Basic Information.
Country name - Principality of Walkoria
Head of State - HRH Prince Easthope I
Government type - Absolute Monarchy
Seceded from New Zealand - 15th May 2010
Motto- 'Not so tolerant to tolerate intolerance'
Capital - Nova Asum
Island Population - 1 to 4
Citizens - 76
Currency - ₩alkorian shilling (₩) & the Papiermark (P).
This runs at 50% of the British pound. e.g - £1 = ₩2. There are 100 Papiermarks to each ₩alkorian shilling.
Language - The Prince' English
Geography - The Principality is split into three provinces.
South & East - Reginopolis.
West - Cape Secession.
North - Pacifica.
Climate - Subtropical. Mid 30's in summer no frost or snow in winter
Miss Walkoria 2016 - Monique Macfarline
Fauna - Pigeons, Blue penguins, seals, Bottlenose dolphins as well as many species of fish, crabs & migratory sea birds
Religion - Pastafarian. The only religion we recognise is the Church Of The FSM. (see link) http://www.venganza.org/ As far as we are aware, we are the worlds first nation to have Pastafarianism as our national faith although we are essentially atheist
Taxation - 10% flat rate taxation
Economy - Walkoria has a small but stable economy. This consists of tourism via the Walkorian Explorer, Titles sold & fish caught off the island & exported to a New Zealand fish & chip shop. All incoming funds are put straight back into the Walkorian MicroBank for the making of Flags, I'D cards etc
Public Holidays -
16th Feb- The birthday of HRH Prince Easthope I.
18th Feb- Respektor day. Named after Regina Spektor, this is a celebration of independent music & film.
13th Apr- Hitchens day. Named after Christopher Hitchens, is a celebration of pastafarianism, independent thinking & common sense.
15th May- Walkoria day.
21st Jun- Midwinter festival. The shortest day of the year.
28th Jul- Libertarian day. A celebration of free thinking and open mindedness.
12th oct- International pastafarian headgear day.
21st Dec-2nd Jan- Midsummer festival.
National Animal - The pigeon. This is due to the high numbers of these charming creatures in Walkoria. Our small island nation boasts up to 1000 pigeons.
National Sports - Walkoria has three national sports. Chess, archery and kayaking. An annual triathlon comprising of all three sports known as the 'Walkorian Games' has been set up on Walkoria day.
Military - Walkoria possess a tiny military known as the RWDF- (Royal Walkorian Defense Force) but only operate in the mindset of defending ourselves from external aggressors. We have not had, and do not intend to have, a war and have a policy of fair trade and peaceful relations.
We are a neutral country and only use force in defense of our own boarders. This includes extended territory's.
Our Army & Navy are both grouped under the RWDF. We possess no air force.
Marriage Policy - Any two Walkorian citizens over the age of 21 can register to marry regardless of their sex and cultural/religious background.
Territorial Dispute - Our closest nabour, New Zealand, continues to ignore our sovereign status and claims Walkoria as its own. Diplomatic disputes continue as our two nations continue to resolve this problem peacefully and respectfully. As the nation Of New Zealand is our closest nabour and possesses a far greater military we intend to keep relations as cooperative as possible.
National Anthem - Advance Walkoria Fair.
Walkorians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've fertile soil and wealth for toil,
Our home guarded by sea:
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page let every stage
Advance Walkoria fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Walkoria fair.
Head of State - HRH Prince Easthope I
Government type - Absolute Monarchy
Seceded from New Zealand - 15th May 2010
Motto- 'Not so tolerant to tolerate intolerance'
Capital - Nova Asum
Island Population - 1 to 4
Citizens - 76
Currency - ₩alkorian shilling (₩) & the Papiermark (P).
This runs at 50% of the British pound. e.g - £1 = ₩2. There are 100 Papiermarks to each ₩alkorian shilling.
Language - The Prince' English
Geography - The Principality is split into three provinces.
South & East - Reginopolis.
West - Cape Secession.
North - Pacifica.
Climate - Subtropical. Mid 30's in summer no frost or snow in winter
Miss Walkoria 2016 - Monique Macfarline
Fauna - Pigeons, Blue penguins, seals, Bottlenose dolphins as well as many species of fish, crabs & migratory sea birds
Religion - Pastafarian. The only religion we recognise is the Church Of The FSM. (see link) http://www.venganza.org/ As far as we are aware, we are the worlds first nation to have Pastafarianism as our national faith although we are essentially atheist
Taxation - 10% flat rate taxation
Economy - Walkoria has a small but stable economy. This consists of tourism via the Walkorian Explorer, Titles sold & fish caught off the island & exported to a New Zealand fish & chip shop. All incoming funds are put straight back into the Walkorian MicroBank for the making of Flags, I'D cards etc
Public Holidays -
16th Feb- The birthday of HRH Prince Easthope I.
18th Feb- Respektor day. Named after Regina Spektor, this is a celebration of independent music & film.
13th Apr- Hitchens day. Named after Christopher Hitchens, is a celebration of pastafarianism, independent thinking & common sense.
15th May- Walkoria day.
21st Jun- Midwinter festival. The shortest day of the year.
28th Jul- Libertarian day. A celebration of free thinking and open mindedness.
12th oct- International pastafarian headgear day.
21st Dec-2nd Jan- Midsummer festival.
National Animal - The pigeon. This is due to the high numbers of these charming creatures in Walkoria. Our small island nation boasts up to 1000 pigeons.
National Sports - Walkoria has three national sports. Chess, archery and kayaking. An annual triathlon comprising of all three sports known as the 'Walkorian Games' has been set up on Walkoria day.
Military - Walkoria possess a tiny military known as the RWDF- (Royal Walkorian Defense Force) but only operate in the mindset of defending ourselves from external aggressors. We have not had, and do not intend to have, a war and have a policy of fair trade and peaceful relations.
We are a neutral country and only use force in defense of our own boarders. This includes extended territory's.
Our Army & Navy are both grouped under the RWDF. We possess no air force.
Marriage Policy - Any two Walkorian citizens over the age of 21 can register to marry regardless of their sex and cultural/religious background.
Territorial Dispute - Our closest nabour, New Zealand, continues to ignore our sovereign status and claims Walkoria as its own. Diplomatic disputes continue as our two nations continue to resolve this problem peacefully and respectfully. As the nation Of New Zealand is our closest nabour and possesses a far greater military we intend to keep relations as cooperative as possible.
National Anthem - Advance Walkoria Fair.
Walkorians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've fertile soil and wealth for toil,
Our home guarded by sea:
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page let every stage
Advance Walkoria fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Walkoria fair.