Culture in your country

[Charu]

Nation Name: Kingdom of Charu
Official languages: Arabic
The name of the country in the official languages: إلءجايهاه (Al-Jafehah)
National religion: Islam

Most popular film: أقصى النصر (Extreme Victory)
Most popular song: المشي الموسيقى (Walking Music) by Amjad el-Youssef
Most popular music artists/band: Amjad el-Youssef (hip hop/pop), Shaheed al-Shakir (pop), Fikra al-Moradi (pop)
Most popular (video)game: Backblade
Most popular book: العالم من الأمل (World of Hope) by Saleet el-Momin

Fashion trends: For older generations, mostly traditional Islamic clothing. For younger generations, Western-style streetwear

Most popular past time: Soccer
Highest selling Food item: Falafel
Highest selling beverage: Jafehah-Cola

[Shwe Tu Colony]

Nation Name: Shwe Tu Colony (Parfuhmerian Colony)
Official languages: Mostly Demonish, a little Skopos
The name of the country in the official languages: Shwe Tu Qrada
National religion: Heritage of Chao

Most popular film: Ar'verl (Art of the Green)
Most popular song: Borkt Ba Ver'vila (Books of Emerald Manor)
Most popular music artists/band: Dok'echa (Indie Folk), Gyu'Serava (Pop)
Most popular (video)game: Pr'ikuhn (Blood Hunter)
Most popular book: Blo'Ikuhni (Old Huntress)

Fashion trends: Usually simple clothes

Most popular past time: Trekking through the Shwe Tu marshes
Highest selling Food item: Shwe Tu Crabs
Highest selling beverage: Emerald Wine

[Kirislavia]

Nation Name: The People's Republic of Kirislavia
Official languages: Russian
The name of the country in the official languages: Кириславская Народная Республика
National religion: Atheist

Most popular film: "The Detective", a mystery and love story about a detective and his boyfriend working on a murder case together.
Most popular song: "Flowers for Oleg" by Alla Serikbekeva
Most popular music artists/band: Alla Serikbekeva, a pop singer beloved for her deep, otherworldly voice.
Most popular (video)game: Yak Quest!, a text-based adventure game where you play as a yak trying to find his way to Beloransk.
Most popular book: Pretty much every family has a copy of the Communist Manifesto, or they have at least read it in school.

Fashion trends:

Most popular past time: Dance (Many different types, from traditional dances, to ballet, to ballroom dancing)
Highest selling Food item: Corn
Highest selling beverage: Alcoholic - vodka, non-alcoholic - tea

[Ontarra]

Nation Name:The Federal Republic of Ontarra
Official languages: An un-named language almost identical to Canadian English.
The name of the country in the official languages: See previous.
National religion: Officially none, as outlined in the constitution.

Most popular film(s): Twister, The Northern Passage (Book Adaptation), What In Tarnation Is A Nuke Anyway? (Satirical Humor), etc
Most popular song(s): Genesis - Land of Confusion, Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Down The River, etc
Most popular music artists/band(s): Various - presently of the rock, electronic, folk music, and new wave variety.
Most popular (video)game(s): Naval Supremacy VI, Civilization, etc
Most popular book(s): 1984, The Northern Passage - Holding Back the Wave, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, After the Invasion (A Practical Guide),etc
Fashion trends: Casual clothing. Neck bandannas, Toques, Scarves, Bomber Jackets, Windbreakers. Conservatively styled hair or fur patterns (generally dyed or airbrushed).

Most popular past time(s): Hiking, Biking, Geocaching, Ice Hockey, Reading, Scouting.
Highest selling Food item(s): Fish, Beef, Bread, Cheese.
Highest selling beverage(s): Water, and various carbonated drinks.

[Ban Pho]

Nation Name: Ban Pho (บ้านโผ)
Official languages: Phok, Jeongmian
The name of the country in the official languages: Phok: บ้านโผ, Jeongmian: 금지 포
National religion: State Atheism

Most popular film: Forward!
Most popular song: A New Dawn (นานาชาติ)
Most popular music artists/band: Unknown
Most popular (video)game: Rise of Glory: 1952
Most popular book: Pasat's Little Red Book

Fashion trends:

Government Approved Dressing (Right), Illegal Dressing (Left)

Most popular past time: Reading
Highest selling Food item: Rice
Highest selling beverage: Rice Wine

[Rhoydaria]

Nation Name: Third Empire of Rhoydaria
Official languages: Rhoydarian (Variation of Dutch and Welsh), English, German.
The name of the country in the official languages: Rijdraeth Van Rhoydaar.
National religion: None.

Most popular film: Regent Bomen (Raining trees)
Most popular song: Vogel van de eeuwigheid (Bird of Eternity)
Most popular music artists/band: Heks Blad. (Witch Blade: Heavy Metal/Folk Metal)
Most popular (video)game: Bloed van elven (Blood of Elves)
Most popular book: Geschiedenis van de Drie Rijdraeth. (History of the Empire by Emhyr Coernhan)

Fashion trends: Black with simple colours like gold, deep greens and red.

Most popular past time: Equestrianism
Highest selling Food item: Lemon chicken.
Highest selling beverage: Cinnamon spiced red-wine.

[Bielarus i Ukraina]

Nation Name: Free State of Belarus and Ukraine

Official languages: Belarusian, Ukrainian and Neo-Scandinavian

The name of the country in the official languages: Свабодная дзяржава Беларусь і Украіна (Belarusian); Вільна держава Білорусь і Україна (Ukrainian); Hviteryssisk–ukrajinsk fristat (Neo-Scandinavian)

National religion: banned

Most popular film: "Curing the Red Plague" (a film about the liberation of Belarus and Ukraine from the Soviet oppressors)

Most popular song: Giovinezza

Most popular music artists/band: National Orchestra

Most popular (video)game: Football (summer); skiing (winter)

Most popular book: Mein Kampf

Fashion trends: Nordic, traditional Slavic

Most popular past time: Winter sports

Highest selling Food item: horsemeat

Highest selling beverage: beer

[Joija]

Nation Name: The Libertarian Republic of Joija
Official languages: English, Dutch, French and Joijan
The name of the country in the official languages: De Libertarische Republiek van Joija (Dutch), La République Libertaire de Joiá (French), Dŷ Lëbīrtäriskë Repūblik vïn Joījä (Joijan)

National religion: Protestantism

Most popular film: The Wizard of Oz
Most popular song: According to YouTube views, 'Baby' by Justin Bieber.
Most popular music artists/band: Hooke's Law, Ella Samuels and Lõrë Pallas
Most popular (video)game: GTA series
Most popular book: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Fashion trends: For some reason, wearing clothes with cacti on it is seen as cute.

Most popular past time: Partying.
Highest selling Food item: Pizza.
Highest selling beverage: Coca-Cola.

[Martian Commonwealths]

Nation Name: The Martian Empire ( unofficially "The Empire of the Four Martian Commonwealths")
Official languages: English, Martian is a New and thriving language though
The name of the country in the official languages: English-The Martian Empire; Martian- Imperis de Martia
National religion: Jediism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism
Most popular film: Star Wars (War of the worlds a close second)
Most popular song: Accross the Stars
Most popular music artists/band: The Extra Terrestrials (Pop Rock mix)
Most popular (video)game: Fallout New Vegas
Most popular book: 50 Shades of Gray

Fashion trends: Jumpsuits and accessories

Most popular past time: relaxing in social situations and playing games
Highest selling Food item: Martian Supreme Nachos
Highest selling beverage: alcohol

Dominant political ideology: 1.Centrism; 2. Libertarianism, 3. Conservatism, 4. Liberalism, 5. National Socialism (Nazi Party of Mars)

[Grand CSA]

Nation Name: The Grand Confederate States of America
Official languages: English and Spanish
The name of the country in the official languages: The Grand Confederate States of America (English); Los Grandes Estados Confederados de América (Español)
National religion: Protestantism

Most popular film: Forrest Gump
Most popular recent song: Brantley Gilbert - The Weekend
Most popular music artists/bands: Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Florida Georgia Line
Most popular (video) game: Grand Theft Auto V
Most popular book: The Bible

Fashion trends: There's no specific trend but blue jeans are a must for both genders

Most popular past time: Hunting, partying, video games
Highest selling Food items: Beef, cornbread, chicken
Highest selling beverages: Beer and sweet tea

[Catlander]

Nation Name: Federal Republic Of Catlander
Official languages: Catlan, Andalusi
The name of the country in the official languages: The Federal Republic of Catlan People (English); República Federal del Poble Catlà (catlan)
National religion: Atheists

Most popular film: Serrallonga
Most popular recent song: Els amics de les arts - Les coses
Most popular music artists/bands: Els Pets, Sangraït, Sau, Manel, Blaumut, Marc Parrot, etc.
Most popular (video) game: Invizimals
Most popular book: El perquè de tot plegat - Quim Monzó

Fashion trends: hipsters, lumberjacks & grunge

Most popular past time: football, basketball, castellers, skating, trial mountain motorbike, trekking, etc.
Highest selling Food items: escudella, calçots, pa amb tomàquet, canalons, butifarra amb mongetes, truita de ceps, etc.
Highest selling beverages: Beer, Cava, Ratafia, Moscatell.

[Democratic Exodian Territories]

Nation Name: The Federation of Democratic Exodian Territories (Exodia)
Official languages: Languages vary, although English is the universal one. Simplified Kekish, Mandarin Chinese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Japanese are sometimes spoken in certain areas and among certain peoples due to a "melting pot" culture.
The name of the country in the official languages: Exodia (English) Liúlíshīsuǒ de tǔdì (Mandarin) tierra de éxodo (Spanish)
National religion: None. Native Kekistanis practice either Jotenism or Kekism, while most people (from the Outer Island Regions) are Christians, most particularly Catholics, Baptists and Episcopals. Some other religions such as Buddhism and Islam are present.

Most popular film: Die Hard, Kingsman and Indiana Jones
Most popular song: Seven Nation Army
Most popular sport: golf, sport shooting, archery, volleyball and baseball
Most popular video game: Rust, Fallout, and ARK Survival Evolved
Most popular book: The Lord of The Rings and The Illuminae Trilogy

Fashion trends: Aviator sunglasses, military-style fatigue shirts for the younger generation, short skirts for women, tailored suits or dresses for older or wealthier
Popular pastimes: Target and skeet shooting, golf, partying, video games, street racing (when permitted), surfing
Highest-selling food: Chocolate
Highest-selling beverage: Green tea, soda, sake, and whiskey

[A m e n r i a]

Nation Name: Empire of Amenria
Official languages: Indonesian
The name of the country in the official languages: Kekaisaran Amenria
National religion: Sunni Islam

Most popular film: none, we have too many popluar films
Most popular song: Cosmic Girls - I Wish
Most popular music artists/band: Pristin, Weki Meki, Cosmic Girls
Most popular (video)game: Persona XIV
Most popular book: Heavenly Emperor Cheonsa's Biography

Fashion trends: neat and sophisticated for men, cute and bright for women

Most popular past time: -
Highest selling Food item: Batagor (Indonesian fish cake)
Highest selling beverage: Water

[Estane]

Nation Name: The Federation of Estane
Official languages: Estanian, English
The name of the country in the official languages: De Reichenne au Estane
National religion: Christianity

Most popular film: Courtonne
Most popular song: Apailleve by Beilla
Most popular music artists or band: Beilla, Thomenne, 3M
Most popular videogame: De Fantom
Most popular book: Navite es Vareille

Most popular past time: Shooting weapons at the gun range.
Highest selling Food item: Krispenes Chips
Highest selling beverage: Varsque: Lemon Lime Soda

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[Republic of La Boca]

Nation Name: Republic of La Boca
Official languages: Spanish, Arabic, Italian.
The name of the country in the official languages: República de La Boca (Spanish), Reppublica di La Boca (Italian), Jumhuriyat La Buka (Arabic)
National religion: Eastern Orthodox Christianity

Most popular film: "El Secreto de sus Ojos" (The secret of her Eyes)
Most popular song: "Despacito"
Most popular music artists/band: Luis Fonsi, Marama, Rombai
Most popular (video)game: Unknown
Most popular book: The Communist Manifesto

Fashion trends: none

Most popular past time: skating, soccer, read a book
Highest selling Food item: sushi, salad, lamb
Highest selling beverage: beverages are prohibited

[Marabia]

Nation Name: Marabia
Official languages: Marabic, Murdu, Mersian/Marsi and English.
The name of the country in the official languages: 'Jaziruh Maarabia' in Marabic and 'Marabia' for the rest
National religion: Islam (ash-hadu an-la ilaha ilallah, wa ash-hadu anna muhammadan rasooluh)

Most popular film: Mavatar or Marabs of the Carribean in Dubai. It's a 50/50 here.
Most popular song: Labour by Reehana
Most popular music artists/band: The Nasheeds (acapella group), 5 Pillars (teenage acapella boyband)
Most popular (video)game: The Quran challenge for Wii or Xbox
Most popular book: Al quran, closely followed by the 5 pillars book called ''1 direction - to hajj''

Fashion trends: Mis-match hijab and pins, animal print on abbaya and niqaab, sudden revival of burqa with awesome hats.

Most popular past time: praying and watching youtube
Highest selling Food item: dates covered in coconut, chocolate, sugar or the occasional ''asian style dates'' covered in soy sauce.
Highest selling beverage: Zam-Zam soda.

[Vionna-Frankenlisch]

Nation Name: The United Kingdom of Vionna-Frankenlisch
Official languages: Common Tongue/Language (OOC: English with a few words from other European languages thrown in)
The name of the country in the official languages: Vionna-Frankenlisch
National religion: Vionnan Andyism

Most popular film: Sunset over Filantropolis is the highest grossing film of all time in Vionna-Frankenlisch, through combined box office sales and subsequent disk based, online and VHS tape media sales. Majestic would take SoF's place if the list were not adjusted for inflation and other economic changes.
Most popular song: Unknown
Most popular music artists/band: The Huntsmen, a rock band from the 1960's and 70's take the award for the most popular band of all time. The most popular individual artist was Frankenlischian composer Archibald Gromit.
Most popular (video)game: The controversial yet extremely popular Royal Sacrifice series of Shooters, Strategy games and Stealth titles takes the cup for this one. The series boasts an impressive 19 titles and covers many major wars in the history of Vionna-Frankenlisch through one way or another, the series has been described by CCN's Master Gamer magazine as, 'Shockingly beautiful, the Royal Sacrifice series presents breathtaking graphics, fun and intuitive gameplay and real story investment just dripping with absolutely authentic history.'
Most popular book: Francis Lemarque's magnificent war epic and love story Sunset over Filantropolis, after which the award winning motion picture was based, describes the love between Prince Andrei of Andersborg and Princess Laconia of Filantropolis culminating in their attempted elopement and the eventual twelve-year siege of the city.

Fashion trends: For the love of god... Don't get me started.

Most popular past time: Everyone is different, there's no real way of saying.
Highest selling Food item: Vionnan Hardbread
Highest selling beverage: Skoteburg Cola

[Samudera Darussalam]

1. Nation Name: The Federal Kingdom of Samudera Darussalam

2. Official languages: Malay, English

3. The name of the country in the official languages:
Malay - Kerajaan Federal Samudera Darussalam/Persekutuan Kerajaan Samudera Darussalam
English - The Federal Kingdom of Samudera Darussalam

4. National religion: According to the Constitution, Islam is the official religion of Samudera Darussalam, and is the dominant religion of the people of Samudera Darussalam. However, other religions do exist, and is tolerated and protected by law. The government tends to be secular in most occasion, however.

5. Most popular film:
Local - Perahu-Perahu Kertas (The Paper Boats) : It tells the story of a young boy from a poor family who struggles to fulfill his dream to become a doctor after his mother's death from cancer.
Foreign/International - Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War

6. Most popular song:
Local - Gadis Padang Rumput (The Girl of the Meadows) by Reza Wirajuana
Foreign/International - Paradise by Within Temptation, Hall of Fame by The Script

7. Most popular music artists/band:
Local - Siti Nurleila (a classical pop singer beloved for her high-pitched, otherworldly voice), DReaM (a band with pop music orientation)
Foreign/International - Celine Dion (singer), Within Temptation (band)

8. Most popular (video)game: SimCity, Rise of Nations

9. Most popular book:
Local - Janji Kita Di Kairo (Our Promise in Cairo) by Amanda Alwi, Perahu-Perahu Kertas (The Paper Boats) by Elly Saragih, adapted into a film.
International/Foreign - Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
In addition, religious books such as the Qur'an and the Bible are also popular.

10. Fashion trends: Varies throughout the country; for example, in deeply Muslim-influenced areas such as in Sumatra and Malaya, Muslim fashion styles are popular; in other areas such as in major cities and northern part of Celebes, clothing styles are somewhat less-conservative, but still adhere to local custom of modesty.

11. Most popular past time: Socializing with family/friends/acquaintances, watching movies, reading, listening to music.

12. Highest selling Food item: Minangkabau cuisine, Jajanan Pasar (market snacks)

13. Highest selling beverage: Green tea, Luwak coffee

[Mon Ling]

Nation Name: Mon Ling
Official languages: No languages are "official", but Ling and Japanese are the most commonly spoken ones.
The name of the country in the official languages: Mon Ling, モンリング
National religion: Cuteness Worship

Most popular film: Right now, Disney's "Moana"
Most popular song: Fali Min Kardiav (Following My Heart)
Most popular music artists/band: Foejuon Kim (female singer)
Most popular (video)game: Majican Bajol (Magical Life)
Most popular book: Lasan Gob (Lost World)

Fashion trends: Cuteness. Always cuteness.

Most popular past time: Caring for animals
Highest selling food item: Noodles
Highest selling beverage: Grape juice

[Omakhandia]

Nation Name: The United States of Omakhandia
Official languages: Omakhandia has no official language, but government documents are provided in all major Omakh dialects (Locreasian, Cendori, Stornish, Castrian)
The name of the country in the official languages: Aemaeh vu Omakh
National religion: Hearth of Angels (and its denominations)

Most popular film: Pulp Fiction
Most popular song: The Stargazer (Omakh traditional song that is often covered by modern artists)
Most popular music artists/band: Roving Mares (female heavy metal band from Basinterre)
Most popular (video)game: White Dwarf (card game with sixty cards and four to six players)
Most popular book: The Hraba (religious text of the Hearth of Angels)

Fashion trends: Omakhs have recently taken to wearing modernized takes on traditional Omakh garments.

Most popular pastime: Hunting, fishing, hiking
Highest selling Food item: Meat-on-a-stick
Highest selling beverage: Fisk (carbonated drink similar to Pepsi)

[Neuhanseland]

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Nation Name: The Free and Hanseatic Republic of Sternhafen
Official languages: German
The name of the country in the official languages: Der Freihansestadt Neuhanseland
National religion: Hussite Christianity

Most popular play: The Wifemaker (a comedy about a young man who goes off to sea, expecting to die, only to find love around the world)
Most popular song: Oh Tahinsau Girls! (catchy sea shanty about Tahinsau [Inca) girls)
Most popular game: Feuerland Quick-Hands, a variation on poker which allows a player to "borrow" an opponent's card to complete a winning hand.
Most popular book: On War At Sea (a work by the legendary Admiral Michael Rosenbaum, which uses accounts of his exploits to teach naval tactics, leadership, philosophy, and various other topics)

Fashion trends: Tropical bird feathers are a must-have accessory.

Most popular past time: Fishing
Highest selling Food item: Beef jerky
Highest selling beverage: Ale

[The Batavia]

Nation Name: The Democratic Republic of Batavia
Official languages: Dutch/Flemish, German/Low-Saxon, Danish, Luxembourgish, Wallonian French.
The name of the country in the official languages: Dutch: Het Democratische Republiek der Batavia. German: Die Demokratische Republik Batavia. Danish: Den Demokratiske Republik Batavia. Luxembourgish: D'Demokratesch Republik Batavia. French: La République démocratique de Batavia.
National religion: None.

Most popular film: Various
Most popular song: Running in the 90's
Most popular music artists/band: Sabaton
Most popular (video)game: Overwatch/Dungeons and Dragons
Most popular book: Harry Potter franchise

Fashion trends: Casual

Most popular past time: Gaming
Highest selling Food item: Pizza
Highest selling beverage: Whiskey/Coca-Cola

[Coldfield]

Nation Name: The Kingdom of Coldfield
Official languages: English
The name of the country in the official languages: See first item
National religion: Protestantism

Most popular film: Multiverse: The Purge
Most popular song: Dance Forever (Plasma's song)
Most popular music artists/band: Plasma (Coldfieldian pop)
Most popular (video)game: Multiversal Sports 2
Most popular book: The Holy Bible

Fashion trends: Casual modern clothing. No particular trend as Coldfieldians doesn't care about fashion.

Most popular past time: reading/television
Highest selling Food item: Ice Sandwich
Highest selling beverage: Hakkoguaro Ale

[Belvania]

Nation Name: The Republic of Belvania
Official languages: Common Tongue/Language (OOC: English with a few words from other European languages thrown in)

The name of the country in the official languages: Belvania
National religion: Nothing


Most popular film: The Seventh Wave
Most popular song: The Belvanian March issued on a 78 rpm record
Most popular music artists/band: The Spiders
Most popular (video)game: None All video games banned in Belvania
Most popular book: The Seventh Wave based on the film of the same name and written by well known Belvanian author Giles Samuel-Day.

Fashion trends: None

Most popular past time: Fishing
Highest selling Food item: Goats Cheese
Highest selling beverage: Belvanian Gold Leaf Tea

[Gryphonian Alliance]

Nation Name: Gryphonian Alliance
Official languages: Gryphonic English
The name of the country in the official languages: Gryphonian Alliance
National religion: None, but Sempiternialism is our most popular one.

Most popular film: Flair Four
Most popular song: Nom-mehNap
Most popular music artists/band: Lattice
Most popular (video)game: Thunderhead II: Vortex
Most popular book: Blue in the Sea

Fashion trends: Overly complex metal designs in clothing

Most popular past time: No one has yet accurately measured this.
Highest selling Food item: Muttle Ice Cream, a combination of ice cream with muttles in it. These are the nuts of the pecant tree and have a sweet, savory flavor.
Highest selling beverage: Triple-layer creme tea. A popular craze starting ever since megacorporation Flusion patented a machine that could crank these formerly high-end caffeine-free, non-alchoholic drinks out in a few seconds at low cost.