Zwangzug

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Zwangzug
zwangzug.jpg
Flag of Zwangzug
Motto: We pawn n00bs.
Region The West Pacific
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.


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.

Foreign Relations

Claiming uninterest in obeying others' decisions, Zwangzug refuses to join the United Nations.