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Spotlight on: Karakas

Karakas
30-10-2003, 05:24
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=karakas

Karakas has been inhabited by humans since at least the early Iron Age. Settlement by Numenorean freelancers began in 1585. Nationalist movements began appearing in the early 18th century; in 1790 the Republic of Karakas was founded.

The national languages are Spanish and English; speakers of Serbian, Minangkabau, Numenorean, and Amjadi are also resident.


Government

Karakas is a presidential republic, with a unicameral Assembly (100 seats). Both the president and Assembly members are elected popularly, and each serve five-year terms.

The governmental system was suspended on the collapse of the original constitution and provisional direct rule by corporation was instituted. This system was in place for almost eleven months, with a new constitution being implemented on November 11 2003.

Major political parties:

Karakas Nationalist Party (58 seats in current Assembly)
Democratic Party of Karakas (34 seats in current Assembly)
Karakas Green Party (4 seats in current Assembly)
Rural Interest Party (3 seats in current Assembly)

The Communist Party of Karakas was banned in 1965.

Economy

Overview:

Karakas is a developed free-market economy, but recently suffered a downturn due to a constitutional crisis. Since then, stock exchange and prices have remained stable.

Major Industries:

Information technology, banking, publishing, natural gas, agriculture, armaments.

GDP: $17,186,982,735,354
GDP per Capita: $9,714

Military

Percentage of GDP Spent on Defense: 4.77%
Military Budget: $819,402,286,075

Branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard
Available manpower (total for all branches): 1.1 million



Check this thread for updates! :D
30-10-2003, 05:24
your flag AND map are small red X's? :?
Karakas
30-10-2003, 05:27
Hmm. I see both a flag and a map. :?: I wonder why you don't.
30-10-2003, 05:40
I don't either.
30-10-2003, 05:41
Your god karakas is no match for Barakas. I recommend sanctions and an atomic wedgie for this fake.
30-10-2003, 05:42
the berserkers will slowly rip apart your nations....
Karakas
30-10-2003, 05:47
I don't either.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll try and fix it. :)
Karakas
30-10-2003, 07:05
Added link to Karakas.

Removed flag and map, until I can figure out how to make them work correctly.
Karakas
30-11-2003, 08:12
Update:

Added opening paragraph; added content under Government section.