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|name = '''Republic of Saidercray''' | |name = '''Republic of Saidercray''' | ||
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|flag = [[Image:Saidercray-flag.jpg]] | |flag = [[Image:Saidercray-flag.jpg]] | ||
|motto = ''Cum Pace et Prudentia'' | |motto = ''Cum Pace et Prudentia'' | ||
Revision as of 07:59, 1 August 2006
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| Flag of Saidercray | |
| Motto: Cum Pace et Prudentia' | |
| Region | International Democratic Union |
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| Capital | Amshlay |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | President Ian Woshkal |
| Population | 90,856,000 inhabitants |
| Currency | 1 Saidercray Thaler = 100 Saidercray Pennies |
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The Republic of Saidercray is a democratic republic in the International Democratic Union.
Contents
Geography
Annotation: These information aren't valid yet, but they will become valid the moment Saidercray gets its place on the regional map of the IDU.
Landscape
Saidercray is a mostly hilly land. Except for a narrow flat coastal area in the east and a high mountain region in the north-west, the country is typified by woody highlands and sparsely wooded tableland between the hills. Saidercray is dotted by numerous small lakes. The coastline is only about 400 kilometres long and the only major river passes through the mountains near the northern border for about 250 kilometres. Saidercray´s major cities are (from the west to the east): Hilngare, Cuvesbridge, Dropaney, Jallsborough, Amshlay, Aresgreel, Wheshpilston, Telychester, Dawsingham, Hampmouth on Sea.
History
The foundation of Saidercray (1909 - 1917)
The process resulting in the foundation of Saidercray began on may 15, 1909. Henry VI., king of Cray, died without a son. Due to the succession, Charles XIII., the second son of the dead king´s sister Helen, would have become king of Cray. But three days before his coronation, Charles died during a hunt. Rumours have never stopped that his death hasn´t been an accident, because after Charles' death, king James IX. of Saider had become the actual successor of the throne of Cray. His coronation at Aresgreel on june 26, 1909, united the countries Saider and Cray that had been divided for 788 years. Only a few weeks afterwards, James was assassinated by an adherent of the old Crayan dinasty. This event loosened the Black and Blue War between the Saiderish government and the Crayan population, lead by John Haigler. While the Saiderish and the new king, John V., wanted to defend the status quo, Haigler aspired after and independent and democratic Cray in its old frontiers.
After the battle of Feshton on november 17, 1915, when the royalist troups obtained a glorious victory by fighting and killed John Haigler, king John committed the decisive fault: After three months without any combat, he believed that the civil war was over, although the Crayan hadn´t surrendered. The imperialist king grudged his country the peace after six years of war and sent his armys into World War 1, hoping that Saidercray would get some colonies after the victory. But this was too much for the exhausted country and its people. In april 1916, the Crayan population started a new revolte against the king - with an overwhelming success, because also the population of Saider began to fight for democracy. On july 20, 1916, large parts of the army refused to fight and went back to Saider. The remaining soldiers were no challenge for the hostile armies. On august 23, Saider surrendered; two days later, king John and his government where overthrown. On august 26, the Republic of Saidercray was proclaimed - one democratic state unitig Saider and Cray.
A committee of academics, priests and leaders of the recent revolution elaborated a constitution until december 27, 1916. In a plebiscite held with international help, the people approved it on january 4, 1917.
The Republic of Saidercray (1917 - 2005)
On february 8, 1917, the new state and its people held the first democratic election, resulting into a VCA-PPJ-coalition with Nelson Quarret (VCA) as first President of Saidercray. In the 1920s, Saidercray celebrated itself and its unity. The people were buoyant by a new zest for life, indulged in arts and cultural life and enjoyed the simple fact that they lived in such a time. Famous films like "Anny's Green Garden" (1923) or "When I Was Young" (1925) were shot, the "poet of the nation" Henry Nesswick wrote his expressionist rhymes, and the actors Donald Hurlm and Judith B. Larsson shocked society with a public kiss of one minute at the first performance of Bartholomew East's opera "Cupid and Psyche". In the cities, the war damages weren´t only compensated, but the chance was used to modernize Saidercray's face by building novel houses and skycrapers. Saidercray prospered, but when evrything seemed to be perfect, was struck by the world-wide economic crisis. This event made the socialist party gain a lot of strength and made the PPJ take leave off capitalism. The plentiful correspondence between the PPJ's chairman Edgar Laeni and Mahatma Gandhi also had a strong influence on the PPJ's change from a social-democratic to an anti-capitalist, non-violent party and lead the PPJ to some ideas that are nowadays considered to be central points of its politics.
In 1932, the "year of hunger", Saidercray elected its first SPS-PPJ-coalition. The new government under the socialist President Conor Kingsson passed the "Kingsson Plan" which resulted into the end of the mass unemployment. In World War 2, Saidercray wasn´t attacked and successfully recovered from the effects of the economic crisis. Therefore, the country was a popular destination for refugees and emigrants - the cause for the ethnic and cultural diversity people can still find if they travel to Saidercray.
Policy
Political system
Political parties
see: Political parties of Saidercray
- Green Democratic Party (GDP): The GDP is a small party mainly dealing with environmental issues and one of the topical coalition partners of the PPJ. It´s lead by Julia Pount and has gained 5% in the last election.
- Liberal Union of Saidercrayan Capitalists (LUSC): The LUSC, Saidercray´s only explicitely capitalist party, is a averagely strong party which has gained 16% in the last election. Its chairman is Jack O´Connor.
- Multinational Party for Immigrants (MPI): The MPI represents the interest of the immigrants in Saidercray. It´s lead by the Indian Divyajyoti Mandal and has gained 3% in the last election.
- National Electoral Offensive (NEO): The NEO is a right-wing extremist party lead by Montgomery Lautegger. It has gained 2% in the last election.
- Party for Peace and Justice (PPJ): The PPJ is one of Saidercray´s strongest political parties. It´s lead by Ian Woshkal, the current President of Saidercray. In the last election, the PPJ gained 30% of the votes.
- Saidercray´s Women´s Feminist Party (SWFP): The small SWFP is a feminist party. It is lead by Evelyn Redyn and has gained 1 percent at the last election.
- Socialist Party of Saidercray (SPS): The SPS is a socialist party. Its chairwoman is Angela Fintosthane. In the last election, the SPS gained 21% of the votes. It's one of the topical coalition partners of the PPJ.
- Virtuous Conservative Alliance (VCA): The VCA, lead by Charles Ellows, has gained 22% of the votes in the last election.
Government
Saidercray is currently governed by a coalition of PPJ, SPS and GDP with the PPJ as the strongest party. The coalition has 56% of the seats in parliament. The topical cabinet is formed by:
- President: Ian Woshkal (PPJ), 53 years old, leader of the PPJ
- Minister of Domestic Affairs: Angela Fintosthane (SPS), 56 years old, leader of the SPS
- Minister of Foreign Affaris: Melanie Wathers (PPJ), 47 years old
- Minister of Defense: Harry Old (SPS), 49 years old
- Minister of Economy and Infrastructure: John Donald Icclat (PPJ), 60 years old
- Minister of Environment: Julia Pount (GDP), 46 years old, leader of the GDP
- Minister of Education and Families: Takeru Yamaguchi (PPJ), 37 years old
- Minister of Finance: Michael Henzoc (SPS), 58 years old
- Minister of Justice: Colleen Ulham (PPJ), 66 years old
- Minister of Health: Peter Mistle (GDP), 49 years old
- Minister of Science and Research: Frank Polernd (SPS), 51 years old.
Therefore, the cabinet contains five members of the PPJ, four of the SPS and two of the GDP. Seven members of the cabinet are male, four are female. The average age is 52 years.
Culture
Holidays
- Jan 1: New Year's Day
- Jan 4: Constitution Day
- Feb 8: Saidercrayan Democracy Day
- Mar 21: Spring Day
- May 1: Workers' Day
- Jun 21: Summer Day
- Jul 24: Democracy Day
- Aug 26: Republic Day (national holiday)
- Sep 23: Autumn Day
- Oct 2: Nonviolence Day
- Dec 21: Winter Day
- Dec 24-26: Christmas Days
- Dec 31: Old Year's Day
- without fixed date: Easter Days, Election Day
Religion
| Faith | Denomination | % |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | all Roman Catholic Protestant Orthodox |
24.03 9.96 11.48 2.59 |
| Islam | all Sunni Shia |
3.61 2.45 1.16 |
| Jaina | all | 6.23 |
| Buddhism | all | 12.19 |
| Judaism | all Reformed Hasidic |
4.07 3.88 0.19 |
| Pantheism | all | 5.15 |
| Agnosticism and atheism | all Agnostic Atheist |
44.72 29.83 14.89 |
National symbols
Flag
The flag has two nicknames, "White Black Blue" and "White Stork on White Ground".
Anthem
The national anthem "Loving you, our good mother Saidercray" was composed in 1917 by John Jelkind:
- Loving you, we see the eternal day
- Which is full of honour, light and peace
- Loving you, we see the eternal day
- Hate has died, and joy and luck increase
- We are children of your shapely shores
- And your fruits have made us grow
- In the very centre of our cores
- Takes its rise a solemn vow
- Loving you, our good mother Saidercray
- We shall be your peace for all our days
- Loving you, our good mother Saidercray
- We shall be your noble spirit´s grace
Motto
Saidercray´s motto "Cum pace et prudentia" is Latin and means "With peace and prudence".
