Summer in YN

[Shalotte]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: Shalottes do not recognise a 'summer'. The Shalotte calendar divides the year across two 'months', or 'super-months' as they are commonly known by foreigners - Br'ghaéne, which translates roughly into 'the light month' and starts on 1 May, contains the most pleasant weather and the longest days of the year.
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): There is no 'official summer' in Shalotte. It shares the summer solstice with the rest of the Northern hemisphere.
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: Sahaéne, or 'the dark month', starts on 1 November. Weather tends to deteriorate much sooner than that, however.
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): There is no 'official summer' in Shalotte.

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): Oceanic
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? The average temperature in July is 9.5°C.
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? As an oceanic climate with high rainfall, Shalotte experiences an average 80% humidity in summer.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? On 19 July 2022, the ciéll-Hiort recorded a record high temperature of 17.2°C.
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? On 3 January 1855, the ciéll-Hiort recorded a record low temperature of -21°C. No records exist before this date.
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? ~04:30
How long are the days during the summer? ~18 hours
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? Shalotte, while having generally unpleasant weather year-round, is not considered to be at risk of natural disasters. Extreme weather, earthquakes, and other such events are exceedingly rare. Gale-force winds are common and pose particular risks to sea bird fowlers (who tend to climb about on the coastal cliffs), however.

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? 'Summer' in Shalotte is the time of year when the weather is sufficiently tolerable to be outside for longer periods of time. As such, it is when most work is done during the year - particularly in regards to farmers, sea bird fowlers, and other 'outdoor' and seasonable vocations, as they build-up food stores ready for the winter.
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? The midway points of both Sahaéne and Br'ghaéne are commemorated by festivities, and most religious holidays (besides one analogous to Halloween, and another analogous to Yule) take place in the warmer periods.
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Settlements regularly hold fetes and other outdoor activities during the warmest weeks in July.
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Shalottes rarely go on vacation. Trips to Alauna, the capital, are as close as they may get.
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Alauna, and possibly Hadarin Bay.
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? Tourism is a negligible, verging on non-existent, industry in Shalotte.
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? Schooling in Shalotte is non-compulsory. In rural areas, children who are part of any community schooling schemes may take time off to help families with summer work.
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Drunken behaviour tends to increase considerably in 'summer'.
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation? 'Summer' is a time for work for most Shalottes. Before the weather deteriorates closer to Sahaéne, once most of the work has been completed, tends to be a time of relaxation, when the weather still isn't bad enough, and the days not short enough, to be stuck inside.

[Hospe]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer:late May
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice):21st June
Unofficial/cultural end of summer:late August
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox):20th September

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.):Southern and Central Hospe are usually warm and tropical throughout the year so the increased heat isn't treated as very significant. Northern Hospe is mountainous and usually very cold. During summer, Northern Hospe experiences frequent rainfall as it becomes too warm for snow.
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer?
Southern - 31°C
Central - 35°C
Northern - 23°C
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)?
Hospe mostly experiences humidity.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature?
42°C in Ozara,Central Hospe, 2016 putting the fear of global warming into many hospeans.
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature?
-12°C in St.Remington, Northern Hospe, 2018 once again putting the fear of global warming into many hospeans.
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice?
Rises about 4:00AM
Sets about 8:00PM
How long are the days during the summer? Around 11 -13 hours.
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which?
None.

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer?
Most of the excitement is because of events that take place during this period than anything else. Events such as: school holidays, concerts, festivals,sports competitions, exhibitions etc.
It's a great time to own solar panels as well if you live in the south and central areas which is something that is encouraged.

Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which?
•Multiple festivals ranging from music concerts, cultural mainstays, film festivals, tech exhibitions etc.
• The King's Holiday, which isn't an actual holiday for the people but it's activities are followed extensively by the press.
• Midsummer, June 24th
• Empire Day, July 1st
• Scottie's Day, July 2nd
• Basketfaire, sometime in August


What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer?
• Go to festivals and events.
• Laze about.
• Go to the beach.
• Travel to cooler(temperature-wise)places.
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any?
• The colony of Hospean Border Islands which is just a ferry ride away from the south-eastern coast.
• Northern Hospe if you're trying to get away from the worst of the heat but hate/can't afford/not interested in flights.
• Other countries that don't get as warm as south and central Hospe.
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer?
• Freeland City- Because celebrity parties, block parties, yacht parties,celebrity yacht block parties, royalty parties etc. The beach is nice too and the Series 1 Freeland Harbour Grand Prix holds around this time.
•Viktoria City- Has that beach house/seaside town aesthetic going on. The picturesque city is know for it's pastel colours, white beaches and popularizing seersucker suits in Hospe. The Ekot Pleasure Pier is a sight to see on Empire Day with fireworks and a guaranteed appearance from a core member of the royal family. It's great on other days too with lots of fun carnival rides.
• The township of Felicie - Felicie is placed strategically in Hospe, in that it gets all the summery sunlight of the south and central regions but retains the fairly cool temperatures of the north with only about half the rain making it perfect for people who like the summer vibe but hate the heat. Canals winding through the town also provide a romantic air especially in the evenings as couples can be seen having dinner on the many floating restaurants. The daytime doesn't have to be dull either as the numerous, well preserved castles, ancient structures and fortifications of the kingdoms of old can be toured extensively with escape rooms, scavenger hunts and puzzles being available during these tours.
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)?
One of the major contributors to the economy is tourism, so there are millions of tourists visiting Hospe in Summer.
•An iconic tourist hotspot is the capital itself. Mirus is easily one of Hospe's most beautiful cities and has the added advantage of being the location of the King's palace.
• Ozara is one of the best cities in the world for the tourist with an artistic eye. Delight in wax prints, pottery, paintings and sculptures. And why not stick around for the Basketfaire in August which described as an ode to the art of basket weaving.
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates?
Primary and Secondary Schools - late June to late September.
Universities and above - at administration's discretion.
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why?
Theft and vandalism because you have a lot of young people with a lot of free time gathering in one place a lot.
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation?
Other than the aforementioned activities, not really.

[Washington-Columbia]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: June 20
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): June 21
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: September 20
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): September 21

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): Boreal-Semi Arid
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? 76 Degrees F, 24 Degrees C
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? Yes. Dry heat mainly during Most of July and August. Humidity Mainly in June and September.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 62 Degrees Celcius, 143.6 F (June 28, 2021)
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? -5 Degrees C, -1 C (September 17, 1912)
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? 5:12 AM 9:53 PM
How long are the days during the summer? 17 Hours
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? Heatwaves, Earthquakes, Tsunamis

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? Positive
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Yes. US Independence Day, Canada Day, Cascadian Independence Day, Arrival Hour, Labor Day, Democracy Week.
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Swimming, Biking, Hiking, Movie Nights, Sports, Gaming.
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Vacationing to Santa Marie, Santa Rosa, for partying, getting drunk, or high, Going to Prince George to get paths or areas to bike, ski, or hike.
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Santa Marie, Seattle, Prince George
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? Vancouver, Portland, Boise, and Port Angeles. Average of 35.3 Million Visitors per Year.
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? Yes, typically from June 14 to June 22, to September 1 to 6.
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Personal Theft. It can increase as much as 50%, mainly from valuables the victim has.
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation?

[Coconut Palm Island]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: June 1, which is national Election Day (although our Island enjoys summer-like climate all year-round)
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): Actual Summer Solstice (mid-late June)
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: Summer is thought to end around the beginning of October (although, again, the climate is summer-like year-round)
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): Actual Autumnal Equinox (mid-late September)

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): The nation is a mid-sized Island, consisting of ocean (off the coast), beach, and, in the middle of the Island, rainforest
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? 80F during the day, 50F during the night
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? The nation experiences humidity, especially during summer and especially in the middle regions of the Island (the rainforests).
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 107F, achieved this year, several weeks ago— although this is rare, as the ocean keeps temperatures consistent
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? 41F, at night
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? 6:21 AM to 8:09 PM (as we are near the equator, day lengths don’t differ that long)
How long are the days during the summer? 13 to 14 hours
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? We are more vulnerable to thunderstorms and hurricanes (especially late in the summer and in the fall), and we remain vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis.

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? They see summer as a time for spending more time outdoors and sleeping less
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Yes, summer is mostly the time when patriotic holidays are celebrated. June 1 is Election Day each year, where citizens vote for the Senate, and the King reads the results on the beach at midnight. July 1 is a similar holiday, when the old Senate is dissolved and the new Senate sits.
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Visit the beach
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Typically, people visit their local beach, and people usually attend at least one of the many beach parties hosted by the King at the beach near the Royal Palace. More adventurous people often visit the rainforest.
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? 1) Largo Beach (a more tourist-oriented location), 2) Palm City Beach (more of a sophisticated, nature-oriented beach town for locals and wealthier tourists), 3) King Paul Memorial Nature Preserve (a national park in a rainforest with a clearing for a small town with many hotels).
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? Usually around 9 million visit all year, about half between June and the end of September.
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? Schools in Coconut Palm Island are year-round. Students only attend school four days a week (Monday-Thursday), and get one week off per month, plus holidays.
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Crime is generally low in the nation year-round, but fighting-related assault charges usually almost double.
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation? Our nation was founded during summer, so many of the nation’s most patriotic events occur over the early summer period.

[Schmidt Island]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer:: July 1st
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): June 21st
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: September 1st
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): September 22nd

Let's Talk About the Weather

Describe your nation's biome(s) : Mostly arctic desert.
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? -5 to 15 degrees Celsius
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? Yes, way hotter than usual.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 21 degrees Celsius
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? -34 degrees Celsius
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? Rises at 2 AM at sets at 11 PM
How long are the days during the summer? 20-22 hrs
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? No, but there is risks that Mount Laptev erupts. And there always risks all year long of it erupting.

Let's Talk About Your Nation

How do your nation's people feel about summer? Most people prefer it to the incredibly harsh winters.

Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Smirnov's birthday, our dictator.

What are your people's favourite things to do during the summer? Party

Can you describe your people's favourite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Most popular trips outside of the country in Schmidt Island : Mongolia, USA, and Kamchatka, Russia

What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Hikers like to go to Mount Laptev, the nation's highest mountain. There is also Severny, the capital city.

How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favourite destinations (other than above)? There is not many tourists, because of the remoteness of Schmidt Island but when there is tourists, they're usually here for Mount Laptev and other small tourists attractions on the island.

Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? July 1st to September 1st

Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Schmidt Island is heavily watched by cops and cameras, so crime is almost non-existing. If a tourist commits a felony, he gets 5 years of prison. The sentence is 100% worse for citizens.

Is there anything else special about summer in your nation? Not really

[Indian Empire]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: Late May/Early June
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): June 21st
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: Early September
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): September 22nd

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): Variety of biomes. (Check biome map in spoiler)

What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? Depends on the region/biome. Desert/Savannah areas tend to run at least 40C during the summer, the plains region runs close to 30C, and the forest/taiga regions run around 25C during the summer months.
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? The Desert & Savannah areas expierience more dry heat, everywhere else more humidity.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 53C high temperature in a rural part of Svingelbjerg Province
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? 10C low in a rural part of Nordoen Province
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? usually 7am sun rise, 9pm sun set but varies depending on region
How long are the days during the summer? ~14 hours of daylight and ~10 hours of night time
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? Depends on the region. Some desert regions can be vulnerable to extreme heat and dust storms, some plains region can be vulnerable to flooding. Those serve as the main natural threats during the summer months.

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? Many people love it as a time to relax and spend time outdoors.
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Election Day is a holiday and occurs in July every few years. "Prime Minister Day" is the second Monday in June and celebrates the country's democracy and its founding figures. "Family Day" occurs on the last Friday of August, and is typically considered the "end" of summer and celebrates parents and families.
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Many spend time outdoors, or open the windows inside, and spend time gardening, at the beach or pool, playing sports, or otherwise outdoors.
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? The beach, sporting events, theme parks
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Not really several centralized locations. Most summer tourism by Empirians is regional. But the most frequented "types of locations" so to speak are beaches, sporting events, and outdoor parks.
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? There are always at least a few million foreign tourists in the country during the summer month. Beaches, sporting events, and other outdoor spaces are very common destinations.
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? Yes. Children are typically out of school from the week after veteran's day in May until after Family Day in Late August.
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Petty Theft of small amounts tends to go up the most, but even then this is negligible as people are generally respectful of other's stuff and smaller crimes tend to have out of court resolutions (and as such, aren't generally in crime statistics)
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation?Nothing out of the ordinary.

[Grischun-Graubunden]

[spoiler= Summer in Grischun-Graubünden]
Unofficial/cultural start of summer: July 1
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): June 20-21-22 (depends)
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: Around September 4
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): September 20-21-22 (depends)

Let's Talk About the Weather

Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): Mostly mountains and plateau
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? Between 12 and 19 C (rarely exceeds 20 C)
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? Humidity. Summer is one of the rainiest seasons.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 20,5C on August 17, 1916
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? 5,9C on June 16, 1814
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? Sunrise: 5.28 am / Sunset 22.21 pm
How long are the days during the summer? Around 17 hours
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? Floods, global warming, thaw

Let's Talk About Your Nation

How do your nation's people feel about summer? Happiness and excitement, students tend to suffer stress more than in other times of the year
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which?
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Kayak, hiking, biking, swimming if it's warm.
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Most of the people travel to the Alps, to the lakes or abroad
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Alps, the Rhin falls, Verbier
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)?
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? July-August
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Con, rapes, alcoholism, drug abuse, hate crimes against tourists. Anyway, crimes are very rare
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation? It can be cold but not freezy at night, so someone can need a jumper if visiting the country
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[Veraguas]

Veraguas only has two seasons: Wet and dry.

[Malantara]

Veraguas only has two seasons: Wet and dry.

Same to Malantara

[Crimson Tree]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: A city can start summer whenever it likes
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): Not applicable
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: A city can end summer whenever it likes
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): Not applicable

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): Completely subterranean, lacks natural weather
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? It depends on what each city wishes their climate to be
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? See above
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? As the temperature is manually set, this is irrelevant
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? Again, see above
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? We're completely underground. This is irrelevant.
How long are the days during the summer? See above
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? No

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? The general consensus is "Oh sweet the beach arcology is open"
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Various natsumatsuri (Summer festivals) are held
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Visit the special themed arcologies and enjoy festivals
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Warren City Arcology, the capital, holds the largest festival out of the bunch.
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Warren City Arcology, Beach Arcology, Celebration Arcology
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? Quite a lot. They don't visit anywhere in particular
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? Yes, dates decided by individual cities
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Thefts by a small amount due to the tourists
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation? No

[Tummylandia and Susistan]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: Usually June 1st
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): N/A (closest thing legally is school break) (tummylandia only has 2 seasons, rainy and dry)
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: The second to third week of September. Stores start putting up halloween decorations around this time and it is considered "autumn".
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): N/A (closest thing legally is school break) (tummylandia only has 2 seasons, rainy and dry)

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): Mostly hilly islands, tropical in the low lying areas however temperate in more hilly areas
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? Usually 24 to 30 degrees celsius.
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? The nation mostly experiences 73% humidity.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? Around 45.8 degrees celsius at Branc Pass, Gran Savira.
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? 17.2 degrees celsius at San Jabalina, Serrano
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? Around 5:48 AM.
How long are the days during the summer? 12.5 hours.
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? There are lots, typhoons are the most prevalent, typically slamming the nation and the Philippines from July to October.

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? Summer is usually seen as a frenemy, friend because there are no classes, however enemy as it is ridiculously hot and as the saying goes "By the rain or by the sweat, either way you will get wet"
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Most holidays are celebrated in November-December however Isabella Perez' (national hero for fighting in WW2 against Japan) birthday is celebrated on July 18th.
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Mostly selling floats (ice cream above soda), barbecuing, and attending pride parades and fiestas
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Most people tend to go to the Philippines to celebrate their independence day (June 12) as Filipinos and Tummylandians are seen as similar people. Domestically, most choose to visit the mountains to go see relatives in the hills.
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? The three most popular places are San Verde, Paquibo, nicknamed the "Summer Capital of Tummylandia" due to its cool environment. Walakasabot Ski Resort, Bingus, the largest ski resort in the country, and Tenado Open Air Museum, where you get to experience what the Spanish Colonial and Pre-war eras.
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? Around 150,000 tourists visit Tummylandia and Susistan. Tourists typically stay in Tummyville, with their most popular sights being Tummyville Promenade, known for its peaceful walks at day and flea market by night. Mount Tulipano, where tourists are sent to as all the other mountains are too far, and Blahajstad's IKEA, which is more of a restaurant than an IKEA.
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? Summer break does exist, with it starting on the first Friday of June and ending on the second Monday of September.
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? The most common crime increase is burglary (more people are out of their homes) followed by assault (pride parades sometimes cause homophobic groups to get violent) followed by stalking (people tend to go out more).
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation? Most deaths in Tummylandia are in summer (increased spread of malaria, more people go outside which means more chances for car crashes and drowning, ski crashes are common)

[Ile de Richelieu]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: June 21st/June 24th
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): June 21st
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: August 31st
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): September 21st

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): polar / arctic / tundra / volcanic arctic island
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? 43 F° (6 C°)
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? humidity, yes
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 64.5 F° (18 C°) in june
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? 26 F° (-3 C°) in july
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? Around 1 am
How long are the days during the summer? Almost 24 hrs
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? Heavy wind, snowstorms, black ice

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? They wish it would be hotter but they get used to the arctic climate.
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? St. John the Baptist Day on june 24th
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Play sports, mostly hockey, football (soccer) and rugby.
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? If they can afford it, they like to visit other nations
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? 1- Hike to the Montagne de l'ours (also known as Beerenberg in Dutch language). 2-Visit the capital city of Port St-Jean (but 50% of our inhabitants live there) 3-Visit the remnants of old and abandonned dutch whaling bases
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? Almost none / Same destinations as above
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? June 20 to September 1st
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Drunkeness in public
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation?It's cold.

[Republic of Ayacucho]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: December 8 if falls on a Friday
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): December 19-21
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: March 1 if falls on a Monday
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): March 22

Let's Talk About the Weather

Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): From tundra and desert to rainforest, very diversified.
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? 20C at night and 30C during the day and high humidity, so it gets hotter
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? Humidity in most of the country except on the desert.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 33.2C on January 30th 2022
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? 17.4C on March 9th 2021
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? Rises at 3:05 am and sets at 9:30 pm
How long are the days during the summer? Approximately 18 hours
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which?

Let's Talk About Your Nation

How do your nation's people feel about summer? Joy
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Christmas and New Year
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Beach, hiking, biking
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any?
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Rapa Nui, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar are the most favourite places
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)?
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates?
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why?
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation?

[The Maidas]

Unofficial/cultural start of summer: The school year ends on or before 30 June, and hence "summer" is held to start the first week of July.
Approximate official start date of summer (solstice): June 21-22, due to us being in the Northern Hemisphere.
Unofficial/cultural end of summer: Liberation Day, on 3 September, or the Monday following it if it falls on a weekend. Schools go back after this date.
Approximate official end date of summer (equinox): September 21-22, due to us being in the Northern Hemisphere.

Let's Talk About the Weather
Describe your nation's biome(s) (e.g. desert, ocean, space, etc.): We sit in an archipelago in the North Atlantic near overlapping major tectonic plates. Hence, the biomes are somewhat variable; the West Coast tends to have temperate rainforest, the East Coast has more of a Mediterranean-style woodland, and the centre can vary widely between river valley plains and more mountainous plateaus and ranges.
What's the average daily temperature throughout summer? 25-30ºC highs, with 15-20ºC lows, are de rigueur.
Does your nation experience humidity, dry heat or something else (explain)? The West Coast is very humid in the summer, averaging around 75% relative humidity, and the East Coast is still decently humid despite having low summer precipitation, averaging around 65%. Most inland regions match the East Coast's humidity averages due to usually being on the leeward side of the mountains and hence having an Eastern-style precipitation pattern.
What/when was your nation's highest recorded summer temperature? 43.0ºC, on 24 July 1955 at Bitterfeld in the southern part of the province of New Burgundy, itself the nation's southernmost province.
What/when was your nation's lowest recorded summer temperature? -1.0ºC, on 15 July 1979 at Carruthers in the interior of the province of New Hibernia, the nation's northernmost province.
What time does the sun or its equivalent rise and set on the summer solstice? Ranging from 4:30-5:00am to 7:30-8:30pm depending on how far north and east you are. We don't observe Daylight Savings' Time, hence these times are earlier than they are in a lot of countries in comparable latitudes.
How long are the days during the summer? Usually peaking out at around 15 hours of sunlight.
Is your nation vulnerable to any natural disasters during the summer, and if so, which? On occasion, we'll get hurricanes or tropical storms, or conversely wildfires if there's a good drought on. Earthquakes that we get are not tied to season.

Let's Talk About Your Nation
How do your nation's people feel about summer? The sunniest and usually driest time of year! The rest of the year can get pretty gloomy and foggy in most areas, so summer is often treated as a welcome respite.
Does your nation celebrate any holidays during the summer, and if so, which? Summer is effectively holiday-less, though a proposal to institute a bank holiday on the first Monday of August has occasionally gained traction.
What are your people's favorite things to do during the summer? Hitting the beach, hiking, taking meals on restaurant terraces, hosting cookouts, outdoor festivals, and outdoor sporting events.
Can you describe your people's favorite vacations or trips to go on, if any? Upper-class Maideans may hit their private cottages in the hill country or travel abroad, especially to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean; working-class Maideans are often accused of taking rowdy weekends "on the lash" in unfamiliar cities with their mates, or to our neighbours in Palmira because flights, lodging, food, and (crucially) alcohol tend to be very cheap.
What are the three most popular places in your nation during the summer? Our largest city of Moritzburg, of course, but second and third place are increasingly taken by the Avalonian Hill Country in the north and the Golden Islands to the southeast of Moritzburg.
How many tourists visit your nation during the summer, and where are their favorite destinations (other than above)? An estimated 28.5 million tourists visited the Maidas in 2019, and their favourite destinations aside from Moritzburg tend to be our other major cities such as Dassania (our national capital), Santa Maria (capital of the Spanish province of Axacán), and St Charles (the largest English-speaking city).
Do your nation's schoolchildren go on summer break, and if so, generally through which dates? As mentioned above, school years in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education are designed to have breaks in July and August. This varies by region, but as an example, Moritzburg's public schools let out on 30 June in 2022 and resumed instruction on 6 September.
Which crime(s) experience(s) the greatest increases, by how much and why? Summary offences such as public intoxication, vandalism, and simple assault may double in some areas, while serious indictable offences such as murder, rape, and distribution of drugs might go up slightly and are often combined with intoxication offences. Interestingly, there is only a limited correlation between the summer season and driving while impaired, even though average consumption of alcohol goes up substantially in this season.
Is there anything else special about summer in your nation? Maideans often lay claim to the invention of the hurricane party, with the 1961 "Santa Ana 'Bloc' Party" in an urban neighbourhood of Montenuovo during Hurricane Debbie being cited as ground zero for the Maidas' own Black Power movement. The block party was organized to share resources between several black-majority tower blocks in the neighborhood, despite police curfews and violence, since the resources the Santa Ana barrio received from the city were generally quite poor. Hurricane parties tend to have a more apolitical nature these days, but the province of Axacán commemorates 11 September as both Día de la República (in honour of our 1949 republican constitution) and Día del Bloque in honour of the party's riot against harassment by police officers on that night in 1961.