Punjabea
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| Flag of Punjabea | |
| Motto: To boldly go where no state has gone before! | |
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| Region | Domain of UL |
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| Capital | Two Trees |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | President Elpharo Gugamende |
| Population | 3.059 billion (April 2006) |
| Currency | The Federal Peso |
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Description
Punjabea is a nation that has gone through many changes in its existance. It is presently a federation. Punjabea is known for its humourous approach to government, its cynicism, its corruption and its hatred of hippies.
History
Foundation
In the late 20th Century in a region known as the Domain of UL, there was a nation known as Grand Malta. A civil war erupted over the interpretation of a historical event and two nations were formed: The United Socialist States of Azmost and The Dictatorship of Punjabea.
The Dictatorship of Punjabea
The nation's founding leader was known as El Presidente. A shadowy, powerful figure, he ruled with an iron fist, but was beloved by all his people. He built Punjabea up from the ruins of grand Malta. He also diffused the near-war with Azmost after the nations' creation, by executing his foreign minister Richard M. Nixon, whom had tried to invade Azmost. Following his death, the nation entered a week of mourning.
The Republic of Punjabea
After El Presidente's death, the people elected Alphonso Dimatezzi as their president. Despite rumours of election fixing, he was sworn in. At first, he introduced liberal reforms, but after a short period, he became a dictator through his control of the military.
The New Dictatorship of Punjabea
Dimatezzi ruled for a long period and was not loved by the people as El Presidente had been. There was desent throughout the nation. He was ruler during the collapse of the Grand Alliance and it is said that he created the collapse through his idiotic diplomacy and his deception through the creation of New Gurthy. A civil war erupted between Dimatezzi's government and a group of royal communists led by Elpharo Gugamende. The war ended in victory for the royal communists and a new state was formed.
The Royal Communist Paradiso of Punjabea
Elpharo Gugamende resigned Punjabea from the position of Delegate after the scandal and established a communist monarchy with himself as Secretary of Punjabea who wished to rebuild Punjabea after the idiocracy of Dimatezzi. After a period of reform and rebuilding, he decided to make Punjabea a federal democracy. An election was held and he was swept back into office.
The Galactic Federation of Punjabea
This is the state that exists today. It continues to expand into outer space and has established colonies on the Moon and Mars. It has also created the first space elevator and had created a galactic alliance with Saorstat before Saorstat's demise. Only time will tell what the future will bring as the Domain has only 2 nations left.
Government
Punjabea presently has a federal government. Each state has its own powers concerning education and welfare, while the federal government manages international affairs. The space colonies are separate states with the same powers as the Earth based states. The Punjabean government is riddled with red tape, but much has been reduced since the Federation was established, for example, the Department of Red Tape is no longer necessary.
Economy
The Punjabean economy is quite strong and is led by a large Information Technology industry, followed by Book publishing and beef-based Agriculture. Punjabea also has a large space mining sector which supplies the country with minerals at a very cheap cost.
Society
The Punjabean people are a hard working people who will put up with a lot. And they have. Crime is virtually non-existent due to the government's excellent policies in education and police enforcement.
Allies
Punjabea's chief ally is the Democratic Socialist States of Azmost. Most trade is with Azmost and both nations have supported each other in the past, both economically and militarily.
Military
Punjabea has a large military comprising an Army, a Navy, an Air Force and a Galactic Army. Its Air Force is famous for its strength and ability. There are currently 2 million people employed in the Punjabean Military.
Geography
Punjabea is an island state, off the coast of the Domain of UL's main continent. Its highest mountain is Mt. Tuprende (5,648m). Its main river is the Phedaro river. This is a major water source and shipping channel that runs through Two Trees.
