Pwnanation
11-02-2008, 07:17
The Holy Empire of Pwnanation
Official Factbook
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Compiled by the Court Pawn in early February of the Year of Spaghetti 2008
Subject to revision according to updated national figures and censure by His Most Esteemed Majesty, King Nexx, High Lord of Pwnanation
Government & Political Structure
Country Name (long): The Holy Empire of Pwnanation (http://www.nationstates.net/pwnanation)
Country Name (short): Pwnanation
Abbreviation: PWN
Government Type: Dictatorial Monarchy
Suffrage: None
Capital City: Pwnensburg
Administrative Divisions: Provinces
Date of Founding: February 5, 2008
National Holidays:
King Nexx's Birthday, January 17
All Your Base Day (founding of Pwnanation), February 18
Royal Protection Group (RPG) Day, March 2
Emoticon Recognition Day, August 3
(International) Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept. 19
Princess Diamond's Birthday, November 2
National Animal: The 1337 Monster
National Plant: Triffid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triffid)
Geography
Map of Pwnanation (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/roxamacker/pwnanationmap.gif)
Area: 132,000 sq km
Comparative Area: Roughly the size of (OOC) Greece (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece)
Coastline: 7,000 km
Maritime Claim: Standard
Territorial Waters: 500km
Terrain: Mostly mountainous with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands
Climate: The four seasons are well-defined. Winters range from mild to harsh, summers are moderate.
Natural Hazards: Snowstorms during winter, occasional earthquakes
Natural Resources: Hydro-power, salt, lignite, iron ore, timber
Note: Numerous small islands line the coast around this peninsular nation.
Economy
Currency: n00b (n)
Conversion Rate: Roughly 1.2 to 1
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 15.3n bil
GDP Per Capita: 20,400n
National Budget: 36.7n bil
Military Budget: 11.2n bil
Percent Allocated to Foreign Aid: 1.5%
Total Allocated to Foreign Aid: 440n mil
Income Tax: 20%
Chief Industry: Gambling
Secondary Industries: Book Publishing, Steam Technology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk)
Chief Exports: Woodchip, 1337 Monster hide
History
The Holy Empire of Pwnanation was summarily declared an autonomous entity by King Nexx I in February of 2008, separating with unusual ease from The Grand Duchy of Noob*, a nation not known for its attention to detail or its own internal workings. These flaws of oversight are, perhaps, the reason the current populace of Pwnanation allowed King Nexx to declare them his citizens, with little to no protestation from either side of the newly erected border.
Pwnanation is currently in the process of building up an army and formalizing its governmental proceedings, so much of its infrastructure is in a state of flux. At this time, however, there is little indication of true instability. The outcome of national decisions remains to be seen.
*OOC: The Grand Duchy of Noob is not intended to represent any actual NS nation. If such a nation is created after the posting of this factbook, please feel free to contact me by telegram. We could have some fun with that. :D
Military
Branches:
Roflcopter Air Command
Imperial Navy
Body Shield Brigade
Military Budget: 11.16n bil
Manpower: 59,850 active, 3,150 reserve
Percentage of Total Population: .7%
People & Population
Total Population: 9mil (Feb 2008)
Nationality: Pwnzors
Life Expectancy at Birth: 70 years
Religions:
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (http://www.venganza.org/about) (National Religion): 80%
The Speekl33ts: 14%
The Church of Hero Worship: 4%
Followers of the Centauri Republic: 1%
Other: 1%
Languages:
High l337
Newspeak
Common
Literacy:
Total Population: 80%
Male: 75%
Female: 80%
Technology & Communications
Primary Technology: Steam Powered (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk)
General Assessment: A large, technologically advanced, multipurpose communications system coupled with the latest in modern steam-powered transportation makes this nation technologically contemporary with most nations of comparable socio-economic standing.
Other Information
Fashion:
The dress in Pwnanation serves as both protection from the elements and as a signal of socioeconomic status. In general, the more complex the design, the wealthier the individual which wears it. Lords and ladies are commonly seen in elaborate outfits with multiple layers of cloth, many of which are only thin gauzes added for the sake of extravagance. Such outfits do not, however, appear bulky, causing designers to tread a fine line when designing for the rich. The fashionable cut appears tailored to the form both for women and men. The pattern is always complex and nearly always includes decorative stitching, as well as buttons, gems, or ribbons.
Not surprisingly, fashions in the common sector emulate those of the lords and ladies, but with less finesse. Their clothing tends to be bulkier and less tailored in appearance, both due to the use of thicker material and to less precise design. Outfits of the common people run along a huge spectrum ranging from reasonable approximations of noble attire to simple work-clothes to the plain tunic and pants worn by the poorest. In winter, commoners indulge in heavier clothing throughout the season, while the nobles do so only at times of necessity when they must leave their heated palaces.
There is a range of fashions within these constraints, but all clothing follows these general considerations. Pwnanation's citizens generally consider the attire of other nations to be simple, even primitive when compared to their own. The current trend values bright colors, as they are harder to come by since Pwnanation declared independence.
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OOC Notes: This is my first factbook, so any suggestions or comments will be appreciated. Although the information is humorous, the effort at figures is genuine. All money figures were estimated using the Colony Calculator (http://twr.1colony.com/ver8/calc8.0.html)'s calculations as a basis, as well as some extrapolations from U.S. percentage statistics; I'm not entirely sure if they're realistic or if a country could function on this budget. The map is still in process. I've also noticed that my NS statistics (http://www.nationstates.net/pwnanation) change daily, so I guess I'll be updating this factbook after not too long. Thanks for reading! :)
EDIT: Added "Fashion" section, thanks to Breeders and Women's thread about Clothing and Culture (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=549351).
Official Factbook
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/roxamacker/pwnanationflag.jpg
Compiled by the Court Pawn in early February of the Year of Spaghetti 2008
Subject to revision according to updated national figures and censure by His Most Esteemed Majesty, King Nexx, High Lord of Pwnanation
Government & Political Structure
Country Name (long): The Holy Empire of Pwnanation (http://www.nationstates.net/pwnanation)
Country Name (short): Pwnanation
Abbreviation: PWN
Government Type: Dictatorial Monarchy
Suffrage: None
Capital City: Pwnensburg
Administrative Divisions: Provinces
Date of Founding: February 5, 2008
National Holidays:
King Nexx's Birthday, January 17
All Your Base Day (founding of Pwnanation), February 18
Royal Protection Group (RPG) Day, March 2
Emoticon Recognition Day, August 3
(International) Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept. 19
Princess Diamond's Birthday, November 2
National Animal: The 1337 Monster
National Plant: Triffid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triffid)
Geography
Map of Pwnanation (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/roxamacker/pwnanationmap.gif)
Area: 132,000 sq km
Comparative Area: Roughly the size of (OOC) Greece (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece)
Coastline: 7,000 km
Maritime Claim: Standard
Territorial Waters: 500km
Terrain: Mostly mountainous with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands
Climate: The four seasons are well-defined. Winters range from mild to harsh, summers are moderate.
Natural Hazards: Snowstorms during winter, occasional earthquakes
Natural Resources: Hydro-power, salt, lignite, iron ore, timber
Note: Numerous small islands line the coast around this peninsular nation.
Economy
Currency: n00b (n)
Conversion Rate: Roughly 1.2 to 1
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 15.3n bil
GDP Per Capita: 20,400n
National Budget: 36.7n bil
Military Budget: 11.2n bil
Percent Allocated to Foreign Aid: 1.5%
Total Allocated to Foreign Aid: 440n mil
Income Tax: 20%
Chief Industry: Gambling
Secondary Industries: Book Publishing, Steam Technology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk)
Chief Exports: Woodchip, 1337 Monster hide
History
The Holy Empire of Pwnanation was summarily declared an autonomous entity by King Nexx I in February of 2008, separating with unusual ease from The Grand Duchy of Noob*, a nation not known for its attention to detail or its own internal workings. These flaws of oversight are, perhaps, the reason the current populace of Pwnanation allowed King Nexx to declare them his citizens, with little to no protestation from either side of the newly erected border.
Pwnanation is currently in the process of building up an army and formalizing its governmental proceedings, so much of its infrastructure is in a state of flux. At this time, however, there is little indication of true instability. The outcome of national decisions remains to be seen.
*OOC: The Grand Duchy of Noob is not intended to represent any actual NS nation. If such a nation is created after the posting of this factbook, please feel free to contact me by telegram. We could have some fun with that. :D
Military
Branches:
Roflcopter Air Command
Imperial Navy
Body Shield Brigade
Military Budget: 11.16n bil
Manpower: 59,850 active, 3,150 reserve
Percentage of Total Population: .7%
People & Population
Total Population: 9mil (Feb 2008)
Nationality: Pwnzors
Life Expectancy at Birth: 70 years
Religions:
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (http://www.venganza.org/about) (National Religion): 80%
The Speekl33ts: 14%
The Church of Hero Worship: 4%
Followers of the Centauri Republic: 1%
Other: 1%
Languages:
High l337
Newspeak
Common
Literacy:
Total Population: 80%
Male: 75%
Female: 80%
Technology & Communications
Primary Technology: Steam Powered (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk)
General Assessment: A large, technologically advanced, multipurpose communications system coupled with the latest in modern steam-powered transportation makes this nation technologically contemporary with most nations of comparable socio-economic standing.
Other Information
Fashion:
The dress in Pwnanation serves as both protection from the elements and as a signal of socioeconomic status. In general, the more complex the design, the wealthier the individual which wears it. Lords and ladies are commonly seen in elaborate outfits with multiple layers of cloth, many of which are only thin gauzes added for the sake of extravagance. Such outfits do not, however, appear bulky, causing designers to tread a fine line when designing for the rich. The fashionable cut appears tailored to the form both for women and men. The pattern is always complex and nearly always includes decorative stitching, as well as buttons, gems, or ribbons.
Not surprisingly, fashions in the common sector emulate those of the lords and ladies, but with less finesse. Their clothing tends to be bulkier and less tailored in appearance, both due to the use of thicker material and to less precise design. Outfits of the common people run along a huge spectrum ranging from reasonable approximations of noble attire to simple work-clothes to the plain tunic and pants worn by the poorest. In winter, commoners indulge in heavier clothing throughout the season, while the nobles do so only at times of necessity when they must leave their heated palaces.
There is a range of fashions within these constraints, but all clothing follows these general considerations. Pwnanation's citizens generally consider the attire of other nations to be simple, even primitive when compared to their own. The current trend values bright colors, as they are harder to come by since Pwnanation declared independence.
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OOC Notes: This is my first factbook, so any suggestions or comments will be appreciated. Although the information is humorous, the effort at figures is genuine. All money figures were estimated using the Colony Calculator (http://twr.1colony.com/ver8/calc8.0.html)'s calculations as a basis, as well as some extrapolations from U.S. percentage statistics; I'm not entirely sure if they're realistic or if a country could function on this budget. The map is still in process. I've also noticed that my NS statistics (http://www.nationstates.net/pwnanation) change daily, so I guess I'll be updating this factbook after not too long. Thanks for reading! :)
EDIT: Added "Fashion" section, thanks to Breeders and Women's thread about Clothing and Culture (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=549351).