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and signed a permanent peace treaty in 1869. The channel located between the two nations has since been named "The Sandberry Channel". | and signed a permanent peace treaty in 1869. The channel located between the two nations has since been named "The Sandberry Channel". | ||
| − | The nation, like neighboring {{nation|Samukan}}, is a federal presidential republic, headed by the legislative Hackleberry Islands Senate & Roll House, the Judicial System, and the Presidental System. The economic system is heavily socialist, and mildly regulated by the government. Taxation is at 10% of citizens' yearly income; The government allows the people to choose where their taxes go. A large amount goes to education, environmental services, healthcare, and public services, with lesser amounts going to industry and manufacturing. | + | The nation, like neighboring {{nation|Samukan}}, is a federal presidential republic, headed by the legislative Hackleberry Islands Senate & Roll House, the Judicial System, and the Presidental System. The government is headed in Neptune City, the capital and largest city in the nation. The economic system is heavily socialist, and mildly regulated by the government. Taxation is at 10% of citizens' yearly income; The government allows the people to choose where their taxes go. A large amount goes to education, environmental services, healthcare, and public services, with lesser amounts going to industry and manufacturing. |
The Hackleberry Islands have an extremely varied climate over an area no more than 300 miles from the Sandberry Channel to the southern tip of the Tide Isles (north to south). The northern two islands and the majority of the Westminster Island (the central island) are relatively temperate, while the southern islands and a minority of Westminster Island are warmer, almost subtropical. While the exact cause of this is unknown, many scientists agree that the Hackleberry Islands, as well as its neighbor {{nation|The Bagel Lands}} are split by warm/cool ocean currents and warm/cool jet streams. This dramatic climate difference means that the Hackleberry Islands and the Bagel Lands are the epicenters of some of the most violent hurricanes and tropical storms in Kennan. | The Hackleberry Islands have an extremely varied climate over an area no more than 300 miles from the Sandberry Channel to the southern tip of the Tide Isles (north to south). The northern two islands and the majority of the Westminster Island (the central island) are relatively temperate, while the southern islands and a minority of Westminster Island are warmer, almost subtropical. While the exact cause of this is unknown, many scientists agree that the Hackleberry Islands, as well as its neighbor {{nation|The Bagel Lands}} are split by warm/cool ocean currents and warm/cool jet streams. This dramatic climate difference means that the Hackleberry Islands and the Bagel Lands are the epicenters of some of the most violent hurricanes and tropical storms in Kennan. | ||
Culturally, the Hackleberry Islands have been known to other nations to be overall extremely courteous and friendly, known to some as "The Canada of Kennan", and is known for being pacifist, not having declared war once in the nation's history. This pacifist nature often means that the Hackleberry Islands are often targeted for terror attacks and regional conflicts. Yet, the nation's diplomacy and pacifist peace-seeking nature has led to what has been coined as "The Hackleberry Effect", meaning that the majority of nations in Kennan will aid the Hackleberry Islands in the event of a conflict or negative situation. Thus, there are not many nations who are public enemies with the Hackleberry Islands, if there are any at all. The nation holds a large amount of influence in Kennan's government, often being assigned the Secretary Nation of Human Rights in regional politics. The Hackleberry Islands have also followed the footsteps of the Sandwich Territories in pursuing foreign relations with other nations in related regions, such as the Sandwich Territories in the South Pacific. In this aspect, the Hackleberry Islands has been one of the ''de facto'' ambassadors to smaller regions from Kennan, such as {{region|The United Coalition}}. | Culturally, the Hackleberry Islands have been known to other nations to be overall extremely courteous and friendly, known to some as "The Canada of Kennan", and is known for being pacifist, not having declared war once in the nation's history. This pacifist nature often means that the Hackleberry Islands are often targeted for terror attacks and regional conflicts. Yet, the nation's diplomacy and pacifist peace-seeking nature has led to what has been coined as "The Hackleberry Effect", meaning that the majority of nations in Kennan will aid the Hackleberry Islands in the event of a conflict or negative situation. Thus, there are not many nations who are public enemies with the Hackleberry Islands, if there are any at all. The nation holds a large amount of influence in Kennan's government, often being assigned the Secretary Nation of Human Rights in regional politics. The Hackleberry Islands have also followed the footsteps of the Sandwich Territories in pursuing foreign relations with other nations in related regions, such as the Sandwich Territories in the South Pacific. In this aspect, the Hackleberry Islands has been one of the ''de facto'' ambassadors to smaller regions from Kennan, such as {{region|The United Coalition}}. | ||
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| The Peaceful Republic of the Hackleberry Islands | |||
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| Motto: "Pacem, prosperitatis, libertas" | |||
| Anthem: I Vow to Thee, My Country | |||
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| Official languages | English, French, Armenian, Irish Gaelic | ||
| Demonym | Hacklet (official) | ||
| Government | Federal presidential republic | ||
| - | President | David Hackett | |
| History | |||
| - | Established by Jean-Louis Blueberry | July 26, 1799 | |
| Area | |||
| - | Total | 170,000 km2 65,000 sq mi |
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| - | Water (%) | 48% | |
| Population | |||
| - | 2014 estimate | 65,000,000 (NS Actual: 3,750,000,000) (4th in Kennan) | |
| Currency | Berry (ß) |
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| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) | ||
| Date format | mm ˘ dd ˘ yyyy | ||
| Calling code | +232 | ||
| Internet TLD | .hi | ||
The Hackleberry Islands, officially designated as The Peaceful Republic of the Hackleberry Islands, is a country located east of the mainland of Kennan, located to the south of the Sandwich Territories, to the west of The Bagel Lands and The Pie in the Sky, and to the east of Ethan Foley, located on the mainland. The nation is an island archipelago consisting of 5 major islands (Technically, there are 8, but the smaller islands of the Tide Isles are conglomerated into a single island, due to their size).
The nation was formed in 1866 after citizens who had migrated from the nearby Sandwich Territories wanted to govern themselves due to a very strong sense nationalism. The Sandwich Territories allowed the citizens independence, and the Hackleberry Islands was founded on July 26th, 1866. The government was founded under Jean-Louis Blueberry, the primary lobbyist for independence, and the political system was established shortly after. The Hackleberry Islands and the Sandwich Territories have since remained very close allies and signed a permanent peace treaty in 1869. The channel located between the two nations has since been named "The Sandberry Channel".
The nation, like neighboring Samukan, is a federal presidential republic, headed by the legislative Hackleberry Islands Senate & Roll House, the Judicial System, and the Presidental System. The government is headed in Neptune City, the capital and largest city in the nation. The economic system is heavily socialist, and mildly regulated by the government. Taxation is at 10% of citizens' yearly income; The government allows the people to choose where their taxes go. A large amount goes to education, environmental services, healthcare, and public services, with lesser amounts going to industry and manufacturing.
The Hackleberry Islands have an extremely varied climate over an area no more than 300 miles from the Sandberry Channel to the southern tip of the Tide Isles (north to south). The northern two islands and the majority of the Westminster Island (the central island) are relatively temperate, while the southern islands and a minority of Westminster Island are warmer, almost subtropical. While the exact cause of this is unknown, many scientists agree that the Hackleberry Islands, as well as its neighbor The Bagel Lands are split by warm/cool ocean currents and warm/cool jet streams. This dramatic climate difference means that the Hackleberry Islands and the Bagel Lands are the epicenters of some of the most violent hurricanes and tropical storms in Kennan.
Culturally, the Hackleberry Islands have been known to other nations to be overall extremely courteous and friendly, known to some as "The Canada of Kennan", and is known for being pacifist, not having declared war once in the nation's history. This pacifist nature often means that the Hackleberry Islands are often targeted for terror attacks and regional conflicts. Yet, the nation's diplomacy and pacifist peace-seeking nature has led to what has been coined as "The Hackleberry Effect", meaning that the majority of nations in Kennan will aid the Hackleberry Islands in the event of a conflict or negative situation. Thus, there are not many nations who are public enemies with the Hackleberry Islands, if there are any at all. The nation holds a large amount of influence in Kennan's government, often being assigned the Secretary Nation of Human Rights in regional politics. The Hackleberry Islands have also followed the footsteps of the Sandwich Territories in pursuing foreign relations with other nations in related regions, such as the Sandwich Territories in the South Pacific. In this aspect, the Hackleberry Islands has been one of the de facto ambassadors to smaller regions from Kennan, such as The United Coalition.
