Ryas

Ryas
National Anthem Feigning Weakness
Capital	Korithe
Largest Cities	Gathiae, Hannas, Unosi, Emis
Official languages	Ryasian English, Traditional English
- Recognized regional languages	Khevinist English
Demonym	Ryasian
Government	Direct Presidential Democracy
- President	Dimitri Valko
- Allied Leaders	Vladimir Zhogin of Khevin, Mothman of Mothaya
Formation - The Pilgrimage of Korithe	March 1992
Major Religions	Christianity, Atheism, Paganism
- Land	6000+ square miles
Total Population - Ethnic groups	360,000+ ~99% Caucasian
Population Density	~50.00
Alliance Affiliation	Roz Wei
Currency	Orbis Note
Nominal GDP - Total - Per Capita	1996 estimate $730,984,620.47 $2,017.09
Literacy Rate	~100%
Internet TLD	.ry
Driving Lane	Left lane
Date Format	MM/DD/YY
Time Zone	UTC+2, Eastern European Time Zone

Government Officials [Incomplete]

Ryas' President is Dimitri Valko, a Hungarian man at 6'5, weighing 223 pounds. His birth was on the day of October 8th, 1968, in the Hungarian town of Tokaj. He became Ryas' President in the election of March 1992, and has proven himself as a capable diplomat, and wartime strategist. He has stated he will run for re-election in March of 1998, with large support by his citizenry. Vice President Fedor Chadov is relatively unknown to many, but his role in succeeding Dimitri in case of assassination, wartime death, or sickness, is very important.

Military Strength

Ryas' military, the Grand Ryasian Militants, which accounts for approximately twelve percent of Ryas' population, are recognized as loyal soldiers fighting for their nation, and as such, fight under direct command of President Valko. Valko's success in his defensive war against the Federate Spartan Colonies ended in the complete destruction of the entirety of the opposing nation. See here for conflict details.

Allied Nations

Ryas' closest allies are Khevin ^[1] and Mothaya ^[1], led by Vladimir Zhogin and Mothman respectively.

Upon the founding of Ryas, Valko negotiated with Zhogin, and learned much of his nation. They shared ideals and principles, and established a pact, to mutually support each other in times of war. Mothman, an ally of Zhogin's, helped along the way and came with a similar pact in protection.

Major Events

March 12th, 1992 - The Settlers of Korithe, or Csoport Önzetlenség, reach the border of Lithuania, Latvia, and Belarus, site of modern-day Ryas.

March 17th, 1992 - Korithe is formed, and Ryas is officially founded.

March 29th, 1992 - Voting polls are established, national laws are proposed.

April 17th, 1992 - Laws are formally established after populace enters votes.

May 21st, 1992 - National Holiday, "Vinive", established.

June 2nd, 1992 - President Valko achieves contact with the Khevin government.

August 29th, 1992 - President Valko forms the Ryasian Grand Militants.

October 8th, 1992 - National Holiday, "Oktavi" established.

October 15th, 1992 - Korithe becomes a city.

December 25th, 1992 - All civilians of Korithe are invited to the Grand Hall for a feast on the day of Christmas.

February 23rd, 1993 - National Holiday, "Picae", established.

March 12th, 1993 - First Anniversary of Korithe, Lithuanian-run parade held on main streets.

July 1st, 1993 - President Valko victorious in Neo-Spartan War.

August 14th, 1993 - Korithe's mayor commits suicide after struggling with depression.

September 10th, 1993 - Schools set up in Korithe, Gathiae founded.

October 27th, 1993 - Gathiae becomes a city.

November 8th, 1993 - President Valko's fifth anniversary with his girlfriend, Eathelyn Vanzin.

January 30th, 1994 - Hannas and Unosi founded.

February 9th, 1994 - Ryas forms naval and aerial military branches.

April 3rd, 1994 - Hannas and Unosi become cities.

July 14th, 1994 - Famous Ryasian rock band, "Trickster's Tomb", forms.

July 15th, 1994 - Ryas' OBL Team, the Ravagers, is formed by President Valko.

September 11th, 1994 - Khevinist-Ryasian relations expand.

December 13th, 1994 - Mayor of Korithe commits sucide after fighting depression.

May 21st, 1995 - Emis founded.

May 23rd, 1995 - Eximius' forces declare war on Ryas.

April 2nd, 1995 - President Valko grants TKNBC to broadcast internationally.

June 7th, 1995 - Eximius killed by President Valko, National Holiday "Mortexi" established.

June 28th, 1995 - Emis becomes a city.

October 8th, 1995 - TKNBC's first international broadcast.

October 17th, 1995 - Terror plots ensue in Khevin.

November 2nd, 1995 - Dimitri Valko shot by Edvard Miklós, survives.

November 3rd, 1995 - Edvard Miklós captured after nation-wide manhunt, and secured in classified underground location.

December 10th, 1995 - President Valko proposes to his girlfriend, Eathelyn Vanzin.

January 3rd, 1996 - National Anthem, "Feigning Weakness", composed.

January 29th, 1996 - Ryasian military honoured with a new National Holiday, "Kynim", established.

February 22nd, 1996 - President Valko marries his fiancée, Eathelyn Vanzin.

March 1st, 1996 - Khevinist terrorists threaten Zhogin's rule as Supreme President of Khevin.

Residential Polls

Ryas' censuses include a series of questions about the citizenry.

Here are some of the questions and answers from 1996's yearly census.

Checkmarks represent Valko's answers.

Question: Does your household own an automobile?

✔99.8% answered: Yes, we have one or more automobiles in use.

.2% answered: No, but we have access to buses, carpools, horses, bicycles, etc.

Question: Does your household own a horse?

✔87.1% answered: Yes, we own one or more horses.

11.9% answered: No, we do not own a horse.

Question: Does your household have have any members in the military/retired from the military?

38.3% answered: No, we have no household members from or in the military.

✔44.9% answered: Yes, we have household members that have or are serving the Ryasian military.

15.8% answered: Yes, we have household members that have served another military.

Question: Does your household participate in Ryasian elections?

94% answered: Yes, all eligible voters participate.

2.5% answered: Not all eligible voters participate.

2.1% answered: We will when elections start up.

Less than 1% answered: No, we do not participate.

✔.4% answered: No, we are not allowed to participate.

Question: What are your views on Khevinism/Zhoginism?

✔94.7% answered: We do not agree with Khevinist/Zhoginist ideology.

Less than .1% answered: We have not heard of Khevinist/Zhoginist ideology.

6.2% answered: We agree with Khevinist/Zhoginist ideology.

Question: What do you think of the Ryasian/Khevinist Alliance?

✔98.5% answered: It should grow, and should continue as long as Khevin stays peaceful toward us.

1.4% answered: It should be discontinued as long as Zhogin tortures war criminals.

Less than .1% answered: It should be discontinued.

Question: What do you think of the death sentence?

✔94.7% answered: It should be used, and should not be restricted to terrorists and the like.

4.2% answered: It should be restricted to terrorists and the like.

1.1% answered: It should never be used in any circumstance.