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!colspan=2|<big>The Kingdom of Pinguinum</big>
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|-
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| '''Motto'''<br>&nbsp; - English
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| Ad praesens ova cras pullis sunt meliora ad quem ad quod <br>Eggs today are better than chickens tomorrow
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| '''Anthem'''
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| Into The Sky
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| '''[[Language|Official Language(s)]]'''
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| [[English]], [[Italian]], [[Pinguinian (language)|Pinguinian]]
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| '''[[Capital|Capital Cities]]'''<br>
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| [[Avie]] (Capital), Gentoo, Pluma, Blackfoot, Cigno, Bursa, Bianco, Verona, Parma
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| '''Leader'''
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| HM [[King Dwight]] D.G.
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| '''Government'''<br>
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&nbsp; - Chief Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Deputy Chief Minister <br>
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(Crown Chamber)<br>
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&nbsp; - Deputy Chief Minister <br>
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(Council Chamber)<br>
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&nbsp; - Finance Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Exterior Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Interior Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Defense Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Health Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Society Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Academic Affairs <br>
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Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Green Affairs <br>
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Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Business Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Communication <br>
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Minister <br>
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&nbsp; - Utilities Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Research Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Development Minister<br>
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&nbsp; - Exploration Minister<br>
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| '''Feudal Democracy'''<br>
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Rt. Hon [[Peter Waddle]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. [[Charles Web]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon [[Paul Wave]] MPP<br>
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<br>
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Rt. Hon. [[Daniel Fur-Black]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. [[Ray Fin]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. [[Benedict Waterbird]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. [[David Seabed]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. [[Laurence Webfoot]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. [[Clive Dive]] MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. Sean White-Fur MPP<br>
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<br>
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Rt. Hon. Jeremy Fairsea MPP<br>
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<br>
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Rt. Hon. Daniel Whitebelly MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. John Wetday MPP<br>
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<br>
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Rt. Hon. Douglas Lakeside MPP<br>
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Rt. Hon. Iain Barnowl MPP<br>
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<br>
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<br>
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| '''[[Population]]'''<br>
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| 183 million
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| '''Establishment'''<br>
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|
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| '''Area'''<br>&nbsp; - Area<br>&nbsp; - % water
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|
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|-
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| '''National Colors'''<br>&nbsp; - Primary<br>&nbsp; - Secondary<br>&nbsp; - Tertiary
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| <br>Light Blue (Hex: #20A8FC)<br>Black (Hex: #000000)<br>White (Hex: #FFFFFF)
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|-
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| '''National Flower'''<br>&nbsp; - English name
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|
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|-
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| '''National Tree'''<br>&nbsp; - English name
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|
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|-
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| '''National Fruit'''<br>&nbsp; - English name
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|
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|-
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| '''National Mammal'''<br>&nbsp; - English name
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|
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|-
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| '''National Bird'''<br>&nbsp; - English name
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| [[Wikipedia:Spheniscus demersus|Spheniscus demersus]]<br>African Penguin
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|-
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| '''National Arthropod'''<br>&nbsp; - English name
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|
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|-
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| '''[[Gross Domestic Product|GDP]]'''<br>&nbsp; - Total (USD)<br>&nbsp; - Per Capita (USD)
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| <br>
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|-
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| '''[[Currency]]'''
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| 1 [[Pingu]] = 100 Pinguini
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|-
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| '''[[Wikipedia:Time_Zone|Time Zone]]'''
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|
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|-
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| '''[[Tech Level]]'''
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|
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|-
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| '''Naval Craft Classification'''<br>&nbsp; - Military<br>&nbsp; - Civilian
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| <br><br>&nbsp; - HMPS (His Majesty's Pinguinian Service)<br>&nbsp; - RPS (Royal Postal Ship)
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|-
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| '''Patrons'''<br>
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|
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|-
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| '''Pronunciation (IPA)'''
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|
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|-
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| '''National sport(s):'''
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| scuba-diving
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|-
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| '''Internet [[TLD]]'''<br><br>
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|.pg
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|-
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| '''[[Nation Codes|Calling Code]]'''
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| +48
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! colspan=2| <font color="lightblue"><small><font color=navy>Stats:</font> [http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=pinguinum NS] [http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=pinguinum NSEconomy] [http://nstracker.retrogade.com/index.php?nation=pinguinum NSTracker]
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[http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=pinguinum Sunset]
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[http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/nationdata.cgi/nation=pinguinum XML]</small></font>
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The '''Kingdom of Pinguinum''' is one of, if not the, most environmentally sound nations in the region, which makes it an excellent habiatat for its diverse wildlife.
  
  
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capital=[[Avie]] |
 
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The '''People's Democratic Social Republic of Ariddia''' (the PDSRA) is a group of nineteen islands in the [[Pacific Ocean]], part of the [[Uhuhland]] continent. Ariddia has a territorial exclave within continental Uhuhland: [[Gnatanamo]].
 
  
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On the international stage, Ariddia's claim to fame is as the founder (and three times winner) of the NationStates [[World Cup]] and winner of the [[International Futsal Soccer Tournament|first international Futsal Tournament]]. The country is also known abroad as the base of operations for [[Public International News Ariddia|PINA]], a news channel broadcast around the world.
 
  
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The '''Ariddian Isles''' are a group of twenty islands in the Pacific, nineteen of which form the PDSRA. The twentieth, [[Limea]], is split between the Sovereign State of [[West Ariddia]], a capitalist secessionist state, and the tiny communist nation of [[North-West Ariddia]].
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== People ==
  
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Pinguinum is a country with a presently non-existent level of immigration and a devout population. Indigenous Pinguinians are fiercly patriotic towards their national animal and it is a punishable offence to harm a penguin in any way.
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They communicate via the internet, the [[Royal Pinguinian Post| post]] or phone.
  
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== People ==
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== Government ==
  
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Ariddia is a country with a high level of immigration and a diverse population. Indigenous Ariddians, or [[Wymgani]], currently constitute about 30% of the population; there are no official figures as to the ethnic composition of Ariddia’s population. The first immigrants were French and English colonists. When Ariddia acquired sovereignty, and increasingly so when the people declared a communist republic, immigrants from all round the globe began to settle in the Isles.
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Pinguinum has a chiefly new form of parliamentary democracy. Although the government has control of all the national affairs, HM King Dwight maintains the divine right to overrule any decision he dislikes. His Majesty also chooses a selection of five candidates for the position of Chief Minister, who in turn delegates Ministerial positions to other members of the Pinguinian Parliament. It is important to note that unlike with many democratic governments, there are no opposition parties. The people of Pinguinum elect candidates not parties.
  
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There are also Ariddian expatriate communities in many foreign countries. Perhaps the best-known Ariddian-born persons living abroad are [[Pacitalia]]n [[:Category:Politicians|politician]] and journalist [[Archetenia Nera]], and [[The Archregimancy|Archregimancy]] football player/[[Eastern Orthodoxy|Orthodox]] monk [[Fr. Innocent of Ariddia|Fr. Innocent]]. Jeruselem football coach, businesswoman and media star [[Dazza Dallas]] is of part-Ariddian descent.
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On a local basis, the nation divided into duchies then counties. The municipal area is governed by a baron.
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== Government ==
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{{image|http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/274/udgx8.jpg|left||[[Aj Ud]] was [[Ariddian_government_and_judiciary#The_Council_of_Secretaries|Prime Secretary]] for 45 years}}
 
  
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Ariddia is a democratic republic. The [[Democratic Communist Party]], currently forming the government and holding a large majority of seats in the People’s Prime Parliament, lays the emphasis on social rights and the well-being of its population, be it in terms of health, housing or education. The government, however, has been criticised abroad for the detrimental effects of its policies on the Ariddian economy.
 
  
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Ariddia's [[Ceorana_Department_of_State_Human_Development_Index|Human Development Index]], as calculated by the [[Ceorana]]n Department of State, is 0.113. The Ariddian Secretariat for Health, however, dismisses this figure as "irrelevant and misleading", explaining that the CDS bases its figures on a nation's use of its budget, whereas Ariddia has a [[Ariddian economy|moneyless economy]]. The PDSRA's [[Pacitalian Development and Advancement System|PDAS]] rating is "C" ("satisfactory"). The [[Forest]] region's [[Human Development Index (Forest)|Human Development Index]] gives Ariddia a rating of .578 (medium high). Audrey Lake, Secretary for Health, also claims that "Ariddia has always been recognised by the [[United Nations]] as one of the best countries in the world to live in, with excellent education, healthcare and living conditions".
 
  
 
See also:
 
See also:
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* [[Ariddian government officials and diplomats]]
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* [[Pinguinian government]]
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* [[Ariddian government and judiciary]]
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==Symbols==
 
==Symbols==
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===Flag===
 
===Flag===
  
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The Ariddian flag is made up of a red cross on a black background, with green bands adjacent to the arms of the cross, and a red star in the right-hand section. Red symbolises communism, and black the people’s desire to strive towards anarchy; red and black are the nation’s official colours. Green symbolises ecological concerns.
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The Pinguinian flag is made up of three colours. The first colour, white, represents the ice; the second, black, represents the peaks and the division for  the third colour; the third colour, light blue, represents the clear sky.  
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It also said that the flag is symbolic of penguin's feet in the water.
  
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The Ariddian flag was a direct source of inspiration for that of [[New Burmesia]].
 
  
 
===Emblem===
 
===Emblem===
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The Royal Coat of Arms
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The [http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4299/pdsrasealyh7.gif unofficial emblem] (or seal) of the PDSRA depicts a worker looking up with hope, pride and confidence, and includes the three national colours (red, black and green). White symbolises hope and purity. The hammer represents the people's determination (after [[History_of_Ariddia#The_Social_Republic|1985]]) to build a new society. The emblem also contains the national motto (in French), and an acronym of the country's French name (République Démocratique, Sociale et Populaire d'Ariddia).
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===National Anthem===
 
===National Anthem===
  
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The [[Dream|national anthem of the PDSRA]] is ''Dream'', sung to the [http://folk.ntnu.no/makarov/temporary_url_20060919zkkfg/internationale-instr-defence_ministry_nazarov_1977.mp3 tune] of the Communist ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Internationale Internationale]''.
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The national anthem of Pinguinum is ''Into the sky''.
  
 
Lyrics:
 
Lyrics:
  
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Dream on, Ariddia's sons and daughters<br>
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Though adversity, we triumphed<br>
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Dream of a land of anarchy<br>
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and came upon this land<br>
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See what our dreams so far have brought us<br>
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the name of which was decided<br>
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Social rights for all here we see<br>
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and proclaimed upon the sand<br>
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The best of both worlds is in our hold<br>
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For democrats are communist<br>
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If the will of the people be bold<br>
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Achieve we will, sing, raise your fist<br>
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[Chorus]<br>
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The settlers that became us<br>
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Red and black is our nation<br>
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did give us our fair nation<br>
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Freedoms we do hold dear<br>
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now sing it loud and clearly<br>
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No one shall rob us of them<br>
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in joyful celebration<br>
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Our dream of anarchy!<br>
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We shall not yield to foreign pressure<br>
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We praise the lord for guiding<br>
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We shall hold our heads high in pride<br>
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and seeing us do right<br>
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Ye who scorn our ways should know better<br>
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we stand for peace and harmony<br>
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Your scorn will never reach our tide<br>
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if threatened we shall fight<br>
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We do not ask for your approval<br>
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Nor do we seek to change your minds<br>
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The people today this nation rule<br>
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Our dreams to our land do us bind<br>
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[Chorus]
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Rise to your feet now<br>
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and reach into the sky<br>
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For all the nation's pride<br>
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and for honour we shall die<br>
  
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Peace freedom is all that we ask for<br>
 
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No wars shall shed Ariddian blood<br>
 
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One day a brotherhood of nations<br>
 
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Will live; the people shall know love<br>
 
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One day the world together shall dream<br>
 
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Cast off the chains of slavery<br>
 
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One day the people will rise and beam<br>
 
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With joy: Today the world is free!<br>
 
  
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[Chorus]
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Sang to the tune of Virginia Company
  
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No unjust laws crush the Ariddians<br>
 
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The people are the government<br>
 
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No man dominates his fellow men<br>
 
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For these rights ne'er did we relent<br>
 
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We do not bow before religion<br>
 
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We do not bow before a king<br>
 
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We are all equal in our nation<br>
 
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And we shall bow before nothing<br>
 
  
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[Chorus]
 
  
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[Fifth stanza: instrumental only]
 
  
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{{image|http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/205/johnieasotauzh9.jpg|right||[[O Tau]], the "father of Ariddia", portrayed here by [[Wymgani|Indigenous]] actor John Ie}}
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==Education==
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The nation of Pinguinum has its own system for [[Pinguinian education|education]].
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==Military==
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The [[Pinguinian military]] boasts the most excellent service.<br>
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The military consists of:
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*PKA ([[Pinguinian Kingdom Army]])
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*RPN ([[Royal Pinguinian Navy]])
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*RPAF ([[Royal Pinguinian Air Force]])
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The nation's best military production is of submarines.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
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Ariddia was [[O Tau|first settled]] about [[Timeline_of_the_World#1000_BC_to_1_BC|3,000 years ago]] by [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific Islanders]] of indeterminate (though possibly Polynesian) origin. These original settlers became the [[Wymgani]], with their own unique culture and language. Over the next six or seven centuries, they spread throughout the Ariddian Isles.
 
  
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Pre-colonial Wymgani history is perhaps most notable for the great journeys of exploration undertaken by [[Wa We|Wymgani navigators]], to the [[Ariddian Arctic Islands|far ends of the globe]]. The [[Timeline_of_the_World#13th_century|thirteenth]] to early [[Timeline_of_the_World#17th_century|seventeenth]] centuries marked the high point of this era.
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In 1500, a society of catholics trying to escape from the rule of the monarch, Henry VIII, set sail on a royal ship helped with the aid of the dissatisfied crew. The ship hit storms and was driven into the side of an italian ship. Most of the crew on both ships survived but their ships were badly damaged. They agreed to sail both ships alongside for support.  
  
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Ariddia’s colonial history begins in 1662, with the arrival of the first European explorers, followed by the first European settlers in the early 1670s, and by annexation in 1683.
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Days later, a weary crew were to discover an island. Once they navigated around the the rugged coastline they encountered a natural harbour. Both ships sailed up onto the beach and were became grounded. The crews would quickly disover that this isalnd was filled with lush vegetation. Both crews cooperated but with difficulty in communication. However, with knowledge on both sides, they both succeeeded in creating a viable living environment. The early huts were in fact made of wood salvaged from both of the ships. Any metal work was melted down for use in other ways.
  
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The country became a sovereign republic in [[Timeline_of_the_World#19th_century|1810]], and, in [[Timeline_of_the_World#20th_century|1985]], elected a communist government led by [[Xavier Gris]], who proclaimed the birth of the Social Republic.
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An excellent pulley system came into use through use of the ropes, wooden supports, metal chains and ingenuity. Water was collected from the sea , boiled in large pans heated by the sun and used to drink. The remaining impurities including salt was collected and preserved.
  
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''For more information, see the article on the [[History of Ariddia]]''.
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It wasn't until the group of men and women had moved further along the coast that they encountered a colony of penguins. Instead of killing them for food. they managed to coexist. Eventually the penguins won the hearts and minds of the settlers and  became the symbol of the isalnd.
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One man above all the others, Blake Furr, declared that Penguins be treated as equal. They after all liften the spirits of the settlers.
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Blake Furr would soon to become the overall leader and declared himself king prompted by his fellow men. He was annointed by the escaping Catholics.
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He degreed that the island be called Pinguinum and then set up the PCO.
  
 
==Culture==
 
==Culture==
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==="National identity"===
 
==="National identity"===
  
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Ariddia is a multicultural, multi-ethnic society, with an [[Wymgani|Indigenous]] population comprising about a third of the country's inhabitants. Shared values are often seen as the core of Ariddian identity, and include a socialist ethos of "sharing and caring", a commitment to human and animal rights, environmentally responsible behaviour, and the importance of education and critical thinking. These values are often considered by Ariddians to be "typically Ariddian".
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The Penguin plays the leading role in the nation's indentity.
  
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''For more information, see the article on [[Ariddian national identity]]''.
 
  
 
===Cultural particularities===
 
===Cultural particularities===
  
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It is almost futile, of course, to attempt to ascribe common behavioural traits to all Ariddians; despite their strong sense of community and social responsibility, Ariddians tend to value their sense of individual identity; besides, Ariddia is a highly multicultural society.
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The Ceremonial March of the Royal Pinguinian guards can be somewaht of an amusement to foreigners and even still some Pinguinians.<br>
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The ceremony is called 'The March of the Penguins' and involes keeping you legs together as much as possible and only using your feet to walk.<br>
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This takes place for the 1 mile of Waimanu Park Road and all along Wateredge Lane.
  
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Nonetheless, it is common for Ariddians to value their privacy, and to be discreet rather than outspoken. There is a strong cultural emphasis on thinking before speaking. Ariddia is renowned for its education system, in which classes in critical thinking and philosophy are compulsory. Ariddians tend to look down on ignorant people who seem content with their own ignorance, or who boldly assert ignorant viewpoints. Intelligence, critical thinking, and a thirst for knowledge of all kinds are highly valued in Ariddian society.
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===Literature===
  
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Ariddians are very community-minded, and view capitalist values such as the pursuit of individual profit with strong distaste. Ariddians see themselves as part of a society, with specific duties and responsibilities as such. Selfishness ranks alongside ignorance as a character trait Ariddians find distasteful and difficult to understand.
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Amongst the many works of litterature thoughout the Kingdom are a few children's verses that every Pinguinian knows the words to.
  
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Ariddians do not frown upon, or feel uncomfortable with, public displays of affection, be they heterosexual or homosexual in nature. Likewise, they are not, for the most part, shocked by partial or even complete displays of public nudity.
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'''The Penguins Party'''
  
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Smoking or using drugs may be frowned upon to some extent if it inconveniences non-smokers, or if some Ariddians feel uncomfortable at seeing someone ‘damage their own health’, but on the whole it is accepted.
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If you go down to the beach today,<br>
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You're sure to have a big surpise.<br>
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Cruelty against animals, including insects and fish, is viewed by Ariddians as contemptible and perverse. Visitors should remember that eating meat, or killing or wounding an animal, is a crime in Ariddia, and may result in a jail sentence or a lengthy sentence of community work.
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If you go down to the beach today,<br>
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You'd better go in disguise.<br>
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{{image|http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/8899/alaurier2sg4.jpg|left||[[Annabelle Laurier]], a famous Ariddian writer of the nineteenth century}}
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For every penguin that ever there was<br>
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===Literature===
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Will gather there for certain because<br>
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Today's the day the penguins have their party.<br>
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Literature is arguably the most notable aspect of the arts in Ariddia. Many novels and plays focus on social and environmental issues. Among Ariddia’s most famous writers are the nineteenth century socialist novellist [[Annabelle Laurier]], and contemporary author [[Abel Moeaki]].
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''Party time for all penguins,<br>
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''For more information, see the article on [[Ariddian literature]]''.
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The little penguins are having a fantastic time today.<br>
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Watch them, stroke them on the chins,<br>
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And see them party on their holiday.<br>
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See them jumping in and out.<br>
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They love to waddle about.<br>
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And never have any doubt.<br>
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At two o'clock their parents<br>
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Will take them home to bed<br>
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Because they're tired little penguins.''
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If you go down to the beach today,<br>
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You'd better stay out of sight.<br>
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It's lovely down on the beach today,<br>
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But you may get an awful fright.<br>
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For every penguin that ever there was<br>
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Will gather there for certain, because<br>
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Today's the day the penguins have their party.<br>
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''CHORUS''<br>
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Every penguin, that's been kind<br>
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Is sure of a treat today<br>
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There's lots of wonderful fish to eat<br>
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And wonderful games to play<br>
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Beneath the seas, they frolick and tease<br>
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They'll glide around with tremendous ease<br>
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Today's the day the penguins have their party<br>
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''CHORUS''<br>
  
 
===Films===
 
===Films===
  
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Latest revision as of 12:19, 6 November 2007

The Kingdom of Pinguinum
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Motto
  - English 		Ad praesens ova cras pullis sunt meliora ad quem ad quod
Eggs today are better than chickens tomorrow
Anthem Into The Sky
Official Language(s) English, Italian, Pinguinian
Capital Cities
 Avie (Capital), Gentoo, Pluma, Blackfoot, Cigno, Bursa, Bianco, Verona, Parma
Leader HM King Dwight D.G.
Government

  - Chief Minister
  - Deputy Chief Minister
(Crown Chamber)
  - Deputy Chief Minister
(Council Chamber)
  - Finance Minister
  - Exterior Minister
  - Interior Minister
  - Defense Minister
  - Health Minister
  - Society Minister
  - Academic Affairs
Minister
  - Green Affairs
Minister
  - Business Minister
  - Communication
Minister
  - Utilities Minister
  - Research Minister
  - Development Minister
  - Exploration Minister

 Feudal Democracy

Rt. Hon Peter Waddle MPP
Rt. Hon. Charles Web MPP

Rt. Hon Paul Wave MPP

Rt. Hon. Daniel Fur-Black MPP
Rt. Hon. Ray Fin MPP
Rt. Hon. Benedict Waterbird MPP
Rt. Hon. David Seabed MPP
Rt. Hon. Laurence Webfoot MPP
Rt. Hon. Clive Dive MPP
Rt. Hon. Sean White-Fur MPP

Rt. Hon. Jeremy Fairsea MPP

Rt. Hon. Daniel Whitebelly MPP
Rt. Hon. John Wetday MPP

Rt. Hon. Douglas Lakeside MPP
Rt. Hon. Iain Barnowl MPP


Population
 183 million
Establishment
Area
  - Area
  - % water
National Colors
  - Primary
  - Secondary
  - Tertiary
Light Blue (Hex: #20A8FC)
Black (Hex: #000000)
White (Hex: #FFFFFF)
National Flower
  - English name
National Tree
  - English name
National Fruit
  - English name
National Mammal
  - English name
National Bird
  - English name 		Spheniscus demersus
African Penguin
National Arthropod
  - English name
GDP
  - Total (USD)
  - Per Capita (USD)
Currency 1 Pingu = 100 Pinguini
Time Zone
Tech Level
Naval Craft Classification
  - Military
  - Civilian

  - HMPS (His Majesty's Pinguinian Service)
  - RPS (Royal Postal Ship)
Patrons
Pronunciation (IPA)
National sport(s): scuba-diving
Internet TLD

 .pg
Calling Code +48
Stats: NS NSEconomy NSTracker

Sunset XML

The Kingdom of Pinguinum is one of, if not the, most environmentally sound nations in the region, which makes it an excellent habiatat for its diverse wildlife.



People

Pinguinum is a country with a presently non-existent level of immigration and a devout population. Indigenous Pinguinians are fiercly patriotic towards their national animal and it is a punishable offence to harm a penguin in any way. They communicate via the internet, the post or phone.

Government

Pinguinum has a chiefly new form of parliamentary democracy. Although the government has control of all the national affairs, HM King Dwight maintains the divine right to overrule any decision he dislikes. His Majesty also chooses a selection of five candidates for the position of Chief Minister, who in turn delegates Ministerial positions to other members of the Pinguinian Parliament. It is important to note that unlike with many democratic governments, there are no opposition parties. The people of Pinguinum elect candidates not parties.

On a local basis, the nation divided into duchies then counties. The municipal area is governed by a baron.



See also:

Symbols

Flag

The Pinguinian flag is made up of three colours. The first colour, white, represents the ice; the second, black, represents the peaks and the division for the third colour; the third colour, light blue, represents the clear sky. It also said that the flag is symbolic of penguin's feet in the water.


Emblem

The Royal Coat of Arms

National Anthem

The national anthem of Pinguinum is Into the sky.

Lyrics:

Though adversity, we triumphed
and came upon this land
the name of which was decided
and proclaimed upon the sand

The settlers that became us
did give us our fair nation
now sing it loud and clearly
in joyful celebration

We praise the lord for guiding
and seeing us do right
we stand for peace and harmony
if threatened we shall fight

Rise to your feet now
and reach into the sky
For all the nation's pride
and for honour we shall die


Sang to the tune of Virginia Company



...

Education

The nation of Pinguinum has its own system for education.

Military

The Pinguinian military boasts the most excellent service.
The military consists of:

The nation's best military production is of submarines.

History

In 1500, a society of catholics trying to escape from the rule of the monarch, Henry VIII, set sail on a royal ship helped with the aid of the dissatisfied crew. The ship hit storms and was driven into the side of an italian ship. Most of the crew on both ships survived but their ships were badly damaged. They agreed to sail both ships alongside for support.

Days later, a weary crew were to discover an island. Once they navigated around the the rugged coastline they encountered a natural harbour. Both ships sailed up onto the beach and were became grounded. The crews would quickly disover that this isalnd was filled with lush vegetation. Both crews cooperated but with difficulty in communication. However, with knowledge on both sides, they both succeeeded in creating a viable living environment. The early huts were in fact made of wood salvaged from both of the ships. Any metal work was melted down for use in other ways.

An excellent pulley system came into use through use of the ropes, wooden supports, metal chains and ingenuity. Water was collected from the sea , boiled in large pans heated by the sun and used to drink. The remaining impurities including salt was collected and preserved.

It wasn't until the group of men and women had moved further along the coast that they encountered a colony of penguins. Instead of killing them for food. they managed to coexist. Eventually the penguins won the hearts and minds of the settlers and became the symbol of the isalnd. One man above all the others, Blake Furr, declared that Penguins be treated as equal. They after all liften the spirits of the settlers. Blake Furr would soon to become the overall leader and declared himself king prompted by his fellow men. He was annointed by the escaping Catholics. He degreed that the island be called Pinguinum and then set up the PCO.

Culture

"National identity"

The Penguin plays the leading role in the nation's indentity.


Cultural particularities

The Ceremonial March of the Royal Pinguinian guards can be somewaht of an amusement to foreigners and even still some Pinguinians.
The ceremony is called 'The March of the Penguins' and involes keeping you legs together as much as possible and only using your feet to walk.
This takes place for the 1 mile of Waimanu Park Road and all along Wateredge Lane.

Literature

Amongst the many works of litterature thoughout the Kingdom are a few children's verses that every Pinguinian knows the words to.

The Penguins Party

If you go down to the beach today,
You're sure to have a big surpise.
If you go down to the beach today,
You'd better go in disguise.

For every penguin that ever there was
Will gather there for certain because
Today's the day the penguins have their party.

Party time for all penguins,
 The little penguins are having a fantastic time today.
Watch them, stroke them on the chins,
And see them party on their holiday.
See them jumping in and out.
They love to waddle about.
And never have any doubt.
At two o'clock their parents
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little penguins.

If you go down to the beach today,
You'd better stay out of sight.
It's lovely down on the beach today,
But you may get an awful fright.

For every penguin that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the penguins have their party.

CHORUS

Every penguin, that's been kind
Is sure of a treat today
There's lots of wonderful fish to eat
And wonderful games to play

Beneath the seas, they frolick and tease
They'll glide around with tremendous ease
Today's the day the penguins have their party

CHORUS

Films

Cuisine

Fishing is major part of Pinguinian cooking.

Religion

The PCO (Pinguinian Catholic Order)

For more information, see the article on Religion in Pinguinum.

Languages

The government recognises three official national languages, with equal status: Pinguinian, English and Italian.


Main holidays

Date Holiday
January 1 New Year's Day
August 16 Hail Penguin Day
December 25 Christmas Day
December 31 New Year's Eve

Sport

Main article: Pinguinian sport

Economy

With all the finances of Pinguinum being taken care of, the nation can run effectively with funding from the government. It is essentially the backbone. Fortunately, Pinguinum has a strong economy with a flat rate of 26%. The Bank of Pinguinum controls all national rates and monitors the economy removing and injecting cash as needed. It also controls the Royal Pinguinian Mint, which is in a top secret location heavily fortified and patrolled by armed guards. 10Pingui.png

Transport

Main article: Pinguinian transport

Air

Pinguinian transport#Air

Sea

Pinguinian transport#Sea

Land

Pinguinian transport#Land

Royal Transport

Pinguinian transport#Royal Transport

Media

News Services

Newspapers

The main national paper is called "The Daily Quill". There are also the local newpapers of Pinguinum, which publish news from their own area.

Feathered is a weekly magazine dedicated to the culture of Pinguinum.

Television

The PBC (Pinguinian Broadcasting Corporation) broadcasts most programs and also gets the annual license fee. The nation gets to vote on the programs it watches and the Ministry of Communication takes an active role in promoting good programs.

Radio

The PBC also controls the radios but does not demand a license fee for use.

International relations

Pinguinum used to be a member of the United Nations but decided to resign, howerver the nation is now back in the UN. A representative of the nation also holds the title of president of IBIS. Pinguinum maintains diplomatic relations with various foreign nations.
See: Pinguinian diplomacy.

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The Kingdom of Pinguinum
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Main article: Pinguinum

Royalty: King Dwight, Queen Angela, Royal Family
Government: Central & Local, Parliamentary Acts, Diplomacy

Business: Stock Exchange, List of Companies
Society: Sport
Defense: Military, PKA, RPN, RPAF

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Other articles within Category:Pinguinian

External Links

  • PinGov, the website of the Pinguinian Government


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