Seihou

{{Nation infobox
 * name = Seihou
 * capital = Shinsokyo
 * id = 207255
 * flag = hourai.png|100px
 * symbol_type = *What is this of (Seal, Coat of arms, ect.)
 * motto = (Houraian) "De striiker ven ean nation is ine eanheed."
 * anthem = Trieumpf uver hasst
 * formationdate = 2/21/2008
 * alliance = The German Empire
 * team = White
 * languages = Houraian, English, German, Swedish, Dutch
 * government = Capitalist
 * yourwikiausername = Hourai
 * religion = Judaism
 * currency = Euro
 * statisticsdate= April 19, 2008
 * yourrank = #8,047 of 31,212 Nations
 * infra = 835 Infrastructure
 * tech = 80 Technology
 * litrate = 50% Literacy Rate
 * taxrate = 11%
 * landarea = 232 Miles
 * nationalstrength = 3,141
 * totalpop = 9,836
 * civilians = 7132
 * soldiers = 2702
 * income = $113.91
 * natlresources = Furs, and Silver
 * connectedresources = Cattle, Coal, Furs, Gems, Gold, Oil, Pigs, Silver, Sugar, Wine


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Nation Information
Seihou is a small, developing, and maturing nation at 58 days old with citizens primarily of Mixed ethnicity whose religion is Judaism. It is a backwards nation when it comes to technology and many refer to it unkindly as a 'Third World Nation'. Its citizens enjoy freedom from high taxation and as a result tend to earn more money. The citizens of Seihou work diligently to produce Furs and Silver as tradable resources for their nation. It is a mostly neutral country when it comes to foreign affairs. It will usually only attack another nation if attacked first. Seihou is currently researching nuclear technology for the use of nuclear power plants but believes nuclear weapons should be banned. The military of Seihou has been positioned at all border crossings and is arresting all drug traffickers. Seihou allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to monitor things and arrest lawbreakers. Its borders are closed to all forms of immigration. Seihou believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizen's right to speak freely about their government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Seihou will not make deals with another country that has a poor history of inhuman treatment of its citizens.

Further information, culture, and history
Seihou (Old Houraian for "Western Hourai") is home to the unique culture of the Houraian people. They are ruled by the benevolent Empress Hourai. It is Houraian tradition to name the monarch after the original ruler of the small nation many years ago. The current Empress Hourai's rule has brought about major reforms in state policies concerning multiculturalism and the class system. These reforms allowed for better recognition of varying cultures within Seihou, and the elimination of a social class system. Today, Houraians are ranked amongst the highest in the world in population stability and happiness. There is strong emphasis on history, knowledge, and understanding of the world in Houraian society. There are future plans for opening up free Universities.

Language
The Houraian people can fluently speak several Germanic languages such as English, German, Swedish, and Dutch; making it a popular tourist destination. However the native language of Seihou is Houraian, a West Germanic language similar to English, Frisian, German, and Dutch. The constitution of Seihou gives all official languages equal status, and all may be used in any situation at any time. However, English remains the most commonly used language for diplomacy.

Empress Hourai
Empress Hourai (Born: Sara ven Houraisen) is the current monarch of Seihou. She is particularly popular with her people as her social reforms helped Seihou get into the modern times, and united the various ethnicities within the nation. The Empress routinely ventures outside of the Imperial Family Mansion to mingle with the citizens as an equal. During the rare times of war, she prefers to fight alongside the Houraian soldiers to give them support and morale. The Empress is quite active in the Imperial German society, although still finds time to spend with her own people.

Foreign Relations of Seihou
Seihou is currently aligned with and is loyal to The_German_Empire. The Valkyrie Guard (Houraian: Vaalkyria Wakkt) is the name of the Houraian Defense Forces that respond quickly to any attack on Seihou or a friendly alliance member. The constitution of Seihou forbids the use of military force to act as an aggressor against another nation no matter what the situation. When it comes to politics, Seihou stays neutral at all times and urges the use of common sense and general good will when situations get heated. However this is not always successful. The policies of Seihou have led to war being only a rare occurrence; all battles fought to date have also been small and resolved fairly quickly. The Empress is open to most forms of discussion and diplomacy, regardless of alliance affiliation; but will refuse talks with nations and/or leaders that have a history of aggressive, provocative, or illegal behaviour.