Astique



The country of Astique was a member of Nation Song Contest from 5th August, 2007, when country applied for a membership and is accepted as a microstate, to 27th June, 2008 when it withdrew in middle of NSC 24. Astique exists since 2000 B.C., but it wasn't active member of any organization until it joined Nation Song Contest.

Name Astique comes from word Antique because of it's existence for such a long time. Colors on Astiqan flag were symbols of Nayla tribe which founded Astique. Country boarders Lyapunovia, Reym-L-Dneurb, Maccha-Brugia, Tir An Abhainn and Ugaly and is placed on Northern continent.

Facts

 * Full name: Republic Of Astique


 * Population: 987.143


 * Area: 108.354km2


 * Capital: Lost Heaven


 * Official language: Astiqan


 * President: Lady Lara Croft


 * Broadcaster: Astique Radio Television (ART)



Population
There are 987.143 Astiqans in country and about 10,000 in other countries. Astiqans are very energetic and warm people according to Nation Song Contest Geography magazine. First known Astiqans came in Astique 2000 years B.C.

Most of Astiqans live in capital, Lost Heaven (563,525,) and others live in medium cities like Center City, Three Lakes City and Fragma. Only 3% live in small villages outside of these cities due to country's program in which whole population should be centered in few bigger cities so there could be more space for nature. This program showed to be successful as Astiqan nature is one of the most beautiful in Nation Song Contest world.

Government And Development
Astique is presidential republic with it's government headquarters in Lost Heaven. Lady Lara Croft is current president. Astique is split in four regions: Ladveya, Lost Heaven, West Astique and Strawberry Islands. Every region has it's own capital:


 * Lost Heaven - Lost Heaven


 * Ladveya - Center City


 * West Astique - Three Lakes City


 * Strawberry Islands - Fragma



Astique is economically strong country with 34,450 GDP per capita. Most of Astiqans work in art, science and show business. Statistics showed that 87% of Astiqans have high education.

High-Tech industry is taking 98% of industries in Astique. Other are chemical and textile. Famous Astiqan companies are Natla Technologies (electronics and software) in Fragma and Laneth (chocolate)in Three Lakes City. Also popular magazine Superstar Report is famous in few other countries.

Astique is a member of Girl Power, an alliance of countries with female leader.

History Of Astique


Astiqan history is full of mysteries and secrets since it was build upon ancient civilization which is completely lost today. Only known facts come from 2000 B.C. when tribe named Nayla moved to territory of Astique. It's first ruler was Jumbok I who was known as cruel king who enjoyed in killing his own people. Since he died Astique was lead into area of peace which lasted for over 1000 years until the great war which destroyed Astiqan civilization. Today there is huge number of tombs and other archaeological sights in Astique. Country was split between other countries for a long time. On the day of 5th August 2007 Astique became independent country. The first president of Astique is Lady Lara Croft.

10th November
10th November is Astiqan Celebration Day because it become full country on this date and managed to qualify to semis of NSC 14 in year of 2007. This date is an national holiday in Astique.

Climate
Astique is placed on Northern continentand it enjoys in average climate. Summers are warm with average temperature of 35°C while winter temperature doesn't get under 5°C.

Culture of Astique
Astique has it's own culture know as Astiqan culture. Astiqan culture is consisting of Ladveyan and Ancient culture. Ladveyan culture is known for wooden houses with long roof and it's mostly seen in central Astique. Ancient Astique is old traditional Astiqan culture and it can be found anywhere in Astique. It's trademarks are colorful painted walls, massive and rich decorated temples, secret passageways and traps. 95% of Astiqans are atheists and other 5% are mostly Christian.

War For The Disputed Territory
When Astique became full country there were some territory problems. There was some empty land on the Northern continent, but Ugaly and Reym-L-Dneurb were fighting for that land for a long time. Astique decided to attack both to get it. Soon Swelatie joined the war because they wanted more land. Information about plan wars were leaking from somewhere, but soon police found the two spies, Rihanna and Helena Paparizou. The war soon got out of the control: Spila and few other countries joined the war as well. Astique had to defeat countries one by one. First with help of Lene Alexandra Astique defeated Spila. Swelatie and Ugaly gave up and Astique won the war with RLD and finally managed to get the territory.

Withdrawal And Union With Sunland
Due to conflict with some nations Astique withdrew from Nation song Contest on 27th June, 2008 in middle of Nation Song Contest 24 due to scandals with other nations. On 23rd August leader of Sunland proposed union between two countries and Astique accepted. Some discussions are still going on between two nations.

Astique In The Nation Song Contest
Astique was a member of Nation Song Contest from 5th of August, 2007 to 27th June, 2008. It participated 14 times in Nation Song Contest, between 10th and 24th edition with exception of Nation Song Contest 18. Worst result it got was 9th place with 108 in Microstate Qualification round for NSC 13 and the best was 4th place with 137 points in Nation Song Contest 14. Astique withdrew due to conflicts and scandals with other nations.

Overview
This is an overview of all entires that represented Astique in Nation Song Contest.

For more information see: Astique in NSC