1. Does your nation have a tourism industry? Yes - Oslea has a large private industry catering to tourist desires and needs. This industry is most prevalent in the Ayra Islands, where many hotels, casinos, wildlife tours, etc. are established.
2. Are there any tourist-oriented government services? Not on a federal level, but each state has its own Tourism Board. This board facilitates the exchange of information between tourists and the local tourism industry through advertising.
3. How prevalent is racism, xenophobia, and homophobia in your nation? All creeds, orientations, and colours are accepted/tolerated by Osleans. Unfortunately, this is not the same case with religion. Muslim tourists should not disclose their religious views nor partake in public prayer, if allowed to visit in the first place. (The Oslean Government is known to deny visas to tourists from a Muslim-majority country.) Due to international and domestic events involving Islamic terrorism, the attempted forced administration of Sharia Law domestically, and government propaganda, many Osleans will view Muslims with contempt. Some citizens may even report them to the police (even if they are a tourist!) - the landmark case of Choudary v Vantreon Police Dept established the arguably unfair and discriminatory precedent that simply being Muslim is grounds for arrest, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Tourists holding any other religious belief are likely to be warmly welcomed.
4. How well do citizens speak foreign languages? While English is the primary language of Oslea, citizens often will have a second language; the education system requires an Oslean to partake in 4 years of secondary language education before graduation from high school. The most common foreign languages spoken are Mandarin, French, and Spanish.
5. How are tourists viewed by the citizens? By the government? Tourists are treated well - Osleans will often help out a tourist with their favorite bar, restaurant, or entertainment venue if asked. College-age Osleans are known to go bar hopping with tourists during peak tourism seasons.
6. Are there guided tours in different languages? Some entrepreneurs have set up tour companies catering to non-English speakers; provided the language in question is not too obscure, every major city and tourist destination will likely have a tour in your language of choice. However, as one deviates farther from urban Oslea and popular tourist sites, tours (if they are conducted) will increasingly be available only in English.
7. What is your nation's weather like? Temperate on the mainland, with moderate rainfall year-round. Industrial centres like Jacinto Plateau will experience heavy levels of smog in the summer, but the commercial centres of Aruna and Vantreon do not experience the same levels of pollution. The Ayra Islands experience tropical weather.
8. Is your nation in a war or civil war? Not currently, but the country is still recovering from the 2009 "Coup of the Twelve" - a military coup in which current Director Rafael Carmine, along with his council, gained power.
9. How common is gang violence? Uncommon; Oslean police forces are well-funded and well-equipped to deal with gang activity. Death sentences are common for convicted gang members, somewhat deterring the prevalence of gang violence.
10. Are there any politically or religiously motivated attacks? Rebels staunchly supporting the pre-2009 democratic regime can be found in the northern rural areas (ie. Frostfall State), but unheard of in the developed urban south. Tourists should take care traveling in the north; while such rebels will never attack tourists and will take measures to avoid killing civilians, being caught in a firefight between the Oslean States military and insurgents is a possibility for unaware and lost tourists. The Frostfall State Government updates a publicly viewable security report by the hour to notify civilians of areas with unrest, which tourists can consult for their safety.
11. How common are natural disasters and epidemics? The Oslean healthcare system is robust enough to prevent disease epidemics. Natural disasters may vary depending on the location (ex. earthquakes on the west coast), but no major disasters have occurred in the past 20 years.
