FACTBOOK:Republic of Kangkungland [WORK IN PROGRESS]

[Kangkungland]

THE REPUBLIC OF KANGKUNGLAND

"Jalur Biru Gemilang"
(The Glorious Blue Banner)

Motto:
Bersih.Cekap.Amanah
(Clean.Efficient.Trustworthy.)


Location:
Small island nation in the middle of the Celebes/Sulawesi Sea

Population:
1,632,407 (2015 est.)
Density:
462.17 people per sq.km

Capital:
Kebunan
Largest City:
Kebunan (pop.850,000 est.)
Jaya Malaya (pop.100,000 est.)
Mangampai (pop.100,000 est.)

Official Language:
Bahasa Malayu Kangkung (Official)
English (Official]
National Language:
Bahasa Malayu Kangkung

Demonym:
Kangkungite(s)

Government:
Unitary presidential republic
-President:Mr. Abdul Aziz Latif
-Deputy President:Mr. Omar Izzadeen Yousuf
-Speaker of the House:
Mr. Jaulis Ginanda
-Chief Justice:
Mr Augustine Mansali

Legislature: Unicameral
Parliament of the Republic of Kangkungland

Establishment: from United Kingdom
Independence: 1 January 1950

Land Area: 1,364 mile² (3,532 km²)
Coastline: negligible

Elevation
Highest Point:Mount Atamtung (1,305 m)
Lowest Point: Celebes Sea (0 m)

GDP (nominal):
$11.6 billion (2015 est.)
GDP (nominal) per capita:
$19,500 (2015 est.)

Human Development Index (NS Version):
--n.a.--

Currency:
Kangkung Peso (KP)
Current exchange rate:
KP 1.00 = US$ 0.2499

Time Zone:
UTC+8

Drives on the:
Left

Calling code:
+099

Internet TLD:
.kk

INTRODUCTION : KANGKUNGLAND
Background:
Although known to Chinese and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Kangkungland was first explored by the Dutch in the 18th century and whom subsequently settled there.
The British assumed control in 1881, developing the island into a naval base overseeing Pacific Ocean trade, and establishing a plantation economy of sugar cane.
Kangkungland remained a strategically important British naval base, and later an air station, playing an important role during World War II for anti-submarine and convoy operations, as well as the collection of signals intelligence.
Independence from the UK was attained in 1950. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has one of Southeast Asia's highest per capita incomes.

GEOGRAPHY : KANGKUNGLAND

Location:
Southeast Asia, island in the Celebes Sea (a.k.a Sulawesi Sea).
Map references:

Southeast Asia
Area:
land:
3,532 sq km (1,364 sq.miles)
water:
n.a
Area - comparative:
almost the size of Manhattan island
Land boundaries:
0 km
Coastline:
negligible
Maritime claims:
measured from claimed archipelagic straight baselines
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone:
200 nm
continental shelf:
200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin
Climate:
tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May)

Terrain:
small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau
Elevation:
elevation extremes:
lowest point:
Celebes Sea 0 m
highest point:
Atamtung Point 1305 m
Natural resources:
arable land,oil and gas,timber, fish
Land use:
agricultural land: 43.8%
arable land 38.4%; permanent crops 2%; permanent pasture 3.4%
forest: 17.3%
other:
38.9% (2015 est.)
Irrigated land:
190 sq km (2015)
Natural hazards:
cyclones (November to April); surrounded by reefs that may pose maritime hazards
Environment - current issues:
water pollution, degradation of coral reefs
Environment - international agreements:
party to: Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Life Conservation, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Geography -note:
the island, is of volcanic origin and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs

[Dmitry II]

"This is quite an informative factbook on your nation," praises Dmitry between sips of vodka, "but I do have some wee suggestions for your factbook. You need to 'spice it up' a bit, ya'know? Your factbook is a hell of a descriptive document on your nation for any readers curious about your nation. It's also pretty easy to understand, too, with none of this overly detailed boondoggle that some people like to add in, yeah? But I do think that the appearance of the factbook is its greatest fault. Now, I ain't no artist or anyone great with fancy design and all (that's what my underpaid secretary does). But you do need some extra details n' make it more organized. The color scheme of some of your words is a good start, but it does seem a wee bit 'bizarre,' so-to-speak with which words you chose o change the colors of. For example, using the color blue on:
Official Language:
Bahasa Malayu Kangkung (Official)
English (Official]
National Language:
Bahasa Malayu Kangkung
Makes it harder to understand what's a heading for a different topic in your nation or some piece of information, especially when most of your information is not colored blue. Also, you should try to reformat and reorganize your factbook by boxing certain information up to separate different topics, like separately boxing up information on the environment and geography of your nation, and things on your economy, yeah? Or maybe use spoilers instead to separate different information. Or, maybe if ya feel that all this information in one factbook is too much, just make different factbooks describing different aspects of your nation: one for your nation's geography, one for the economy, one for culture, an' so on n' so forth.
Ah well," Dmitry concludes in a droning tone, swishing his half-full bottle of vodka around, "That's just some of my ideas. I also recommend ya look at some other factbooks. My factbooks ain't the 'golden goose' of factbooks, but ey, blame my secretary."

[Kangkungland]

"This is quite an informative factbook on your nation," praises Dmitry between sips of vodka, "but I do have some wee suggestions for your factbook. You need to 'spice it up' a bit, ya'know? Your factbook is a hell of a descriptive document on your nation for any readers curious about your nation. It's also pretty easy to understand, too, with none of this overly detailed boondoggle that some people like to add in, yeah? But I do think that the appearance of the factbook is its greatest fault. Now, I ain't no artist or anyone great with fancy design and all (that's what my underpaid secretary does). But you do need some extra details n' make it more organized. The color scheme of some of your words is a good start, but it does seem a wee bit 'bizarre,' so-to-speak with which words you chose o change the colors of. For example, using the color blue on:
Official Language:
Bahasa Malayu Kangkung (Official)
English (Official]
National Language:
Bahasa Malayu Kangkung
Makes it harder to understand what's a heading for a different topic in your nation or some piece of information, especially when most of your information is not colored blue. Also, you should try to reformat and reorganize your factbook by boxing certain information up to separate different topics, like separately boxing up information on the environment and geography of your nation, and things on your economy, yeah? Or maybe use spoilers instead to separate different information. Or, maybe if ya feel that all this information in one factbook is too much, just make different factbooks describing different aspects of your nation: one for your nation's geography, one for the economy, one for culture, an' so on n' so forth.
Ah well," Dmitry concludes in a droning tone, swishing his half-full bottle of vodka around, "That's just some of my ideas. I also recommend ya look at some other factbooks. My factbooks ain't the 'golden goose' of factbooks, but ey, blame my secretary."

OOC--
Thanks for the pointers.I'm new at this so I really appreciate it.

[Kangkungland]

PEOPLE & SOCIETY : KANGKUNGLAND
Population:
1,632,407 (2015 est.)
Nationality:
noun:
Kangkungite(s)
adjective:
Kangkungite
Ethnic groups:
Dayak 48%, Malay 45%, Chinese 4%, Indian 2%, other ethnicities 1%
Languages:
Malay 86.5%, Dayak 5.3%, Mandarin 4.1%, Tamil 1.4%, other 2.6%, unspecified 0.1% (does not include English, also an official language, which is spoken by 95% of the population) (2015 est.)
Religions:
Muslim 48.5%, Christian 43.6%, Buddhist and other traditional Chinese beliefs 6.4%, Hindu 0.6%, none 0.7%, unspecified 0.1% (2015 est.)

Demographic profile:
Kangkungland has transitioned from a country of high fertility and high mortality rates in the 1950s and mid-1960s to one with among the lowest population growth rates in the developing world today.
After World War II, Kangkungland’a population began to expand quickly due to increased fertility and a dramatic drop in mortality rates as a result of improved health care and the eradication of malaria. This period of heightened population growth – reaching about 3% a year – was followed by one of the world’s most rapid birth rate declines.
The total fertility rate fell from 6.2 children per women in 1963 to 3.2 in 1972 – largely the result of improved educational attainment, especially among young women, accompanied by later marriage and the adoption of family planning methods. The family planning programs’ success was due to support from the government and eventually the traditionally pronatalist religious communities, which both recognized that controlling population growth was necessary because of Kangkungland's small size and limited resources. The country's fertility rate has consistently been below replacement level since the late 1990s, a rate that is substantially lower than nearby countries in Southeast Asia,just below Singapore
Age structure:
0-14 years:
20.44% (male 169,823/female 163,841)
15-24 years:
15.06% (male 225,596/female 223,468)
25-54 years:
43.87% (male 358,105/female 358,030)
55-64 years:
11.37% (male 88,858/female 96,746)
65 years and over:
9.25% (male 64,045/female 86,952) (2016 est.)
population pyramid:
Dependency ratios:
total dependency ratio:
40.6%
youth dependency ratio:
27.2%
elderly dependency ratio:
13.4%
potential support ratio:
7.4% (2015 est.)
Median age:
total:
34.8 years
male:
33.9 years
female:
35.8 years (2016 est.)
Population growth rate:
0.61% (2016 est.)
Birth rate:
13.1 births/1,000 population (2016 est.)
Death rate:
7 deaths/1,000 population (2016 est.)
Net migration rate:
0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2016 est.)
Urbanization:
urban population:
59.7% of total population (2015)
rate of urbanization:
-0.08% annual rate of change (2010-15 est.)
Major urban areas - population:

KEBUNAN (capital)
835,000 (2015 est)
Sex ratio:
at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female
0-14 years:
1.04 male(s)/female
15-24 years:
1.02 male(s)/female
25-54 years:
1 male(s)/female
55-64 years:
0.9 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
0.68 male(s)/female
total population:
0.97 male(s)/female (2016 est.)
Maternal mortality rate:
53 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.)
Infant mortality rate:
total: 10 deaths/1,000 live births
male:
11.9 deaths/1,000 live births
female:
8.1 deaths/1,000 live births (2016 est.)
Life expectancy at birth:
total population: 75.6 years
male: 72.2 years
female: 79.2 years (2016 est.)
Total fertility rate:
1.75 children born/woman (2016 est.)
Health expenditures:
4.8% of GDP (2014)
Physicians density:
1.62 physicians/1,000 population (2015)
Hospital bed density:
3.4 beds/1,000 population (2015)
Drinking water source:
improved:
urban:99.9% of population
rural:99.8% of population
total:99.9% of population
(2015 est.)
Sanitation facility access:
improved:
urban:
93.9% of population
rural:
92.6% of population
total:
93.1% of population
unimproved:
total:6.9% of population (2015 est.)
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate:
0.88% (2015 est.)
People living with HIV/AIDS:
8,200 (2015 est.)
HIV/AIDS - deaths:
400 (2015 est.)
Obesity - adult prevalence rate:
18.8% (2015 est)
Education expenditures:
5% of GDP (2015)
Literacy:
definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 90.6%
male: 92.9%
female: 92.5% (2015 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education):
total: 15 years
male: 15 years
female: 16 years (2015)
Unemployment, youth ages 15-24:
total: 25.1%
male: 20.1%
female: 32.6% (2014 est.)

[Kangkungland]

GOVERNMENT : KANGKUNGLAND
Country name:
conventional long form:
Republic of Kangkungland
conventional short form:
Kangkungland
Government type:
unitary presidential republic
Capital: Kebunan
time difference:UTC+8
Independence:
1 January 1950 (from the UK)
National holiday:
Independence Day, 1 January (1950)
Constitution:
several previous; latest adopted 1 January 1950; amended many times, last in 2015 (2016)
Legal system:
civil legal system based on English common law
Citizenship:
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent: yes; one parent must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 15 years
Suffrage:
18 years of age; universal

Executive branch:
Head of State & Government:
President

Abdul Aziz Latif (since November 2015);
Deputy President
Omar Izzadeen Yousuf (since April 2017)
cabinet:
Executive Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments:
following legislative elections,leader of majority party or majority coalition becomes president.

Legislative branch:

description:
unicameral Kangkungland Parliament (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority via first-past-the-post vote;members serve 5-year terms
elections:
last held on 10 Oct 2015 (next to be 10 Oct 2020)
election results:
percent of vote by party - Democratic Front 49.8%, United People's Party 33.5%, Workers' Progreasive Party 10.6%, United Muslim Alliance 6.1%; seats by party - Democratic Front 38, United People's Party 5, Workers' Progressive Party 3, United Muslim Alliance 1.

Judicial branch:
highest court(s): Supreme Court of Kangkungland (consists of the Chief Justice, 7 Associate Judges)
judge selection and term of office:
chief justice appointed by the president after consultation with members of the Kangkungland Parliament and the Kangkungland Bar Council; Senior Judges appointed by the president with the advice of the chief justice; all judges serve until retirement at age 65
subordinate courts:
Court of Civil Appeal; Court of Criminal Appeal;
High Court;Magistrate's Court

Main political parties and leaders:
*Democratic Front [Abdul Aziz Latif]
*United People's Party [Jackson Anthony]
*Workers' Progressive Party [Jawhar Omar]
*United Muslim Alliance [Fawzi Mohammad Shariff]
Political pressure groups and leaders:
*Green Coalition (pro-environment) [Chin Li Feng)
*Consumer Protection Association [Karim Idruse]
other: various labor unions

Diplomatic representation in the US:
Ambassador, Ghasidah Adam (since Jan 2015)
chancery:
3018 26th St NE Washington, DC 20018
telephone: [1] (202) 635-0088
Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission:--vacant--
mailing address: international mail:
American Embassy,
P.O. Box 464, Kebunan.

Flag description:
white globe, stars and crescent on blue background; crescent and stars represents the unity,globe the international community and Kangkungland's hopes for everlasting world peace;white represents self-determination and independence, blue the sea surrounding the island has been interpreted as the new light of the bright future, and specks of green symbolizes nature
National symbol(s):
Pomacea insularis (Indomitable Snail), Bougainvillea spectabilis flower,Ipomoea aquatica plant; national colors: blue,white
National anthem:
"Inilah Barisan Kita" (This is Our Frontline)
lyrics/music: Roy Lefthanded
note:
adopted 1949

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[Kangkungland]

ECONOMY : KANGKUNGLAND
Economy - overview:
Since independence in 1950, Kangkungland has undergone a remarkable economic transformation from a low-income, agriculturally based economy to a diversified, upper middle-income economy with growing industrial, financial, and tourist sectors.
Kangkungland has achieved steady growth over the last several decades, resulting in more equitable income distribution, increased life expectancy, lowered infant mortality, and a much-improved infrastructure.
The economy currently rests on oil and gas, agriculture, tourism, and financial services, but is expanding into fish processing, information and communications technology, and hospitality and property development. Oil palm is grown on about 60% of the cultivated land area and accounts for 6% of export earnings.

The government's development strategy centers on creating vertical and horizontal clusters of development in these sectors.
Kangkungland has attracted more than 20,000 offshore entities, many aimed at commerce in India, Indonesia, and China. Investment in the banking sector alone has reached over $1 billion.
Kangkungland's sound economic policies and prudent banking practices helped to mitigate negative effects of the global financial crisis in 2008-09. GDP grew in the 3-4% per year range in 2010-14, and the country continues to expand its trade and investment outreach around the globe. Growth in the US and Europe fostered goods and services exports, including tourism, while lower oil prices kept inflation low in 2015.

GDP (purchasing power parity):
*$24.57 billion (2015 est.)
*$23.76 billion (2014 est.)
*$22.93 billion (2013 est.)
note:all data are in 2015 US dollars
GDP (official exchange rate):
$11.61 billion (2015 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
*3.4% (2015 est.)
*3.6% (2014 est.)
*3.2% (2013 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
*$19,500 (2015 est.)
*$18,900 (2014 est.)
*$18,200 (2013 est.)
Gross national saving:
*14.8% of GDP (2015 est.)
*15.1% of GDP (2014 est.)
*15.3% of GDP (2013 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use:
household consumption: 74.2%
government consumption: 14.4%
investment in fixed capital: 17.7%
investment in inventories: 3.5%
exports of goods and services: 59.6%
imports of goods and services: 49.8% (2015 est.)
GDP - composition, by sector of origin:
agriculture: 4%
industry: 22.3%
services: 73.7% (2015 est.)
Agriculture - products:
palm oil, rubber, cocoa, bananas, pulses; cattle, goats; fish
Industries:
oil and gas refinery,food processing, textiles, clothing, mining, chemicals, metal products, transport equipment, nonelectrical machinery, tourism
Industrial production growth rate:
2% (2015 est.)
Labor force:
994,300 (2015 est.)
Labor force - by occupation:
*agriculture and fishing: 9%
*construction and industry: 30%
*transportation and communication:
7%
*trade, restaurants, hotels: 22%
*finance: 6%
*other services: 25% (2015)
Unemployment rate:
7% (2015 est.)
6.8% (2014 est.)
Population below poverty line:
6.8% (2015 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share:
lowest 10%:
NA%
highest 10%:
NA%
Distribution of family income - Gini index:
*35.9 (2015 est.)
*39 (2007 est.)
Budget:
revenues:
$3.841 billion
expenditures:
$3.784 billion (2015)
Taxes and other revenues:
23.2% of GDP (2015)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-):
+$32.38 million (2015)
Public debt:
0.7% of GDP (2015 est.)
0.5% of GDP (2014 est.)
Fiscal year:
1 July - 30 June
Inflation rate (consumer prices):
1.3% (2015 est.)
3.2% (2014 est.)
Central bank discount rate:
9% (31 December 2010)
Commercial bank prime lending rate:
*8.5% (31 December 2015 est.)
*8.5% (31 December 2014 est.)
Stock of narrow money:
*$2.547 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
*$2.634 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
Stock of broad money:
*$12.6 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
*$12.15 billion (31 December 2013 est.)
Stock of domestic credit:
*$13.28 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
*$14.08 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
Market value of publicly traded shares:
*$7.093 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
*$7.667 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
*$7.442 billion (31 December 2013 est.)
Current account balance:
-$590 million (2015 est.)
-$713 million (2014 est.)
Exports:
*$2.685 billion (2015 est.)
*$3.094 billion (2014 est.)
Exports - oil and gas-based products,commodities:
clothing and textiles,agro-based products, molasses, fish, primates (for research)
Exports - partners:
China 13.2%, India 12.4%, Japan 11.9%, USA 10.7%, South Korea 8.6%, Australia 6.5%, Indonesia 5.4%, Malaysia 4.4% (2015)
Imports:
*$4.526 billion (2015 est.)
*$5.354 billion (2014 est.)
Imports - commodities:
manufactured goods, capital equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals
Imports - partners:
China 18.7%, India 17.8%,Indonesia 7.1%, Malaysia 6.5%, Philippines 4.4% (2015)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:
*$4.26 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
*$3.919 billion (31 December 2014 est.)
Debt - external:
*$11.62 million (31 December 2015 est.)
Exchange rates:
Kangkung Peso (KP) per US dollar -
*3.044 (2015 est.)
*3.192 (2014 est.)
*3.122 (2013 est.)
*3.05 (2012 est.)
*2.906 (2011 est.)

[Kangkungland]

ENERGY : KANGKUNGLAND
Electricity access:
electrification - total population:
100% (2016)
Electricity - production:
2.8 billion kWh (2015 est.)
Electricity - consumption:
2.6 billion kWh (2015 est.)
Electricity - exports:
0 kWh (2015)
Electricity - imports:
0 kWh (2015)
Electricity - installed generating capacity:
1.3 million kW (2015 est.)
Electricity - from fossil fuels:
96.5% of total installed capacity (2015 est.)
Electricity - from nuclear fuels:
0% of total installed capacity (2015 est.)
Electricity - from hydroelectric plants:
3.3% of total installed capacity (2015 est.)
Electricity - from other renewable sources:
0.2% of total installed capacity (2015 est.)

Crude oil - production:
600,000 bbl/day (2015 est.)
Crude oil - exports:
300,000 bbl/day (2014 est.)
Crude oil - imports:
180,000 bbl/day (2014 est.)
Crude oil - proved reserves:
3 billion bbl (1 January 2016 est)
Refined petroleum products - production:
400,000 bbl/day (2015 est.)
Refined petroleum products - consumption:
245,000 bbl/day (2014 est.)
Refined petroleum products - exports:
150,000 bbl/day (2014 est.)
Refined petroleum products - imports:
125,960 bbl/day (2014 est.)
Natural gas - production:
60 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Natural gas - consumption:
30 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Natural gas - exports:
27 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Natural gas - imports:
3.3 billion cu m (2014 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves:
1.2 trillion cu m (2014 est)
Carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy:
5.8 million Mt (2014 est.)

[Kangkungland]

COMMUNICATIONS : KANGKUNGLAND
Telephones - fixed lines:
total subscriptions:
780,000 (2015 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular:
total: 1.962 million (2015 est.)
Telephone system:
general assessment:
small system with good service
domestic:
monopoly over fixed-line services terminated in 2005; fixed-line teledensity roughly 78 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular services launched in 1989 with current teledensity roughly 190 per 100 persons
international: country code - 099;
landing point for the SAFE submarine cable that provides links to Asia where it connects to the SAT-3/WASC submarine cable that provides further links to further parts of mainland Asia; satellite earth station - 1 Interpacsat (Pacific Ocean); new microwave link to Malaysia,Indonesia,Philippines; HF radiotelephone links to several countries (2015)
Broadcast media:
the government maintains control over TV broadcasting through the National Television and Radio (NTVR), which operates 3 analog and 10 digital TV stations; MBC is a shareholder in TV JAYA, a local company that operates 2 pay-TV stations; the state retains the largest radio broadcast network with multiple stations; several private radio broadcasters have entered the market since 1991; transmissions of at least 2 international broadcasters are available (2015)
Internet country code:
.kk

Internet users:
total: 992,000
percent of population: 60.1% (July 2015 est.)
Average Internet speed: 3.8 Mbps (2015)

[Kangkungland]

TRANSPORTATION : KANGKUNGLAND
National air transport system:
number of registered air carriers:
1
inventory of registered aircraft operated by air carriers:
10
annual passenger traffic on registered air carriers:
2,466,527
annual freight traffic on registered air carriers:
168.773 million mt-km (2015)
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix:
3KK (2016)

Tagaloilo International Airport
Airports:
5 (2016)
Airports - with paved runways:
total:
2
over 3,047 m:
1
914 to 1,523 m:
1 (2016)
Airports - with unpaved runways:
total:
3
914 to 1,523 m:
2
under 914 m:
1 (2015)
Roadways:
total: 2,149 km
paved: 2,149 km (includes 75 km of expressways) (2015)
Merchant marine:
total: 4
by type: passenger/cargo 2, petroleum tanker 1, refrigerated cargo 1 (2015)

Kebunan Port is Kangkungland's only major port.
Ports and terminals:
major seaport(s):
Kebunan Port

[Kangkungland]

MILITARY & SECURITY : KANGKUNGLAND

Military branches:
Kangkungland Armed Defence Forces:Land Forces,Air Force,Navy.
Personnel:Total:
6,000 (2015 est)
[not including reserves and volunteers]

Law enforcement agencies:
National Police Agency,Immigration,Customs
Personnel:Total:
16,000 (2015 est)
Military expenditures:
*0.5% of GDP (2014)
*0.56% of GDP (2013)
*0.59% of GDP (2012)

[Kangkungland]

EDUCATION : KANGKUNGLAND

Overview
Education in Kangkungland,from preschool to tertiary level is overseen by the Ministry of Education, which handles the development and administration of state schools funded by government.The ministry also has an advisory and supervisory role in respect of private schools.
The government of Kangkungland provides free education to its citizens from pre-primary to secondary level and heavily subsidizes education at tertiary levels. On January 2015, the government announced that it provide free transportation to (and from) school for primary and secondary school students from families whose monthly income is less than KP1,200 (US$400).
Schooling is compulsory up to the age of 17. The government may take action against parents or guardians who fail to enroll their children to attend school
Kangkungland students consistently rank in the top halfin the world each year for the Oxbridge International O Level, International A and AS level examinations.
The education system in Kangkungland is largely based on the British system since Kangkungland was a former British colony. It consist of a 3+6+5+2 system of formal education. The education system is categorized into 4 main sectors – pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary. There is additionally a provision for pre-vocational and vocational education and training for school leavers and students outside of the academic stream.
Pre-primary schools accept children from the age of three.
Children from the age of five to eleven go to primary school. They are admitted in standard 1 and gradually move on to standard 6. Primary education ends with a national examination which is the
Certificate of Primary Education (CPE). Students passing CPE gain admittance to secondary schools,while those with excellent results are offered places at the prestigious National Secondary School. Secondary education is normally a 7-year study, starting from Form I to Form VI.While in Form III students will sit for the Lower Secondary Assessment Form III. Subjects taught vary and when entering Form IV, students are streamlined according to subjects they choose. At the end of the 5th year of study at secondary level, students sit for the Oxbridge School Certificate (OSC) examination. Passing the OSC exam allows them to continue another 2-year study ending with the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exam.
The medium of instruction at all levels is English (except for the Malayu Kangkung Language subject). When entering Form I students have the option to take up foreign language classes such as Arabic, Mandarin,Japanese,French,German,Spanish,Korean and Russian.
The school year consists of thirty nine weeks, divided into 3 terms of thirteen weeks as listed;
*1st Term--12 January to 6 April
*2nd Term--23 April to 20 July
*3rd Term--13 August to 1 November.

Minister of Education, Science & Technology
Ms Azlinah Tamsa
Budget:
US$456 million (2015 Budget)
Primary languages:
• English
• Bahasa Malayu Kangkung
• Mandarin
System type:
National
Literacy rate:
92%
Male:92.3%
Female:87.3%
Total
482,961
Primary:122,734
Secondary:129,225
Post secondary:51,000

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INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN KANGKUNGLAND

KANGKUNGLAND NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Motto in English:
To Learn is to Progress
Type:
Public
Established:
1931
Degrees offered:
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorates
Chancellor:
President Abdul Aziz Latif
Vice-Chancellor:
Prof. Dr. Arny Dyana Mohamed Bagheri
Location -- setting:
Kebunan (capital city) -- urban
Freshman admissions:
most selective
Website:
www.knu1.edu.kk
Kangkungland National Universiti (Malay:Universiti Kebangsaan Negara Kangkung ; commonly abbreviated as KNU) is a public university in the country's capital Kebunan.
First established in 1931 as a teachers' training college, it is the Kangkungland's oldest functioning institutions of higher learning.
History
The history of KNU dates to 1931 when the university was then known as the Duke of Clarence Training College (DCTC). It was mooted by the the British deputy director of Kangkungland schools, James H. Willowson as a college train local teachers. Named after the Duke of Clarence who had donated £5,000 for the cause, the college was opened on 11 November 1931 by the chief secretary of the Federated Malay States, Sir George Maxwell.
The initial instructional regime required students to complete a three-year course of training where traditional skills and arithmetic were taught. With the adoption of the Education Ordinance 1950 based on the recommendations of the 1949 Education Committee Report, the training course was extended to five years and new subjects were introduced. DCTC also came to be officially known by its Malay name,
Maktab Perguruan Negara Kangkung (English: Kangkungland Teachers College) or MPNK.
In 1961,in conjunction with its 30th year in operation MPNK became co-educational with the admission of the first batch of 150 female students. In 1971, MPNK was upgraded and renamed Institut Pendidikan Kebangsaan Kangkung (English: Kangkungland National Education Institute) or IPKK and new courses were made available leading to a bachelor's degree conferred under the supervision of Kingston College,British Columbia.
IPKK was upgraded to a full university bearing its current name on 1 May 1979 in line with the plans by Kangkungland to increase the number of university graduates in the country.
Campus

The main campus is on an 80-hectare site in the capital city. A new branch campus is being built on an 800-acre (3.2 sq.km) site in Bankol located the eastern part of the country.
KNU has close to 11,000 students and 1,500 faculty members. In 2001, KNU was granted autonomy status listed as a public research university by the Ministry of Education.
Presently, KNU is divided into 12 faculties, 2 academies and 3 Centres:
Faculties
*Faculty of Law
*Faculty of Engineering
*Faculty of Dentistry
*Faculty of Medicine
*Faculty of Built Environment
*Faculty of Economics and Administration
*Faculty of Business and Accountancy
*Faculty of Education
*Faculty of Science
*Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
*Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
*Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Academies
*Academy of Malay Studies
*Academy of Islamic Studies
Centers
*Cultural Centre
*Sports Centre
*Centre for Foundation Studies

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HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KANGKUNGLAND

KANGKUNGLAND POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Motto:
Practical Knowlwdge for the Future
Type:
Public
Established:
1974
Director-General:
Jaffridin Jamat Poulus,PhD
Academic staff:
1,450
Students:
12560
Location:Kebunan (capital)
Campus:
Urban - 55 acres (0.22 sq.km)
Background
Kangkungland Polytechnic Institute (K-Poli]was established by Kangkungland's Ministry of Education with help from
UNESCO in 1974. K-Poli received US$3 million funding from the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNESCO was responsible for its construction.
Timeline
1974
Established with the first intake of 159 students
1976
Awarded 157 graduates with their Diplomas on K-Poli's first graduation ceremony.
1980 Signed MoU with the Ministries of 3 German States namely Hessen, Baden-Wurttemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia, in relation to the placement of sponsored K-Poli students.
2012
Appointed as CISCO Training Academy, a centre to train I.T personnel on CISCO network technology, with CISCO certified K-Poli graduates as Academic Instructors.
2013
Awarded for two consecutive years the 5-Star Rating on National Quality Evaluation System for Private Colleges (NQUEST) for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015.
Course Curriculum & Student outcomes
K-Poli is committed to produce competent technologist who not only have specialist knowledge but are also able to solve on their own. This competence involves three basic elements that will be inculcated during the training programs, namely:
Technical competence- which includes the ability to perform work in a technically competent manner and also to monitor it independently and critically.
Learning Competence- which includes the methodological skills and energy to continue learning independently after training at K-Poli and to be always up-to-date on current issues in their area of specialization.
Social competence- which includes the ability to work together with the other employees as a team, monitor their work independently and to take ecological and safety considerations.
Over the years, a greater number of Kankungite industrialists understand the need to upgrade their employees' skills and search for employee with high skilled. Thus according to the statistics, more than 90% of K-Poli graduates gain employment within first 3 months upon graduation.
Programs Outline
Overview of Programs Offered
K-Poli offers Technical Competency Certificates,Technical Diplomas and Bachelor's degree. The German A-Level Preparatory Program (GAPP) was established in 1981 to increase the interest of young Kangkungites to further their study in the fields of engineering in Germany with K-Poli affiliates.
Courses

*Agriculture Practices and Sciences
*Civil Engineering
*Geomatic Engineering
*Architecture
*Electrical Engineering
*Communication
*Computer Technology
*Mechanical Engineering
*Automotive
*Air-conditioning & Refrigerating
*Mechatronics
*Marine Engineering
*Commerce
*Culinary
*Business Studies
*Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
*Financial and Banking
*Forestry
*Tourism and Hospitality
*Accountancy
*Retail management
*Secretarial Studies
*Islamic Banking and Finance
*Islamic Studies
*English Language
*Chinese Language
*Japanese Language
*German Language
*Information & Communication Technology
*Digital Technology
*Network System
*Information Security
*Mathematics, Science and Computer
*Production Technology
*Industrial Electronic Technology.
University Affiliates
For GAPP programs, we have signed MOU with 5 states in Germany which are States of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, North-Rheine Westphalia, and Saxony.
Academic Facilities and Resources

K-Poli is strategically located near the country's major industrial park in Kebunan,the capital.
Built on 55-acres of land with world class facilities promoting real industrial atmosphere to help stimulate the mind of students in fulfilling their full potential. It includes an administration blocks, trainee apartment complex, a staff residence complex, a multipurpose hall, and a chiller plant.

To date, K-Poli has 10 world class technology centers - KPoli-KUKA, KPoli-Endress & Hauser, Kpoli-DMG Mori, KPoli-Zeiss, KPoli-Spinner, Kpoli-Emerson, KPoli-Rexroth, KPoli-Cisco, KPoli-SIEMENS and KPoli-Creative Multimedia.
Student Support Services & Student Development Activities for Graduate Employability
All KPoli Technical Certificates,Technical Diplomas and Bachelor's degree programs have obtained the approval from the Kangkungland Ministry of Education and full accreditation from National Qualification Agency of Kangkungland (NQAK).
KPoli has approval from Kangkungland's Ministry of Home Affairs via the Immigration Department and MoE to recruit international students.
K-Poli's Students Achievements
*Engineering student Jimson Goruluk, participated in DELCAM Global CAM Competition to represent Kangkungland which was held in Birmingham, UK in March 2015
*K-Poli participated in the Petron Eco-Marathon Asia 2015, where it was the only team from Kangkungland that completed the race session in battery electric Prototype category, came in 10th position beating 30 teams from Asia countries in this category.
*10 Students and 2 staff participated in Modenas Racing Challenge 2014 Formula Student Car under Modenas GT Open Class 131CC category held at Universiti Malaysia Perlis on June 2014
*Network Security Semester 4 Students, Ahmad Kudul Sharif Dol came 1st runner up under CISCO Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) category in CISCO NetRiders Competition held at Irish International University College on May 2014.
In the International Robot Competitions (MIROC 2014) held at Kim Il Sung Uni. (DPRK) on April 2014 K-Poli maintained the Championship for 3 consecutive years since 2012 under the Fire Fighting Robot (FFR) category. K-Poli placed 1st and received a Special Innovation Award for the Rope Climbing Robot (RCB) category and bagged a gold under the Posters and Power Point Presentations for the FFR and RCB categories.
*K-Poli Robotic Society of IE Dept,beat 60 participating teams from Asian countries and placed 12th under the 'Prototype: Battery Electric' category in the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) Asia Challenge 2014 held on February at Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines.

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HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KANGKUNGLAND
KOLEJ KERJASAMA INDONESIA - KANGKUNGLAND

Name in English:
Indonesia-Kangkungland Co-operation College
Abbreviation:KKIK
Motto:
Cemerlang.Gemilang.Terbilang.
(Excellence.Glory.Reputation)
Establishment:
1991
Type:
Semi-private
Chancellor:
Miriam Anis Marzuki,PhD
Academic staff:
823
Students:
7,407
Academic qualifications offered:
Technical Skills Diploma, Bachelor'
Enrollment:
March/September
Background Information
In 1991, Kangkungland-Indonesia Co-operation College (KKIK) was established as advanced skill training college to produce skilled technologist in responding to the growing and substantial demand for highly competent industrial manpower. KKIK provides a comprehensive and well-balanced training of practical and theoretical. The college offers a broad-based engineering education, with opportunities for specialization and self-directed learning and development.
KKIK is the first of its kind in Kangkungland in many aspects. Firstly, in 1st September 1992, KKIK was formally registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee by the Governments of Kangkungland and the Republic of Indonesia. The Kangkungland Government, through its central agencies-the Economic Planning Unit and Treasury, contributes in defraying the development and operating costs of KKIK, while the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and the Indonesian Agency for Technical Cooperation, provides grants for the purchase of equipment as well as the necessary technical expertise to initially manage the institute and train local Kangkungites as trainers and skilled technicians.
Secondly, the Board of KKIK consists of representatives not only from Government agencies and public training institutions but from the industry as well. Such a set-up has been deliberately conceived in order to promote public and private sector linkages and cooperation as producers and consumers skills, respectively. This will help ensure a matching of the supply and demand for skills required by the industrializing economy.
Thirdly, KKIK pioneered a learning concept that blends practical skills and knowledge with sound theoretical grounding. This will allow the KKIK graduates to be able to adapt to the world of work with greater competence and flexibility, and will hopefully contribute to the nation's industrialization efforts.
Vision
KKIK is an internationally competitive learning organization delivering high quality technical education, training and services; responsive to global industry demands.
Mission
KKIK is a premier Kangkungland learning organization that provides:
Technical education and training using blended methodology for lifelong learning;
Campus

KKIK's main campus is located in the constituency of Litong in Kangkungland's southern coast and covers a total area of 770,000 square meters.
Students,faculty housing, and administrative headquarters are located within campus proximity. Facilities on the campus include book shops, a post office, student cafeteria, and medical clinic.
In addition to lecture rooms, laboratories, workshops and studios, KKIK has an art gallery, sports facilities and a student activities' center. Also near the campus is the Al Asfar Mosque for worship and religious activities of the KKIK Muslim community. For implementation of academic and research activities there are seven academic support facilities, namely, the Central Library (with approximately 150,000 books and 1000 journal titles) on campus.
Academics
Admission and Selectivity
Admission to KKIK is conducted through nationwide entrance examination. KKIK is most selective in student admission.The aggregate admission rate in 2015 was around 13%.
Quality and Reputation
Several national, regional, and global surveys have been conducted to assess the quality of KKIK. In a 2001 survey, the top 200 high school students in the national entrance examination indicated KKIK as their first choice. In 2014, Global Accreditation Bureau ranked KKIK 80th in the field of Engineering and IT in the world, the only college in Kangkungland within the top 100 in its field.
Faculties and Programs
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
* Mathematics
* Physics
* Astronomy
* Chemistry
* Actuarial Science
* Computation Science
School of Life Sciences
* Biology
* Microbiology
* Biological Engineering
* Agricultural Engineering
* Forestry Engineering
* Biomanagement
* Biotechnology
School of Pharmacy
* Pharmaceutical sciences
* Clinical Pharmacy
School of Earth Sciences and Technology
* Geological Engineering
* Geodetic and Geomatic Engineering
* Meteorology
* Oceanography
of Mining and Petroleum Engineering
* Mining Engineering
* Petroleum Engineering
* Geophysical Engineering
* Metallurgical Engineering
College of Industrial Technology
* Chemical Engineering
* Engineering Physics
* Industrial Engineering
* Engineering Management
* Food Engineering
* Bioenergy Engineering
School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
* Electrical Engineering
* Informatics
* Power Engineering
* Telecommunication Engineering
* Information System
* Biomedical engineering
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Aerospace Engineering
* Material Engineering
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Ocean Engineering
* Water Resources Engineering
* Water Treatment Engineering
School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development
* Architecture
* Urban and Regional Planning
School of Art and Design
* Fine Art
* Craft
* Communication Design
* Interior Design
* Product Design
School of Business and Management
* Management
* Entrepreneurship

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FOREIGN VISITORS' GUIDE TO THE REPUBLIC OF KANGKUNGLAND
With reefs and rainforests, highlands and minarets, skyscrapers and sampans, Kangkungland certainly lives up to its slogan: “Kangkungland IS Asia.” One of the world’s great cultural melting pots, Kangkungland is a nation where Chinese joss houses, Hindu temples and gold-domed mosques jostle for space with towering skyscrapers. The British once presided over this fascinating sampling platter of Asian culture, leaving behind a legacy of hill stations, polo fields and high tea.

Kangkungland has something for everyone when it comes to shopping;from US$5 electronics to US$100,000 handbags.
Kangkungland’s supercharged capital, Kebunan, resembles a crystal garden that has grown miraculously in the jungle. Indeed, pockets of virgin rainforest still survive amongst the towering skyscrapers, multi-storey shopping malls and monorail tracks.

Kangkungland's national dish is the simple Sayur kangkung tumis or quick stir fried water spinach.
If you do nothing else, devote a day to sampling Kebunan’s street food; from Chinese noodles and Indian dosas (rice pancakes) to aromatic and spicy Malayu rendang (spicy beef/chicken stew) and seafood.

The Atamtung Mountain Range is Kangkungland's renowned National Park and is only a two-hour drive from the capital.
Away from the cities, untamed nature awaits, in the form of jungles dripping with rare and exotic species and coral reefs thronged by turtles, sharks and tropical fish. Kangkungland’s sole national park as well as wildlife reserves are well-organised and well looked after.
Then there are the islands; tropical paradises such as Huri, Goya and Khumkuok have become almost legendary for fans of swaying palms, sparkling sand and scuba diving on pristine reefs. Kangkungland’s dive sites – particularly those reached on live-aboard safaris – rank amongst the best in the world.
Kangkungland's lush rainforests are inhabited by isolated indigenous tribes, whose traditional way of life is vanishing fast as the modern world encroaches; catch it now before they put up a parking lot.
Kangkungland Visa and Passport Requirements
Country-
/Requirements--Passport required--Visa required--Return ticket
required
USA--Yes--Yes--No
UK--Yes--Yes--No
EU--Yes--Yes--No
Australia--Yes--Yes--No
China--Yes--Yes--Yes
Passports:
should be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival in Malaysia.
Visas:
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Kangkungland of up to 90 days.
Visa note:
All visitors must have proof of adequate funds and an onward or return sea or air ticket.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact their respective embassy to check travel/visa requirements.
Types and cost:
Single-entry visa: US$30
multiple-entry visa: US$95
Validity:
Single-entry visas: three months from the date of issue
multiple-entry visas: three months to one year from the date of issue with a maximum stay of 30 days per visit. Multiple-entry visas are usually issued to business visitors.
Transit:
Foreign nationals continuing to the next destination on the same flight without leaving the airport do not require a visa.
Application to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission).
Working days:
Visas are usually issued on the day of application.
Sufficient funds:
Visitors requiring a visa need to show bank statements from the previous three months.
Extension of stay:
Visitors are usually only allowed to extend their stay in exceptional circumstances.
REMINDER:
The trafficking of illegal drugs is a serious offence in Kangkungland and the
penalty for such an offence is DEATH.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (Kangkungland Peso-KP) and foreign currencies:
No restrictions. Amounts exceeding KP 30,000.- and USD 10,000.- or equivalent must be declared for re-export.
Currency Export regulations:
Allowed;local currency up to KP 30,000.- and foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts may be exported provided import has been declared upon arrival.
Accommodation
Hotels:
Hotels in Kangkungland range from inexpensive roadhouses to five-star hotels with cutting edge amenities. Facilities vary from the very basic (just a box room with a bed) to the truly luxurious: flat-screen TVs, in-room business facilities, and even private spa pools. Kangkungland also has a number of atmospheric heritage hotels in historic mansions and colonial villas.
Kangkungland has no shortage of hotel beds, but in its smaller towns and at popular resorts, it is wise to book in advance, particularly during school and public holidays. Note that prices at the coastal resorts peak during the dry season – for bargain rates, travel during the monsoon months. A new official grading system was introduced in 2007, in which hotels are awarded 1-5 stars or an orchid rating for more modest establishments.
Resorts:

The 5-star Pacific Royale Hotel & Resorts in the island of Prari in the northeast, has the most expensive rooms in Kangkungland starting from US$500 a night.
Kangkungland boasts some of the finest beaches in Asia, with on-site spas and pools and restaurants spilling right onto the sand. Most offer activities, including scuba-diving and other watersports. There are also plenty of moderately-priced resorts catering to local and international tourists, as well as budget resorts in the main backpacker hangouts.
Camping:
There are camping facilities in the national park and wild camping is possible on island beaches in many parts of the country. National park campsites usually provide tents, camp beds and mosquito nets, but you can often camp with your own equipment in remote areas with permission from the park authorities.
Other accommodation:
Youth Hostels:
Kangkungland is a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation (www.kyha.org.kk), and there are a number of inexpensive youth hostels dotted around the country. Accommodation is in dormitories and most hostels offer meals on-site.
Homestay Accommodation:
The government has an official homestay programme, with accommodation in family homes in rural areas of the country. By far the most atmospheric experience is staying in a tribal longhouse in the country's interior region, but there are strict rules about where and when you can stay, and arrangements must be made with a local guide.
Backpacking hostel:

Kangkungland is a growing popular backpacker destination and backpacker hostels and rest houses are found all over the country. Most offer air conditioning, internet access and lockers for valuables, but rooms often have shared bathrooms and noise can be a problem.
Total foreign arrivals to Kangkungland:
1.3 million (2015)
Source:

Kangkungland Tourism Promotion Board

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KANGKUNGLAND AIR

ICAO
KKA
Callsign
Kangkungland
Founded
24 June 1959
Hubs

Tagaloilo International Airport
Frequent-flyer program
SelaluFLY
Fleet size
10
Destinations
International:13
*Jakarta *Kuala Lumpur *Sydney *Beijing *Bangkok *Manila *Delhi *Jeddah *Seoul *Tokyo *Taipei *Hanoi *Hong Kong *Singapore
Parent company
Government of the Republic of Kangkungland
Headquarters

Kebunan,Kangkungland
Key people

Abigayle Laurentius Tan, CEO
Website
http://www.kangkungland-air.com
Kangkungland Air was established in 1959 and is wholly owned by the Kangkungland government.The airline has a headquarters in the capital,
Kebunan and maintains offices in Jakarta,Manila,Kuala Lumpur,Bangkok,Tokyo,Beijing,Seoul,Taipei,Delhi,Sydney,Singapore and Jeddah.
Since 1993 Kangkungland Air has been banned by the respective authorities from flying into the United States and European airspace due to safety concerns arising from alleged poor aircraft maintenance and/or regulatory oversight.
History

Kangkungland Air started as a domestic only air carrier using a Douglas DC-3.
Its first international flight was on 31 May 1962 to Jakarta using the same aircraft.

The airline acquired its first passenger jet aircraft,a secondhand Douglas DC-9 on January 1972 and commenced international flight operations to Singapore,Kuala Lumpur,Bangkok and Manila.
In 1973,the airlines expanded its international routes to Tokyo,Delhi,Hong Kong and Beijing.
By January 1975, Kangkungland Air had 414 employees and a fleet of two Boeing 737-200, 1 Douglas DC-9 and two Twin Otters to serve an expanded route network of passenger and cargo services that remains to this day.
Kangkungland Air removed its sole Douglas DC-9 from international flight duties in 1990 and converted it to a cargo plane.It was retired in 1998.

In 1994, the airlines added 5 secondhand Russian-made Tupolev Tu-204 passenger jets to complement its current fleet.
Fleet
5 Tupolev Tu-204
2 Boeing 737-200
2 DHC-6 Twin Otter
1 Bell JetRanger helicopter

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THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE REPUBLIC OF KANGKUNGLAND
The Executive Council of Ministers advises the President of the Republic in the making of major decisions. The constitution of the Republic provides a cabinet under the leadership of the President that must be appointed after each general elections.
A cabinet minister may, or may not be a member of the Kangkungland Parliament.
The Attorney General, who is part of the cabinet, is appointed at the discretion of the President.
The president is elected through universal suffrage. He or she is both the chief of state and head of government, heading the Executive Council, or cabinet.
The executive branch is divided into Ministries, each headed by a minister appointed by the president. The President's appointments are confirmed by the Kangkungland Parliament. In some cases, a minister is responsible for more than one ministry (for example, Environment and Housing may be combined), or a minister may be assisted by one or more ministers of State.Each ministry also has a Secretary General, who is a senior civil servant.
The ministries are responsible for various government-owned entities and corporations, such as universities, and the Kangkungland National Petroleum Corporation. However, some parastatals are the responsibility of the Office of the Presidency, such as the Independent Electoral Commission and the National Civil Service Commission

List and Profiles of Executive Council of Ministers

President of the Republic of Kangkungland--Commander of the Kangkungland Armed Defence Forces--First Minister of Finance

Mr. Abdul Aziz Latif
Born:
30 Jan 1955
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
PhD Law (Camford U,UK)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes


Deputy-President--Minister for Home Affairs
Mr. Omar Izzadeen Yousuf
Born:
14 Nov 1959
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
LLB (KNU)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Rural Development & Local Government

Mrs. Kareena Shah Jahan
Born:
2 Feb 1954
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
LLM (Oxfordshire U,UK)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Education,Science and Technology

Mrs. Azlinah Tamsa
Born:
10 May 1971
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
BSc Education (Kangkungland National U)
Political affiliation--Member of Parliament [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Agriculture,Fisheries and Human Resource Development

Mr. Gilbert Ajiun
Born:
21 July 1959
Religion:
Christian - Seventh Day Adventist
Academic qualifications:
LLB (Westborough U,UK)
Political affiliation--Member of Parliament [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister of Health

Mr. Govindasamy Tamilventhan
Born:
13 Aug 1972
Religion:
Hindu
Academic qualifications:
MD (Mooresville U,USA)
Political affiliation--Member of Parliament [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Public Works, Housing & Infrastructure

Mr. Kamaruzaman Norjali
Born:
3 March 1967
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
Bac.Architectural Tech (Pontianak U, Indonesia)
Political affiliation--Member of Parliament [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Tourism,Culture,Youth & Sports

Ms. Jovita Senin
Born:
25 Aug 1976
Religion:
Christian-Anglican
Academic qualifications:
MA Geography (Keating UC,AUS)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Transport

Mr. Nelvin Spencer
Born:
31 Jan 1958
Religion:
Christian - True Jesus Church
Academic qualifications:
PhD (Elk Point U,Canada)
Political affiliation--Member of Parliament [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister of Environment, Energy, Water and Natural Resources

Ms. Monica Logon
Born:
15 Feb 1975
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Academic qualifications:
BSc Economy (Hanalei Business School,USA]
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Defence

Mr. Taufik Azzam
Born:
5 July 1955
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
M.System Risk Mngmt (Lipepovets U,RUS)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Foreign Affairs

Mr. Raneesh s.o Sivakrishna
Born:
30 Apr 1960
Religion:
Hindu
Academic qualifications:
D.Psychology (Dublin Metropolitan U,IRE)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Second Minister for Finance

Mr. Chow Huan Bai
Born:
17 Jan 1968
Religion:
Buddhist
Academic qualifications:
M.Acc (Management Institute of Canada)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Trade,Industry,Commerce & Consumer Affairs

Mr. Faariz Mohammadi
Born:
16 Oct 1963
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
MBA (Willow Business Inst.,USA)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Information, Multimedia and Communication

Mr. Lamemma Ambo
Born:
25 Aug 1974
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
BA Mass Communication (Journalism) (Kangkungland National U)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Women's Empowerment, Equality, Community and Family Welfare

Mrs. Fatma Sheila Hakim
Born:
10 Dec 1963
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
Bac.Islamic Banking (Kangkungland National U.)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Minister for Special Tasks

Mr. Madzrin Amran
Born:
5 Apr 1962
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
M.Professional Accounting (Jennings Business School,Australia)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Attorney General

Mr. Hamza Abdullah Idris
Born:
23 Aug 1953
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
JD (Tri-Valley U,UK)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
None--No

Important apppointments

Chief Justice of The Republic of Kangkungland

Mr. Augustine Mansali
Born:
17 July 1958
Religion:
Christian
Academic qualifications:
LL.D (Gray's Inn,UK)

Speaker of the Kangkungland Parliament

Mr. Jaulis Ginanda
Born:
3 Aug 1961
Religion:
Christian--Kangkungland Evangelical Church of Christ (KECC)
Academic qualifications:
LLB (Yarde Law College, UK)
Political affiliation--Member of the House of the People's Representatives [yes/no]:
Democratic Front--Yes

Governor of Kangkungland Banking Authority

Mr. Zainal Abun Lothar
Born:
5 March 1957
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
D.Economy (Cal Southern U,USA)

Vice Chancellor of Kangkungland National University

Mrs. (Prof.Dr.) Arny Dyana Mohamed Bagheri
Born:
3 Jan 1955
Religion:Islam
Academic qualifications:
PhD (Yeale U,USA)

Director-General of the Kangkungland Polytechnic Institute

Mr. Jaffridin Jamat Poulus
Born:
14 Dec 1967
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Academic qualifications:
PhD (IOND U,Japan)

Chancellor of Kangkungland-Indonesia Co-operation College

Mrs. Miriam Anis Marzuki
Born:
17 Sept 1962
Religion:
Islam
Academic qualifications:
PhD (Birkley U,USA)

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INDEPENDENT COMMISSION for the ERADICATION of CORRUPTION

Agency overview
Formed
1960
Jurisdiction
Republic of Kangkungland
Headquarters

ICEC Building,
Regintera Road,Kebunan,
Kangkungland.
Agency executives

Ms. Eleanor Cecille Lumatin,
Chief Commissioner
Personnel
200+
Website
http://www.icec.gov.kk

The Independent Commission for the Eradication of Corruption of the Republic of Kangkungland (English acronym ICEC; Malay:"Suruhanjaya Bebas untuk Pembasmian Rasuah",SBPR) is an independent anti-corruption agency with a broad mandate in the field of preventing and investigating corruption , breaches of
ethics and integrity of public office .

The ICEC's activity is legally based on the 1960 Act on Integrity and Prevention of Corruption (with later amendments).

With the Act, its mandate, working areas, and powers were expanded to include, for example, lobbying oversight and whistleblower protection. In 1991, with the amendments to the Act the powers of the Commission were further strengthened,including power to subpoena financial documents of the public servants, management, and boards of public enterprises for corruption, conflict of interest, or breach of ethics.
Independence
The ICEC meets the requirements for an independent body as defined by the UN Convention against Corruption since it is not subordinate to any other state institution or ministry, and does not receive direct instructions from either the executive or the legislative branches. Parliament determines its budget yearly. The Commission is autonomous in the way it allocates the financial resources. It has power of the law enforcement or
prosecution system and has access to financial and other documents (notwithstanding the confidentiality level), and power to conduct administrative investigations. It has power to issue fines for different violations (sanctions can be appealed to the Court).

Executive team
The Act provides a special procedure for appointment and dismissal of the Commission's executive team consisting of Chief Commissioner and two deputies. They are appointed by the President of the Republic of Kangkungland following an open recruitment procedure and nomination by a special selection board.
The Chief Commissioner's term of office is six years, the deputy's five. They can serve up to two terms in office. Prior to the expiration of the mandate, they can only be dismissed from office by the President of the Republic.

Working areas
The legislation gives ICEC a mandate in the field of preventing and investigating corruption, breaches of ethics and integrity of public office. Its tasks, among others, include:
conducting administrative investigations into allegations of corruption, conflict of interest and illegal lobbying;
protection of whistleblowers ;
monitoring the financial status of high level public officials in the executive, legislature and judiciary through the assets declaration system;
maintaining the central register of lobbyists ;
adopting and coordinating the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan;
assisting public institutions in development of integrity plans (methodology to identify and limit corruption risks) and monitoring their implementation;
designing and implementing different anti-corruption preventive measures (awareness raising, training, education, …);
serving as a national focal point for international anti-corruption cooperation on systemic level.

Accountability
Substantive decisions of the ICEC (ruling on corruption, conflict of interest, etc.) are subject to judicial review of the Administrative Courts. Under the law, the ICEC must be the subject to external audit and its reports are submitted to the Parliament and the President. The ICEC is also required to present yearly reports to the Parliament. In addition, by law, decisions (with few exceptions) must be published on the internet and various provisions in the law require the ICEC to publicise its work and its findings.

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Independent National Election Commission of Kangkungland
Suruhanjaya Bebas Pilihanraya Kebangsaan(Malay)

Commission overview
Formed
1949
Type
Autonomous institution
Headquarters

INEC Corporate Towers,
Imee Avenue,Kebunan,
Rep.Kangkungland
Commission executive

Mrs. Jahnvi Aaraddhya,
Director
Website www.ineck.gov.kk

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) is the national election commission of Republic of Kangkungland.

Responsibilities
Article 46(7) of the Kangkungland Constitution states INEC responsibilities:
•Register voters for the parliamentary elections.
•Supervise the conduct of the parliamentary elections
•Review and demarcate the electoral boundaries
•Perform any other function as per the law such as organize referendums.

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Brief Profile of Kangkungland's Main Political Parties and Political Leaders


Kangkungland Democratic Front
(*current ruling party)
Founded
1930
Ideology/Political Position
Leader

(President) Mr. Abdul Aziz Latiff (biodata can be found on "Executive Council" section)
No. of Representatives in Kangkungland Parliament
70 (as of Oct 2015)


Kangkungland United People's Party
(*opposition party)
Founded
1997
Ideology/Political Position
Liberal
Leader

Mr. Jackson Anthony
Born:31 May 1959
Religion:
Christian-Roman Catholic
Academic qualification:LLB (Schiller U,UK)
Member of Parliament--Constituency represented:Yes-Kinachang
No. of Representatives in Kangkungland Parliament
5 (as of Jan 2018)


Kangkungland Workers' Progressive Party
(*opposition party)
Founded
2003
Ideology/Political Position
Center-left,social justice,workers' right
Leader

Mr. Nathaniel Garimpang
Personal details
Born
31 March 1966 (age 51)
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Kangkungland National University -
Law LL.B
Ethnicity
Dayak
Religion
Roman Catholic
Member of Parliament--Constituency represented:Yes--Rolay
No. of Representatives in Kangkungland Parliament
3 (as of Jan 2018)


Kangkungland United Muslim Alliance
(*opposition party)
Founded
1973
Ideology/Political Position
Conservative,Islamist
Leader

Mr. Fawzi Mohammad Shariff
Born:23 Feb 1975
Religion:Islam
Academic qualification:B.Ch.E (Al Saud U,KSA)
Member of Parliament--Constituency represented:Yes-Kagon
No. of Representatives in Kangkungland Parliament
1 (as of Jan 2018)

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PROFILES OF PAST KANGKUNGLAND PRESIDENTS

First President of the Republic

Khaleed Ahmad Saider
Date of birth -birthplace:
29 July 1896, Kalacha in British Kangkungland
Date of death -(age):
21 Apr 1979 (83)
Religion:
Islam
Academic:
LLB (London International Law College,UK)
Political affiliation:
Democratic Front (co-founder), National Party (co-founder)
Years in the Presidency:
1950-1965
Remarks:
Khaleed Ahmad Saider is considered Kangkungland's "Father of Independence" and to this day is revered by many Kangkungites for his role in securing a peaceful independence from the UK.

Second President of the Republic

Anwaz Al-Ansar
Date of birth -birthplace:
24 March 1917 in Kebunan,British Kangkungland
Date of death -(age):
6 July 1991 (74)
Religion:
Islam
Academic:
Dip.Ed (Guernsey Teachers' College,UK)
Political affiliation:
Democratic Front
Government position(s) held before Presidency--(tenure):
Education Minister (1955-1965)
Years in the Presidency:
10 (1965-1975)

THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

Duncan Jorulu Munsa
Date of birth -birthplace:
28 Nov 1925-Bawban in British Kangkungland
Date of death -(age):
13 Jan 2011 (86)
Religion:
Christian--Evangelical Church of Christ in Kangkungland
Academic:
Lower Secondary Certificate of Education
Political affiliation:
Democratic Front
Government position(s) held before Presidency--(tenure):
Information Minister (1970-1975)
Years in the Presidency:
15 (1975-1990)

FOURTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

Nazlan Abdullah@Kam Chau Kee
Date of birth -birthplace:
10 June 1937-Guangzhou in China
Religion:
Islam
Academic:
Lower secondary education
Political affiliation:
Democratic Front
Government position(s) held before Presidency--(tenure):
Trade Minister (1975-80)
Natural Resources Minister (1980-1990)
Years in the Presidency:
5 (1990-1995)

FIFTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

Mursidi Riminsalin
Date of birth -birthplace:
28 Nov 1930-Kebunan in British Kangkungland
Date of death -(age):
3 Feb 2007 (76)
Religion:
Christian--Roman Catholic
Academic:
BA.Ed (St.George U,UK)
Political affiliation:
United People's Party
Years in the Presidency:
10 (1995-2005)

SIXTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

Hassan Musong
Date of birth -birthplace: 5 Aug 1947 - Hallsill in Rep.Kangkungland
Religion: Islam
Academic:
MBA (Ames Christian U,USA)
Political affiliation:
United People's Party
Government position(s) held before Presidency--(tenure):
Finance Minister II (1995-2000)
Deputy President,Home Affairs Minister (2000-2005)
Years in the Presidency:
5 (2005-2010)

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ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE KANGKUNGLAND PARLIAMENT

P41. KIBUNGKUSAN

Name
Mr. Nicholas Bain Yumpok
In office since
2015– present
Personal details
Born
9 October 1978
Political party
United People's Party
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Gillianborough University, UK -
LLB
Ethnicity
Dayak
Religion
Christian-Anglican Church

P42. PANTAI TILAD

Name
Ms. Connie Wong Lompa
In office since
2015– present
Personal details
Born
18 November 1980
Political party
United People's Party
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Shaw University, NZ -
MA Political Science
Ethnicity
Chinese-Dayak
Religion
Roman Catholic

P43. KITAMADAU

Name
Mrs. Norhasmiza Ramli
In office since
2015 – present
Personal details
Born
15 May 1983
Political party
United People's Party
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Kangkungland Polytechnic Institute -
BSc.Administration Management
Ethnicity
Dayak
Religion
Islam

P44. GUMAMUT

Name
Mr. Govindasamy Tamilventhan
In office since
2010 – present
Personal details
Born
13 August 1972
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Mooresville University, USA -
MD
Ethnicity
Indian
Religion
Hindu

P45. BANGKAAK

Name
Mr. Antinus Oliver
In office since
2010 – present
Personal details
Born
11 October 1970
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Bonanza University, USA -
MA
Ethnicity
Dayak
Religion
Roman Catholic

P46. SUNGAI ALINAM

Name
Mr. Omar Izzadeen Yousuf
In office since
2000 – present
Personal details
Born
14 November 1959
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Kangkungland National University -
Bac. of Law
Ethnicity
Malay
Religion
Islam

P47. MANGAMPAI

Name
Mr. Lamemma Ambo
In office since
2015– present
Personal details
Born
25 August 1973
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Kangkungland National University -
BA Mass Communication ( Journalism)
Ethnicity
Malay-Dayak
Religion
Islam

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ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE KANGKUNGLAND PARLIAMENT

P36. AMAGES

Name
Ms. Jovita Senin
In office since
2010 – present
Personal details
Born
25 August 1976
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Keating University, Australia -
MA Geography
Ethnicity
Dayak
Religion
Christian-Anglican Church

P37. NASAPIN

Name
Ms. Omaira Hanan Fateh
In office since
2017 – present
Personal details
Born
23 April 1965
Political party
Workers' Progressive Party
Alma mater - qualification(s)
University of Basilan, Philippines -
BSc Agro Tech
Ethnicity
Malay
Religion
Islam

P38. HALLSILL

Name
Mrs. Florita Asatoko
In office since
2010 – present
Personal details
Born
11 September 1978
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Kangkungland-Indonesia Co-operation College -
BSc. Nursing
Ethnicity
Malay
Religion
Islam

P39. TUNGAU

Name
Mr. Othman Safimi
In office since
2005 – present
Personal details
Born
11 September 1957
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
Kangkungland National University -
MA Education
Ethnicity
Malay
Religion
Islam

P40. GAHAS

Name
Mr. Gilbert Ajiun
In office since
2000 – present
Personal details
Born
21 July 1959
Political party
Democratic Front
Alma mater - qualification(s)
University of Westborough, UK -
Law LL.B
Ethnicity
Dayak
Religion
Christian-Seventh Day Adventists