The Hitchhiker's Guide to Wangatengki (Factbook, Don't Post)

[Wangatengki]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Wangatengki
... Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask!

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Country Map and Flag:

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Fast Facts:

Official Country Name: The Most Serene Republic of Wangatengki
Common Name: Wangatengki
Native Pronunciation: WAN-gah-teng-KEE
Flag Design: The flag has a white Māori swirl against a field of dark blue.
National Anthem: "Land Down Under"
Constitutional Document: The Wangatengkian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Capital: Adelaide
Largest City: Adelaide
Current Population: 16 million
Population Growth Rate: 36.56%
Literacy Rate: 99.9%
Official Language(s): English, Māori
Demonym: Wangatengkian

Government: Constitutional Presidential Republic
National Leaders: President Julian Smith, Speaker for the Legislature Anthony Davis
Legislative Body: The Wangatengkian Legislature
Judicial Branch: The National Court

Military Branches: The Wangatengkian Defense Force, The Wangatengkian Territorial Army
Military Service Requirements: None, service is voluntary for ages 21 and up.
Law Enforcement Agencies: The Wangatengkian Rangers, The Wangatengkian Police Service
Armed Non-Law Enforcement Agencies: The Wangatengkian Diplomatic Protection Service, Wangatengkian Treasury Protection Service
National Service Rifle: Steyr AUG (5.56mm)
National Service Pistol: HK P30 (9mm)
National Service Shotgun: Mossberg 590 (12 ga.)
National Service SMG: Steyr AUG Para (9mm)
National Service Sniper Rifle: M21 Sniper Weapon System (7.62mm)
National Service Light Machine Gun: Steyr AUG LMG (5.56mm)
National Service Heavy Machine Gun: M2 Browning Machine Gun (.50 cal)
Number of Nuclear Weapons: 0

Monetary Unit: The Wangatengkian dollar (WG $) is a paper and coin currency comprised of 100 pence (p).
Money Types: There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 25 pence and 1 dollar, as well as notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars.
Exchange Rate: WG $1 = US $0.57 (or US $1 = WG $1.9) as of June 2010.
Gross Domestic Product:: $122,562,879,304.60
Estimated GDP per Capita: $10,296
Government Budget: $45,892,125,000.00
Unemployment Rate: 9.65%

Drives on the: Left.
Gini Coefficient: 0.36
Human Development Index: 0.347
Calling Code: +81
Internet TLD: .wg
System of Weights and Measures: Metric weights and measures are used.

National Holidays: New Year's Day: 1 January; Labor Day: 22 October; Christmas Day: 25 December; Boxing Day: 26 December.
National Animal: Kangaroo
National Bird: Kookaburra
National Aquatic Animal: Dolphin
National Flower: Cherry Blossom
National Tree: Eucalyptus
National Fruit: Mango
National Sport: Rugby

General Area: 84,421 sq km (32,595.1 sq mi)
Comparative Area: About the size of real-world Ireland.
Total Coastline: 3,700 km (2,300 mi)
Highest Point: Mount Pōhutukawa, 2,490 m (8,170 ft) above sea level
Lowest Point: Lake Auckland, 75 m (246 ft) below sea level

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The Wangatengkian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Article One
Every Wangatengkian shall be born free and equal with certain rights and freedoms. The purpose of this Charter is to spell out those rights and freedoms which we should all enjoy.

Article Two
Every Wangatengkian shall be entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Charter, without exception or distinction made because of race, color, language, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ownership of property, social status, spirituality, political opinion, or any other factor.

Article Three
Every Wangatengkian shall have the right to be recognized as human being and seen as an equal under the law. Every Wangatengkian shall be entitled to inalienable rights of life, liberty and security, namely; freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion, freedom of opinion, freedom of peaceful assembly, freedom of association, freedom of rest and leisure, freedom of the press, freedom of movement, freedom of employment, freedom of marriage and family, freedom of property ownership , and freedom of intellectual property.

Article Four
Every Wangatengkian shall be guaranteed the right to keep and bear arms deemed reasonable to the defence of one’s person, property, and community against crime, invasion, and unjust oppression.

Article Five
No Wangatengkian shall be held in, or forced into, slavery or servitude. Every Wangatengkian has the right to a safe work environment, equal pay for equal work, as well as the voluntary opportunity to become part of a worker’s union.

Article Six
No Wangatengkian shall be subjected to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment for any reason. Every Wangatengkian shall be guaranteed affordable basic health care, utilities and social services to maintain a healthy and comfortable existence.

Article Seven
Every Wangatengkian shall be guaranteed the right to a quality education necessary to succeed and better the world around them. Education shall be merit-based and focus on objective teaching without the bias of educators interfering with curriculum. There shall be a clear separation of religion and education.

Article Eight
Every Wangatengkian shall be guaranteed the right to participate in the political process and take part in the government that serves them. Every Wangatengkian shall be guaranteed the right to cast a confidential vote in free and open elections that shall regularly take place every four years. Every Wangatengkian shall be guaranteed the right to bring forth immediate legal proceedings against actions, laws or policies violating the rights and freedoms granted to him or her by this Charter. There shall be a clear separation of religion and government.

Article Nine
No Wangatengkian shall be subject to unlawful detention, arrest, imprisonment, or punishment, nor be unlawfully harassed or assaulted by any law enforcement or governmental authority. Every Wangatengkian shall have the right to a fair and public trial by an official legal authority consisting of an independent and impartial tribunal, in the deliberation of any civil or criminal charge brought against him or her. Every Wangatengkian shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a legitimate proceeding of an official court of law.

Article Ten
No Wangatengkian shall be subject to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to unfounded or unjustified attacks upon his person, honor or reputation. Every Wangatengkian has the right to protection under the law against these interference or attacks.

Article Eleven
Nothing shall prevent the lawful alteration of this document to include new rights or the variations of the rights and freedoms already contained in this document, however no article in this Charter may be completely repealed or suspended by any governmental authority. This document, as a whole, can never be suspended for any reason.

Article Twelve
Nothing in this Charter may be interpreted as preventing limitations, determined by law, solely for the purpose of securing recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others as well as meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. Nothing in this Charter may be interpreted as entitling any government authority, group or person the right to engage in any activity or action aimed at the destruction or circumvention of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.

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The Wangatengkian Office of the President is a largely symbolic office having very little "real" power but is held in great esteem by the general public. The main powers of the President include signing and vetoing new laws, acting as a diplomatic and symbolic figurehead for the people as well as providing an executive branch in urgent cases of national emergency. The current President, Julian Smith, is extremely popular among the people and will be up for re-election next spring. Wangatengkian presidential elections take place every four years on April 1st.


Current President Julian Smith

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The Wangatengkian National Court is the judicial branch of the Wangatengkian government. Five justices, elected by the people, sit on the bench. The National Court settles disputes that regard issues relating to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is the only mission of the Justices to interpret and uphold that document to the best of their abilities. A majority vote of three justices is needed to settle a case.


The National Courtroom

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The Wangatengkian Legislature is the main governing body of the Wangatengkian political system. The Legislature exists solely to take bills drafted by both legislators and the people, voting to decide whether they become law. A Speaker for the Legislature, elected by legislators, serves as an intermediary between the Legislature and the Office of the President.


Current Speaker for the Legislature Anthony Davis

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The Wangatengkian Rangers are a relatively new law enforcement agency in Wangatengki. Uniformed and armed, the Rangers are comprised of police officers who are trained to the highest possible level; nearly all of them possess both Master's Degrees in criminal justice-related fields as well as meeting top-tier physical fitness standards. Identifiable by their distinct green dress uniforms, the Wangatengkian Rangers serve as a "highway patrol," enforcing speed limits, stopping dangerous drivers, and responding to vehicle accidents. In addition, Rangers are the foremost authority on organized crime, counter-terrorism, fugitive recovery and intelligence gathering. They are seen as the best law enforcement Wangatengki has to offer, and are greatly respected by both members of the Police Service as well as the general public.


Three mounted Wangatengkian Rangers

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The Wangatengkian Police Service is a uniformed, armed law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the entire island and the surrounding territorial waters. The main mission of the WPS is to "protect citizens, prevent crime and disorder, and uphold both the Wangatengkian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as the laws of the land." Weapons, equipment, and uniforms are nationally standardized throughout the country.


Three typical Wangatengkian Police Service Constables

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The Wangatengkian Treasury Protection Service is a uniformed, armed non-law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect the financial integrity and assets of the Wangatengkian people. They serve as armed security officers for armored cash-in-transit vans as well as guards for gold depositories, banks, and other financial institutions.


Two Treasury Protection Service Officers outside a gold depository

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The Wangatengkian Diplomatic Protection Service is an armed, non-uniformed, non-law enforcement agency tasked with the protection of the President, all Wangatengkian diplomatic staff, and any foreign dignitaries or diplomats that may reside on Wangatengkian soil.


A Diplomatic Security Officer during a training exercise

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The Wangatengkian Fire and Rescue Service is a uniformed fire and rescue authority which serves the communities of Wangatengki through vigilant fire prevention, firefighting, and life-saving. Firefighters and ambulance technicians are cross-trained, meaning they can act in either a firefighting or life-saving capacity.


Three typical Wangatengkian firefighters

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The Wangatengkian Coast Guard is a maritime rescue force that exists to prevent water-based death and tragedy. An unarmed, uniformed, non-law enforcement agency, the WCG employs approximately 2,500 licensed firefighters, lifeguards, paramedics and rescue swimmers to patrol the nearly 4,000 kilometers of Wangatengkian coastline in both boats and aircraft.


A Wangatengkian Coast Guard Helicopter

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The Wangatengkian Office of Licensing and Public Health is an agency tasked with ensuring that all food, drugs, and water are safe for consumption as well as monitoring the well-being and safety of the Wangatengkian people through vigilant licensing procedures. The Office of Licensing and Public Health administers restaurant and cafeteria inspections, disease quarantines and inoculations for contagious diseases as well as licensing tests for driving, occupations, and certifications.


A Wangatengkian Food Inspector questions a cashier.

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Units of the Wangatengkian Defense Force
1st Infantry Regiment
2nd Infantry Regiment
3rd Infantry Regiment
1st Field Artillery Battalion
1st Air Cavalry Regiment
1st Naval Squadron
1st Fighter Wing
1st Airborne Infantry Battalion
1st Armored Battalion
1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion
1st Combat Engineers Battalion
1st Combat Mechanics Battalion
1st Combat Communications Battalion
1st Combat Logistics Corps
1st Airborne Operations Wing
1st Military Police Battalion
1st Quartermaster Battalion
1st Food Service Battalion
1st Medical Corps

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Units of the Wangatengkian Territorial Army
Adelaide Militia Regiment
Māori Coast Militia Regiment
West Outback Militia Battalion
South Outback Militia Battalion
Auckland Militia Battalion
Westport Militia Battalion
Stewart Island Militia Battalion
Brisbane Militia Battalion
Canberra Militia
Punakaiki Militia
Dingotown Militia
Motueka Harbor Militia

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Missions of the Wangatengkian Defense Force
1. National Defence - In case of an attack on Wangatengkian territory, the WDF are ready to respond immediately.
2. Safeguarding Democracy - The WDF will protect the constitutionally established freedoms and democratic institutions of Wangatengki.
3. Domestic Aid - The WDF assistance in the case of natural catastrophes and disasters of exceptional magnitude.
4. Peacekeeping at Home and Abroad- WDF personnel contribute to international peace-keeping, humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

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Ranks of The Wangatengkian Military
Ground Forces Officer Ranks:
General
Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
Sub-Lieutenant
Officer Cadet

Ground Forces Enlisted Ranks:
Warrant Officer
Company Sergeant-Major
First Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Lance-Corporal
Private First Class
Private
Recruit

Air Forces Officer Ranks:
Air Marshal
Colonel
Major
Captain
Flight Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Sub-Lieutenant
Officer Cadet

Air Forces Enlisted Ranks:
Flight Sergeant-Major
First Sergeant
Technical Sergeant
Sergeant
Senior Airman
Leading Airman
Airman First Class
Airman
Recruit

Naval Forces Officer Ranks:
Admiral
Commodore
Commander
Captain
Lieutenant
Sub-Lieutenant
Ensign
Officer Cadet

Naval Forces Enlisted Ranks:
Warrant Officer
Chief Petty Officer
Senior Petty Officer
Leading Petty Officer
Petty Officer
Leading Sailor
Sailor First Class
Sailor
Recruit

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Uniforms, Arms, and Equipment of the Wangatengkian Military