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The '''Dutch Democratic Republic of Knootoss''' is a post-modern developed [[Wikipedia:democracy|democracy]] on the European continent, inhabited by a highly educated population of almost four billion.
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Knootians are a socially libertarian people who have grown used to the many visiting foreigners, including many [[non-humans]]. Knootoss is noted by many foreigners for its [[liberal]] social policies including legal drugs, [[Wikipedia:Prostitution|prostitution]] and gambling. The nation sees itself as part of the [[Western world]]: its people are oriented on free and open trade, and there is a wide consensus on the advantages of the [[Wikipedia:Free_market|free market]]. The nation is run by coalition governments usually involving liberals. Currently a conservative/liberal coalition is in power under the [[Elves|Elvish]] [[Wikipedia:Prime_Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Galadriël Táralóm nos Círdan]].  
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<h4>Introduction </h4>
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The rejistani language is a conlang created to provide communication between the different peoples of Rejistania without any preference. It is used on formal occasions but also in normal life some terms are used and most rejistanis know the language well enough for simple conversations since it is taught in school and courses for adults are offered free of charge by the government. The grammar is based on northern rejistani languages, but very much simplified. Concepts from Isesi are also adopted, most prominent example are the 10 forms of comparism. the vocabulary is based on terms used in commerce and of the Jisu, but that is because the Jisu people conquered large parts of the Rejistanian Island and many words became used in other languages. To avoid problems with the different concepts of pronunciation, Rejistanian uses a minimal alphabet of only 18 sounds and letters. Its grammar reminds partly of Japanese and Esperanto since it relies heavily on pre- and suffixes. Rejistani is written either in the Latin alphabet or in a special rejistani one. The apostrophe is used to separate the different parts of a word. Notable is also the important position of the verb in this language: "xe'ki'lanja'isa'han'ta" (translation: "I will not go there/come.", literal translation: "I'am-going-to'maybe'go'to'not") is a complete sentence, which only consists of a verb ('isa: to go) with its pre- and suffixes.  
  
The Knootian people are peaceful to the point of pacifism even if their (sometimes militantly [[Capitalizm|capitalizt]]) government has been known to engage in foreign adventures. The [[Knootian Defence Force]] used to have a feeble reputation, but it has grown more effective since the [[Shadow War]] devastated the country.
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<h4>The alphabet </h4>
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Rejistanian knows fewer characters than most languages. But in transcripts of other languages on the rejistanian island, more sounds than the one from rejistanian are needed that is why these characters are composed out of two letters and to avoid confusion a tilde is put between them. In the rejistani alphabet, an arc is drawn below these letters.  
  
<h4>Foreign policy</h4>
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The rejistani alphabet has the following letters: a, d, e, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, r, s, t, u, v, x, y. Except for the last three, they are pronounced as in German, the v sounds as in 'water', the x like in 'she' and the y sounds as in 'I'. The most common archaic combinations are: (vowel)~n (the vowel is pronounced nasal, similar to French), (vowel)~l (the vowel is stressed and the tone slightly rises, the l is silent), (vowel)~r (the vowel is stressed and the tone slightly falls, the r is silent), s~v (a sound similar to 'th' in thanks) and a~o (which is pronounced like in soul).  
Knootoss pursues its foreign policy largely within the framework of multilateral organisations, such as the [[Knootian International Stabilisation Treaty]] (KIST) and the [[Vinyatírion Economic/Readiness/Intelligence Treaty of Allied States]] (VERITAS). It has taken part regularly in peacekeeping operations and is a member of the  [[Human Rights Council]]. The government cooperates with the [[United Nations]] wherever this is thought possible using a UN office as its formal representative.
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<h4>Basic vocabulary </h4>
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''This is based on a language guide for tourists.''<br>
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'''Greetings'''<br>
  
<h4>Knootian Culture</h4>
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Hejida! '''Hello!''' <br>
Knootoss is not famous for its celebrated heroes, brave soldiers and charismatic revolutionaries, nor are Knootians a people of profound philosophers and great thinkers. Rather, it is a nation of painters, lawyers, politicians and writers, and of course a nation of merchants.
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Hejida (name)'he '''Hello Mr/Mrs (name)''' <br>
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Il su? '''How are you?''' <br>
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veka/mesit/sejil '''fine/not quite fine/bad''' <br>
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Jilih veka, xe'mesu il(n). '''I am glad to see you (more formal greeting)''' <br>
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Va veka '''Good bye (from the one who is leaving)''' <Br>
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Va dary '''Good bye (from the one who is staying)''' <br>
  
<h4>Economy</h4>
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'''Being polite '''<br>
Knootoss has a prosperous and open powerhouse economy depending heavily o-n foreign trade. The service-oriented economy is noted for stable industrial relations, moderate inflation, and a small current account deficit. Benefiting from the complete absence of drug laws, an extremely prosperous export sector is up and running. Due to scale advantages, the prices are significantly lower then illegal produce, making Knootoss extremely competitive in this industry. Other industrial activity is predominantly in Information Technology (IT) and various media but o-n the whole the industrial sector is very diverse and competitive in areas from arms manufacturing to cheese exports. Research and development is o-ne of the main service industries in Knootoss and great emphasis is placed o-n R&D by the government.
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:''See main article at: [[Knootoss]]''
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Viije '''Sorry! or Excuse me!''' <br>
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ma vy '''Please (if possible)''' <br>
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Texeki '''Thank you''' <br>
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Halen'ta/Jilih halen'ta '''You're welcome '''<Br>
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Il('lanja)'ma visko jusa su? '''Can you speak English? (the 'lanja makes the question a bit more polite) (People consider it quite impolite to start speaking in a language, they do not understand, even if you do not know any more rejistanian, you ought to know that sentence) '''<br>
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:''See main article at: [[Rejistanian]]''

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Rejistanian

Introduction

The rejistani language is a conlang created to provide communication between the different peoples of Rejistania without any preference. It is used on formal occasions but also in normal life some terms are used and most rejistanis know the language well enough for simple conversations since it is taught in school and courses for adults are offered free of charge by the government. The grammar is based on northern rejistani languages, but very much simplified. Concepts from Isesi are also adopted, most prominent example are the 10 forms of comparism. the vocabulary is based on terms used in commerce and of the Jisu, but that is because the Jisu people conquered large parts of the Rejistanian Island and many words became used in other languages. To avoid problems with the different concepts of pronunciation, Rejistanian uses a minimal alphabet of only 18 sounds and letters. Its grammar reminds partly of Japanese and Esperanto since it relies heavily on pre- and suffixes. Rejistani is written either in the Latin alphabet or in a special rejistani one. The apostrophe is used to separate the different parts of a word. Notable is also the important position of the verb in this language: "xe'ki'lanja'isa'han'ta" (translation: "I will not go there/come.", literal translation: "I'am-going-to'maybe'go'to'not") is a complete sentence, which only consists of a verb ('isa: to go) with its pre- and suffixes.

The alphabet

Rejistanian knows fewer characters than most languages. But in transcripts of other languages on the rejistanian island, more sounds than the one from rejistanian are needed that is why these characters are composed out of two letters and to avoid confusion a tilde is put between them. In the rejistani alphabet, an arc is drawn below these letters.

The rejistani alphabet has the following letters: a, d, e, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, r, s, t, u, v, x, y. Except for the last three, they are pronounced as in German, the v sounds as in 'water', the x like in 'she' and the y sounds as in 'I'. The most common archaic combinations are: (vowel)~n (the vowel is pronounced nasal, similar to French), (vowel)~l (the vowel is stressed and the tone slightly rises, the l is silent), (vowel)~r (the vowel is stressed and the tone slightly falls, the r is silent), s~v (a sound similar to 'th' in thanks) and a~o (which is pronounced like in soul).

Basic vocabulary

This is based on a language guide for tourists.
Greetings

Hejida! Hello!
Hejida (name)'he Hello Mr/Mrs (name)
Il su? How are you?
veka/mesit/sejil fine/not quite fine/bad
Jilih veka, xe'mesu il(n). I am glad to see you (more formal greeting)
Va veka Good bye (from the one who is leaving)
Va dary Good bye (from the one who is staying)

Being polite

Viije Sorry! or Excuse me!
ma vy Please (if possible)
Texeki Thank you
Halen'ta/Jilih halen'ta You're welcome
Il('lanja)'ma visko jusa su? Can you speak English? (the 'lanja makes the question a bit more polite) (People consider it quite impolite to start speaking in a language, they do not understand, even if you do not know any more rejistanian, you ought to know that sentence)


See main article at: Rejistanian