Eruowood

Eruowood is a Commonwealth Realm located in Phelanesia.

Colonial era
(TBA)

1960-present: Commonwealth of Eruowood
On July 2, 1960, the dominions of Eruowood, Sintopia, Maddoxia, Perestroika, Rubyland, Cyverdemyan, Hosona, Laurentia, and Sauberton united as a federated Commonwealth Realm under the Statute of Westminster. On July 25, 1993, Moshingow joined the Eruowoodian Confederation. The latest expansion was on February 1, 2020, when KinKiland joined.

Etymology
The word “Eruowood” is an anglicization of the Native Eruowoodian term “Erua waʔ”, which means “land of the Erua people”.

Subdivisions
Eruowood is divided into 11 provinces:
 * 1) Eruowood (EW-ER) (capital: Lebanon)
 * 2) Sintopia (EW-SA) (capital: Castineland)
 * 3) Maddoxia (EW-MX) (capital: Maddoxia)
 * 4) Perestroika (EW-PS) (capital: Vladivostok)
 * 5) Rubyland (EW-RB) (capital: Rubyopolis)
 * 6) Cyverdemyan (EW-CY) (capital: Ardsall)
 * 7) Hosona (EW-HS) (capital: Riverside)
 * 8) Laurentia (EW-LR) (capital: Norwich)
 * 9) Sauberton (EW-SB) (capital: Sauber City)
 * 10) Moshingow (EW-MW) (capital: Ward 4)
 * 11) KinKiland (EW-KK) (capital: Aishiteru)

People/Trends

 * Eruowood's currency is dollar (aka Eruowoodian Bucks).
 * The drinking age is 18 (albeit in some smaller cities, the age is still 17).
 * When referring to something belonging to Eruowood, it is referred to as "Eruowoodian".
 * Since 1990, Eruowood has nationwide legalized gambling.
 * Eruowood has a larger male population than female.
 * Same sex marriage was legalized in Eruowood in 1982. The country has a lot of LGBT citizens.
 * Eruowood has used the Metric system since it's independence in 1960, and fully converted over by 1962 when all the road/highway signs were changed.
 * Famous People that come from Eruowood include...
 * Thomas Upton (comedian who portrays Barry Gold).
 * The national animal is a Eruowoodian serval.

Sports
Eruowoodians have an appreciation for soccer, ice hockey, baseball, and American football.

Media
The public broadcaster, ERPT, operates 5 main channels: ERPT1, ERPT2, ERPT3, ERPT4, and ERPT5: as well as several digital channels. The "Big 6" commercial TV networks in Eruowood are MBC, TEN, DTV, ATN, Central, and X-Y. There are also several more minor networks, including Blue Box, Foxnet, TWN, EPN, HQZ, and TCN. Public-service broadcasters (similar to PBS/NPR in the USA) include Eruovision, Syndinet, and LUtv.

Technology

 * Eruowood was the first fictional country to have home video game consoles. TechEruo released the TV Board and Sports Game in 1973.
 * Eruowood's cars drive on the right.
 * Eruowood's standard plug sockets are Type A and B, similar to the United States.
 * Eruowood's official technology company is TechEruo.
 * Eruowood mostly prefers PAL.
 * The first internet connection in Eruowood was in late 1989 at the TechEruo HQ.
 * Shortly after the Vlokozuian Mars landing, Eruowood landed astronauts on Pluto.

Entertainment/Recreation

 * Cinemas in Eruowood
 * Malls in Eruowood
 * Museums in Eruowood
 * National parks in Eruowood
 * Theme parks in Eruowood
 * Parks in Eruowood
 * Ski Resorts in Eruowood
 * Video games in Eruowood
 * Water parks in Eruowood

Films

 * Aladdin (1992 film) in Eruowood
 * Barney's Great Adventure in Eruowood
 * Beauty and the Beast (1991 film) in Eruowood
 * Frozen in Eruowood
 * The Great Muppet Caper in Eruowood
 * The Lion King (1994 film) in Eruowood
 * The Muppet Movie in Eruowood
 * Pinocchio in Eruowood
 * Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Eruowood
 * Song of the South in Eruowood
 * Star Wars in Eurowood
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 film) in Eruowood
 * Toy Story in Eruowood

Home Entertainment/TV Channels

 * Anime in Eruowood
 * Betamax in Eruowood
 * Blu-Ray in Eruowood
 * CED in Eruowood
 * DVD in Eruowood
 * Laserdisc in Eruowood
 * Saturday morning cartoons in Eruowood
 * VHS in Eruowood

Laws

 * Legalized alcohol in Eruowood
 * Police in Eruowood

Roads

 * Eruowoodian Highway System

Short Subjects/TV Shows

 * Barney in Eruowood
 * Looney Tunes in Eruowood
 * Mickey Mouse in Eruowood
 * Popeye the Sailor Man in Eruowood
 * Power Rangers in Eruowood
 * The Simpsons in Eruowood
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Eruowood
 * Tom & Jerry in Eruowood