Somewhereistonia
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| Official Languages | Qas, English | ||||
| Capital | Qasarian | ||||
| President | Karl Volterov | ||||
| Prime Minister | Vladimir Nolev | ||||
| Population | 311 Million (2010 est.) | ||||
| Founding | 9 August, 1997 - after the Ratification of the Constitution | ||||
| Nation Type | Federal constitutional republic | ||||
| National Animal | Great Eagle | ||||
| National Motto | Licentia, frugalitas, potestas | ||||
| Currency | Liter [Ł] | ||||
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| Internet TLD | .som | ||||
The Federation of Baltic States of Somewhereistonia (often shortened to Somewhereistonia or the Baltic Federation) is a relatively new nation that finds itself in Southern Rushmore. It shares borders with the nation of Kyrinskaia, from which Somewhereistonia gained it's independance, Malak Free State to the East, Continental Rushmore via Oakow state in the North, and Toyur to the South. Somewhereistonia is an economically powerful nation, notable for its unlimited-speed roads and other policies allowing individuals to make up their own minds on a wide variety of issues in direct contrast to the nation that it broke away from. Its hard-working, intelligent population of around 311 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region.
The government of Somewhereistonia is very small, operating no more than a night watchman state; however, groups of community-minded, pro-business individuals tend to make local and state governments to organise services such as Education, Healthcare, and in rare cases, Social Equality. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Banking and Financial sectors and other service industries.
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[edit] Geography
- Main article: Geography of Somewhereistonia
Climate: Cool temperate-between maritime and continental climates.
Terrain: Large numbers of rivers and lakes with the county being fairly low-lying.
[edit] Administrative Divisions
- Main article: Administrative Divisions of Somewhereistonia
Somewhereistonia is a Federation of ten full states, one semi-autonomous sub-state and a capital district which is run as its own state.
[edit] Recent History
- Main article: Recent History of Somewhereistonia
Since World War two the 8 states were subject to Kyrin rule. In 1989 the eight states that eventually joined to become The Federation of Baltic States of Somewhereistonia gained independence after a short and fairly bloodless war.
After this a series of small wars between these eight new nations caused great damage until 1997 when a ceacefire was finally called. From this a constitution was ratified that created a new nation with all of the people's of the area that had recently been freed from Kyrin rule.
Since then, another successful war with Kyrinskaia led to the introduction of three new states to the Federation as well as the growth of Kabano state, incorporating what had been the Kyrinskaian state of Et Kabs. The war also led to the liberation of the states that would become Malak Free State.
[edit] History (pre-1939)
- Main article: History of Somewhereistonia (pre-1939)
[edit] Politics
- Main article: Politics of Somewhereistonia
Somewhereistonia is a very democratic nation with a somewhat confusing political system. The confusion is mainly due to several compromises that were made in the creation of the constitution because of the differences between the separate states, mostly caused by the wars between each of the states.
Voting is a guaranteed right for all citizens not currently serving in prison who are aged 16 or above. If non-citizens vote (as in presidential first round elections) they need to be aged 16 or above and are counted as ad hoc citizens for the election purposes.
[edit] Military
- Main article: Military of Somewhereistonia
[edit] Economy
- Main article: Economy of Somewhereistonia
Natural Resources: Oil, limestone, wood, phosphorite, pitchblende, granite, sand, dolomite, gypsum, clay, peat, hydropower, arable land, amber, clay.
Labour Force by Occupation: Agriculture 9% Industry 28% Services 63%
Industries: Wood and paper products, furniture, foodstuffs, beverages, textiles, machine building, metal works, IT services, chemicals, electronics and telecommunications sectors, engineering, buses, vans, street and rail road cars; synthetic fibres, agricultural machinery, fertilizers, washing machines, radios, pharmaceuticals, processed foods, textiles. Farming: rye, wheat, oats, flax, barley, potatoes, onions, carrots, sugar beet, fish.
Export Commodities: IT services, banking, foodstuffs, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, manufactured goods, processed food, trains, electronics.
Import Commodities: Metal ores, manufactured goods, energy, chemicals, machinery and equipment, entertainment.
[edit] Culture
- Main article: Culture of Somewhereistonia
Most Somewhereistonians speak English as a second language for international trade, it is compulsory in secondary schools. Whilst everyone has adopted mainstream use of Qas (strong dialect and several grammatical differences to Russian and Estonian). Some people in the more remote places of the country still speak the localised language. Of these only Olsen and Kabanic can be said to be in any sort of general usage. The others generally being viewed as dead (having been suppressed under Kievan occupation).
Religion: 75.5% No religion, 8% Lutheran, 7% Orthodox, 4% Catholic, 3% Other Protestant, 1.8% Pagan, Islamic 0.3%, Jewish 0.2%, Other 0.2%. Most of those who are religious are quite liberal/moderate in their views and generally support a secular state.
[edit] Sport
Rugby (both Union and League) has become a major sport across the nation with teams in Kabano, Qausnam and Balakarassia fiercely contesting the annual titles. Football is really taking off, with the national team winning Baptism of Fire 33 as well as both Copa Rushmori tournaments. Ice hockey and archery are also very popular sports. The Baltic Sporting Association is responsible for all sporting activities in Somewhereistonia. The national team are nicknamed 'the Eagles' for all sports that they compete in.
[edit] Football
Football has grown to become the largest sport in Somewhereistonia, with four full 20 team divisions. The national league is split up into the Meistrliiga, Esiliiga, Koliliiga and the Neljaliiga with lower ranked teams playing in eight team mini-leagues to allow the teams at the bottom to move around more fluidly.
The national football team of Somewhereistonia won Baptism of Fire 33 and has qualified for the World Cup once..
[edit] Rugby Union
Rugby Union is the traditional sport for many in Somewhereistonia, with much deeper rivalries between teams and states. Somewhereistonia has played a major role in creating the international club competitions for rugby, hosting the finals for both the first Rugby World Challenge Cup and the first Heroes' Cup.
Somewhereistonia also played host to a few of the games at Rugby World Cup 12
[edit] Rugby League
League or '13's has long been a major sport in Somewhereistonia, this was shown clearly when Somewhereistonia hosted Rugby League World Cup IV and became the World Champions during the fifth RLWC
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