A. General Data

Popular Name: Alteria

Official Name: Alterian Federation

Capitol City: Southport

Nationality of Citizens: Alterian

Official Language: English

National Day(s): 28 December, 1998 Founder's Day

National Anthem: N/A

Measurement System: Metric

Website http://alteria.cjb.net

B. Social Data

Population: 6 Citizens (official) (unofficial number Unknown)

Religions: No state recognized religion, religious affiliation is an individual choice, and is protected by law.

Obligatory Military Service: No

Death Penalty Exists: No

Censorship of the Press: No

Homosexual Rights: Yes They have equal rights the same as any Alterian. All citizens are treated equally.

Taxation: Yes

Free Speech Laws: Yes

Main Newspaper(s): Alterian Star (nationwide) Alterian Weekly (local Southport only)

C. Economic Data

Currency: Alterian Dollar

Value to US Dollar: AD$1.00 = 100Mg of Gold

D. Geographical Data

Continent: Oceania

Location: Southwestern New Zealand

Limits: Island approx: 23km x 25km, distance from Island 12nm from shores of Island

Major Cities: Southport (south), Northport (north)

Area: unknown at present

Local Time (Relative to GMT): +12 hours

Climate: High Mountain Ranges, Abundance of Native rainforest, High precipitation, Moderate Winds

E. Political Data

Political System: Direct Democracy

Date of Next Elections: 15 December 2001

Head of State: Chairman of Alterian National Council

Head of Government: Chairman Chas Jago

Major Parties: N/A

Provinces, States, Districts: North State, South State, Interland, Terra Firma, Aquatica

Membership in International Organizations: League of Micronations, Micronational Defense Treaty

Diplomatic Relations: Refer to Diplomacy Section of Alterian Government