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flag=http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/uhuh-ropa.jpg | | flag=http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/uhuh-ropa.jpg | | ||
region=[[Uhuhland]] | | region=[[Uhuhland]] | | ||
motto=Este nix pax, christe nix! | | motto=Este nix pax, christe nix! | | ||
− | map= | + | map=[[Image:Map-uhuhropa.png|Map]] | |
− | language=English, Dutch | | + | language=[[English]], [[Dutch]] | |
− | capital=Ropadam | | + | capital=[[Ropadam]] | |
− | population= | + | population=Billions | |
− | currency=Uhuh-Ro | | + | currency=[[Uhuh-Ro]] (''Ū''; URO) | |
− | leader=King Seth I | + | leader=[[King]] [[Seth I of Uhuh-Ropa|Seth I]] | |
+ | cctld=[[.ur]] | | ||
+ | callingcode=132 | | ||
+ | iso=UHRO | | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | The Plutocratic Kingdom of '''Uhuh-Ropa''' is a nation in [[Uhuhland]], bordered by [[Uhuh-Topia]], [[Total n Utter | + | The Plutocratic Kingdom of '''Uhuh-Ropa''' is a nation in [[Uhuhland]], bordered by [[Uhuh-Topia]], [[Total n Utter Insanity]], the South Sea and the Ropatopian Sea. |
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== History == | == History == | ||
− | Uhuh-Ropa has been part of the [[Uhuh-Topia|Uhuh-Topian Empire]] from 1723 to 1917, when the nation became independent after the 7-year [[First Ropa-Topian War]]. Relations between the two nations only became peaceful after the end of the [[Second Ropa-Topian War]] in 1934. | + | ''Full article: [[History of Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa]]'' |
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+ | Uhuh-Ropa has been part of the [[Uhuh-Topia|Uhuh-Topian Empire]] from 1723 to 1917, when the nation became independent after the 7-year [[History of Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa#First Ropa-Topian War|First Ropa-Topian War]]. Relations between the two nations only became peaceful after the end of the [[History of Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa#Second Ropa-Topian War|Second Ropa-Topian War]] in 1934. | ||
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+ | ==Culture== | ||
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+ | ===Religion=== | ||
+ | {{Percentage table start | title=Major religions in Uhuh-Ropa <sup style="font-weight: normal">([[Religion in Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa#Uhuh-Ropa|Details]])</sup>}} | ||
+ | {{Percentage table hrow | name=[[Atheism]] | percent=50.7 | color=#fc0}} | ||
+ | {{Percentage table hrow | name=[[Christianity]] | percent=20.4 | color=#c0f}} | ||
+ | {{Percentage table hrow | name=[[Ropatopianism]] | percent=14.8 | color=#0fc}} | ||
+ | {{Percentage table hrow | name=[[Judaism]] | percent=4.7 | color=#f0c}} | ||
+ | {{Percentage table hrow | name=[[Islam]] | percent=3.8 | color=#0cf}} | ||
+ | {{Percentage table hrow | name=Other | percent=5.5 | color=#999}} | ||
+ | {{Percentage table end}} | ||
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+ | ===Public holidays=== | ||
+ | Official holidays on which schools and offices are closed in Uhuh-Ropa: | ||
+ | {| border="1" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #aaa; background-color: #eee" | ||
+ | |- style="background-color: #ddd" | ||
+ | ! Date !! Name in [[English]] !! Name in [[Dutch]] !! width="400" | Remarks | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1 January || New Year's Day || Nieuwjaarsdag || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2 May || Remembrance Day || Herdenkingsdag || Remembrance of all members of the armed forces and civilians of the Kingdom of Uhuh-Ropa and the Empire of Uhuh-Topia who died in war situations or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of the [[History of Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa#First Ropa-Topian War|First Ropa-Topian War]]. | ||
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+ | | 3 May || Peace Day || Dag van de Vrede || Celebration of the end of the [[History of Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa#Second Ropa-Topian War|Second Ropa-Topian War]] on 3 May 1934. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 21 June || Midsummer<br>Summer solstice || Midzomer<br>Zomer zonnewende || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 21 December || Midwinter<br>Winter solstice || Midwinter<br>Winter zonnewende || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 25 December || Christmas || Kerstmis || Many descendants of Dutch immigrants celebrate two days of Christmas on 25 and 26 December. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 31 December || Old Year's Eve || Oudejaarsavond || Informally this is often referred to as New Year/Nieuwjaar as well. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ====Minor holidays==== | ||
+ | There are several other holidays which are widely observed, but on which schools and offices stay open: | ||
+ | {| border="1" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #aaa; background-color: #eee" | ||
+ | |- style="background-color: #ddd" | ||
+ | ! Date !! Name in [[English]] !! Name in [[Dutch]] !! width="400" | Remarks | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 21 March || Spring equinox || Lente equinox || Mainly observed by [[Ropatopianism#Niism|Niists]]. Often combined with Easter by non-religious Uhuh-Ropeans. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | March/April || Easter || Pasen || Celebrated on the [[wikipedia:Easter#Date_of_Easter|first Sunday]] following the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after March 21. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1 May || International Workers' Day || Dag van de Arbeid || Not an official holiday because of its proximity to Remembrance Day and Peace Day on 2 and 3 May. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 21 September || Autumn equinox || Herfst equinox || Mainly observed by [[Ropatopianism#Niism|Niists]]. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 5 December<br>6 December || Saint Nicholas' Eve<br>Saint Nicholas || Pakjesavond<br>Sinterklaas || Introduced by Dutch and Belgian immigrants, but later spread to a large part of the population. | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | == Flag == | ||
+ | The Uhuh-Ropean flag consists of horizontal red-white-blue stripes with a capital letter 'U' embroidered (official flags) or printed in gold in the center, overlapping all three stripes. The red symbolizes the (blood of the) people of Uhuh-Ropa (and the former [[Ropa-Topia#Ropa-Topian Empire|Ropa-Topian Empire]]), and the blue symbolizes the rivers and sea. | ||
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+ | == Sports == | ||
+ | ===International: Ropa-Topian Sports Alliance=== | ||
+ | Uhuh-Ropa only participates in international sporting events outside the region [[Uhuhland]] as part of the [[Ropa-Topian Sports Alliance]]. | ||
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+ | ===Intraregional=== | ||
+ | Uhuh-Ropa's national football team doesn't have a lot of experience. So far it has been in action only once, in the [[First Uhuhland Cup|first edition]] of the regional [[Uhuhland Cup]]. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Ropa-Topia}} |
+ | {{Uhuhland Union}} |
Latest revision as of 16:11, 26 November 2006
Flag of Uhuh-Ropa | |
Motto: Este nix pax, christe nix! | |
Region | Uhuhland |
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Capital | Ropadam |
Official Language(s) | English, Dutch |
Leader | King Seth I |
Population | Billions |
Currency | Uhuh-Ro (Ū; URO) |
Internet TLD | .ur |
Calling code | +132
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ISO Code | UHRO
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The Plutocratic Kingdom of Uhuh-Ropa is a nation in Uhuhland, bordered by Uhuh-Topia, Total n Utter Insanity, the South Sea and the Ropatopian Sea.
Contents
History
Full article: History of Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa
Uhuh-Ropa has been part of the Uhuh-Topian Empire from 1723 to 1917, when the nation became independent after the 7-year First Ropa-Topian War. Relations between the two nations only became peaceful after the end of the Second Ropa-Topian War in 1934.
Culture
Religion
Major religions in Uhuh-Ropa (Details) | ||
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Name | % | |
Atheism | 50.7% | |
Christianity | 20.4% | |
Ropatopianism | 14.8% | |
Judaism | 4.7% | |
Islam | 3.8% | |
Other | 5.5% | |
Public holidays
Official holidays on which schools and offices are closed in Uhuh-Ropa:
Date | Name in English | Name in Dutch | Remarks |
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1 January | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaarsdag | |
2 May | Remembrance Day | Herdenkingsdag | Remembrance of all members of the armed forces and civilians of the Kingdom of Uhuh-Ropa and the Empire of Uhuh-Topia who died in war situations or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of the First Ropa-Topian War. |
3 May | Peace Day | Dag van de Vrede | Celebration of the end of the Second Ropa-Topian War on 3 May 1934. |
21 June | Midsummer Summer solstice |
Midzomer Zomer zonnewende |
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21 December | Midwinter Winter solstice |
Midwinter Winter zonnewende |
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25 December | Christmas | Kerstmis | Many descendants of Dutch immigrants celebrate two days of Christmas on 25 and 26 December. |
31 December | Old Year's Eve | Oudejaarsavond | Informally this is often referred to as New Year/Nieuwjaar as well. |
Minor holidays
There are several other holidays which are widely observed, but on which schools and offices stay open:
Date | Name in English | Name in Dutch | Remarks |
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21 March | Spring equinox | Lente equinox | Mainly observed by Niists. Often combined with Easter by non-religious Uhuh-Ropeans. |
March/April | Easter | Pasen | Celebrated on the first Sunday following the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after March 21. |
1 May | International Workers' Day | Dag van de Arbeid | Not an official holiday because of its proximity to Remembrance Day and Peace Day on 2 and 3 May. |
21 September | Autumn equinox | Herfst equinox | Mainly observed by Niists. |
5 December 6 December |
Saint Nicholas' Eve Saint Nicholas |
Pakjesavond Sinterklaas |
Introduced by Dutch and Belgian immigrants, but later spread to a large part of the population. |
Flag
The Uhuh-Ropean flag consists of horizontal red-white-blue stripes with a capital letter 'U' embroidered (official flags) or printed in gold in the center, overlapping all three stripes. The red symbolizes the (blood of the) people of Uhuh-Ropa (and the former Ropa-Topian Empire), and the blue symbolizes the rivers and sea.
Sports
International: Ropa-Topian Sports Alliance
Uhuh-Ropa only participates in international sporting events outside the region Uhuhland as part of the Ropa-Topian Sports Alliance.
Intraregional
Uhuh-Ropa's national football team doesn't have a lot of experience. So far it has been in action only once, in the first edition of the regional Uhuhland Cup.
The Allied States of Ropa-Topia |
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Uhuh-Topia (Arcadia); Uhuh-Ropa (Ropadam) |
Monarchs: Emperor James II; King Seth I |
Currencies: Topian Guilder; Uhuh-Ro |
Major cities: Arcadia; Ropadam; Isle of Uhm |
Sports: Athletes; Football |
Miscellaneous: History; Space agency; TLDs: .ur, .ut, .rta |
See also: Uhuhland; San Adriano; Gnatanamo; Category:Ropa-Topia |
The Uhuhland Union |
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Member states: Ariddia, ESAT, North-West Ariddia, Ropa-Topia, San Adriano, Uhuh-Ropa, Uhuh-Topia, West Ariddia |
See also: Uhuhland, Uhuhland Council, Uhuhland Parliament, Uhuhland Defence Force, Uhuhland Cabinet |