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motto="Spend Not What You Have But What You Can!" |
 
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language=Conabi |
capital=Harsimranville |
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capital=Ayadi |
population=872 million |
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population=2.7 billion |
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leader=President Harsimran Mann
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leader=Federate Satpul Singh
 
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==General==
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The Federative Sikh Republic of Space Union is a democratic, right-wing nation located in the Atlantian Oceanian region on the "Oechahaeth" continent. Made up of mostly Indian ethnicity, Space Union is a modertly sized nation that has a both strong economy and strong military.  It is the northeastern neighbor of the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia and the eastern neighbor of the People's Democratic Republic of Izistan, both of which are close allies of Space Union. The Space Union country is a medium-sized in terms of land, being a little less than one-half the size of its Pacitalian neighbor, relatively. It is bordered mostly by land but it has a large shoreline next to the Altantian Ocean.
  
The Federal Republic of Space Union is a huge federation of 12 states and 8 territories that came to power after a bloodless-coup overthrew the Imperial Republic of Space Union and installed the Federal Republic of Space Union. Space Union is located in The Southern Ocean region and is the third most powerful nation located there. Although it is has Space in its name it is not found in space but is presueing the goal currently and plans on building a space empire as a long-term goal. Its current population numbers at 958 million which is responsible for Space Unions tremondous economic power.
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Space Union is a well known advicate of human rights across the world and civil rights, alike. It features one of the best rights record in the world and came in as one of the 100-best human rights recorded nations in an international poll. Generally, the Space Union citizenry are conservative, right-wing compassionate people that tend to grip on their rights feariously. Space Union has also legalized same-sex marriages and civil unions between gay and lesbian couples, making it one of the most civil-rights loving nation in the world.
  
==Economy==
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The Space Union economy is based on a free market, capitalist model. It has one of the least regulated economies in the Atlantian Oceania along with comapred to allied nations. Corporations tend to receive large subsidaries and usually get the benefit of the doubt in civil cases, though, it is fully recognized that Space Union is a staunch opponent to monopolies and corporate abuse of power. The largest well known break up of a monopoly in Space Union was the Union v Weshington case, where the Weshington oil Corporation monopolized the entire Space Union ethanol industry. The Space Union government in turn, under the leadership of then President Harsimran Mann, took it to the High Court of Space Union. The High Court ruled against Weshington and formely disinegrated the monopoly, sending clear signals of to other potential abusers.
  
Space Union has an All-Consuming-status economy that is the third largest in the region. Space Union economy is led by Automobile Manufacturing, Door-to-Door Insurance Sales, and Retail Industry.  
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Although Space Union is considered one of the more pacifist nations in NS, it is a part of a number of alliances in the Nationstates world. These include the Woodstock Pact, the International Alliance Defense Force (IADF), Saharastan War Coalition (SWC), and many others to note. Space Union is a major player in the international stage as a recognized human rights protector and a loyal ally. In terms of trade, Space Union has also grown from isolationism to having active trading with a large chunk of nations, mostly friendly and allied, though, it is self-sufficient in many areas.  
Space Union has a very free capitalist society that allows huge corporations to flourish such as the Uranium Mining Inc. that controls the uranium industry.  
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===Gross Domestic Product and Currency===
 
  
Space Union has the third-largest GDP in the The Southern Region. The Space Union's national currency is the Spaco. Current exchange rates is 1 Spaco=$1.496 but continues to grow in the spacoes favor.
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==Ethnicity and Demograph:==
  
===GDP Per Capita and Unemployment===
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===People:===
  
Currently Space Union has one of the highest GDP Per Capita in the region. Unemployment is also low. Currently the unemployment rate is at 2% and can range to a maximum of 3%.  
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Space Union is a large nation, numbering over 2.7 billion people that is made up of mostly Indian ethnicity. This is largely because of its direct relationship with the former Democratic Republic of India, before its collapse, and similar folk. The Space Union people share many traditions with Indians, though, Space Unionist are generally Sikh - followers of the relgion of Sikhism. Indians/Asians make up around 71% of the population, while the rest is made up of 12% Anglo-Saxon, 10% Pacific Islanders, 5% Persian, and 2% Italian. This gives Space Union a large mix of other ethnicities, though, there are no major conflicts among the different communities.  
  
===Trade===
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===Space Union Culture:===
  
Space Unions conducts huge trade with other nations. Space Union main export is the car but increasingingly cheaper made foreign cars entering the market has resulted in foreign-made cars to have a tariff on them that is helping the Space Union's automobile industry. In trade, however, Space Union is running a a trade deficit that continues to grow each year. It is expected to exceed $120 Billion in a few years if the problem isn't resolved. Currently, Space Union's trade deficit is the biggest in the region.
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The large majority of Space Union's culture descends from its large share of Indian population. 87% of these Indians follow the Sikh religion, preached by Guru Nanak Devji. This makes large Sikh holidays like Dhwali, national holidays in Space Union, similar how Christmas is a national holiday for Christian-majority nations. But the other ethnicities have also blended their own traditions with the Sikh ones to create a heavily diversed nation that is considered by many foreignors as a salad bowl.  
  
==Government Budget==
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In terms of demograph and jobs, Space Union has an extremely large white collar workforce. This allows Space Union to have one of the largest IT and medical industries in the world, having a some of the most advanced and mature communications and wireless connections in the world while also being one of the leaders in medical treatement, specifically cancer. This is largely due to its large share of PhDs that graduate each year as engineers and doctors and its extrodinary eductational system, modelled after the efficient Indian system. Other citizens choose to either become scientist of some sort or take up other business jobs, mainly as executives in companies.
  
The current government budget is at $12 trillion dollar but is expected to go down later in the decade as the government cuts taxes in its new policy and decreases spendings in liberal areas.  
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Although Space Union is rich in terms of currency and hard money, Space Union citizens are considered to be one of the most caring and compassionate citizens in the world. This follows a cultural tradition in Space Union of giving, something that is actively preached by the Sikh religion. This practice is called Lunger. In this tradition, all across the nation, religious temples, buildings, and other shelters provide free meals to anyone that comes to them. No one discriminated based on ethnicity, gender, or color. Volunteers reguarly take off time to feed the people while also having some for themselves. This tradition is most likely the oldest tradition in Space Union, according to historians, and is the most heavily guarded by its people, not allowing anyone to stop them from doing it.  
  
===Administration===
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Another area that Space Union is considered to be quite advanced in is its food. Space Union food follows Sikh culture and other ethnicity cultures by serving Indian food that is mixed with food from other nationalities such as Italian sauces and Danish biscuits. Foreignors from all over the world come to Space Union's capital, Ayadi, to taste these exotic foods with some of the best spices known to the world being found in the capital. One spice in particular, called Mirchswad, is very spicy and is extremely popular thanks to its rich taste that makes one's tongue feel in heaven even with the worst tasting food.
  
Currently the government spends $113 billion on operating on daily bases. This is equivelent to 1% of the National budget.
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===Religion:===
  
===Social Welfare===
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Space Union is one of the largest Sikh nation's in the world, thanks to a large Sikh majority in Space Union, at 67% of the population, that descended from Punjab. Sikhism has been declared the national religion, though, people are free to worship whatever they wish and can openly deny Sikhism. The second largest religion in Space Union, at 21% of the population, is Christianity, followed mostly by Anglo-Saxon and Italians. Other minor religions are Islam, Hinduism, and Judisism, though, they all number less than 10% in terms of followers in population.
  
Social Welfare is one of the least spent areas in the national budget. It receives $681 Billion or only 6% of the national budget. Spending in social welfare is expected to decrease as the Space Union takes more conservative policy.
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===Suffrage and Voting:===
  
===Healthcare===
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Under Space Union law, any citizen of Space Union within the provinces is capable of voting once he/she turns age 18. If a person lives within a Space Union territory, he/she can vote when they turn 21. But the later does not apply to anyone, yet, as Space Union currently does not have any territories abroad or at home.
  
As senior citizens retire in greater numbers Space Union is increasingly funding the national healthcare program although private healthcare is strongly suggested too. Currently Healthcare spending is at $795 Billion or 7% of the budget.
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===Language:===
  
===Education===
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Although Space Union follows many languages because of its diverse ethnicity, its main language is Conabi. Conabi is a direct descendant of Punjabi, but being far less complex and more straightfoward. Conabi is recognized as the national language of Space Union, therefore many businesses and organizations in Space Union follow and use Conabi as their main language when inside Space Union, though, English is also used frequently in the business world. After Conabi, English is the second most used language and is required to be known by all citizens at the most basic levels of communication.
  
Education is one of the most heavily funded area in the national budget. Education is at $1 trillion or 9% of the national budget. Education funding is expected to increase.
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Another language that Space Union follows in great numbers is the Pacitalian language of Pacitalian, being one of the most popular foreign languages in Space Union along with Dienstadi, The Macabee's official language, that is also very popular as foreign language in high school and college.  
  
===Religion & Spirituality===
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==Education:==
  
Religious spending is on the decline as the government becomes more athestic. Currently the spending is at $340 Billion or 3% of the budget and is suppose to decrease in the next decade.  
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Space Union's Educational System is an generously funded system in the entire nation, being directly overseen by the Federal Government. Considered a very high quality system in terms of education and overall teaching. But on major complaint by mostly foreigners is the level of toughness in the school, citing that children get over 2x the amount of homework in other schools while also having to get at least a 84% as an overall grade to pass that class but many analyst cite this as the main reason why Space Union's educational system and graduates are some of the top and brightest in the world.
  
===Defense===
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===Preschool/Phase I:===
  
Defense is currently the top priority in the national budget. As other areas are being decreased, military spending has been increased as Space Union buys huge amount of supplies and equipment. Currently, the military budget is at $2.6 trillion or 23% of the national budget. Estimates put the military budget at a 25% increase by the end of the decade.
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Preschool or Phase I, as called in Space Union, is the beginning of the educational system and starts at the age of 3. It is required by every student and is absolutely free to the public, though, non-citizens staying in Space Union must pay a small fee to enroll in the school. At this level, Space Union children learn how to do basic reading, mathametics, writing, and skills that form the foundation for later years to build upon. There are three divisions, or classes/grades as called by other nations, in Phase I school, Division 1, 2, and 3. Phase I follows a one class/teacher system where one teacher instructs the students in all these skills all day. Students between age 3-5 attend this school. At the end of the last divisional year, students take a exam called Exam I that they must score 84% or higher to gain acceptance into Phase II or face staying behind a division.
  
===Law and Order===
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===Primary School/Phase II:===
  
Law and Order are currently getting lots of money in order to stop crime. Currently it is at $2.04 trillion or 18% of the national budget. It is expected to increase in the next decade.
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Primary, or Phase II school is the next step in the educational ladder for every student. All children are required to have taken Phase I school or passed an entrance exam (seperate from Phase I exams) to gain admission into a Phase II school. In Phase II school, students build upon their basic skills and take a wide variety of subjects. The core subjects are Science, Math, Language/Conabi, Language/English, and Social Studies. Other subjects are PE, Health, and an elective that may include early beginning of a new school. Unlike other nations, Phase II does seperate classes for each subject instead of one class/one teacher system, similar to high schools in other nations, but instead has a 8 Period-Day. Phase II schools also generally have sports and academic clubs that students are allowed to join as after-school activity or elective. Phase II is attended by students age 6-13 in Divisions 4-12, all of which is mandatory to take by all students. At the end of the last divisional year, students must pass an exam at the end of the year called Exam II and must gain 84% of higher to pass and move on to Phase III school or face staying behind.  
  
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===Secondary School/Phase III:===
  
This is the second most funded area. Space Union is actively supporting corporations and industry through commerce funding in order to stimulate the economy further. Currently it is at $2.3 trillion or 21% of the national budget. As more corporations come commerce section is expected to grow too.
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Secondary, or Phase III school, is the next step in the educational ladder after Phase II school graduation. All students must have taken Phase III school or passed an entrance exam (seperate from Exam I or II). In Phase III school, students build upon the skills and knowledge they have learned in Phase II to finish their learning. The main difference between a Phase III school and a Phase II school is that students are no longer required to take Language/English or Language/Conabi (their choice of which one) and instead choose a foreign language to take. Foreign languages vary from Pacitalian to Dienstadi to Hindi to French. At least 4 years of one foreign language must be taken to pase Phase III school. Like Phase II school, Phase III school has an 8 Period-Day, having the five core subjects and PE and one elective they may choose. The Core subjects are available in 3 forms: Regular, Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP), ordered in hardest. While Regular gives you no benefit, Honors allows you to add 0.3 to your GPA for that class while Advanced Placement allows you to take that course for college and also add 0.5 to your GPA. Extracurricular activities like sports are also heavily encouraged. Students from age 14-18 take Phase III school in Divisions 13-17. At the end of Division 17, students must take Exam III and get 84% at least to pass. Diplomas are then given out, which fall into three categories: Proficient Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Master Diploma. Student's score on Exam III along with their entire averaged score of their entire life are average together to give the GPA. Students that have a GPA of 3.0-3.4 get the Proficient Diploma. Students with a GPA get a diploma of 3.5-3.9. Finally, students that get a GPA of 4.0 or above (in some circumstances) get the Master Diploma. A diploma is mandatory to leave Phase III school and gain admittance in an Institution.
  
===Public Transport===
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===Institution:===
  
Public Transport is one of the least funded areas as the government expects citizens to provide their own transport as the economy becomes further capitalist. Currently it is at $227 billion or only 2% of the national budget.
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Institutions are the next step in Space Union education after graduating from Phase III school. It is similar to colleges and universities in other nations, being the place where students become specialized. In Institutions, sutdents begin to specialize their subjects and classes based on what career they will take, no longer having to take any core subject unless on their own, though, Mathematics is required no matter what. Space Union's Institutions are one of the world's best in terms of education having a huge sum of foreign students trying for admission within Institutions. Students being to take subjects based on their future goals like if they wish to be doctors they will take Medical Science or Advanced Chemical Medicines courses. But unlike other colleges in the world, Institutions have a set time of the day that students must attend similar to Phase I, II, and III schools, but Institutions generally start later, like at 10:00 being the norm across the nation. Generally, Institutions are broken down into 4 domains (similar to divisions), which are attended to by students 19-23 years old. At the end of the 4th Domain, students must pass an Institutional Exam, which they must score higher than 85% to pass. Based on their score and GPA of all years of education, colleges give out three degrees: the Knight Degree, Master Degree, and the Grand Degree. The Knight Degree is the minimul degree you need to go to Advanced Institutional School, you must have a GPA of 3.0-3.4 to get it. Master Degree is obtained by having a GPA of 3.5-3.9. Finally, the Grand Degree is a degree that must be obtained by getting a GPA of 4.0. Once Institution has been completed, students no longer have to go to any more schools and instead can apply for jobs in the real world, especially ones with Grand Degrees, which allows them to gain well paying jobs without going to Advanced Institutions.  
  
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Institutions are also extremely expensive for their extrordinary education, making it hard for parents to send students through them even if they are quite well off. So the Space Union government gives off many Student Loans for any amount that will be payed off once the person gains a solid job and finishes his/her education. This has allowed almost everyone in Space Union to go to an institution no matter what there background is, making Space Union one of the most enticing "Land of Oppurtunity" nations in the world.
  
One of the lowest priorities, the Environment is under funded as the industries expand. Currently the environment budget is at $454 billion or 4% of the national budget is is expected to be curved down further.
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===Advanced Institutions:===
  
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Advanced Institutions is the last step in the educational system of Space Union (the last step in the public system, though, there are more places to go for higher education, albeit those are private and far more expensive, though). In Advanced Institutions, students submit what job/career they wish to take and a schedule with all the courses nessessary for that career and given to him/her. In almost everyway, Advanced Institutions are similar to Institutions, to the point that many are run by the same organization as an Institution. This is the equivalent to a post-graduate school in other countries, though, more specialized and focused. Students must take this for 4 years in Domains 5-9 from ages 24-28. Once they finish Domain 9, they must take an Advanced Institutional Exam which they must score at least 87% on to pass. If they do not, they must repeat the last year again until they do pass it. It is not uncommon to see this happen, a large majority must repeat the last year at least once more, but in the long run this help solidify all their learnings further. At the end of the year, the school averages the Advanced Institutional Exam along with all the previous exams from Exam I to Institutional Exam and then average all the grades together from Division 1 to Domain 9. Once both are done, the two statistics are average together to give the Grand GPA or GGPA, as called by officials. Based on this, the Advanced Institution gives three degrees: the Silver Degree, the Gold Degree, and the Platinium Degree. The Silver Degree is aquired by having a GPA of 3.0-3.4 and is equivalent to higher than a Bachelors degree in other countries. A Gold Degree is aquired by having a GPA of 3.5-3.9 and is the equivalent of higher than a Masters degree in other nations. Finally, the highest and one of the most prestigious degrees in the world to have is the Platinium Degree which is aquired by having a perfect GPA of 4.0. and is equivalent to higher than even a PhD. If aquired, this degree will allow you to have any job in the world because of its sheer prestige and rarity. Only 1 out of 10,000 Space Unionist has one of these.  
 
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The government is putting some funds into presueing social equality among the population but it is still pretty low funded. Currently it is at $681 billion or 6% of the national budget but it is suppose to steadly increase as more help for jobs is wanted.
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==Government and Politics==
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Space Union's government is a highly right-wing democratic government that is specifically pro-business. Space Union bolsters a medium-sized government that disregards more liberal policies over conservative policy. Currently, Space Unions has seven parties that run in the national elections.
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National Conservative Party: Right-Wing Majority Party
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Liberal Party: Center Left-Wing Opposition Party
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Social Democrats: Left-Wing Minority Party
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Fascist of Space Union Party (FSUP) or Fascist Pary: Radical Right-Wing Minority Party
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Libertarian Party: Center Right Wing Minority Party
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Communist Party: Radical Left Wing Minority Party (outlawed after the formation of the Federal Republic of Space Union)
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Environmentalist Party: Environmental Center Minority Party
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===Government Structure===
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Space Union's government is a Federal Republic. It is headed by two presidents. This way each president counter balances each other. The government has three branches of powers.
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The Executive branch is headed by two presidents and a single cabinent of 12 advisors. The two presidents balance eachother from gaining too much power. The two presidents jointly pick a cabinent of 12 advisors. The executive branch is responsible for carrying out laws. This is the only branch able to veto.
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The Legislative branch is made out of 3 chamers: Senate, Parliment, and Tribune. All three chambers make up the Congress of the Space Union. Laws are made here and go through congress before it goes to Executive branch.
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This branch covers all the courts in the country. The Supreme Court is at the top of the lane with National Courts below it and District courts as the lowest level of Judicial power. Laws must be ratified by the court to pass. They are the only branch able to overide the executive veto.
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==States and Territory==
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Space Union is compromised of 12 states and 6 territories. Of the 12 states 8 founded the union with 4 being annexed in the following years. The 6 territories were annexed lands that were given the right to govern themselves but with Space Union influence. They are independent governing bodies that are still controlled by Space Union. Mostly they are used as defense bases but some are there for economic and minority reasons.
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1.Harsimranster
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1.Zryden- Space Union's most powerful territory. It has the largest economy and most powerful government of any territory. It is one of the fastest growing economies in Space Union. Zryden features a All-Consuming economy and is the only territory capable of being fully independent of Space Union. But because of success in Space Union it is highly unlikely that Zryden will rally for independence.
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2.Mannville- Mannville is one of Space Union's most powerful economic territory. It has unprecedentant economic growth that is expected to grow. It currently has a powerhouse economy.
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3.Mannster- A communist safeheaven that is totally run by an authoritarian, communist government. It is the poorest territory in Space Union. With the toppling of the Imperial government and the statement of the Federal government, Mannster will likely become a capitalist society and the communist will be expelled or put in prison.
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4.Harsimranville- The oldest territory of Space Union. It harbors Space Union's biggest military base where secret projects are conducted by Space Union's government.
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5.Mann Capitalism- Area with pure capitalism and corporation run the government. It is one of the corporate paradice in Space Union.
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6.International Amero- A consumerist economy that is ruled by capitalist politicians. Has one of the strongest economies and is one of the most valuable territories in Space Union's pocession.
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7.Khaliastan- Relgious area that is experiencing tremondous economic growth in the years. It was recently annexed and is expected to become a powerful territory soon.
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8.United Fascist- Newly annexed territory that is a shelter for Fascist followers. Run by Fascist government it is a corporate police state with a strong, industralized economy.
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Territories are allowed to issue their own currency, flag and offices. They also are allowed to deal with international community but with Space Union influence. Citizens of these territories are not Space Union citizens. They are allowed to pick whatever government they choose and whatever economic system they use. But Space Union influences their decisions and ultimely have to listen to Space Union government.
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Note: Because of the fall of the Imperial Republic of Space Union and the installation of the Federal Republic of Space Union, communist are no longer allowed to live in the country and are expected to either be put in prisons or exported out of the country.
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==International Politics==
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Space Union used to be an isolationist country that wanted nothing to do with world politics. But when the regime change occured, Space Union actively presued a imperialist policy in the form of helping capitalist countries in exchange for communism be destroyed in their country. Space Union's biggest international policy is the Anti-Communist Doctrine. This doctrine said that Space Union would finacially and militaristically aid any country overthrowing or resisting communist power. Over the time, Space Union has become a important nation in world politics.
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===Anti-Communist Docrine===
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When Space Union changed into a democratic country, Space Union expelled all communist and banned the Communist Party to only Tribune Seats. Also Space Union passed the Anti-Communist Doctrine that said that Space Union's government would:
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2) Any country that helps a communist country become free would get a reward of $100 billion.
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Currently, the Space Union has used this doctrine to assist the government in Azban from falling under communist rebels. We have the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Armies located their. We also have the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Air Armadas located in the region. Also Space Union has deployed the Peacekeeping Naval Armada, 1st Naval Armada, and 2nd Naval Armada. Also Space Union has projected the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Armies into the Gortogo Wars for peacekeeping operations. Many other nations have received economic aid from Space Union.
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Space Union
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Flag of Space Union
Motto: "Spend Not What You Have But What You Can!"
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Region Atlantian Oceania
Capital Ayadi
Official Language(s) Conabi
Leader Federate Satpul Singh
Population 2.7 billion
Currency Spaco Dollar 
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The Federative Sikh Republic of Space Union is a democratic, right-wing nation located in the Atlantian Oceanian region on the "Oechahaeth" continent. Made up of mostly Indian ethnicity, Space Union is a modertly sized nation that has a both strong economy and strong military. It is the northeastern neighbor of the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia and the eastern neighbor of the People's Democratic Republic of Izistan, both of which are close allies of Space Union. The Space Union country is a medium-sized in terms of land, being a little less than one-half the size of its Pacitalian neighbor, relatively. It is bordered mostly by land but it has a large shoreline next to the Altantian Ocean.

Space Union is a well known advicate of human rights across the world and civil rights, alike. It features one of the best rights record in the world and came in as one of the 100-best human rights recorded nations in an international poll. Generally, the Space Union citizenry are conservative, right-wing compassionate people that tend to grip on their rights feariously. Space Union has also legalized same-sex marriages and civil unions between gay and lesbian couples, making it one of the most civil-rights loving nation in the world.

The Space Union economy is based on a free market, capitalist model. It has one of the least regulated economies in the Atlantian Oceania along with comapred to allied nations. Corporations tend to receive large subsidaries and usually get the benefit of the doubt in civil cases, though, it is fully recognized that Space Union is a staunch opponent to monopolies and corporate abuse of power. The largest well known break up of a monopoly in Space Union was the Union v Weshington case, where the Weshington oil Corporation monopolized the entire Space Union ethanol industry. The Space Union government in turn, under the leadership of then President Harsimran Mann, took it to the High Court of Space Union. The High Court ruled against Weshington and formely disinegrated the monopoly, sending clear signals of to other potential abusers.

Although Space Union is considered one of the more pacifist nations in NS, it is a part of a number of alliances in the Nationstates world. These include the Woodstock Pact, the International Alliance Defense Force (IADF), Saharastan War Coalition (SWC), and many others to note. Space Union is a major player in the international stage as a recognized human rights protector and a loyal ally. In terms of trade, Space Union has also grown from isolationism to having active trading with a large chunk of nations, mostly friendly and allied, though, it is self-sufficient in many areas.


Ethnicity and Demograph:

People:

Space Union is a large nation, numbering over 2.7 billion people that is made up of mostly Indian ethnicity. This is largely because of its direct relationship with the former Democratic Republic of India, before its collapse, and similar folk. The Space Union people share many traditions with Indians, though, Space Unionist are generally Sikh - followers of the relgion of Sikhism. Indians/Asians make up around 71% of the population, while the rest is made up of 12% Anglo-Saxon, 10% Pacific Islanders, 5% Persian, and 2% Italian. This gives Space Union a large mix of other ethnicities, though, there are no major conflicts among the different communities.

Space Union Culture:

The large majority of Space Union's culture descends from its large share of Indian population. 87% of these Indians follow the Sikh religion, preached by Guru Nanak Devji. This makes large Sikh holidays like Dhwali, national holidays in Space Union, similar how Christmas is a national holiday for Christian-majority nations. But the other ethnicities have also blended their own traditions with the Sikh ones to create a heavily diversed nation that is considered by many foreignors as a salad bowl.

In terms of demograph and jobs, Space Union has an extremely large white collar workforce. This allows Space Union to have one of the largest IT and medical industries in the world, having a some of the most advanced and mature communications and wireless connections in the world while also being one of the leaders in medical treatement, specifically cancer. This is largely due to its large share of PhDs that graduate each year as engineers and doctors and its extrodinary eductational system, modelled after the efficient Indian system. Other citizens choose to either become scientist of some sort or take up other business jobs, mainly as executives in companies.

Although Space Union is rich in terms of currency and hard money, Space Union citizens are considered to be one of the most caring and compassionate citizens in the world. This follows a cultural tradition in Space Union of giving, something that is actively preached by the Sikh religion. This practice is called Lunger. In this tradition, all across the nation, religious temples, buildings, and other shelters provide free meals to anyone that comes to them. No one discriminated based on ethnicity, gender, or color. Volunteers reguarly take off time to feed the people while also having some for themselves. This tradition is most likely the oldest tradition in Space Union, according to historians, and is the most heavily guarded by its people, not allowing anyone to stop them from doing it.

Another area that Space Union is considered to be quite advanced in is its food. Space Union food follows Sikh culture and other ethnicity cultures by serving Indian food that is mixed with food from other nationalities such as Italian sauces and Danish biscuits. Foreignors from all over the world come to Space Union's capital, Ayadi, to taste these exotic foods with some of the best spices known to the world being found in the capital. One spice in particular, called Mirchswad, is very spicy and is extremely popular thanks to its rich taste that makes one's tongue feel in heaven even with the worst tasting food.

Religion:

Space Union is one of the largest Sikh nation's in the world, thanks to a large Sikh majority in Space Union, at 67% of the population, that descended from Punjab. Sikhism has been declared the national religion, though, people are free to worship whatever they wish and can openly deny Sikhism. The second largest religion in Space Union, at 21% of the population, is Christianity, followed mostly by Anglo-Saxon and Italians. Other minor religions are Islam, Hinduism, and Judisism, though, they all number less than 10% in terms of followers in population.

Suffrage and Voting:

Under Space Union law, any citizen of Space Union within the provinces is capable of voting once he/she turns age 18. If a person lives within a Space Union territory, he/she can vote when they turn 21. But the later does not apply to anyone, yet, as Space Union currently does not have any territories abroad or at home.

Language:

Although Space Union follows many languages because of its diverse ethnicity, its main language is Conabi. Conabi is a direct descendant of Punjabi, but being far less complex and more straightfoward. Conabi is recognized as the national language of Space Union, therefore many businesses and organizations in Space Union follow and use Conabi as their main language when inside Space Union, though, English is also used frequently in the business world. After Conabi, English is the second most used language and is required to be known by all citizens at the most basic levels of communication.

Another language that Space Union follows in great numbers is the Pacitalian language of Pacitalian, being one of the most popular foreign languages in Space Union along with Dienstadi, The Macabee's official language, that is also very popular as foreign language in high school and college.

Education:

Space Union's Educational System is an generously funded system in the entire nation, being directly overseen by the Federal Government. Considered a very high quality system in terms of education and overall teaching. But on major complaint by mostly foreigners is the level of toughness in the school, citing that children get over 2x the amount of homework in other schools while also having to get at least a 84% as an overall grade to pass that class but many analyst cite this as the main reason why Space Union's educational system and graduates are some of the top and brightest in the world.

Preschool/Phase I:

Preschool or Phase I, as called in Space Union, is the beginning of the educational system and starts at the age of 3. It is required by every student and is absolutely free to the public, though, non-citizens staying in Space Union must pay a small fee to enroll in the school. At this level, Space Union children learn how to do basic reading, mathametics, writing, and skills that form the foundation for later years to build upon. There are three divisions, or classes/grades as called by other nations, in Phase I school, Division 1, 2, and 3. Phase I follows a one class/teacher system where one teacher instructs the students in all these skills all day. Students between age 3-5 attend this school. At the end of the last divisional year, students take a exam called Exam I that they must score 84% or higher to gain acceptance into Phase II or face staying behind a division.

Primary School/Phase II:

Primary, or Phase II school is the next step in the educational ladder for every student. All children are required to have taken Phase I school or passed an entrance exam (seperate from Phase I exams) to gain admission into a Phase II school. In Phase II school, students build upon their basic skills and take a wide variety of subjects. The core subjects are Science, Math, Language/Conabi, Language/English, and Social Studies. Other subjects are PE, Health, and an elective that may include early beginning of a new school. Unlike other nations, Phase II does seperate classes for each subject instead of one class/one teacher system, similar to high schools in other nations, but instead has a 8 Period-Day. Phase II schools also generally have sports and academic clubs that students are allowed to join as after-school activity or elective. Phase II is attended by students age 6-13 in Divisions 4-12, all of which is mandatory to take by all students. At the end of the last divisional year, students must pass an exam at the end of the year called Exam II and must gain 84% of higher to pass and move on to Phase III school or face staying behind.

Secondary School/Phase III:

Secondary, or Phase III school, is the next step in the educational ladder after Phase II school graduation. All students must have taken Phase III school or passed an entrance exam (seperate from Exam I or II). In Phase III school, students build upon the skills and knowledge they have learned in Phase II to finish their learning. The main difference between a Phase III school and a Phase II school is that students are no longer required to take Language/English or Language/Conabi (their choice of which one) and instead choose a foreign language to take. Foreign languages vary from Pacitalian to Dienstadi to Hindi to French. At least 4 years of one foreign language must be taken to pase Phase III school. Like Phase II school, Phase III school has an 8 Period-Day, having the five core subjects and PE and one elective they may choose. The Core subjects are available in 3 forms: Regular, Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP), ordered in hardest. While Regular gives you no benefit, Honors allows you to add 0.3 to your GPA for that class while Advanced Placement allows you to take that course for college and also add 0.5 to your GPA. Extracurricular activities like sports are also heavily encouraged. Students from age 14-18 take Phase III school in Divisions 13-17. At the end of Division 17, students must take Exam III and get 84% at least to pass. Diplomas are then given out, which fall into three categories: Proficient Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Master Diploma. Student's score on Exam III along with their entire averaged score of their entire life are average together to give the GPA. Students that have a GPA of 3.0-3.4 get the Proficient Diploma. Students with a GPA get a diploma of 3.5-3.9. Finally, students that get a GPA of 4.0 or above (in some circumstances) get the Master Diploma. A diploma is mandatory to leave Phase III school and gain admittance in an Institution.

Institution:

Institutions are the next step in Space Union education after graduating from Phase III school. It is similar to colleges and universities in other nations, being the place where students become specialized. In Institutions, sutdents begin to specialize their subjects and classes based on what career they will take, no longer having to take any core subject unless on their own, though, Mathematics is required no matter what. Space Union's Institutions are one of the world's best in terms of education having a huge sum of foreign students trying for admission within Institutions. Students being to take subjects based on their future goals like if they wish to be doctors they will take Medical Science or Advanced Chemical Medicines courses. But unlike other colleges in the world, Institutions have a set time of the day that students must attend similar to Phase I, II, and III schools, but Institutions generally start later, like at 10:00 being the norm across the nation. Generally, Institutions are broken down into 4 domains (similar to divisions), which are attended to by students 19-23 years old. At the end of the 4th Domain, students must pass an Institutional Exam, which they must score higher than 85% to pass. Based on their score and GPA of all years of education, colleges give out three degrees: the Knight Degree, Master Degree, and the Grand Degree. The Knight Degree is the minimul degree you need to go to Advanced Institutional School, you must have a GPA of 3.0-3.4 to get it. Master Degree is obtained by having a GPA of 3.5-3.9. Finally, the Grand Degree is a degree that must be obtained by getting a GPA of 4.0. Once Institution has been completed, students no longer have to go to any more schools and instead can apply for jobs in the real world, especially ones with Grand Degrees, which allows them to gain well paying jobs without going to Advanced Institutions.

Institutions are also extremely expensive for their extrordinary education, making it hard for parents to send students through them even if they are quite well off. So the Space Union government gives off many Student Loans for any amount that will be payed off once the person gains a solid job and finishes his/her education. This has allowed almost everyone in Space Union to go to an institution no matter what there background is, making Space Union one of the most enticing "Land of Oppurtunity" nations in the world.

Advanced Institutions:

Advanced Institutions is the last step in the educational system of Space Union (the last step in the public system, though, there are more places to go for higher education, albeit those are private and far more expensive, though). In Advanced Institutions, students submit what job/career they wish to take and a schedule with all the courses nessessary for that career and given to him/her. In almost everyway, Advanced Institutions are similar to Institutions, to the point that many are run by the same organization as an Institution. This is the equivalent to a post-graduate school in other countries, though, more specialized and focused. Students must take this for 4 years in Domains 5-9 from ages 24-28. Once they finish Domain 9, they must take an Advanced Institutional Exam which they must score at least 87% on to pass. If they do not, they must repeat the last year again until they do pass it. It is not uncommon to see this happen, a large majority must repeat the last year at least once more, but in the long run this help solidify all their learnings further. At the end of the year, the school averages the Advanced Institutional Exam along with all the previous exams from Exam I to Institutional Exam and then average all the grades together from Division 1 to Domain 9. Once both are done, the two statistics are average together to give the Grand GPA or GGPA, as called by officials. Based on this, the Advanced Institution gives three degrees: the Silver Degree, the Gold Degree, and the Platinium Degree. The Silver Degree is aquired by having a GPA of 3.0-3.4 and is equivalent to higher than a Bachelors degree in other countries. A Gold Degree is aquired by having a GPA of 3.5-3.9 and is the equivalent of higher than a Masters degree in other nations. Finally, the highest and one of the most prestigious degrees in the world to have is the Platinium Degree which is aquired by having a perfect GPA of 4.0. and is equivalent to higher than even a PhD. If aquired, this degree will allow you to have any job in the world because of its sheer prestige and rarity. Only 1 out of 10,000 Space Unionist has one of these.


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