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The Republic Of Duluozia
« on: April 02, 2008, 06:17:19 AM »
Overview

Duluozia is a nation founded by seafaring settlers from the Pacific region. The Duluozians quickly took to their new homeland, but never lost their instinctive wanderlust. The nation is crisscrossed by an extensive network of trains and highways, but much of the interior remains largely undeveloped. Most of the population is concentrated in four coastal cities, Federal City, San Fris, North Yerk, and Masico City.

The government of Duluozia is generally liberal, with an emphasis placed on personal rights. While individual Duluozians are extensive travelers, the government has largely remained detached from world affairs. However, a new governing party, the DUP, has recently come to power and, upon leading the nation out of a decade of economic depression, resolved to make their state a significant player on the world stage. They desire an increase in the diplomatic corps and armed forces, but progress is hindered by the influence of organized crime cartels, which became established during the depression.

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Re: The Republic Of Duluozia
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2008, 06:18:24 AM »
Territories of Duluozia

-Federal City District
Capital: Federal City
The Federal City District covers a small peninsula about halfway down the coastline. Most of the territory consists of Federal City and its suburbs. Federal City is the least populous of Duluozia’s major urban centers. For decades it has had a reputation as a center of organized crime, but Mayor Stevens’ campaign to revitalize the police force led to a major reduction in the power of the cartels. The rest of the District is reserved for National Parks and wildlife preserves. President Ryder has recently appropriated some land from the preserves to construct a new military base… as soon as the funding is approved.

-Kerrefon
Capital: San Fris
Kerrefon lies on the Northern shore of Masico Bay. It is a land of beautiful fields and low hills which is graced with year-round mild weather. These favorable conditions have made its capital city of San Fris the cultural center of Duluozia. Kerrefon’s original settlers were drawn in by a gold rush, and remnants of this frontier environment still persist in the interior, near the border with Danotah. The coastal cities and villages, however, are rather cosmopolitan.

-Greater Yerk
Capital: North Yerk
Located on a large peninsula north of the Federal City District, the Territory of Greater York is the business hub of Duluozia. North Yerk, favorably situated in Yerk Harbor, is the nation’s main port for imports and exports and is home to a successful shipyard. Governor Goldbook is unusual among Duluozian politicians, having been elected on a strong law and order platform. The state has seen a rapid upsurge in violence recently, as the organized crime rings forced out of the Federal City sought to set up shop in North Yerk, sparking conflict with local gangs. Governor Goldbook has sought to quell this violence, but regularly faces an uncooperative territorial legislature unwilling to provide funding.

-Nersey
Capital: Smithtown
Nersey Territory lies on the coast between Kerrefon and Greater Yerk. It is not heavily populated, but is more developed than Masico or Danotah. The viability of the region’s service-based economy depends on the important roads that run through it. Travelers between North Yerk and the cities to the south are very familiar with the rest stops and motels of Nersey. The capital city of Smithtown was hit hard by the Depression, leading many inner city residents to move elsewhere.

-Masico
Capital: Masico City
When the early Duluozian settlers arrived, the southern territory of Masico was already moderately populated. The settlers and natives entered into a peaceful coexistence, with the Masicans eventually acceding to the federal union. Although Masico is culturally distinct, the long and peaceful history of relations between the two peoples encourages unity, and there is only a small – though vocal – Masican separatist movement. Masico is less developed than the rest of Duluozia, and is a primarily agricultural state.

-Danotah
Capital: Homana
Danotah is the state with the most territory and the fewest inhabitants. It encompasses most of the western parts of the nation north of Masico and the nearly uninhabited northern districts. Because of its vast geographic expanse, the territory boasts a diverse political environment, and its often scandal-wracked legislature is a staple on newspapers’ politics pages. Governor Cassidy has taken steps recently to encourage further settlement in Danotah, with little success.

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Re: The Republic Of Duluozia
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2008, 06:19:22 AM »
Politics of Duluozia

-Democratic Union Party
The current majority party. The DUP is a center-left party that favors an increased role for Duluozia in international affairs. The DUP existed in obscurity for years until President Ryder’s election and the end of the Depression. In the last few years it has seen a blossoming of support, winning elections at every level.

-Heritage Party
The main conservative party in Duluozian politics. The Heritage Party hasn’t elected a President in many years, but its followers remain as devoted as ever. Their leader was recently removed after a scandal concerning allegedly racist remarks made while presenting a bill which would ban the Masican Independence Party.

-Masican Independence Party
A small nationalist party based in the southern territory of Masico. It holds only one seat in the national legislature, and is almost as poorly represented in its home territory. On issues not related to Masican separatism, the party’s representatives are seen as mavericks, voting with either the DUP or the Heritage party and showing little internal cohesion.

-National Progress Party
The dominant party of the left until recent years, the NPP was largely discredited by its failure to manage the nation’s economic depression and a series of high profile official corruption cases. It has a significant amount of policy overlap with the DUP, but does not believe Duluozia should become involved in world affairs. The NPP’s sole remaining outpost of strength is in the Danotan territorial legislature, where they are the third largest party and govern in a coalition with the DUP.

-Communist Party
The Communist Party has never been a major power in Duluozia, as most citizens have a strong independent streak. Its strongest constituencies are the organized labor groups of North Yerk and the more socially-oriented Masicans, but even in these areas it has never been able to form a government.

-Minor parties active in Danotah include the Naturalist Party, the Expansionist Party, the Coalition of Righteous Egalitarians, and Colony Movement.

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Re: The Republic Of Duluozia
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2008, 06:57:52 AM »
Demographics of Duluozia

Religion
57% Christian (Mostly Christstan Christianity, in Masico predominantly Myrorian Catholic)
27% Unaligned/Non-religious
11%Church of the Pha…
3% Church of Dy'lathasa Kani
2% Ancestral worship

Ethnicity
71% Duluozian
19% Masican
4% Terrangar
3% Araseli
3% Other