Astique



The country of Astique was a member of Nation Song Contest from 5th of 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 NSC.

Name Astique comes from word Antique because of it's existance for such a long time. Colors on Astiquian 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: Astiquian


 * 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 NSC 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 NSC world.

Government And Development
Astique is presidential republic with it's government headquarters in Lost Heaven. After that new elections are held. Lady Lara Croft is current president. Astique is split on three 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 Astiquians work in art, science and show business. Statistics showed that 87% of Astiquians 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


Astiquian 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.

Cultures And Subcultures In 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 Astiquian culture and it can be found anywhere in Astique. It's trademarks are colorful painted walls, massive, decorated temples, secret passageways and traps. 95% of Astiquians are Catholics and other 5% are mostly atheists.

5 the most popular subcultures in Astique are Rave culture, Goth, Furry, Computer Art Scene and Urbanite which take 78% of Astiquian subcultures. There have been lots of rivals between those especially latest one when few people said that there should be Normal subculture consisting of ordinary people.

War For The Disputed Territory
When Astique became full state 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.

Astique In The Nation Song Contest
Astique is member of NSC since 5th of August 2007. It participated 14 times in NSC. Worst result ever was 9th place with 108 in Microstate Qualification round for NSC 13 and the best was 4th place with 137 points in NSC 14.

Overview
For more information see: Astique in NSC