Stories of The North Pacific feature: The nation of Conoha
For the eight volume of Stories of The North Pacific, the Executive Staff of the Ministry of Culture has chosen to feature: The nation of Conoha. Congratulations to its author, Conoha!
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The factbook will remain pinned in the WFE and linked in the News Box until November 15th. It is also reproduced below for your convenience. Note that because of coding incompatibilities between the NationStates game and our forum, the reproduction is only partial. You are encouraged to read the factbook in its original form, as linked above. You are also encouraged to check out Conoha' collection of beautifully illustrated factbooks.
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The nation of Conoha
Etymology
The nation´s name was created from the name of Konoha City the first and main city in that time.
Provinces
There are 8 provinces in Conoha.
The Province of Kuza, The Province of Konoha City,The Province of Oziya,The Province of Port Hakawa,The Province of Toyova,The Province of Kato, The Province of Katsiyama and The Province of Akinawa.
Geography
The south of Conoha is plain,however the north is very mountainous.The Oziya Mount which locates in the north in the country is the tallest mount with 3714 metres.The longest river is the river Kowa with 876 km in the nation , but the river goes also to Nasania.In total the river has 1789 km.
Climate
The Climate is generally continental with many precipitation.But in the southwest of the country the climate becomes tropical with the special Heat Wind which comes from the south of the TNP planet and goes to Conoha and Gladio.
Biodiversity
Conoha is the only nation in the TNP which has more than 1500 white tigers.This animal is very protected by the government and many employees of the national parks care about this tigers.In the Island of Sanata there are other special animal the catfishs.They are similar to piranhas, but their teeth are little smaller.
An example of female white tiger
Government and politics
The general elections are made every 10 years, but if the more than 75% of population of the nation want new election,the parliament will see the case and will vote.If the vote is for in 2 months the citizens can vote again.In Conoha the presidents are commonly called Hokage in New Japanese
Every president/hokage must protect the nation of the enemies .Also the Hokages must wear a special white coat.With the new government since 2004 the nation is growing up quickly.
There are 4 big parties, however any person can create a party and there are more than 490 parties registered.
Actual Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki.
In total the nation had 6 Hokages with the actual,before 1965 the governor was the feudals and the most powerful clans(families with ninja power).
All the ministries are located in Konoha City except the Ministry of Environment which is located in Kaitsuke.
Law and Order
All the basic laws are appprovated.The government gives a big freedom of speech and economic freedoms to Conohans, but in case of war, most of the population will participate in it to defend their country.The government gives to women all the possibilities, they can work any job except fisherman.The reason is unknowned however some journalists affirm that the reason is the tradition of the nation.All the Conahans are equal in the face of the justice.The foreigns has all the basic freedoms and they can ask for the nationality after 8 years living in Conoha or if the foreign get married with Conohan.
Military
The military is divided in 2 legions : ninjas and normal military.The normal militry fight with tanks and other arms.But ninjas are different, the ninjas must go to the school of Jutsu where the teachers teach to the children the main things and tecnics.However after the school one special master ( adult ninja) teach the most important things.The ninjas are the only persons allowed to present their candidature to be Hokage, because they are the only who can completely defend the country.
Demographics
Around the 88% of population of Conoha are the Conohans.The main foreigners are McMasterdonians and HMS Unicornians.The population grows quickly.Every family has aproximately 2,39 childs.The suicid rate is one of the lowest in TNP.The most part of population of Conoha lives in southeastern part of the country.The density is medium because the population of the nation is low in comparation with other TNP nations.
Kuza the second most populated city in Conoha.
Partners
The principal partners of Conoha are McMasterdonia,Alunya, Gladio,HMS Unicorn and The Republic of The Tomb.Conoha exports many food to all TNP specially to McMasterdonia.The nation has 46 national embassies and 3 regional embassies.
Religion
The Government of Conoha gives a liberty to all the religions (except satanic).The Atheism is also permitted.However the main religion is Christianity with 70%, Atheism and Islam are the big minorities in the nation.
Economy
Conoha has a prosper economy with a small debt.The GDP increase is at 4,9 percent.Average salary is at 30 thousand dollars ( 23,500 Yens).1 dollar equivalent to 0.71 Yens.The main ban is KonohaBank, which has annual profits at 708 millions of Yens.The primary sector is very important in the centre of the nation specially in The Province of Akinawa where 30% of people works at this sector.
Wheat field near Kaitsuke,Akinawa province.
Approximately 15% of population works at primary sector.Primary sector makes 12,5% of GDP.
The secondary sector is the main sector in the country, specially for the mining of gold, diamond and other precious minerals.The main industry is Automobile Manufacturing and Tecnology Production like TV, PC , mobiles and other.Secondary Sector produces 56% of GDP and employs 42% of population.
Tertiary/Commercial sector.
The sector is very important.More than 45 millions of people visit Conoha every year!The sector employs 43% of population and gives 31,5% of GDP.
A shopping mall in the capital of the country.
Respect to Conoha´s Culture!
Conoha has special laws which can be different from other countries of TNP.
Every tourist must respect the culture of Conoha.Some presidents of other countries during their visit insult the culture of Conoha, and this presidents never will come back.Every tourist who will despriciate in public Conoha´s culture will be punished strongly by law.
Conoha as nation
Here are some photos of Conoha:
XXI century in Conoha´s culture
The evolution of technology, medicine and science are the most important changes in Conoha and TNP, howeverhere are the most significant:
Conoha adapt new sports :
The first hockey and football matches in Conoha was performed in 2001 and 2002.
The first hockey match was played in Lavanda Arena in the capital on 4 of December of 2001, Ice Sharks against Capital Snowballs, the final result was the victory of Ice Sharks.
However the hockey rules was different from all the rest of nations before 2006 , when The Hockey Federation makes new rules for Conoha.
FOOTBALL/SOCCER
The first soccer match was played in a small Papaote stadium, the game was in the school on 31 of December of 2001.
Football or soccer is the favourite sport of Conohans.
Other important changes was the family,the LGBT thinking and the economy.
Now the Conahans have got more children than in XX century because they are in better safety situation than in XX century.
The LGBT
The new government approves the reform of LGBT rights which gives to no heterosexual persons more liberty and freedom.
The economy
The people now can build their small business quietly without any corruption and big taxes.
Advices from the leader
BE HAPPY AND LIVE YOUR LIFE!!!
