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Does your nation use the metric system?

Postby Florosano » Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:58 am

Does your nation use the metric system for measurement across your country or does it use another kind of measurement system?

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Postby The Intergalactic Universe Corporation » Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:02 am

We use the metric system
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Postby Zinhu » Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:10 am

We use the Imperial system since that's what the Colonial Regime used until 1979 when we got independence. Didn't seem like something we needed to change.

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Postby Gandoor » Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:51 am

The metric system has been the sole legal system of measurements in Gandoor since 1952, following a period of metrication that began in 1935, although a few customary units are still used in the common vernacular.
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Postby Rhodevus » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:05 am

Rhodevus has used the metric system since the early 1800s
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Postby Baiman » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:08 am

We use metric for science and everything that is not transportation, for transportation we use US Custom.

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Postby Free Mountains of America » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:08 am

The Free Mountains use the metric system since our inception in 1943. Most other nations in our part of the world used it. We chose to use it to encourage easier cooperation.

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Postby Yugoslav Memes » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:34 am

Yes indeed.
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Postby The Weapons Board » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:38 am

For most purposes, we use the imperial system. However, for precise military commands, such as calling in a kinetic bombardment, or perhaps more realistically sniper fire or close air support, we use the metric system.
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Postby Soadino » Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:40 am

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Postby Nortainland » Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:10 am

No. We use the Carolinian System of Weights and Measures, based somewhat on the Imperial System but improved.

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Postby Southern Flordia » Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:13 am

We use the imperial system because we're part of the United States and honestly, I don't think people would want to get confused by the km signs and go speeding down the highway and end up in a car crash. That wouldn't be good. However for construction & scientific related jobs, we do use the metric system because it makes their jobs so much more easier.

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Postby Devernia » Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:17 am

Yes.
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Postby Trive 38 » Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:32 am

Using metric since foundation.
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Postby Aterria » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:09 am

Yes, ever since the revolution succeeded 100 years ago.
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Postby Evilland of Evil Business » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:12 am

Since we are truly evil, we use the Imperial system.
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Postby Veneliv » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:15 am

Veneliv is using Metric system.
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Postby Skyhooked » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:31 am

Yes, we use usual metric system. Pretty simple and understandable, and helps alot in most affairs.
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Postby Kalosia » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:33 am

Of course we do.
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Postby Rebirth Union » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:45 am

Yes as well as Imperial for non-scientific use.
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Postby Vandeem » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:47 am

Metric System

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Postby Kraslavia » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:48 am

Metric (IS)
It's easy, proportional and regular.
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Postby Western Xinas » Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:53 am

Maybe, since some people use it, but other people use US Custom.

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Holy Providence
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Postby Holy Providence » Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:06 am

Holy Providence uses a mixture of the Metric System alongside the British Imperial System.

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Postby The Islands of Versilia » Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:26 am

Versilia uses the metric system. It has been this way for centuries.

The metric system was introduced to Versilia by Versilian spies, who had been given the objective to scout out the world and bring back technologies, concepts, writings, and many other things that could be of use to Versilia.

Some other methods of measurement are used in some places, but this is rare.
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