Metalgolem
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| National Motto: "Kick 'Em When They're Up, Kick 'Em When They're Down" | ||
| Map: | 
Metalgolem is in Blue | |
| Region | Cerescapia | |
| Population (August 2007) | ~5.766 Billion | |
| Official language | Metalgol | |
| Capital | Despair | |
| Largest Religions | ??? | |
| National Plant | ??? | |
| National Animal | Buffalo | |
| Tech Level | Modern Tech | |
| Government - Leader |
Dictatorship The Omnipotent Benevolent All-Knowing Father. | |
| CHDI | ??? - ??? | |
| Currency | Celeron (Cel) | |
| Independence | 200s BC | |
| National Holiday | ??? | |
| UN Status | Non-Member | |
| Internet TLD | ??? | |
| Phone Code | ??? | |
| Stats: NSEconomy Pipian XML | ||
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Metalgolem is a huge nation in the northwestern part of Cerescapia, west of Pmace and north of Asyhlo AO. Its population is 5.766 billion (August 2007 estimate).
Flag
The current flag of Metalgolem was designed, drawn and ordered by The Omnipotent Benevolent All-Knowing Father and represents his oneness as the creator and beloved leader of the The Towering Omnipotent Realm of Metalgolem. The white star represents the bright guiding light of supreme divine power on a blue sea of all creation. Metalgol law states that no other flag shall fly above the nation's flag. All governemnt buildings fly the flag prominently. Previous flags of Metalgolem are not flown or displayed except in a historical context - most notably during the Octoberfest celebrations that take place during the month of October.
History
Early Metalgolem (300BC-1800)
Metalgolem was first settled around 300 BC, probably by people from the north.
In the 1300s, the Gypsy or Roma people began to establish camps in the hills and forests of northern Metalgolem.
Colonial Period (1800-1900)
Metalgolem's aristocracy first began to colonize offshore areas in the very late 1700s, when they seized control of the islands of Prosper and Rapture. This began a period of colonization that would last a century.
Colonization of Asyhlo AO
In 1812, settlers from Metalgolem "discovered" Asyhlo AO, despite the fact that it was already inhabited. They quickly colonized the island over the next thirty years, building up a town at Palmela in the north of the island (Palmela had previously been the largest native community, with about 36 residents). The colony did well due to extensive banana and tobacco plantations around the north of the island. In the south's mountainous jungle, the natives lived relatively undisturbed.
The Metalgol leaders created an aristocracy system like they had back home, and created a Duke at the top. The most prominent of these, and the first one to rule from Asyhlo and not back in Metalgol, was Duke Wanderley, who preferred to be referred to as the Duke of Palmela. Appointed in 1885, he was a very popular leader, and a small pro-independence movement sprang up in the 1890s. The Duke himself felt that the Asyhloan people should have the right to create their own laws and elect their own leaders.
In 1896, after an informal poll of citizens, Duke Wanderley declared that normal citizens should have the right to conduct informal polls. The government of Metalgolem criticized this, and attempted to remove Duke Wanderley and replace him. The Duke refused, and Metalgol sailors were sent to attack the island. The Duke therefore declared the Asyhlo Autonomous Organization, a military and political body that would fight for independence. (The new nation was eventually named Asyhlo AO in its honor.) The Asyhloans eventually won their independence by sinking one of Metalgolem's ships using coconuts bombarded at it; the Metalgol government decided that dealing with the Asyhloans would be “too bothersome.”
Post-Colonial Period (1900-1950)
Modern Metalgolem (1950-2007)
Geography and Climate
Geographically Metalgolem is part of the Cerescapian mainland. South of the mainland are two offshore islands. The larger island is Prosper and the smaller island is Rapture. Currently, the islands are in use as penal colonies. Each of the islands is self sufficient for it's own energy and the only way onto or off the island is by air transport.
Climate
Despair
Despair is Metalgolem's capital. It is located on the southern coast between the two islands.
Rural Areas
Maritime Claims
Natural Resources
Government
Executive
The leader of Metalgolem is the Omnipotent Benevolent All-Knowing Father.
Legislative
Political Parties
Political parties are considered illegal, and there are no operative opposition parties in Metalgolem.
Judicial
Foreign Relations
Centerpieces of Foreign Policy
Membership of the United Nations
Metalgolem is not a UN member. It is the only nation in Cerescapia not to be.
