Factbook of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth

[The Oan Isles]

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The Republic of the Oan Isles
Le République d'Ilês de Oa

Motto:

English: "Continue Regardless"
French: "Continuéz sans se soucier"

Anthem:

English: "National Anthem of the Oan Isles"
French: "Hymne National d'Ilês de Oa"

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Capital City

La Rochelle

Largest City

Port of the Rock

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Population

2010 ce. census: 120,480,346
Density: 179.43/km²

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Ethnicities

White European: 34.67%
Black African: 25.33%
Indigenous Oan: 32.56%
Other: 7.44%

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SDI

High 8.48 ^

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Major Religions

Christianity: 90%
Islam: 2.26%
Buddhist: 2.4%
Animist: 2.12%
Other: 3.22%

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Script

Latin Script

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GDP (ppp)

3,680 trillion USD
Per capita: 30,549.054 USD

GDP (nominal)

3,680,trillion USD
Per capita: 30,544.405 USD

Income inequality

Gini coefficient: 0.23 good down

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Currency

Oan Standard Dollar (OSD)

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Area

670,345 km²

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Time:

Date format: dd/mm/yyyy
+12 Standard East Pacific Time

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Codes

Dialling code: +120
ISO code: OA
Internet TLD: .oa

The Republic of The Oan Isles (French: Le République d'Ilês de Oa) is a directly democratic unitary republic located in The East Pacific. It is a member nation of the World Assembly and a member of the East Pacific Organization. The country is principally located on the Oan Archipelago, however also maintains jurisdiction over the semi autonomous, Silver Islands and Fort Hope Island. The country shares maritime boundaries with Du Pont to the north and Kaiko to the north west and west.

The country's capital is La Rochelle, in which the Treaty of La Rochelle was signed, granting the Oan Isles independence from the British Empire in 1866. The country was also signatory to the Second Treaty of La Rochelle in 1987, wherein it was part of the Isles Democratic Commonwealth, along side Du Pont and Kaiko. The Isles' Democratic Commonwealth was dissolved in 2010, after 23 years of unity. The current Republic of the Oan Isles was then conceptualised in its modern, written and unwritten constitution.

The country maintains an area of 870,345 square kilometres (34th highest in the world). However the country maintains a further jurisdiction over 1,435 million square kilometres of the sea, concurrently with the United States of America as part of the UN sanctioned, Joint Maritime Jurisdiction Agreement.

The country has progressive socioeconomic policies and governmental systems, unique to it. It combines socialist and capitalist ideologies (demonstrated by its free trade and export driven economy as well as universal health care and public education). Between 1834 and 1960, the country underwent transformation from an agriculturalist to an industrial economy. Concerns over environmental damage (such as the felling of rainforests, mining and overfishing) led to rapid shift to tertiary and quartenary industries.

Etymology

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The country's name is derived from the word "oa" which meant heaven in the language spoken by the country's largest historic political entity: the ancient Oan Empire, which existed between 5000 BCE and 1000BCE. Following the country's colonization by the French and British in the 1650's, the country was divided into two colonial entities, collectively known as the New Pacific Colonies. The War for the New Pacific Colonies was fought between the French and British between 1734 and 1744, the outcome of which was the British annexation of the French held territories in the archipelago. They were thus named the Rock Islands succeeding the Treaty of Heavenly City in 1745. In 1866 (when the country received its independence) the islands were then proclaimed to be the Oan Isles and have retained that name ever since.

History

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Pre History

The Oan Archipelago, Silver Islands and Fort Hope Island were formed by the northwardly movement of a hot spot approximately 12 million years ago. The first hominids appeared approximately 50,000 years ago. They were humans, most probrably Paleopolynesians set adrift on the South Eastern Pacific Trade Winds. Archeologists have discovered stone tools, those used for gathering, fishing and hunting, leading anthropologist to believe they were hunter-gatherers who consolidated they're diet with fish and other marine wildlife.

Between 4000 BCE and 5000 BCE, island nations began to interact, traversing distances between New Caledonia and Hawaii. The trade led to the rise of the Oan Empire, an off shoot from the Amyositanian civilization. The country derives its name from this empire. They shared cultural similatlrities with the Meso American Aztecs, Mayans and Incans. It is thus believed that these three groups along with the Amyositanians may have interacted extensively. The Oans were believed to be human sacrificialists who, like the Incas, their civilization was driven by the near deity of their rulers. They suddenly dwindled in 990 BCE and vanished altogether in 1100 BCE. It is believed that disease may have killed them off and weakened the Empire.

Survivors are said to have been true descendents of the Amyositanian Oans and are the ancestors of modern Oans. They lived in tribes throughout the islands, their numbers (by the time of the first European arrival in 1650) were said to be between 500,000 and 1 million.

War of the New Pacific Colonies

The first European, André Pont Mousse, is said to have arrived on the 3rd of August, 1650. Spanish, French, Dutch and British settlers began to arrive, shortly thereafter, in hordes. They introduced disease and rats to the islands, infecting and killing the indigenous population; estimates vary between 10,000 and 400,000 deaths.

There were wars fought between the natives and colonizers, however conflict was truly eminent between the various Europeans who fought for control over the islands. The conflicts culminated in the War of the New Pacific Colonies. It was fought between 1734 and 1744. The Dutch, Spaniards, Germans etc. either chose between the French and British or left altogether.

In that time, Oans were enslaved, African slaves were brought in and cities were built, the most prominent being La Rochelle. The British are credited with sourcing topographic and geological information about most of the islands, particularly George Welles, Sir Crayton Loydon and Sir Rupert Dell. They used this knowledge to defeat the French at the most decisive battle in the war: The Battle of La Rochelle.

Post War

The most dramatic social, political, economic and technological changes happened after war. The British were free to plunder the resources of the country as they saw fit, but it was not until 1834 that industry would change. Developments made by Alexander Graham-Bell, Sir Andrew Watts etc. in Europe arrived rather late to the Oan Isles. Metallurgical and technological advancements led to a revolution in industry.

This economic approach and the Oan and African's recognition of their importance in the country's economy, led them to protests for an end to slavery and better living standards. They were met with fierce opposition from the government. The protests escalated, leaving hundreds upon hundreds dead. The Empires resources were however so stretched that the island's administration could not pay for new weapons. The Oans and Africans also organized themselves into a united rebellion. The empire could not risk another civil war thus in 1866, they were granted independence.

The Rebellion was expected to be hostile however all predictions were disproved thus large amounts of Europeans remained, curtailing a brain drain as was common in many countries.

World Wars

IDCS St. Bernard1.

Although Britain and France (its former colonizers) were significant belligerents in the First World War, The Oan Isles did not participate. Its sheer geographical isolation was more than sufficient to stop nations altogether from attempting to consolidate their territory with it.

The Second World War proved more disastrous. The Empire of Japan (Adolf Hitler's allies) began attacking Pacific Islands. The Oan Isles' technological development and large population allowed it to hold out far longer than other Pacific nations however it faired worse than others. The Oan Isles did not request military assistance but remained neutral. This proved to the country's disadvantage, leading the Japanese to occupy the country from 1940 to 1942, during which time approximately 3,2 million people were killed.

The country's government (as it was under Japanese Control) was forced to express diplomatic support for the Japanese. The Oan Isles' Government however secretly requested American assistance and provided the Americans with intelligence and protected their spies when they were in the country. In 1943, President Roosevelt sent American soldiers to train a liberation army: the Duma a Oa (Soldiers of Heaven). The DaO engaged in guerilla warfare and sabotage until it launched a full on battle that ousted the Japanese in 1944.

Modern

The country was still undergoing an industrial revolution. In the 1960's the severe effects of reckless industrialism were felt. As a result, the country became one of the first to adopt policies aimed at tertiary and quartenary industries. The country experienced an economic boom though by the 1970's it gradually declined.

Although the country was thankful for the American support it received in the 1940's, it wanted nothing to do with the American-Soviet Cold War. It stated that it would dictate its own domestic policies which left it rather isolated economically.

In 1987, the country signed the Second Treaty of La Rochelle, uniting with Du Pont and Kaiko to form a confederation (in which it had the most sway, as the biggest member). The government chose this not the people. Socioeconomic difference and argument were evident however it was not until the Du Pont civil war that the alliance fragmented. From 2002 to 2006, the anti-IDC Du Pont Liberation Front and the government clashed. The result was the deaths of 78,000 people. The IDC Armed Forces withdrew in 2006 when three quaters of the rebels were imprisoned or killed, the rest surrendered. Referenda were held and it was decided that the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth (IDC) will be dissolved.

Ever since, the country has maintained a vigorous presence in international community. It has developed economically having the 7th largest economy on the planet.

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Environment of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth
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This article is part of a series
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• Meteorology of the IDC
• Biology of the IDC
• Topography of the IDC
• Geology of the IDC

The sociological and economic development of the country is affected by a force which has preluded it, that being its environment. The ever growing complexity of nature has inspired art and sparked the desire for knowledge where as we delve deeper are lost and entranced in the quest for more. The environment of the IDC is unique as a result of its varied geographical locations. The Home Islands in themselves are a mixture of three main climatic zones sub divided into environments and climates that stretch from kilometers to centimeters.

The Islands of Kaiko being located at such stark proximity to Japan , share many qualities to the archipelago but have differences that make the terrain seem alien to it. The Islands of Du Pont lie in the middle of The Pacific however broil in a perpetual wasteland scared by white deserts and dotted with deserted ruins. Often many associate The Oan Isles with the entirety of the country and more so the tropical paradise of its north however this is not the case.

Meteorology of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth

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The meteorology of the country has varied immensely especially with the distance in relation of the different realms that constitute the country.

Firstly we will discuss Kaiko. Kaiko is an archipelago of 78 islands and islets that lie 480 kilometers from mainland Honshu, Japan. They are a beaded ring of rocky and jagged islands. As a result of their northerly position, they are frigid in winter and mild in summer. There are stark contrasts between the seasons of Kaiko. Summer's temperatures range between 20 to 34 degrees existing between May and July over a period of 54 days (or rotations). The sun rises between 05h00 am and 07h30 pm, with a peculiarity of light patterns such as auburn glories at dawn and dusk. Winter as discussed, is frigid and cold and mostly dark. Winter temperatures exist between 15 degrees and plummet to -20 degrees. The Sun rises at 08h00 am and sets at 06h00 pm though creates little heat because of the cloud density blown in from the east by the North Eastern Pacific Trade Winds. Winter months are between October and January. Cyclones blow in only during the short Kaiko Cyclonic Season between 16th May and 12th June. Spring comes in from August to September. Being so short the temperatures are between 15 and 24 degrees. Autumn comes in from February to April where temperatures average 5 to 12 degrees.

Secondly we will discuss Du Pont. The islands are in the middle of The Pacific and thus are expected to be rainy, wet and typical of a tropical climate. The Islands of Du Pont contradict this expected notion. The islands are white flat and white deserts receiving little rain and/or humidity and generally hot. This is part a phenomenon by Dr. Edith White of the University of Heavenly Island:

The Equatorial Wind Dissemination is a phenomenon where the expanse of the sea bulging at the equator diverges winds and sends cyclonic activity and associated humidity away into a triangular boundary and divergent triangle thus those at the Pacific will experience a stiff breeze and static air easily changing into bombarding and severe storms though none of which are so called 'wet storms' but 'dry storms.

The climate is around 36 to 48 degrees all year round and experiencing a sudden drop every 4.8 months (or satellite orbits) into 0 to 12 degrees Celsius. Winter and Summer along with Fall and Spring are not explicitly defined and rather exist as Dry and Wet seasons. The Wet season is typically during 24th of April to 18th September. The Sun here is bright typically from 04h00 am to 08h00 pm.

Thirdly we will discuss The Oan Isles. These are a beaded string of southwardly islands towards the Antarctic from the Equator. These islands are so extensive in length that they fall within three temperature belts with even greater biomes. These so called 'Climatic Belts', have discoursed the seasons making the islands fall within three categories. In the Equatorial Belt the islands are generally humid and hot visited by seasonal monsoons and cyclones. The north's summer and winter are strictly defined and often seen as Dry and Wet seasons similarly to Du Pont however there are no temperature altercations. Spring and Fall are not clear however are romantically spoken of. Winter last between September to November averaging temperatures around 18 to 26 degrees Celsius. The sun rises from 06h00 am to 08h00 pm. Summer lasts between January to July however shifts erratically. The sun rises between 04h00 am to 08h00 pm. The summer temperature is between 34 to 44 degrees Celsius. The Equatorial Oan Isles' Cyclonic Season lasts from 13th of March to 14th of June.

The Central or Continental Oan Isles are generously warm and comfortingly mild. Winter is from May to July where temperatures average 10 to 18 degrees Celsius. The Sun rises between 06h00 am to 07h00 pm. Summer is between November to January. The temperatures average 28 to 40 degrees Celsius where the sun rises from 04h00 am to 08h00 pm. Spring is between August and October and Autumn between February and April. Temperatures are generally the same around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius though the sun light is restricted by denser clouds, mists and fogs in Fall. These roll gradually into the south which fringes upon the Antarctic. Winter and summer schedules fall in proximity to the Continental though Summer and Spring shorten by 38 days. Average temperatures are between 2 to -34 degrees Celsius.

Biology of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth

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Often the peculiarity of the animal, fungal and plant species of the IDC are considered mythological and mystifying comparable to the Amazon or Madagascar. Development of species since the first bacterium predate known history believed to be from some 3,600,860 years ago.

Kaiko's proximity to Japan proposes in itself that they may be similar in marine biology. Marine environments are pragmatic, have color and beauty that isn't of the conventional coral found in the Equatorial Oan Isles but is darker as a result of low light. Thus seaweed and kelp create forest like domains beneath the sea whose stone bottom houses urchins, anemones, starfish, mussels, shellfish and proboscis worms that act to beautify up until the point of rock pools up-shore create the fundamentals of this ecosystem. Fish are plentiful however most are endangered.

Du Pont's animals are rare on land seemingly infested by arachnid and insect-kind. The pony population maintains a slim majority in an attempt to survive in a battered home comprising practically of the country's sentient pony population. Du Pont's seas are built by corals and clouds of kelp, urchins and so forth however El Nino sweeps past uncontended to destroy the formations periodically and more so as time goes by.

The Oan Isles is a convolution of eco systems. Equatorial Oan Isles is warm hot, with crystal clear water and shallow seas. Thus of course coral reefs can form and often do especially growing because of the creation of ambitious reconstruction and farming projects and programs amongst the society and state. The color of the polyp formations along illuminates the sea floor but the Oceans teem with fish species that make residence within the minute crevasses and cracks and canyons. These often allow for the growth of kelp, anemone, abalone, mussel, urchin, cucumber and starfish. The variance in species is amazing as the seas fold and roll into rock pools of crustaceans and swarms of red crabs and lobsters on the flat white beaches. The land in itself is covered in lush forestry and plants. Vines, dates, nuts and coconut trees are expansive as they are constituents of a regular diet some even farmed for rubber, vinegar, and palm oil and wine.

Topography of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth

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Land variations in height and magnitude occur throughout the commonwealth especially as a result of the diversity of the environments of the Commonwealth. However a common standpoint exists, that being that tectonic and volcanic activity affect all aspects of the country. Kaiko lies in proximity to Japan thus is in proximity of volcanic activity. The land rises in high cliffs, mountains, valleys and canyons where The Oan Isles are the same. The average height of the land is 548 meters above sea level. As islands move gradually away from the plate edge their heights drop and become more gentle however maintain the trend of height and steepness.

Geology of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth

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The chain of islands or archipelago of the Oan Isles, formed as the Pacific plate moved slowly northeastward over a hotspot in the Earth's mantle at about 32 miles (51 km) per million years. Hence the islands in the northeast of the archipelago are older and typically smaller, due to longer exposure to erosion. The age of the archipelago has been estimated using potassium-argon dating methods.From this study and others,it is estimated that the northeastern most island, the Remnant Island, is the oldest at approximately 28 million years (Ma); while the southwestern most island, Crystal Island, is approximately 0.4 Ma (400,000 years). The only active volcanism in the last 200 years has been on the southwestern island, Crystal Island, and on the submerged but growing volcano at the extreme southeast, Saint Agatha Isle. The Oan Isles Volcanic Study Center of the IDC Geological Survey documents recent volcanic activity and provides images and interpretations of the volcanism.

Almost all magma created in the hotspot has the composition of basalt, and so the Oan volcanoes are constructed almost entirely of this igneous rock and its coarse-grained equivalents, gabbro and diabase. A few igneous rock types with compositions unlike basalt, such as nephelinite, do occur on these islands but are extremely rare. The majority of eruptions in the Oan Isles are Oan-type eruptions because basaltic magma is relatively fluid compared with magmas typically involved in more explosive eruptions, such as the andesitic magmas that produce some of the spectacular and dangerous eruptions around the margins of the Pacific basin.

Eruptions from the Oan hotspot left a trail of underwater mountains across the Pacific over millions of years, called the Oan Submarine Mountains. The Rock Isle is the biggest though not the youngest island in the chain, built from five extinct volcanoes. The measurement from sea level to summit is more than 2 km, from sea level to sea floor about 2.8 km.

The Kaiko Islands have many earthquakes, generally caused by volcanic activity. From 1833 to 1896, approximately 4 or 5 earthquakes were reported per year. Kaiko accounted for 7.3% of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth's reported earthquakes with a magnitude 3.5 or greater from 1974 to 2003, with a total 1533 earthquakes.

On April 18th, 2008, there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 off the northwest coast of the island of Qyun, Kaiko. The initial earthquake was followed approximately five minutes later by a magnitude 5.7 aftershock. Minor-to-moderate damage was reported on most of the Big Island. Several major roadways became impassable from rock slides, and effects were felt as far away as Shogun City, Qyun nearly 150 miles (240 km) from the epicenter. Power outages lasted for several hours to whole days. Several water mains ruptured. No deaths or life-threatening injuries were reported.

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Sociology of the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth

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this article is part of a series

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• Demographics
  
  • Religion
  • Ethnicities
  • Languages
• Culture
  • Architecture
  • Cuisine
  • Fashion
  • Education
  • Health
  • Lifestyle

The Isles' Democratic Commonwealth is composed of a convolution of environments and a diversity of unique ecosystems. The peoples inhabiting them alongside the natural inhabitants are diverse and a mystifying myriad as well. There is no typical suzerainty. The people are equal under the confines of the Constitution and exercise these rights vigorously and enthusiastically and protect them, resulting in the high human rights record of the country accompanied with low corruption, high free speech and media. Happiness and comfort is the aim of the government that has ensured that the IDC maintains its place amongst countries known for their welcoming and friendly attitude and their humility and optimism as well as intelligence. Education holds its place in society with great height, where competition is encouraged and very vigorous even in business and profession. The country's people are healthy especially because both tradition and government dictate the provision of preventing illness and ailment above curing it. The diet, lifestyle and cleanliness of the environment and people makes them the envy of many nations and peoples.

Demographics of the IDC

As discussed above the people are diverse in individualism and personality accompanying long and ancient as well as modern and contemporary lifestyles and faiths which they exercise in exciting traditions.

Religion of the IDC

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Religion is imperative in society and binds people and nationalities together where in other countries would tear them apart. Christianity constitutes a large component of the population. Recent census statistics point to that vigour as many people said that they are active members of the community through their religious institutions and organizations. 90% of the population being Christian it can be concluded that many churches catering to different faiths and beliefs exist. The Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Pacific Church and the Methodical Church are churches entrenched in tradition however contradict one another in faith. They constitute the 9.48% of the population and are classified as Orthodox Christian Churches or OCCs.

Those who prefer liberal viewpoints of the Holy Bible and other Christian doctrines and traditions practice under the collective Contemporary Christian Church (or CCC) which encompasses 80.53% of the population. The Protestant, Presbyterian, Evangelical, Baptist and Pentecostal Churches are deemed CCCs and house most of the people who deem themselves liberal. Mormons and Latter Day Saints exist in a slim minority constituting 1.34% of the Christian community. The IDC Collective Churches Assembly (IDCCCA) concluded at their 2005 general Assembly in Heavenly City that the Scientological and New Age faiths are not Christian but rather cults and sects of secondary association to the Christian Faith. Scientological and New Age advocates charged the IDCCCA of defamation of character and other charges such as discrimination, stereotype, prejudice and persecution to the Constitutional Court in La Rochelle. The Constitutional Court deemed that:

The IDCCCA is not a governmental organization but rather a collective of religious opinions who have right to exercise their freedoms of speech and opinion. The Churches have not excited violence against the Scientological and New Age Movements nor have they impaired the function of the organizations thus are not guilty. However they were discriminatory and denounced the right of existence of an organization or faith thus are guilty IN PART.

The Islamic faith as a collective has often been disregarded as a religion of "dangerous heretics" by extremist Christian Terrorists however as a collective society is tolerant. The Islamic faith constitutes a small fraction of the population some 2 to 3 percent. The majority of whom practice Islam under the Sunni ideals. Druz and Shia's have little presence in the country. The Islamic community was brought under fire in 2002 when a fragment of Al-Qaeda called the Islamic Pacific Army, bombed subway systems in Port de la Roche. The Muslim Organization for Peace condemned the organization and asked that Oans realise the goodness of the Islamic community, where a "few drops in the ocean" acted alone and misguidedly.

Religious apathy is surprisingly uncommon in the IDC whereas many developed countries lack alignment to any faith. Of all religious apathy hardly any of the 1 to 2 percent of the community do not believe in some deity or spirit. Animism is entrenched as the sole faith for a fractional part of the population. Many practice the religion with Christianity because of their African and Oan roots. Animism can hardly be accurately defined because many different tribes in fact villages merely a few kilometers from one another, practice it and define it differently and sometimes in vast contradiction.

Ethnicities of the IDC

Ethnicities such as 'black', 'white' and so forth are defined both socially and constitutionally as 'racist and untrue'. The country can identify ethnicities as (according to anthropological studies): "a genetic diversity of sentient peoples". Two species are recognised as sentient as they are the only ones known and those are: Humans (homo sapien) and Ponies (Equus sapien caballus) exist though the pony population outnumbered is by 90 to 1. Humans though are considered by law equal to their Equus counterparts. During conflicts ponies and humans have stood together in common hood and brotherhood especially during the Second Du Pontese Civil War were both ponies and humans were used as slaves and starved in living walls. The ponies were killed mercilessly in camps some 234,687 of them because of the Du Pontese Dictator's Human High Culture idealisms. After the war he was beheaded. Humans occupy every part of the Commonwealth being the majority. Ponies live in Du Pont ONLY simply by choice. Sadly some 48% of babies and young adults are sterile leading the aging pony population to fade.

Language of the IDC

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Three official languages are recognised by the Constitution, English, French and Oan all treated equally and without preference. English (called Standard International English) was brought by British colonialists who took over from the French, imposing themselves upon the people. The current version of English called Standard International English is not necessarily a dialect but rather a standard agreement of the Anglophone International Association of how English is to be written out and spoken. However the form is not imposed but rather a medium easily decipherable for all and is used in writing, administration etc. SIE or other English is the first language of 24.68% of the population and the second language of 56.32% of the population though understood by 98% of the population.

French was introduced by the first Europeans who came to the islands. They as the British imposed it upon the population as well as their dress, culture and lifestyle. French is spoken as a first language by 26.32% of the population and as a second language by 14.58% of the population. Oan is a language inspired by the Ia, Ea, Ua, Pum and Enua ancestors. Thus it has many dialects from island to island. In 1867, the Association of the Oan Communities assembled a coded version, establishing uniformity in speech and text deriving writing from cuneiform, petroglyphs and hieroglyphs on ancient monuments and speech from the many different peoples and societies who spoke Oan. They also translated the language into other languages and interpretations. The Association of the Oan Communities expanded the language later on in 1962. Oan is spoken as a first language by 48% of the population and 20.86% as a second language.

Instruction is given in either of the Official Languages of the IDC though SIE is precedent. Written Oan in its traditional cuneiform is studied by a small margin of the population although that in Latin Script is studied extensively. English and French are studied by most people in written and spoken form especially by foreign learners.

Culture of the IDC

Culture is the compilation of rituals, traditions and customs of people from various backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. The Isles Democratic Commonwealth recognises all of them and grants equal rights without distinction. Often Oan society is stereotyped as friendly however creates a competitive environment in all aspects of life.

Architecture of the IDC

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The lives that people in the Commonwealth lead and have led to the construction of buildings to house them and all of whom cater to the environment of those people and the places they inhabit. Kaiko is often cold and dark thus necessitating houses to be both warm and bright. The dominance of sea life and fishing has forced these structures to be able to 'stand above the sea' and 'take the storms'. Because of a lack of level land and the Kaiko respect for nature buildings have adapted. Often the buildings are made of wood and are erected on reed formations. Pillars made out of wood rise out of the shallow waters to elevate the houses and buildings so as to prevent flooding. The buildings have thatched roofs and are domed made to conserve heat. Usually a large building serves as a meeting place and religious center for Kaiko villages. It is arranged with protruding curled embellishments on the corners and edges representing a theme in their Buddhist and Animist faiths.

The Oan Isles have been inhabited by Polynesians (who are the ancestors of the Ia, Enua etc, whose descendents are the Oan), Europeans and Africans who brought along with them their art and architecture. Polynesians designed their homes with the same necessities as the people of Kaiko however their buildings were adapted to heat and storms. The walls are vertical with carvings of ancient stories both in cuneiform and in images. Houses are long with different rooms for various family ceremonies and some purposed for the residence of multiple people because of their culture of intimacy.

Europeans brought with them Neoclassical French Baroque and British styles popular at the time such as Edwardian, Elizabethan and Victorian structures for the most elite members of society. Buildings of government and those necessary to be of significant size were built in Roman Architecture and for a time Neo-Gothic. Neo Gothic was seldom appreciated sometimes even seen as rude by the Oan and Black thus has ceased today especially because of the expense associated with the construction of such buildings. Eclecticism, Expressionism and Contemporary styles flourished after the 1950's being adapted, redone and reinvented, integrating the forms, textures, colours and patterns of Polynesian and Kaiko as well as Swahili styles.

Cuisine of the IDC

Food is the epicenter of culture. Often in gatherings, people will come together and open up when food is in supply and provisioned. Families in the Oan Isles enjoy feasting especially during special occasions such as weddings and sader occasions such as funerals. The Commonwealth is mainly consistent of small islands that lie in proximity to major destinations of fish migrations. People have cultivated a lifestyle of fishing and diving. in Kaiko Ama diving in the waters for abalone, mussels, shellfish and crabs have become part of culture. As a result of japanese influences on Kaiko fish is often served raw with steamed vegetables although the Kaiko add other elements such as fruit and soups and sauces.

The Oan are more conservative with fish in that they consume cooked food. In times past, cuisine consisted of roasted and grilled fish served with fruit (such as dates, papaya and coconuts) and palm wine drank by adults ONLY. Coconut vinegar was inspired by arriving Indian workers who integrated spices and deep fried curries into the traditional fish diet. Modern life has allowed for greater exuberance and vitality in food where fish are served with deer or shellfish and clams draped in calamari and berry juices. The IDC Food Lovers Association is an annual conference where food is explored from all parts of the globe.

Ponies living in Du Pont have been forced to succumb and tolerate a harsh diet which they have been conformed to. The Ponies though have garnished a hard hay diet by boiling it in the juice of roots and tubers adding aroma and flavour. At times hay is burnt and smoked then mixed with rosemary and greens to create a delicious salad. As discernible from the pony diet they remain entirely vegan thus can be even healthier than humans and live longer.

Fashion of the IDC

The Oan people have all been born into the new age, wearing the trendiest and latest often at the forefront of fashion in the world. Though the City of La Rochelle is a city of bureaucrats and politicians it stands as the cultural center of the country. Often garments are tailored for color, strength and weight made to suit individual tastes often women are found in boutiques rather than mass market stores. With the greater income women head to tailors for clothes that are unique and proudly Oan. Though men are stationed in near battalion-like fashion as they command the Pacific fashion industry with designers being known internationally. The Port de la Roche Fashion Festival ignites fire from up and coming designers and experienced generals in the fashion industry. La Rochelle Fashion Week exerts influence to the point where the industry it accumulates 2,340,800,780 USD in a period of seven days.

Education of the IDC

Education within the Isles' Democratic Commonwealth maintains a vigorous degree of competitiveness in society, profession and business eluding the simultaneous competitiveness of education; primary, secondary and tertiary. Education is paramount in the country, sponsored by both government and business to produce scholars, intellectuals, professionals and academics to lead the fundamental progress of the country into the future. The country can derive this competition and subsequent meritocracy from a history where resources were scarce and populations in plenty, carving knowledge into the peoples roots, their culture.

Education is divided into preparatory, primary, secondary and tertiary, whose infrastructure, facilities, equipment, faculty and personnel are provided and funded by government. Scholarships are provided to students who showcase outstanding achievement on the sports', academics', cultural' and services' fields. Business give out scholarships in need to become associated with assisting in community development and the marvelous genius and maverick of the students they support. Business can go a step further to support schools through donations that go to greater procuring resources. Business has sponsored a total of 3,460,824 students and a total sum of 8,100, 600, 000 USD in the past 5 years. The Ministry of Education formulates and implements education policy and legislation often acting as a patron of arts, culture, science and technology.

Preparatory Schooling is compulsory for all children between the ages of 3 to 5. basic skills are built and acquired such as communication, calculation, visual, sensory and auditory skills. Preparatory schooling can be identified and Pre-years into classes Pre Year 1, 2 and 3. Primary schooling diversifies the content of education, introducing learners to mathematics, language and nature constituting 5 years from the age of 5. Primary Years are the classes of students in primary school often carrying on into an average learning period of 5 years under the Standard Education System (Prim. Yr's 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5). Students who fail to master skills in Preparatory schooling and fail to accomplish prescribed activities in Primary School are sent to schools that deal with challenged children phasing them into the StES under the Special Education System or SpES.

Intermediate school takes place from Primary year 5 into Int. Yr's 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 creating subjects that cater to different constituents of learning. Intermediate learning starts from age 10 and carries on until age 15. Though intermediate schooling is different and altogether unique from Primary schooling it takes place in the same schools as primary (i.e. Elementary).

After year Int. Yr 5 students attend Secondary school. In Int. Yr 5 students compete to be able to choose subjects for their future career prospects. During one's Secondary years (Sec. Yr. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) students will choose 5 subjects that will constitute qualification into their careers and varsity. Students though take three compulsory subjects Linguistic Sciences (the language of instruction), Mathematical Sciences (or Numerical Literacy Study for mathematically challenged learners) and Life Skills. Secondary schools are often equipped with large facilities, equivalent of the total of an elementary school multiplied by a twofold. Secondary Schools must have

• A Student Representative Council (SRC) that will act as an intermediary and mediator between faculty, school management and the learners. The council represents learners and continues to an extension of the faculty fostering discipline, cooperation and order,
• A School Governing Body (SGB) which is composed of Faculty, Guardian Representatives, employed administrators and Student representatives. It takes on decision-making in areas of administration, expenditure, finance procurement and structural codification (Rules and Codes of Conduct etc.).
• A School Guardian's Association (SGA) is composed of all guardians of learners and thus may take on an influential role in the school meaning that with sufficient votes it can force the SGB to take on something.

Tertiary schools are composed of Universities which deal with academic aspects of careers such as finance, design or physics and Technical Colleges which deal with practical and technical fields such as carpentry, masonry and metal smiths. Tertiary school revolves around the achievement of qualifications to aide in career prospects. The necessity of education supersedes that in many countries. For example: in most country being a 'cleaner' at a hospital is something considered lowly often being part of proletariat movements that advocate communism, however to enter 'cleaning' (or janitor work) constitutes part of Health and Safety engineering. One would need a diploma in nutritional studies, biology and chemistry to qualify. The intensity of competition created this new requirement and often 'cleaners' or 'janitors' are Hygiene Control and Equipment Sterilization Officials and Supervisors who earn amounts of money similar to other developed nations' engineers, nurses or doctors.

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The following are major universities of the IDC:

University	Location
University of the Serenity Isle	Serenity City, Serenity Isle, the Oan Isles
University of the Heavenly Isle	Heavenly City, Heavenly Isle, The Oan Isles
University of the Rock Isle	Port of the Rock, The Rock Isle, the Oan Isles
University of the Oan Isles	La Rochelle, The Rock Isle, the Oan Isles
University of the Qyun Isle	Qyun City, Qyun Isle, Kaiko
University of Kohto Isle	Kohto City, Qyun, Kaiko
University of the Kaiko Isles	Khan, Qyun, Kaiko
University of the Du Pont Isles	St. Michelle City, St. Bernard, Du Pont
Independent University of the East Pacific	La Rochelle, The Rock Isle, the Oan Isles
University of the Isles' Democratic University	La Rochelle, The Rock Isle, The Oan Isles