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== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The English name ''Pebbleland'' came from the ancient name ''Papolstánlande'' given by the first settlers, after the pebble beaches they arrived at when their ships came to shore. | The English name ''Pebbleland'' came from the ancient name ''Papolstánlande'' (''Papolstán'' meaning "pebble" and ''Lande'' meaning "land") given by the first settlers, after the pebble beaches they arrived at when their ships came to shore. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 4 August 2013
| Republic of Pebbleland Pebbleland | |
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 Flag | |
 Location of Pebbleland in Internatia. | |
| Capital and largest city | Rosetown |
| Official languages | English |
| Demonym | Pebblelander, Pebblelandian |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic |
• President | Rt Hon Kylie Wilson MP |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,579,760 km2 (1,382,150 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2012 census | 38,017,936 |
• Density | 10.6/km2 (27.5/sq mi) |
| Currency | Pebblelandian Pound (PLP) |
| Date format | DD/MM/YY |
| Drives on the | left |
| Internet TLD | .pb |
Pebbleland, officially the Republic of Pebbleland, is a unitary parliamentary republic in central Internatia. It is bordered by H Kim Jong Il's AD Hangug and Sockistan in the south-west, Sibinia, Beige and Spirevo to the south, Monteverde, Edoriada and Tikata to the east, and completely surrounds Puntíkov in the south. It is the largest country in Internatia (3,579,760 km2).
Etymology
The English name Pebbleland came from the ancient name Papolstánlande (Papolstán meaning "pebble" and Lande meaning "land") given by the first settlers, after the pebble beaches they arrived at when their ships came to shore.
Politics
Pebbleland is a unitary parliamentary republic, with its head of state (President) being elected by majority. Elections are held every five years via proportional representation voting system.
The current President of Pebbleland since 2010 is Kylie Wilson, leader of the Socialist Party. The Socialist Party of Pebbleland currently holds a 2/3rds majority in parliament, with the Pebblelandian Green Party in opposition.
Geography
Pebbleland is divided into six constituent regions with their own local authority councils presiding over local affairs.
| Flag | Region | Capital | |
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Agarina | Pebble City | |
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Coralmont | Fernmouth | |
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Hartfolk | Lavender Coast | |
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Newmeadow | Rosetown | |
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Suralia | Carltonville | |
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Wilmingshire | Wilming | |
Largest cities
Largest cities or towns in Pebbleland
Pebbleland National Census 2012 | |||||||||
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| Rank | Constituent region | Pop. | |||||||
 Rosetown  Pebble City |
1 | Rosetown | Newmeadow | 7,291,756 |  Wilming  Carltonville | ||||
| 2 | Pebble City | Agarina | 4,470,183 | ||||||
| 3 | Wilming | Wilmingshire | 1,302,837 | ||||||
| 4 | Carltonville | Suralia | 889,163 | ||||||
| 5 | Denbigh | Newmeadow | 692,305 | ||||||
| 6 | Lavender Coast | Hartfolk | 548,219 | ||||||
| 7 | Fernmouth | Coralmont | 394,581 | ||||||
| 8 | Laughton | Agarina | 312,496 | ||||||
| 9 | Hillford | Wilmingshire | 259,071 | ||||||
| 10 | Wistock | Agarina | 226,640 | ||||||
Culture
The arts and music in particular play an integral part of Pebblelandian culture, of which the country has a strong tradition of.
Pebblelanders have an egalitarian society, and have a reputation for being friendly and liberal people.
Sports
Football and rugby union are the biggest national sports in Pebbleland, with also a significant participation in athletics and aquatic sports.
Pebbleland in the Internatia Song Contest
The Pebbleland Broadcasting Corporation, the national broadcaster, announced in January 2013 that the country will be making its debut in the 9th Edition of the Internatia Song Contest. The broadcaster will be selecting the entry internally.
PBC's Director-General Maya Brown stated: "We are very excited to be a part of the Internatia Song Contest for many years to come, and we promise to represent this country with a wide range of musical styles of a high quality".