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The Just Monocratic Commonwealth of Consigahria
The Just Monocratic Commonwealth of Consigahria
	Motto: "Os Iusti Meditabitur Sapientiam" (Latin); "The Mouth of Justice Meditates Wisdom"
	Anthem: Lilium (Latin); "Lilium"
Region	Spiritus
Capital	Vermillion City
Largest city	Vermillion City, Capital Territory, Consigahria
Official languages	English, Hebrew
Recognised national languages	English, Hebrew, Japanese, Consigahrian Sign Language
Ethnic groups	92.7% Native Consigahrian; 3.3% Gerenstran, 2.4% 10000 Islander, 1.4%Ceroulian, 0.2% Other
Demonym	Consigahrian
Government	Parliamentary Democracy
Legislature	The First Legislature of Consigahria
Established The Vermillion Treaty
Population
GDP (PPP)	2014 estimate
Gini (2013)	45.0; medium
HDI (2013)	0.946; very high · 3
Currency	Ruice ((R) (R$) (r))
Time zone	West Consigahrian Time Zone (WCTZ) (-1), Central Consigahrian Time Zone (CCTZ) (0), Eastern Consigahrian Time Zone (ECTZ) (+1) (UTC-1 to +1)
Drives on the	right
Calling code	+1 51
Internet TLD	.co.con.spr
1.	This information is subject to change.

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The Just Monocratic Commonwealth of Consigahria and the Vermillion Plantations, also known as the Just Monocracy of the Consigahrian Commonwealth and commonly Consigahria, is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Prime Minister Keenen Davis IX with an even hand, and remarkable for its compulsory military service and compulsory nudity. Its compassionate population of 14.359 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 government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and the Environment. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vermillion. The average income tax rate is 74%, and even higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Badminton was recently banned due to 'unacceptable violence' inherent to the game, oil executives can be seen reluctantly cleaning oil-soaked birds, the nation has welcomed its expats back with open arms, and the nation is famous for having one of the world's largest raven hunting institutions. UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news, public nudity is compulsory, all-natural foods are becoming a major fad, and all beauty contests have been banned. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Consigahria's national animal is the raven, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Judaism, and its currency is the ruice.

Consigahria is ranked 372nd in Spiritus and 120,293rd in the world for Largest Mining Sector, scoring -10 on the Blue Sky Asbestos Index. Consigahria is ranked 296th in Spiritus and 123,843rd in the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare, scoring -80 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.

Geography

Consigahria is placed on the western coast of Spiritus' mainland, facing the Vermillion Sea and more westwardly the North Pacific Ocean. To its eastern border is the Federation of Wuufu. Across the ten-mile-wide Voya Straight to the south is the Dictatorship of Skanes. Consigahria's mainland is about 6,200 miles from east coast to west, and about 3,500 miles from north to south, comprising 92% of its entire landmass. The easternmost point on Buyou Island, Buyou Island Territory, is temperate forest, and Providence and Kaede Islands in the same territory are renouned paradises. The basic outline of the mainland, save for its connection to Wuufu and the northern peninsula of Koyoumaru Terr., is beach, and as you travel further inland, it gets sandier and sandier, but as it becomes more humid, the sand dissipates into hills and valleys of temperate chaparral and colder-atmospheric rocks. Even further inland is the chilly Central Consigahrian Mountain Range, or the CCMR, comprised of snowy hills and mountains. The tallest mountain, most of which is covered in snow and glacial ice, is 30,560-foot-fall Mt. Perseverence in south central Pincock Terr., a dormant stratovolcano which hasn't erupted since 1634.

Vermillion and Haruji Island Territories are separated by a 75-meter riverbed that is the Seppuku, which spans for only five or so miles, met at either end with the North Pacific Ocean. The southernmost peninsula of Vermillion Terr. is Capitol Territory, which is entirely comprised of Vermillion City's numerous and diverse suburbs.

In order from largest to smallest, major public areas are Tanahog (Vermillion Terr.) (pop. 2.0714 billion), Soho City (Soho Terr.) (pop. 1.6 billion), Vermillion City (Capitol Terr.) (pop. 1.2 billion), Enryuu (Voya Terr.) (pop. 82 million), Dockmackie (Pincock Terr.) (pop. 37 million), and Konomahamaru (Koyoumaru Terr.) (pop. 35 million). Consigahria's smallest populated area is Parich Island (pop. 1 person) off the east coast of Voya Territory.

Vermillion, Soho, Pincock, Koyoumaru, and Voya Territories comprise the mainland; and Buyou and Haruji Island Territories comprise the Ryu'ujou Islands. The Ryu'ujou Islands, except for Providence and Kaede Islands, have enacted their own laws which restrict any non-Native Consigahrian from so much as entering the waters without medical necessity.

Voya and Koyoumaru Territories compete for largest territorial landmass, but Koyoumaru trumps its younger sister territory by 1,200 square miles.

Consigahria as a whole has 42 populated islands.

History

Antiquity

On November 6th, 1790, the Vermillion Plantations (the Consigahrian mainland, including most of Wuufu, a vast, world-renowned area notorious for its increasingly fertile lands and sturdy ecosystems, was seized by multiple groups including the once-powerful but now extinct Queendom of Geneva and the Francod Republic! Warfare between the nations burnt down multiple forests and killed more than 20% of the animals and plant life, including the now-extinct Cherfauna rhododendron. War between seven countries total, each of them currently extinct themselves, destroyed one mountain and activated another. Two years passed before the warfare ceased and the wildfires were finally under control. One June 20th, 1792, the Vermillion On Treaty was signed and ratified, and the Holy Dictatorship of Consigahria and the Vermillon Plantations was formed in the West Pacific.

The Davis Royal Family has been in power since the Federation of Consigahria, starting it off as a dictatorship. 37-year-old Dictator for Life Cornelius Davis I had a child in celebration of the nation's federation, and ruled for 16 years before being assassinated by his bodyguards. After the bodyguards were killed for treason, shortly after his 17th birthday, the Dictator for Life's son Cornelius Davis II proclaimed himself in the death and absence of his father the First President of the Monocratic Democracy.

West Consigahria and the Consigahrian-Gerenstran Civil War

Following the regional move to 10000 Islands, the western territories of Buyou and Haruji seceded on October 21st, 2007, becoming the United Dictatorship Republic of West Consigahria. They retained their status of independence for over a year. On December 12th, 2008, a massive civil war broke out between Consigahria and the Queendom of Gerenstra. Gerenstra tried to establish embargoes on Consigahrian export ships, and Consigahria warned them to stand down. "For our Majesty," claimed the seamen, "we will never stand down." West Consigahrian (The United Dictatorship Republic of West Consigahria) navy, without Consigahria's leader asking them to, blew the Gerenstran ships up, sparking the civil war. The leader of Consigahria was furious and "looked like he wanted to slap the Prime Minister of West Consigahria in the face," said a paparazzi member to the succeeding meeting. Apologetically, on December 27th, 2008, Retrove proclaimed that West Consigahria would rejoin its homeland to fight the war together. Consigahria officially reannexed West Consigahria exactly a week later.

On January 1st, 2009, West Consigahria poises an ultimatum to Consigahria--they would remain rejoined under one condition, that they retain their independence as their own nation. Consigahria agrees, as long as West Consigahria applied for and was admitted to the World Assembly, serving as a representative for both countries. In early November, 2010, a major terrorist group from the North Pacific attacked thousands upon thousands of major businesses in Vermillion. Prime Minister Cornelius Davis VI dispatched troops to the foreign country whose name was withheld from the media (Gerenstra) the terrorist agency was from. Consigahria was now officially in war. Citizens were baffled and furious at the sudden spike in taxes and the complete abolition of welfare and a few other public benefits instated previously by the government.

On May 27th, 2011, the Consigahrian-Gerenstran Civil War ended with Consigahria as a collective temporarily united as the victors. Gerenstra has been overtaken as Consigahrian soil. Shortly after, on June 3rd, 2011, West Consigahria seceded for a final time in fraternity with its homeland, retaining its independence.

K. C. Davis VII inherits his late father's office

On November 4th, 2012, the nation came to a standstill to allow incense and lanterns to be filled as is the tradition when something of this nature happens; at 5:36 AM, just at sunrise, the ever benevolent Prime Minister Cornelius Davis VI was declared dead by natural means. Having died at the ripe old age of 115, he had lived a full life filled with responsibility, love for his family and friends, and an undying affinity for his country. He will be buried in Majestic Manor Cemetery, where only Prime Ministers and family members of Prime Ministers may be buried after death. Halted in mourning, the nation will continue with Davis' son, Prime Minister K. Cornelius Davis VII, age 32, in power. Said a Rabbi, "In life, C. Davis VI had been a very benevolent ruler. He'd given us money when we asked for it, a place to sleep and job opportunities for the homeless...and so many more gifts that we as a country will never be able to give back to him. May he rest in peace."

11 Billion Goal Reached

"December 03, 2012 - We Finally Hit 11 Billion! Flags, banners and posters line the nation as the record population continues to climb at 11.003 billion on the morning of December 3rd, 2012!"

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Culture

Religion

Judaism is a monotheistic religion, with the Torah as its foundational text (part of the larger text known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible), and supplemental oral tradition represented by later texts such as the Mishnah and the Talmud. Judaism is considered by religious Jews to be the expression of the covenantal relationship God established with the Children of Israel. Judaism includes a wide corpus of texts, practices, theological positions, and forms of organization. Within Judaism there are a variety of movements, most of which emerged from Rabbinic Judaism, which holds that God revealed his laws and commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai in the form of both the Written and Oral Torah. Judaism claims a historical continuity spanning more than 3,000 years. Judaism has its roots as a structured religion in the Middle East during the Bronze Age.

According to traditional Jewish Law, a Jew is anyone born of a Jewish mother or converted to Judaism in accordance with Jewish Law. American Reform Judaism and British Liberal Judaism accept the child of one Jewish parent (father or mother) as Jewish if the parents raise the child with a Jewish identity. All mainstream forms of Judaism today are open to sincere converts, although conversion has traditionally been discouraged since the time of the Talmud. The conversion process is evaluated by an authority, and the convert is examined on his or her sincerity and knowledge. Traditional Judaism maintains that a Jew, whether by birth or conversion, is a Jew forever.

Jewish observances

Jewish ethics

Jewish ethical practice is typically understood to be marked by values such as justice, truth, peace, loving-kindness (chesed), compassion, humility, and self-respect. Specific Jewish ethical practices include practices of charity (tzedakah) and refraining from negative speech (lashon hara). Proper ethical practices regarding sexuality and many other issues are subjects of dispute among Jews. Rabbi Simeon ben Gamaliel taught: "The world rests on three things: justice, truth, and peace" (Avot 1:18). Justice ("din" corresponding to the Biblical "mishpat") being God's must be vindicated, whether the object be of great or small value (Sanh. 8a). "Let justice pierce the mountain" is the characteristic maxim attributed to Moses (Sanh. 6b). Stealing and oppression, even if only in holding back overnight the hired man's earnings, are forbidden. Falsehood, flattery, perjury and false swearing are also forbidden. The reputation of a fellow man is sacred (Ex. 21:1). Tale-bearing and unkind insinuations are proscribed, as is hatred of one's brother in one's heart (Lev. 19:17). A revengeful, relentless disposition is unethical; reverence for old age is inculcated; justice shall be done; right weight and just measure are demanded; poverty and riches shall not be regarded by the judge (Lev. 19:15, 18, 32, 36; Ex. 23:3). Transversely, shalom ("peace"), is one of the underlying principles of the Torah, as "her ways are pleasant ways and all her paths are shalom ('peace')."Proverbs 3:17 The Talmud explains, "The entire Torah is for the sake of the ways of shalom".

Simon the Just taught: "The world rests upon three things: Torah, service to God, and showing loving-kindness (chesed)" (Pirkei Avot 1:2). Loving-kindness is here the core ethical virtue. Loving-kindness is closely linked with compassion in the tradition. Lack of compassion marks a people as cruel (Jer. vi. 23). The repeated injunctions of the Law and the Prophets that the widow, the orphan and the stranger should be protected show how deeply, it is argued, the feeling of compassion was rooted in the hearts of the righteous in ancient Israel.

Friendship is also highly prized in the Talmud; the very word for "associate" is "friend" ("chaver"). "Get thyself a companion" (Abot i. 6). "Companionship or death" (Ta'an. 23a).

Respect for one's fellow creatures is of such importance that Biblical prohibitions may be transgressed on its account (Ber. 19b). Especially do unclaimed dead require respectful burial (see Burial in Jewish Encyclopedia iii. 432b: "met miẓwah").

In addition to teaching caring for others, Jewish sources tend to teach that man is duty bound to preserve his life (Berachot 32b) and his health. Foods dangerous to health are more to be guarded against than those ritually forbidden. Jewish ethics denies self-abasement. "He who subjects himself to needless self-castigations and fasting, or even denies himself the enjoyment of wine, is a sinner" (Taanit 11a, 22b). A person has to give account for every lawful enjoyment he refuses (Talmud Yer. Ḳid. iv. 66d). A person should show self-respect in regard to both his body, "honoring it as the image of God" (Hillel: Midrash Leviticus Rabbah 34), and his garments (Talmud Shabbat 113b; Ned. 81a). According to Judaism, real life goes beyond the concept of breathing and having blood flow through our veins, it means existing with a purpose and connecting to God and others.

Prayer

Traditionally, Jews recite prayers three times daily, Shacharit, Mincha, and Ma'ariv with a fourth prayer, Mussaf added on Shabbat and holidays. At the heart of each service is the Amidah or Shemoneh Esrei. Another key prayer in many services is the declaration of faith, the Shema Yisrael (or Shema). The Shema is the recitation of a verse from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4): Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad—"Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God! The Lord is One!"

Most of the prayers in a traditional Jewish service can be recited in solitary prayer, although communal prayer is preferred. Communal prayer requires a quorum of ten adult Jews, called a minyan. In nearly all Orthodox and a few Conservative circles, only male Jews are counted toward a minyan; most Conservative Jews and members of other Jewish denominations count female Jews as well.

In addition to prayer services, observant traditional Jews recite prayers and benedictions throughout the day when performing various acts. Prayers are recited upon waking up in the morning, before eating or drinking different foods, after eating a meal, and so on.

The approach to prayer varies among the Jewish denominations. Differences can include the texts of prayers, the frequency of prayer, the number of prayers recited at various religious events, the use of musical instruments and choral music, and whether prayers are recited in the traditional liturgical languages or the vernacular. In general, Orthodox and Conservative congregations adhere most closely to tradition, and Reform and Reconstructionist synagogues are more likely to incorporate translations and contemporary writings in their services. Also, in most Conservative synagogues, and all Reform and Reconstructionist congregations, women participate in prayer services on an equal basis with men, including roles traditionally filled only by men, such as reading from the Torah. In addition, many Reform temples use musical accompaniment such as organs and mixed choirs.

Religious clothing

A kippah (Hebrew: כִּפָּה, plural kippot; Yiddish: יאַרמלקע, yarmulke) is a slightly rounded brimless skullcap worn by many Jews while praying, eating, reciting blessings, or studying Jewish religious texts, and at all times by some Jewish men. In Orthodox communities, only men wear kippot; in non-Orthodox communities, some women also wear kippot. Kippot range in size from a small round beanie that covers only the back of the head, to a large, snug cap that covers the whole crown.

Tzitzit (Hebrew: צִיציִת) (Ashkenazi pronunciation: tzitzis) are special knotted "fringes" or "tassels" found on the four corners of the tallit (Hebrew: טַלִּית) (Ashkenazi pronunciation: tallis), or prayer shawl. The tallit is worn by Jewish men and some Jewish women during the prayer service. Customs vary regarding when a Jew begins wearing a tallit. In the Sephardi community, boys wear a tallit from bar mitzvah age. In some Ashkenazi communities it is customary to wear one only after marriage. A tallit katan (small tallit) is a fringed garment worn under the clothing throughout the day. In some Orthodox circles, the fringes are allowed to hang freely outside the clothing.

Tefillin (Hebrew: תְפִלִּין), known in English as phylacteries (from the Greek word φυλακτήριον, meaning safeguard or amulet), are two square leather boxes containing biblical verses, attached to the forehead and wound around the left arm by leather straps. They are worn during weekday morning prayer by observant Jewish men and some Jewish women.[77]

A kittel (Yiddish: קיטל), a white knee-length overgarment, is worn by prayer leaders and some observant traditional Jews on the High Holidays. It is traditional for the head of the household to wear a kittel at the Passover seder in some communities, and some grooms wear one under the wedding canopy. Jewish males are buried in a tallit and sometimes also a kittel which are part of the tachrichim (burial garments).

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Gender roles

Recreational drug use

Compulsory nudity

Just Be Nice, OK?

Population Day

Government

People in power under the Prime Minister

The Royal Vizier

The Royal Superintendent

The Royal Staff

The Prime Minister's Cabinet

Politics

Elections

High police ratios in urban areas

Government agencies

The Corporal Service

The Operatives' Division (of the Just Monocratic Commonwealth of Consigahria)

Central Intelligence Agency

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Central Special Operations, Weapons and Technology Agency

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 On May 27th, 2011, the Consigahrian-Gerenstran Civil War ended with Consigahria as a collective temporarily united as the victors. Gerenstra has been overtaken as Consigahrian soil. Shortly after, on June 3rd, 2011, West Consigahria seceded for a final time in fraternity with its homeland, retaining its independence.
-==K. C. Davis VII inherits his late father's office==
+===K. C. Davis VII inherits his late father's office===
 On November 4th, 2012, the nation came to a standstill to allow incense and lanterns to be filled as is the tradition when something of this nature happens; at 5:36 AM, just at sunrise, the ever benevolent Prime Minister Cornelius Davis VI was declared dead by natural means. Having died at the ripe old age of 115, he had lived a full life filled with responsibility, love for his family and friends, and an undying affinity for his country. He will be buried in Majestic Manor Cemetery, where only Prime Ministers and family members of Prime Ministers may be buried after death. Halted in mourning, the nation will continue with Davis' son, Prime Minister K. Cornelius Davis VII, age 32, in power.
 Said a Rabbi, "In life, C. Davis VI had been a very benevolent ruler. He'd given us money when we asked for it, a place to sleep and job opportunities for the homeless...and so many more gifts that we as a country will never be able to give back to him. May he rest in peace."
-==11 Billion Goal Reached==
+===11 Billion Goal Reached===
 "December 03, 2012 - We Finally Hit 11 Billion! Flags, banners and posters line the nation as the record population continues to climb at 11.003 billion on the morning of December 3rd, 2012!"
-== More History ==
+=== More History ===
 [https://www.nationstates.net/nation=consigahria/detail=factbook/id=231950 Main article]