Patriotism in your nation

[Champagne Socialist Sharifistan]

Patriotism means love for your country. A person who loves their country is a patriot.
This love can be directed towards the land itself, the culture, systems such as democracy or organisations (like the armed forces or a universal healthcare organisation such as the NHS in the United Kingdom) as well as many other things.

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?:
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry:
Are there any laws based on patriotism?:
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?:
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): What percentage of citizens work for public services?:
How common is voluntary work within your nation?:

[Champagne Socialist Sharifistan]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 90.55%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry:
The Armed forces, the culture (“the Sharifistani way”), the state religion (Islam), the Sharifistani National Health Service and the famous Sharifistani mountains.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?:
Yes. Treason is punishable by death, mandatory military training (for men) and mandatory cooking classes (for women) who commit crimes motivated by unpatriotic feelings, conscription and the Laws of Enemy Nations Decree of 1940 (which states soldiers or officers of the Sharifistani military are only required to follow Sharifistani law when invading enemy territory, not the laws of the country they are invading), to give just a few examples.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?:
Yes, Armed Forces Day.
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable)?:
4.45% of citizens.

What percentage of citizens work for public services?:
50.5% when counting state-owned businesses, 25.5% otherwise.
How common is voluntary work within your nation?:
80.5% of people have done voluntary work in Sharifistan.

[The Libertarian Socialists of Bowerstone]

In our nation, patriotism is considered dangerous. An "over enthusiast" for our country is most likely to resort to violence in their blind reverence of nationalism! Group think turns into violence by the majority against helpless victims of various minority groups. We at Bowerstone believe that our nation's reason for existence is to give our citizens a place to live where they can have totally liberty, total freedom. Patriotism means that our people are putting the status of the nation ahead of the liberty and freedom of the citizens that actually live there. This cannot happen! Our main goal right now is not to promote patriotism, it is to promote more economic activity in our nation and to give our citizens realistic opportunities to better themselves financially, while not doing this on the backs of our fellow citizens.

[Champagne Socialist Sharifistan]

In our nation, patriotism is considered dangerous. An "over enthusiast" for our country is most likely to resort to violence in their blind reverence of nationalism! Group think turns into violence by the majority against helpless victims of various minority groups. We at Bowerstone believe that our nation's reason for existence is to give our citizens a place to live where they can have totally liberty, total freedom. Patriotism means that our people are putting the status of the nation ahead of the liberty and freedom of the citizens that actually live there. This cannot happen! Our main goal right now is not to promote patriotism, it is to promote more economic activity in our nation and to give our citizens realistic opportunities to better themselves financially, while not doing this on the backs of our fellow citizens.

OOC: can you actually do the survey? Please.

[Universil-Unoyz Wintarros]

I'll be doing this for normal Tsarus (2025-2030).

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: ~60-80%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The fact that Tsarus mogs every other country.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: No, there is social engineering if anything.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Nov. 24 celebrates the success of the Strazhnist Revolution
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 22%
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: ~50%, nation is half public half private industry
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: It's not uncommon but not entirely a "thing"

[Hanshire]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 76%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The righteous hierarchy
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: Yes
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Yes
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): All people who fit our criteria must serve
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: N/A
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Quite

Stats courtesy of Head of National Security, George Layfield.
May The Empress Bless You All.

[Empirical Switzerland]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 90%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: Large Gun Rights, Beautiful Landscapes, Strong Military Power, Sexy Leader.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: Not really, just as long as nobody get's hurt or killed.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: August 1st is Swiss Independence Day!
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): about 25%, as all able-bodied men are required to serve for about 21 weeks, and will stay as reserve soldiers from ages 18-50
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: I honestly don't know.
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Uncommon

[Ideal Britain]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?:
82.54%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry:
The National Health Service, the Armed Forces, democracy and the monarchy as well as London, Russel Group Universities, the land itself and William Shakespeare.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: yes, the conscription law, the treason law, the Stolen Valour Act of 2035 and various veterans issues laws.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?:
Yes. St.George’s Day, St.Andrew’s Day, St David's Day and arguably Remembrance Day.
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable):
2.5%
What percentage of citizens work for public services?:
25.54%
How common is voluntary work within your nation?:
Extremely common. 64.5% of Britons have done voluntary work in Britain.

[Onocarcass]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 98.7%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The fact that Onocarcass is the last bastion of beast races in the world.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: No
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Federation Day, Veterans Day.
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 4.1% (99.6% have military experience)
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 99.9%
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Moderate

[HypErcApitAl]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: Around 70-75%

What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The Economy, The Currency, The Party System (Freethinkers technically being a party), the National Banner, the Motto, the name and how it rolls off the tongue.

Are there any laws based on patriotism?: Nope.

Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Nope.

What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): At a time, it was about, 20-25%, but because of the Draft, that number became 98%. 02% because either they skipped the Draft, or were inapplicable (couldn't serve because of personal or political reasons).

What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 20%, ofcourse, this doesn't count corporations - it counts the gov't and nationalized industries (which I have because I have some Protectionism going on w/ my Economy)

How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Very common, but not because of Patriotism or Nationalism, it's because of Hypercapitalian Friendliness.

This cannot be confused/conflated w/ Hypercapitalian Nationalism, which, they're a very loud minority that take their love for the country and its Economy way too far.

[Astares Amauricanum]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: About 95%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: Its tenacity, survival and fighting spirit.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: Yes
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Yes, the main one being the National and Founding Day, on June 15th
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): What percentage of citizens work for public services?: Counting the reserves and national guard, about 5% But since the military service is mandatory for all able bodied young men and women, a lot of people have had military training in the past.
For public services, including the nationalized industries, about 25-30%
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Very common, many school clubs help, for example, cleaning nature, etc.

[Beatitas]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country? 0.7 percent. The prevailing view is that the love of something so inanimate and vague is quite silly. After all, can the peoples of all nations not feel and think?
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry? However, most place a great value on culture. A love for the cultures of the world, and seeking to have tastes of them is prevalent. The values that separate Beatitas from other nations are the marked pacifism and kindness. Beata are renowned for their cheery optimism and relentless search for the good in every person.
Are there any laws based on patriotism? None whatsoever.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism? None. Instead, we celebrate the Independence/Constitution Days of each nation, and a Galactic Month, reviewing the simultaneous uniqueness and sameness of every culture.
What proportion of citizens are in the armed forces of your nation (if applicable)? The armed forces were abolished around a millennium ago.
What percentage of citizens work for public services? 100% of those who work. Beatitas is a communist nation. Thus, there are no private businesses or corporations.
How common is voluntary work within your nation? That is the only kind of work. We are based on the free association of different people. You work because you want to and not because you must do so to live.

[Radiatia]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: Probably about 90% although most aren't rabid flag-waving jingoists. There is also a percentage of Radiatians who hate Radiatia.
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: Usually it's freedom, democracy and the reasonably high standard of living (especially in terms of average income rates)
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: No, unless you count the Bill of Responsibilities in the constitution.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: The most notable would be October 1st (anniversary of the fall of communism, considered Radiatia's national day). Victory Weekend (first weekend in December) and Traiyan Silviu Day are also fairly patriotic holidays too.
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): Around 1-2% are active duty military.
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: Around 10-20%
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Voluntary work!? What are you some sort of communist? A slave-trader? Working without pay is un-Radiatian!

[Kyundao]

What percentage of your nation's citizens say they love their country: At least 85%.

What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The stability brought about by the Capitalist Party - we're a one-party state btw; the immense economic freedom; the reasonable amount of political freedom; for some citizens, the very liberal gun laws.

Are there any laws based on patriotism: Treason and/or sedition warrant the death penalty. Adherence to any anti-capitalist ideology will result in being sent to a re-education camp as anti-capitalism is considered unpatriotic.

Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism: Unification Day, Constitution Day and Victims of Socialism Day.

What proportion of citizens are in the Armed Forces of your nation (if applicable): Out of 1.4 billion, more than 16 million - over 1% of the total population; military service is mandatory so countless millions more have military training.

What proportion of citizens work for public services: Very few as the government alone IS the public sector.

How common is voluntary work within your nation: Not that common really.

[MineLegotia and Equestria]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: As per the 2354 University of Ponyville's HarmonyPoll's survey, 21% are fanatical, 56% love the country, 17% are on the fence, and 6% have negative views. Poll has an error rate of 5.44% (University of Ponyville, HarmonyPoll's 'Do you love your country?' survey report, 2354 ALB, p.34)

What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: As per the above source, 93% the Principles on which the nation was founded, 74% the culture of the nation, 69% the friends and community they have in the nation, 67% the laws of the nation/states, 63% the tax breaks, 59% the history of the nation, 54% the... food? What? (Univeristy of Ponyville, HarmonyPoll's 'Do you love your country?' survey report, 2354 ALB, p.64)

Are there any laws based on patriotism?: The 06/04/2354/264/165 - "Act to repeal 27/05/2167/226/054 - "Segregation of the Caribou Race"" is what one could say was a law to repeal a law based on patriotism. (National Parliament, Commission for Public Releases, "12th Meeting of the 264th Parliament of the Empire", p.65) For patriotism has no place in politics, ethical and rational thoughts and policies only.

Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Unification Day (10/10), Denkmalday (20/05), Liberation Day (07/03), Emancipation Day (15/12) ("National Days in MineLegotia and Equestria", Nei Hai von Eindien, 2305 ALB)

What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 98% have served thanks to conscription, currently in Armed Forces is around 4%. (Ministry of Administrative Affairs' Department of Internal Affairs' Internal Archive Office' Department of Statistics' report 5th May 2358 ALB, p.2445)

What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 13.5% (Ministry of Administrative Affairs' Department of Internal Affairs' Internal Archive Office' Department of Statistics' report 5th May 2358 ALB, p.1244)

How common is voluntary work within your nation?: 24% (University of Crystallia; "A Study in the connections between voluntary work and happiness" of 2343 ALB, p.56)

[Socratic Eutopia]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?:
90.5%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry:
The education system, hellenic culture, philosophy, philosopher-kings and the military.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?:
Yes. The "magnificient myth", laws regarding the treatment of hellenic peoples in war and laws provided to honour soldiers.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Yes National Heroes' Day,
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable)?:
2.5%
What percentage of citizens work for public services?:
45.5% (including teachers, soldiers and employess of the justice system).
How common is voluntary work within your nation?:
60.5% of citizens have done it at some point.

[Marsoslavia]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 100%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: King, Military, Education, Healthcare
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: Yes
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Yes
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 2,16%
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 4%
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: It is compulsory for every Slav to do it at least once in their life.

[Alternamerica]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 72%

What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The American Model of Economics where taxes are progressive to encourage more consumerism since our theory is that people stop spending at a certain threshold. In exchange, there's less bureaucratic red tape to run and start a business. This also means investment in social welfare is essential because an educated, healthy population with a stable financial condition is a great asset to our economy, moreso with a vibrant business environment that focuses on long-term stability over short-term dividends to investors.

Are there any laws based on patriotism?: No. Nationalism is banned after World War II to curb any leftover of fascism

Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: 6th of June (D-Day), April 9 (End of Civil War), Sep 2 (end of WW2), 4th of July (Independence Day), etc

What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 2,205,050 personnel, 6.7 per 1000 citizen

What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 15%

How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Common. "American Exceptionalism" was invented during the Victorian Era when nationalism was rampant worldwide. The USA, seeing itself as the beacon of modern civilization built upon the virtues of peace, liberty, and justice, manifested a culture of cooperation both domestic and abroad. We have a holiday dedicated to NGOs and the US Government funds 35% of Doctor Without Border's, UNICEF, and Green Peace's budget. Most of it due to patriotism: "We're the beacon of justice and liberty, it is our duty to help the world"

[Edstour Frons]

This is my first ever forum post on NS despite using this site for like five years

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 67% of Fronsians responded with an "appreciation for their country"
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: Fronsians frequently commend their country for its hard-working, self-made attitude, and its military.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: It is illegal to soil the flag for any politically motivated purpose.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Armes Nationales, or National Arms Day. A celebration of the founding date of the Armed Forces of Edstour Frons, the driving force in our independence.
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 1.6% of the population.
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 21% of the workforce!
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Volunteer work is rare. Getting paid for your work is a Fronsian standard.

[Kancia]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: Government Claim: 94.8%; Foreign Estimates: 76.3%

What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The Nationalist Party and The President, as well as opposition to leftism and the powerful armed forces

Are there any laws based on patriotism?: Yes, citizens can be arrested for not being patriotic enough(and even executed if they spread ‘enough unpatriotic propaganda’)

Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Nationalist Victory Day(When the Nationalists took over Kancia in the Civil War), Ekhon Numik’s Birthday(When the current autocratic President was born), National Anti-Communism Day(When the white terror massacres began)

What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): What percentage of citizens work for public services?: ~1.7%(conscription is enforced) in the military, 1.8% in public service(as most services are privatized)

How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Relatively common, though mainly through coercion and indoctrination

[The Union of British North America]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: about 80 percent are extremely or very proud of being a North American and part of the United British Commonwealth of Nations

What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: the land and the natural wonders, the diversity of language and cultures

Are there any laws based on patriotism?: not really; no mandates of flags or pledges of allegiance, no laws against flag burning

Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: Union Day (May 23 -- the founding of the Union), Charlotte Day (January 7 -- celebrating the unity of the UC with the most transformational monarch's birthday)

What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 1.2 million serve in the armed forces of the NAU (0.33% of the population)

What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 29.2 million work in government and public sector jobs (8.1 percent of the population)

How common is voluntary work within your nation?: It is very common in the NAU to do voluntary work for charity, community service, or for civil society, in fact the NAU has the highest volunteerism rate in the United Commonwealth.

[Maichuko]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?:77%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry:Political stability, Good economy, Healthcare.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?:Yes we have laws covering what constitutes treason against the country and monarch.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?:Unification day when Maichuko was unified under the current dynasty. The Emperors birthday. Victory over Britain day.
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable):2%
What percentage of citizens work for public services?:32%
How common is voluntary work within your nation?:At least 25% of all Maichukoans do volunteer work to help their communities.

[Toin]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country? 83%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry? Definitely the freedoms that are granted to our citizens and those looking to come live or work here (even if it's slightly less for the latter two) and how quickly the government solves its problems. You can get sick and won't have to pay for your healthcare or any medication you might need out of pocket, and if you have a baby you get 12 months off.
Are there any laws based on patriotism? There is no law that requires citizens to be patriotic, if that's what you're asking. But there are laws that essentially create/promote patriotic things like holidays.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism? Yes: Independence Day, 27 July.
What proportion of citizens are in the armed forces of your nation (if applicable)? A fairly consistent 1% (58,256 people) are in active duty. A further 1.2 million people are eligible to join, but have not enlisted.
What percentage of citizens work for public services? 8% (466,053 people) work as police officers, fire fighters, doctors, nursing staff, and paramedics.
How common is voluntary work within your nation? At least 33% of all Toinans.

[United cacti of Estaban]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: Around 92%
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: The very trustworthy government, strong economy, and the nature and weather
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: No
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: There is only one, being Estaban day celebrating the founding of the country
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): 2% What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 34%
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Relatively common.

[Federal Remnants]

What percentage of your nation’s citizens say they love their country?: 100%, per state mandated Census.
What aspects of your country are most loved by the citizenry: Our democratic values, and dedication to the restoration of America's spirit.
Are there any laws based on patriotism?: Yes - disrespecting the President and the Founding Fathers are grounds for the death penalty. Treason is also death.
Are there any holidays etc. based on patriotism?: 4th of July.
What proportion of citizens are in the Armed forces of your nation (if applicable): Approx ~15%.
What percentage of citizens work for public services?: 0%. We stripped away such services. Either they're privatized or no longer exist.
How common is voluntary work within your nation?: Ubiquitous. 100%. Each and every one of our serfs citizens consent to working every day for the future and revival of America.