West Ararat Island
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| Flag of West Ararat Island | |
| Motto: The path to brotherhood | |
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| Region | Greater Judea |
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| Capital | Sinai Cove |
| Official Language(s) | English, French, Hebrew |
| Leader | King Binyamin I |
| Population | 7 Million |
| Currency | Loupie |
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History & Information
West Ararat Island had humble beginnings. Late in the last century an under water volcano erupted 30km of the coast of the Israel region. The then active volcano emerged from the sea within weeks of its initial activity. For the next 50 years the volcano continued to build new land and then quickly went silent. What was left was a 8km wide by 12km long island. With ever increasing population and over crowding in the Israel region a group of 5,250 colonists set foot on West Ararat Island claiming it as an independant nation aligned with the countries of Israel. Soon after establishment many more colonists arrived.
The nation's capital, Sinai Cove, is the location of the landing of the first colonists. Biologically the country has no indiginous plants or creatures, although there is now an abundance of Jerusalem Cherry, Date Palms, and exotic grasses growing in the open spaces on the island. The first animal seen on the island was the Western Albatross which is the country's national animal.
Government
Names:
- Conventional long form: The Constitutional Monarchy of West Ararat Island
- Short Form: West Ararat Island
- Abbreviation: WAI
Government Type: Theocratic Constitutional Monarchy
Structure: Combined-branch system
- Executive & Judicial: Monarch
- Legislative & Judicial: Bet Din
The Bet Din is composed of 3 learned individuals. Two of these members are elected by the citizens for a split 6 year term and the third member is appointed by the Monarch. The Bet Din has very little legislative powers. The Torah and Talmud is used as the Supreme Law of the Land. However, where these volumes lack clear direction the Bet Din under the supervision of the Monarch formulate regulation of such things as International Trade, Health Care, and Education.
The Monarch sits as an active observer of the Bet Din and offers commentary of their rulings, he is also the the head of the National Police Force, and the Chief of State.
Communications & Media
West Ararat Island has all the modern conviences of any modern nation. Communications services include, landline, cellular, internet, radio, television, and satellite uplink/downlink. All broadcast stations simulcast in English, French, and Hebrew. Communications services are Government owned, however all but the OORT channels are independently operated.
Television Stations
- 14-OORT1-Island Vision-Sinai Cove Sun-Thur 07:00-22:00, Fri 07:00-14:00
- 17-IIND1-Capital News 1-Sinai Cove Sun-Thur 06:00-23:30, Fri 06:00-16:00
- 20-OORT2-EduVue-Sinai Cove/Miriam Point Sun-Thur 10:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-14:00
- 24-OORT1-Island Vision-Port Joseph Sun-Thur 07:00-22:00, Fri 07:00-14:00
- 27-IIND2-Port News 1-Port Joseph Sun-Thur 06:00-23:30, Fri 06:00-16:00
- 30-OORT2-EduVue-Port Joseph Sun-Thur 10:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-14:00
- 34-OORT1-Island Vision-Miriam Point Sun-Thur 07:00-22:00, Fri 07:00-14:00
- 37-IMTV1-3M Movie Net-Sinai Cove Sun-Thur 16:00-23:00
- 39-INDY1-The Point-Miriam Point Sun-Thur 06:00-23:30, Fri 06:00-16:00
Radio Stations
- 87.9Sinai Cove OORT1-News & Weather Sun-Thur 07:00-22:00, Fri 07:00-14:00
- 88.5Port Joseph OORT1-News & Weather Sun-Thur 07:00-22:00, Fri 07:00-14:00
- 89.1Miriam Point OORT1-News & Weather Sun-Thur 07:00-22:00, Fri 07:00-14:00
- 89.7Sinai Cove OORT2-Variety Hits Music Sun-Thur 10:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-14:00
- 90.3Port Joseph OORT2-Variety Hits Music Sun-Thur 10:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-14:00
- 90.9Miriam Point IDFM1-Classical Sun-Thur 06:00-23:30, Fri 06:00-16:00
- 91.5Sinai Cove OORT3-Educational Sun-Thur 10:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-14:00
- 92.1Port Joseph IDFM1-Classical Sun-Thur 06:00-23:30, Fri 06:00-16:00
- 92.7Sinai Cove INDF2-Alternative Sun-Thur 06:00-23:30, Fri 06:00-16:00
Tourist Information
Visitors to West Ararat Island should call or visit the Department of Tourism upon their arrival. Dial: #14-453. Cab service is available in all three cities as are bus services between cities. West Ararat Island takes crime very seriously all incidents should be reported to the National Police. In Sinai Cove Dial: #14-902, Miriam Point Dial: *23-902, Port Joseph Dial: 045-902.
