Commandate of Samana Cay

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Commandate of Samana Cay

Samanian: Respublik daa Samonu Kaa
Flag	Coat of Arms
Motto: El Nuevo Mundo es nuevo otra vez.
Anthem:March of the Commandate
Government:	Commandate
Location:	Bahamas
Area claimed:	26.96 sq. mi. (45 sq. km)
Population:	10 (20,000 projected)
Date of foundation:	July 20, 2008
Leadership:	Head Commander Joseph Wilson
Language:	English, Samanian
Demonym:	Samanian
Currency:	Bahamian Dollar
Website:	Official Website
Membership	This nation is a a member of GUM.

Contents 1 Information 2 Geography 3 History 4 People 5 Districts 5.1 Airport 5.2 Eastern 5.3 Columbus 5.4 North 5.5 Tropic 5.6 Capital 5.7 Farmer's 5.8 Western 6 Cities 7 Parks 7.1 South Beach District Park 7.2 Western National Park 7.3 Three Lakes National Park 8 Harborfields Governmental Area 9 Roads 9.1 National Routes 9.2 District Routes 10 Economy 11 Diplomacy 12 Sport 12.1 Rukalopta 12.2 Soccer/Football 12.3 Cricket 13 Postal System 13.1 District Codes 13.2 Postal Code System 14 Phone Number System 15 Holidays 16 National Symbols 17 Resources

Information

The Commandate of Samana Cay is a commandate near Acklins Island in the Bahamas. The country was declared independent on July 20, 2008 by the Samanian Seperation Committee.

Geography

The nation is located at 23° 5'25.98"N 73°44'22.08"W. The commandate is located on an island to the east of the Bahamas and Acklins Island. The island is fairly flat but contains small hills by the capital city of Samana Cay. There are small lakes all over the island. There are two minor islands, one to the south of South Beach D.P. and one to the east of the airport in the vicinity of Samana Cay. These islands are not part of the country, but may be one day.

History

Christopher Columbus first named the island Guanahani in 1492, when he discovered the New World. The island has over the years since colonization, been used as a stop in the Triangle Trade network. The island was part of the Bahamas when they gained independence from Great Britain in 1973. Through its history as a Bahaman island, Samana Cay was never inhabited, but people on Acklins Island visited Samana Cay to collect cascarilla bark. After seeing the potential of the island as an independent nation, the Samanian Separation Committee voted to declare independence on July 20, 2008.

People

Samana Cay has no residents yet, but the intended population, if development plans are followed, would be near 20,000. They do not discriminate by race, sex, or background and holds and open immigration policy.

Districts

There are 8 districts. They are Airport, Eastern, Columbus, North, Tropic, Capital, Farmer's, and Western.

Airport

The Airport District includes Samana Cay International Airport and an exit on Route 1. This district is the smallest of the eight. It has no seat but is run by the Samana Cay Department of Public Transport.

Eastern

The Eastern District seat is at Oceanside. It includes the city of Oceanside, Three Lakes National Park, district routes E1 and E2, and Routes 1 and 2. It is the largest of all the districts.

Columbus

Columbus District, the 2^nd largest district in the nation, is run out of the city of South Beach. In addition to South Beach, the district includes the cities of Columbus and Center Island, South Beach District Park, as well as portions of Routes 1 and 3.

North

North District is sixth largest district. The seat of this district is North Bay. The district includes the cities of North Bay and Sargasso, Route 1, and Route 2.

Tropic

The Tropic District is the fifth largest. The seat is located in North Shore. The district boasts the cities of Tropic, North Shore, and Islandia, Route 2, district routes T1 and T2, and Islandia University, the nation's only college.

Capital

The Capital District houses the national government as well as the seat of district government. Both of these are located in the district's only city, Samana Cay. The district is the seventh largest in the country.

Farmer's

All of the nation's agriculture comes from the Farmer's District, the fourth largest in the country. The district is the center for agricultural trade. The seat is in Marketown. The district contains the city of Marketown, Routes 3 and 4, and district routes F1-F4, F5A, F5B, and F6.

Western

The third largest district, Western District, is led by the seat at Harborfields. This district is the most urbanized in the nation. It is also the center for shipping and international and domestic, non-agricultural trade. The cites of West Point, Harborfields, Splitway, and Cancer, West Lake, Western National Park, and Harborfields Governmental Area are all located within the Western District, as well as Routes 1 and 4 and district route W1.

Cities

The Samana Cay developers have 15 cities planned. These would be Oceanside, Columbus, South Beach, Center Island, North Bay, Sargasso, Tropic, North Shore, Islandia, Samana Cay, Marketown, Cancer, Splitway, Harborfields, and West Point. The largest would be Oceanside. The smallest would be West Point.

Parks

Samana Cay has two national parks and one district park.

South Beach District Park

South Beach D.P. has a walking trail and a beach. They are twice the size of the same features at Western National Park.

Western National Park

This park has a nature trail and a beach.

Three Lakes National Park

This park is the largest in the country. It has three major lakes, a smaller lake, and a beach.

Harborfields Governmental Area

Although the area is top secret, most international trade takes place there. Other actions within the area cannot be disclosed.

Roads

The nation has four national roads and twelve district roads (seven in Farmer's, two in Tropic, two in Eastern, one in Western).

National Routes

The four routes are numbered one through four. Route 1 runs along the north shore of the commandate, stretching from the airport to Harborfields. It has 12 exits. Route 2 stretches from the airport, through the North District, and comes south ending at Route 3 near South Beach D.P. It has 5 exits. Route 3 starts in the northwest corner of Columbus District, extends into Farmer's District, and ends in central Tropic District. It has 7 exits. Route 4 starts in central Farmer's District and ends in West Point. It has 6 exits.

District Routes

The routes are named D1-D4. These routes are used to extend roads to all the farms in the district without the noise and pollution of major national highways. D1 handles southwest Farmer's. D2 handles southeast Farmer's. D3 goes to north-central Farmer's. D4 extends to the nothwest corner of Farmer's District.

Economy

The economy of Samana Cay includes the exportation of cascarilla bark, fishing, small scale agriculture, and a small manufacturing sector, and a large service industry. Most Samanians work in the service industry.

Diplomacy

Samana Cay currently recognizes all UN member states, Kosovo, Taiwan (Republic of China), the Holy See, the Federation of Sumpland, Duiarmia, The Republic of Suidae Freedom, Flandrensis, all GUM members, and the Republic of Fisher's Point and Clam Island. Samana Cay is part of the Grand Unified Micronational.

Sport

Rukalopta

The Commandate has shown a great interest in bringing this new game to the country. More information on the game can be viewed at: Rukalopta Wikia(Not fully developed) and Rukalopta World Union.

Soccer/Football

This game is also well known across the country and plans to participate in the MLS (Major League Soccer - USA) by creating a team to have its home in Samana Cay. They also seek FIFA membership.

Cricket

Samana Cay plans to contribute to the West Indies national cricket team and participate in local leagues.

Postal System

Although Samana Cay is still undeveloped, the government has created a postal system for addresses.

Name

(House #) (Street)

(City),(District Code)

(Postal Code)

Example:

Joseph Wilson

47 Main Street

Oceanside, EA

SC211

District Codes

The district codes are two letters that are always capitalized.

• Airport: AI
• Eastern: EA
• Columbus: CO
• Farmer's: FA
• North: NO
• Tropic: TR
• Western: WE
• Capital: SC

Postal Code System

The postal code system works like this: (SC)(District Number)(City Number)(City Section Number)

• SC: always included (for note that the address is in Samana Cay)
• District Number: 1-8 (Airport=1, Eastern=2, Columbus=3, North=4, Capital=5, Tropic=6, Farmer's=7, Western=8)
• City Number: Each city is assigned a number. If the address is not located within a city's limits, it is given a seperate number.
• City Section Number: Cities are divided into different sections (like neighborhoods). If the address is not within a city, this number is always the same, 1.

Phone Number System

The phone system works like this: 1-___-XXX-XXXX

• 1: code for NANP (North American Numbering Plan)
• ___: country code for Samana Cay (yet to be assigned)
• XXX: first three numbers determine the district
  • Airport: 001-050
  • Eastern: 051-199
  • North: 200-299
  • Columbus: 300-499
  • Capital:
    • Civilian: 500-559
    • Government: 560-599
  • Farmer's: 600-699
  • Tropic: 700-799
  • Western:800-999
• XXXX: the individual portion of the phone number that is unique to each phone line

Holidays

• January 1 - New Year's Day
• March 1 - Micronation's Day
• April 15 - State Holiday
• June 21 - Flag Day
• July 20 - Independence Day
• August 26 - Founder's Day
• September 1 - Labor Day
• October 12 - Columbus Day
• December 7 - Discovery Day
• December 31 - New Year's Eve

National Symbols

• National Animal: Dolphin
• National Plant: Cascarilla Tree
• National Food: Bluefin Tuna
• National Sport: Rukalopta

Resources

All information has come straight from the Samanian government and [1].