White-Rose

White-Rose

Flag of White-Rose
Motto: "I'm not who you think I am - I'm just a paper salesman."
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Region	The Spectrum
Capital	Parodia
Official Language(s)	English, Cryptica (endangered)
Leader	Vincent Fiennes
Population	Approx. 1.7 billion
Currency	Rose
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The Friendly Totalitarianism of White-Rose is a massive, environmentally stunning nation located in the The Spectrum. It's authoritarian government's aim for White-Rose is to create 'a pure people'. The national anthem is entitled Love Is A Number, the national animal is the tea-ferret and the national dish is murg chana.

History

White-Rose was an early member of The Spectrum, and has held the UN Delegate position for the region twice (this due to the election of Calumnius for a single day). White-Rose has had a hand in building The Spectrum up to it's current state by acting as host for several games in which political leaders are invited to, and conducting research such as the recent independant documentary hailing from the region entitled 'The Search For Calaston'. White-Rose is a member of the Spectrum Security Council and also of The Good Guys having joined soon after their creation.

Geography

White-Rose is located in the South-Central area of The Spectrum, the region being colloquially known as 'The Happy Toucan'. White-Rose makes up the 'toucan's' head, whilst it shares borders with Adoggo, Domas-Porada and Sherylannia (and also Enthalpy Change, across the Synaptic Gulf). The environment in White-Rose is known to be one of the very best in The Spectrum and most of the region is made up of beautifully scenic taiga.

Politics

White-Rose has long held a reputation of not getting involved with political matters of the region but recently caused amendment to the Representative Democracy Act 2007 by objecting to clause 2. The politics of White-Rose itself revolve around a fair political system, whilst keeping civil rights low aided by the extensive police network. White-Rose has had a struggling economy for a long time and schemes are constantly being invented to bring business back to White-Rose.

Spirituality

The main religion of White-Rose is Zedem, although there also is a significant number of Defylism followers. Vagism was created in White-Rose but was hastily banned after the goverment expressed a distaste at the morals of its practises. Sean E. Moss, the creator of Vagism and his followers were exiled to Sherylannia.

Religion is valued highly in White-Rose, and the region is often surveyed as one of the most religious regions in The Spectrum. Unsurprisingly, Zedem temples are widespread across the nation. Seven of these temples are said to be consecrated by the gods, and they are known as The Seven Pantheons. The Pantheons are in locations that are hard to reach and many pilgrims come to White-Rose to travel to the them. The pilgrimage is officially recognised by The Zedem Conclave, but many Zedem nonbelievers also visit the Pantheons for their historic significance and inspirational, meditative atmospheres.