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'''The United Empire of the Minnesotan Confederacy''' is an [[Wikipedia:Absolute monarchy|absolute monarchy]] located in the [[Wikipedia:Midwestern United States|Midwest]], and comprised of the following [[Wikipedia:U.S. state|state]]s: [[Wikipedia:Minnesota|Minnesota]], [[Wikipedia:North Dakota|North Dakota]], [[Wikipedia:South Dakota|South Dakota]], [[Wikipedia:Nebraska|Nebraska]], [[Wikipedia:Kansas|Kansas]], [[Wikipedia:Iowa|Iowa]], [[Wikipedia:Missouri|Missouri]], [[Wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], [[Wikipedia:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]], [[Wikipedia:Michigan|Michigan]], [[Wikipedia:Indiana|Indiana]], [[Wikipedia:Ohio|Ohio]], [[Wikipedia:Kentucky|Kentucky]], [[Wikipedia:West Virginia|West Virginia]], [[Wikipedia:Maryland|Maryland]], [[Wikipedia:Hawaii|Hawaii]], and [[Wikipedia:Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]] (note: Puerto Rico was granted [[Wikipedia:U.S. state|statehood]]). In addition, [[Wikipedia:Liberia|Liberia]], the [[Wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]], and the Minnesotan Confederate Outlying Islands (comprised of [[Wikipedia:United States Virgin Islands|Virgin Islands]], [[Wikipedia:Navassa Island|Navassa Island]], [[Wikipedia:American Samoa|American Samoa]], [[Wikipedia:Guam|Guam]], [[Wikipedia:Northern Mariana Islands|Northern Mariana Islands]], [[Wikipedia:Marshall Islands|Marshall Islands]], [[Wikipedia:Palau|Palau]], [[Wikipedia:Federated States of Micronesia|Micronesia]], [[Wikipedia:Baker Island|Baker Island]], [[Wikipedia:Howland Island|Howland Island]], [[Wikipedia:Jarvis Island|Jarvis Island]], [[Wikipedia:Johnston Atoll|Johnston Atoll]], [[Wikipedia:Kingman Reef|Kingman Reef]], [[Wikipedia:Midway Atoll|Midway Atoll]], [[Wikipedia:Navassa Island|Navassa Island]] , [[Wikipedia:Palmyra Atoll|Palmyra Atoll]], and [[Wikipedia:Wake Island|Wake Island]]) are self-governing Commonwealth Realms that acknowledge [[J.L. I|Kaiser J.L. I]] as sovereign. While the Minnesotan Confederacy is an [[Wikipedia:Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] [[Wikipedia:Single-party state|single-party state]] that never holds [[Wikipedia:Election|election]]s, the [[Wikipedia:Government|government]] is highly [[Wikipedia:Decentralization|decentralized]] and almost completely free of [[Wikipedia:Corruption|corruption]]. Most [[Wikipedia:Civil liberties|civil liberties]] are fully protected, on paper and in practice, by the government; however, even the remotest semblance of [[Wikipedia:Dissent|dissent]] is [[Wikipedia:Political repression|ruthlessly smashed]]. The Minnesotan Confederacy has a robust [[Wikipedia:Free market|free-market]] [[Wikipedia:Economic system|economy]] characterized by tremendous annual [[Wikipedia:Economic growth|growth]], minimal [[Wikipedia:Inflation|inflation]], a favorable balance of [[Wikipedia:Trade|trade]], and huge budgetary [[Wikipedia:Surplus|surplus]]es. The nation is a prominent actor on the [[Wikipedia:Global politics|world stage]]. | '''The United Empire of the Minnesotan Confederacy''' is an [[Wikipedia:Absolute monarchy|absolute monarchy]] located in the [[Wikipedia:Midwestern United States|Midwest]], and comprised of the following [[Wikipedia:U.S. state|state]]s: [[Wikipedia:Minnesota|Minnesota]], [[Wikipedia:North Dakota|North Dakota]], [[Wikipedia:South Dakota|South Dakota]], [[Wikipedia:Nebraska|Nebraska]], [[Wikipedia:Kansas|Kansas]], [[Wikipedia:Iowa|Iowa]], [[Wikipedia:Missouri|Missouri]], [[Wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], [[Wikipedia:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]], [[Wikipedia:Michigan|Michigan]], [[Wikipedia:Indiana|Indiana]], [[Wikipedia:Ohio|Ohio]], [[Wikipedia:Kentucky|Kentucky]], [[Wikipedia:West Virginia|West Virginia]], [[Wikipedia:Maryland|Maryland]], [[Wikipedia:Hawaii|Hawaii]], and [[Wikipedia:Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]] (note: Puerto Rico was granted [[Wikipedia:U.S. state|statehood]]). In addition, [[Wikipedia:Liberia|Liberia]], the [[Wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]], and the Minnesotan Confederate Outlying Islands (comprised of [[Wikipedia:United States Virgin Islands|Virgin Islands]], [[Wikipedia:Navassa Island|Navassa Island]], [[Wikipedia:American Samoa|American Samoa]], [[Wikipedia:Guam|Guam]], [[Wikipedia:Northern Mariana Islands|Northern Mariana Islands]], [[Wikipedia:Marshall Islands|Marshall Islands]], [[Wikipedia:Palau|Palau]], [[Wikipedia:Federated States of Micronesia|Micronesia]], [[Wikipedia:Baker Island|Baker Island]], [[Wikipedia:Howland Island|Howland Island]], [[Wikipedia:Jarvis Island|Jarvis Island]], [[Wikipedia:Johnston Atoll|Johnston Atoll]], [[Wikipedia:Kingman Reef|Kingman Reef]], [[Wikipedia:Midway Atoll|Midway Atoll]], [[Wikipedia:Navassa Island|Navassa Island]] , [[Wikipedia:Palmyra Atoll|Palmyra Atoll]], and [[Wikipedia:Wake Island|Wake Island]]) are self-governing Commonwealth Realms that acknowledge [[J.L. I|Kaiser J.L. I]] as sovereign. While the Minnesotan Confederacy is an [[Wikipedia:Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] [[Wikipedia:Single-party state|single-party state]] that never holds [[Wikipedia:Election|election]]s, the [[Wikipedia:Government|government]] is highly [[Wikipedia:Decentralization|decentralized]] and almost completely free of [[Wikipedia:Corruption|corruption]]. Most [[Wikipedia:Civil liberties|civil liberties]] are fully protected, on paper and in practice, by the government; however, even the remotest semblance of [[Wikipedia:Dissent|dissent]] is [[Wikipedia:Political repression|ruthlessly smashed]]. The Minnesotan Confederacy has a robust [[Wikipedia:Free market|free-market]] [[Wikipedia:Economic system|economy]] characterized by tremendous annual [[Wikipedia:Economic growth|growth]], minimal [[Wikipedia:Inflation|inflation]], a favorable balance of [[Wikipedia:Trade|trade]], and huge budgetary [[Wikipedia:Surplus|surplus]]es. The nation is a prominent actor on the [[Wikipedia:Global politics|world stage]]. | ||
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− | + | One of the Minnesotan Confederacy's finest assets, it is almost universally agreed, is its rich diversity of unique and wondrous cultures, a blend of West, East, North, and South, all converging in a single nation, and working together in harmonious coexistence to build a great nation. While the majority of the nation's population (just under 90$) is [[Wikipedia:White (people)|white]], many minority groups have a large presence, as well, particularly [[Wikipedia:African American|African American]]s, both [[Wikipedia:Black (people)|black]] people whose families have been in the country for centuries as well as new arrivals, most notably [[Wikipedia:Somali people|Somali]] refugees. [[Wikipedia:Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia]]n refugees are also a sizable minority, especially [[Wikipedia:Hmong people|Hmong]]; the Minnesotan Confederacy does, in fact, one of the largest Hmong populations in the world. Also prevalent are immigrants from [[Wikipedia:Vietnam|Vietnam]], [[Wikipedia:Laos|Laos]], and [[Wikipedia:Cambodia|Cambodia]]. [[Wikipedia:Hispanic America|Hispanic]]s (especially [[Wikipedia:Demographics of Mexico|Mexican]]s), [[Wikipedia:Native Americans|Native American]]s, and other groups are present, as well. Remarkably, for such a diverse nation, racism is very rare. Skin color is usually the last thing a person notices when he meets someone else, and interracial dating and marriage are quite common. The bulk of the population is warmly receptive to immigrants, whatever their country of origin, and immensely proud of the nation's diversity. | |
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− | + | Minnesota's diversity is not limited to ethnic background. There is also great diversity in age. About half the population is under 35, while approximately half is 35 or older. Children (those between the ages of 0 and 18) make up 29.7% of the population. Young adults (19-34) make up 21.7%. Middle-aged people (35-64) make up a sizable portion of the nation, at 38.6%. Finally, senior citizens (those aged 65 or older) make up 12.1%. It should be noted that infant mortality is extremely low, while life expectancy and standard of living are quite high. It is not unheard of for a person to remain in peak condition in his mid-70s, or for a person to live past the age of 90. Health care is 100% privatized and profit-driven, ensuring that ample competition exists, giving people a wide variety of choices, and ensuring that only those who can provide the highest quality and most affordable health care stay in business. For the few who cannot afford health care, private charities and individual citizens' generosity ensure that everyone is provided for. | |
− | === | + | ===Religion=== |
− | + | More than 8 in 10 Minnesotans adhere to the [[Wikipedia:Christianity|Christian faith]]. About 6 in 10 Minnesotans are [[Wikipedia:Protestantism|Protestant]], and 1 in 4 are [[Wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]]s. 15% follow no religion, and 1% are followers of a religion other than Christianity; of these, most are [[Wikipedia:Judaism|Jewish]], [[Wikipedia:Buddhism|Buddhist]], or [[Wikipedia:Islam|Muslim]]. It should be noted that while most people who follow other religions are foreign-born, a great number of foreigners have also converted to Christianity. The Minnesotan Confederacy permits complete religious freedom, and churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques abound and are often filled to their capacity. The state's religious demographics are as follows: [[Wikipedia:Lutheranism|Lutheran]] 26%; [[Wikipedia:Baptist|Baptist]] 5%; [[Wikipedia:Methodism|Methodist]] 4%; [[Wikipedia:Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] 3%; other Protestant 20%; Roman Catholic 25%; other Christian 1%; other religion 1%; and not religious/[[Wikipedia:Agnosticism|Agnostic]] 15%. | |
− | == | + | ==Culture== |
− | + | <small>''note:'' As Minnesotans are a majority in each of the states due to mass migration, this applies to each state in MC, but not Commonwealth realms.</small> | |
− | + | Minnesotans are, on the whole, a charitable, friendly, compassionate lot. In fact, the friendliness of Minnesotans is so legendary, it gave rise to the term "Minnesota nice." Minnesotans, for example, will often do their best to help a lost traveler, by either giving him thoroughly detailed directions, or sometimes even drawing the visitor a map. A large percentage of Minnesotans donate to private charities, put aside their own interests to help others (for example, if there was a vaccine shortage, one might willingly give up his own injection and let someone else have it). Family ties are also strong, and Minnesotan families are known for their endurance, closeness, toughness, and commitment to stick together and help and love their fellow family members, no matter how odd or dysfunctional some may be. Community ties are also strong, and many Minnesotans volunteer in their neighborhoods, socialize with their neighbors, and cooperate together on such issues as crime prevention, child safety, and environmentalism. Minnesotans are a jovial, pleasant sort, and smile and laugh easily, which often helps ease tension or helps visitors feel welcome. However, Minnesotans are also known for their rather reckless driving, and for displaying aggressive attitudes on the road. Minnesotans are also known for their distinctive [[Wikipedia:American_English_regional_differences#Midwest|Midwestern]] accents, fondness for such outdoor activities as hunting, ice fishing, and fishing, and words such as "hot dish" (casserole) and "uff-da" (the equivalent of "phew!"). | |
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Flag and Coat of Arms of Minnesotan Confederacy |
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- Unofficial
English
Spanish, Hmong, Somali
- Kaiser
- Chancellor
- Ruling party
· Free-market capitalist state
His Imperial Majesty J.L. I
Calvin Cyprian, Jr.
Minnesotan Patriot Party
- joined Union
- seceded
- formed confederation
- became a monarchy
May 11, 1858
June 8, 1949
June 23, 1965
October 3, 1985
- Total
- % water
2,423,070 km²
7.027%
- Total (2006)
80,757,865
- Total (USD)
- GDP/capita (USD)
$22,934,825,655,795.91
$68,702.81
English name
Common Loon
English name
Showy lady slipper
English name
Norway Pine
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MCV
The United Empire of the Minnesotan Confederacy is an absolute monarchy located in the Midwest, and comprised of the following states: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico (note: Puerto Rico was granted statehood). In addition, Liberia, the Philippines, and the Minnesotan Confederate Outlying Islands (comprised of Virgin Islands, Navassa Island, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Palau, Micronesia, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Navassa Island , Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island) are self-governing Commonwealth Realms that acknowledge Kaiser J.L. I as sovereign. While the Minnesotan Confederacy is an authoritarian single-party state that never holds elections, the government is highly decentralized and almost completely free of corruption. Most civil liberties are fully protected, on paper and in practice, by the government; however, even the remotest semblance of dissent is ruthlessly smashed. The Minnesotan Confederacy has a robust free-market economy characterized by tremendous annual growth, minimal inflation, a favorable balance of trade, and huge budgetary surpluses. The nation is a prominent actor on the world stage.
Population
Ethnic Demographics
One of the Minnesotan Confederacy's finest assets, it is almost universally agreed, is its rich diversity of unique and wondrous cultures, a blend of West, East, North, and South, all converging in a single nation, and working together in harmonious coexistence to build a great nation. While the majority of the nation's population (just under 90$) is white, many minority groups have a large presence, as well, particularly African Americans, both black people whose families have been in the country for centuries as well as new arrivals, most notably Somali refugees. Southeast Asian refugees are also a sizable minority, especially Hmong; the Minnesotan Confederacy does, in fact, one of the largest Hmong populations in the world. Also prevalent are immigrants from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Hispanics (especially Mexicans), Native Americans, and other groups are present, as well. Remarkably, for such a diverse nation, racism is very rare. Skin color is usually the last thing a person notices when he meets someone else, and interracial dating and marriage are quite common. The bulk of the population is warmly receptive to immigrants, whatever their country of origin, and immensely proud of the nation's diversity.
Age Distribution
Minnesota's diversity is not limited to ethnic background. There is also great diversity in age. About half the population is under 35, while approximately half is 35 or older. Children (those between the ages of 0 and 18) make up 29.7% of the population. Young adults (19-34) make up 21.7%. Middle-aged people (35-64) make up a sizable portion of the nation, at 38.6%. Finally, senior citizens (those aged 65 or older) make up 12.1%. It should be noted that infant mortality is extremely low, while life expectancy and standard of living are quite high. It is not unheard of for a person to remain in peak condition in his mid-70s, or for a person to live past the age of 90. Health care is 100% privatized and profit-driven, ensuring that ample competition exists, giving people a wide variety of choices, and ensuring that only those who can provide the highest quality and most affordable health care stay in business. For the few who cannot afford health care, private charities and individual citizens' generosity ensure that everyone is provided for.
Religion
More than 8 in 10 Minnesotans adhere to the Christian faith. About 6 in 10 Minnesotans are Protestant, and 1 in 4 are Roman Catholics. 15% follow no religion, and 1% are followers of a religion other than Christianity; of these, most are Jewish, Buddhist, or Muslim. It should be noted that while most people who follow other religions are foreign-born, a great number of foreigners have also converted to Christianity. The Minnesotan Confederacy permits complete religious freedom, and churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques abound and are often filled to their capacity. The state's religious demographics are as follows: Lutheran 26%; Baptist 5%; Methodist 4%; Presbyterian 3%; other Protestant 20%; Roman Catholic 25%; other Christian 1%; other religion 1%; and not religious/Agnostic 15%.
Culture
note: As Minnesotans are a majority in each of the states due to mass migration, this applies to each state in MC, but not Commonwealth realms.
Minnesotans are, on the whole, a charitable, friendly, compassionate lot. In fact, the friendliness of Minnesotans is so legendary, it gave rise to the term "Minnesota nice." Minnesotans, for example, will often do their best to help a lost traveler, by either giving him thoroughly detailed directions, or sometimes even drawing the visitor a map. A large percentage of Minnesotans donate to private charities, put aside their own interests to help others (for example, if there was a vaccine shortage, one might willingly give up his own injection and let someone else have it). Family ties are also strong, and Minnesotan families are known for their endurance, closeness, toughness, and commitment to stick together and help and love their fellow family members, no matter how odd or dysfunctional some may be. Community ties are also strong, and many Minnesotans volunteer in their neighborhoods, socialize with their neighbors, and cooperate together on such issues as crime prevention, child safety, and environmentalism. Minnesotans are a jovial, pleasant sort, and smile and laugh easily, which often helps ease tension or helps visitors feel welcome. However, Minnesotans are also known for their rather reckless driving, and for displaying aggressive attitudes on the road. Minnesotans are also known for their distinctive Midwestern accents, fondness for such outdoor activities as hunting, ice fishing, and fishing, and words such as "hot dish" (casserole) and "uff-da" (the equivalent of "phew!").