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 * The **__Republic of__ __Prikyat__** (Russian:  Республика Припять //Respublika Prikyat//, German: Republik von Prikyat, French:  République de Prikyat, Turkish:  Prikyat Cumhuriyeti   )  is a country on an island off the coast of eastern Siberia.
 * Prikyat was founded by four dozen colonists who escaped from the Russian Empire and discovered an island off the coast of eastern Siberia in 1723. When the colonists first arrived on the country of Prikyat, they found themselves on the southeastern territory, now known as Emof, and promptly built a settlement called Satricus. After being ambushed by one of the many hostile native clans and losing nearly one fourth of the citizens, the Prikyatians retreated in the Frun territory, where they received aid from a friendly indigenous tribe. They joined into one civilization and launched an attack on the hostile natives controlling the settlement, and regained Satricus. In 1776, The Prikyatians eliminated all natives in the Ousa territory and claimed it as their own. In 1820, after the successful invasion of the Ousa territory, the Prikyatians invaded the Bhur and Rijn territories. The Prikyatians were subsequently attacked on all frontiers by a large native clan. The Prikyatians soon declared war on the clan. This was known as the First Anzi war. After winning the war, the Prikyatians continued to slowly gain control of the remaining territories while massacring all the remaining tribes. Around 1960, the official Republic of Prikyat with the political party United Prikyat, was put into power and governs all the citizens.

The National bird is the Arctic Owl


 * "We Are the Champions" by: Queen is the county's national anthem.
 * The National plant is Arctic moss.


 * Located-** This country is located off the eastern coast of Siberia.
 * Size-** Prikyat is 59,247 square miles, about the size of the US state of Georgia.
 * Climate-** The climate in this country is sub-arctic. The country is cold nearly year-round with a short summer that generally lasts only 2 months. Temperatures during the long winters can reach as low as -40 degrees F (-40 degrees Celsius) but become a comfortable 86 degrees F (+30 degrees Celsius) during the brief summer season. In most parts of the country, summer temperatures do not rise high enough to thaw more than a few feet under the surface so permafrost is extensive.
 * Terrain-** In this type of region, this area has been formed in a cove by mountains. The main mountain range has a deep valley in the center. This valley is called Prikyatian Valley.
 * Natural Resources -** Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, Timber, Fish, Minerals, Metal
 * 20%** of the land is arable, or able to farm crops during the summer season.
 * Environmental Issues:**
 * Pollution-** Pesticide run-off from agricultural activity has led to ground water pollution and contributed to endangering entire species of fish in numerous lakes and rivers in addition to endangering human life.
 * Poor Water Quality-** The Republic of Prikyat suffers from very poor water quality in certain regions due to the pollution of ground water as well as the water surrounding the country. Only about 75% of the country's water supply is actually drinkable. The Prikyatians who drink from the contaminated water from wells affected by groundwater pollution usually suffer diseases such as; Cholera, Salmonella, Typhoid fever, or any other one of the many diseases. Several instances of babies born with birth defects as a result of their mothers drinking contaminated water have been reported and these cases are being studied.



December 8: Freedom Day, Prikyatian Independence day July 4 : Groundhog Day, the day that Prikyatians ignore the world and celebrate the day that groundhogs were given to their country as a peace gift from Australia.
 * Total Population -** about 10,000,000 people
 * Average Age** - Between 25-30
 * % of people in urban areas**- less than 5%
 * Nationality -** Prikyatian (Prik-yai-shuh n)
 * Religions -** 74.24% Christian (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox), 20% Muslim, 5.76% (Buddhism, Judaism, Atheism)
 * Languages** - Russian (official), Chukchi, German, French, Turkish, English
 * Traditional dress/clothing** - Cold weather being nearly all year, Prikyations are prepared with fur clothing, which is very popular. Not much skin is shown because of the frigid weather.
 * Food** - The Traditional meal of a typical Prikyatian is meat and fish with a side of seeds for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
 * Major National Holidays -** January 7: Orthodox Christmas, unlike the Catholic and Protestant churches, the Orthodox church celebrates the birth of Jesus on this day.
 * Cultural Norms-** In this society, they wear heavy clothing almost year around due to the frigid climate. Prikyat also has a custom of: when you first arrive to the country, natives put a special cultural beaded necklace around your neck, but if the necklace is not discarded immediately within 2 days of coming to Prikyat, there is a law enabling Prikyatians to hunt you down until the necklace is removed. When in the country, you will see many citizens eat the famous Prikyat fruit called- Pafrome. Parfrome is a excellent fruit only grown in Prikyat. It contains everything needed to live, and if consumed twice daily, will leave the consumer in excellent physical and mental shape. It is illegal to transport this fruit to any other country.
 * DUE MARCH 17TH- 20 POINTS**

***GDP growth rate**- +1000 USD ***Labor force by occupation-** ***Unemployment Rate -** 7% of Prikyatians are unemployed *14% of Prikyatians are under the poverty line ***Income distribution**- (2010) 49.12 ***Inflation rate-** (2010) 17.9 % * The Prikyatian currency is the Valyute (VEP) *One Valyute is equivalent to 1.50 USD
 * The economic system of Prikyat is Laissez-faire capitalist system. Prikyat experiences economic challenges, such as the lack of manual labor and so few exports.
 * GDP-** 2.310 trillion USD
 * GDP per capita-** 18,000 USD
 * 60.27% agricultural
 * 15.11% industrial
 * 24.62% service
 * [[image:Screen_shot_2011-04-10_at_6.15.36_PM.png width="319" height="178"]] ||

***Agricultural products-** *I**ndustries-**
 * Wood
 * Milk
 * Fish
 * Wood Products
 * Oil Drilling
 * Mineral Mining
 * Metal Weilding
 * Fishing

***Major exports** ***Major imports**:
 * Fish and Crustaceans || Oil || Metals ||
 * [[image:prikyat-fishing-boats.jpg width="281" height="218"]] || [[image:http://www.alaska-in-pictures.com/data/media/17/monopod-oil-platform_3221.jpg width="327" height="219"]] || [[image:http://www.etftrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/metals1auqik3.jpg width="325" height="209"]] ||
 * Services
 * Technology
 * Agricultural products


 * Ukraine
 * Russia
 * China
 * Japan
 * United States
 * Japan
 * United States


 * DUE APRIL 10TH- 100 POINTS**

in March, and loses an hour at the last Saturday of October.
 * Capital of Prikyat- Rijn City**
 * Time Difference-** 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during standard time. Daylight savings time adds an hour at the last Saturday
 * Time Difference-** 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during standard time. Daylight savings time adds an hour at the last Saturday


 * Government type -** Prikyat is called a Federal Republic despite it being a dictatorship.

(note* All eight territories are equally represented by federal government.)
 * Distribution of Power-**Power is equally distributed amongst the four dictators.


 * Current Government**-established in 1960


 * Legal System**-The Three branches of government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative.

Prikyat's elections are governed by the four dictators. They are the "Leaders" of the state. There are only 4 officers chosen/assigned. (Assigned by the dictators) They are chosen by their qualifications such as education, popularity, even military experience etc... United Prikyat is currently in power**.**
 * Executive:**
 * Cabinets**- Department of Defense (Sherman), Department of Agriculture (Fulcher), Department of Commerce (Maeger), Department of Labor (Knapp),Department of Development, Education, Energy, Treasury and Security (Sherman and Knapp), Department of Housing, Budget, Economic Advisors, Transportation and Justice (Fulcher and Maeger)

The Legislative body consists of the four dictators of Prikyat. (Maeger, Sherman, Knapp and Fulcher.) All of the laws are suggested by the people or judges, they must be approved by the dictators or they are dismissed. It can take up to 6 months to get to a suggested law and easily disapproved.
 * Legislative:**

There are three classifications of the courts: **Territorial** (small issues), **Appellate** (courts of appeals), and **AlphaMegaSupra** (Final decision, larger cases). Each country has its own court elected every 5 years by the citizens, which deals with issues inside the territory, even though the countries all follow the same Constitution of Prikyat. Every court has twenty judges, appointed by the dictators of Prikyat.
 * Judicial:**
 * AlphaMegaSupra-**Court is currently in power. The AMS court, as it is abbreviated as, is the highest court. It holds the most power over all the other courts.
 * Political Parties:**

Party: **United Prikyat (50%)** Ideology: Conservatism, Centrism, Centre-Right

Party: **Liberal Democratic Party of Prikyat (14%)** Ideology: Nationalism, Conservatism, Pan-Prikyatism, Far-Right

Party: **Communist Party of the Republic of Prikyat (3%)** Ideology: Communism, Marxism-Leninism, Stalinism, Far-Left

Party: **A Just Prikyat (14%)** Ideology: Socialist Democracy, Centre-Left

Party: **Patriots of Prikyat (7%)** Ideology: Socialism, Nationalism, Far-Left

Party: **Just Cause (9%)** Ideology: Democracy, Liberal Conservatism, Centre-Right

Party: **Prikyatian United Democratic Union (3%)** Ideology: Social Liberalism, Centre-Left

-A few parties do dominate in Prikyat, which is a dictatorship. This country is mainly dominated by the United Prikyat party. The other main political parties are A Just Prikyat and the Liberal Democratic Party of Prikyat.
 * DUE APRIL 21ST - 100 POINTS**

***$20,000,000 is the Prikyatian National Budget** ***Tax Revenue** (broken down by types of taxes) Sales Tax: 10% of sales of all goods and services ($10,000,000 in revenue) Estate Tax: 20% of gifted property from deceased relatives ($5,000,000 In revenue) Utility Tax:15% of all utilities in homes and businesses are taxed ($5,000,000 in revenue) ***Spending** $15,000,000 in spending

40% Military and Defense 25% Education 10% Discretionary Spending 10% Net Interests 10% Interest Spending 10% Other -M**andatory spending items:** 1) Technological products 2) Agricultural products 3) Clothing 4) Food 5) Automobiles


 * DUE MAY 13th- 50 POINTS**



__The Constitution of Prikyat__
to defend themselves and kill the attacker if necessary. || [|Constitution Annoucement]
 * 1. Abortion is only legal in cases of rape. (Rape tests available at clinic) ||
 * 2. Same-sex civil unions do not have the same status as traditional heterosexual marriages, although they are legal. ||
 * 3. All law-biding citizens have the right to own firearms, but must have a permit when carrying said firearms. ||
 * 4. If a person(s) threatens the life of a citizen or a family member/friend of a citizen, the defending citizen has the right and duty
 * 5. No one person(s) may be discriminated in the employment area due to race, color, sex, religion, disability, or marital status. ||
 * 6. All citizens of Prikyat must fight for their right (to party). ||
 * 7. Cigarettes and the use of most drugs (psychoactive, performance enhancing, etc.) not prescribed by a doctor are illegal. Possession or use of either of these products is punishable by fines and/or incarceration. Smoking/tobacco use is also prohibited and subject to heavy fines. ||
 * 8. Humans must have the standards of:
 * Wanting to serve for our country.
 * Respecting all other human beings.
 * Treating the Prikyatian flag with respect.
 * Respecting the rulers of this great nation. Worship is also acceptable.
 * Not wishing to be a citizen of a nation that approaches/acts in a threatening way to Prikyat. ||
 * 9. Never use the name of Prikyat in vain, lest the AlphaMegaSupra Court strike down thee with a mighty blow to thine face.
 * Check yourself before you wreck yourself. ||
 * 10. Only the Prikyatian currency is allowed/ accepted in most of Prikyat. Currency from other nations can be traded at currency stations in the main cities. ||

**//__Political Issues__//** Prikyat is currently invading the ferociously peaceful nation of Swagistan. The invasion occurred on the eve of Thursday May 13, 2011, when one of the Grand Dictators of Prikyat contacted the Leader of Swagistan. The phone call went horribly wrong within minutes, and ever since, Prikyat has been attacking the borders of Swagistan. Prikyat launched the invasion due to the Grand Dictator feeling his nation and his fellow Grand Dictators were in harms way and that the disrespect from Swagistan's leader was unacceptable. Prikyat's National Ordu (Army) prepared an invasion plan and sent out Prikyat's Morskaya Pehota (Marines) for scouting, reconnaissance, and assault. Prikyat's Cabhlach (Navy) is soon to be sent into the battlefield. Prikyat is currently spending half of its military and defense spending to research better weapons and to train more troops for the invasion. __**//Economic Issues//**__ Due to the war, Prikyat has been using
 * DUE MAY 13th- 50 POINTS**
 * OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT ( NOT EXTRA CREDIT) WILL COUNT AS GRADE IF DONE**
 * DUE MAY 16th- 30 POINTS**