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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Lying between Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands (Japan), it has been recorded that people migrated from both sides of the archipalego at least 4000 years ago, mainly to the largest island. The people are known as Gweridijongians and had their own dialects, the most popular being Nejid - which sounds like a mix of today's Japanese, Chinese and Polynesian. The main island and the surrounding smaller islands were known to the Japanese as | + | Lying between Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands (Japan), it has been recorded that people migrated from both sides of the archipalego at least 4000 years ago, mainly to the largest island. The people are known as Gweridijongians and had their own dialects, the most popular being Nejid - which sounds like a mix of today's Japanese, Chinese and Polynesian. The main island and the surrounding smaller islands were known to the Japanese as Wan Rei To (Kanji: 湾玲島; Hiragana: わん れい と). The people led simple lives as fishermen. |
| − | English explorers, led by Sir Rangoon Sentar, stumbled onto the island in 1785 whilst looking for new lands to expand the English Empire. They settled in the south-western area and named the island Doronaland, after the central mountain (Mt. Dorona) that seperated them and the natives. In the next few centuries, the new settlers expanded from their original port town and by the 1850s, the total acquired area was | + | English explorers, led by Sir Rangoon Sentar, stumbled onto the island in 1785 whilst looking for new lands to expand the English Empire. They settled in the south-western area and named the island Doronaland, after the central mountain (Mt. Dorona) that seperated them and the natives. In the next few centuries, the new settlers expanded from their original port town and by the 1850s, the total acquired area was practically 75% of the entire island. Agreements with the original Chinese owners allowed the English to take over the land and rule without any foreign bureaucracy. At this point, present-day One Red Dot was now in three parts. |
| − | After 136 years of rule, in 1921, England lost the Nippon-Anglo War and Doronaland was ceded to the Japanese, which was to be returned 50 years later in 1971 in accordance with the Treaty of Baneberra. The Japanese renamed the island Minatomachi (Kanji: 港町; Hiragana: みなとまち) and tried to establish their way of life and with much success. | + | After 136 years of rule, in 1921, England lost the Nippon-Anglo War and Doronaland was ceded to the Japanese, which was to be returned 50 years later in 1971 in accordance with the Treaty of Baneberra. The Japanese renamed the island Minatomachi (Kanji: 港町; Hiragana: みなとまち) and tried to establish their way of life and with much success. Meanwhile, Gweridijongya had become quite prosperous and in 1951, Wan Rei To had been renamed Shusan Islands. |
In 1971, Japan returned Doronaland to the English but as the people had become sick of being passed around, they demanded independence from the English. English refusal caused a major breakdown between both sides and constant rioting caused the island to enter an economic slump. In 1987, England relented but only if Doronaland were to become a self-governing state of Gweridijongya, which had turned into a relatively strong territory. The people agreed in a referendum. | In 1971, Japan returned Doronaland to the English but as the people had become sick of being passed around, they demanded independence from the English. English refusal caused a major breakdown between both sides and constant rioting caused the island to enter an economic slump. In 1987, England relented but only if Doronaland were to become a self-governing state of Gweridijongya, which had turned into a relatively strong territory. The people agreed in a referendum. | ||
| − | Due to many reasons and factors, Gweridijongya and Doronaland decided to merge as one nation in 2003. Together with the Shusan Islands | + | Due to many reasons and factors, Gweridijongya and Doronaland decided to merge as one nation in 2003. Together with the Shusan Islands, they decided to use One Red Dot as their name, a misheard translation of the islands that lined the main island's south-eastern shore. The Japanese flag was adopted in honour of giving the people the inspiration and strength that led to independence. The land's population reached 4 billion citizens on 13 January 2005 and reached 5 billion on 1 July 2005. |
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 2 July 2005
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| Region | United Powers, NationStates |
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| Capital | Porten Bay |
| Official Language(s) | English, Japanese, Chinese, Nejid |
| Leader | David ALVAMAS |
| Population | 5.006 billion |
| Currency | Dotrinar (Dt) |
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Contents
General Information
The Interdependent Territories of One Red Dot (Japanese: 一つ赤い点の相互依存の領域; Romanji: Hitotsu Akai Ten no Sougoizon no Ryōiki; Chinese: 一红点相互依赖国; Pinyin: Yì Hóng Diăn Xiāng Hù Yī Lài Guó; Nejid: Si Kahi'd Diad zon Siaagu Yirez Gok) - or One Red Dot (Japanese: 一つ赤い点; Romanji: Hitotsu Akai Ten; Chinese: 一红点; Pinyin: Yì Hóng Diăn; Nejid: Si Kahi'd Diad) is a relatively small nation in the South China Sea. The people lead relatively peaceful lives and is also quite neutral in many international affais. However, the government has been been struggling with the country's economy ever since the union of its former three parts, thus making it quite weak, and usually always in need of foreign aid.
Capital: Porten Bay
Member of: United Powers (joined in 8 March 2003), UN (joined in 5 March 2003), EWCC (joined in December 2003 - previously WCC), NSTA (founding member since December 2004)
History
Lying between Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands (Japan), it has been recorded that people migrated from both sides of the archipalego at least 4000 years ago, mainly to the largest island. The people are known as Gweridijongians and had their own dialects, the most popular being Nejid - which sounds like a mix of today's Japanese, Chinese and Polynesian. The main island and the surrounding smaller islands were known to the Japanese as Wan Rei To (Kanji: 湾玲島; Hiragana: わん れい と). The people led simple lives as fishermen.
English explorers, led by Sir Rangoon Sentar, stumbled onto the island in 1785 whilst looking for new lands to expand the English Empire. They settled in the south-western area and named the island Doronaland, after the central mountain (Mt. Dorona) that seperated them and the natives. In the next few centuries, the new settlers expanded from their original port town and by the 1850s, the total acquired area was practically 75% of the entire island. Agreements with the original Chinese owners allowed the English to take over the land and rule without any foreign bureaucracy. At this point, present-day One Red Dot was now in three parts.
After 136 years of rule, in 1921, England lost the Nippon-Anglo War and Doronaland was ceded to the Japanese, which was to be returned 50 years later in 1971 in accordance with the Treaty of Baneberra. The Japanese renamed the island Minatomachi (Kanji: 港町; Hiragana: みなとまち) and tried to establish their way of life and with much success. Meanwhile, Gweridijongya had become quite prosperous and in 1951, Wan Rei To had been renamed Shusan Islands.
In 1971, Japan returned Doronaland to the English but as the people had become sick of being passed around, they demanded independence from the English. English refusal caused a major breakdown between both sides and constant rioting caused the island to enter an economic slump. In 1987, England relented but only if Doronaland were to become a self-governing state of Gweridijongya, which had turned into a relatively strong territory. The people agreed in a referendum.
Due to many reasons and factors, Gweridijongya and Doronaland decided to merge as one nation in 2003. Together with the Shusan Islands, they decided to use One Red Dot as their name, a misheard translation of the islands that lined the main island's south-eastern shore. The Japanese flag was adopted in honour of giving the people the inspiration and strength that led to independence. The land's population reached 4 billion citizens on 13 January 2005 and reached 5 billion on 1 July 2005.
Geography
Region: United Powers
Location: Eastern Asia, islands between Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan
Climate: tropical; marine; rainy season during southwest monsoon (June to August)
Terrain: generally flat except for small mountain range in the middle of the island; hilly in surrounding islands
Elevation Extremes: highest - Mount Dorona 3,624 m, lowest - South China Sea 0 m
Natural Resources: None
Natural Hazards: Typhoons
People
Population: 4.63 billion (as of 1 May 05)
Life Expectancy: 81.2 years
Nationality: Dottian
Ethnic Groups: English 52%, Japanese 28%, Chinese 17%, Indiginous and others 3%
Religions: Christian 58%, Shintoism 27%, Buddhism 9%, others 6%
Languages: English (official), Japanese, Chinese, Nejid (majority spoken Gweridijongian dialect)
Government
Administrative Divisions: 12 states - Burrington (BU), Chisai'nihon (CN), Dorona (DO), Foreston (FO), Gweridijongya (GW), Hawklands (HA), North Lakes (NL), Rangoon (RA), Santiga (SA), Shusan Archipalego (SH), Westshores (WE), Yaanderub (YA); and 1 territory - Dottian CT (DCT)
Independence: 4 March 2003
Suffrage: 21 years; universal
President: David ALVAMAS (since 8 March 2003)
Chief Minister: Borich NATODRID (since 10 March 2003)
Elections: The 105-member Parliament is elected by popular vote for a 6 year term. Presidential elections are elected by popular vote for a 4 year term. The Chief Minister appoints his own Cabinet. Each state has their own government with their own Mayor and Cabinet.
Ambassador to United Powers: YEE Hung Dian
United Nations Representative: Paul BARRIS
Economy
Overview: The secondary industry is dominant making up 76% of employment, mainly electronics and the book-publishing industry. The tertiary industry makes up 23% of employment, mainly tourism. The remaining 1% goes to semi-high technology agriculture.
GDP - per capita: US$71.43
Currency: Dotrinar (RDD); 1 Dotrinar (Dt1) = 100 dot cents (100 D¢)
Exchange rate: 1Dt = US$237.8185
Communications
International Country Code: 894
Internet Country Code: .rd
Military
Branches: Army, Navy, Air Force
NationStates Participation
Participation in the NationStates World Cup from World Cup 4 to the current one
Co-Hosted WC10 with Giant Zucchini
Implementation of the 0-3 forfeit in World Cup 10
Hosted NationStates Survivor - the game reached the final 2, but lack of interest by participants had this game terminated
Host of NationStates Tennis Alliance International Tour Red Dot Open
