IFC Capital City Selection Thread (OOC/IFC Only)

[Novo Wagondia]

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International Freedom Coalition

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Hello members; I'm thrilled to announce the beginning of the bidding process for our new IFC capital city, seeing as our longtime Secretary General, Bratislav, has left the alliance and therefore invalidated our Musrum campus. Any full member of the IFC is free to submit an application, which will be filed and examined before an open and free vote in several days. Best of luck, and long live our proud coalition.

Current Applications

-Mocsow,Pillowlandia
-Ardonite Bay,Shazbotdom
-Divouga, Guadalupador
-Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia
-Noromoerr,Vikden
-Alexandria,Libraria and Ausitoria
-Kairaku, Flardania

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[hr][/hr][align=center][size=150]Capital Candidacy Application[/size]
[i][color=#008080]City of [Insert Name Here][/color][/i][/align]
[hr][/hr][color=#000080][size=120]National Information[/size][/color][hr][/hr]
[b] Formal Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Shortened Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Demonym:[/b]
[b]Capital city:[/b]
[b]National Population (RP):[/b]
[b]Head of State:[/b]
[b]Head of Government:[/b]
[b]Currency:[/b]
[b]Language: [/b]
[b]Map (with candidate city):[/b]
[hr][/hr][size=120][color=#000080]City Overview[/color][/size][hr][/hr]
[b]Formal Name:[/b]
[b]State/Province:[/b]
[b]Leader of Local Government:[/b]
[b]Population:[/b]
[b]Demonym:[/b]
[b]GDP Per Capita:[/b]
[b]Public Support for Candidacy (x/100):[/b]
[hr][/hr][size=120][color=#000080]Infrastructure[/color][/size][hr][/hr]
[b]Mark all that apply to the candidate city:[/b]
[] Taxi Service
[] City Bus Service
[] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes)
[] Trolleybus Service
[] Subway/Underground Service
[] Tram/Light Rail Service
[] Commuter Rail Service
[] High Speed Rail Service
[] Ferry/River Taxi Service
[b]What is/are the major airport(s)?[/b]
[size=90][i]How far are they from the city center?[/i]
[i]How far are they from the proposed HQ site?[/i][/size]
[b]What is/are the major train station(s)?[/b]
[size=90][i]How far are they from the city center?[/i]
[i]How far are they from the proposed HQ site?[/i][/size]
[b]Are there port facilities?[/b]
[hr][/hr][size=120][color=#000080]Livability and Cultural Experience[/color][/size][hr][/hr]
[b]Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?:[/b]
[] World class museums and galleries
[] Major research universities
[] Public libraries
[] Major sports teams
[] Historic district
[] Waterfront
[] Ample green space
[] Vibrant nightlife
[] Notable arts or cultural celebrations
[] Major performing arts venues
[b]Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?:[/b]
[b]What are the most popular recreational activities?:[/b]
[b]What are the most popular tourist attractions?:[/b]
[b]Demographics Profile:[/b]
[size=90][i]Majority Ethnicity:[/i]
[i]Notable Minority Ethnicities:[/i]
[i]Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin):[/i]
[i]Majority Language:[/i]
[i]Notable Minority Language(s):[/i]
[i]Majority Religion:[/i]
[i]Notable Minority Religion(s):[/i][/size]
[b]What are the restrictions placed on:[/b]
[size=90][i]Religious expression:[/i]
[i]Free speech/ assembly:[/i]
[i]LGBT communities:[/i]
[i]Immigrants/ foreigners:[/i]
[i]Consumption of alcohol:[/i]
[i]Use of narcotics:[/i][/size]
[b]What are the options available to IFC staff and families in:[/b]
[size=90][i]Healthcare?:[/i]
[i]Education?:[/i]
[i]Housing?:[/i][/size]
[hr][/hr][size=120][color=#000080]Political Engagement[/color][/size][hr][/hr]
[b]Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city?[/b]
[b]Which other international organizations have offices in the city?[/b]
[b]How many embassies or consulates are located in the city?[/b]
[b]Has the city hosted political summits or international events before?[/b]
[b]Check all those which apply to the candidate city:[/b]
[] Major think tanks
[] Major media organizations
[] Regional government facilities
[] National government facilities
[] Convention centers
[] Sister cities
[hr][/hr][size=120][color=#000080]Economy/ Business Activity[/color][/size][hr][/hr]
[b]Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?:[/b]
[b]Are there any large multinational corporations based there?:[/b]
[b]Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance?[/b]
[b]What are the major industries/exports?[/b]
[b]Are there any incentives for foreign investment?[/b]
[b]What is the unemployment rate?[/b]
[b]What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations?[/b]
[b]Population below the poverty line (x%/100):[/b]
[hr][/hr][size=120][color=#000080]Security[/color][/size][hr][/hr]
[b]Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city?[/b]
[size=90][i]If so, which facilities?[/i][/size]
[b]How many police officers are in the local force?[/b]
[b]How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection?[/b]
[b]Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details.[/b]
[b]Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area?[/b]
[size=90][i]If so, which ones?[/i][/size]
[hr][/hr][size=120][color=#000080]IFC Compound[/color][/size][hr][/hr]
[b]Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ:[/b]
[b]Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit:[/b]
[b]What neighborhoods surround the proposed site?[/b]
[size=90][i]Please give a brief description of these areas:[/i][/size]
[b]Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use?[/b]
[size=90][i]If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so?[/i][/size]
[b]Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city?[/b]
[size=90][i]If so, which ones?[/i][/size]

[size=85]As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? [/size]

[floatleft]Signature: _____________________________[/floatleft][floatright]Date:_______________________[/floatright][/blocktext][/table][/td]

[Grande Republic of Arcadia]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application City of Bay June National Information Formal Nation Name: Grande Republic of Arcadia Shortened Nation Name: Arcadia Demonym: Arcadian Capital city: Casatolo National Population (RP): 3.156 billion Head of State: Prime Minister Munche Head of Government: High Parliament Currency: ARcadian dollar (It is going to be changed soon) Language: english Map (with candidate city): City Overview Formal Name: Bay June State/Province: Commonwealth of BayJune Leader of Local Government: Mayor David Fitzgerald Population: 423,678,999 Demonym:Arcadian GDP Per Capita: Public Support for Candidacy (x/100): 90/100 Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [+] Taxi Service [+] City Bus Service [+] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [] Trolleybus Service [+] Subway/Underground Service [+] Tram/Light Rail Service [+] Commuter Rail Service [+] High Speed Rail Service [+] Ferry/River Taxi Service What is/are the major airport(s)? BJI| Bay June int. Airport How far are they from the city center? 17 miles How far are they from the proposed HQ site? 6 miles What is/are the major train station(s)? Red line transit, Green line transit, BayJune station, How far are they from the city center? unkown How far are they from the proposed HQ site? not far Are there port facilities?Yes Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [+] World class museums and galleries [+] Major research universities [+] Public libraries [+] Major sports teams [+] Historic district [+] Waterfront [+] Ample green space [+] Vibrant nightlife [+] Notable arts or cultural celebrations [+] Major performing arts venues Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: yes What are the most popular recreational activities?: Movies, Museums, theaters, Water parks, beach What are the most popular tourist attractions?: BayJune pier, BayJune Arcadian history Museums. Demographics Profile: Majority Ethnicity: White Notable Minority Ethnicities: White, Asian Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin): New Dacruzian Majority Language: English Notable Minority Language(s): German Majority Religion: Christianity Notable Minority Religion(s):none What are the restrictions placed on: Military instillation which litter the outskirts of the city and some in the city Religious expression: Free speech/ assembly:Yes LGBT communities: Yes but not common Immigrants/ foreigners: Yes Consumption of alcohol: Yes Use of narcotics: No What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Apartments, houses Healthcare?: Yes Education?: Yes Housing?: Yes Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city? GRA foreign legion, misc trade alliances Which other international organizations have offices in the city? none How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? none Has the city hosted political summits or international events before? Yes Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [+] Major think tanks [+] Major media organizations [+] Regional government facilities [+] National government facilities [+] Convention centers [+] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: Yes Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: Yes Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? Yes What are the major industries/exports? Weapons manufacturing, Tourism, and eletronics and fishing Are there any incentives for foreign investment? Yes What is the unemployment rate? 1% What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? 23.3% Population below the poverty line (x%/100): Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? If so, which facilities? How many police officers are in the local force? 27,892,389 How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? 983 oofficers Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. Yes In 2031 during the War in Dacruz several enemy soldiers started running over civilians only 12 were killed and the small warship they managed to get into the harbour was sunk immediately Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area?No If so, which ones? IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: It is a recently built building that is currently empty. It has 103 stories and can provide offices for any IFC worker. It is also nearby BayJune Police headquarters which houses BayJunes division of Fox Company which is a Para-military police unit. What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? It is in the Business District Please give a brief description of these areas: Many businesses and it is near the retail district of the city it also has many houses just down the street from it. (The GRA's crime rate in nearly non-existent) Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? No If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city? If so, which ones? As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Yes Signature: _____________________________ Date:_______________________

[Pillowlandia]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application City of Moscou National Information Formal Nation Name: Armed Republic of Pillowlandia, of the Pilllowlandian Commonwealth Shortened Nation Name: Pillowlandia Demonym: Pillowlandian Capital city: Pillowgrad National Population (RP): 653 Million Head of State: President Aaron Johgs Head of Government: Pillowlandian Congress Currency: Pillow Language: Official Language: English. Other Major Languages: Swahili, Lingala, Zulu,Hausa, Yoruba, and Ibo Map (with candidate city): Here. City Overview Formal Name: Moscou State/Province: South Pillowlandia Oblast Leader of Local Government: Antonio Goncalves Population: 10 Million Demonym: Moscowian GDP Per Capita: 132,582 Pillows, above the national median Public Support for Candidacy (x/100): 82% before being informed of details. 92% following infodump, primary reason against is potential to cause traffic durring particular summits. Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [x] Taxi Service [x] City Bus Service [x] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [] Trolleybus Service [x] Subway/Underground Service [] Tram/Light Rail Service [x] Commuter Rail Service [x] High Speed Rail Service [] Ferry/River Taxi Service What is/are the major airport(s)? Moscou International Airport, Moscou Military Airbase, Moscou Naval Airfield, Moscou Cargo Terminal How far are they from the city center? MIA, international airport, is 24 miles from the CBDs. MNA,naval Airfield, is 45 miles from CBD. Cargo terminal is 14. Military Airbase is 70 miles. How far are they from the proposed HQ site? Same distance, give or take roughly 500 yards What is/are the major train station(s)? Moscou Grand Terminal,and Cargo Terminal How far are they from the city center? Grand terminal is directly in the center of the city, the cargo terminal is 17. How far are they from the proposed HQ site? Grand terminal is three blocks whilst the cargo terminal is 17. Are there port facilities? Yes, Capetown Harbor is the single largest cargo transit point in the nation. It is responsible for nearly 500 Million PIllows of goods on a slow day. Moscou Ships, is the single largest shipyard in the entire nation. It is one of four shipyards certified for Nuclear powered craft assembly. Johnsons-Brothers, is the second largest shipyard, designers of most Pillowlandian Subs. Moscou Docks, the Atlantic and Southern Ocean Fleet headquarters. Home to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Fleets. The 11th, 13th, and 12th battlegroups also call it home. Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [x] World class museums and galleries [x] Major research universities [x] Public libraries [x] Major sports teams [x] Historic district [x] Waterfront [] Ample green space [x] Vibrant nightlife [] Notable arts or cultural celebrations [x] Major performing arts venues Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: The closest national park is 100 Miles away, however on the central highway it takes roughly an hour for transit. Half hour on high speed train. What are the most popular recreational activities?: Swimming, soccer, and basketball What are the most popular tourist attractions?: The historical shipyards, from the Pillowslavian era. Cape Peninsula, and Robben Island are the second and third respectively. Demographics Profile: The city is home to massive industrial parks and is one of the key intermodal points in the entire Commonwealth. Combined with extensive military and universities the population is nearly 57% 18-31 year olds, with 60% being male. the rest is 20% 1-18, 18% is 31-63 and the remaining 5% is 63+ Majority Ethnicity: 73% Pillowlandian Notable Minority Ethnicities: 10% German, 15% English Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin): The largest distinct, due to the government's borrowing of many key aspects, group is the German community. It remains one of the larger central city tourist spots and has been home to nearly 95% German ethnic background from the formation of the current government. Majority Language: English, due to global trade and commerce Notable Minority Language(s): Zulu, Swahili Majority Religion: Christianity Notable Minority Religion(s): Islam What are the restrictions placed on: Religious expression: it is encouraged by the municipal government. Free speech/ assembly: No restrictions. LGBT communities: Extensive anti-discrimination legislation in place both federally and locally. Immigrants/ foreigners: Standard immigration procedure. Which is five years of permanent residence and basic literacy and historical background on nation and traditions. (classes are provided for the illiterate.) Consumption of alcohol: National restrictions only, age of majority required for consumption. Use of narcotics: Recreational use is allowed, with restrictions of not while on duty or operating a motor vehicle. heroin and cocaine remain schedule-1 drugs. What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Healthcare?: Unless on the path to residence what ever is provided by origin nation's government. However we are more than happy to begin work on cross-accepting benefits between nations. Education?: Those who plan to stay longer than 6 months are provided with access to the public schooling system. Housing?: There is a large quantity of affordable and upper level residential housing being built due to population growth. If the need arises then we are willing to work with local nearby building owners to negotiate subsidized housing costs, on us. Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city? The economic head of the Circle Entente, regional alliance, is located here. Which other international organizations have offices in the city? Potential home to a branch of ADS headquaters pending addressing of needed headquarters in further meetings. How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? Nearly three dozen consulates are open in the city, there are several more being prepared. All embassies are located in the national capital, Pillowgrad. Has the city hosted political summits or international events before? Not with the current administration, was home to several peace talks during the Pillowsalvian era. Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [] Major think tanks [x] Major media organizations [x] Regional government facilities [x] National government facilities [x] Convention centers [] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: Yes Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: -Pillow Pets International -Johnsons-Brothers Shipyards Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? Yes, one of the largest financial sectors in the Commonwealth What are the major industries/exports? Arms manufacturing, ship building, financial services Are there any incentives for foreign investment? Depends on project, for most there is a roughly 50% ten year tax break, with a minimum investment. What is the unemployment rate? 3.6% and falling. What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? If an organization is registered as a non-profit then there is no taxes levied. Population below the poverty line (x%/100): 5%, thanks to massive economic growth in the city. Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? Yes. If so, which facilities? Moscou Docks, the Atlantic and Southern Ocean Naval Headquarters. Fort Pillow, home to the 11th QRF Division. How many police officers are in the local force? 39,450 active uniformed officers How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? For day to day operations roughly 300 are currently projected to be alloted. During large scale meetings other units can be diverted to the IFC detail as needed. Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. No, however it is thought that a smaller regional airfield was used by several Tortuga Blanca terrorists prior to their attacks upon allied soil. (regional event) Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area? No. If so, which ones? IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: A building former commissioned by both the Federal Commonwealth government and local government for mixed use it was quickly mothballed after construction due to excessive costs for operating such small numbers of staff. When fully running and staffed it will be cheaper than most modern buildings in terms of energy and carbon footprint. The pair of 250,000 square foot triangular buildings are built for collaboration, much like the newest public schools, which is seen as a perfect space for the IFC. With large spaces meant for both large and small scale group work. However, there is allotted spaces for sectioned off spaces for more sensitive or private meetings or alone time. The campus has several helipads on both the roof and the joint green space is able to be modified for up to two additional pads. All windows are double paned and double spaced bullet resistant, with several areas equipped with bulletproof, glass. This allows for extensive natural light and for secrecy to be maintained. Access from the main roads lead to underground parking spaces which are protected by reinforced steel gates that are equipped with dual guard houses with independent ventilation. If a rouge car manages to bypass the gate there is set road spikes to force a slow speed, and a row of quick-raise billiards. Communication is provided by 24/7 monitored and guarded hardwired connections directly into the secure Milnet. Wireless connections are routed through two to three military communications satellites, normal cellular service is available though not recommended for sensitive data. The entire building is built to be easy to evacuate in case of an emergency, due to government requirements. As such there are multiple exit points from any location on campus and the entire internal network is capable of being either removed or destroyed in less than an hour. A side effect of this is that wiring and renovations to the network are easy as most sections of wire are very modular and the servers built for compatibility and security. What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? The campus is situated on the edge of the central business district, and on its northern side gives way to middle class residential housing that gives way to lower class and suburban sprawl. All other directions lead to the busy CBD which houses the financial centers, upscale housing, and much of the cities fine arts. Please give a brief description of these areas: the CBD is home to the cities rich, from celebrity to business mongel. It houses the various concert halls, art galleries, and museums of the city. The northern side is where the city is mainly housing and light commercial, it quickly gives way to the highway and suburbs. Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? The only construction would be installation of networking equipment from each nations, if they choose to deploy their own, that is compatible with the current gear. Aside from that it can begin to be moved into in just two weeks to allow time for training and drilling of domestic and international security personal as well as the construction of additional landing pads in the central green space if desired. If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? Roughly 50,000 Pillows and two weeks. Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city? Unless extraordinarily different in mission, or needing massive quantities of space no. There is sufficient space inside for many departments. If so, which ones? As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Signature: Aaron Johgs Date:May twentieth of the year twenty-sixteen.

edited for spelling of city due to canon changes

[Shazbotdom]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application Ardonite Bay, near City of Newark National Information Formal Nation Name: The Shazbotdom Empire Shortened Nation Name: Shazbotdom Demonym: Shazite Capital city: Shaz City National Population (RP): 25.438 Billion Head of State: Larry Williams, Supreme Emperor Head of Government: Stephanie F. Alridge, Prime Minister Currency: Black Dollar (B$) Language: English Map (with candidate city): Map City Overview Formal Name: Imperial City-State of Newark State/Province:Albrnath Province Leader of Local Government: Mayor Derrick S. Dominich Population: 3,329,372 as of 2020 Census Demonym: Newarkian GDP Per Capita: B$13,003,881 Public Support for Candidacy: 92/100 Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [X] Taxi Service [X] City Bus Service [X] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [X] Trolleybus Service [X] Subway/Underground Service [X] Tram/Light Rail Service [X] Commuter Rail Service [X] High Speed Rail Service [X] Ferry/River Taxi Service What is/are the major airport(s)? Hawthorne Regional Airport Ambrosia International Airport How far are they from the city center? 10-14 Kilometers How far are they from the proposed HQ site? 45-51 Kilometers What is/are the major train station(s)? Imperial Station How far are they from the city center? 2 Kilometers How far are they from the proposed HQ site? 42 Kilometers Are there port facilities? Yes Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [X] World class museums and galleries [X] Major research universities [X] Public libraries [] Major sports teams [] Historic district [X] Waterfront [X] Ample green space [X] Vibrant nightlife [X] Notable arts or cultural celebrations [X] Major performing arts venues Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: Yes What are the most popular recreational activities?: Hiking, Movies, Paintball What are the most popular tourist attractions?: Imperial Art Museum Demographics Profile: Majority Ethnicity: Shazite Notable Minority Ethnicities: English and Italian Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin): Ganosian Majority Language: English Notable Minority Language(s): Shazite, Italian Majority Religion: Christian Notable Minority Religion(s): Islam, Buddhism, Taoism What are the restrictions placed on: Religious expression: None Free speech/ assembly: None LGBT communities: None Immigrants/ foreigners: Work Visa required to work if no Green Card is issued Consumption of alcohol: Allowed for those 22+ Use of narcotics: Within households, not allowed in public. What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Healthcare?: More than 16 Imperial Accredited Hospitals, 37 Free Clinics, and 91 Urgent Cares Clinics Education?: 140 Public and Private schools Housing?: Housing will be made available for free to Ambassadors and their families at the facility, or 50% discounted pricing for housing within the city. Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city? No Which other international organizations have offices in the city? None How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? None Has the city hosted political summits or international events before? No Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [] Major think tanks [X] Major media organizations [X] Regional government facilities [X] National government facilities [X] Convention centers [] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: Regional offices for the Imperial stock exchange Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: None Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? Yes What are the major industries/exports? Computer Technology, Automobiles Are there any incentives for foreign investment? The Empire leaves that up to each individual corporation What is the unemployment rate? 1.007% What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? 0% Population below the poverty line (x%/100): 2% Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? Yes If so, which facilities? Maine Air Corps Facility How many police officers are in the local force? 11,645 How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? 150-200 Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. No Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area? No If so, which ones? N/A IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: Image Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: A former resort that was abandoned when the former investment company went bankrupt, it was purchased by the local government, which maintained it to prevent deterioration of the facility. Turned over to the Imperial Authority 1 year prior to balance out the budget of the local government. What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? Locale is in the bay, no neighborhoods surround it. Please give a brief description of these areas: N/A Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? Renovations are currently underway, due to be completed in 1 month. If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? N/A Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city? Yes If so, which ones? Any agency can be housed within the Complex as there is enough space, with room to grow. As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Signature: Larry Williams Date:21 May, 2020 SSC

[Guadalupador]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application City of Divouga National Information Formal Nation Name: Federal Union of Guadalupador Shortened Nation Name: Guadalupador Demonym: Guadalupadorian Capital city: Divouga National Population (RP): 120 Million Head of State: Saito Marcos Head of Government: Saito Marcos Currency: Rublyen Language: Dorian Map (with candidate city): Map City Overview Formal Name: Divouga State/Province: Divoushtikhde Province (Divoushtiqhde) Leader of Local Government: Abrido Babaso Population: 7,000,000 Demonym: Divougan GDP Per Capita: 71,554 Rublyens Public Support for Candidacy (x/100): 84 % of the Public Approves Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [X] Taxi Service [X] City Bus Service [X] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [] Trolleybus Service [X] Subway/Underground Service [X] Tram/Light Rail Service [X] Commuter Rail Service [X] High Speed Rail Service [] Ferry/River Taxi Service What is/are the major airport(s)? Shujiro Nagamo International Airport, Eiidun National Airport How far are they from the city center? SNIA is 8 km, ENA is 12 km How far are they from the proposed HQ site? SNIA: 6 km. ENA: 10 km What is/are the major train station(s)? Divouga Central Station How far are they from the city center? 600 meters How far are they from the proposed HQ site? 1 km Are there port facilities? No Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [X] World class museums and galleries [X] Major research universities [X] Public libraries [X] Major sports teams [X] Historic district [] Waterfront [X] Ample green space [X] Vibrant nightlife [X] Notable arts or cultural celebrations [X] Major performing arts venues Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: Yes. What are the most popular recreational activities?: Attending city festivals, sporting events, and city nightlife What are the most popular tourist attractions?: Divoushtikhde Palace, DorTelecom Stadium, Guadalupadorian National Museum of Art, Museum of Guadalupadorian History, Divouga Museum of Natural History, Divouga Steppe Space Center. Demographics Profile: Majority Ethnicity: Guadalupadorian Notable Minority Ethnicities: Seitrian, Kirishinan, Arcadonisian Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin): Arcadonisia Majority Language: Dorian Notable Minority Language(s): French, English Majority Religion: Guadalan Notable Minority Religion(s): Christianity, Lake Shore Order, Judaism What are the restrictions placed on: Religious expression: None Free speech/ assembly: None LGBT communities: None Immigrants/foreigners: As long as they abide by local laws, no restrictions. Consumption of alcohol: None Use of narcotics: Class II Substances (Hard Drugs) are locally criminalized. What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Healthcare?: Three High Class Medical Centers within the city limits, 10 clinics, 26 Private Practitioners Education?: Two major research institutions, and seven different international schools for all school aged children, as well as 45 public schools. Housing?: Over 9,000 different housing areas of all sorts are up for rent or purchase. Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city? None Which other international organizations have offices in the city? The International Space Agency, International Sovereign Coalition. How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? ~20 Has the city hosted political summits or international events before? No Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [X] Major think tanks [X] Major media organizations [X] Regional government facilities [X] National government facilities [X] Convention centers [X] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: Yes, the Guadalupadorian National Exchange Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: Yes Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? Yes What are the major industries/exports? Computer equipment, information technology, medical equipment, and aeronautics. Are there any incentives for foreign investment? Yes What is the unemployment rate? 9% What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? 10% Tax Population below the poverty line (x%/100): 6% Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? Yes If so, which facilities? Guadalupadorian National Aerospace Defense Command, Guadalupadorian Armed Forces Command: Divouga[DiCOM], Fort Rindu, Tedise Air Base. How many police officers are in the local force? 23,800 How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? 570 Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. None Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area? None If so, which ones? IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: The Compound has recently been built by Tesede LLC, and Amdo Construction Syndicate. It is a series of four different large office buildings with thousands of sq meters of available mixed use space. Each of the four buildings vary in height ranging from 350 to 400 meters. What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? Financial District, New Embassy Row, International Square, Chibritinuma Park Please give a brief description of these areas: The Financial District is where the Guadalupadorian National Exchange is located, and is where most if not all financial/banking dealing take place. New Embassy Row is where all the Foreign Embassies are located, it was named after the original Embassy Row in Nosamo. International Square is a mixed use area, mainly retail and residential zoning. Chibritinuma Park is a greenspace, with some small high-income residential space around the park. Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? No If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city? Yes If so, which ones? The Blue Cross As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Absolutely Signature: Saito Marcos, and Myra Soymian Date:27/7/2026

[Novo Wagondia]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application City of Santa Catalina National Information Formal Nation Name: The Constitutional Empire of Wagondia Shortened Nation Name: Wagondia Demonym: Wagain Capital city: Santa Catalina National Population (RP): 733,310,046 Head of State: HSM Emperor Edward I Head of Government: Prime Minister Joaquin Caetano Currency: Osperita Language: Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French Map (with candidate city): The Empire and her capital City Overview Formal Name: Santa Catalina State/Province: Distrito Federal Leader of Local Government: Mayor Daniela Carrico Population: 2,612,100 Demonym: Catalinense GDP Per Capita: $40,548 NSD Public Support for Candidacy (x/100): 92% Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [x] Taxi Service [x] City Bus Service [x] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [] Trolleybus Service [x] Subway/Underground Service [x] Tram/Light Rail Service [x] Commuter Rail Service [x] High Speed Rail Service [x] Ferry/River Taxi Service What is/are the major airport(s)? -Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l Airport -José Bonifácio City Airfield -Marechal Pessoa Air Force Station How far are they from the city center? Kubitschek Airport: 15.5 miles/24.9 km Bonifácio Field: 3.5 miles/5.6 km Pessoa AFS: 26.7 miles/43.0 km How far are they from the proposed HQ site? Kubitschek Airport: 17.2 miles/27.7 km Bonifácio Field: 1.8 miles/2.9 km Pessoa AFS: 25.1 miles/40.4 km What is/are the major train station(s)? -Almenara Station (general rail service) -Morfasso Station (high speed connections on the Atlantic coast) How far are they from the city center? Almenara Station: On Site Morfasso Station: 3.4 miles/5.5 km How far are they from the proposed HQ site? Almenara Station: 1.7 miles/2.7 km Morfasso Station: 4.9 miles/5.5 km Are there port facilities? Yes, there are both commercial and passenger port facilities in the Canal District of Santa Catalina. The city is 140 miles upriver from the coastal resort town of Belmonte, and is a popular destination for river cruises and ferries. Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [X] World class museums and galleries -Notably the The Itinga Gallery of Indigenous Art, National Hall of the Humanities, Barbosa Museum of Modern Art, Museum of the City of Santa Catalina, Braganza & Aracuai Institute, and The Wagain Museum of the Southern Americas. [X] Major research universities -Notably the Washington Luis University, Almenara University, and the Houssay Institute of Science. [X] Public libraries -The Santa Catalina city library system is the most extensive in the country. [X] Major sports teams -Santa Catalina is home to one major league baseball team (Cruzeiros), two major soccer teams (Libertadores and Erebango), and facilities for major tennis, volleyball, horse racing, sailing, rowing, boxing, athletics, and basketball competitions. [X] Historic district -Santa Catalina is divided into 16 boroughs and 90 neighborhoods, each with its own distinct historic identity. The most historic areas are considered to be the Republican Quarter, where the city was born as an ambitious interior development project, and Imperial City, home to the vast majority of the Wagain government. [X] Waterfront -Santa Catalina is situated along both banks of the Rio Jequitinhonha, and is well regarded for its pristine riverine beaches and extensive walking and biking paths. This serves not only as an attraction for locals and tourists, but as a natural riparian buffer zone to protect the city from storm surges and floods. [X] Ample green space -Santa Catalina is home to Morro do Cruzeiro, a forested rock pinnacle surrounded by preserved nature and accessible only by cable car. In addition, the six public parks and garden systems administered by the Emperor's park warden make up almost 15% of the city's area. [X] Vibrant nightlife -The area of Santa Catalina known as the Camerino Bank is well known as a lively destination for youth at all hours. The trademark of the borough is the Apalua, outdoor bars which never close and are famous for house-made drinks. You are considered a true local if you live within earshot of the late-night bossa nova. [X] Notable arts or cultural celebrations -The pinnacle of cultural life in Santa Catalina is the annual Ciclovida ceremony, meant to celebrate the cycle of life. It begins on Nov. 3rd, after the mournful All Soul's Day, as a way to celebrate the memory of the dead and the love and adventure ahead for the living. For 8 days, all local businesses close early and every neighborhood hosts their own public cultural events. Other festivals include Santa Catalina Fashion Week in September, Italian heritage month in July, and the Salacanna Film Festival in February. [X] Major performing arts venues -The performing arts are a treasured part of local life, centered around the Curiango Arts District with its Boyaca Center for the Performing Arts , Castrejon Institute, and Clara Sousa Martin Theater Hall. Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: Yes: In addition to green areas within the city itself, the 200 sq km of rainforest in Alto Cariri National Park is only 50 miles away. What are the most popular recreational activities?: Beachgoers frequently swim or sail in the river, and locals are well known for their casual games of beach volleyball or soccer. There are several cycling events and road races throughout the year, and many capoeira studios. What are the most popular tourist attractions?: Many tourists are drawn to the color of the Curiango Arts District, the natural beauty of Monte Formosa or Morro do Cruzeiro, the warm river beaches, and the monuments and museums of the Republican Quarter and Imperial City. The National Botanical Gardens are world renowned, as are the weekend samba battles and roaring soccer matches. Demographics Profile: Majority Ethnicity: No one ethnicity has a majority; Santa Catalina is a broadly diverse city Notable Minority Ethnicities: White Hispanic, Mixed Race, Afro-Wagain, Italian Largest foreign-born communities: Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese Majority Language: Portuguese Notable Minority Language(s): Italian, English, Spanish Majority Religion: Roman Catholic Notable Minority Religion(s): Candomblé, Protestantism, Judaism, Shintoism What are the restrictions placed on: Religious expression: Religious expression of all kinds is protected under Wagain law so long as it does not involve harming others or property. Free speech/ assembly: Free speech and peaceful assembly is also a protected right in all cases. LGBT communities: Santa Catalina is one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the country, with anti-discrimination ordinances and full equality under the law. Immigrants/ foreigners: Wagondia has a liberal refugee and immigration stance, and all documented foreigners are treated equally under the law, though serious criminal violations may resort in deportation for those not protected under diplomatic immunity. Consumption of alcohol: All areas of the city are licensed to sell alcohol but consumption beyond parental oversight is limited to those older than 18. Use of narcotics: Use of marijuana is legal for both recreational and medicinal purposes, while harder drugs are illegal. Consequences under the law are focused on rehabilitation rather than punishment. What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Healthcare: The Wagain Government covers healthcare costs for all foreign diplomatic staff and immediate families. This includes government health insurance, disability benefits, and dental care. Education: Foreign diplomatic staff and families are entitled to local public schooling, and can also apply for private or charter schools. For an especially high quality of education, the Wagain government is planning to subsidize an international school for the children of headquarters personnel. Housing: The government is planning to construct full on-site housing options for headquarters personnel and families, though they would be free to rent or buy more spacious accommodations in the surrounding neighborhoods. Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city? The IU (Imperosphere Union), Latin American Integration Association, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Which other international organizations have offices in the city? African Development Bank Group, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, Organization of American States, WHO, and the WTO. How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? Santa Catalina hosts 149 embassies Has the city hosted political summits or international events before? Yes, it has hosted an ICON alliance summit, two multinational cultural expositions and fairs, and innumerable multinational summits or state visits. Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [x] Major think tanks [x] Major media organizations [x] Regional government facilities [x] National government facilities [x] Convention centers [x] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: Yes, the Santa Catalina Mercantile Exchange began trading in 1917 and is now one of the most prominent in the hemisphere. Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: Yes, the largest being PDC Wagondia Airways, our flag carrier, the Wagain General Media Group, the renewable energy giant Ecopetrolina, and retail conglomerate Guilherme's. Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? Yes; the Santa Catalina Federal Bank is the largest in the country, and both the Wagain Treasury and Wagain Development Fund are headquartered in the city. What are the major industries/exports? Santa Catalina has long been regarded for its retail, film, finance and print publication industries, though the economy is diversified by major contributions from emerging high tech, biotechnology, and biochemical industries large manufacturing projects in the auto, arms, and aerospace industries, and a service sector led by tourism. Blue collar jobs are further supported by a strong construction sector, and traditional beef, diamond, cocoa, and beverage exports. Are there any incentives for foreign investment? Yes; foreign investment is welcomed, especially in the manufacturing sector, which provides stable jobs for rural workers immigrating to the large cities of the Wagain South Atlantic corridor. There are standard tax breaks, as well as opportunities for joint development and research with local companies and universities, and subsidized local housing for workers accompanied by transit links and security services. Service companies are attracted by some of the lowest corporate tax rates of any city in the country, liberal views of foreigners, the free trade agreements Wagondia shares with many countries, and the recent designation of special industrial corridors in the suburbs, which the city sells at lower rates than surrounding areas in exchange for local employment. Companies who employ sustainable practices like green roofing, native landscaping, wastewater recycling and energy efficiency also receive substantial tax breaks on the local, state, and federal levels. What is the unemployment rate? 5.4% What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? Non-profit intergovernmental organizations are not taxed Population below the poverty line (x%/100): 8.7% Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? Yes If so, which facilities? -Pessoa Air Force Station -Garajuva Island Army Station and Arsenal -Fort Geisel -Fort Saenz How many police officers are in the local force? 10,579 (4.05 per 1,000 residents) How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? 710 officers on normal days, to be raised for major summits or events Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. No Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area? No IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: Satellite Overview: Algarvia Campus, Santa Catalina Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: -The Algarvia headquarters is an attempt by the brightest architects and urban planners in Wagondia to synthesize the values of urban innovation and modernity with the natural space and calming fluidity of a riverside neighborhood. Some of the world's most groundbreaking sustainable design has come to prominence in the many offices, institutes, lecture halls, and conference centers on campus, melding steel and glass with the luscious cloud forests and tall grass hills of the wild landscape. One of the most extensive wastewater recycling systems in the hemisphere and a vast network of on-site solar and wind power facilities allows for a zero-waste campus with emissions neutralized through native habitat replenishment. Everything from the bird populations restored to the acres of wildflower meadow to the wide range of locally-sourced cuisine offered to all personnel was designed by experts in the field, just as the IFC draws from the world's foremost intellectuals and policymakers in its pursuit of the values of democracy and freedom so sacred to Wagain life. Perhaps more than anything, the campus is of the city as much as it is in the city, allowing foreign dignitaries and staff the opportunity to explore and live as locals while contributing their unique perspectives and traditions to an urban area which thrives on the virtues of diversity and open-mindedness. Staff have access to an entire city of parks, waterfront beaches, distinct cultural events, and timeless heritage, all connected with some of the most efficient public transport in the country. Within minutes, local light rail, water taxi, and underground connections will have campus staff in downtown Santa Catalina, or the nearby Bonifácio Airfield, though all the essentials of a connected and fast-paced modern lifestyle are within walking distance of the campus and its on-site lodging, dining, and recreational facilities. Top quality security ensures the ability of personnel to fully embrace their relaxed but lively surroundings, especially in being able to walk anywhere on campus free of harm, and intimately connected with the natural light and warm air that conventional offices so often seal off from their workers. Even while not defending liberty or crafting cutting-edge strategies from our wealth of research space and academic partnerships, workers can engage in any one of dozens of free leisure activities like rowing, sailing, swimming, cycling, or gardening on our extensive green-roof grid. Local practitioners of the arts use on-site studio space to guide staff in more creative pursuits and host martial arts, aerobics, and dance courses. Every profession of use to the cause of democratic prosperity, from immunologists seeking a worldwide coordinated disease response to lawyers settling border disputes and engineers developing joint military technology, will find ample resources for their craft at the Algarvia campus, which has both highly specialized equipment for the most discerning tasks and unprogrammed social space for adaptive group use. Secure communications links with global destinations and field offices means that an army can be commanded from the comfort of a meeting room, and with the kind of on-site logistics, planning, and intelligence gathering services which condense the best of human thought into every determination. At Algarvia, no human being is left behind as the most impressive collection of humanitarian infrastructure in history seeks to amend each of the world's maladies through careful experimentation and modeling which can anticipate the needs of the IFC far in the future. Here, it is possible to receive and analyze data on a wheat blight in Kenya, test samples delivered from local biotech companies, construct a more resistant genetic makeup, and manufacture it for export, all while staying in constant contact with authorities on the ground, sourcing ideas from a world class academic records service, raising and supervising relief funds as they pass through a global financial system, and yet never leaving the confines of the most concentrated human command center ever built. From cleaning oil spills through our Medawar Institute environmental hazards department to drafting a global rally cry using the premier speechwriting staff at our Bitencourt Press Center, an IFC headquartered in Santa Catalina will find that they have a world of ideas at their fingertips, and the perfect location from which to combine their diverse experience into a solid course of action for a better future for all peoples. What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? -The campus is located in the Algarvia neighborhood on the south bank of the Rio Jequitinhonha (see This map for a complete neighborhood map), bordering the neighborhoods of Calibano, Felisburgo, and Picarouba. This microregion, commonly known as the South Main, is one of the oldest residential areas in Santa Catalina, immediately across the river from the city center and the green, misty slopes of Monte Formosa and its foothills. Algarvia is one of the smaller neighborhoods, but it is densely packed with stone row houses and older apartments. The businesses tend to be original, small-scale stores which have been handed down family lines over several generations, in particular artisan breweries, bookstores, and flower shops. The Santa Catalina Yacht Club is within walking distance, as are the famous Felisburgo fish markets, the open-air Berberini Cabaret, and the Asturian Gardens, a beautiful urban park which was given as a gift from the crown of Spain. The Laurindo School is an influential artists community which operates from Algarvia and emphasizes the relationship between man and place. Locals tend to be upper middle class and work in government or retail, or students at the nearby Washington Luis University. The concentration of youth creates a vibrant cultural scene which is further amplified by the presence a large Northern Italian community (leading some to refer to Algarvia as 'Little Milan'). There are more nationally-ranked restaurants per capita than in any other neighborhood, the most prominent being the century-old Solomon's Table, which still maintains its own vineyard in the heart of a sleek urban corridor. Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? Yes If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? The budget will be approximately $3.4 billion dollars, though it will be entirely funded by private contributions, university endowments, city and state treasuries, and nonprofit institutes and organizations throughout the country. All construction and renovation should be done within two months, as it is already nearly done. Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city? Yes, as many as can comfortably fit the campus and use the facilities of the city As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Signature: ________Daniela Carrico___________ Date:_________May 22 2016____________

[Vikden]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application City of Noromoerr National Information Formal Nation Name: Kingdom of Vikden Shortened Nation Name:Vikden Demonym:Vikdenian Capital city:Noromoerr National Population (RP): Head of State: King Kleng III Head of Government:President Johannes Tobias Abel Currency: Vikdenian Krone Language: Vikdenian Norwegian Map (with candidate city): City Overview Formal Name: City of Noromoerr State/Province: Noromoerrian Province Leader of Local Government: Jarl Brita of the House Horn Population: 8.539 million Demonym:Normian GDP Per Capita: $65,698 NSD Public Support for Candidacy (x/100): 74/100 Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [X] Taxi Service [X] City Bus Service [X] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [] Trolleybus Service [X] Subway/Underground Service [X] Tram/Light Rail Service [X] Commuter Rail Service [X] High Speed Rail Service [] Ferry/River Taxi Service What is/are the major airport(s)? How far are they from the city center? Noromoerr International is 7 miles from the city center How far are they from the proposed HQ site? It is about 5 miles from the HQ site What is/are the major train station(s)? Main station is Erikson Memorial Station How far are they from the city center? about 3 blocks from the city center How far are they from the proposed HQ site? about 8 miles Are there port facilities? Yes Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [X] World class museums and galleries [X] Major research universities [X] Public libraries [X] Major sports teams [X] Historic district [X] Waterfront [X] Ample green space [X] Vibrant nightlife [X] Notable arts or cultural celebrations [X] Major performing arts venues Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: Yes What are the most popular recreational activities?: Visiting Grand Park, frequenting local clubs What are the most popular tourist attractions?: The museums, and historic district Demographics Profile: Majority Ethnicity: Vikdenian Notable Minority Ethnicities: Indigenous Vikdenians Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin): Cagnyian, Retumbian Majority Language: Vikdenian Norwegian Notable Minority Language(s): Native Vikdenian Majority Religion: Lutheran Notable Minority Religion(s):Catholic, Islam What are the restrictions placed on: Religious expression:None Free speech/ assembly:None LGBT communities:None Immigrants/ foreigners: Cannot visit government facilites without prior permission and clearance Consumption of alcohol: Must be over age of 21 Use of narcotics: Most drugs are illegal, marajuana is regulated What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Healthcare?: There are four major hospitals around the city, the best being in the governing district, where the IFC staff and families shall be housed Education?: Many high class schools, also the ability to have schools specifically for each nation Housing?: Housing is provided for all staff and families in the governing district (embassy side) Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city?None Which other international organizations have offices in the city?None How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? 15 Has the city hosted political summits or international events before?No Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [] Major think tanks [X] Major media organizations [X] Regional government facilities [X] National government facilities [X] Convention centers [X] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: No, that is in Miojokull Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: No Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? No, again is Miojokull What are the major industries/exports? Yes Are there any incentives for foreign investment? Yes What is the unemployment rate? 7.6% What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? 15% Population below the poverty line (x%/100): 8% Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? Yes If so, which facilities? Royal Military Command Complex (RMC2), Noromoerr Joint Naval-Air Base, Royal Army Command Center-Fort Jarl How many police officers are in the local force? ~20,000 How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? 750 Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. No Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area? No If so, which ones? IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: It was originally built for the Federation Joint Economic Commission, but that was switched to another nation within the Federation. The transition was just completed, and the building is now vacant What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? Embassy Section, Federal Governing System, International Housing Please give a brief description of these areas:The Embassy Section is the area of the Embassies, while the International Housing is where those staff and families from the Embassies live. The Federal Governing Structure is the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary building for the United Federation of Independent Nations. Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? It will need some renovation to revamp the offices, and change the chamber to fit the IFC Council. Landscaping will also be needed to make the court yard look nice. If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? The budget put aside by the legislature was $60,000 NSD, and an estimated 6 months (give or take a month or two). Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city?No If so, which ones? As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Signature: Johannes Tobias Abel, Kleng III, Brita Horn Date: 22/5/2016

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application Alexandria National Information Formal Nation Name: The Aestorian Commonwealth of Libraria, Apraecia, Chattakang, and Ausitoria Shortened Nation Name: Ausitoria Demonym: Aestorian Capital city: Alexandria National Population (RP): c. 5 billion (depending on who you count) Head of State: Monarch-in-Whittan Head of Government: Sir Henry Taylor Currency: Barmark and Dollar (both legal tender) Language: Common Tongue Map (with candidate city): City: Within: Map of the Home Realms City Overview Formal Name: Principality of Alexandria State/Province: Multiple: Ausitoria, Apraecia, Guardaria, Lower Libraria, Cyberfloridha, Kingston. Leader of Local Government: Thomas Clarkson Population: c. 100-200 million (varying definitions) Demonym:Alexandrian/Axen GDP Per Capita: c. $100,000 Public Support for Candidacy (x/100): 82% in favour, 12% whatever, 4% opposed (poll carried out by vox populi think tank). Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [v] Taxi Service [v] City Bus Service [v] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [v] Trolleybus Service [v] Subway/Underground Service [v] Tram/Light Rail Service [v] Commuter Rail Service [v] High Speed Rail Service [v] Ferry/River Taxi Service Additional: [v] Spaceport What is/are the major airport(s)? Orq-Newminster Airport has 8 runways and 1 Rocket Launch Pad. Triport-Spaceport (under expansion) has 11 runways in two separate sections, 9 devoted to aircraft. At present 7 runways are operational, but the airplane viaduct/tunnel network connecting the southern 5 runways has not yet been completed, with operation projected from 2019. Straith Airport has 5 runways. How far are they from the city center? 12, 80, and 90 km (respectively). How far are they from the proposed HQ site? 20, 75, and 80 km (respectively). What is/are the major train station(s)? Coleport Junction, Toweroct, Nordgate Junction, Newminster Junction, Whittington International Airport, Orqport Junction, Julestead International Airport, Southminster Ariaton, Imperial North Bay Station, Usque Pont, West Midlands International Airport, Imperial Ferrounople Station, Imperial Constantinople Station (off the map), Kingston Alexandria Imperial (off the map), Ariaton Port Interchange. Note this list does not take into account current construction projects, or any Train Stations serving less than 10 train routes but with high numbers of commuters. In particular this list does not include Ariaton Docklands Station, which is only 800 m to the south of the proposed IFC HQ site, and is served with high frequency overground and underground services to the city centres, with 8 lines. The Ariaton Docklands Station will also be served by a Hyperloop Vacuum Train from c. 2020. How far are they from the city center? Coleport Junction: 40 km, Toweroct: 35 km, Nordgate Junction: 40 km, Newminster Junction: 10 km, Whittington International Airport: 40 km, Orqport Junction: 30 km, Julestead International Airport: 50 km, Southminster Ariaton: 50 km, Imperial North Bay Station: 90 km, Usque Pont: 110 km, West Midlands International Airport: 230 km, Imperial Ferrounople Station: 300 km, Imperial Constantinople Station: 340 km, Kingston Alexandria Imperial: 500 km, Ariaton Port Interchange: 10 km How far are they from the proposed HQ site? Coleport Junction: 65 km, Toweroct: 60 km, Nordgate Junction: 55 km, Newminster Junction: 65 km, Whittington International Airport: 45 km, Orqport Junction: 65 km, Julestead International Airport: 10 km, Southminster Ariaton: 10 km, Imperial North Bay Station: 25 km, Usue Pont: 90 km, West Midlands International Airport: 210 km, Imperial Ferrounople Station: 280 km, Imperial Constantinople Station: 340 km, Kingston Alexandria Imperial: 500 km, Ariaton Port Interchange: 5 km Are there port facilities? Yes, handling over 3 gigatonnes per year from over a hundred locations. Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [v] World class museums and galleries Far too numerous to mention. [v] Major research universities Notably Olympia College, Prince's College, Imperial College, Ariadne College, Fitzmartin College, Kingston College, the Aurora University, the Imperial Statistical Institute, the Royal Geographical Institute, and the Imperial Historical Institute. [v] Public libraries Far too numerous to mention. [v] Major sports teams Far too numerous to mention. [v] Historic district Virtually the entire city (and the countryside around it) is a historic district, with powerful legislation protecting historical buildings and areas. [v] Waterfront Most of the city. [v] Ample green space Only 10% of the land area is built upon, and there are over 70 parks more than 2 kilometers in length. [v] Vibrant nightlife 24 hour public transport. [v] Notable arts or cultural celebrations Far too numerous to mention. [v] Major performing arts venues Far too numerous to mention. The main areas are the West End and the East End, but there are several other areas with notable concentrations of venues. Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: The City is surrounded and often penetrated on all sides with nature: The Heathen Hills, The Alexandrian Alps, The Secluded Valley, The Ringed Heaths, and The Underground Lakes; and hundreds of lesser heaths, woods, and forests. What are the most popular recreational activities?: Entertainment/Arts/Culture, Leisure (at beaches, in parks, shops, and shopping centers), Intellectual (public wifi connection speed of 10 Mbps), Pleasure (sexual services) What are the most popular tourist attractions?: Whittington Citadel (inc. Subteranean Areas), Aria City Centre, Archton Market, Old Beach, Ferres Riverbank (North Bank, North Bay, South Bank), West End and East End (entertainment) Demographics Profile: Majority Ethnicity: None. Notable Minority Ethnicities: Nemryllic, Aestorian, Chattakang, Innomidan, Bvordxan, Bavungrian, Shaduxtie Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin): Heilanor, Innomidan, Bvordxan Majority Language: Common Tongue Notable Minority Language(s): None Majority Religion: Atheist Notable Minority Religion(s): Alexandrian Christianity, Catholic What are the restrictions placed on: Religious expression: Not overexpression (i.e. interfering with the rights of other persons). Free speech/ assembly: Not overexpression/overflowing. LGBT communities: None. Immigrants/ foreigners: None specific to foreigners. Consumption of alcohol: Until drunk; purchase by under 16-year olds forbidden. Use of narcotics: Drugs with overwhelmingly temporary effects permitted. What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Healthcare?: Vibrant and efficient private sector with considerable choice. Almost entirely government-subsidized, some charges indexed to earnings to avoid nuisance use. Education?: Vibrant and efficient private sector with considerable choice. Large government allowance to all residents. (Greater allowances available to children of schooling age). Housing?: Vibrant and efficient private sector with considerable choice. Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city? IFC, Decis, ICA, Global Monetary Fund, IFTZ, Panessos Community, DU, Panessos Search and Rescue Authority, PFTZ, Panessos Space Centre, G100, International Scientific Council, International Refugee Resettlement Programme, World Exhibition Council, International Arts Society, &c. Which other international organizations do not have offices in the city? A few 3SEIN/SACTO organisations. How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? 5000-10,000. Has the city hosted political summits or international events before? Thousands of times (including the current 8th IFC Summit). Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [v] Major think tanks [v] Major media organizations [v] Regional government facilities [v] National government facilities [v] Convention centers [v] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: 3 Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: Yes, on a multi-regional scale: there are over three hundred companies with a market capitalization in excess of $100 billion. Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? Yes, on a multi-regional scale, managing a portolfio substantially in excess of $1 quadrillion. What are the major industries/exports? Services Are there any incentives for foreign investment? Yes: free legal advice, occasional eligibility for reverse-tariffs. What is the unemployment rate? 3% What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? 0-30% (progressive rates) on domestic profits (based on Value Added). Since the IFC is a not-for-profit organization, it would be exempt. Population below the poverty line (x%/100): 20% (Poverty line defined as lower quintile). Minimum wage is $15,000-20,000 per year depending on location. Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? Yes If so, which facilities? Spaceport, Aurora Project Base, 6 Military Air Bases, 6 Naval Dockyards and 1 Naval Base, and 50 Fortifications. How many police officers are in the local force? c. 1 million How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? 40-70? With (a lot) more available as necessary. Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. No. Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area? No. If so, which ones? IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: Location Map: Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: The Crystal Palace, about 600 x 150 m, is located on the south end of a long lake within the new central park being reclaimed from the sea. The palace is on two levels above the ground; continuing three levels below with a wide atrium surrounded by additional offices, with a car park beneath, and further facilities over a further four floors underneath that for the IFC HQ, with a supercomputer, a private underground railway station on the east side, and a private underground submarine base on the west side in case of emergencies. The submarine base also connects to the new Ausitorian HQ. What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? The New Central Park, the West End, Ariadneton, and the Hanging Gardens Please give a brief description of these areas: The New Central Park has benches, trees, a lot of grass, is 16 by 7 km long, and has a long lake (8 km) with a “library” underneath it, and a river running through on the north end. The park stretches from the building to the east, north, and west, and a km to the south. Note the park to the north is still being reclaimed, with completion envisioned within one year. Beyond the park, on the south side, parallel to the building, lies the historic waterfront known popularly as “the west end”, complete with neo-gothic Ariaton Docklands Station; an area of mixed architecture, divided into theatres, restaurants, music centres, the Alexandrian Arts University, and various offices; with the historic waterfront running away down the coast to the west; and away to the east, the Ariadneton city centre. About five miles to the north-west lies the Hanging Gardens Complex (which will include two very large planned skyscrapers, with greenery along the sides). This is a prime spot, a once-in-forever “rezoning” of the sea for use as a park. Therefore the land can only used by the IFC on the strict condition that no further building work above ground is carried out without planning permission. It is indeed a great honour the IFC would be allowed to use the site - if the IFC does not move to the location, it will be used as an ice cream fountain instead. (If the IFC does select this location for their capital, then the Ausitorians will conduct another identical building 300 m to the south for the dispensing of ice cream. It would hardly be any good for the popularity of the IFC if the IFC were to stop children from getting free ice cream, would it?). Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? Interior renovation. If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? The cost would be $10 billion, mostly for high-grade electronics and the secret underground facilities; the time taken would be 2 months. Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city? Offices, or HQs if desired. If so, which ones? All. There is sufficient office space for hire to host ten thousand IFCs if necessary. As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts over IFC affairs, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Yes. Signature: Dame F. Orpolov Date: 20/5/2016 (AST)

[Flardania]

International Freedom Coalition Capital Candidacy Application City of Kairaku National Information Formal Nation Name: The Taisuist Republic of Kirishima Shortened Nation Name: Kirishima Demonym: Kirishinan Capital city: Heiwa National Population (RP): 121,280,217 Head of State: Arata Kasuga Head of Government: Arata Kasuga Currency: Kirishinan Weidai (₩) Language: French & Japanese Map (with candidate city): http://i.imgur.com/4EUq089.png City Overview Formal Name: City of Kairaku State/Province: Kasugai Prefecture Leader of Local Government: Haruhi Fujioka Population: 11,565,384 Demonym: N/A GDP Per Capita: 74,888 Weidais Public Support for Candidacy (x/100):89 Infrastructure Mark all that apply to the candidate city: [X] Taxi Service [X] City Bus Service [X] Coach Bus Service (long-distance routes) [] Trolleybus Service [X] Subway/Underground Service [] Tram/Light Rail Service [X] Commuter Rail Service [X] High Speed Rail Service [X] Ferry/River Taxi Service What is/are the major airport(s)? Nia Tepplin Memorial International Airport How far are they from the city center? 8.47 mi (13.63 km) How far are they from the proposed HQ site? 9.82 mi (15.81 km) What is/are the major train station(s)? Kairaku Station: NLRS and Metro service HimeKawa Station: Metro service How far are they from the city center? Kairaku Station: 2.28 mi (3.67 km)2.73 mi (4.40 km) Himekawa Station: located at City Center How far are they from the proposed HQ site? Kairaku Station: 2.73 mi (4.40 km) Himekawa Station: 1.52 mi (2.44 km) Are there port facilities? Yes, Kairaku Harbor Livability and Cultural Experience Which of the following pertain to the candidate city?: [X] World class museums and galleries -Notably the Kairaku Metropolitan Art Museum, Ransugawa Castle, Polaris Planetarium/Observatory, Museum of Kairaku [X] Major research universities -Notably the Kairaku University, Jiseon University, and the Levesque Science Institute. [X] Public libraries -Kasugai Public Library system. [X] Major sports teams -Kairaku is home to many sporting competitions as well as internationally recognized Champions Cup and Globe Cup participants Kairaku Nymphs FC. [X] Historic district -The Shirakawa neighborhood is home to Ransugawa Castle as well as traditional shops and buildings. [X] Waterfront -Kairaku has a lovely skyline that can be seen from the waterfront as well as various activities available [X] Ample green space [X] Vibrant nightlife -Kairaku is a city known for it's club and rave scene, good eats, good drinks, and well known blue light (red light) district. Not your kind of nightlife? Then head to the harbor to watch the nightly light show. [X] Notable arts or cultural celebrations [X] Major performing arts venues -Miyazaki Center and the Tetsuya G. Saeki Convention Center Are there nature preserves or wilderness areas easily accessible from the city?: Yes What are the most popular recreational activities?: Hiking, and picnicking What are the most popular tourist attractions?: Kitsune Bay Harbour, Tetsuya G. Saeki Convention Center, Blue Light District, Evergreene Forest, Shirakawa Castle, Dreamscape Arena, Kitsune Bay ferry. Demographics Profile: Majority Ethnicity: Kirishinan (Japanese+Korean+Sungtaku people mixing between 660 AD and 1392), Japanese and Korean Notable Minority Ethnicities: French, Vietnamese, Zamundan(black),Chinese, Filipino, Thai, Dorian, Arab, Largest foreign-born communities (nation of origin): China & Guadalupador Majority Language: French & Japanese (Official) Notable Minority Language(s): Korean, English, Cantonese, Spanish, Dorian Majority Religion: Lake Shore Order Notable Minority Religion(s):Roman Catholic and Anglican Christianity, Buddhism, Shintoism What are the restrictions placed on: Religious expression: None Free speech/ assembly: None LGBT communities: Overt public displays of affection between two masculine men is only restriction Immigrants/ foreigners: None Consumption of alcohol: None Use of narcotics:Restricted What are the options available to IFC staff and families in: Healthcare?: Subsidized Education?: Same diverse opportunity as citizens Housing?: Varies on neighborhood Political Engagement Which other international organizations are headquartered in the city? none Which other international organizations have offices in the city?ADB (Asian Development Bank) Kirishinan Representative Office) and IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Regional Office in Kirishima How many embassies or consulates are located in the city? 40 consulates Has the city hosted political summits or international events before? Yes, an IFC Summit Check all those which apply to the candidate city: [X] Major think tanks [X] Major media organizations [X] Regional government facilities [X] National government facilities [X] Convention centers [] Sister cities Economy/ Business Activity Does the candidate city have a stock exchange?: no located in Akihabara Are there any large multinational corporations based there?: Chao Bao Zhi Industries, Seongwoo Motors Is the city a hub for regional banking and finance? Yes along with Akihabara, Heiwa, and Imgeum What are the major industries/exports? Services and electronics Are there any incentives for foreign investment?Low taxes for first few years (depends on industry) What is the unemployment rate? 3.9% What is the tax rate levied on intergovernmental organizations? Is progressive unless non profit, then exempt. Population below the poverty line (x%/100): 12% Security Are there any military facilities in or around the candidate city? Yes If so, which facilities? Nimpeu Air Base and Fort Yakitori How many police officers are in the local force? 21,736 How many officers will be dedicated to diplomatic or IFC protection? 287 Have there been any major terrorist attacks in the past four years? Please provide details. Not at all on the island of Zipangu Are there any militant groups which operate in the surrounding area? No If so, which ones? IFC Compound Please provide an image, map or diagram of the proposed IFC HQ: here Please describe the compound in what length you deem fit: What neighborhoods surround the proposed site? Ogasawara, and Ina Please give a brief description of these areas: Ogasawara is a financial district while Ina is a upper class neighborhood. Will the design require any major construction, renovation, or landscaping before use? A little bit of renovation. If so, what is the budget and timeframe to do so? Was a proposed site years ago for the Pacific Cooperation Pact. Rather than dismantle the work done, the government has been seeking use for it. That said it only needs to be finished off so 2 Million dollar budget to be completed in 6 months. Do you envision specific IFC agencies or departments also having offices or headquarters in the candidate city? No while it would be great to have, Kirishima envisions different branches to be spread among members to promote inclusiveness. If so, which ones? As a member and potential host, do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth under the IFC Charter, respect the jurisdiction of the IFC courts, maintain the sovereignty of all member nations posted at the HQ, and take it as your duty to protect and defend the headquarters from enemies of the alliance? Signature: ______Arata Kasuga_______________________ Date:____06/01/20XX___________________

[Novo Wagondia]

*ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS*
All bids are in; the campaign has begun!

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Thank you to all those who have submitted an official bid for capital candidacy; we will now enter the first stages of examination and questioning before the voting process begins. This is meant to offer deeper insight, especially comparatively, on each of the candidate cities, and offer an opportunity for bidders to defend their submissions and highlight special areas of excellence. I encourage you to post any questions here so your fellow voters have a chance to read and review them to reach independent conclusions, and to allow the candidates a public response. As for those with cities in the official race, you are still allowed to post additional material, though I ask you to not campaign for votes outside of this thread (especially through telegram appeals; all campaigning should be explicitly public and open for scrutiny).

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Current Applications

-Mocsow,Pillowlandia
-Ardonite Bay,Shazbotdom
-Divouga, Guadalupador
-Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia
-Noromoerr,Vikden
-Alexandria,Libraria and Ausitoria
-Kairaku, Flardania

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Availability of Supporting Infrastrusture
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: In view of the Prime Minister's statement that the capital should preferably be able to accommodate in excess of 50,000 officials (allowing for expansion from the current number, about 10,000 from the executive (c. 500 per government agency and office), and including about 5,000 for the Senate (c. 50 per member)):
1. What is the total capacity of the particular site?
2. What is the availability of room for expansion?
3. What is the availability of supporting infrastructure and labour, both (a) in terms of direct support (i.e. media activities, legal services, domestic services, catering services, and utility services) and (b) in terms of potential support (i.e. the total numbers of people within a 2 hour commute, divided by grades A1: Higher managerial or professional, A2: Intermediate managerial or professional, B1: Supervisory or clerical, junior managerial, and/or semi-professional, B2: Skilled manual workers, C1: Semi-skilled and unskilled service sector workers, C2: Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers)?

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Free movement
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: Would your nation be willing to accept free movement of labour from all other member nations that request it?

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Evacuation Procedures [Top Secret and Confidential]
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: What are the available options for emergency evacuations? What scenarios have been considered?

[Novo Wagondia]

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Availability of Supporting Infrastrusture
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: In view of the Prime Minister's statement that the capital should preferably be able to accommodate in excess of 50,000 officials (allowing for expansion from the current number, about 10,000 from the executive (c. 500 per government agency and office), and including about 5,000 for the Senate (c. 50 per member)):
1. What is the total capacity of the particular site?
2. What is the availability of room for expansion?
3. What is the availability of supporting infrastructure and labour, both (a) in terms of direct support (i.e. media activities, legal services, domestic services, catering services, and utility services) and (b) in terms of potential support (i.e. the total numbers of people within a 2 hour commute, divided by grades A1: Higher managerial or professional, A2: Intermediate managerial or professional, B1: Supervisory or clerical, junior managerial, and/or semi-professional, B2: Skilled manual workers, C1: Semi-skilled and unskilled service sector workers, C2: Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers)?

A: Nowhere is the recognition of the need for bureaucratic space more keen than the capital city of a large empire, and the IFC should find that Santa Catalina offers all the necessary amenities for both a large body and a large vision, both within our Algarvia campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods and nearby city center and government district. As a former urban university campus, the Algarvia site is already well equipped to handle the stresses of tens of thousands of employees and visitors, including space for living, dining, socialization, and sprawling administrative facilities. Prior to its conversion, the university was able to accommodate 48,000 students and faculty, mirroring the urban density and efficient use of space in many other large research universities in Europe and America. After renovations, including the ongoing repurposing of waterfront hotels into extra living space, the capacity is projected to reach 57,000, with either vertical or horizontal expansion still very possible. In the rare case of absolute star overflow, the city government has taken the care to register all large abandoned or foreclosed properties in the surrounding neighborhood and city center, and plans are on standby for the flash conversion of these locations into functioning apartments, administrative sub-offices, or storage facilities. Several local companies and universities have also offered their space for collaborative occupation, and there is of course always the billowing infrastructure of the Imperial Government, built to handle such a momentous load, spread throughout the city. As for supporting infrastructure and labor, the Santa Catalina metropolitan area is home to around 5.1 million residents, and in located in the urban triangle of Wagondia with tens of millions more within a few hours' high speed rail travel: it should be very easy to not only fulfill the need for each of those professional sectors, but do so with the best resources and people possible. As a blossoming tourist destination and center of the national retail boom, the city has plenty of space for visitors and experts who would be happy to be contracted for IFC work, though there will likely be no need given the immense rang of facilities located within the city proper and the Algarvia Campus alone. Already, there exists an alpha-city level market for telecommunications and media services, spearheaded by the world headquarters of the Wagain General Media Group (WGMG), one of our premier companies and employers and one of the few international media conglomerates with truly global reach and a network of connections and assets that supersedes many national governments. As for legal services, it is important to note that Santa Catalina is the seat of the Wagain Supreme Court, whose gravity on the national and global scale has attracted an advanced legal framework specializing in the kind of administrative and international law which a trans-continental foreign policy powerhouse must be able to readily field. There are special budgets and facilities for both legal and media services on campus, which, with the sponsorship of these august bodies, is beyond sufficient for streamlining the affairs of one of the world's largest international organizations. Domestic, catering, and utility services follow this same model of expert management, world-class facility access, and careful organization, which enables the seamless maintenance of anything from hosting a major diplomatic event to an unexpected surge in demand.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Free movement
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: Would your nation be willing to accept free movement of labour from all other member nations that request it?

A:Indeed, we are open to free movement of labour and support a more fluid immigration policy which will allow for free pursuit of work and economic opportunities both at the IFC headquarters campus and elsewhere.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Evacuation Procedures [Top Secret and Confidential]
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: What are the available options for emergency evacuations? What scenarios have been considered?

A:Concerning emergency services, the city of Santa Catalina finds itself once again prepared to handle even the most severe manmade and natural disasters, and rapidly respond to a broad range of threats. With the Emperor sleeping just down the river in Leopoldina Palace, and the Prime Minister even closer, there is an incredible concentration of security and emergency services personnel and equipment to firstly prevent but also respond to any perceived threat.This includes staff who specialize in researching the most cutting-edge terrorist and criminal strategies in order to combat them on every level, including cybercrime and biowarfare concerning hundreds of filed and tested volatile compounds. Capital ordinances require the staff and security services on campuses as large and vital as the Algarvia one to train intensively and demonstrate maximum efficiency and rapidity during dozens of simulated events operated by certified military trainers and counter-terrorism specialists from our local intelligence agencies. As a first line of defense, there is a lengthy network of underground shelters and tunnels which will link through walking paths and light rail the major government buildings in the area. That way, the premier protection units and advanced security arsenals of both the PM and Emperor can be dispatched to Algarvia in anticipation of any suspected incident, and can aid in mass staff evacuations should a need arise. Military forces are garrisoned on nearby Garajuva Island, which maintains three scramble teams specially trained in rapid reaction protection of high-profile targets, and Pessoa Air Base maintains both advanced radar and air defense capabilities, and services airborne patrols at all times, to react instantly to air hostilities. Lastly, special procedures have been drawn up to allow for a secondary evacuation onto the Rio Jequitinhonha itself, using the high-capacity ferries and river boats docked along the waterfront and on reserve at the neighboring River Transit Authority. Standard security amenities like reinforced walls and vehicles, facial-recognition security cameras, bulletproof glass, ID-entry and background check programs, fireproofing and fire doors, and sprinklers, gas and smoke detectors, biohazard tracers, and alarms, are outfitted in every building and throughout the subsurface system.

[Pillowlandia]

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Availability of Supporting Infrastrusture
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: In view of the Prime Minister's statement that the capital should preferably be able to accommodate in excess of 50,000 officials (allowing for expansion from the current number, about 10,000 from the executive (c. 500 per government agency and office), and including about 5,000 for the Senate (c. 50 per member)):
1. What is the total capacity of the particular site?
2. What is the availability of room for expansion?
3. What is the availability of supporting infrastructure and labour, both (a) in terms of direct support (i.e. media activities, legal services, domestic services, catering services, and utility services) and (b) in terms of potential support (i.e. the total numbers of people within a 2 hour commute, divided by grades A1: Higher managerial or professional, A2: Intermediate managerial or professional, B1: Supervisory or clerical, junior managerial, and/or semi-professional, B2: Skilled manual workers, C1: Semi-skilled and unskilled service sector workers, C2: Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers)?

A: Ensuring adequate personal are both able to be accommodated and housed is of utmost importance to us. After all, what good is a headquarters which isn't large enough? Already there exists enough housing units available across all income levels to meet ever increasing demand within the city, additionally the city itself is expanding. While 10m people already make Moscou home we project that we will quickly rise to over 12m population over the next decade alone! The city is already flush with talent from all fields, be it legal or hospitality. Moscou is filled with various high quality law firms specializing in corporate law, international law, domestic, and various other specialties. The question for Moscou is not how or if it can take the strain of mroe than 50,000 new residents and support staff but when? The city and it's people stand more than ready to fulfil the needs of any job.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Free movement
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: Would your nation be willing to accept free movement of labour from all other member nations that request it?

A:The program for allowing in labourers from across the world is already extensive. With ease of entry and immigration prized at the highest levels of government we are already well prepared to offer expedited visas to the various IFC nations. We are willing to offer it without requests for it for any IFC nation, in fact we shall begin work on preparing it no matter the results of this selection. Afterall, closer relations with allies can never hurt.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Evacuation Procedures [Top Secret and Confidential]
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: What are the available options for emergency evacuations? What scenarios have been considered?

[blocktext]A:The city of Moscou is prepared for any eventuality. The very diversity of the city forces it too. Fire and police departments regularly drill in chemical, nuclear, and biological first response. Seven out of ten Moscou hospitals are equipped to deal with any sort of mass attack from the very beginning, with others only dependent on the on duty staff of the moment. The regular commissioning of nuclear powered seagoing vessels have allowed first responders the ability to practice, and their record is spotless. The fact that the city is also a hotspot of education, and finances have also lead to top tier cyber defences, which are already capable of dealing with almost any potential threat without breaking a sweat. In case of conventional attacks such as an enemy bombing campaign which has somehow breached national boarders and regional air defences the intricate subway stations and tunnels allow for space for civilians and any officials caught in the open plenty of safe spaces to retreat too. While this is a highly unlikely event there are preparations for a full or partial evacuation of the city. Should there be a need for officials to be removed, the various government and military bases and facilities in the region are prepared to offer mixed ground, water, and aerial evacuation from any point in the city. Should a full scale evacuation off all people be needed, officials are marked as level-6 priority and as such are removed from the city immediately upon recovery. All civilians are rated at a level-4 and are removed as soon as available transit has been found. In practice, this is primarily the public high speed rail, and subway lines running non-stop to remove civilians as well as any temporarily commandeered aircraft. While the exact details of a full scale evacuation are rather scarce, due to the uncertainly in planning for one, current models plan for any local or foreign officials being fully evacuated from the city in two hours. Civilians would be fully evacuated in 24-36 hours. If officials are not entirely accounted for detailed search and rescue will be mounted as possible in locations of frequence and last known.

[Shazbotdom]

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Availability of Supporting Infrastructure
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: In view of the Prime Minister's statement that the capital should preferably be able to accommodate in excess of 50,000 officials (allowing for expansion from the current number, about 10,000 from the executive (c. 500 per government agency and office), and including about 5,000 for the Senate (c. 50 per member)):
1. What is the total capacity of the particular site?
2. What is the availability of room for expansion?
3. What is the availability of supporting infrastructure and labour, both (a) in terms of direct support (i.e. media activities, legal services, domestic services, catering services, and utility services) and (b) in terms of potential support (i.e. the total numbers of people within a 2 hour commute, divided by grades A1: Higher managerial or professional, A2: Intermediate managerial or professional, B1: Supervisory or clerical, junior managerial, and/or semi-professional, B2: Skilled manual workers, C1: Semi-skilled and unskilled service sector workers, C2: Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers)?

1: Preliminary estimates are that the facility can hold up to 300,000 Personnel, with the applicable support staff.
2: Expansion can be accomplished through building new floors on top of the already existing superstructure. This is common practice within the Empire and can be accomplished with little to no effect on the day to day operations of the Alliance, although a short-term solution would be to just expand sleeping quarters for staff into the Hotel Facility in the secondary building.
3: Air traffic can bring any support staff to the facility within a one-hour timeframe and can the aforementioned support staff can be housed within the facility for whatever time period is deemed needed.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Free movement
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: Would your nation be willing to accept free movement of labour from all other member nations that request it?

Free movement is inserted into the Constitution of the Empire, as long as the nation of origin applies for a Visa (either temporary or permanent work visa) and is accepted. Acceptance normally is authorized within a 36-hour timeframe from application date.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Evacuation Procedures [Top Secret and Confidential]
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: What are the available options for emergency evacuations? What scenarios have been considered?

Evacuation can be achieved through air travel or boat ferries. Optimal evacuation of important personnel can be achieved within a 1-hour timeframe. Multiple aircraft are always on standby at a close facility. Evacuation of support staff can be achieved within a 3 to 4-hour timeframe. All Eavacations from the facility are done by air or boat, as no road is able to reach the facility.

[Guadalupador]

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Availability of Supporting Infrastrusture
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: In view of the Prime Minister's statement that the capital should preferably be able to accommodate in excess of 50,000 officials (allowing for expansion from the current number, about 10,000 from the executive (c. 500 per government agency and office), and including about 5,000 for the Senate (c. 50 per member)):
1. What is the total capacity of the particular site?
2. What is the availability of room for expansion?
3. What is the availability of supporting infrastructure and labour, both (a) in terms of direct support (i.e. media activities, legal services, domestic services, catering services, and utility services) and (b) in terms of potential support (i.e. the total numbers of people within a 2 hour commute, divided by grades A1: Higher managerial or professional, A2: Intermediate managerial or professional, B1: Supervisory or clerical, junior managerial, and/or semi-professional, B2: Skilled manual workers, C1: Semi-skilled and unskilled service sector workers, C2: Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers)?

1. About 55,000 combined, counting each building.
2. There is little room for large-scale expansion, though in such a case, if needed, the Dorian government could purchase several existing surrounding buildings to expand the IFC HQ at no cost to the organization.
3. There is a wide variety of availability in labor and infrastructure support concentrated within mixed use areas of the HQ itself and surrounding areas. Public Transportation Infrastructure is state of the art as a large and dedicated subway station with connections to both the International Airport, and Train Terminals, which runs 24 hours a day on a average schedule of 5-10 minutes for each train. Several bus stops around the perimeter of the HQ can provide much needed transportation at 15 minute intervals. The HQ also features three dedicated helipads for the sole use of transporting high-profile IFC officials to the HQ.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Free movement
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: Would your nation be willing to accept free movement of labour from all other member nations that request it?

Yes, but National Assembly Legislation is Pending: Currently a Visa is still being requested.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Evacuation Procedures [Top Secret and Confidential]
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: What are the available options for emergency evacuations? What scenarios have been considered?

If in the event of an emergency evacuation, there are several ways the HQ can be evacuated efficiently: A ground evacuation undertaken by a specialized unit of the Federal Army can effectively clear the streets and evacuate personnel by way of the airport, and air transportation. The Three Helipads can be easily put to use to evacuate high-profile personnel by helicopter. Mass evacuations can take place through commandeering of the public transportation system (buses and subways.) The city's first responders are always on call to assist in evacuating the HQ, and are well versed in biological, nuclear, chemical, fire, natural disaster, and civil unrest response. The HQ is also connected to a large network of subterranean railways deep underneath the ground intended to evacuate both IFC and Guadalupadorian Government personnel to fortified bunkers outside the city if in the event of a catastrophe in which evacuation systems above ground are incapacitated or destroyed as in the event of a thermonuclear attack on Divouga.

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Availability of Supporting Infrastructure
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: In view of the Prime Minister's statement that the capital should preferably be able to accommodate in excess of 50,000 officials (allowing for expansion from the current number, about 10,000 from the executive (c. 500 per government agency and office), and including about 5,000 for the Senate (c. 50 per member)):
1. What is the total capacity of the particular site?
2. What is the availability of room for expansion?
3. What is the availability of supporting infrastructure and labour, both (a) in terms of direct support (i.e. media activities, legal services, domestic services, catering services, and utility services) and (b) in terms of potential support (i.e. the total numbers of people within a 2 hour commute, divided by grades A1: Higher managerial or professional, A2: Intermediate managerial or professional, B1: Supervisory or clerical, junior managerial, and/or semi-professional, B2: Skilled manual workers, C1: Semi-skilled and unskilled service sector workers, C2: Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers)?

A:
1. There is office space at the site for up to 60,000 people.

2. There are extensive commercial sites available in the vicinity which can be hired, with up to a million people able to be sited within ten kilometres without a significant effect on market rates, although prices are relatively high. Similarly up to a million people might be housed and provided with offices within ten kilometres without a significant effect on market rates, although prices are again relatively high. For reference, the central Alexandrian allowance received by Ausitorian civil servants in the vicinity averages at $30,000 per annum, and the minimum wage in the area is $20,000 per annum, although there has been a push towards a living wage of $25,000.

3. (a) Media services can easily be found on a commercial basis from the c. 400,000 located within 30 kilometers of the site, legal services can easily be found on a commercial basis from the c. 500,000 lawyers located within 30 kilometers of the site, domestic services can easily be found from among the 3 million estimated to work in the industry, with similar numbers involved in utilities, and there are c. 40,000 restaurants within 30 kilometers of the site. The site is provided with two backup power generators.
(b) A1: 10 million, A2: 12 million, B1: 18 million, B2: 8 million, C1: 12 million, C2: 5 million.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Free movement
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: Would your nation be willing to accept free movement of labour from all other member nations that request it?

A:
Already in place.

**For the Candidates**

Subject: Evacuation Procedures [Top Secret and Confidential]
Addressed to: All Candidates

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Q: What are the available options for emergency evacuations? What scenarios have been considered?

A:
Evacuations can be made by helicopter, both from the adjacent parklands and from a disguised underground hanger, by submarine, by boat, by underground railway, by a network of underground passageways, by VTOL aircraft, by airship, by amphibious aircraft, by maglev, by rocket, by disguise, and, of course, by armoured or unarmoured vehicles above or below ground, depending on what exactly the threat is and where it is coming from.

In any event the site is equipped with sensory equipment for facial recognition and detection of proximate weapons, and is bulletproof. The below-ground areas are also protected against nuclear fallout and electromagnetic, biological, or chemical weapons; and hardened against earthquake bombs. Alexandria is surrounded by Ausitorian military bases, and hosts a number of naval dockyards, but it is an open city against nations abiding by the conventions of war.

[Novo Wagondia]

*ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS*
Capital City Elections: Round One

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Hello everybody! Please fill out the form below and post it on this thread; I shall keep tally of the votes and provide updates as needed.

The system will be an instant-runoff; please rank your choices accordingly. Keep in mind that you do not have to fill every slot, only as many choices as you feel you would support. Candidates with cities in the running may vote for themselves, though are encouraged to lend secondary votes to others. I ask that all voters please review the applications and questions that have come before; links can be found below for every candidate city.

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Current Applications

-Mocsow,Pillowlandia
-Ardonite Bay,Shazbotdom
-Divouga, Guadalupador
-Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia
-Noromoerr,Vikden
-Alexandria,Libraria and Ausitoria
-Kairaku, Flardania

[Shazbotdom]

I vote for:

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1.) Ardonite Bay, Shazbotdom

2.) Divouga, Guadalupador

3.) Kairaku, Flardania

4.) Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia

5.) Noromoerr,Vikden

[New Roma Republic]

I vote for:

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1.) Ardonite Bay, Shazbotdom

2.) Mocsow, Pillowlandia

3.) Noromoerr, Vikden

4.) Kairaku, Flardania

5.) Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia

[Libraria and Ausitoria]

I vote for:

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1.) Alexandria

2.) Santa Catalina

3.) Kairaku

4.) Noromoerr

5.) Ardonite Bay

[Flardania]

I vote for:

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1.) Kairaku, Flardania

2.) Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia

3.) Ardonite Bay, Shazbotdom

4.)Mocsow,Pillowlandia

5.)Divouga, Guadalupador

[Guadalupador]

I vote for:

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1.) Divouga, Guadalupador

2.) Kairaku, Flardania

3.) Ardonite Bay, Shazbotdom

4.) Mocsow, Pillowlandia

5.) Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia

[Salderia]

I vote for:

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1.) Noromoerr, Vikden

2.) Alexandria, Libraria and Ausitoria

3.) Mocsow, Pillowlandia

4.) Kairaku, Flardania

5.) Ardonite Bay, Shazbotdom

[The Swiss Guardsmen]

I vote for:

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1.) Kairaku, Flardania

2.) Divouga, Guadalupador

3.) Alexandria, Libraria and Ausitoria

4.) Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia

5.) Mocsow, Pillowlandia

[Valaran]

I vote for:

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1.) Kairaku, Flardania

2.) Santa Catalina, Novo Wagondia

3.) Moscow, Pillowlandia

4.) Noromoerr,Vikden

5.) Alexandria, Libraria and Ausitoria