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The United Islands of Paja is a country located on the right side of Pacific-Asia. It neighbors the Philippines and Japan. The capital of the country, Pelagus City, is the largest city in the country, and it has 9 million residents, while the country has around 48 million residents.

Early history
The islands that make up Paja have been inhabited by the Chinese since ancient times. They have a rich cultural heritage and have been influenced by the cultures of mainland Asia and the Pacific Islands.

European exploration and colonization
European powers, including the Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British, began exploring the islands in the 16th century. They established trading posts and later began to colonize the islands, bringing their cultures, religions, and languages to the islands. In the 17th century, a great war broke out between China and the colonizers. In the end, China lost control of the land to Britain and France.

Independence movement
In the 19th century, there was an independence movement in Paja, led by a group of local leaders who wanted to oust the foreign powers and establish a sovereign nation. In 1879, Paja gained its independence, but splitted into separate countries, North Paja and South Paja.

The United Islands
During WW2, North and South Paja aided each other for protection. Some of the Western Islands were protected from Japan’s rule with help from the remaining parts of China. After the war, seeing that their teamwork helped them survive, North and South Paja, with the help of China, reunited into the United Islands of Paja. Mandarin Chinese was finally recognized after the war of the 17th century and became one of the official languages of the new nation, along with English and French.

Economic development
Paja has experienced rapid economic development over the past few decades, thanks in part to its strategic location and abundant natural resources. The country has become a major center for tourism, trade, and investment, and its cultural and linguistic diversity has made it a popular destination for international visitors.

Present day
Today, Paja is a thriving and dynamic country that showcases the best of Asia-Pacific culture. Its diverse population, rich history, and multilingualism make it a unique and fascinating place to visit.

Provinces

 * Pelagus, Official Language: English, Capital: Pelagus City (Capital of Paja)
 * Liberta, Official Language: French, Capital: Nouveau
 * United Daoyu, Official Languages: English, French, Chinese, Capital: Guowang

Education system
The following has been put into practice after the approval of the 21st Century Education Act of 1987.

The school days are from Monday to Friday. The average primary school day is from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and the average high school day is from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Primary students are taught to speak and read English. Secondary students can choose to learn French or Chinese.

Primary School Subjects

 * English
 * Social Studies
 * Math
 * Science
 * Art
 * PE
 * Tech

Secondary School Subjects
Secondary School subjects are categorized into 3 categories. Compulsory: courses a student needs to pass to graduate, Elective: courses taken alongside compulsory, and Preparatory: courses for preparing students for Career Tertiary or Apprenticeship (see Baseline).

Compulsory

 * ELA (English Language Arts)
 * Social Studies
 * Math
 * Science
 * FLS (Foreign Language Arts): French or Mandarin
 * PE
 * Health
 * Adulting

Elective

 * Visual Arts
 * Music
 * Technology
 * Spanish
 * Mythology

Preparatory

 * Education and Training (ET)
 * Business and Management (BM)
 * Information Technology (IT)
 * Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
 * Healthcare (Med)
 * Social Services (SocServe)
 * Creative and Performing Arts (CPA)
 * Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Conservation (ANC)
 * Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Security (PLS)

Baseline
Children are put into school from Playschool to Secondary Stage 6, with Stage 6 being all about exams known as the Overall Secondary Education Exams (OSEE). After that, they receive a certificate showing what grade they got from the exams. During a stage known as Transition, students select a path most suitable for them based on their exam grade. They can choose to do Academic Tertiary, where they can choose 3 or 4 subjects they want to continue studying, Career Tertiary, where they are prepared for a career, or Apprenticeship, which takes them straight into a career.

Media
All media is governed by the Department of Media (DOM). Media in Paja is highly autonomous, uncensored and diverse. The biggest mass media distributors in the country are the National Broadcasting Organization (NBO), BirchHut Publishing and the French Media Council/Le Conseil français des médias (CFM).

Pajan mass media, both digital and print, is available in English, French and Chinese. The largest media broadcasters are NBO, the Independent Television Radio Network (ITRN), Channel 5, Hexo and Edwin Media. Some provinces have their own public/educational broadcaster, like Pubic Pelagus Network (PPN) and TV-Liberta.

Non-news media content in Paja, including film and television, is influenced both by domestic independent creators and artists as well as by imports from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, France and China. In the 60s, to aid the economic boom, a tax was passed to limit foreign competition.

Telephone
The most popular telephone companies are Mozhi, Aero and Edwin. The country’s phone code is +83. The format is +83 (XXXX) XXXXXX. Example: +83 (0334) 424242, the phone number for Aero Satellite Services. If the first number in the area code is a 0, it’s a toll free number.