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POSTCARDS - A travel through Daskelian Prefectures
PREFECTURE OF KUYAMA
LIFE
Once a full rural area, Kuyama now have a couple of big cities. The capital of Kuyama is Koma, which burst with life even in the night. Even with the surge of technology, and the trend towards office work, Koma does still have a strong local economy with old, artisan shops that are part of the country's cultural heritage. Apart of Koma, the second biggest city is Torishima. Both cities are connected to the sea plan area.
In the past, Kuyama was a distant place from the biggest, most populated cities. Now, the prefecture is well connected to the city area of Hanto and Kuji via train. The SWD Line run across Kuji, Hanto, Sankai and Kuyama, with possible extensions to Nishimizu in the future.
 
 

POSTCARDS - A travel through Daskelian Prefectures
PREFECTURE OF KUYAMA
LIFE
Once a full rural area, Kuyama now have a couple of big cities. The capital of Kuyama is Koma, which burst with life even in the night. Even with the surge of technology, and the trend towards office work, Koma does still have a strong local economy with old, artisan shops that are part of the country's cultural heritage. Apart of Koma, the second biggest city is Torishima. Both cities are connected to the sea plan area.
In the past, Kuyama was a distant place from the biggest, most populated cities. Now, the prefecture is well connected to the city area of Hanto and Kuji via train. The SWD Line run across Kuji, Hanto, Sankai and Kuyama, with possible extensions to Nishimizu in the future.
 
 

POSTCARDS - A travel through Daskelian Prefectures
PREFECTURE OF KUYAMA
LIFE
Once a full rural area, Kuyama now have a couple of big cities. The capital of Kuyama is Koma, which burst with life even in the night. Even with the surge of technology, and the trend towards office work, Koma does still have a strong local economy with old, artisan shops that are part of the country's cultural heritage. Apart of Koma, the second biggest city is Torishima. Both cities are connected to the sea plan area.
In the past, Kuyama was a distant place from the biggest, most populated cities. Now, the prefecture is well connected to the city area of Hanto and Kuji via train. The SWD Line run across Kuji, Hanto, Sankai and Kuyama, with possible extensions to Nishimizu in the future.
 
 

Nation name: Daskel
3-Letter Code: DKL                                 2-Letter Code: DK
Capital City: Daito
Government Type: Democratic Republic
 
The population of my nation is: Below Average / Average / Above average
 
The GDP per capita of my nation is: Below Average / Average / Above average
 
Government Spending - Which statement best describes your nation?
  My nation provides moderate social programs, or a small selection of social programs. 
x My nation has an extensive social safety net, or provides multiple programs like universal healthcare, welfare, and free tuition for its citizens 
 
My nation does not provide social programs beyond bare necessities and/or high school educations. 
  My nation does not prioritize social spending, but engages in some large-scale government or public spending projects. 
  My nation’s government spending is a vast majority of our GDP, such as having to coordinate our import-dependent economy.
(this option is subject to Cartography Board approval)
 
Military Indicator - Which statement best describes your nation?
  My nation has made a commitment to security, and maintains a moderately sized modern armed forces within our means. 
x
My nation has little incentive or political drive for military spending, but maintains a small-to-moderate modern armed forces. 
  My nation has prioritized military spending at the expense of other key areas and may have been criticized for lack of freedom or human rights issues. 
  My nation does not prioritize military spending due to other priorities, the belief we are safe, or we don’t have enough money left over to fund it. 
  My nation is heavily embattled and we believe we face an existential threat.
(this option is subject to Cartography Board approval) 
 
Any other inspirations or concepts you want to share: The republic of Daskel (Dasukeru in Taiyōgo) is currently divided in 30 Prefectures. Historically, Daskel holds Taiyōgo speaking population. People from native groups who speaks the "Ioran", a group of local native languages. Taiyōgo is the official language in the country. Eastern and Western dialects are a thing, with different speech patterns and word usage. Common is also taught at schools nationwide. Culturally, the nation is based in RL Japan. Daskel is well known for their huge sea-operating economy. The three big pillars of Daskel's economy are Technology, Mining and Tourism. The five major Daskelian Prefectures are Daito, Kuji, Kuyama, Ten and Hanto. Sea culture is broad on the country, and many seaside cities and prefectures hold the biggest numbers of population due to it. The main port of the country is the Wan Dai Minato, in Kuji Bay, Kuji. The next major harbour is Hanto Minato. in Umichi, Hanto. Fishing also has a big part, but it's overshadowed by the largest industries. The country is full of protected natural parks; In fact, there are many laws that regulates nature conservation.
Another important place in Daskel's economy is Kozan. The prefecture is surrounded by the mountains, and the main activity is mining. Many cities were founded by mine workers and enterprises. Kozan is also known for being one of the most industrialized places of Daskel. Connectivity is a huge thing in the country. As mining developed in the center of Daskel, the nation developed a big, intricate train network to supply everything, from mining gear to passengers. Motorways are good, but trains are the king of Daskelian's transportation.
 

REPUBLIC OF DASKEL                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Ministry of Communications
UPDATED DASKELIAN GEOGRAPHY
The republic of Daskel (Dasukeru in Taiyōgo) is currently divided in 30 Prefectures. Historically, Daskel holds Taiyōgo speaking population. People from native groups who speaks the "Ioran", a group of local native languages. Taiyōgo is the official language in the country. Eastern and Western dialects are a thing, with different speech patterns and word usage.

Daskel - Political Prefecture Map
LIFE AND ECONOMY
The five major Daskelian Prefectures are Daito, Kuji, Kuyama, Ten and Hanto. Sea culture is broad on the country, and many seaside cities and prefectures hold the biggest numbers of population due to it. The main port of the country is the Wan Dai Minato, in Kuji Bay, Kuji. The next major harbour is Hanto Minato. in Umichi, Hanto.
Another important place in Daskel's economy is Kozan. The prefecture is surrounded by the mountains, and the main activity is mining. Many cities were founded by mine workers and enterprises. Kozan is also known for being one of the most industrialized places of Daskel.

Daskel Metro Sports

SUMMER DAI QUALIFIERS TO START NEXT WEEK
High School baseball is just around the corner, and with it, a new Championship to look for! All 30 prefectures are preparing the last details for their prefectural qualifiers. The champions will play in the nationally recognized National High School Baseball Championship, also known as the Summer Dai. More than 2000 schools are preparing for this new tournament.
 

Omnis cellebrates their win over prefectural rival Instituto Senda Sede Yaten
ROAD TO THE DAI - PREFECTURE CHAMPIONS
After weeks of intense combat, all 30 prefectures, and two subdivisions, finalized their heated qualification tournaments. The list of winners will participate in the next National High School Baseball Championship, also known as the Summer Dai. The Tournament Lottery will be drawn next week. The full list of Champions is listed in the folowing table. Congratulations to the next Astordai participating schools!
  Kuyama Raion kōkō   Baldosero Escuela técnica Rodurigo Kamui   Yunta Escuela Agreste Railén   Azalas Escuela técnica Tauren
    Nishimizu Okinami Sohgoh Kurooka Kanjo Aillri Escuela vocacional minera Ten Ten Gakuen   Sankai Yamashida Koku Pirepillán Cerroverde College Tasel Instituto Sein Shotkor Liceo 8 de Shotkor   Hanto Yubou kōkō Anakiri Escuela Hilaya Rankeu Colegio 10 de Rankeu Sorken REI Institute Sorken   East Kuji Kiten Gakuen Nahuel Liceo Stellari Yaten Colegio Omnis Konkashken Otoun   Ragún Colegio Montenegro Pircas Escuela prefectural de Pircas Araucai Liceo Amul West Kuji REI Institute West Kuji   Gainen Gainen ken Tsurishima Kokai Shokugyō Vertientes Lorenz Institute East Ástor Instituto de Ástor   Yukino Kainen Rimahi Mauri Izka Colegio Soles de Izka West Ástor Colegio Mirage  
 
 

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WBC49: Daskies wins vs Sarzonia, miss the spot
By Nakamura Gou (@GomuraOfficial)
This year was a brilliant display for Daskel's baseball team. However, the Group 2 of the WBC49 was unforgiving, and Daskel couldn't clinch for the playoffs in Newmanistan.
"You know, this hurts in many levels, but the worst feeling is that we couldn't make Shintaro play" Told us Kojima Takeshi, ace pitcher of the team.
Shintaro Nobuhiro is the catcher of Team Daskel. The alumni of University of Daito was injured at series 7 vs Banija, after a close play directly on the plate that ended with Daskel's tie at 8th inning.
"I'm obviously frustrated with this outcome, but I have to learn that my health come first. This injury will take months to heal. Nothing serious, but I have to take care of it.
After Shintaro left the team with a leg injury, Team Daskel lost the next series against Kohnhead 3-0. Back-up catcher Eidome Yōichi placed a public apology for the result.
"I replaced a giant on the field, and I failed. I did the best I could, but we lost the series in terrible fashion. I promise to be 100% better next series against Sarzonia" Ended the words of the young catcher. Series 9 against Sarzonia were, by far, a surprise. The first series against them was a victory for the Daskies, and this time, our national team did it again. The team, even after losing a qualification spot, were grateful and answered Eidome's statement, with words of encouragement and future.
The next series is the last for this WBC,  confronting Daskel with Liventia on the Daito Kyujo. Let's cheer once more for our Daskies!
Schedule
Friday, 7/17: Series 1- The Jovannic 1 - 2 Daskel (2nd)
Saturday, 7/18: Series 2- Daskel 0 - 3 Banija (6th)
Sunday, 7/19: Series 3- Kohnhead 1 - 2 Daskel (4th)
Monday, 7/20: Series 4- Daskel 2 - 1 Sarzonia (3rd)
Tuesday, 7/21: Series 5- Liventia 1 - 2 Daskel (4th)
7/22- Midway break
Thursday, 7/23: Series 6- Daskel 2 - 1 The Jovannic (3rd) 
Friday, 7/24: Series 7- Banija 2 - 1 Daskel (4th)
Saturday, 7/25: Series 8- Daskel 0 - 3 Kohnhead (4th)
Sunday, 7/26: Series 9- Sarzonia 2 - 1 Daskel (5th)
Monday, 7/27: Series 10- Daskel v Liventia

REPUBLIC OF DASKEL                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Ministry of Communications
UPDATED DASKELIAN GEOGRAPHY
The republic of Daskel (Dasukeru in Taiyōgo) is currently divided in 30 Prefectures. Historically, Daskel holds Taiyōgo speaking population. People from native groups who speaks the "Ioran", a group of local native languages. Taiyōgo is the official language in the country. Eastern and Western dialects are a thing, with different speech patterns and word usage.

Daskel - Political Prefecture Map
LIFE AND ECONOMY
The five major Daskelian Prefectures are Daito, Kuji, Kuyama, Ten and Hanto. Sea culture is broad on the country, and many seaside cities and prefectures hold the biggest numbers of population due to it. The main port of the country is the Wan Dai Minato, in Kuji Bay, Kuji. The next major harbour is Hanto Minato. in Umichi, Hanto.
Another important place in Daskel's economy is Kozan. The prefecture is surrounded by the mountains, and the main activity is mining. Many cities were founded by mine workers and enterprises. Kozan is also known for being one of the most industrialized places of Daskel.

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POLITIKK // POLITICS
The government of Fujai is a communal socialist directorial republic split into three branches: the legislative, executive, and mediative. Legislative power is placed in the Velkting, the parliament; executive power is placed in the Statsråd, the council; mediative, or judicial power, is placed in the Statsmidjerjon. Statsråd collectively serves as the head of state and government.
Velktinget
The Velkting is Fujai’s parliament, made up of 211 Velktingsrepresentants (VRs). The Velkting has been a unicameral body since the Folkskongress of 1316 abolished the former upper house, the Højting, among other things. The Velkting is seated in Velktingshuset inside Solrunsborg, Grønnevej 100, Keiserholde.
Functions and Members
The Velkting’s duties focus on acting as the peoples’ representatives, lawmaking, policy, and the running of the Fujansk government. Apart from these, the Velkting has the power to call snap elections for itself and the Statsråd with 60% support. The Velkting elects the Høytalar, the speaker, who is one of the most prominent public figures in Fujai. They are typically the leader of the largest party in the Velkting, though there have been exceptions to that custom.
Velktingsrepresentants must be Fujansk residents of at least 16 years of age at the time of election. VRs are elected for a maximum of two three-year terms.
Elections
Velktingsrepresentants are elected directly using a mixed-member proportional system, where voters cast ranked preference votes for their mixed member district and a vote for political party. 100 VRs are elected through multi-member districts, while the remaining 111 VRs are chosen from open party lists to achieve a proportional distribution of political parties. Elections in Fujai are overseen by the Statskjøsingkomisjon (informally known as Kjøsa).
Statsråd
The Statsråd is the council that serves as the executive power of Fujai. It consists of seven directly elected members, the Rådgafar, who each head one of the seven Ministerjonor. The chair of the council is the Rådsrodd, whose deputy is the Annarrådsrodd, commonly called the Rodd and Annar, respectively.
Elections
Elections for the Statsråd are held yearly concurrently with Velkting elections. Rådgafar are directly elected to specific seats on the Statsråd by ranked choice vote for up to three one-year terms. The positions of Rodd and Annar are elected yearly by approval vote among all candidates running for Rådgafar, and may only serve in that capacity once. Only Velktingsrepresentants are eligible to stand for election and must give up their seat if elected.
Snap elections for all members of the Statsråd (and Velkting) may be called by the Velkting once per year, though not within three months of a regularly scheduled election. Rådgafar elected in this way serve out the rest of their term.
Recall elections for individual Rådgafar may be initiated with 70% support in the Velkting, or by successful public petition.
Functions and Members
The Rådgafar serve as the heads of Fujai's seven Ministerjonor and they serve as the collective head of government of Fujai—no single member is vested with executive power. The Rådsrodd serves merely as a spokesperson and meeting convenor, and not as a leader, per se. The Utanriksrådgafar performs many of the foreign relations tasks that heads of state perform in many other countries.
Members of the Statsråd
Miljørådgafar (Environment) - Ylva Vinge (Rådsrodd) Finansrådgafar (Finance) - Tage Lee Utanriksrådgafar (Foreign Affairs) - Ivo Solum Understrukturrådgafar (Infrastructure) - Maks Husebø Arbetesrådgafar (Labor) - Eira Hjelmland Kulturrådgafar (Culture) - Feliks Hammar Samfolksrådgafar (Social Affairs) - Asgeir Tangstad Statsråd's Structure
Miljøministerjonet (Environment) Parkar Fujai Directorate of Conservation Directorate of Land (management) Finansministerjonet (Finance) Directorate of Budget Directorate of the Treasury Skattedirektoratet (Directorate of Taxation) Arbetesministerjonet (Labor) Directorate of Labor Relations Handelsdirektoratet (Directorate of Trade) Directorate of Agriculture Directorate of Fishing State-owned cooperatives Kulturministerjonet (Culture) Directorate of Education Directorate of Culture Vitskapdirektoratet (Directorate of Science) Fujais Romsbyrå Directorate of Tourism Samfolksministerjonet (Social Affairs) Directorate of Law Directorate of Immigration Helsedirektoratet (Directorate of Health) Directorate of Welfare Utanriksministerjonet (Foreign Affairs) Diplomatic missions Forsvaret Foreign aid Understrukturministerjonet (Infrastructure) Samflyttingdirektorat (Transportation) Statens Jarnbanar - Responsible for rail transit and infrastructure Statens Vannbanar - Responsible for ports and water transit Statens Luftbanar - Runs tha country's international airports and oversees air transit Directorate of Energy Samferdselsdirektorat (Communications) FJU (Fujansk Utsending - public media) Directorate of Building Directorate of Housing  

REPUBLIC OF DASKEL                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Ministry of Communications
 
Daskel, officially Republic of Daskel, is developing, cultured nation. The nation current number of citizen is 82 million Daskelians. Daskel is ubicated in the coasts of El Nido, south of The West Pacific. The nation's closest neighbor countries are Hertfordshire and Jammbo, Comia Noracon, Larxia, Irador and Acadie. It's capital city is Daito Metropolis, which currently holds roughly 10 million habitants.
Daskel is well known for their interesting coastal geography in the west side of the country, where many citizens built their home in on the hills, giving the place a colorful, bright look. Orca sightings are fairly common on Daskelian sea. The animal is protected by the law, and tourists come to the beaches each day with the hopes of encounter one in the wild. The overall nation geography is tinged with mountains and valleys, giving the west side of the country a really good looking landscape. The mountain range on the west is called The Royal Sanmyaku. It's practically a daskelian tradition to travel through the mountain to get to the beach each summer.
Daskelian government is currently making progress in Education, Welfare and Healthcare. Culture is highly appreciated in the nation. For that reason, arts and sports have a special public funding. The economy of the nation is developing, and Tourism has a huge impact in it.
 
CHANGELOG March 16 Created Thread April 9 First Legislation Draft April 9-12 Creation of Daskel's map July 28 Comeback. Graphics updated on legislation and map. Names of the prefectures were changed due to Nation reformulation process through the year. Legislation and geography were separated. Economy section was started.  
[WORK IN PROGRESS]

REPUBLIC OF DASKEL                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Ministry of Communications
DASKELIAN LEGISLATION
Daskel have a bicameral legislature. It's composed by the Deputies Camera (Colloquially The Chamber) and the Senate Camera.
Deputies Camera

Deputies camera currently holds 120 representatives, 4 from each Prefecture of the country. Each prefecture has four poll districts. Candidates must make their inscription to just one of these districts, thus, they cannot participate in any other prefecture or district. Candidates also cannot participate for both deputies and senate.
 
Senate Camera

Senate Camera currently 30 representatives, one from each prefecture. Unlike the case of deputies, Senator elections are by prefecture, not district. Like the deputies, they cannot participate in more than one prefecture elections.

Team Autumn! Like Fujai, Autumn is my second favorite season behind winter (I would love a snowy winter! We just get free cold weather, not exciting. I still love it tho). Summer is hell and feeling autumn coming back to town feel just magical with its colors, not to mention I can sleep covered again hehe

Team Autumn! Like Fujai, Autumn is my second favorite season behind winter (I would love a snowy winter! We just get free cold weather, not exciting. I still love it tho). Summer is hell and feeling autumn coming back to town feel just magical with its colors, not to mention I can sleep covered again hehe

REPUBLIC OF DASKEL                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Ministry of Communications
 
Daskel, officially Republic of Daskel, is developing, cultured nation. The nation current number of citizen is 82 million Daskelians. Daskel is ubicated in the coasts of El Nido, south of The West Pacific. The nation's closest neighbor countries are Hertfordshire and Jammbo, Comia Noracon, Larxia, Irador and Acadie. It's capital city is Daito Metropolis, which currently holds roughly 10 million habitants.
Daskel is well known for their interesting coastal geography in the west side of the country, where many citizens built their home in on the hills, giving the place a colorful, bright look. Orca sightings are fairly common on Daskelian sea. The animal is protected by the law, and tourists come to the beaches each day with the hopes of encounter one in the wild. The overall nation geography is tinged with mountains and valleys, giving the west side of the country a really good looking landscape. The mountain range on the west is called The Royal Sanmyaku. It's practically a daskelian tradition to travel through the mountain to get to the beach each summer.
Daskelian government is currently making progress in Education, Welfare and Healthcare. Culture is highly appreciated in the nation. For that reason, arts and sports have a special public funding. The economy of the nation is developing, and Tourism has a huge impact in it.
 
CHANGELOG March 16 Created Thread April 9 First Legislation Draft April 9-12 Creation of Daskel's map July 28 Comeback. Graphics updated on legislation and map. Names of the prefectures were changed due to Nation reformulation process through the year. Legislation and geography were separated. Economy section was started.  
[WORK IN PROGRESS]

Daskel -- DK -- DKL -- .dk

It is that time again!
Since @Dilber is intent on trolling me this week with crabs, we decided to write him a slime haiku.
 
Slime is thick and cold 
Slime is not always sticky
Slime is very cool
 

Hi from the lands of Daskel! We are a developing nation, with a capital city and province called, unironically (I swear I did this before joining NationStates!) Astor City. Currently working on civil rights, the nation strives to be a place where inclusion and culture is the key. We love killer whales with passion! (Also love dachshunds with passion, but oh well, let's call those little legged friends our "off of record" national dog?). I am new in this game, but I'm learning the ropes of this diverse user made universe.
Current activity: Chocolate shipping to Darkesia
 

Hi from the lands of Daskel! We are a developing nation, with a capital city and province called, unironically (I swear I did this before joining NationStates!) Astor City. Currently working on civil rights, the nation strives to be a place where inclusion and culture is the key. We love killer whales with passion! (Also love dachshunds with passion, but oh well, let's call those little legged friends our "off of record" national dog?). I am new in this game, but I'm learning the ropes of this diverse user made universe.
Current activity: Chocolate shipping to Darkesia