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region=[[The Proletariat Coalition]] |
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region=[[The Floydian States]] |
 
motto=''Freedom and equality for all.'' |
 
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== History ==
 
== History ==
  
Philanchez is a nation not but 179 years old. It was founded by the great Premiers, Sean Phillips and Andrew Sanchez. It was founded after they began to realize that the country they lived in was not supporting its people. they raised a resistance army of 500,000 and took the capital by storm. Unfortunately this nations name has been lost to history. Since then Philanchez has not been engaged in any wars although it supported [[Tetris L-Shaped Block]] in its war against "Tetris R-Shaped Block" and Led "Zeppelin". Since then Philanchez has remained steadfast allies with [[Tetris L-Shaped Block]] and considers itself close friends with Spooty, Kaduna, and [[Palixia]].
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Philanchez is a nation not but 179 years old. It was founded by the great Premiers, Sean Phillips and Andrew Sanchez. It was founded after they began to realize that the country they lived in was not supporting its people. They raised a resistance army of 500,000 and took the capital by storm. Unfortunately this nations name has been lost to history. Since then Philanchez has not been engaged in any wars although it supported [[Tetris L-Shaped Block]] in its war against "Tetris R-Shaped Block" and Led "Zeppelin". Since then Philanchez has remained steadfast allies with [[Tetris L-Shaped Block]] and considers itself close friends with Spooty, Kaduna, and [[Palixia]].
  
 
== World Factbook Data ==
 
== World Factbook Data ==
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DEMOGRAPHICS  
 
DEMOGRAPHICS  
  
Population: 398 Million  
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Population: 413 Million  
  
 
Age Structure: 0-14 years: 17%; 14-64 years: 73%; 65 years and over: 10%  
 
Age Structure: 0-14 years: 17%; 14-64 years: 73%; 65 years and over: 10%  
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GOVERNMENT  
 
GOVERNMENT  
  
Conventional long form: The United Socialist States of Philanchez
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Conventional long form: The Peoples Republic of Philanchez
Conventional short form: The Proletariat Coalition
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Conventional short form: Philanchez
  
Government Type: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
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Government Type: Scandinavian-Liberal Paradise
  
 
Capital: Metro-Philanchez  
 
Capital: Metro-Philanchez  

Revision as of 21:46, 10 August 2005

Philanchez
philanchez.jpg
Flag of Philanchez
Motto: Freedom and equality for all.'
Region The Floydian States
Capital Metro-Philanchez
Official Language(s) Spanish English Esperanto
Leader Mikhail al'Pinist
Population 398 Million
Currency Marx 
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History

Philanchez is a nation not but 179 years old. It was founded by the great Premiers, Sean Phillips and Andrew Sanchez. It was founded after they began to realize that the country they lived in was not supporting its people. They raised a resistance army of 500,000 and took the capital by storm. Unfortunately this nations name has been lost to history. Since then Philanchez has not been engaged in any wars although it supported Tetris L-Shaped Block in its war against "Tetris R-Shaped Block" and Led "Zeppelin". Since then Philanchez has remained steadfast allies with Tetris L-Shaped Block and considers itself close friends with Spooty, Kaduna, and Palixia.

World Factbook Data

GEOGRAPHY

Terrain: Mostly lowland plains and coastal

Climate: Temperate/Tropical

Natural Resources: Extensive iron, nickel, gold, aluminum, coal, and titanium mines. The mines cost a large fortune of the tax payers money, because the government cares so much about their "Fragile environment"


DEMOGRAPHICS

Population: 413 Million

Age Structure: 0-14 years: 17%; 14-64 years: 73%; 65 years and over: 10%

Life Expectancy at birth: total population: 95; female: 100; male: 90

Nationality: noun: Philanchian

Ethnic Groups: Hispanic 67%, Black 13%, White 11%, Other 9%

Religions: Government is officially Followers of the Church of Floyd, but people are free to worship how they wish. Church Of FLoyd: 79%, Christianity (various sects): 12%, Judaism: 5%, Islam: 4%

Languages: Official language is Standard Esperanto, spoken by everyone, but everyone in the nation must speak at least 3 languages. Second Languages are as follow Spanish: 98% English: 87% German: 60%, Chinese(various dialects): 55% Japanese: 49%, Russian: 42%

Literacy Rate: total population: 97%

GOVERNMENT

Conventional long form: The Peoples Republic of Philanchez Conventional short form: Philanchez

Government Type: Scandinavian-Liberal Paradise

Capital: Metro-Philanchez

Administrative Divisions: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Independence: May 2005

Suffrage: 16

Chief of State: Mikhail al'Pinist

Elections: Every 5 Years

Terms: 5 Years

Political Parties: Socialist Party, Liberal Party, Democratic Party, Conservative Party, Nationalist Party


ECONOMY

Trade: Extensive shipping trade with Tetris L-Shaped Block and other nearby countries

Primary Exports: Woodchip Exports

Primary Imports: Textiles, Information Technology, Meat, Dairy Products

Currency: Marx. 100 Engels = 1 Marx

Currency Code: MARXENGELS


MILITARY

Military Age: 16 (Universal Conscription)

Term of Service: 10 years of government/military service Max. After 6 months of intensive Basic and Advanced Training, the remainder of the 2-year enlistment is taken up with training in a State-provided University. After graduation from University, selected personnel (chosen for proven aptitude and skill) are offered full-time positions in the military services (making the active-duty ranks an All-Volunteer force). One third of active-duty military personnel act as cadre for training and administration of Reservists, and form the professional core of the Reserve ranks in the event of Mobilization.

Total Population of Military Age: Approximately 1,200,000

Actual Active-Duty military population: Classified, estimated at 100,000

Total Reserves: Classified, estimated at 150,000