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'''Commerce Heights''' is a large, democratic nation, known for its unusual economy/government (what Capitalizts call [[capitalizm]]). Its population of over 4 billion people live on a group of islands on the eastern edge of [[Atlantian Oceania]]. Since the nation is so small, large corporations build extremely tall offices and residences, often containing more than 200 floors. Very few immigrants survive for more than two months, since the public education of more socialist nations does not prepare them for the Capitalizt lifestyle. Those that do succeed, however, are often able to become wealthy, adding to Commerce Heights' massive GDP. Such successes include [[Jack Dalton]], former prime minister of the [[Überkapitaliztrepublik]] of Commerce Heights and CEO of [[TechConGroup]], and [[John Sheppard]], Commander-in-Chief of the [[Capitalizt Defense Alliance]]. | '''Commerce Heights''' is a large, democratic nation, known for its unusual economy/government (what Capitalizts call [[capitalizm]]). Its population of over 4 billion people live on a group of islands on the eastern edge of [[Atlantian Oceania]]. Since the nation is so small, large corporations build extremely tall offices and residences, often containing more than 200 floors. Very few immigrants survive for more than two months, since the public education of more socialist nations does not prepare them for the Capitalizt lifestyle. Those that do succeed, however, are often able to become wealthy, adding to Commerce Heights' massive GDP. Such successes include [[Jack Dalton]], former prime minister of the [[Überkapitaliztrepublik]] of Commerce Heights and CEO of [[TechConGroup]], and [[John Sheppard]], Commander-in-Chief of the [[Capitalizt Defense Alliance]]. | ||
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| Motto: “Our Liberties We Prize And Our Profits We Will Mantain” | |
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| Region | Atlantian Oceania |
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| Capital | Commerce Heights, Capital Territory |
| Official Language(s) | None (see article) |
| Leader | Matthew Sparks (42 CE – ) |
| Population | 4.0 billion |
| Currency | None (XAU is de facto standard) |
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- This article is about a nation in Atlantian Oceania. For the city of the same name, see Commerce Heights (city).
Introduction
Commerce Heights is a large, democratic nation, known for its unusual economy/government (what Capitalizts call capitalizm). Its population of over 4 billion people live on a group of islands on the eastern edge of Atlantian Oceania. Since the nation is so small, large corporations build extremely tall offices and residences, often containing more than 200 floors. Very few immigrants survive for more than two months, since the public education of more socialist nations does not prepare them for the Capitalizt lifestyle. Those that do succeed, however, are often able to become wealthy, adding to Commerce Heights' massive GDP. Such successes include Jack Dalton, former prime minister of the Überkapitaliztrepublik of Commerce Heights and CEO of TechConGroup, and John Sheppard, Commander-in-Chief of the Capitalizt Defense Alliance.
Note: The word capitalizm has several meanings, distinguished in many nations by case. Capitalizm is a religion based on capitalizm, an economic system. CapitaliZm (with a capital or lowercase c) is a variant of capitalizm involving limitation of personal freedom. Capitalizts are citizens of Commerce Heights, and capitalizts are supporters of capitalizm.
Government
The Capitalizt government (Unified Capitalizt States of Commerce Heights, Inc.) consists of the CEO, elected by the shareholders, and his subordinates, appointed by the CEO. The government is responsible for maintaining the military (which is a mere formality, since the Capitalizt Defense Alliance and Capitalizt Consortium for Cooperation in Protection are both much more powerful), as well as the police force for the Capital Territory. It also oversees the eight states, each of which handles matters such as translation of the nation’s laws. The individual cities (with the exception of Commerce Heights in the Capital Territory) are each responsible for maintaining a police force, though most cities turn to private organizations to provide service.
Note: Each of the eight states has one or more official languages, but is also responsible for translations to other languages that a significant number of citizens speak. New Manhattan (which is responsible for translation in the Capital Territory), Chorion, and New Anaphase use English exclusively; Lower Manhattan uses English, Siokaji, and Aquillan; the Atlantian Jativan Islands use English, Jativan, and Noterelenda; Neosokojito Special Administrative Region (SAR) uses Siokaji exclusively; Neulontorika SAR uses German exclusively; and Greater Aquilla SAR uses Aquillan exclusively.
Sports
Commerce Heights actively participates in several sports, including soccer, slaniball, and bribery (the unofficial national sport). The largest Capitalizt sports organization is the Commerce Heights Footballing and Soccer Federation (CHFF), which manages domestic and international soccer and American football. The CHFF’s wide scope allows it to provide large bribes to World Cup hosts, allowing the team to perform better in the tournament. Most of the CHFF’s large income is obtained through a contract with the Commerce Heights Engineering and Technology (CHEAT) Alliance, allowing CHEAT to construct stadiums costing up to §30 billion that justify increased ticket prices. Since other organizations lack such a deal, Commerce Heights lacks a strong team in other sports, with the exception of bribery, a sport created by Capitalizts. Commerce Heights has participated in the following international events (sponsor organization in parentheses):
- World Cups 7‒24 (CHFF)
- Harmony Cup 3 (CHFF)
- Baptism of Fire Tournament 15 [host only] (CHFF)
- Slani Cup 1 (Commerce Heights Slaniball Association)
- Bribery World Cup 1 [host] (Commerce Heights Stock Exchange)
- Kaza 2008 Olympics (Capitalizt Olympic Committee)
In these events, Capitalizts have won the following awards:
- Harmony Cup 3—Champion
- World Cup 12—Third Place
- World Cup 15—Champion
- Bribery World Cup 1—Third Place
