User:Todd, Country/sandbox

Todd(تود) is a country located in the Middle East, it is located off the Red Sea next to Saudi Arabia (shown to the right). The capital Bayfa(بايفا) is located in the northern state of the country. Their currency is Kefin (كيفن) and is one and a half the Canadian dollar.

Government
Todd(تود) has a Democratic Oligarchy System in place, specifically Gerontocracy. An election takes place where people choose a group of the oldest and therefore wisest people to run the country. The approach has been very successful for the small land while the re-elections occur every 7 years. The government approach takes they're respect based culture and creates a democratic approach from Portuguese settlers.

The government is able to take the rights of everybody into account as all the leaders are voted in, they are able to create decisions based on the needs of the whole country.

Their flag is two stripes one red and one beige, the beige represents the sandy terrain while the red represents the Red Sea which is mentioned in their national anthem, speeches and military salutes.

Bayfa (بايفا)
The capitol Bayfa(بايفا), located in the northern state, comes from the Portuguese settlers and Arabic natives naming the country together. The Portuguese word Paiva means "river name" and when translated to Arabic became Bayfa(بايفا). The prime water-front position of the capitol is what inspired the Portuguese to name it so

Military(Center-Right)
Todd has an interesting military system, because of social norms 15 years of age is considered pre-adulthood or "zaeim shabun"(زعيم شاب) meaning young leader. This means that you can enter the military at age 15 going straight to basic training but you cannot fight past age 30 being "to wise" to fight.

Culture
Todd's culture is based around respect for the older and wiser members of society and will give them anything they need and will be listened to the most.

There is an age system that is celebrated with a parade/dance. When you are younger than 15 you are considered "yafie jiddaan"(يافع جدا) or "too young", when you become 15 you are considered "zaeim shabun" (زعيم شاب) or "young leader" and is considered an adult. When you are 30 and older you are considered "zaeim hakim"(زعيم حكيم) or "wisest leader". When you are Zaeim Hakim (زعيم حكيم) you are the highest social status and have the most respect out of all the other citizens.

Education (Center-left)
Kids in Todd are taught by the eldest and is free, the teachers are all volunteers, a tradition passed on from hundreds of years. They are taught many different subjects just like it's western counter-part and are also taught respect and how to live as a responsible adult.