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Manhattan Prime Factbook

Posted: Mar 16 2006, 03:15 PM

Manhattan Prime Fact Book

(As of 17th April 2005, Day 31 on Nationstates)
(Update: 11th March 2006)

Geography

Area
8,600,000 km2

Comparative Area
Slightly larger than Brazil

Bordering Nations
?

Terrain and Climate
The majority of Manhattan Prime enjoys a comfortable temperate climate, akin to that of New York.

The colonists have chosen the site for their colony well; Manhattan Prime is a beautiful nation composed of mostly fertile grasslands and plains. There are 2 rivers running through it, christened the Dandelion River and the Salazar River. Manhattan Prime also contains lush forests, sparkling freshwater lakes, and 2 snow-capped mountains – Mt Hazel and Mt Silas. It has no deserts, jungle, or swamps.

Government Structure and Politics

Name
Conventional: The Imperial Colony of Manhattan Prime
Short form: Manhattan Prime, Manhattan, MP
People: Manhattanites

Government Type
Liberal/Democratic government, with Cabinet and Imperial Senate. Based on the American and British forms of government.

Population
2.066 Billion

Capital
Manhattan

Important Cities
New London, New Tokyo, New Los Angeles, New Berlin, New Sydney.

Administrative Divisions
9 states – America, Canada, England, Spain, Germany, Norway, China, Japan, Australia.

Ethnic groups
All born in Manhattan Prime. Ancestry; American, Canadian, English, Spanish, German, Norwegian, Chinese, Japanese, Australian.

Languages
English (Official), Japanese. All other languages are only used in their home states, and the first 2 are taught compulsory at schools.

Literacy
definition: age 12 and over can read and write English, and Japanese.
Total population: 100%

Governmental Divisions:
Office of the President
State Department
Department of Defence
Ministry of Research
Ministry for Foreign Relations
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Information
Education Ministry
Imperial Medical Department
Ministry for Energy
Ministry of Transport
Attorney General’s Office

State Religion: As the people of Manhattan Prime embrace science, it is a very secular society (like the Federation in Star Trek) and there is no official religion. The majority of the population is humanist, with most of the remainder being atheists.

Civil Rights Rating: Excellent.

Economy Rating: Very Strong.

Political Freedom Rating: Very Good.

History:

Founded by colonists from 9 Earth nations, the Colony of Manhattan Prime is now thriving in it’s new home on Earth. The colony had been established just over 100 years, moving from an overcrowded homeworld to start a new colony on another planet.

We are a Modern Tech nation, our only future tech invention, the sleeper colony ship that brought us here being dismantled for supplies.

Although Manhattan Prime is a liberal democracy, the homeworld was ruled by an Emperor, hence the ‘Imperial Colony’ title, kept for old times sake. Likewise, the colonists named their states and cities after their countries of origin, to make them feel more at home. Until recently, Manhattan Prime was quite isolationist, concentrating on establishing their own cities and infrastructure. However now it has thrown open it’s doors and several nations have built embassies there.

As the colony is quite fresh, talented people are promoted quickly and the government is composed of quite young individuals.

The current President, Andrew Cuthbert is 29 years old. An intelligent and charismatic leader, he is known for his honest, open and informal style, and strong commitment to civil rights, education and scientific development.

Manhattan Prime is a socially progressive nation, known for it’s fine Universities; the major ones being in Manhattan, New London, New Tokyo, New Los Angeles, New Berlin, and New Sydney. Its intelligent, compassionate population of 2.066 Billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Social Equality, and Healthcare. The income tax rate is 81%. A substantial private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry.

Space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down, elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume, government officials have to mortgage their homes to make ends meet, and notable individuals are granted land and titles. Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Manhattan Prime's national animal is the Fox, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Credit.

Manhattan Prime is a member of TAPRES - The Alliance of Pure Research and Engineering States, and the Woodstock Pact.
http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Manhattan_Prime

Communications

Telephones - main lines in use
1.6 Billion

Telephones - mobile cellular
1.2 Billion

Television broadcast stations
Colony News Service, Manhattan 1, Manhattan 2, This is Manhattan Prime (Political programs), Knowledge channel (Science and documentaries), History Channel.

Televisions (called Telescreens)
1.7 Billion

Internet service providers
1 – Manhattan Online (MO)

Internet users
960 Million

Diplomatic Information

Nations with Manhattanite Embassies
Nargopia
Harlesburg
Anagonia
Tiburon
Cetacia
Schultaria Prime
Christac
The Vast Island of Tuldor
Aztec National League
Xeraph
Sarzonia
Vastiva
Majeristan
Dracun Imperium
Bonstock
Leafanistan

Nations who have an Embassy in our country
Nargopia
Harlesburg
Anagonia
Tiburon
Cetacia
Schultaria Prime
Christac
The Vast Island of Tuldor
Aztec National League
Xeraph
Sarzonia
Vastiva
Majeristan
Dracun Imperium
Bonstock
Leafanistan

Friendly/Allies
Christac
United Republics of Tiburon
Star Republic of Anagonia
Republic of Cetacia
The Vast Island of Tuldor
Schultaria Prime
Sarzonia
Dracun Imperium
Bonstock
Leafanistan
Pacitalia
Aztec National League

Economy

National Currency: The Credit

Population: 2,066,000,000

Tax: 90%

Military percent: 0.6% of the population - 12,396,000 men (including 4,109,274 support staff)

Annual GDP: $41,182,866,610,168 <41.1 Trillion>

Annual Government Budget: $38,475,786,196,050 <35.1 Trillion>

Annual Defense Budget: $3,732,151,261,016 <3.7 Trillion, 10% of total budget>

Imports: Oil – Leafanstan

Exports: Copper, Lead, Tin - Leafanistan

Quotes:

“…Manhattan Prime hasn’t been part of the international community for very long, but we are always pleased to make new friends. I’d be glad to tell you a bit about us; we’re quite a small nation in size, our population is just below the 500 million mark. We value science, democracy and peace above all else, so we’re a very open and libertarian society, and we been involved a lot with TAPRES recently, that’s The Alliance of Pure Research and Engineering States. I grew up around New London myself, our 2nd largest city” – Economic Advisor Harvey Lawrence

"It's a scrappy little nation, but it's <our> scrappy little nation. - Schultaria Prime

This post has been edited by Manhattan Prime on Mar 16 2006, 03:21 PM