Sirenforest

Sirenforest is a sovereign state in the south of Sakoda. It covers an area of xx square kilometres and is inhabitated by approximately xx inhabitants. Its capitals are Istacle and Suncoast and the largest city is Tellerville.

Sirenforest
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Motto:  "The world is ours, we choose our own paths."(Everish)
Anthem:  "I Forgive (But I Won't Forget Your Name)"(Everish)
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Capital	Istacle • Suncoast
Largest	Tellerville
Official languages	Everish • Sirenforestian
Recognised national languages	Lakadamian • Latinican • Nineliese
Religion	85% Non religious 6% Christianity 4% Atheist 3% Judaism 2% Other
Demonym(s)	Sirenforestian
Government	Federal full-presidential republic
• President	Emmy Nicole
• Vice President	Christoph Wieczorek
Legislature	Congress
Currency	Sirenforestian Euro (SFE)
Time zone	-7 to -8
Date format	DD-MM-YYYY
Driving side	right
Calling code	+21
Internet TLD	.sf

Politics

Sirenforest is a federal full-presidential republic. The current President in office is Ron DeSantis. The Sirenforestian legislature is the Congress.

Social Policies and Laws

General

• You become a legal adult at age 18.
• You can obtain a driver's license at age 16.
• The age of consent is 16.
• The legal age of marriage is 17.
• Capital punishment is used but rarely carried out.
• Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are legal.
• Pornography is legal with age restriction.
• Gambling is legal with age restriction.

Suffrage

• The legal voting age is 16.
• People of all Genders, Religions, Social Classes, and Education level have the right to vote.
• Individuals are not required to be citizens to vote.
• Those with criminal records are permitted to vote.
• One must be 17 years old to run for public office.

Gun laws

• In Sirenforest, any eligible citizen is eligible to obtain weapons and the age depends on the jurisdiction.

Drug laws

• Alcohol (<15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 16 years and older.
• Alcohol (>15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 16 years and older.
• Nicotine and Tobacco products are legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
• Cannabis is legal and there is no legal limit.

Abortion laws

• In Sirenforest, abortion is legal and there is no social stigma towards it.
• Costs are covered by the state.
• Abortion is legal and the cutoff point depends on the jurisdiction.
• Abortion is legal in the case of fetal defects depending on the jurisdiction.
• Abortion is legal in the case of rape and where the mother's life may be threatened, and costs are covered by the state.
• Abortion is regulated by the state. Only public hospitals are allowed to perform it and provide women with extra counseling and therapy in order to deal with the abortion.

LGBT rights

• Same sex activity is legal in Sirenforest, and there is no social stigma towards the LGBT community.
• The age of consent for same sex intercourse is the same as heterosexual intercourse.
• The LGBT community has the freedom of expression.
• Members of the LGBT community are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
• The LGBT community is protected by law from discrimination.
• The LGBT community has the right to marry and can adopt children with the same rights as heterosexual couples.
• Changing one's gender is legal. Three genders are recognized by law.

Military

• Approximately 2-2.9% of Sirenforest's GDP is spent on military annually.
• Women are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
• Conscription is not enforced.

Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of speech is granted to all citizens constitutionally.
• It is legal to criticize the government.
• Online speech falls under Freedom of Speech.
• Laws concerning hate speech do exist but are not well enforced.
• Laws concerning the incitement of violence do exist.
• The press is considered completely free.
• There is censorship online by the government.