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Sozy

Flag of Sozy
Motto: "Haec libertatis ergo"
Map of Sozy
Region	Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls
Capital	Caput Mundi
Official Language(s)	Proto-Sozian languagesProto-L’ìghübirghum languagesProto-Dreje languages,Vrancian, Vrancoii-Sozian, City-Sozian.
Leader	Leinad Neirruj
Population	4.7 Billion
Currency	Florijn
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An oath of freedom

Kêñii, Lèschurêê! Åla Grëðung ñjæsdvvngipaßul SMSåtsaa kaêllius dn åti’Sozyï. Åli’Paxnejlaä, åti’RugreÞævaijlaä ta åli’Šèkikgüteitjlaä åtigh’Liuðmghurpekjlösozyjli traftusšalï dfíx. Ta Paxineål Ulpæßunåtjlan ärhelðus dn åti’Sozyï.

Literal translation:

Attention, reader! The country independent in the SMS is Sozy. Freedom, small government and harmony for all peoples in Sozy works she (Sozy). And the freedom of the individual protects Sozy.

These were the beginning principles of the constitution during the short reign of Santixke åti’Þighberixtæ during the Sozian Libertarian Union, altough this text was forbidden during the Sozian Communist Republic, it became popular during and after the second Sozian revolution in 1989. This text is now the introduction (in various languages) of the Sozian Constitution.

Geography

Sozy is a vast country with varying landscapes and cities, noticeably different cultures and above all vastness. To make things look more organised we have divided the geography section in 3 parts: Continental Sozy,Island Sozy and Overseas territories.

Continental Sozy

Caput Mundi (Province)

Caput Mundi (Province) is located in the coastal centre of the Sozian mainland. It is the most densely populated province of Sozy. It has more work offices than all the provinces on the island! The coast is still relatively calm. The North has many Industrial ports and cities, the South has many crowded beach resorts (as most of the rocky coastline is not suitable for recreation) and beach villas owned by people throughout the country. If you like to be amongst people, and if you like modern pop culture, then Caput Mundi is the perfect place for you to be!

Landscape

The landscape of Caput Mundi used to be swampland and grasslands, but most of that has been urbanised or had to suffer due to the extensive infrastructure. It has an inhospitable rocky seashore and a hilly grassland in the very east. The coastal province of Caput Mundi has a “Cfb” climate (Mild with no dry season, warm summer)

The Sozian motorways allow fast transport, most of them are toll roads.

The Capital

The Capital City of Caput Mundi is Caput Mundi-city, also the capital and financial centre of the Sozian nation. It is also home of one of the oldest film production sites in the country. The city has the highest ground price per squared kilometre of the entire country, varying per quarter. Though many middle-class quarters are well-protected by private security companies, criminality is still a serious problem in many areas of the city.

Èskia Sozy

Located in the North of the mainland Èskia Sozy is the largest province on the mainland, life is slightly less expensive and tensed than it is in Caput Mundi. Èskia Sozy has a long coastline and a country that ends up in the grasslands bordering Black Kettle. It has one of the best infrastructures in the country, and international traffic is not uncommon in the province. Criminality is relatively low, though car theft is still quite a problem.

Landscape

In Èskia Sozy little of its original landscape remained, except for the start of the Dreje mountains in the East. The land has mostly been used for modern industry and new cities that came along with them. It is not unusual to see 12-lane motorways crossing through environmentally sensitive areas. The province has a Cfb climate (Mild with no dry season, warm summer), with the inland being slightly colder but less humid than the coastal area.

The Capital

The capital of Èskia Sozy is the former military harbour city Èskiaghir. Nowadays, it is notable for its Automobile imports and sales. Cargo ships longer than 350 metres dominate the coastline of the city. The old city centre has some old military buildings, but most buildings are offices.

Werbia Sozy

In the South of the mainland is Werbia Sozy, ethnically, the Werbian area crosses the actual international border of Sozy. The province is hilly, but the highest mountains are the huge industrial complexes, which employ hundreds of thousands of people. The region is known for its architecture and fashion, but this is mostly present in the coastal cities. The cities in (what used to be) the country are industrial cities with hundreds of grey apartment blocks.

Landscape

If we look at the original landscape of Werbia Sozy we see hills and creeks, where Werbian settlements can be found. Forests used to cover most of the area, before industrialisation began. Some ancient forests can still be found in the very East of the country, but these are mostly privately owned estates. The province has a Cfc climate (Mild with no dry season, cool summer).

The Capital

The capital of Werbia Sozy is fashion centre Ruðböot. Traditionally, this was where Werbian traders met and sold their products. There’s still a “floating market” in the old harbour of the city. But the rebuild centre consists out of many top fashion shops, boulevards and piers with yachts worth millions.

Dreje Sozy

Dreje Sozy, is the Eastern mountain area of Sozy. It became part of Sozy in 1912. It has a history of struggle, tribal wars and harsh winters. Slowly but surely the province is breaking the chains of its past and is turning into a modern Sozian province, a new industry of ski resorts came out to be an excellent solution to the unemployment which hit the area. The province is highly traditional, the construction of factories and power plants was often met with violence from communities.

Landscape

The famous KîgÞur Mountain would be stereotypical for the landscape of Dreje Sozy were it not located in a totally different province. Dreje Sozy is completely covered with rugged mountains, narrow valleys, glaciers and rocks. Even though the mountains are quite capable of becoming massive ski resorts, most choose the class of the other mountain area on the Sozian island. The province has a snowy H Climate (highland).

A hut of a herder in the extremely mountainous centre of the province.

The Capital

The Capital is Ķąąląţǐǐschmœ’ghîsèm, named after a Dreje Partisan. It actually looks like a simplified name compared to the names of many villages in this beautiful province! It is considered a holy place by religious Dreje people. And a political symbol of independence. If you are fond of ancient architecture styles, then this is the place to be.

Island Sozy

Northern Sozy

If you leave the mainland by boat and go east you end up in Northern Sozy, located along the shoreline of sunset straits.

Landscape

The sandy coast of Northern Sozy is the centre of all major regional cities, in the North there’s a swampland and grasslands, a notoriously conservative region as known by others. The middle part used to be forests, before heavy industries came. The South is a warm, pleasant region, with a mix of the Vrancian and the Sozian culture.

Many areas of Northern Sozy are green and swampy

Climate Classification

The northern area has a Cfc climate (mild with no dry season, cool summer). Pretty much most of the coastal area has a Cfb climate (mild with no dry season, warm summer), but there is a fast turnover into a Dfb climate (humid with severe winter, no dry season, warm summer). The very South has a Csb (mild with dry, warm summer).

The Capital

Vènghörjit, is the capital of Northern Sozy, traditionally a fisher’s village.

Eastern Sozy

Eastern Sozy located about in between the two largest rivers of the island.

Landscape

Enclosed by two rivers lies a low mountain area named Eastern Sozy or “Èjeter Zozii” by the locals. The low mountains gain some altitude at the province border in the South, in the North they end up as steep cliffs in the sea.

Climate Classification

Eastern Sozy has a harsh Dwb climate (Humid with severe, dry winter, warm summer), except for the area east of the two great rivers here’s a Cfc climate (mild with no dry season, cool summer).

The Capital

Vjilkäa is the capital of Eastern Sozy.

Western Sozy

Western Sozy is located along the shoreline of the Great West Sea.

Landscape

In the North the beaches consist out of steep cliffs hundreds of metres high, other coastal areas in Western Sozy have mainly got rocky beaches. In the middle is a former swamp land which is now home to the largest miners population in Sozy. More inland the landscape gets hilly.

A landscape that has become more dominant since the 20th century

Climate Classification

The region has a Dfb climate (Humid with severe winter, no dry season, warm summer)

The Capital

Toksxeghi, a city built in the 70s is the administrative capital of Western Sozy.

Central Sozy

Central Sozy includes the huge mountain area of the island.

Landscape

Central Sozy has enormously high mountains (often higher than 5 kilometres) and wide valleys (often urbanised) separated from other valleys by narrow but beautiful passes. Both the snowy and sunny landscape are ideal for both sporting and relaxing. At the borders of the province, the mountains get lower, looking more innocent, and the glaciers turn into rivers. A famous example is KîgÞur Mountain.

Climate Classification

A H (Highland) climate that goes over into a Dfb climate at the borders of the province.

The Capital

The capital is named Cimbrii, after the first monarch of the L’ìghübirghum dynasty: Yjiov Cimbrii)

Vrancian Sozy

Vrancian Sozy is located in the Souther, Mediterranean of the island.

Landscape

Its white sandy beaches and transparent blue-green water are paradise for most people in Sozy, and a source of income for the locals. Inland is a Mediterranean landscape, dry, hilly, and sunny. In the North of the province start the mountains of Central Sozy.

Climate Classification

Vrancian Sozy has a Csa climate (Mild with dry, hot summer), although the Northern area is often disputed, which is said to have a Csb climate (Mild with dry, warm summer)

The Capital

Porti Viagnèt, an ancient city known for its fish market and inviting boulevards, is the administrative centre of Vrancian Sozy. But most Vrancians are a bit jolly about administration.

The most green regional capital of Sozy, Porti Viagnèt (Vrancian Sozy)

Overseas territory

Auslà Sozy

This new region, previously an uninhabited lowland, is now a centre of trading and gambling. Auslà Sozy is a perfect mix for a businessman, having an huge office block in the city and a chalet back in the former does not need to be a luxury.

The "cottage-culture" of Sozy is even more noticeable in their overseas territory

Landscape

The landscape is dominated by pine trees and tiny lakes where it isn’t urban. In the urban areas, the landscape is dominated by a skyline of office buildings.

Climate Classification

Auslà Sozy has a Dfc climate (Sub-artic, severe winter, no dry season, cool summer)

The Capital

The capital is Þulæfgoð, named after a huge Sozian international trading company: Þulæf.

Top 5 landscape sights in Sozy

History

The history of Sozy can be divided into a couple of eras:

• The first Sozians (5000 BC - 1000 BC)
• Vrancian Dynasty (753 BC - 500 AD)
• Sozian dark ages (500-750) (unfinished)
• Aristocratic Sozy (750-1500) (unfinished)
• L’ìghübirghum wars of succession (1500-1583) (unfinished)
• Early L’ìghübirghum dynasty (1583-1887) (unfinished)
  • Conquering the mainland (1770-1775) (unfinished)
  • Santixke åti’Þighberixtæ, birth of. (1870) (unfinished)
  • Vrancian-Sozian revolt (1882-1887) (unfinished)
• Late L’ìghübirghum dynasty (1887-1912) (unfinished)
  • Separatist wars of independence (1900-1912) (unfinished)
  • The great famine (1904-1905) (unfinished)
  • End of the L’ìghübirghum dynasty (1912) (unfinished)
• 20th Century Sozy
  • The first Sozian Revolution (1905-1912) (unfinished)
  • Sozian Libertarian Union (1915-1917) (unfinished)
  • Sozian Communist Republic (1917-1989) (unfinished)
  • The second Sozian revolution (1917-1989) (unfinished)
  • Santinian Sozy (1917-1989) (unfinished)
• Modern Sozy (2000 and further)
  • Sozy joins the Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls (2004) (unfinished)

Politics (unfinished)

===Organisation of the Sozian State=== (unfinished)

Political Parties

===Current Politics=== (unfinished)

Sozian Culture (unfinished)

It must be noted that Sozy is a large country with various of ethnic groups, but the Sozians form a great majority. How to handle when you spot a Sozian? You need to understand a part of the behaviour of Sozians before talking to any of them. Sozians often struck foreigners as somewhat rude and uncompassionate, but one must know the society Sozians live in before they can make such a judgement.

A mentality

A friendship with a Sozian:, Sozians often seem to foreigners as closed-minded and diseased by various of mental disorders. Sozians are reserved when it comes to talking to strangers. In the Sozian society there’s a “perfection image” how a perfect Sozian should work on both his mental and physical capabilities, this cause them difficulties to have “ordinary talks” especially with people they do not know. A familiar relationship with Sozians is therefore seem as difficult, but finally it is worth it. Sozians are extremely loyal to their friends, this is part of an ages old philosophy of loyalty, if you’re finally a good friend of a Sozian, you will soon be accepted by his or her (usually small) group of friends as well. Sozians are not actually rude and unemotional, but they do not feel that showing that to others they do not know is normal. Direct reserve people?, yes, Sozians are known to be very direct, another part of their culture, lying is seen as a terrible shame, really terrible. If you seriously ask Sozians on their personal views, they will give them, but they may not always consider the effects of replying negatively…

Egalitarian and Emancipated: , As said before Sozians strive for a “perfection image”, which has nothing to do with looking like the people in cosmetic commercials. Egalitarianism in Sozy is different from what you may expect, this “perfection image” is what they see as normal, one is expected to be sophisticated, intelligent, loyal, respectful, culturally aware and well taken care off. They have problems accepting sub-cultures and anyone that does not strive for the “perfection image”. Even though there are a lot of economical gaps in Sozy, socially they want the society to be egalitarian. They address their bosses with his/her first name. People that try to distinguish themselves as socially different (better) aren’t really liked. Sozians generally hate asocials and “nobles” on the other side, also extravagant lifestyles are looked at with suspicion. Sozians are very emancipated compared to European cultures, which does explain the little interest of Sozians in both Conservatives and Feminists. Much of the emancipation needed (according to Sozians) in other cultures, is natural in the Sozian culture. There is no speaking of that women would be paid lower salaries or less rights. It is not something they’re bothered with much either, it is just natural for Sozians, like the acceptance of one’s sexual orientation.

Utilitarian, if it is of no use, why have it? Sozian houses are simple and functional, with little decoration. Presents at birthdays are not common, one’s help and loyalty are more appreciated. Sozians like everything to be suited in order to reach perfection, mental and physical sloth are seen as threatening and asocial .The utilitarian nature of Sozians makes it easy for them to find practical solutions, but Sozians hate temporary solutions.

Organized, Sozians live with a clock in their brains. Accuracy, precision and exact time are important. Sozians prefer to do things from A to B, and not A and B through each other. They like to plan, and get really annoyed if someone confuses them in their planning. If you want to become hated by Sozians: disturb them around 6 O clock, which is dinner time (the largest meal is in the beginning of the day, though).

Einzelganger, Sozians are independent, they do not like authority, they prefer to be alone often enough in a day. Sozians would rather spend their life together with their lover isolated on an island than somewhere regulated. They do not like it if people interfere in their lives. Sozians are also very fond of their privacy. They hate regulation or government administration in their families, the average Sozian is more loyal to his family than the government.

Politics, Sozians dislike governments. They believe that people should make their own choices, although they are reserved, and often a bit sceptic about other lifestyles, they will defend the right that one can have those. Governmental authority is a devil’s word for the egalitarian Sozians. Sozians have a sense of responsibility that is often restricted to their family or friends, proud of their country but not of its people. Sozians hate fascists, and do not pretend to be one, the peaceful nature of Sozians may change into an aggressive nature if you start about fascism.

Traditions and National Celebrations

Many of Sozy's tradition go back to the first peoples in Sozy. They left their mark in national history via the feasts still celebrated today. Witnessing some of the nation's greatest feasts is an easy and joyful way to discover the traditions and culture(s) of Sozy.

Sozy is home to many festivals and feasts, for centuries, the same feasts have been celebrated. One must realise that Sozy isn't the nation of one ethnic group, but multiple ones. And a lot of local feasts occur, though not registered as "National Celebrations" such feasts are extremely popular back in the communities. The Sozian pagan religion had some major impacts on National Celebrations, but feasts that once were rituals are now often massive parties and parades, with a lot of drinking and joy. But the traditions are still fresh in the memory and actions of the ones that attend the feasts. Click on the table's title to go to the main article on Sozian Celebrations.

Also See: Sozian Calendar

===Religion=== (unfinished)

Language

Sozy is home to many languages. No less than 20 languages are spoken in Sozy. The native language of a person is extremely important. It is expected of people to know multiple languages. Although (General) Sozian is the only official national language, there are many more languages spoken and used as a regional administrative language or/and as a regional official language.

Main page: Languages spoken in Sozy