Panaxia
17-05-2006, 03:41
The Democratic Socialist Union of Panaxia
World Factbook
created 5/4/2006
Geography
Location: Southwestern Central York
Bordering: Contrapositive and Jerkvill to the north; Jerkvill and Barvinchak to the east; Lincolnvania and Gypsonium to the south; Lands unknown to the west
Area: total: approx. 16,000,000 sq. mi; land: approx. 11,500,000 sq. mi; water: approx. 4,500,000 sq. mi
Coastline: approx. 9,000 mi
Climate: Primarily Mediterranean; specifically: Northern island-temperate deciduous forest; Eastern mainland-predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far northeast (border with Jerkvill); hot, dry in south; Central islands-Mediterranean; Western mainland-predominantly Mediterranean, tropical rainforest along eastern border with Lincolnvania
Terrain: Northern island-hills and low mountains; Eastern mainland-coastal mountainous cliffs; vast plains, some hills; mountainous in far northeast (border with Jerkvill); Central islands-volcanic and mountainous; Western mainland-flat, rolling lowlands, vast coastal low lands
Natural resources: gold, iron, nickel, zinc, lead, uranium, timber, coal, iron, mercury, silver, small amounts of petroleum
Land use: arable land: 30%; permanent crops: 5%; other: 65%
Natural hazards: Northern island-none; Eastern mainland-landslides, hurricanes and flooding along coast, occasional avalanche where mountainous; Central islands-hurricanes, volcanic eruptions; Western mainland-hurricanes and flooding along coast; occasional tornado in far west
Economy
Overview: Panaxia has an average economy comparable to that of many rapidly expanding former Soviet Union countries. Throughout its history, Panaxia has a proud tradition of balancing the economic weaknesses of a socialist agenda with the monetary benefits of capitalist principles. In recent events however, Panaxia is experiencing a minor recession due to the (largely symbolic) outlawing of capitalism. In the wake of the possible end of the economic Golden Age, Panaxian economic advisors are considering the possibilities of additional restructuring and the creation of free trade zones.
Numbers: visit http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Panaxia
Currency: DSUP Monetary Unit (for exchange rate, see above link)
History
The Democratic Socialist Union of Panaxia is the result of hundreds of years of cultural assimilation. The lands which now comprise Panaxia were once inhabited by hundreds of isolated agricultural tribes. The primary ruling groups were the Balamine and Ribosian in the east, the Esterian peoples on the central islands, and the Pectinites of the west. However, the story of Panaxia as we know it begins with the Cyanacon people of the northwestern island. Like the Romans conquered militarily, the Cyanacon conquered through culture. Instead of invading and enslaving the peoples of foreign lands, the Cyanacon amazed, impressed and educated the peoples to their west and south.
For hundreds of years, Panaxia (then the Kingdom of Cyanaco) was a loose conglomeration of smaller kingdoms, headed up by the Cyanacon family in Cyanaco. As is typical of monarchies, royal jealousy was its bane. In the 1960s, as Panaxia entered its fifth century of existence, turmoil rocked the country for the first time. King Prizzle VII passed away, leaving his twin sons, Panax and Contra to rule. Panax believed he had birth right to the throne, having been born three seconds before Contra. Naturally, this infuriated Contra, who was routinely taunted during his childhood for his being second born. For a time, the two tried to rule cooperatively.
In 1969, Contra claimed control of the northern lands of the Cyanacon Kingdom and propelled the Kingdom into a civil war that lasted until the autumn of 1984. Panax's chief advisor, Arion Salazar, "the Great Negotiator," finally convinced the brothers to agree to a ceasefire and truce. Panax relinquished control of the northern lands to Contra, creating the eyesore we now call Contrapositive. While the two countries largely exist in silent hatred of one another, the Cyanacon island of the brothers' birthplace remains a point of violent debate. Panaxia has gained control of nearly half, including the city of Cyanacon. However, the land to the north and west is one of the most unsafe places in all of Central York, comparable to the West Bank or Gaza in the Middle East.
Exhausted by a civil war that led to the division of his former kingdom, ashamed of his inability to unite the country, and amid some drunken ranting with his trusted advisors, Panax vowed to restore his part of the country to its former cultural prominence. In one final act of selfishness, he renamed the country Panaxia, before sparking the socialist revolution that has led Panaxia to its greatness. Largely influenced by Marx and Castro, as well as the democracies of the Ancient Greeks and the United States, Panax hoped to fuse the models of Socialism and Democracy to create the nearly impossible. Amid the confusion of that first decade, Panaxia lost many of its elderly "traditionalists" when they defected to Contrapositive. Nonetheless, this fueled the youthful movement necessary for a successful revolution. Out of this revolution came many of the men who have remained in power as the situation mellows. "Prince" Panax was elected as the first Counselor of Panaxia in 1995. Since then, Panaxia has had three men serve as Counselor. Panax remains as a figurehead and celebrity in the country.
Military
Overview: Panaxia is a largely pacifist country; since the Cyanacon Civil War, there has not been much need or want for an overwhelming military force. Nevertheless, Panaxia does have armed forces which will be detailed shortly. Military service in Panaxia is strictly voluntary, but Panaxian boot camps and training are notoriously lengthy and difficult. Despite the small defensive force, Panaxia's Internal Peacekeeping Corps is world-renowned and is a highly effective extension of the government. The IPC, as the name implies, deals purely with internal affairs and defends the rights of any and all Panaxian citizens by any means necessary.
Branches of the defensive forces
Ducks: The largest branch of the Panaxian Defense Forces is called the Ducks. They are some of the most rigorously trained soldiers in the region; however the subject of their training is questionable. They receive daily swimming lessons, are taught common parachuting techniques five times a week and are well trained to run like hell. Anyone enlisting in the military is automatically assigned to the Ducks. Admission into the more specialized branches of the PANG and PCG is highly competitive and is only possible after one year's service in the Ducks. The Ducks are best noted for their ability to avoid conflict and escape from the enemy. It may even be a stretch to state that the Ducks are stealthy, since they're never in a conflict. Nevertheless, as the Ducks' slogan states, they're "always ready for nothing!"
Air National Guard: The Panaxian Air National Guard is a tight-knit group of Panaxia's best pilots. Should the need ever arise, they all have learned which red button to push to launch the missiles and which one to drop the bombs. Even so, the PANG is more inclined to perform elaborate tricks and stunts at air shows and patriotic flybys at sporting events.
Coast Guard: The Panaxian Coast Guard is charged with protecting Panaxia's 9,000 miles of coastline. If Panaxia were to ever be engaged in a conflict, the PCG can double as transport for Ducks. Occasionally, the PCG stops the drug traffickers from around Central York who happen to be sailing through or into Panaxia to take inventory. At all other times, the PCG performs the routine tasks of helping immigrants swim to Panaxia's shores and making sure young Panxians don't swim too far off and into the floating ocean mines near the aquatic border with Contrapositive.
National Guard: The Panaxian National Guard is a catch-all for those poor souls of Panaxia who want to serve their fine country but can't swim well enough (or at all) to be members of the Ducks. In essence, their job is to push paper. The brightest of this slightly dumbed-down class are sometimes promoted to the IPC.
Manpower (defensive forces)
total: approx. 5,000,000
non-duck: 1,000,000
PANG: 600,000
PCG: 300,000
PNG: 100,000
Manpower available for service
men (ages 18-35): approx. 84,792,000 31% of male population
women (ages 18-35): approx. 88,608,000 30% of female population
Government
Country name
long form: Democratic Socialist Union of Panaxia
short form: Panaxia
Government type: Socialist system elected by democracy
Capital: Taurine
Administrative divisions: four districts; Northern Island, Eastern Mainland, Central Islands, Western Mainland
Independence: 5 September 1984 (marking ceasefire of Cyanacon civil war)
National holiday: Separation Day, 5 September; Constitution Day, 25 May
Constitution: ratified 25 May 1995
Legal system: based on American law, with large elements of Socialist legal theory
Suffrage: 18 years of age, universal; 16 years of age after scoring adequately on voter proficiency test
Executive branch
chief of state: Chief Counselor of the Council of State and Chief Counselor of the Council of Ministers Dexter [MCKNIGHT] (since 25 May 2005)
head of government: Supreme President Panax [CYANACO] (Chief Counselor from 25 May 1995 to 25 May 1999; symbolic figurehead and advisor to all Chief Counselors since 25 May 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed directly by Chief Counselor of Council of State
elections: Chief Counselor elected by populace for a term of two years, limited to two terms; election last held 20 May 2005 (next to be held 20 May 2007)
Legislative branch
bicameral National Assembly of People's Power divided into:1. National Assembly of the Proletariat
50 seats divided according to populations of four districts (currently 10-Northern Island, 18-Eastern Mainland, 8-Central Islands, 14-Western Mainland); elected by populace of their respective region to six-month terms, limited to four terms
elections: last held 1 January 2006
election results:Panaxian Socialist Party-60% (30 seats); Capitalist Party of Panaxia-33% (17 seats); Protectorates of Democracy-7% (3 seats)
2. National Assembly of the Precedent
9 seats; two seats for each region elected by populace of their respective region to four year terms with no term limit and one seat appointed directly by the Chief Counselor for a life term
elections: last held 20 May 2003
election results: four Panaxian Socialist Party seats, four Capitalist Party of Panaxia seats, one Protectorates of Democracy seat
Northern Islands - two Panaxian Socialist Party seats. Eastern Mainland - one Panaxian Socialist Party seat, one Capitalist Party of Panaxia seat Central Islands - one Capitalist Party of Panaxia seat, one Protectorates of Democracy Seat Western Mainland - two Capitalist Party of Panaxia seats Chief Counselor appointed - Panaxian Socialist Party
Judicial branch:
People's Supreme Court; three judges elected directly by the populace (NAPP may veto up to one judge's election) to four year terms; limited to five terms; Panaxian District Courts; Local Courts of Panaxia
Political parties and leaders: Capitalist Party of Panaxia [Benjamin REZNICK], Panaxian Socialist Party [Arion SALAZAR], Protectorates of Democracy [Timothy LEGEND]
People and Population
Population: http://www.nationstates.net/panaxia
Age structure
0-14 years: 35%
15-64 years: 60%
65 years and over: 5%
Median age
total: 45 years
male: 44 years
female: 46 years
Population growth rate: approx. 2.75%
Birth rate: 35 births/1,000 population
Death rate: 7 deaths/1,000 population
Net immigration rate: 3 immigrants/1,000 population
Sex ratio: 48% male, 52% female
Infant mortality rate: 4 deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy at birth
total: 90 years
male: 88 years
female: 92 years
Total fertility rate: 3.35 children born/woman
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: .3%
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: 17,250,000
HIV/AIDS - deaths: 255,000
Nationality
noun: Panaxian(s)
adjective: Panaxian
Ethnic groups: Panaxian
Religions: agnostic/atheist: 72%, protestant: 18%, roman catholic: 5%, Islamic: 3%, Buddhist: 1%, other: 1%
Languages: Panaxian (primary official) and English (secondary official)
Literacy
definition: age 15 and over who can read and write
total: 99%
male: 99%
female: 99%
World Factbook
created 5/4/2006
Geography
Location: Southwestern Central York
Bordering: Contrapositive and Jerkvill to the north; Jerkvill and Barvinchak to the east; Lincolnvania and Gypsonium to the south; Lands unknown to the west
Area: total: approx. 16,000,000 sq. mi; land: approx. 11,500,000 sq. mi; water: approx. 4,500,000 sq. mi
Coastline: approx. 9,000 mi
Climate: Primarily Mediterranean; specifically: Northern island-temperate deciduous forest; Eastern mainland-predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far northeast (border with Jerkvill); hot, dry in south; Central islands-Mediterranean; Western mainland-predominantly Mediterranean, tropical rainforest along eastern border with Lincolnvania
Terrain: Northern island-hills and low mountains; Eastern mainland-coastal mountainous cliffs; vast plains, some hills; mountainous in far northeast (border with Jerkvill); Central islands-volcanic and mountainous; Western mainland-flat, rolling lowlands, vast coastal low lands
Natural resources: gold, iron, nickel, zinc, lead, uranium, timber, coal, iron, mercury, silver, small amounts of petroleum
Land use: arable land: 30%; permanent crops: 5%; other: 65%
Natural hazards: Northern island-none; Eastern mainland-landslides, hurricanes and flooding along coast, occasional avalanche where mountainous; Central islands-hurricanes, volcanic eruptions; Western mainland-hurricanes and flooding along coast; occasional tornado in far west
Economy
Overview: Panaxia has an average economy comparable to that of many rapidly expanding former Soviet Union countries. Throughout its history, Panaxia has a proud tradition of balancing the economic weaknesses of a socialist agenda with the monetary benefits of capitalist principles. In recent events however, Panaxia is experiencing a minor recession due to the (largely symbolic) outlawing of capitalism. In the wake of the possible end of the economic Golden Age, Panaxian economic advisors are considering the possibilities of additional restructuring and the creation of free trade zones.
Numbers: visit http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Panaxia
Currency: DSUP Monetary Unit (for exchange rate, see above link)
History
The Democratic Socialist Union of Panaxia is the result of hundreds of years of cultural assimilation. The lands which now comprise Panaxia were once inhabited by hundreds of isolated agricultural tribes. The primary ruling groups were the Balamine and Ribosian in the east, the Esterian peoples on the central islands, and the Pectinites of the west. However, the story of Panaxia as we know it begins with the Cyanacon people of the northwestern island. Like the Romans conquered militarily, the Cyanacon conquered through culture. Instead of invading and enslaving the peoples of foreign lands, the Cyanacon amazed, impressed and educated the peoples to their west and south.
For hundreds of years, Panaxia (then the Kingdom of Cyanaco) was a loose conglomeration of smaller kingdoms, headed up by the Cyanacon family in Cyanaco. As is typical of monarchies, royal jealousy was its bane. In the 1960s, as Panaxia entered its fifth century of existence, turmoil rocked the country for the first time. King Prizzle VII passed away, leaving his twin sons, Panax and Contra to rule. Panax believed he had birth right to the throne, having been born three seconds before Contra. Naturally, this infuriated Contra, who was routinely taunted during his childhood for his being second born. For a time, the two tried to rule cooperatively.
In 1969, Contra claimed control of the northern lands of the Cyanacon Kingdom and propelled the Kingdom into a civil war that lasted until the autumn of 1984. Panax's chief advisor, Arion Salazar, "the Great Negotiator," finally convinced the brothers to agree to a ceasefire and truce. Panax relinquished control of the northern lands to Contra, creating the eyesore we now call Contrapositive. While the two countries largely exist in silent hatred of one another, the Cyanacon island of the brothers' birthplace remains a point of violent debate. Panaxia has gained control of nearly half, including the city of Cyanacon. However, the land to the north and west is one of the most unsafe places in all of Central York, comparable to the West Bank or Gaza in the Middle East.
Exhausted by a civil war that led to the division of his former kingdom, ashamed of his inability to unite the country, and amid some drunken ranting with his trusted advisors, Panax vowed to restore his part of the country to its former cultural prominence. In one final act of selfishness, he renamed the country Panaxia, before sparking the socialist revolution that has led Panaxia to its greatness. Largely influenced by Marx and Castro, as well as the democracies of the Ancient Greeks and the United States, Panax hoped to fuse the models of Socialism and Democracy to create the nearly impossible. Amid the confusion of that first decade, Panaxia lost many of its elderly "traditionalists" when they defected to Contrapositive. Nonetheless, this fueled the youthful movement necessary for a successful revolution. Out of this revolution came many of the men who have remained in power as the situation mellows. "Prince" Panax was elected as the first Counselor of Panaxia in 1995. Since then, Panaxia has had three men serve as Counselor. Panax remains as a figurehead and celebrity in the country.
Military
Overview: Panaxia is a largely pacifist country; since the Cyanacon Civil War, there has not been much need or want for an overwhelming military force. Nevertheless, Panaxia does have armed forces which will be detailed shortly. Military service in Panaxia is strictly voluntary, but Panaxian boot camps and training are notoriously lengthy and difficult. Despite the small defensive force, Panaxia's Internal Peacekeeping Corps is world-renowned and is a highly effective extension of the government. The IPC, as the name implies, deals purely with internal affairs and defends the rights of any and all Panaxian citizens by any means necessary.
Branches of the defensive forces
Ducks: The largest branch of the Panaxian Defense Forces is called the Ducks. They are some of the most rigorously trained soldiers in the region; however the subject of their training is questionable. They receive daily swimming lessons, are taught common parachuting techniques five times a week and are well trained to run like hell. Anyone enlisting in the military is automatically assigned to the Ducks. Admission into the more specialized branches of the PANG and PCG is highly competitive and is only possible after one year's service in the Ducks. The Ducks are best noted for their ability to avoid conflict and escape from the enemy. It may even be a stretch to state that the Ducks are stealthy, since they're never in a conflict. Nevertheless, as the Ducks' slogan states, they're "always ready for nothing!"
Air National Guard: The Panaxian Air National Guard is a tight-knit group of Panaxia's best pilots. Should the need ever arise, they all have learned which red button to push to launch the missiles and which one to drop the bombs. Even so, the PANG is more inclined to perform elaborate tricks and stunts at air shows and patriotic flybys at sporting events.
Coast Guard: The Panaxian Coast Guard is charged with protecting Panaxia's 9,000 miles of coastline. If Panaxia were to ever be engaged in a conflict, the PCG can double as transport for Ducks. Occasionally, the PCG stops the drug traffickers from around Central York who happen to be sailing through or into Panaxia to take inventory. At all other times, the PCG performs the routine tasks of helping immigrants swim to Panaxia's shores and making sure young Panxians don't swim too far off and into the floating ocean mines near the aquatic border with Contrapositive.
National Guard: The Panaxian National Guard is a catch-all for those poor souls of Panaxia who want to serve their fine country but can't swim well enough (or at all) to be members of the Ducks. In essence, their job is to push paper. The brightest of this slightly dumbed-down class are sometimes promoted to the IPC.
Manpower (defensive forces)
total: approx. 5,000,000
non-duck: 1,000,000
PANG: 600,000
PCG: 300,000
PNG: 100,000
Manpower available for service
men (ages 18-35): approx. 84,792,000 31% of male population
women (ages 18-35): approx. 88,608,000 30% of female population
Government
Country name
long form: Democratic Socialist Union of Panaxia
short form: Panaxia
Government type: Socialist system elected by democracy
Capital: Taurine
Administrative divisions: four districts; Northern Island, Eastern Mainland, Central Islands, Western Mainland
Independence: 5 September 1984 (marking ceasefire of Cyanacon civil war)
National holiday: Separation Day, 5 September; Constitution Day, 25 May
Constitution: ratified 25 May 1995
Legal system: based on American law, with large elements of Socialist legal theory
Suffrage: 18 years of age, universal; 16 years of age after scoring adequately on voter proficiency test
Executive branch
chief of state: Chief Counselor of the Council of State and Chief Counselor of the Council of Ministers Dexter [MCKNIGHT] (since 25 May 2005)
head of government: Supreme President Panax [CYANACO] (Chief Counselor from 25 May 1995 to 25 May 1999; symbolic figurehead and advisor to all Chief Counselors since 25 May 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed directly by Chief Counselor of Council of State
elections: Chief Counselor elected by populace for a term of two years, limited to two terms; election last held 20 May 2005 (next to be held 20 May 2007)
Legislative branch
bicameral National Assembly of People's Power divided into:1. National Assembly of the Proletariat
50 seats divided according to populations of four districts (currently 10-Northern Island, 18-Eastern Mainland, 8-Central Islands, 14-Western Mainland); elected by populace of their respective region to six-month terms, limited to four terms
elections: last held 1 January 2006
election results:Panaxian Socialist Party-60% (30 seats); Capitalist Party of Panaxia-33% (17 seats); Protectorates of Democracy-7% (3 seats)
2. National Assembly of the Precedent
9 seats; two seats for each region elected by populace of their respective region to four year terms with no term limit and one seat appointed directly by the Chief Counselor for a life term
elections: last held 20 May 2003
election results: four Panaxian Socialist Party seats, four Capitalist Party of Panaxia seats, one Protectorates of Democracy seat
Northern Islands - two Panaxian Socialist Party seats. Eastern Mainland - one Panaxian Socialist Party seat, one Capitalist Party of Panaxia seat Central Islands - one Capitalist Party of Panaxia seat, one Protectorates of Democracy Seat Western Mainland - two Capitalist Party of Panaxia seats Chief Counselor appointed - Panaxian Socialist Party
Judicial branch:
People's Supreme Court; three judges elected directly by the populace (NAPP may veto up to one judge's election) to four year terms; limited to five terms; Panaxian District Courts; Local Courts of Panaxia
Political parties and leaders: Capitalist Party of Panaxia [Benjamin REZNICK], Panaxian Socialist Party [Arion SALAZAR], Protectorates of Democracy [Timothy LEGEND]
People and Population
Population: http://www.nationstates.net/panaxia
Age structure
0-14 years: 35%
15-64 years: 60%
65 years and over: 5%
Median age
total: 45 years
male: 44 years
female: 46 years
Population growth rate: approx. 2.75%
Birth rate: 35 births/1,000 population
Death rate: 7 deaths/1,000 population
Net immigration rate: 3 immigrants/1,000 population
Sex ratio: 48% male, 52% female
Infant mortality rate: 4 deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy at birth
total: 90 years
male: 88 years
female: 92 years
Total fertility rate: 3.35 children born/woman
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: .3%
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: 17,250,000
HIV/AIDS - deaths: 255,000
Nationality
noun: Panaxian(s)
adjective: Panaxian
Ethnic groups: Panaxian
Religions: agnostic/atheist: 72%, protestant: 18%, roman catholic: 5%, Islamic: 3%, Buddhist: 1%, other: 1%
Languages: Panaxian (primary official) and English (secondary official)
Literacy
definition: age 15 and over who can read and write
total: 99%
male: 99%
female: 99%