Quidditch United World Cup 2013

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

The Quidditch United World Cup is to be held in India Host City-Kolkata in the month of April.
Matches Schedule:
10/4
A.India* vs UKZ =170-160
B.UK vs SuperLalamaland*=170-200
C.Ethopia vs Silkjd*=30-150
11/4
D.France* vs Welcher=150-200
E.Japan* vs lacostasia=300-170
F.USA vs Adun=200-210
12/4
G.Lithuania* vs Terinindhia=540-290
H.Portugal vs Caucasoid*=560-830
I.Peru vs Telmar*=6730-8360 (34hrs-LONGEST MATCH),(HIGHEST SCORE)
13/4
J.Poland vs Atlantica*=470-630
K.Uganda vs Abalucia*=370-630
L.Tanzania vs Olwe*=370-820
14/4
M.Bulgaria vs Yakostan*=480-820
N.Turkey vs New Mid-West America*=380-750
O. Newzeland* vs Egypt=370-170
15/4
P.Scotland vs KhaTaB*=550-810
THESE ARE KNOCK OUT MATCHES

*=Team that Caught the Snitch.

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

Registration is up for the 2014 venue.
you can only send in your enteries if you have sent in your application to take part in the QUWC'13.
pls. send in your applications to my nation via telegram in the following format

Nation Name:
Region Name:
Host City/s:
Why You Should Host:

note: all forms must be sent latest by Easter (31st March'2013).
after the applications are in then there will be 3 nominees. voting starts on the 1st of April'2013.
(only participating nations can vote,if you drop out after voting your vote will be considered null and void).
Till date we have got 3 applications for hosting the 2014 Quidditch United World Cup: New Mid-West America,United Kingdoms Of Abalucia,Lacostatia,
NOTE:voting has not started.
Now to prevent blind voting on the part of the participating nations all nations that have applied must answer a question this will also help undecided voters after the 31st of March'2013.
Question1: WHAT IS STEPS IS THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC TAKING TO PREVENT THE GAME OF
QUIDDITCH FROM BEING WITNESSED BY MUGGLES IN YOUR NATION?
Question2: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF THE GOLDEN SNIDGET
IN PLACE OF THE GOLDEN SNITCH?
Question3: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF BASKETS AT THE GOAL
POSTS?
Question4: ACCORDING TO YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MOST
SERIOUS OFFENCES IN THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH AND WHY?
a.Blagging
b.Blatching
c.Blurting
d.Bumphing
e.Cobbing
f.Flacking
g.Haversaking
h.Quaffle Poking
I.Snitchnip
j.Stooging
k.Sterfing
l.Marring
Question5: WHAT DOES YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC THINK IS THE BIGGEST CON OR DISADVANTAGE
OR PROBLEM WITH THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH?.WHY AND HOW CAN YOU FIX IT?
Question6: WHAT IS THE MOTTO OF THE QUIDDITCH UNITED WORLD CUP 2018 IF IT IS HELD IN
YOUR NATION (added 26th Feb'2013)
NOTE:you may answer anytime and your answer can be posted on the thread for all to see and one copy of your answer must also hit my inbox. There is no right or wrong answer. this is only so that the nations that like your policy or agree with it will vote for you. nations that are not yet registered for the hosting voting will also have to answer the questions.
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED BY THE 31ST OF MARCH'2013.
ONCE ANSWERED YOU CANNOT CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS SO TAKE YOUR TIME. CHANGING ANSWERS WILL RESULT IN ELIMINATION.
IF YOU SIGN UP AND DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BEFORE 31ST MARCH'2013 THEN YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED.

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

Player Nation Score final Score
James N GBR 20 20
Ram G IND 150(sn) 150
this is a copy paste of score sheet

[Dread Lady Nathicana]

There we go. Name changed slightly. Now quitcher bitchin, and go play. There ought to be room enough for everyone out here, folks.

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

There we go. Name changed slightly. Now quitcher bitchin, and go play. There ought to be room enough for everyone out here, folks.

i don't understand what you are saying?

[Soviet Canuckistan]

There we go. Name changed slightly. Now quitcher bitchin, and go play. There ought to be room enough for everyone out here, folks.

i don't understand what you are saying?

I believe there's already a Quidditch World Cup so your thread name has to be changed so that they're not the same or can be confused with one another.

[Abalucia]

Nation Name: The United Kingdom of Abalucia
Region Name: The Allied Republics
Host City/s: Drayton (Abalucian capital)
Why You Should Host: Drayton is one of the world's biggest cities and is a vibrant, bustling metropolis home to 30,000,000 citizens. Drayton has many sites to see like the home of the Abalucian parliament (the parliamentary bureau), the Imperial Palace (Home of His Majesty the Consul, one of the world's most celebrated monarchs) and the world's only holo-entertainment Centre. Abalucia is also home to a growing interest of Quidditch. At any one time, 4.7 million Abalucians play the sport. It has become so popular that we are even constructing a ceremonial home for it here in the capital, The Regents Stadium. It will hold over 85,000 when it is finished and it is due for completion around September 2013, in time for the world cup.

Crime rates in the city are very low and there is plenty of accommodation for spectators. Drayton also boasts the longest subway system in the world, the Drayton Underpass and a station is due to be built into the stadium. Also put into account Abalucia's high human rights rating. Anti-corruption laws have been put in place to make sure the people's rights are upheld with no interference from the Government or else where. The bids motto is "For the World" as the bid's aim is to united the world in this great sport. This is a great opportunity for Drayton and Abalucia to show the world that we are great hosts and a great country.

[Olwe]

There we go. Name changed slightly. Now quitcher bitchin, and go play. There ought to be room enough for everyone out here, folks.

i don't understand what you are saying?

Your use of the name Quidditch World Cup caused a big fight between people involved in previous Quidditch World Cup threads who were going off on you for using their thread's name and people like me who thought they were being too harsh and tried to stand up for you. After deleting all the off-topic posts, apparently Nathicana changed the thread's name to prevent further fighting. Probably a good decision, considering the way things were going.

My application should be hitting your inbox soonish.

[Audioslavia]

i don't understand what you are saying?

Your use of the name Quidditch World Cup caused a big fight between people involved in previous Quidditch World Cup threads who were going off on you for using their thread's name and people like me who thought they were being too harsh and tried to stand up for you. After deleting all the off-topic posts, apparently Nathicana changed the thread's name to prevent further fighting. Probably a good decision, considering the way things were going.

You'll find a better modly explanation of why the NS Sport community have an issue with the tournament bearing a 'World Cup' name in one of DRN's previous posts.

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

Iam sorry i did not know. Thanks for changing the title of The thread.

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

Due to my Examinations fast approaching i will not be able to come online for a while therefore i request all new applicants to post their applications on this thread until further notice
EXAMINATIONS LAST FROM-27TH FEB-20TH MARCH.
pls. cooperate and do not stop posting your applications on the thread until further notice.
PLEASE BEAR WITH ME. THANK YOU.

[Olwe]

Good luck with exams. We'll be here when you get back online, don't worry.

[Abalucia]

Question1: WHAT IS STEPS IS THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC TAKING TO PREVENT THE GAME OF
QUIDDITCH FROM BEING WITNESSED BY MUGGLES IN YOUR NATION?
At the gates of the stadium there will be gaurds and muggle-detectors to check that there is no illegal entry. We will also ask questions that only non-muggles know when people bu their tickets at the box office and online.
Question2: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF THE GOLDEN SNIDGET
IN PLACE OF THE GOLDEN SNITCH?
The Royal Ministry of Magic is opposed to the use of the golden snidget being used in international games as it is taking a tradition out of the game. It does however beleive that if change must come the golden snidget could be used in world league games.
Question3: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF BASKETS AT THE GOAL
POSTS?
The Royal Ministry of Magic's view on this matter is that although the snitch should not be changfe in the international game there should be a modernisation of the goal posts. The RMM is trying to get rid of the baskets to give the game a modern glow and to open and show it off to a new generation of Quidditch players.
Question4: ACCORDING TO YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MOST
SERIOUS OFFENCES IN THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH AND WHY?
a.Blagging- The Royal Ministry of Magic believe that holding another player's broom is out of the question and should hold a year ban. The safety of the players and spectators is paraamount.
b.Blatching
c.Blurting
d.Bumphing- The RMM believes that this is very usporting and dangerous for the crowd watching. The crowds safety is obvoiusly a priority for the referee and thus stops the game. This is immoral in the game of quiddicth.
e.Cobbing- This is dangerous and could knock someone off their broom. This is a 'disgusting offence' in the words of the head of the RMM, Sir Humphrey Sillasi.
f.Flacking- The RMM believes that this is unsporting an ruins the great game. By pushing the Quaffle out this impedes the player's shot and thus alters the game immorally.
g.Haversaking
h.Quaffle Poking
I.Snitchnip
j.Stooging
k.Sterfing
l.Marring
Question5: WHAT DOES YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC THINK IS THE BIGGEST CON OR DISADVANTAGE
OR PROBLEM WITH THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH?.WHY AND HOW CAN YOU FIX IT?
The RMM thinks that the biggest problem with tthe game of Quidditch is that it does not offer video refereeing surveillance. This means that there is greater chance of missing fouls that could alter the game immorally. That is why the Royal Ministry of Magic has put forward a plea to the IQA (International Quidditch Association) to bring in the technology. It is getting harder and harder for referees to pick up on fouls due to the pace of the game and the RMM think that it is time for the game to be modernised without tarnishing its rich and beautiful history.
MOTTO OF THE BID CAMPAIGN AND IF DRAYTON WON THE BID: "For The World".

[United Provinces of Atlantica]

Name of Nation: United Provinces of Atlantica
Official Name of National Team: Atlantican National Quidditch Team
Region: Knyghtaria
Captain name: John Troy
Seeker's Name: Ralf Seider
Name Of Teammates(7): Chasers: John Tory, Ellen Johnson, and Eryk Sven. Beaters: Joe Fry, and Theodolfilus Jakson. Keeper: Elanor Lorien. Seeker: Ralf Seider.

I give my opponent permission to:
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: N
Give injuries to my players: Y (maximum one, or two minor injuries)
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Godmod other events: N
Choose when my seeker catches snitch: N

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

Question1: WHAT IS STEPS IS THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC TAKING TO PREVENT THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH FROM BEING WITNESSED BY MUGGLES IN YOUR NATION? There are none
Question2: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF THE GOLDEN SNIDGET IN PLACEOF THEGOLDEN SNITCH? The Golden Snidget has never been used for Quidditch in NMA
Question3: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF BASKETS AT THE GOAL POSTS? We find it is unorthodox and dont use it
Question4: ACCORDING TO YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MOST SERIOUS OFFENCES IN THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH AND WHY? We believe Blumphing is the most serious because safety of the spectatorsnis always a priority
Question5: WHAT DOES YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC THINK IS THE BIGGEST CON OR DISADVANTAGE OR PROBLEM WITH THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH?.WHY AND HOW CAN YOU FIX IT? The biggest disadvantage in Quidditch is the game goes on until the Snitch is caught. We would fix that by putting a time limit onnthe game and if the Snitch hasn't been caught in that time the team with the highest points win.
THESE ARE THE ANSWERS BY NEW MIDWEST AMERICA.

[Adun]

Still unsure is this is Quidditch World Cup 5. But even if it isn't. Here's my sign up.

Official Name of National Team: Team Liquid
Region: Adun

Keeper: Song Hyeon Deok (Male pony)
Beater: Chris Loranger (Male tiger)
Beater: Choi Jung Min (Male wolf)
Chaser: Dario Wünsch (Male pony)
Chaser: Yoon Young Seo (Male pony)
Chaser: Tyler Wasieleski (Male lion)
Seeker and Captain: Jonathan Walsh (Male Pony)
Substitute: Jens Aasgaard (Male pony)

Strength of Team: Amazing Defense and a champion level seeker. The overall game plan is to catch the golden snitch while keeping the score as low as possible.


Weakness of Team: If either the seeker or the keeper isn’t playing at their best, the game can be out of reach very quickly.

[Starblaydia]

Still unsure is this is Quidditch World Cup 5.

It is not.

[New Midwest America]

Motto: Brighter, Stronger, Faster

[Lacostasia]

Name of Nation:Lacostatia
Official Name of National Team: Lacoste Lions
Region:Heratania
Captain name:Carter Jackson
Seeker's Name:Lucy Petra
Name Of Teammates(7):Janet,Jacob,Lucy Petra,Carter jackson,preston Hill,Darren Dune,Zeb Kelly

[Lacostasia]

Nation Name: Lacostatia
Region Name:Heratania
Host City/s: Pleora,Bumphus
Why You Should Host: Lacostatia has been one of the leading entities in Quidditch and further more Quidditch is Lacostasia's national sport ( not for non-muggles).
on many of the caves and records of Lacostatia men playing the game are potrayed. the sport of Quidditch has a large fan base among the citizens of lacostasia.

QUESTIONNAIRE

Question1: WHAT IS STEPS IS THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC TAKING TO PREVENT THE GAME OF
QUIDDITCH FROM BEING WITNESSED BY MUGGLES IN YOUR NATION?

"repullum muggletum" spell is used to cover all the area around the Arena up to a distance of 1km. and the stadiums are situatrd far away from muggle habitation and even if by chance there is a muggle breach then spells like "obliviate" are used without hesitation.
Question2: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF THE GOLDEN SNIDGET
IN PLACE OF THE GOLDEN SNITCH?
it is most poposterous that the use of such a delicate and endangered species is used.
Question3: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF BASKETS AT THE GOAL
POSTS?
we do not use it as it is against the provisions set by the rules of the sport and interrupts continuation of the game.
Question4: ACCORDING TO YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MOST
SERIOUS OFFENCES IN THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH AND WHY?
d.Bumphing- as it is a complete violation of good sportsmanship and the saftey of the crowd is the
no.1 concern so is that of the players but the players have means of defending themselves.

Question5: WHAT DOES YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC THINK IS THE BIGGEST CON OR DISADVANTAGE
OR PROBLEM WITH THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH?.WHY AND HOW CAN YOU FIX IT?
NOTHING IT IS THE GREATEST GAME IN THE WORLD.

Question6: WHAT IS THE MOTTO OF THE QUIDDITCH UNITED WORLD CUP 2018 IF IT IS HELD IN
YOUR NATION (added 26th Feb'2013)
"for the sport"

[Ripplandia]

Nation Name: Ripplandia
Region Name: International Ministry of Magic
Host City/s: Tigran
Why You Should Host: The city of Tigran is a large city, the largest in North America. There are many great tourist attractions in Tigran such as the International Art Museum, Museum of Magical History, the and the Tigran Capitol Building. We are also constructing a new stadium, Titan Stadium, which will be done September 25. Teamswill beableto practiceatBroadripple School Quidditch Pitch. The United World Cup or UWC village will also be constructed around the stadium.

Question1: WHAT IS STEPS IS THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC TAKING TO PREVENT THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH FROM BEING WITNESSED BY MUGGLES IN YOUR NATION? Several protection spells will be cast around the UWC Village and there will be Aurors at every entry point.
Question2: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF THE GOLDEN SNIDGET IN PLACE OF THE GOLDEN SNITCH? We feel it is wrong to use such a helpless creature for Quidditch.
Question3: WHAT ARE YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC'S VIEWS ON THE USE OF BASKETS AT THE GOAL POSTS? We like to keep Quidditch modern and it is against international quidditch statutes
Question4: ACCORDING TO YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MOST SERIOUS OFFENCES IN THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH AND WHY? Bumphing because spectator priority is a major concern Question5: WHAT DOES YOUR MINISTRY OF MAGIC THINK IS THE BIGGEST CON O DISADVANTAGE OR PROBLEM WITH THE GAME OF QUIDDITCH? WHY AND HOW CAN YOU FIX IT? There is none Question6: WHAT IS THE MOTTO OF THE QUIDDITCH UNITED WORLD CUP 2018 IF IT IS HELD IN YOUR NATION (added 26th Feb'2013)? Motto: With Strength and Great Courage Mascot: Ziggy - Male Lion & Izzy - Female Wolf

[Lacostasia]

why is everybody voting for Kolkata.
MUMBAI ALL THE WAY

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

here is a kind of resume for all the cities contesting to host the QUWC'14 in India.

MUMBAI:
Mumbai /mʊmˈbaɪ/, formerly Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2009, Mumbai was named an Alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central Asia.The seven islands that came to constitute Mumbai were home to communities of fishing colonies. For centuries, the islands were under the control of successive indigenous empires before being ceded to the Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India Company. During the mid-18th century, Mumbai was reshaped by the Hornby Vellard project,which undertook the reclamation of the area between the seven constituent islands from the sea. Completed by 1845, the project along with construction of major roads and railways transformed Bombay into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea. Economic and educational development characterised the city during the 19th century. It became a strong base for the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century. When India became independent in 1947, the city was incorporated into Bombay State. In 1960, following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, a new state of Maharashtra was created with Bombay as capital. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996, the name being derived from the Koli goddess—Mumbadevi.
Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India, it is also one of the world's top 10 centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow,generating 5% of India's GDP, and accounting for 25% of industrial output, 70% of maritime trade in India (Mumbai Port Trust & JNPT), and 70% of capital transactions to India's economy. The city houses important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India, the SEBI and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also home to some of India's premier scientific and nuclear institutes like BARC, NPCL, IREL, TIFR, AERB, AECI, and the Department of Atomic Energy. The city also houses India's Hindi (Bollywood) and Marathi film and television industry. Mumbai's business opportunities, as well as its potential to offer a higher standard of living,attract migrants from all over India and, in turn, make the city a melting pot of many communities and cultures.Mumbai residents celebrate both Western and Indian festivals. Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Navratri, Good Friday, Dussera, Moharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Maha Shivratri are some of the popular festivals in the city. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an exhibition of a world of arts that encapsulates works of artists in the fields of music, dance, theatre, and films. A week long annual fair known as Bandra Fair, starting on the following Sunday after 8 September, is celebrated by people of all faiths, to commemorate the Nativity of Mary, mother of Jesus, on 8 September.


NEW DELHI:
the capital of the Republic of India, and the seat of executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the Government of India. It also serves as the centre of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi and is one of the eleven districts of Delhi National Capital Territory.
The foundation stone of the city was laid on 15 December 1911.[2] It was planned by two leading 20th-century British architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. The new Capital was christened "New Delhi" in 1927,[3] and subsequently inaugurated on 13 February 1931,[4] by British India's Viceroy Lord Irwin. On 12 December 2011, New Delhi celebrated 100 years of capitalship,[5] making it another landmark year in the long history of the region of Delhi.[5] New Delhi is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub complex.[6] There are areas like Old Delhi and Mehrauli in New Delhi which have a number of heritage structures.The National Geographic's Traveler Magazine describes it as "one of the Ultimate Cities of a Lifetime to visit and explore."[19] In a report jointly prepared by Institute for Competitiveness and Confederation of Indian Industry, the city is listed as the best to live in India.[20][21] The city of New Delhi is also known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and is home to numerous national institutions, museums and landmarks.New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian bureaucracy and political system. The city's capital status has amplified the importance of national events and holidays. National events such as Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti (Gandhi's birthday) are celebrated with great enthusiasm in New Delhi and the rest of India. On India's Independence Day (15 August) the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from the Red Fort. Most Delhiites celebrate the day by flying kites, which are considered a symbol of freedom.[63] The Republic Day Parade is a large cultural and military parade showcasing India's cultural diversity and military might.[64][65]
Religious festivals include Diwali (the festival of light), Maha Shivaratri, Teej, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Baisakhi, Durga Puja, Holi, Lohri, Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha, Christmas and Mahavir Jayanti.[65] The Qutub Festival is a cultural event during which performances of musicians and dancers from all over India are showcased at night, with the Qutub Minar as the chosen backdrop of the event.[66] Other events such as Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and Vasant Panchami (the Spring Festival) are held every year in Delhi.

KOLKATA:
Kolkata /kɒlˈkætə/, or Calcutta /kælˈkʌtə/, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly river, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port as well as its sole major riverine port. As of 2011, the city had 4.5 million residents; the urban agglomeration, which comprises the city and its suburbs, was home to approximately 14.1 million, making it the third-most populous metropolitan area in India. As of 2008, its economic output as measured by gross domestic product ranked third among South Asian cities, behind Mumbai and Delhi.
The Kolkata metropolitan area is spread over 1,886.67 km2 (728.45 sq mi)[48]:7 and comprises 3 municipal corporations (including Kolkata Municipal Corporation), 39 local municipalities and 24 panchayat samitis, as of 2011.[48]:7 The urban agglomeration encompassed 72 cities and 527 towns and villages, as of 2006.[49] Suburban areas in the Kolkata metropolitan area incorporate parts of the following districts: North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, and Nadia.[50]:15 Kolkata, which is under the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation ( KMC), has an area of 185 km2 (71 sq mi).[49] The east–west dimension of the city is comparatively narrow, stretching from the Hooghly River in the west to roughly the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass in the east—a span of 9–10 km (5.6–6.2 mi).[51] The north–south distance is greater, and its axis is used to section the city into North, Central, and South Kolkata.
Kolkata is the main commercial and financial hub of East and North-East India[50] and home to the Calcutta Stock Exchange.[72][73] It is a major commercial and military port, and is the only city in eastern India to have an international airport. Once India's leading city, Kolkata experienced a steady economic decline in the decades following India's independence due to steep population increases and a rise in militant trade-unionism, which included frequent strikes that were backed by left-wing parties.[41] From the 1960s to the late 1990s, several factories were closed and businesses relocated.[41] The lack of capital and resources added to the depressed state of the city's economy and gave rise to an unwelcome sobriquet: the "dying city".[74] The city's fortunes improved after the Indian economy was liberalised in the 1990s and changes in economic policy were enacted by the West Bengal state government.Kolkata is known for its literary, artistic, and revolutionary heritage; as the former capital of India, it was the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought.[183] Kolkata has been called the "City of Furious, Creative Energy"[184] as well as the "cultural [or literary] capital of India".[185][186] The presence of paras, which are neighbourhoods that possess a strong sense of community, is characteristic of Kolkata.[187] Typically, each para has its own community club and, on occasion, a playing field.[187] Residents engage in addas, or leisurely chats, that often take the form of freestyle intellectual conversation.[188][189] The city has a tradition of political graffiti depicting everything from outrageous slander to witty banter and limericks, caricatures, and propaganda.[190][191]

CHENNAI:
Chennai i/tʃɨˈnaɪ/[5][6] (unofficially known by its former name, Madras i/məˈdrɑːs/) is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is a major commercial, cultural, economic and educational center in South India. It is also known as the "Cultural Capital of South India"[7] and was declared as the most liveable city in India by the Institute of Competitiveness[8][9][10] on account of economic, social, security and medical conditions as parameters.
The area around Chennai had been part of successive South Indian kingdoms through centuries. The recorded history of the city began in the colonial times, specifically with the arrival of British East India Company and the establishment of Fort St. George in 1644. The British defended several attacks from the French colonial forces, and from the kingdom of Mysore, on Chennai's way to becoming a major naval port and presidency city by the late eighteenth century. Following the independence of India, Chennai became the capital of Tamil Nadu and an important centre of regional politics that tended to bank on the Dravidian identity of the populace.Madras is divided into four broad regions: North, Central, South and West. North Madras is primarily an industrial area. South Madras and West Madras, previously mostly residential, are fast becoming commercial, home to a growing number of information technology firms, financial companies and call centres. The city is expanding quickly along the Old Mahabalipuram Road and the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road) in the south and towards Ambattur, Koyambedu and Sriperumbdur in the west.Chennai is the base for the Tamil film industry, known as Kollywood. Many film personalities have gone on to become Chief Ministers of the State. M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalitha are prime examples of actors turned able administrators. M.Karunanidhi is another chief minister turned politician who has close links with the cinema industry. All mentioned above have contributed to the spread of Tamil cinema and language in India. [180] Chennai hosts major film studios, including AVM studios, so on. AVM studio is the oldest surviving studio in India.[181] As of 2012, there are 120 cinema screens in Chennai.[182] Chennai's theatres stage many Tamil plays; political satire, slapstick comedy, history, mythology and drama are among the popular genres.[183][184][185] English plays are popular in the city.Industrialisation in the city dates back to the 16th century, when textile mills manufactured goods which were exported to British during its war with France. In the late 18th century it became the only city in Asia to manufacture car engines and ancillary parts for Ships and Battle Tanks. According to Forbes magazine, Chennai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and the only Indian city to be rated in the "Forbes-Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the World".[203] It is ranked 4th in hosting the maximum number of Fortune 500 companies of India, next only to Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.

[Welcher]

Name of Nation: Welcher
Official Name of National Team: Hypogriffs
Region: International Ministry of Magic
Captain name: Joy Bush
Seeker's Name: Carl Wright
Name Of Teammates(7): Joy Bush
Carl Wright
Marcus Strong
Michelle Gary
Lily Oneil
Robyn Banks
Marshall Harper

[The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis]

Due to Popular demand the QUWC will be held in 2013 and it will now be an annual event.
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE
if you have any queries do not hesitate to TG me.