Core National Information
Identity
· Official country name: United Kingdom of Atsqia
· Short/common name: Atsqia
· Flag: Red Cross on yellow background. In the middle of the cross there is a red circle with a double headed eagle on it.
· Coat of arms or seal: WIP
· Motto: “The North Will Survive”
· National anthem: WIP
· Demonym (what citizens are called): Atsqian
Geography
· Continent/region: Northeastern Europe
· Capital city: Rġōrtī (St. Petersburg)
· Major cities: Kyþen (Helsinki), Kwena (Tallinn), Nvrak (Narva)
· Land area: 831,000km2
· Climate: Climate of Finland and the surrounding areas
· Terrain: Snowy for a lot of the year
· Natural resources: Phosphates, Nickel, Copper, Iron Ore, Gold, Chromium, Timber, Oil, Natural Gas
· Borders and neighboring nations
· Important rivers, mountains, seas, etc: Seas and Gulfs: The Baltic Sea, The Gulf of Finland, The Gulf of Bothnia, The Barents Sea, The White Sea. Rivers: Kemijoki, Kemi, Daugava, Tuloma & Niva. Mountains: Khibiny, Scandinavian (Fells), Maanselkä. Lakes: Ladoga, Onega.
Population
· Total population:
· Ethnic groups:
· Languages:
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· Population density:
· Urban/rural split:
· Literacy rate:
Government
· Government type:
· Constitution/basic laws:
· Head of state:
· Head of government:
· Legislature/parliament:
· Political parties:
· Administrative divisions (states, provinces, regions):
Economy
· Economic system
· GDP/GDP per capita
· Currency
· Main industries
· Imports/exports
· Major companies
· Infrastructure
· Poverty/unemployment rates
Military & Security
· Branches of military
· Personnel numbers
· Equipment
· Defense doctrine
· Intelligence agencies
· Police/internal security
Culture
· Traditions
· Food
· Holidays
· Media
· Sports
· Education system
· Cultural values
Diplomacy
· Allies
· Rivals/enemies
· International organizations
· Foreign policy goals
· Embassies or overseas influence
History
· Founding
· Important wars
· Revolutions/civil wars
· Golden ages
· Major disasters
· Recent events
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Useful RP/Story Details
These make a nation memorable in RP:
Society
· Crime levels
· Corruption
· Social tensions
· Class structure
· Technology level
· Internet/media freedom
Energy & Industry
· Oil/gas/nuclear
· Manufacturing
· Agriculture
· Transportation network
Intelligence & Secrets
· Secret projects
· Black ops units
· Underground movements
· Hidden crises
· Conspiracies
National Flavor
Things that make the country unique:
· Distinct architecture
· Fashion styles
· Naming conventions
· Military traditions
· Regional stereotypes
· Famous landmarks
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A Good “Quick Fact Sheet”
A compact version many players use:
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Things That Improve RP Quality
Good nations usually:
· Have internal problems, not just strengths
· Maintain realistic military/economic scale
· Include political factions and disagreements
· Have regional diversity
· Allow room for stories and conflict
Nations become more interesting when they are imperfect.
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Optional Advanced Details
For very deep worldbuilding:
· Election systems
· Census data
· Railway maps
· Naval bases
· Intelligence services
· Space program
· Nuclear doctrine
· Healthcare system
· Education rankings
· Internet infrastructure
· Environmental issues
· Disaster response agencies
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Common Mistakes
Overpowered “super nations”
No internal conflict
Unrealistic population/economy ratios
Copy-paste real countries with different names
Huge military without industrial base
Too many elite units/special forces
Make it as detailed as you desire. Check out Guangzhou, Jacaria or Javnia for different examples
