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Region | Nova | ||||
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Capital | Avie | ||||
Official Language(s) | English, Italian, Pinguinian | ||||
Leader | HM King Dwight D.G. | ||||
Sovereignty | 1500 | ||||
Population | 16 million | ||||
Currency | pingu (png) | ||||
Internet TLD | .pg | ||||
Calling code | +48
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ISO Code | PING
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The Kingdom of Pinguinum ...
Contents
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.
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.
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 emblem is a careful depiction of the island within a ornate circle. The penguin is wearing a crown to represen the Kingdom.
National Anthem
The national anthem of Pinguinum is '.
Lyrics:
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Military
The Pinguinian military boasts the most excellent service.
The military consists of:
- PKA (Pinguinian Kingdom Army)
- RPN (Royal Pinguinian Navy)
- RPMC (Royal Pinguinian Marine Corps)
- PKAF (Pinguinian Kingdom Air Force)
The nation's best military production is of submarines.
Army
There are presently three classes of submarines ranging in size from quite large to relatively small:
- Aptenodytes
- Eudyptula
- Spenicscus
There are presently two classes of frigates:
- Anser
- Branta
There are presently one class of destroyers:
- Cygnus
There are presently one class of aircraft carriers:
- Ardea
Air Force
History
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
Films
Universities
The nation of Pinguinum has its own system for education.
- Royal Pinguinian University of Avie
- Lake Dexter University
- Flipper University
- Wings' University
- High Diplomas
- Middle Diplomas
- Low Diplomas
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 |
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January 1 | New Year's Day |
August 16 | Hail Penguin Day |
December 25 | Christmas Day |
December 31 | New Year's Eve |
Economy
Transport
Air
- PIA (Pinguinian International Airline)
- PNA (Pinguinian National Airline)
- Happy Feet Airways -budget airline
Sea
PPS (Pinguinian Postal Ship) designates those vessels granteda licesne by His Majesty.
At present only one company has htis license and that is:
Land
There are 3 categories to which land transport fits into.
- Municipal: services in and around towns and cities.
- Regional: services within a region.
- National: services that operate over long distances
Royal Transport
The Royal jet is called 'Feather One'.
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 PMC (Pinguinian Media 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 PMC also controls the radios but does not demand a license fee for use.
International relations
Pinguinum is a member of the United Nations
Pinguinum maintains diplomatic relations with various foreign nations. See: Pinguinian government officials and diplomats.
International codes
International Codes | |
Internet code (TLD): | .pg |
Sports' code: | PNG |
Carplate: | PI |
Telephone dialing code: | 48 |