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The History of Doughchet (DG)

====Our recently established country is called Doughchet. Our small tropical island is located of the warm waters of South America. Our country was once a colony of the Spanish back in the late 1800's. Tired of the Spanish harsh, and unfair treatment our country set out on a mission for independence. After a few years of fierce protest, cruel punishments, and countless fatalities the Spanish finally decided to grant us our independence. With our newly found freedom we needed stability and order, because soon after our revolution ended our country fell into curruption and chaos. Our government was established through the social contract theory because our country's individuals are united into a society by a process ofmutualconsent, agreeing to abide by certain rules and to accept duties to protect one another from violence, fraud,or injustice.====

Our national bird is the Atlantic puffin which lives in the Atlantic.
It is a pelagic bird that feeds on fish, and sea creatures such as squid and crustaceans. The atlantic puffin is black and white, with gray to white cheeks and red orange legs. It’s bill is triangular shapped and during the breeding season it’s bright orange with a patch of blue bordered by yellow at the rear. This bird is typically silent at sea.

Our country is located in the middle of the Atlanctic Ocean which is bounded on the west by North and South America. It connects to the Arctic Ocean through the Denmark Strait,Greenland Sea, Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea.

The capital of our small, tropical island is called Solita. Gambele, Candela, Veltran, Martin, Amandus are the largestcities following our capital. The environment of Doughchet is moderate and has less extreme season, perfect for tropical fruits and wild flowers.

Doughchet is a little bit bigger than Spain Cocunuts, Salt, and tropical forests. About 35% can be farmed. Our country biggest issues is hurricanes. Hurricanes hits around twice but with a category 2. Also our country can get extremely hot because were near the equator






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about 35 milllion.
 * Total Population

0-14 years: 15.8% 15-64 years: 67.2% 65 years and over:17.4%
 * Average Age

The total percent of people living in urban areas are 82%.
 * % of people in urban areas:

Chets
 * Nationality (what are your people called?)

Roman Catholics 83%, Christians 10% Others 7%
 * Religion(s)

Our two main languages are Spanish due to the colonization of previous times and French because of all the French influence in the area.

The people are free to wear watever they feel comfotable in and feel assured. But in general most people wear tropical clothes
 * Traditional dress/clothing: N/A (Everyone wears what they want)

 *Food (most popular meals for all meal sittings) Coconuts: Its a natural resource and the Chets love to eat coconuts and its a main ingredient for most of our food Doughnuts: When the Spanish was in control their favorite dessert was doughnuts that how the Chets were introduce to doughnuts.




 * Major National Holidays (must have at least 2 and explain the origin of each)

Love Day: Love day originated from the gratitude the people owed the government for fighting and later earning their independence from the Spanish. From then it has blossomed into a variety of meanings and dedications. Some dedicate it to their families, others to their partners, or even to a group of people. Whatever the reason Love day is a perfect example of a country's people in harmony with it's government. All stores closed during this day so family can have time with thier kids, parents, uncles, aunt, cousins etc.... Independence Day: It's celebrated on May 25. Its a perfect time to show our spirit and pride towards our country. Families can go and grill or just relaxed at our well known beaches.

Go Crazy Day: After working extremely hard the Chets on the very first day of summer (June 21) everyone can go all crazy but with a limit. The Chets can show their happiness that summer is here.

Othet holidays: Since Doughchet is mostly Catholics we celebrate Christmas, Lent, Pentecost, and other religious holidays. Since we have some French influence we celebrate Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).

The people of this country have to do a ritual dance every year for a period of three days. This is done to show gratitude and thanks to your good fortunes. Every Friday the family is customed to gathering around as a part where families join together to give thanks for a wonderful day.
 * Cultural Norms, Customs, and Taboos (must have at least 2 of each)


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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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