephrasians, and approximately 5 million peoples of various other nationalities. It also houses the largest port in the nation, through which over 30% of imports and exports are handled.

Bliss is the center of the northern resort region. It is an attraction in its own right, with beautiful natural beauty and Mediterranean architecture. It houses various rental villas and hotels which are often full of visitors. Its white sand beaches and clear blue waters draw millions every year. Also known for its legendary nightlife and dining. It is also a transport hub for the various smaller islands on which many of the richer classes take their vacation. Known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" and "The Fountain City." While only 4 million people inhabit the metropolitan area, the vacationers swell the size to almost 35 million at peak season.

Economy

After languishing under the weight of a state run command economy, the new government is looking into intense amounts of economic liberalization throughout the nation, however change is still slow going. A general reduction in the tax rate is also in the work. Foreign investment is also sought throughout the nation.

Transportation

TO BE REDONE

Culture and Society

TO BE REDONE

Demographics

Age Structure

21% 0-18 28% 19-38 23% 39-60 18% 60-110

Education

TO BE REDONE

Government

The Government has recently transitioned from a state system of Communism to an Absolute Monarchy under the Empress. However there are still veins through which people can have their voices heard. The new government is still under construction, and how the final system will be has yet to be seen.

Military

The Mephrasian Military is a small force for the size of the nation. Currently it has approximately 1,000,000 active personnel, less than .1% of the population. Most of the military budget is focused on naval and costal defense. The prime agenda of the military is defense. Research into missile defense and sea mines is increasing and seen as the best path to protect the nation. Civil Defense shelters are also part of this plan.

Current Events

Recently, Mephras has entered the international political scene, joining both the United Civil Rights Alliance, and the Free World Alliance. It has also recently attempted to establish more embassies.

Current Embassies Pinguinium Si Se Puede Damirez


STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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