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 * Country-** Swagland S.d

The Swagland nation was established in 1889 when the Swagicans won their freedom over Bolivia. Swagicans had tried to declare their freedom since the early 1860's but their nation was too small and did not have enough resources and structures to be independent. They did not like the way the Bolivians ran their government because the government did not allow the people to express their swag. However, in 1888 they became started building factories and using their own resources instead of relying on Bolivia. Then in 1889 John Swagams, Thomas Swagerson and George Swagiston wrote a letter to Bolivia (//The declaration of Swag.) Th//e letter basically told the Bolivians and their goverment that they were no longer part of the country. The Govement of Bolivia did not argue with the Swagicans and gave them what they wanted. Ever since that, Swagicans has been one of the fastest growing and financially secure nations in the world.

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 * National Anthe**m- Swag Surfinhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mokLO7WQyw
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**Location-** Swagland is bordered by Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 10 degrees south/ 55 degrees west.
 * Climate**- Sub topical, temperate. Temperature averages 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Lots of rain.
 * Terrain**- lies between 200 meters and 800 meters above sea level. The northwestern parts of the plateau consist of broad, rolling terrain broken by low, rounded hills. The southeastern section is more rugged, with a complex mass of ridges and mountain ranges.
 * Natural Resources**- iron ore, granite, limestone, c lay, gold
 * Arable Land-** 9.3%
 * Environmental Issues-** deforestation- they are cutting down all the trees, Greenhouse gases- They are causing biodiversity

A**verage Age-** 35 Swagday is celebrated in rememberance of when our nation became free from Bolivia July,4 1889. ON this day everyone in the country puts on their best attire and show off their swag.
 * Population:** 900 Million
 * Urban Area**s- 75%
 * Nationality:** Swagicans, Swags,
 * Religion:** Christianity-65% Islamic -25% Other-10%
 * Language(s**)- Swag-slang and English
 * Traditional dress/clothing-** v-necks, cargo pants, Toms
 * Food:** coconuts, bananas, melons
 * Major National Holidays- Swagday:**
 * Surfday:** Surfday is a day were the citizens of Swagland meet on the beaches to have a large beach parties.. The day is to just have fun its basically a holiday to enjoy oneself. The whole country is off work on this day.

([|hand sign swag]) In Swagland the citizens usually carry the Swagland Flag on them at all times, most put it in their shoes or in their back pockets.
 * Cultural Norms-** In swangland it is normal for the citizens to greet one in other by holding up the swag signs.

Singing the national anthem every morning across the nation.
 * Customs-**Pledge the allegiance to the Swag Flag**.**

One must start off the New year (January 2) by licking the bottom of their best pair of shows. The Swagicans believe that by doing this you relive your whole years.
 * Taboos-** The Swagicans believe it to be bad luck if they do bnot say the word "Swag" at least 50 times in a peroid of 24 hours.


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and explanation. population numbers!) *GDP growth rate (is economy growing or slowing? At what rate from previous two years?) *Labor force by occupation (% agricultural; % industrial; % service)  *Unemployment rate  *% population below the poverty line  *Income distribution  *Inflation rate (compare to previous two years)  *Name of currency  *Exchange rate to US dollar  *Agricultural products (must have at least 3—must coincide with geography)  *Industries (must have at least 3—must coincide with natural resources)  *Major exports (must have at least 3—must coincide with agricultural and industrial production) *Major imports (must have at least 5)  *Main trading partners (must coincide with what you are exporting and importing)
 * Overview of economic system and current economic challenges (provide clear description
 * GDP (overall real GDP expressed in US dollars)
 * GDP per capita (also expressed in US dollars—make sure this coincides with your


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Executive: Legislative: are total numbers and why of participants? Judicial: Are there additional branches? If so- what are thy and how are they chosen? -Do a few dominate? If so- what are they? And why?
 * Government type (must match economic system)
 * Unitary or Federal power distribution?
 * Parliamentary or Presidential?
 * Subdivisions of Power (i.e. States/Providences/Parish)?
 * Current Govenment established in?
 * Legal System
 * Branches of Government?
 * How the election process occurs
 * How many? jobs/functions of each
 * How chosen?
 * Cabinet, if so who and what are the cabinet positions?
 * What political party is currently in power?
 * If there is a legislative body, detail what kind of house structure exists and what
 * What political party is currently in power?
 * How many chambers?
 * How are the courts structured?
 * Is there a court that has more power than the other?
 * Political Parties


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*Express all in dollars *Tax Revenue (broken down by types of taxes) *Spending (must coincide with revenue AND must coincide with economic/political system you chose) -Top 5 mandatory spending items -Top 5 discretionary spending items


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 * Write a set of at least 10 rules/laws/standards of human right you desire for your country.


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*Must have at least 2—one political and one economic. Be sure to thoroughly explain the issue and the reasons for your country's position.


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