New Zealand
From Gothpoodle
- Population: 4.4 million
- Aspects: Very Stable, Fifth Wave
Isolated and insular, New Zealand has retained much of its distinctive culture over the past century. The economy is heavily industrialized and based on Fifth Wave technologies. New Zealand is loosely associated with the Pacific Rim Alliance, but stops short of active participation, preferring to maintain its independence.
Early in the past century, New Zealand suffered internal tension over the rights of ethnic minorities. Today the country has managed to settle most such issues. Over 25% of the citizens are Asian, Pacific Islander, or Maori. These nonwhite minorities have been fully integrated into New Zealand society, but have avoided losing cultural distinctiveness. Indeed, a few Maori politicians have recently developed considerable global influence, and there is a minor fad for Maori folkways and music styles in the United States and Europe.
New Zealand society carries memes similar to those of Western Europe: strongly Preservationist, but dedicated to pan-sapient rights. Bioroids and bioshells may not be created legally in New Zealand, but they may find refuge there from persecution elsewhere.
