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Which Country Are You?

18-07-2003 03:25PM

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Dr. Loon

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Sorry if this has been done before. If it has, please delete.
Just for a laugh....

I am

Switzerland

A neutral power for as long as most can remember, it has avoided war for several centuries. However, it is still considered highly advanced and a global power.

Which Country Are You?

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#2 18-07-2003 03:41PM

patch

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Tis a dodgy link......

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#3 18-07-2003 03:50PM

Dr. Loon

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ehh... no it's not. Dodgy in what way?

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#4 18-07-2003 03:51PM

Moriarty

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The link was dodgy for a few minutes, but it appears to be working now..

I am

Japan.

Japan - Viewed as the technological powerhouse of the 21st Century, it has lived a reletively solemn and singular history.

Positives:
Technologically Advanced.
Economic Superpower.
Healthy Populace.

Negatives:
Small.
Isolated and Sometimes Ignored.
Unlucky with Disasters.

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#5 18-07-2003 03:53PM

colinsky

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I am:

IRAQ

Iraq - Although a developed and powerful nation, it is a nation full of strife, battle, totalitarianism and international resentment. Very cultural and historically interesting, but overshadowed by its modern-day self.

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#6 18-07-2003 04:02PM

Asuka

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Japan as well... there must be a very limited range there, i was expecting to get something more like to Germany

A

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#7 18-07-2003 04:17PM

Tazzle

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I got the USA, oh god, don't let it be so!

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#8 18-07-2003 04:23PM

Kalina

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South Africa apparently...

A very cultural nation with many modern-day strifes. Infested with crime, disease, and political strife, it faces a constant uphill struggle.

Positives:
Aiming for Change.
Global Support.
Very Unique Culture.

Negatives:
Crime and Political Strife Rampant.
Under Constant Scrutiny.
Very Hot.

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#9 18-07-2003 04:46PM

Nitrox

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Sehr Gut, Switzerland for me too, do they actually speak German...well really i am Danish..

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#10 18-07-2003 04:52PM

Woden

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i got germany though some of the questions aren't easy to answer me thinks

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#11 18-07-2003 05:02PM

tman

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another germany

i was hoping for japan;)

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#12 18-07-2003 05:16PM

Sposs

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United States Of America - The most well-renouned country in modern day times. The militaristic superpower, the United States of America are also known as the bossiest nation.

Positives:
Known Worldwide.
A Beacon to Others.
Powerful.
Fast Food.

Negatives:
Bossy.
Despised by Most Others.
Elitest.

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#13 18-07-2003 05:50PM

Space Coyote

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Russia - Once a worldwide superpower, its days of power are now gone. Barely able to sustain itself, it was once feared, lauded and powerful

Positives:
Powerful History.
Nuclear-Capable (Barely).
Militaristic.

Negatives:
Poor.
Alcoholic.
Stereotyped and Badly Represented

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#14 18-07-2003 05:58PM

Tusky

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Canada !!!!!

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#15 18-07-2003 06:02PM

DriftingRain

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EEP I got China...
Oh well...:D

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#16 18-07-2003 06:05PM

glimmerman

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Errrr... wow!
In a bizarre stroke of coincidence, I'm actually FROM South Africa......

And BTW, its Nelson's bday today! happy bday!!! :)
Send your greetings to him at
http://www.safrica.info/mandela/85years.htm?FP

South Africa.

A very cultural nation with many modern-day strifes. Infested with crime, disease, and political strife, it faces a constant uphill struggle.

Positives:
Aiming for Change.
Global Support.
Very Unique Culture.

Negatives:
Crime and Political Strife Rampant.
Under Constant Scrutiny.
Very Hot.

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#17 18-07-2003 06:07PM

Typedef

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A citizen of the Emipre of Nippon apparently.

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#18 18-07-2003 06:17PM

Sev

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I'm Switzerland too.

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#19 18-07-2003 06:32PM

TomTom

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I'm Japan. Nukes, mmmmmmmm.

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#20 18-07-2003 07:01PM

patch

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United States Of America - The most well-renouned country in modern day times. The militaristic superpower, the United States of America are also known as the bossiest nation.

Positives:
Known Worldwide.
A Beacon to Others.
Powerful.
Fast Food.

Negatives:
Bossy.
Despised by Most Others.
Elitest.

Tremble befofe me :mad:

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#21 18-07-2003 07:10PM

WhiteWashMan

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Australia - Founded as a gigantic prison colony, Australia has turned into a Mid-Level world power. Known for its wildlife and culture.

Positives:
Reformed.
Culturally Admired.
Mid-Level Power.
Renouned Flora and Fauna.

Negatives:
Founded by Criminals.
Island Nation (Isolated).
Talk Funny.

how ironic!
me being born in australia and all

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#22 18-07-2003 07:13PM

Silvera

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Me Japan too !!!

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#23 18-07-2003 07:18PM

oeNeo

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Ich bin Germany. JA!

Das ist sehr gut, ja. DANKE!

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#24 18-07-2003 08:01PM

Johnny Gomez

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Switzerland! I wanted to be one of the cooler nations.

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#25 18-07-2003 09:44PM

SantaHoe

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Switzerland ...

...wonder what Ireland would show up as.

You like brown envelopes.
You mis-manage public funds.
You only implement laws that've been 'proven' in other countries.

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#26 18-07-2003 10:02PM

Funky

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Russia - Once a worldwide superpower, its days of power are now gone. Barely able to sustain itself, it was once feared, lauded and powerful.

Positives:
Powerful History.
Nuclear-Capable (Barely).
Militaristic.

Negatives:
Poor.
Alcoholic.
Stereotyped and Badly Represented.

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#27 18-07-2003 11:04PM

irishgeo

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Another USA. I think the fast food answer swung it.

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#28 18-07-2003 11:27PM

Capt'n Midnight

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and better definitions. - http://quizilla.com/cgi-bin/result/list/list.pl

United States Of America
- The most well-renouned country in modern day times. The militaristic superpower, the United States of America are also known as the bossiest nation.
Positives:Known Worldwide.A Beacon to Others.Powerful.Fast Food.
Negatives:Bossy.Despised by Most Others.Elitest.

United Kingdom (Britain)
- One of the longest-standing nations in history, it has survived several centuries and kept its traditions alive.
Positives:A Long History Full of Tradition.Well-Renouned.Strong and Respected.
Negatives:Viewed as Pompous and Aristocratic.Bitterness of Others About Past Transgressions.Bad Teeth.

France
- An ancient nation with a very busy and interesting history. Prone to violence, but only when times are desperate, it is now powerful without being particularily militaristic.
Positives:Historical and Proud.Powerful without Needing Force.Technologically Advanced.
Negatives:Viewed as Pompous and Cowardly.Stubborn.Resemblance to Frogs.

Japan
- Viewed as the technological powerhouse of the 21st Century, it has lived a reletively solemn and singular history.
Positives:Technologically Advanced.Economic Superpower.Healthy Populace.
Negatives:Small.Isolated and Sometimes Ignored.Unlucky with Disasters.

Switzerland
- A neutral power for as long as most can remember, it has avoided war for several centuries. However, it is still considered highly advanced and a global power.
Positives:Judicial.Neutrality.World-Renouned.Powerful without Force.Makes Excellent Watches,Etc.
Negatives:Target of Ridicule.Constant Struggle to Avoid Conflict.Target of Criminal Bank Accounts.

China
- Debatably the most ancient and longstanding cultures around, it is nowadays viewed as a heavily populated but impovershed nation.
Positives:Big.Eclectic History.Communist-Run (Control).Worldwide Manufacturer.
Negatives:Communist-Run (Bitterness).Technologically Outdated.Dissent.

Iraq
- Although a developed and powerful nation, it is a nation full of strife, battle, totalitarianism and international resentment. Very cultural and historically interesting, but overshadowed by its modern-day self.
Positives:Cultural.Religous.World Power.
Negatives:Target of International Criticism.Located in Area of Constant Struggle.
Militaristic.Americans Attack For No Reason.

Australia
- Founded as a gigantic prison colony, Australia has turned into a Mid-Level world power. Known for its wildlife and culture.
Positives:Reformed.Culturally Admired.Mid-Level Power.Renouned Flora and Fauna.
Negatives:Founded by Criminals.Island Nation (Isolated).Talk Funny.

Germany
- Despite a controversial recent history, it has had a tough and powerful history. A modern-day technological and cultural beacon, it is still target to stereotypes and antiquited thoughts.
Positives:Technologically Advanced.Culturally Admired.Global Power.
Negatives:Target of Historical Fervor.Constant Struggle.Funny-Looking Ethnic Clothing.

South Africa
- A very cultural nation with many modern-day strifes. Infested with crime, disease, and political strife, it faces a constant uphill struggle.
Positives:Aiming for Change.Global Support.Very Unique Culture.
Negatives:Crime and Political Strife Rampant.Under Constant Scrutiny.Very Hot.

Tuvalu
- One word. Who?
Positives:Foreign Aid.Out of Constant Spotlight.Opportunitical.
Negatives:Who?Small.Insignifigant.Funny Name.

Canada
- Although originally a simple British colony, it has flourished into a Mid-Level power. Admired worldwide for its culture, acceptance and quality of living standards.
Positives:Loved By All.Mid-Level Power.Renouned Despite Proximity to Superpower.Damn Good Maple Syrup, Inuit.
Negatives:Often Ignored.Cold.Monarch-Democractic Struggles.Stereotyped.

Russia
- Once a worldwide superpower, its days of power are now gone. Barely able to sustain itself, it was once feared, lauded and powerful.
Positives:Powerful History.Nuclear-Capable (Barely).Militaristic.
Negatives:Poor.Alcoholic.Stereotyped and Badly Represented.

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#29 19-07-2003 12:48AM

Caesar_Bojangle

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I am the Matrix, ehh sorry i mean the usa

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#30 19-07-2003 01:18AM

Mossy Monk

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United Kingdom (Britain) - One of the longest-standing nations in history, it has survived several centuries and kept its traditions alive.

Positives:
A Long History Full of Tradition.
Well-Renouned.
Strong and Respected.

Negatives:
Viewed as Pompous and Aristocratic.
Bitterness of Others About Past Transgressions.
Bad Teeth.

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#31 19-07-2003 01:30AM

sixpack's little hat

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shoot me now

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