Abidawe

Abidawe , known in Abida as Åbedeçi is a Democratic Republic located in the region of The Confederation with a population of 3.6 billion people. The country occupies all of Europe, China and India. It is bordered to the north by Mongolia and to the south by Indonesia. Its territories include: Abidawa, Santa Rubio (not a puppet), The Jong Regime (not a puppet), Mocnirast (not a puppet) and Sasketchwan (not a puppet).

Abidawe is a name derived from the Swahili word "Abidawe" which means "rich". The country was named for its rich soil and bountiful natural resources that were found by the nations founder, William S. Stevens. Abidawe is not too densely populated as its territory is vastly expansive but its population is growing quickly, with a landscape consisting primarily of low-lying coast plains and mountain ranges. Over a third of the population live in the Asian territories of the nation.

The country is a Democratic Republic with a division of powers to make sure that no one branch is too influential. The sovereign ruler is the President (Currently Thomas Bascom) who is assisted by a Vice President and a Secretary of State. The country was not always a Democratic Republic however, from its founding in 1877 to its victory over England in the Abida-England War it was actually a Republic. The first President was James Bascom and the Presidency has remained in his bloodline since. In 2014 the government was shifted to a Federal Republic from its previous Democratic Republic state as the government was slowly deteriorating and becoming more and more corrupt then later shifted back to a more democratic approach in 2015 when it was renamed the "Holy Impero of Abidawe."

History

The history of Abidawe is divided into three periods: The Republic, The Warring Age and The Era of the Bascom's. The three periods were divided based on the major events of each period, the Republic, the War against England and the Never-Ending Rule of the Bascoms.

The Republic

The territory of Abidawe was independent from the time it was founded. Substantial settlement began after the defeat of the English in 1917. The population grew exponentially after Abidawe took the rest of Europe in 1924. It has been challenged for its territory many times and throughout its history has seen many riots and attempts at separation from the nation during times of war. Though through it all the country has stood strong and maintained its power in the world.

The Republic of Abidawe saw a relatively short period of existence only lasting from 1877-1917, about 40 years. It occupied a territory of about 750 km² and had a population of somewhere between 5,000-7,500 (no exact record was kept so this is an estimate). Some prominent colonists in during its short existence were William S. Stevens who was the president of the republic from 1880-1917 and Thomas Bascom, the father of James Bascom. In 1865 when they were both 18 years old, they decided that they wanted to raise enough money to purchase land of their own and start a new country. They got thousands of people behind them and with a grant from Queen Victoria of England, they set off to find land and purchased what was formerly known as Andorra for ₤10,000.

The capital of the Republic was Abidawe as the entire country was one city. The national sport was soccer and the colonists loved to play it in their spare time. By 1890 they had taken more land in Spain and France and now stood at about 1,428 km² with a population ranging from 8,000-10,000. Abidawe had officially established itself as a growing nation.

In 1912 England gained a sense of entitlement to the land that Abidawe occupied as they had funded the creation of the country. The Abidas had another idea, they wanted to keep the land to themselves and keep running their country the way that they saw proper. With recognition from Russia and the United States that Abidawe was an official country they had the ability to declare war on England ushering in a new era of Abidawe, The Warring Ages.

The Warring Ages

The Warring Ages of Abidawe lasted about 5 years from 1912-1917. This period saw the first defeat of England since the American Revolution and made the military strength of Abidawe even more noticeable around the world. The leader of the Abidas was none other than James Bascom who led his 750 soldiers to the siege of Buckingham Palace where they won the war.

The biggest event of this war was the siege of Buckingham Palace on March 21st, 1917 when the war officially ended. The queen was assassinated and the country was taken over. Abidawe's population had grown to almost 40 million and its area had reached 140,000 km² and they had officially established themselves as a world force. From 1917-1920, the newly expanded Abidawe was still trying to figure out what would become of their country because the population had grew to far to much for the current government form to handle.

This ushered in the next era known as the Era of the Bascoms. The country's government shifted to a Democratic Republic by recommendation of General James Bascom who was unanimously elected President in 1921. The new government was modeled after that of the United States and has been in place ever since.

The Era of the Bascoms

In 1921 the Abida Government official shifted to Democratic Republic and James Bascom was elected President. Since that day almost a century ago we have seen Bascom after Bascom elected President in the same manner with next to no votes against them. A list of the Presidents and their time as president:

• James Bascom (Democrat)
  • 1921-1930
  • First President of the Democratic Republic of Abidawe
  • Established Compulsory Military Service Law
  • Elected at 63
  • Died in Office at 75 (1930)

• Jonathan Bascom (Democrat)
  • 1930-1968
  • Reduced Taxes and Added More Civil Rights
  • Established National Soccer Team for World Cup
    • President for 1 WC Win
  • Elected at 42
  • Died in Office at 80 (1968)

• James Rodney Bascom (Democrat)
  • 1968-1988
  • Established Bascom University (Now University of Abidawe)
  • Established Major Foreign Trade and Caused Riots at Retirement as People Wanted Him to Stay
  • Elected at 38
  • Retired at 58
  • Died at 79 (2010)

• Kevin Bascom (Democrat)
  • 1988-2000
  • Reduced Taxes
  • Established Embassies in All of South America and Asia
  • Raised Minimum Wage
  • Increased Funding in Healthcare and Education
  • Riots at Retirement
  • Elected at 38
  • Retired at 50
  • Currently 64

• Calvin Bascom (Democrat)
  • 2000-2014
  • Established Yearly Tax Levy
    • Raised Minimum Wage to Accommodate
  • Three Consecutive WC Wins During Presidency
  • Established Strong International Trade Policy
  • Drew 2 Million Immigrants to Abidawe
  • Riots Around the World At Retirement
  • Elected at 20
  • Retired at 34
  • Currently 34

• Sir Thomas Bascom (Democrat)
  • 2014-Present
  • Elected Unanimously
  • Abolished Slavery
  • Decreased Taxes and Added Civil Rights
  • Tripled Population
  • Conquered China and India
  • Founded The Confederation
  • Established the Copa Internationale de Futbol
    • Won the First and Only CIF
  • Established the Abidawe FC Champions League
    • AFCCL Wins in Presidency: 1
  • WC Wins in Presidency: 1
  • Established Liga A
  • Changed Bascom University to University of Abidawe
  • Established International Exchange Program
  • Established Trade Depots
    • Abidawe Vehicles Exports
    • Abida Shipyard
  • Youngest President in World History
  • Immigration Rate at Highest of Any Country in World History: 0.921
  • Established the Federal Republic of Abidawe
  • Established the Holy Red Republic of Abidawe
  • Established the Holy Impero of Abidawe
  • Knighted by the Queen of England in 2014
  • Elected at 14
  • Currently 16

The Federal Republic

President Thomas Bascom established a Federal Republic form of government in Abidawe on November 29th of 2014. This government type provides for a more equal division of powers between the judicial and legislative branches but the executive branch becomes more powerful so corruption in either of the other branches cannot affect the legislation of the executive but corruption of the executive branch can be prevented by mutual agreement of the two branches.

Presidents of the Federal Republic and Major Achievements:

• Thomas Bascom (Democrat)
  • 2014-Present
  • Elected Unanimously
  • Abolished Slavery
  • Decreased Taxes and Added Civil Rights
  • Tripled Population
  • Conquered China and India
  • Founded The Confederation
  • Established the Copa Internationale de Futbol
  • WC Wins in Presidency: 1
  • Established Liga A
  • Changed Bascom University to University of Abidawe
  • Established International Exchange Program
  • Established Trade Depots
    • Abidawe Vehicles Exports
    • Abida Shipyard
  • Youngest President in World History
  • Immigration Rate at Highest of Any Country in World History: 0.925
  • Established the Federal Republic of Abidawe
  • Established the Holy Red Republic of Abidawe
  • Established the Holy Impero of Abidawe
  • Knighted by the Queen of England in 2014
  • Education Reforms (Vocation-Based System)
    • Major Decrease in Dropout Rates
  • Business Reforms
    • To Reduce Monopolization
  • Elected at 14
  • Currently 16

The Holy Impero

Established by President Thomas Bascom in 2015, the Holy Impero of Abidawe shifts focus to the major roots that President Bascom has in Italy. It will be dissolved when Thomas Bascom leaves office and replaced by the Federal Republic of Abidawe once again.

Geography

Abidawe is a very beautiful country, it has many mountain ranges and beaches across the country. The Alps and Himalayas are the two most popular mountain ranges in the country drawing a large amount of tourists to the country every year. Its beaches are all privately owned which makes them expensive but also extremely beautiful. Littering is illegal and pollution is very low due to the law that made smoking illegal and the green energy that Abidawe developed. The coral reefs are in perfect condition and are a huge attraction for tourists as well, damaging them is against the law but you can pay to take a scuba tour of the reef. Many forests and some deserts throughout the nation allow for exploration including safaris.

Climate

The weather in Abidawe is beautiful. It is typically an extremely comfortable temperature, not too hot and not too cold. It gets cold enough in the winter for snow but not so cold that its unbearable. In the summer it can get pretty hot but the beaches allow for a place to escape and enjoy the heat.

Governance

The government of Abidawe is a Democratic Republic based off of the principle of representation. The government is filled with elected representatives who serve in terms except for the president who serves until his retirement. The government represents the citizens and decides on what laws are passed and which ones are not. They provide a more definite national image which contributes to nationalism. They make many important decisions and receive an equal pay for their work. The President earns the most of course but all of these wages are classified.

Political System

The Political System of Abidawe consists mainly of two political parties, though there are a few smaller parties that have yet to have anyone elected. These two major parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican. The Democratic Party has had their representative for president elected for each election except during the time of the Republic when the Republican Party dominated. The Republicans made the call on declaring war against England which ironically led to the Democrats taking over power. Here is a table of the Political Parties and the division of the houses they represent.

Law Enforcement and Justice

The Law Enforcement in Abidawe is reasonably funded based on the incredibly low crime rate in the nation. The poverty rate is low enough that theft is not common and the people are happy enough that murder is very rare. The Law Enforcement funding is actually categorized under that of Military so it can fluctuate without affecting the balance of the national budget. Police Officers are well respected officials in Abidawe and are held to a relatively similar standard as the military.

Foreign Relations

The Capital City of Abidawe houses the majority of the Embassies in the nation. Abidawe is a member and the founder of The Confederation, a region that guarantees all members elective representation and safety from all enemy nations. Abidawe holds a major role in international trade as it controls many bodies of water that house major trade routes and a significant amount of airspace as well as their large amount of exports including luxury cars and antimatter.

Military

The Military of Abidawe is one of the strongest in the world. They have never lost a war and were responsible for the conquering of Europe, China and India and a significant part of the Allied Forces victory in both World Wars. They were a major benefactor to the research in the Manhattan Project and actually significantly boosted the US's research making it feasible to create the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The military also gives some of its funds to the Space Program as Abidawe is currently researching Space Military Tech and other significant projects.

There are four branches to the Abida Military known as:

• The Army
  • 100 Million Soldiers
    • 5,000 Generals
• The Navy
  • 100 Million Soldiers
    • 10,000 Navy Seals
• The Air Force
  • 100 Million Pilots
    • 10 Elite Pilots
• The Marines
  • 100 Million Soldiers
    • 5,000 Generals

Each Branch has an equal number of servicemen but the number active in times of peace varies. They also receive equal amounts of funding each receiving a fifth of the funds leaving the excess for the Space Program and Law Enforcement.

Demographics

Abidawe is a very diverse nation as it has taken the vast majority of its territory through military force. Its people are all multilingual and every citizen speaks Abida, English and their first language. The nation is very religious as only 1% are considered not so. They are also one of the healthiest nations in the world with free vaccinations and a very physically fit nation. The entire population is literate and school is both a right and a legal requirement.

Language

The entire population is at the very least tri-lingual, or speaks three languages. Some citizens of Abidawe actually speak more than three languages. All classes are taught in either English or Abida and the students will take both in school along with a foreign language.

Religion

The majority of the population is considered religiously active and fifty percent of them are considered Christians. The Roman Catholic Church dominates the Christianity in Abidawe with 45% of the total population being recognized as Roman Catholic. The Pope is a major religious figure throughout the entire nation.

Health

Abidawe is a nation that has free healthcare for its citizens including all immunizations and medical checkups making it one of the healthiest nations in the world. The population is also incredibly fit which promotes their good health even further. The green energy causes for a lack of pollution making the air fresher and causing Abidas to have a longer life expectancy than citizens of other nations. The beautiful weather typically pushes citizens to enjoy it with exercise and by visiting the beaches or the mountains.

Education

Abidawe is the number one nation in the world for education. They put 10% of their funding into it and it is both a requirement by law and a natural right. The entire population is literate and speaks a minimum of three languages including Abida and English. The University of Abidawe is the greatest college in the world and sees applications from billions of students every year and only accepts 20,000. Education in Abidawe is usually enjoyed by students as there is not much homework until they start high school.

Culture

Abidawe is an extremely culturally vibrant nation, you can walk down the street and see a cinema, a book store, a music shop, a restaurant, a bustling cafe and many soccer fields and abidaball courts. There are many national holidays and their national symbols are a major contributor to their sense of nationalism. You can walk into a movie theatre and watch the same movie in five different languages, a book store and read the same book in as many. Walk into a music shop and you could see a famous musician teaching a beginner the basics to strumming some chords on a six-string. Walk into a restaurant and you may find the vibrant foods of different regions in Abidawe. Sit at a table outside a cafe and you can witness students carrying on conversations about their homework and social lives in many languages.

Cinema

The cinema is a popular hangout for teens from all nations and certainly makes a lot of money because of this. Abidawe's movie industry is extremely well developed and new movies come out every day. Due to the many languages spoken by Abidas you could watch the same exact movie in English, then Abida, and then even Italian all in the same theatre. A new technological development that was created by Abida Technicians in 2014 allows you to choose the language you hear the movie in by pressing a button on your seat. Speakers in the seat behind you play the sound as loud as you would hear it if it were actually playing in the entire theatre without being loud enough for anyone else to hear. Even patrons simply walking into the theatre and not in their seat wouldn't hear anything.

Media

Media and tabloids are very popular in Abidawe like they are in many nations around the world. People typically enjoy to stay in touch with others and with the daily news. When you purchase a newspaper or a magazine you can have it printed in any language. When you watch TV you can choose the language that the show is played in. The technological developments that have been made in making technology accessible to speakers of all languages is extraordinary.

Literature

Books like media are available in all languages, when you purchase them they are printed in whatever language you wish and then bound appropriately. Books are a very popular commodity in the nation as e-books aren't as elegant and beautiful without the binding. The entire nation is literate so no matter where you go you will see books, libraries offer the same book in all recognized languages of the appropriate region.

Music

Music is a very popular art form and a large portion of the population are musically literate or can read and play music. Anybody exercising on their own whether its a long run or a trip to the weight room are usually listening to music to occupy their mind so they can get more done without quitting because they can't mentally take anymore. Concerts are happening all over the country every day and are very popular with tourists.

Sport

Abidawe's national sports are soccer and abidaball. You can go anywhere in the nation and you are guaranteed to see a soccer pitch or an abidaball court. Here are some brief descriptions of the two sports and their roles in the culture of Abidawe:

• Soccer
  • National Leagues:
    • Liga A
      • Established 2014
      • Number of Teams: 16
    • Liga B
      • Established 2015
      • Number of Teams: 24
    • Liga C
      • Established 2014
      • Number of Teams: 40
  • International Leagues:
    • CIF
      • Established 2014
      • Dissolved 2015
    • AFCCL
      • Established 2015
  • Hall of Fame Location: 1000 Legends Drive, Abidawe, Italia, Abidawe
    • Current Members: 70
      • Notable: Thomas Bascom, Logan Coleman, Lionel Messi and Tucker Robbins
  • Most Popular Sport in the Nation
  • Every Citizen has Played at Least Once

• Abidaball
  • Invented in 2014
  • National Leagues:
    • NAL (National Abidaball League)
      • Established 2015
      • Number of Teams: 16
  • International Leagues:
    • IAL (International Abidaball League)
      • Established 2015