Ripobaek of Whelaen
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Description:
The Ripobaek of Whelaen is a colossal and startlingly efficient nation, ruled by David Solsonne with an even, steady hand and a reputation for balancing pragmatism with an almost ceremonial sense of order. The country is remarkable for its booming pith-helmet industry, its deep and longstanding fascination with outer-space exploration, and its unapologetic use of frequent public executions as both punishment and spectacle. The compassionate population of 3.251 billion Whelaenians enjoy a measured degree of civil rights—enough to feel individual dignity, but never enough to meaningfully challenge the authority of the state. Citizens relish the relative freedom to spend their money however they wish, to a point, and participate in free and open democratic elections—albeit on a schedule so infrequent that each one feels like a rare cosmic event.
The medium-sized central government must constantly juggle the competing demands of Education, Industry, and Defense, each of which vies for prominence in the nation’s long-term strategy. Debate is often vigorous, occasionally theatrical, but always resolved in the marble hallways of Kolasten, the capital city, where ministers gather beneath the city’s iconic copper-domed legislature. The national income tax rate sits at a solid 43.9%, a figure that most Whelaenians support on the grounds that it “keeps the engines running smoothly.”
The frighteningly efficient Whelaenian economy, valued at 359 trillion Whels annually, is both broad in scope and polished in execution. It is spearheaded by the tremendously powerful Information Technology sector, whose innovations in artificial intelligence and interplanetary data transmission have earned Whelaen a respected seat at the table of the Galactic Research Compact. The economy receives major support from a thriving Tourism industry, a globally beloved Book Publishing sector, and a meticulously regulated yet highly lucrative Arms Manufacturing industry. Many of the nation’s largest companies are state-owned, a fact that has created a uniquely smooth, vertically integrated marketplace where growth, stability, and compliance move hand-in-hand. Average income rests at an impressive 110,441 Whels, and wages remain strikingly even across society—the wealthiest citizens earning only 4.1 times as much as the poorest.
Whelaenian culture is shaped by an odd but endearing mixture of paternalistic policies and progressive social norms. Vacationing citizens are encouraged—by both custom and law—to distribute spare condoms to locals abroad, a practice justified as “micro-level international goodwill.” During international summits, Kolasten transforms into a full police state, its every street corner bristling with surveillance drones and politely intimidating officers. The nation embraces a widely accepted trade philosophy of “tit-for-tat,” considered both fair and strategically sound. Even burial ceremonies have become as routinized as tax forms, processed by the Bureau of Transitional Affairs with an efficiency that both comforts and unsettles foreign observers.
Crime, particularly youth-related offenses, is virtually unheard of thanks to a combination of an extremely capable police force, high levels of social trust, and robust educational and welfare programs that identify and support at-risk young people long before trouble can arise. As a result, most prisons stand half-empty, repurposed into archives, botanical labs, or dormitories for visiting academics. Whelaen’s national animal, the Whelaenian Dog, roams freely through the country’s vast, lush forests—living symbols of the nation’s belief that disciplined order and playful freedom can coexist. These forests, protected by legacy conservation mandates, remain some of the most biodiverse environments on the planet, drawing nature enthusiasts, scientists, and wide-eyed schoolchildren throughout the year.
NationStates link: Whelaen.
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Information and Basic Facts
National colors: Green, Blue
National Animal: Whelaenian Dog
National Languages: Seish, English
National Religion: Zazianism (Unofficial)
Currency: Whels
Capital: Kolasten
Region: Lonia Kreptia Llor
President: David Solsonne
Vice-President: Senak Dalton
Independence from: Ymeurra
Region Status: Resident
World Assembly Status: WA Member
Economy: Socialism
Measurement: Metricism
Coat of Arms
National Language; Seish
Seish follows the same exact words and rules as English except the following
A= L
L= A
D= Q
Q= D
O= U
U= O
X = Y
Y= X
I= E
E= I
FL= Ø
GL= Ğ
SH= Ň
Examples:
Apple= Lppai
Hello = Hiaau
Thank you = Thlnk Xuo
Yes = Xis
No = Nu
House = Huosi
Flag = Ølg
Whelaen= Whialin
Numbers:
Numbers are the same as English except they are spelled and pronounced differently based on the rules of Seish.
Things to Note:
Seish and English are the 2 official languages
Seish is valued more because it is more cultural and traditional
English is more common than Seish
Usually every person that speaks Seish is likely to also have a good level of English.
Military Forces
The Whelaenian Military is made up of 8 BRANCHES:
Whelaen Army (WAR)
Whelaen Marine Corps (WMC)
Whelaen Navy (WNV)
Whelaenian Air Force (WAF)
Whelaenian Space Force (WSF)
Whelaen National Guard (WNG)
Whelaen Cyber Defense (WCD)
Strongest in (Top 3):
1. Air Force
2. Cyber Defense
3. Army
Unofficial National Religion: Zazianism
The unofficial national religion of Whelaen in Zazianism.
The religion worships two prophets: Zuza and Nanga.
It was said that Zuza and Nanga would create miracles and help people cure depression. Together, Zuza and Nanga created 3 major miracles. Those were:
1. In Ancient times, Ymeuuran-Whelaen would often get attacked by sea. Legend says that Zuza and Nanga went under water and punctured holes in the boats of enemies, sinking them and helping Ymeuuran-Whelaen gain more victories.
2. When Zuza and Nanga came across the starving village of Lppai Heaa (Apple Hill), they made it rain apples from the sky. The town still exists today, and it is called Apple Hill for that reason. The town is currently also very religious.
3. When the governor of Whelaen (yes, they did have a governor even at that time) was feeling depressed and beaten on, after losing many wars, Zuza and Nanga magically gave him and his warriors and military strength and soon starting winning more wars and succeeding more.
They died of old age both at exactly 100, which was not normal at the time to live that long.
They now are in Zisalk (Zazian Heaven) and are also thought to live above the clouds.
When you die, it’s said that you will either go to Zisalk (Zeslak) (Heaven) or Ricopirlteun (literally translates to “Recuperation”).
You go to Zisalk if you:
-Worship twice a week
-A good citizen
If you are a bad citizen and don’t worship Zuza and Nanga you will go to Ricopirlteun.
What happens in Ricopirlteun?
As said, Ricopirlteun is recuperation. If you are the following mention about Ricopirlteun, you will go there and learn how to behave and have trust in Zuza and Nanga. When Zuza and Nanga think you are ready, you may go from Ricopirlteun to Zisalk.
What happens in Zisalk?
Zisalk is heaven, but you can do anything you want, whenever, however.
The Bible / Quran of Zazianism is the Book of Zazia.
National Dish: Whelaenian Sweet and Sour Chicken
This main course is a balanced mix of flavors and textures, with a sweet and sour sauce that complements the savory Whelaenian chicken.
Time: 70 minutes
Ingredients
-250 grams lemongrass
-100 grams galangal
-50 grams garlic
-50 grams red onion
-250 grams chicken thigh
-100 grams soy sauce
-50 grams brown sugar
-100 grams pineapple juice
-100 grams pomelo (peeled and segmented)
-50 grams coriander (chopped)
-50 grams mint (chopped)
-10 grams lime juice
-10 grams fish sauce
-10 grams sesame oil
Instructions
1. Blend the lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and red onion into a paste.
2. Marinate the chicken thigh in the paste for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a pan, heat the sesame oil and cook the chicken thigh until browned on all sides.
4. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice to the pan and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. In a bowl, combine the pomelo, coriander, mint, lime juice, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
7. Serve the chicken thigh with the sweet and sour sauce and the pomelo salad.
Protips
For a spicier dish, add more chili peppers to the paste.
If you don't have sesame oil, you can substitute another type of oil, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
Disclaimer: Recipe was generated by AI. Do not use if unexperienced at cooking. Credit to Google "Food Mood"