Group+44-+Information

which one fits your county best- if at all.
 * Flo-Rider (FR)
 * Background and short history. Look at the four theories of state and detail
 * Any other items of national pride, i.e. national anthem, tree, flower, bird, etc.

Location—lowest point of Southeast N. America Map it! On map- include Capital city and at least 5 major cities. Size-Florida( none of the keys) Climate-There is a defined rainy season from June through September, which are the months most at risk of land-falling tropical cyclones. Terrain- Hills and swampland, flat and has very good soil that is well fertilized. Natural Resources- timber,spring water, sugar canes, and oranges. Arable Land- 60% of the land is arable. Environmental Issues-Clean water= the wildlife is inhabiting more and more of the water treatment facilities and believing the plants are home which causes destruction to the water plants. Clean air= the air pollution is increasing and more people are getting sick but the rapid growth in population does not help. There are people littering and leaving trash on the streets and not taking the initiative to put it in the trash can.

Total Population=1,000,001 Average Age=32 % of people in urban areas=50% Nationality (what are your people called?)= Ridas Religion= Christian Languages= British English, English, and Spanish Traditional dress/clothing= Jeans Khakis, T-Shirts, shorts, and hoodies/jackets. Sunday dress is slacks with button down shirt or slacks, button up shirt with tie and sport-coat. Food= Breakfast= Eggs, bacon, fish, and bananas or PANCAKES(yum!:)). Lunch= Fish, pizza, and chips. Dinner= Steak, burgers, with fries, chicken, grapes(yum!:)), some hispanic dishes, and ribs. Major National Holidays= Christmas, and Birthdays(Notice these are the only days gifts are received.lol.). Christmas and the peoples birthdays are the days you get off from school. Whoever has a birthday that day receives a day off from school/work. Christmas is an all-people affair. Everyone celebrates it and gives gifts. Norms= excessive fishing and going to the beach.(greatest place on earth). Customs=Going to church and excessive sports activities. Taboos=not participating in the going to church or sports activities.



The economy is good and the economy is going strong. __the GDP is 101 billion USD__
 * GDP _

__*GDP per capita___ The GDP per capita is about $101,000

*GDP growth rate The GDP growth rate is at a steady climb at about 2% for the past 3 years. Before that it was a new country and was growing at a whopping 13% growth rate. __ * __Labor force by occupation: 30% agricultural 40% industrial 30% service

__ * __Unemployment rate : 5-6% *12% of population below the poverty line __ * __Income distribution: Upper Class earns about 36% of the state income Middle Class earns about 34% of the state income Lower Class earns about 30% of the state income *Inflation rate: 2009-2.7% 2010-1.6% current-2.1% *Name of currency: Stacks( that cost one stack, two stacks...etc..) __ * __Exchange rate to US dollar: one stack=100 in U.S. Dollars

__ * __**Agricultural products**__**:**

*__**Industries**__**:**
 * **Citrus Fruits** || [[image:http://www.chickagoan.com/wp-content/uploads/citrus_fruits.jpg width="170" height="92"]] ||
 * **Sugar Canes** || [[image:http://www.alternative-energy-fuels.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/sugar-cane.jpg width="239" height="179"]] ||
 * **Timber** || [[image:http://www.strathamnh.gov/Pages/StrathamNH_Assessing/01511D18-000F8513.0/cut%2520timber.jpg width="227" height="164"]] ||
 * **Spring Water** || [[image:http://www.stormhoek.com/archives/Spring%20water%2004%2006%20002.jpg width="182" height="136"]] ||


 * **Orange Juice** || **Bottled Spring Water** || **Luxury Lodges** ||
 * [[image:http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYSWSMdTyZKWDC_2Fzaj6tOCIyPeSVaHoxeH7FXtB3h65602amGg]] || [[image:http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcScTxjXcI3UqN2d_sXIk7cC0BCha3Ii1bf6UGvW1eV5jSF05aZf]] || [[image:http://blog.paradizo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/eagles-crag.png]] ||

*__**Major exports**__**: Timber Wood, Sugar Canes, Oranges.** *__**Major imports**__**: Water Purification Plant Equipment, Pharmaceutical Equipment, Medicinal Drugs, Motor Vehicles, Oil.** *__**Main trading partners**__**: Clean Water Co.(Sweden), All Good Pharma-Tech (c) (China), Honda(Japan), Abu Dhabi Oil Services (UAE).**


 * DUE APRIL 10TH- 100 POINTS**



Executive: Legislative: are total numbers and why of participants? Judicial: -Political parties include the __Nikefiends__ and the __Adidapeeps__. the Nikefiends tends to consist of the upperclass part of society while the Adidapeeps consists more of the middle class. Currently, the Nikefiends are in just a little more power than the Adidapeeps. But that's okay because power over the other party doesn't last long in this country.
 * Government type: Democracy
 * Federal Power Distribution
 * Parliamentary or Presidential?
 * Subdivisions of Power (i.e. States/Providences/Parish)?
 * Current Govenment established in?
 * Legal System
 * Branches of Government?
 * How the election process occurs
 * How many? jobs/functions of each
 * How chosen?
 * Cabinet, if so who and what are the cabinet positions?
 * What political party is currently in power?
 * If there is a legislative body, detail what kind of house structure exists and what
 * What political party is currently in power?
 * How many chambers?
 * How are the courts structured?Our courts are extremely large and monumental buildings. Although one of our main exports is wood, these buildings are constructed with cement. (We only use cement for special buildings.) These buildings are all have a high stand for the judge to sit on and to lower desks for the plaintiff and the defendant. But don't think the plaintiff and defendant don't get anything special, because their stands both have SPINNING CHAIRS! The judge does not need a gavel because his court room is equipped with air horns all around that will simultaneously go off with the pressing of the button under his desk.
 * Is there a court that has more power than the other?The court with the most power is the "Grand Puba of courts". It works similarly to that of the Supreme court. This court has final ruling on all of those tough cases that stump even the judge. Once a case is decided here, it's never to be spoken of again. the rest of the branches work just as the ones in the U.S.A. The only difference is the names of each court.
 * Political Parties


 * DUE APRIL 21ST - 100 POINTS**


 * < __**Tax Revenue:**__ **$367.43 Billion** ||
 * [[image:http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/graphwrite.asp?ID=1fd7a60f5438446599ba881724e6e7c4&file=png width="419" height="321" caption="Preview of your graph"]] ||

|| **1. Lottery** || || **2. Tiger Zoos ( Ridas are very fond of tigers and** || || **3. Sports Advertising (Athletic Sports play an important role** || || **4. Welfare Programs** || || **5. Athlete Bonuses ( The top players in their respective sports**
 * **Mandatory Spending** || **Discretionary Spending** ||
 * **1. Public Education**
 * **2. National Security and Defense**
 * have domesticated them)**
 * **3. National Debt**
 * for entertainment and fun in Flo-Rider, we try to improve**
 * their popularity)**
 * **. Healthcare**
 * **5. Transportation**
 * get paid bonuses by the gov.)**
 * (Caption: Kaka, the most talented and paid soccer player**
 * currently** **living in Flo-Rider )** ||


 * DUE MAY 13th- 50 POINTS**



The Rules of Flo-Rider

 * 1. Freedom of speech towards anyone.**


 * 2. Freedom of Religion.**


 * 3. Stealing is Prohibited: Strike 1) Rehabilitation | Strike 2) Prison sentence**


 * 4. The act of treason is prohibited unless proven to be for the greater good of Flo-Rider in the end result.**


 * 5. Equality of all gender, race, and age.**


 * 6. No littering or acts of endangerment to the environment.**


 * 7. No person is entitled to house or aid the military in a time of peace or war. Drafting of the military**
 * is against the constitution.**

// **prohibited. Failure to correspond with this law will result in banishment from Flo-Rider.** //
 * 8. The use of tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, m**//**ethamphetamine, MDMA, and** //**performance** // **enhancing drugs are** //

//**9. Voting becomes available at the age of 20.** //

//**10. The ability to obtain a drivers license comes at the age of 16 without any further restrictions.** //


 * DUE MAY 13th- 50 POINTS**

**__Political Issue__: Currently, there is a feud between Flo-Rider and North Korea's political structure. Flo-Rider's major** **political leaders have sought to free the people of North Korea from the military dictatorship set by Kim Jong-il.** **He has responded many times with threats of nuclear missiles, thus further creating even more tension between** **the two. There is to be a meeting between the two political powerhouses over how the two could compromise on** **North Korea's political structure.**

**__Economical Issue__: Flo-Rider has over the years, lent an accumulative amount of $275.81 Billion dollars to the** **Federal Republic of Germany. Germany have been asked in numerous occasions to reimburse the amount owed. They** **have carried on this National Debt for many years, and they were given a 5 year period just recently to repay the amount.** **Flo-Rider have decided to form a meeting with the UN if within the 5 years Germany still do not pay. Flo-Rider has been** **beginning to show signs of struggle within their Department of Athlete Bonuses without the lost sum, so it is crucial** **they retrieve the amount as quickly as possible.**


 * OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT ( NOT EXTRA CREDIT) WILL COUNT AS GRADE IF DONE**
 * DUE MAY 16th- 30 POINTS**

=**Home Page**=