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by The Imperial Glorious Empire of Baggieland. . 149 reads.

Baggieland Intro

Welcome to Baggieland

Baggieland is a tropical island nation with a plethora of sun-kissed beaches lined with majestic palms. There are plenty of water sports to enjoy such as surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving on pristine coral reefs, together with a vibrant and exciting nightlife. Visitors can also venture into the unspoiled wilderness to experience jungle trekking, white water rafting and mountain climbing in this nation that has it all.

There are four main cities:

Hawthorn is the capital and by far the largest city. It has the nation’s sole airport, which serves international flights only. It surrounds Lake Throstle, which actually isn’t a lake, but an inland sea.

Albion has Baggieland’s only deep-water port and is the centre of all international trade, as well as being home to the Baggielandian Royal Navy. It is an industrial city and the only one without a beach, so most tourists avoid it.

Stoney Lane and the nearby Ark Island have the best snorkelling and scuba diving spots.

Bunn’s Field has the best surfing beaches and there are also good snorkelling and scuba diving locations around Birches Island.

There are three smaller populated areas in the Three Degrees region:

Regis Island, Batson Island and Cunningham Island. These islands have good surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving as well, but they are best known by scuba divers for the abundance of ship wrecks.

There are no cars in Baggieland, but there is a very efficient public transportation system. There are trams within cities, trains between cities and ferries to the islands. All of which run every few minutes from early in the morning until late at night. The longest route, Cunningham Island to Ark Island, takes no more than five hours.

Sport in Baggieland

All Baggies are sport crazy, the nation comes to a standstill every time a game is being played. The players that make it to the top of their game are treated as gods.

Dartmouth Hill (97,842), Hawthorn, is the home of football.

Birches Park (89,476), Bunn’s Field, is the home of rugby.

Waverley Oval (82,612), Albion, is the home of Aussie rules.

Cooper’s Field (62,591), Stoney Lane, is the home of cricket.

Cyrille Park (18,542), Regis Island, is the home of tennis.

Maripasoula Stadium (32,836), Regis Island.

St. George’s (28,451), Batson Island.

The Archway (19,026), Cunningham Island.

All of the stadiums’ pitches can be converted into any pitch type (like Sapporo stadium in RL).

Travel Warning Advisory

Are you wondering why there are so many ship wrecks in the Three Degrees Region? There is a rogue submarine, HMS Onslaught, that operates in this area. They approach the ferries looking for booty and often sink the ships if they’re not satisfied with their plunder (they always allow the passengers and crew into the lifeboats first: no one has ever been lost). They operate from HMS Gnejs, which is their (not so) secret base located somewhere in the north of Baggieland. The Tavern at HMS Gnejs is a popular drinking spot for many Baggies and tourists alike.
Danger rating: 5/10. They might be satisfied with their booty.

As Baggieland has an equatorial climate, there are sharks in the seas off the coast, but no shark nets. If you should find yourself up against a tiger shark while enjoying the beach life, well… you’re on your own.
Danger rating: 1/10. Shark attacks are infrequent and rarely fatal. Shark diving tours are available.

Etiquette in Baggieland

As in any country, there are some social 'Dos and Don'ts'. Here are some pointers to make sure your stay in Baggieland doesn't cause any cultural misunderstandings:

1. Always bow to fast-food workers before placing your order (a bit of appreciation for those who sacrifice their social lives in order to serve us).
2. Always eat lasagna with a spoon (not as uncouth as it sounds).
3. If you seek the advice of Guru Beth Rati Pumba, an all-knowing sage who lives in the Throstle Mountains, make sure to bring him a gift (lasagna will suffice).
4. The Royal Family are revered in Baggieland; please pay respect (the national anthem is played everyday at 6pm and before every film showing at cinemas).

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