The Factbook of the Beautiful Republic + (Q & A)

[Arumdaum]

Then Arumdaum would condemn it, and call it inhumane.

I mean in your nation.

The people that are not the 2 million would probably rise up against the government and overthrow it.

[Syvorji]

And if they were executed one by one?

[Arumdaum]

And if they were executed one by one?

Some of the two million would probably revolt and kick out the government for their inhumanity.

And if they were all executed, then everyone'd just be dead.

[Syvorji]

Did the government of Arumdaum recognize the Syvorjin Junta that was in power from 1967 to 1972?

[Arumdaum]

Did the government of Arumdaum recognize the Syvorjin Junta that was in power from 1967 to 1972?

The Revolutionary Council, which took power after the 1961 Arumdaum Revolution, would not have approved of it at the time, and would have called it fascist and numerous other bad things.

[Syvorji]

Did the government of Arumdaum recognize the Syvorjin Junta that was in power from 1967 to 1972?

The Revolutionary Council, which took power after the 1961 Arumdaum Revolution, would not have approved of it at the time, and would have called it fascist and numerous other bad things.

So, they would recognize the government-in-exile?

[Arumdaum]

The Revolutionary Council, which took power after the 1961 Arumdaum Revolution, would not have approved of it at the time, and would have called it fascist and numerous other bad things.

So, they would recognize the government-in-exile?

They'd have recognized the government-in-exile over the military junta, provided it was more free and that they recognized the revolutionary government of Arumdaum which overthrew the dictator six years before the junta took over in Syvorji.

[Syvorji]

According to the chart below, what is the stance on the United Socialist Republics of Syvorji?

GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS:
Communism: 10
Capitalism: 4
Socialism: 10
Fascism: 1
Anarchy: 1
Democracy: 10
Dictatorship: 1
Republic: 8
Empire: 1
Monarchy: 10
OTHER:
Technological developments: 10
Militarism: 1
Education and Science: 10
World Assembly: 10
Environment: 10
War: 1
Nationalism: 1
Free Speech: 10
Freedom of Religion: 10
Freedom of Press: 10
Buddhism: 10
Confucianism: 10

[Arumdaum]

According to the chart below, what is the stance on the United Socialist Republics of Syvorji?

GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS:
Communism: 10
Capitalism: 4
Socialism: 10
Fascism: 1
Anarchy: 1
Democracy: 10
Dictatorship: 1
Republic: 8
Empire: 1
Monarchy: 10
OTHER:
Technological developments: 10
Militarism: 1
Education and Science: 10
World Assembly: 10
Environment: 10
War: 1
Nationalism: 1
Free Speech: 10
Freedom of Religion: 10
Freedom of Press: 10
Buddhism: 10
Confucianism: 10

Probably around a 9, it seems very close to something we'd like. But Confucianism seems a bit conservative as well as monarchy.

Our nations seem to have great potential to be allies.

Arumdaun Presidential elections are also coming up soon.

[Yasashii]

Is religious extremism an issue in Arumdaum?

How many Yasashiijin are living in Arumdaum, approximately?

[Syvorji]

What is your nations opinion on apartheid?

[Arumdaum]

Is religious extremism an issue in Arumdaum?

How many Yasashiijin are living in Arumdaum, approximately?

There was once a case of Christian fundamentalists that had tried to take over a prefecture a while ago. Since then however, there has been no problems concerning religious extremism.

There are currently around 277,000~ Yasashiijin living in Arumdaum. How many Arumdaumin are currently residing in Yasashii?

What is your nations opinion on apartheid?

Apartheid was and is a disgusting thing. People were segregated and those of color were not given the same and equal rights of their European counterparts.

It has also been found that the real population of the Syvorji people in Arumdaum to number around 239,000~.

[Yasashii]

There was once a case of Christian fundamentalists that had tried to take over a prefecture a while ago. Since then however, there has been no problems concerning religious extremism.

There are currently around 47,000~ Yasashiijin living in Arumdaum. How many Arumdaumin are currently residing in Yasashii?

We are glad to hear religious extremism is a non-issue in Arumdaum. The Yasashiijin themselves are largely irreligious, though most observe Buddhist and Shinto rites and festivals in a cultural sense. As such, they may be seen as both godless by some and heathen worshipers by others - a dichotomy of sorts. As many Yasashiijin seek vacations in Arumdaum for winter sports and to escape the summer heat, this is understandably a concern for the government of Yasashii.

Alas, roughly 144,549 Arumdaumin reside in Yasashii, 23,918 of which have obtained citizenship. They have generally adjusted well to life in Yasashii.

When considering rice, is Arumdaum a net importer or exporter?

[Arumdaum]

There was once a case of Christian fundamentalists that had tried to take over a prefecture a while ago. Since then however, there has been no problems concerning religious extremism.

There are currently around 47,000~ Yasashiijin living in Arumdaum. How many Arumdaumin are currently residing in Yasashii?

We are glad to hear religious extremism is a non-issue in Arumdaum. The Yasashiijin themselves are largely irreligious, though most observe Buddhist and Shinto rites and festivals in a cultural sense. As such, they may be seen as both godless by some and heathen worshipers by others - a dichotomy of sorts. As many Yasashiijin seek vacations in Arumdaum for winter sports and to escape the summer heat, this is understandably a concern for the government of Yasashii.

Alas, roughly 144,549 Arumdaumin reside in Yasashii, 23,918 of which have obtained citizenship. They have generally adjusted well to life in Yasashii.

When considering rice, is Arumdaum a net importer or exporter?

Interestingly, many in Arumdaum also observe Buddhist (although not much Shinto) rites and festivals as well in a cultural sense.

Arumdaum is not surprised to hear this, as Arumdaum boasts of many mountain resorts, perfect for sports such as snowboarding (which tends to be very popular in the country), skiing, and the such.

We are glad to hear that they have adjusted well to life in Yasashii, and we can gladly say that most Yasashiijin have adjusted well to life here as well.

In the 1960's and 1970's, as other grains such as wheat and corn were widely introduced to Arumdaum, rice consumption greatly fell under production. Today Arumdaum produces just over the amount of rice that is consumed in the country, and therefore a net exporter.

[Yasashii]

We are glad to hear religious extremism is a non-issue in Arumdaum. The Yasashiijin themselves are largely irreligious, though most observe Buddhist and Shinto rites and festivals in a cultural sense. As such, they may be seen as both godless by some and heathen worshipers by others - a dichotomy of sorts. As many Yasashiijin seek vacations in Arumdaum for winter sports and to escape the summer heat, this is understandably a concern for the government of Yasashii.

Alas, roughly 144,549 Arumdaumin reside in Yasashii, 23,918 of which have obtained citizenship. They have generally adjusted well to life in Yasashii.

When considering rice, is Arumdaum a net importer or exporter?

Interestingly, many in Arumdaum also observe Buddhist (although not much Shinto) rites and festivals as well in a cultural sense.

Arumdaum is not surprised to hear this, as Arumdaum boasts of many mountain resorts, perfect for sports such as snowboarding (which tends to be very popular in the country), skiing, and the such.

We are glad to hear that they have adjusted well to life in Yasashii, and we can gladly say that most Yasashiijin have adjusted well to life here as well.

In the 1960's and 1970's, as other grains such as wheat and corn were widely introduced to Arumdaum, rice consumption greatly fell under production. Today Arumdaum produces just over the amount of rice that is consumed in the country, and therefore a net exporter.

Very interesting. Yasashii is itself a net importer of rice due to a series of factors. A high population, large swathes of protected natural areas that remain closed to development, and damage to unprotected natural environments have negatively impacted agricultural production since the 1950s. Indeed, human development has changed things. However, high urbanization has freed some space for agriculture and improved environmental laws have reversed some damage in many areas. Next time I go grocery shopping, I'll look for Arumdaum rice on the shelf.

Though the economic and political systems of Yasashii and Arumdaum are very different, we believe that both countries currently strive for the improvement of the human condition - albeit through different means. We're curious as to the inner workings of Arumdaum's government and economy. What status or response or rules could a foreign firm seeking to enter the Arumdaum market expect?

[Arumdaum]

Interestingly, many in Arumdaum also observe Buddhist (although not much Shinto) rites and festivals as well in a cultural sense.

Arumdaum is not surprised to hear this, as Arumdaum boasts of many mountain resorts, perfect for sports such as snowboarding (which tends to be very popular in the country), skiing, and the such.

We are glad to hear that they have adjusted well to life in Yasashii, and we can gladly say that most Yasashiijin have adjusted well to life here as well.

In the 1960's and 1970's, as other grains such as wheat and corn were widely introduced to Arumdaum, rice consumption greatly fell under production. Today Arumdaum produces just over the amount of rice that is consumed in the country, and therefore a net exporter.

Very interesting. Yasashii is itself a net importer of rice due to a series of factors. A high population, large swathes of protected natural areas that remain closed to development, and damage to unprotected natural environments have negatively impacted agricultural production since the 1950s. Indeed, human development has changed things. However, high urbanization has freed some space for agriculture and improved environmental laws have reversed some damage in many areas. Next time I go grocery shopping, I'll look for Arumdaum rice on the shelf.

Though the economic and political systems of Yasashii and Arumdaum are very different, we believe that both countries currently strive for the improvement of the human condition - albeit through different means. We're curious as to the inner workings of Arumdaum's government and economy. What status or response or rules could a foreign firm seeking to enter the Arumdaum market expect?

Interesting. We'll also check if we have Yasashii rice at our local supermarket.

If a foreign firm entered the country, they would be subject to normal regulation laws common throughout the rest of the country, such as having paid their workers fair wages (the Arumdaun minimum wage tends to be pretty high), the working conditions of the workers being safe and clean, being environmentally friendly, and not having killed innocent animals in the process of them having made their product/doing their service.

Copyright laws are also tend to be very weak and unenforced in Arumdaum.

[Yasashii]

Very interesting. Yasashii is itself a net importer of rice due to a series of factors. A high population, large swathes of protected natural areas that remain closed to development, and damage to unprotected natural environments have negatively impacted agricultural production since the 1950s. Indeed, human development has changed things. However, high urbanization has freed some space for agriculture and improved environmental laws have reversed some damage in many areas. Next time I go grocery shopping, I'll look for Arumdaum rice on the shelf.

Though the economic and political systems of Yasashii and Arumdaum are very different, we believe that both countries currently strive for the improvement of the human condition - albeit through different means. We're curious as to the inner workings of Arumdaum's government and economy. What status or response or rules could a foreign firm seeking to enter the Arumdaum market expect?

Interesting. We'll also check if we have Yasashii rice at our local supermarket.

If a foreign firm entered the country, they would be subject to normal regulation laws common throughout the rest of the country, such as having paid their workers fair wages (the Arumdaun minimum wage tends to be pretty high), the working conditions of the workers being safe and clean, being environmentally friendly, and not having killed innocent animals in the process of them having made their product/doing their service.

Copyright laws are also tend to be very weak and unenforced in Arumdaum.

Wait wait wait, Yasashii rice actually made it abroad? How very rare, we use most of it in our drinks. Another factor behind Yasashii's net importer status - drinking.

What is the status of alcohol in Arumdaum? What is the drinking age, if any?

[Arumdaum]

Interesting. We'll also check if we have Yasashii rice at our local supermarket.

If a foreign firm entered the country, they would be subject to normal regulation laws common throughout the rest of the country, such as having paid their workers fair wages (the Arumdaun minimum wage tends to be pretty high), the working conditions of the workers being safe and clean, being environmentally friendly, and not having killed innocent animals in the process of them having made their product/doing their service.

Copyright laws are also tend to be very weak and unenforced in Arumdaum.

Wait wait wait, Yasashii rice actually made it abroad? How very rare, we use most of it in our drinks. Another factor behind Yasashii's net importer status - drinking.

What is the status of alcohol in Arumdaum? What is the drinking age, if any?

OOC: Oops, read "importer" as "exporter".

All alcohol is legal, including absinthe. The drinking age of 16 was finally lowered to zero after the the libertarian Communist Party of Arumdaum took power.

Some students get drunk starting from around middle school, and sometimes even get drunk in school, but due to awareness programs, the level of abuse and alcoholics fortunately doesn't tend to be very high.

Many however get drunk in Arumdaum's massive parties which are normally held by younger and more progressive people, particularly in the state of Calibuena, which is known for its very liberal and laid back stance towards everything, really.

[Yasashii]

Wait wait wait, Yasashii rice actually made it abroad? How very rare, we use most of it in our drinks. Another factor behind Yasashii's net importer status - drinking.

What is the status of alcohol in Arumdaum? What is the drinking age, if any?

OOC: Oops, read "importer" as "exporter". :blush:

All alcohol is legal, including absinthe. The drinking age of 16 was finally lowered to zero after the the libertarian Communist Party of Arumdaum took power.

Some students get drunk starting from around middle school, and sometimes even get drunk in school, but due to awareness programs, the level of abuse and alcoholics fortunately doesn't tend to be very high.

Many however get drunk in Arumdaum's massive parties which are normally held by younger and more progressive people, particularly in the state of Calibuena, which is known for its very liberal and laid back stance towards everything, really.

Ahh, interesting. In Yasashii, for drinks with an ABV of 1% or more, the drinking age is 16. Some members of the National Board wish to change this to require high school graduation first (typically ages 17-18) while others seek to eliminate the legal drinking age altogether. Each argument has certain costs and benefits associated, though recent political trends indicate gradual liberalization. Many parents now feel it should be left to the family to decide.

Amazake, because of it's very low alcohol content of less than 1% is sold virtually everywhere - at convenience stores, in vending machines, and the good stuff by street vendors. Sales of amazake exceed that of soda pops and has no age restriction. It comes in a plethora of traditional and non-traditional flavors.

As in Arumdaum, many Yasashiijin youth hold or attend house parties and what have you, engaging in drinking, casual smoking and occasional sex. This isn't particularly frowned upon in Yasashii and is seen as part of growing up, though wild parties risk being broken up.

On a related topic, cannabis and cannabis products are legal in Yasashii and taxed for revenue in the same manner tobacco products are. What is the status of cannabis in Arumdaum?

It's ok. At the end of the day, I'm sure someone took my precious rice somewhere!

[Arumdaum]

OOC: Oops, read "importer" as "exporter".

All alcohol is legal, including absinthe. The drinking age of 16 was finally lowered to zero after the the libertarian Communist Party of Arumdaum took power.

Some students get drunk starting from around middle school, and sometimes even get drunk in school, but due to awareness programs, the level of abuse and alcoholics fortunately doesn't tend to be very high.

Many however get drunk in Arumdaum's massive parties which are normally held by younger and more progressive people, particularly in the state of Calibuena, which is known for its very liberal and laid back stance towards everything, really.

Ahh, interesting. In Yasashii, for drinks with an ABV of 1% or more, the drinking age is 16. Some members of the National Board wish to change this to require high school graduation first (typically ages 17-18) while others seek to eliminate the legal drinking age altogether. Each argument has certain costs and benefits associated, though recent political trends indicate gradual liberalization. Many parents now feel it should be left to the family to decide.

Amazake, because of it's very low alcohol content of less than 1% is sold virtually everywhere - at convenience stores, in vending machines, and the good stuff by street vendors. Sales of amazake exceed that of soda pops and has no age restriction. It comes in a plethora of traditional and non-traditional flavors.

As in Arumdaum, many Yasashiijin youth hold or attend house parties and what have you, engaging in drinking, casual smoking and occasional sex. This isn't particularly frowned upon in Yasashii and is seen as part of growing up, though wild parties risk being broken up.

On a related topic, cannabis and cannabis products are legal in Yasashii and taxed for revenue in the same manner tobacco products are. What is the status of cannabis in Arumdaum?

It's ok. At the end of the day, I'm sure someone took my precious rice somewhere!

OOC:
Make sure you find it, I'm sure we wouldn't want your precious rice being stolen.

Interesting, I wonder what would should amazake enter the Arumdaun market. It would probably do well, especially among the younger populace.

Arumdaun parties tend to be very wild and large, yet even when they have the potential to be dangerous, they aren't broken up, due to lack of supervision and the apparent lack of police in the country. Some moral parents, particularly those gravely concerned with their child's safety, generally try to make their children not go.

Cannabis and cannabis products are legal in Arumdaum as well, yet unregulated, unlike tobacco and tobacco products, which are taxed heavily. Cannabis is widely used in Arumdaum, and put in many food products as well.

[Yasashii]

Ahh, interesting. In Yasashii, for drinks with an ABV of 1% or more, the drinking age is 16. Some members of the National Board wish to change this to require high school graduation first (typically ages 17-18) while others seek to eliminate the legal drinking age altogether. Each argument has certain costs and benefits associated, though recent political trends indicate gradual liberalization. Many parents now feel it should be left to the family to decide.

Amazake, because of it's very low alcohol content of less than 1% is sold virtually everywhere - at convenience stores, in vending machines, and the good stuff by street vendors. Sales of amazake exceed that of soda pops and has no age restriction. It comes in a plethora of traditional and non-traditional flavors.

As in Arumdaum, many Yasashiijin youth hold or attend house parties and what have you, engaging in drinking, casual smoking and occasional sex. This isn't particularly frowned upon in Yasashii and is seen as part of growing up, though wild parties risk being broken up.

On a related topic, cannabis and cannabis products are legal in Yasashii and taxed for revenue in the same manner tobacco products are. What is the status of cannabis in Arumdaum?

It's ok. At the end of the day, I'm sure someone took my precious rice somewhere!

OOC: :lol:
Make sure you find it, I'm sure we wouldn't want your precious rice being stolen. :unsure:

Interesting, I wonder what would should amazake enter the Arumdaun market. It would probably do well, especially among the younger populace.

Arumdaun parties tend to be very wild and large, yet even when they have the potential to be dangerous, they aren't broken up, due to lack of supervision and the apparent lack of police in the country. Some moral parents, particularly those gravely concerned with their child's safety, generally try to make their children not go.

Cannabis and cannabis products are legal in Arumdaum as well, yet unregulated, unlike tobacco and tobacco products, which are taxed heavily. Cannabis is widely used in Arumdaum, and put in many food products as well.

Amazake could do very well - it's a great hangover cure and snack!

How prevalent is fast food in Arumdaum? Yasashii has recently seen a rise in the burger-joint style of chain, though fast-food variants of traditional cuisine is still popular. Ramen and other noodles are by far best sellers.

YES, my precious... er... "rice"... >_>
<_<

[Arumdaum]

OOC:
Make sure you find it, I'm sure we wouldn't want your precious rice being stolen.

Interesting, I wonder what would should amazake enter the Arumdaun market. It would probably do well, especially among the younger populace.

Arumdaun parties tend to be very wild and large, yet even when they have the potential to be dangerous, they aren't broken up, due to lack of supervision and the apparent lack of police in the country. Some moral parents, particularly those gravely concerned with their child's safety, generally try to make their children not go.

Cannabis and cannabis products are legal in Arumdaum as well, yet unregulated, unlike tobacco and tobacco products, which are taxed heavily. Cannabis is widely used in Arumdaum, and put in many food products as well.

Amazake could do very well - it's a great hangover cure and snack!

How prevalent is fast food in Arumdaum? Yasashii has recently seen a rise in the burger-joint style of chain, though fast-food variants of traditional cuisine is still popular. Ramen and other noodles are by far best sellers.

YES, my precious... er... "rice"... >_>
<_<

The popularity of fast food has been seeing a rise in Arumdaum as well, although mostly in the form of Mexican-style foods. Tacos, burritos, and enchiladas are all very known in Arumdaum, especially in the western and more developed regions. Fast-food variants of traditional cuisine also tend to be popular.

Burgers don't tend to be very popular in Arumdaum due to most people in the country either being vegetarians of vegans.

[Syvorji]

So, lets say a nortorious fast food chain, Camel King, who in 2005, had a lawsuit, by a vegetarian claiming it was a veggie burger, but really a standard hamburger and the vegetarian won opened a shop there and sold "veggie burgers," really standard cheeseburgers and hamburgers. How would the people react?

[Arumdaum]

So, lets say a nortorious fast food chain, Camel King, who in 2005, had a lawsuit, by a vegetarian claiming it was a veggie burger, but really a standard hamburger and the vegetarian won opened a shop there and sold "veggie burgers," really standard cheeseburgers and hamburgers. How would the people react?

The people would be disgusted and protest. It'd also be illegal, since it's false advertising.

[Syvorji]

Changed my flag, to symbolize a new genocidal government led by Siad Barre.

So, does your nation recognize the genocidal government led by Siad Barre?