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One difficulty is the terminology for residents of the country. Descriptive notators generally accept "Zwangzugian", though pronunciation is difficult. Algebraic notators prefer, mostly sarcastically, "peons". | One difficulty is the terminology for residents of the country. Descriptive notators generally accept "Zwangzugian", though pronunciation is difficult. Algebraic notators prefer, mostly sarcastically, "peons". | ||
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===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Zwangzug is a secular state, and religion is not discussed on public land. The majority of residents are nonreligious, but some follow [[Ketrianism]] (a religion practiced nowhere else), and there is even a [[Christian]] minority. | Zwangzug is a secular state, and religion is not discussed on public land. The majority of residents are nonreligious, but some follow [[Ketrianism]] (a religion practiced nowhere else), and there is even a [[Christian]] minority. | ||
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| + | Zwangzug follows the Gregorian calendar, though it reckons years from a different starting point (which is likely in the sixth century or so, but nobody's really sure). Its two major holidays are April 4 (Intellectual Freedom Day) and October 20 (Establishment Day). | ||
==Foreign Relations== | ==Foreign Relations== | ||
Claiming uninterest in obeying others' decisions, Zwangzug refuses to join the [[United Nations]]. | Claiming uninterest in obeying others' decisions, Zwangzug refuses to join the [[United Nations]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:02, 12 December 2006
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| Flag of Zwangzug | |
| Motto: We pawn n00bs. | |
| Region | The West Pacific |
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| Capital | |
| Official Language(s) | English (de facto) |
| Government | |
| Population | |
| Currency | tynu |
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Zwangzug is an inoffensive centrist democracy in the West Pacific.
Cities
The main metropolitan area of Zwangzug is composed of the twin cities of Merano and Bangkok. Merano's citizens, while proud of their own city, are surprisingly indifferent to their nation. Bangkok, on the other hand, is...perhaps, less reflective of Zwangzug culture. The hub of crime nationwide, it's the black sheep of the country.
Culture
The national anthem of Zwangzug is, appropriately, Anthem by Tim Rice, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.
Language
English is the de facto official language of Zwangzug, though there is much good-natured controversy between "descriptive" (verbose) and "algebraic" (compact) speakers, or notators. They are often regarded as separate dialects.
One difficulty is the terminology for residents of the country. Descriptive notators generally accept "Zwangzugian", though pronunciation is difficult. Algebraic notators prefer, mostly sarcastically, "peons".
Religion
Zwangzug is a secular state, and religion is not discussed on public land. The majority of residents are nonreligious, but some follow Ketrianism (a religion practiced nowhere else), and there is even a Christian minority.
Holidays
Zwangzug follows the Gregorian calendar, though it reckons years from a different starting point (which is likely in the sixth century or so, but nobody's really sure). Its two major holidays are April 4 (Intellectual Freedom Day) and October 20 (Establishment Day).
Foreign Relations
Claiming uninterest in obeying others' decisions, Zwangzug refuses to join the United Nations.
