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Northgard
A book containing lots of tips, facts and figures of the Scandinavian country
Northgard.
Anyone who wants to learn about Northgard should prioritize this book. It
has everything you would want to know about the country in it. Oxford
International.
Winner of the 2016 World Travelling Award.
Chapters
Chapter 1 - History
The first ones
From the late 8th century up to the middle of 12th century, the Vikings ruled the Scandinavian region.
In these early ages, the Scandinavian region looked different from what it looks like today; the larger
regions were mostly covered by forests and were inhabited by animals alongside with big and small
Viking villages. Northgard was no different, but had an even scarcer population; as it was the coldest
region at the time, and dominated by big flocks of wolves and bears. The environment was very harsh
and unforgiving, which is why few tribes settled. Around year 1050 A.D, the environment slowly
started to become easier habitable and more promising for human settlers. The first two significantly
bigger groups of people were the clans Stormfdd and Vargskinn. These two fairly large Viking tribes
immigrated the region from Sweden and Norway. They both settled in the flat land that was covered
in green fields in the summer and a sheet of snow in the winter. The two clans saw each others as
rivals, and declared war on one each other. The war, so called Dolg inn vllr (battle of the Plain),
was going to change the future of Northgard.
The Battle of the Plain
The war lasted for almost 15 years. At last, in 1067 A.D, the two mighty tribes decided to declare
peace for the good of their own people. During the war many members of each tribes had exiled or
been taken and killed. Neither of the tribes wanted their people to suffer, so the two clans built a
temple in the exact middle of the plain. On and in this temple, runes would describe the battles that
had been taken place, brothers or sisters that had been lost and how the peace was finally settled.
Around the temple the Vikings built a garden. This was to signify that the people shall forever live in
peace. To keep the order and peace between the people, four councils, or fractions, were created.
The four fractions
The first one, was to establish balance between nature and people; animals and humans, to be in
harmony. The members of the council were to make sure that holy animals remained untouched as to
remain friend with their one and only god, Mother Nature herself. This council was the founding of
the Environmentalists that exist as a political party in Northgard today.
The next group had the task to remain in contact with Mother Nature through spiritual ceremonies,
rituals and sacrifices. The ancient Northgardians saw Mother Nature as their only god, as she is who
we get everything from. Water from floods, food from animals, wood and rock for shelter, dirt for
farming; everything was given from Mother Nature, and she therefore had to be pleased to remain the
balance. This is the original founding of the Socialists, although this fraction is not as focused on
the religion as it was before.
The third group were the Collectors, today called the Corners, the economic branch of the political
system. Their tasks were to gather resources, trade with other clans and new communities and groups
inhabiting the areas near Northgard. This meant that they also formed alliances and peace with
foreigners, just like todays system has allies in terms of trading.
The last group was called The Wisest. This was the smallest but most powerful group who made
major decisions. War and peace was in the hands of the group, a smaller group of wise Vikings, older
than everyone else and wiser than everyone else. The group was also to accept different decisions
from the other fractions. If the other fractions wanted to for example build a church, expand territory
or increase the use of resources, the decisions had to be approved by the wise old men that were said
to have a spiritual bond with Mother Nature and communicating with her.
Temples were built for each fractions in different parts of the country. These worked as todays state
governments do today. They had control over their own area and people, and they did what was best
for the people by letting a representative from each house or family have a say in the yearly
Gatherings. The Wisest temple was built near Rungard, and the country has been known as one of,
if not the first, federal democracies.
Useful fact!
Because of the
countrys position, the
temperature can sink
to below -10 C in the
last and first months
of the year!
Remember to bring
the winter clothes!
The country is 439 432 km2 big, approximately the size of Morocco.
The countries size is what allows it to be so unique concerning its nature.
However because of the countrys location and topographical features it is considerably hard to reach
by plane. Strong winds, cold temperatures and the countrys mountain range are potential dangers for
planes or helicopters. However if the weather allows, it is possible, but is still only recommended for
the more hard-core travellers. The only other way to reach the country is by boat. The sea is most
often calm and should only be avoided when theres a storm. Therefore boat is the ideal choice for the
casual traveller.
Size: 439 432 km2
Population: 2.6 million
Capital city: Rungrd (Runegarden)
Language: Swedish, Danish and English.
Average trip cost: Around $600 USD per person
If you do want to visit the Fjord, it takes about 2 hours to reach it from Rungard. However the
National Museum of Northgard has a lot of exhibitions about the history of Northgard as well as many
pictures of the Fjord, so a visit to the Fjord might not be necessary. But of course, it is more exciting
to experience it yourself.
Bookings for a guided tour on the Fjord costs around $90 USD and can be booked at one of the tourist
information centres.
Ecosystems
The Ocean
Fish, crustaceans and aquatic plants are the
major large organisms in the Nordic sea. Plants
and corals are extremely important for the
sustainability of the underwater environment,
proving shelter and food. Northgard has a huge
amount of underwater plant and animal
species. Tuna, mackerel and even whales can
be spotted on the Northgardian coast, as well
as unique aquatic
plant species!
Freshwater (rivers/lakes)
Northgard has two main rivers, many small
springs and rivers, and lakes. Salmon is very
common in the countrys freshwater, and can be
seen swimming upstream during the summer
periods. Crayfish, plants and insects also inhabit
the freshwater and contribute to sustainability in
the ecosystem. The country also has 2 dams,
which are located so that they can generate
hydroelectricity without
affecting the rivers
ecosystems much.
Mountains
Forests
The forest is along with
In the Northern part
the sea, the place with
of Northgard where
the most diverse
the mountains are
collection of animals in
located, wildlife is
Northgard. The big area
not as big in amount as in the other parts of the that covers the West of the country hosts
country, especially in the colder months. The
thousands of animal and plant species. Fox,
organisms in the mountainous ecosystems have rabbits, bobcats, wolves and boars are the most
to constantly adapt to the cold weather and air
common animals that inhabit the forest areas.
levels on higher altitudes. Mountain goats are
Bears can be sighted but should NOT be neared.
common here, as well as Nordic owls and a
All known bear territories are marked in case
diverse set of plant species.
anyone would unconsciously pass by.
The environmentalists
The Culturals
The Coiners
The main benefit with the system is that the people are mot forced to vote, and theyre neither forced
to vote for only one single party that then makes the decisions. Instead, a person can go to only one
fraction and vote for something there, without other fractions being affected by his or her choice.
The bank
Northgard has a central bank, where people place their money, wages are stored, taxes are payed to
and such. Any money that is made to do transactions of any kind is passed through The Central Bank
of Northgard. Although the country is very secure, the bank is heavily guarded and protected, just like
any other bank.
The Coiners is the fraction that receives votes on matters in economy. This can affect the central bank
as well. For example if the people say that having one central bank isnt enough, and then supporting
their arguments, another bank could be established, an expansion of the Central Bank.
Army
One of the central governments responsibility is to recruit males and females for the countrys army
and defence, in case Northgard was to ever be attacked. However as the country is very peaceful as
well as quite isolated, the chances of it being attacked are minimal.
Chapter 4 Economy
Economy include a wide range of different factors such as GDP per capita, resources, jobs, currency
and trading partners. It also discusses wealth, possessions and different companies that have their
businesses in Northgard for example. Before travelling to Northgard it can be useful to know some
basic prises, what resources are unique and worth buying and where the products you buy actually
come from.
Economic system
Northgards economic system is quite unique and is contributes to the perfectness of the country.
The system is a mixed system, with different characteristics from both controlled, free, traditional and
mixed economy. Below are the characteristics that the system possesses:
The government controls wages, taxes and possessions. In this way the money is distributed
fairly and individuals cannot take advantages by adding extra sums to their or someone elses
wage. If you are considering working a full time job in Northgard, you should go through the
details about how much is earned, what can be done to earn more and policies concerning
wages.
Companies that are self-owned have to pay a special Independence Tax after theyve
exceeded a certain amount that they earn a month. So if you are to start business in Northgard
you should expect to pay a higher sort of tax. The tax is also based on what the average
monthly income is after exceeding the amount set for paying the tax.
Traditional economy is kept alive by using trading as a payment. Trading centres are located
at different spots in Northgard, Here, people can go to trade things with each other. It is still a
method that is used, both because it is of old traditions, and people actually enjoy it. When
travelling to Northgard, it could be worth bringing things you do not want anymore, and trade
them for something useful or cool.
Anyone can start their own business if desired. The governments encourage peoples will of
doing well in business and starting their own, as this is a strong personal aspect.
Currency
Northgard follows the same principal as many other European countries
when it comes down to currency. The country uses the popular currency of
Euro, an international currency that is used in most of the Southern
European countries as well as central and West Europe. One Euro equals
to 1.14 USD, making it a considerably equal amount. One reason why this
is used is because it signifies the unity of Northgard with the majority of
Europe, as well as being a quite efficient but simple currency.
Prices in Northgard
The prices in Northgard vary a lot. Many travellers or people moving to the country think that
Northgard is an expensive country as it is located very close to Norway, one of the top expensive
countries in Europe. However prices in Northgard are not especially high. Clothes and furniture is
cheap, as Northgard have a lot of trading partners producing this as well as resources, and the demand
is not very high.
Wooden furniture and such is mostly produced and imported from Finland and Russia, two
countries with a huge amount of wood. Normal furniture stores can sometimes have a bit higher prices
than the furniture at IKEA, mainly because these are handmade and you do not have to build them
yourself.
The measured price for clothes and sportswear is around the average for European countries. With
companies such as Nike, Adidas, H&M and other international brands, the prices are fairly equal to
the majority of Europe. Northgard also have their own brands, one which is called HardWear. It sells
top quality clothes and gear. Everything from shirts and shoes to hitch-hiking bags and cave helmets
can be found here. There is one HardWear store in downtown Rungard, and one near Marina hotel,
about 5 kilometres up the coast in Viken.
Food has different prices, it all depends on what you want to buy and how much you are willing to
pay for. Northgard has a wide range of food choices; both in the supermarket and restaurants.
Agricultural products such as potatoes,
vegetables, grain and some fruit like apple and
berries are cheap, as most of these stocks are
harvested in Northgard. On the other hand are
dairy products quite expensive, compared to
other countries. This is because Northgard
makes their own dairy products as they do not
support the way it is made in foreign countries;
by torturing and abusing the animals. Meat can
be found both cheap and expensive, depending
on how fresh it is, what animal it is and how
fine quality it has. Eggs are cheap and the hens
are bred and treated humane. Rice is cheap and
is imported from Asia. Seafood is on an
average cheap, as the country doesnt lack the amount of fish and such, and deliver to the stores daily.
Restaurants differ from each other depending on what food they serve and how fine the restaurant is.
Some of the higher standard restaurant can serve boar steaks for around 15 Euros, while some of them
serve for 40 Euros. On the other hand there are cheap food stalls that serve everything from hot dogs
and burgers to soup for none more than 7 Euro. These cheap food stalls can be a good choice for
people who want to save money.
Passes
Depending on what work you have, you can grant access to Passes. These passes work differently but
are mainly for people that have jobs with maybe less income and a bigger family to support.
Therefore, these passes give discounts so that the person earning less than others do not have to pay
the same amount that can in a big household be a lot of money per month. This system has shown to
work surprisingly well in Northgard, and many workers for example feel that it is fair, as they do not
have to pay the same high prices as the people with higher incomes.
Tourism
As well as Northgards many resources, the tourism in the country contribute to quite a big part of the
Gross Domestic Product (GDP). All year round, people come to experience the so called Utopia, as
it is considered the worlds best country. A lot of money involving tourism comes from ski-resorts,
hotels and restaurants. Winter time is when Northgard has the most tourists, so these are the months
where the many tourists invests in food, clothes and somewhere to stay.
Platinum is a very fine mineral that is mined from deep shaft in the mountains in the North. It
is used for jewellery, dental fillings, catalyst in chemistry and is also used in cancer treatment.
Each year, around 4 billion worth of platinum is mined from the mountains. Majority is
exported to countries such as Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France and
England. Platinum can also be used when making cars as it is a very hard and durable metal
suitable for vehicles. It is possible to visit Gruvan, a mining site that stretches far into one
of the mountains. It is up to 3km deep and huge amounts of platinum has been drilled here,
along with gold and other minerals. Guiding tours are available, and you can spot platinum
ores inside the caves of you look carefully. However read the signs along with the tracks, as
touching the minerals as the human skin can cause damage to them.
Northgard has a high level of oil that is capable of being drilled. However, as the oil industry
is currently doing badly, with a globally low demand of oil, the oil is not to be drilled. Many
people in Northgard also think that the fossil fuel should stay in the ground, where it belongs.
Similar to Norway, Northgard is rich of aluminium. The metal was estimated to be 14% of
2015s exports. This metal is widely used in products such as cans, foils, kitchen utensils and
even aeroplane parts! If visiting one of the aluminium mines in the North, you should
consider buying an aluminium bowl. It is very durable and it looks really beautiful.
Fishing and hunting are both huge contributors to the countrys income and the export.
Around 20-30% of the countries fish and hunt is exported or sold within the country to both
tourists and locals. The people of Northgard consider meat very valuable, as it is needed for
survival and comes from Mother Natures children, the animals. Extinsion or endangerment is
not an issue, as the country has huge numbers of fish as well as boars. All animals are from
the nature and are therefore equally nourishing. Much of Northgards seafood is exported to
Russia, England, Germany and France. Much of the seafood in Northgard is considered
delicacy and gourmet food in other countries. Working as a Hunter is considered hard and is a
respected job. This is because a hunter has to catch a lot of ransom each day.
Iron is a metal that Northgard has plenty of. It is mined both in the Northern mountain chain
as well as some rocky coastal areas in the East. It is exported widely to China, Japan and
Thailand as well as some European countries. However most European countries have their
own resources of iron.
Tree plantations are scattered around Northgard, and grows a wide range of different trees.
Not only does this improve air quality, ecosystems and water supplies, but the fine wood is
exported to many countries used for construction, furniture and sculptures. The different
woods from Northgard are of high quality and well known internationally. However most of
the wood made for constructions and furniture is imported from Russia. This is because
Northgards government does not allow trees to be cut down, as most trees in Northgard are
ancient and have throughout time been seen as connections to Mother Nature. Therefore the
amount of trees available for internal use is limited.
Agricultural products such as potatoes, wheat, beets and fruits like apple and berries are
plentiful in Northgard. Apples are mostly exported, while the others remain inside the
country, and used internally for supermarkets and food stalls.
Another reason to why Northgard is described as a Utopia is because of the safety in the country. On a
survey that was made in February 2016, Northgard showed to be the very first on the list concerning
safety and security. 96% of the people that were asked in Northgard stated that they feel very safe in
their country. None the less, Northgard is therefore a perfect country for travellers that are afraid of
getting mugged or pick-pocked, or put into a dangerous
situation.
Why is the country so safe? many people ask. The answer to
the question is simply that the country has set up their laws (that
are fair) and are very strict with everyone following them and
the consequences of not following them. Corruption is not
present in Northgard, and a police or a member of security
forces accept bribing, they can be fired and given a fine.
Northgards government as well as the people value justice over
most things.
Human Rights
However, even though the country is strict when it comes to laws, the system is the best in the world
regarding Human Rights. A convict always has a chance to defend themselves, and the case that has
been filed is looked into by some of the most professional juries and policemen there is, so that the
person is fairly according to what the crime was.
A convict is neither treated inhumane after supposedly committing a crime.
As of inside the court, human rights are also very important outside for all the people. Because the
people have freedom of speech, equality, peace and justice among other things, the people are allowed
to express their opinions and thoughts for example, and the chances of an opposition or revolution is
minimal. Throughout Northgards history, only one protest has taken place. In July 1978, three men
protested against the working system. They thought of it as unfair, because the people with
supposedly better jobs had a much higher income, yet they all payed the same prices for things. After
this, which by the government seemed like a reasonable decision, the Passes were created. This
balanced the line between higher income earners and slightly lower income earners.
Structure of the judicial system
Below is a diagram of the Utopias judicial system:
Fundamental Basic Laws
These are the basic and quite simple laws that everyone
should follow. These are for example no spitting of gum,
no jaywalking, no alcohol or tobacco below 17, no
graffiti and more. These laws are to maintain the
environment (both nature and urban) clean and in
order. Age restrictions for purchase of alcohol and
tobacco is simply because of health reasons.
Supreme Court
Constitution
Northgard does have a constitution which states what the government can, cannot and should do. If
you want to go over it, it can be found in most libraries. Many countries have adopted the same or a
similar judicial system as Northgard in hope of establishing the same excellence as Northgard.
Security
There are several police stations around the country, as well as plenty of cameras and CCTV. If
something against the odds was to happen, it would not take long before police are at the scene.
Northgard has adopted almost the same system as Singapore has regarding security and surveillance,
making the country very efficient and safe.
Chapter 6 Religion
An acceptant and equal society
Northgard is a quite mixed country concerning its population as well as religions and beliefs. The
country is very acceptable of different religions, as long as their thoughts and beliefs do not harm or
offend anyone. This strengthens bounds between individuals, as people
arent judged or treated badly because of their religion. It is seen as an
important standard in the education system to teach children about the
different religions and in this way create a society where the people see
each other as equals, regarding their religion or culture. When travelling
to Northgard, you will see a lot of children as well as adults from different
cultures and backgrounds mix with each other.
The different religions
62% Naturalism
14% Non- religious
10% Christianity
8% Islam
6% Others
Naturalism
When looking at the list above, you probably noticed that the biggest religious group is the
Naturalism. To people outside Northgard, this religious group is not commonly known, but to nearly
all locals, Naturalism is part of their lives. People that are Naturalists are just like people from any
other religions. Some are strict about following their religious rules, while some arent.
Naturalists, as the followers of this group are called, are following the ancient ideology of Mother
Nature being the God, she who brings life into the world and exist in all living things. Going back to
Chapter 1 History, we get an explanation of how the Vikings that once inhabited Northgard had
great respect from Mother Nature and begged, preached and sacrificed to her. To this day, many
people in Northgard still believe in Mother Nature as the God who gives life. This is one reason to
why Northgards people and government takes so well care of its ecosystems and environment,
because Mother Nature gives them everything to survive and it therefore has to be re-payed to her by
showing respect and maintaining the balance in the nature as it has always been.
Unique laws have been set up to protect the nature and to
maintain the balance and peace between Mother Nature and
the people.
Cutting down trees in some areas is strictly prohibited and
can result in big fines. Trees that have not been planted by
the hands of men can only be cut down after theyve been
replaced with other trees at a nearby location. The majority
of times were trees that have grown by themselves are cut
down is when they are growing too close to the towns or
cities.
Pouching is a serious crime and can as discussed in the previous chapter result in exile from the
country. The animals that are specifically protected are the Muskoxen and bears. These were once
(and still are, perhaps not as much) considered holy animals that had direct links to Mother Nature,
and that fragments of her soul could be found in the animals. Because all animals are said to have
been sent my Mother Nature, being a hunter is a respected job, as a hunter must not only hunt many
animals but also thank Mother Nature for the meat she gives, the plant she grows and the water she
gives.
As aquatic life is also a gift from Mother Nature, waste cannot go
into waters that would affect the ecosystem and have the potential
of killing animals that are not to be used as food. Just like the
Muskoxen and bears on land, the water also has holy animals that
are said to have fragments of Mother Nature in them. Minke
whales and Puffin birds are the holy animals of the water and the
coast. Although Puffin birds do not live in the water, they live in
coastal areas and were once used in contacting Mother Nature.
They were the most spiritual animals because of their abilities to
both swim, fly, walk and burry themselves into the ground.
Temple, Church or Mosque?
In fact, the religion itself doesnt have a special place to go to
pray, like other religions have temples or churches for example.
Instead, people that worship Mother Nature often just put some sort of gift in the form of food near
an area that is known to contain ecosystems and animals. The food is then eaten by any animal, and
according to the religion, that gift is what we give, after the things weve taken and been given from
Mother Nature. It is important to give things in return, as life and survival shouldnt be taken for
granted.
Naturalism does have a holy book, translated to Rungards commandments. The book contains
translations of the runes that in ancient times were set upon the temple in the middle of Rungard. The
book tells how a Naturalist should live, close to Mother Nature both spiritually and physically.
Not many people follow the strict and ancient ways of Naturalism, although there are still a few
people that practice it.
Chapter 7 Culture
For you as a tourist, this is an interesting section containing facts on traditions, big events and things
such as cuisine, sports, music, leisure and more.
Cuisine
Northgard has a huge range of different types of food. Almost every restaurant has their own famous
dish. The types of food and what country they come from are different. There are many international
dishes and food places just like a majority of other countries, at least in the Western world. Below are
some restaurants that are worth visiting as they are highly recommended and popular:
Parmedoni. Italian restaurant with three location whereas two are in downtown Rungard.
Gnocci with truffle is a highly recommended dish here, as well as the Italian tomato soup.
Bengal Dynasty. Indian gourmet food with two restaurant open. Has fantastic Bryani rice and
a secret recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala.
The Bear. Local Northgardian food. Serves the best ribs and steaks in Northgard, hunted from
the northern wild. Has a three course meal of different types of boar.
Noddle-house. Typical Asian cuisine. Has a mix of different tastes from Asia. Has
extraordinary sushi, amazing noodles and the best Satay.
Prices vary, but as discussed in previous chapters, you can get good food for no more than 10 Euros,
but can also buy top quality food for an excessive amount of money.
Sports
Sports are seen as quite important factors in Northgard. Because the majority of the population are
healthy and athletic, most people do some kind of sport on weekends or after work and school. Just
like many other countries, Northgardians enjoy playing football as well as basketball. A study made in
Muskoxen, the countries international tabloid, showed that
approximately more than 85% of the people from 10-50 years
old enjoy doing physical activities and sports on their free time,
up to three times a week. Ice hockey, rowing, climbing, skiing
and diving are a few of the popular sports in the country.
Northgard has had one Olympic Games winner team for
rowing, one for javelin toss, one for 100m sprint and one for
relay. If Northgard does not win, its still most likely placed in
2nd or 3rd place, among the best competitors.
Music
An equalizer between Northgard and many other countries is probably the music. The older
generation is listening much to the old music played when they were young. Among the older men,
old classic Rock n Roll is very popular, the women a little more pop such as Abba, Madonna and
Amy Winehouse, and the younger generation listens to much modern music. Rap, pop and still some
rock is listened to very much. On the Spotify popularity list which shows every countrys most played
song, the trap song Panda by the American rapper Desiigner topped the list. After that came some
Justin Bieber song and then finally some old classics such as Highway to hell, Mama Mia and
other classics.
The Marina Discover. This attraction shows you the underwater world of Northgard. Located
in one of Northgards isolated bays, you can go underwater through glass tunnels and explore
the marine ecosystems. Tickets cost around 12 Euro for adults and 8 for children below 16.
Mountain climbing. For the people who like adrenalin kicks, this is an attraction for you.
Climbing Tjuren, the countrys second highest mountain on about 2000 metres is a quite
popular attraction for the bravest people. Aided climbing with professionals is recommended.
Tickets are available at the foot of Tjuren. IF you are a professional, there are climbing spots
available, but on your own risk.
Sandstranden which reaches 5 kilometres along the coastline (starting from
Helsingborgsviken in Northeast) is a beautiful white sand beach. The water is cold and
refreshing, and the ice-cream stalls sell incredible ice-cream. Definitively worth visiting with
friends or/and family.
Mountain biking in Northgards forestry cycling track in Northwest is perfect for people with
interests of bikes. Not only is there a range of different tracks, there is also a bike-market,
selling bikes and bike parts as well as gear and other equipment. Some bikers choose to bring
their own bikes, although there are bikes available for renting for only 5 Euro.
Cave exploring in the caves of Oxen is a popular attraction. For only 7 Euros can you with a
flashlight and a helmet explore the deep cave system of Northgards highest mountain.
Traditions
Just like the other Scandinavian countries, Christmas and New Years Eve is celebrated. Christmas
has always been celebrated by the Christian people in Northgard, and was only recently starting to
being celebrated in the homes of Naturalists. This is one factor that has contributed to the strength of
the bound between the two religions.
Peace day is celebrated as a memory of when the two ancient clans in Northgard declared peace, a
story that almost all people in the country know about. This is celebrated with big festivals in October.
Education
Northgard has four different schools, all of them located fairly near central. (Roads are important as
the use of smart traffic is necessary so that students that do not live near central can without
difficulties travel back and forth from school.)
The schools follow British curriculum, which is one of the best education programmes in the world.
Northgard first considered using IB, (International Baccalaureate), but after studies showed that IB
was a school system that was not only very hard but caused stress in people and in extreme cases
caused cancer, this programme was chosen not suitable. It is considered important that while studying
for a future job in Northgard or perhaps outside, you should put in hard work BUT you should waste
all your time taking exams after exams, but instead also do more physical and practical activities.
Public facilities
Northgard has a lot of public facilities, such as swimming pools, cinemas, football and basketball
fields and more. The community and government encourages interaction with other individuals, and
there are therefore many ways of socializing with people. When visiting Northgard it is common to
see groups of students doing research for school by exploring ecosystems for biology for example.
Healthcare
As mentioned before, paying the high taxes ensures free healthcare and dental care. This has not only
saved peoples lives, but also created a sort of equality. For example, is the hospital care was not free
and a surgery or a visit had to be paid for, some people would not be able to actually pay for their
surgery or treatment, while others could. With the system that Northgard uses, everyone in need of
special healthcare have accessibility to this.
Slightly Higher
taxes ensure that
people have
access to free
healthcare if
needed.
The working
community,
wherever and
whichever work it is,
is fair and equal for
both men and
women. Both genders
have the same wages,
some women better
and some men better.
Because the majority
of individuals work
hard for themselves
and the country, the
economy is steadily
Roads, power
supplies, buildings
and public facilities
are important in
Northgard, but must
however be
required to be built.
For example, roads
will only be built if
they are needed and
consecutively used,
as it is important to
use resources
wisely.
Northgard has a big
Northgardians value
women just as much as
men. The equality is
mainly shown in the
form of equal wages
and not gender based
sports and sport teams
Inequalities concerning
As discussed in
previous chapters, the
population of
Northgard are very
conservative of the
environment and
promote creating
balances between
humans and their
activities and nature
with its ecosystems.
Using clean and natural
energy, protecting
animals and cleaning
up the nature (both
water and land) are
examples of how the
Utopia has
accomplished goal 13.
In order to reach
each and every
global goal,
Northgard has had
some help from
other countries. It
has also been
equally important for
foreign countries to
help Northgard reach
their goals, as they
can thereafter
achieve the goals
themselves,
especially after that
they have seen it be
done in Northgard.
As gone through in
other chapters, the
life below water is
protected and
conserved just as
much as the life
and ecosystems on
land. The political
fraction of
Environmentalists
clean up the ocean
from plastic, oil
and other dispose
and chemicals.
Some fish species
are banned from
fishing and are
protected in this
way.