Juno Islands

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Polarian State of the Juno Islands
Motto: Unum ex diversitate"
Anthem: "Born Free"
Capital (and )		Solace
Official languages		English
Recognised regional languages		Spanish, German, French
Species		Penguin, Puffle
Demonym		Polarian
Government		Federal republic, directorial system, dominant-party system
-	President of the Executive Administrative Council	Nathaniel B. Kratz
-	Governor	Denise Ajaye
Legislature		State Legislature of the Juno Islands
-	Upper House	Senate
-	Lower House	House of Delegates
Polaris SAD Amendment
-	Polarian SAD Amendment Ratified	July 7th, 2000
-	Constitution Ratified	August 19th, 2000
-	Federal Republic of Polaris established	October 27th, 2001
Currency		Polarian dollar ($)
		Observes DST
Drives on the		Right
Calling code		+18

The Juno Islands also known in Spanish as Las Islas de Juno are an archipelago of 19 islands stretching 235 miles from Polaris, Eastshield to the Minerva Islands, specifically Santa Cruz Island. The islands start 1.3 miles off the coast of the city of Polaris, and branch out in somewhat of a straight line and curved arc to the Minerva Islands. The islands are interconnected together by the Juno Islands Highway System, also referred to as the Juno Islands Bridge-Tunnel Highway.

The islands are home to 1,542,672 residents which are concentrated in the cities of Mistral, Solace, Playa Oro, Colinas del Sur, Alvarez and Ciudad Alonzo. The islands are all administered by the city of Polaris, including Santa Cruz Island as well. The islands cover approximately 13,167 sq miles, with a population density of about 159.28 per square mile. The Juno Islands are represented in Polaris City Council with 7 seats and 2 Executive Board seats as well.

History

Since about 400 BC, penguins have been known to settle on Cordoniz Island,Hierba Island, Trigo Island,Coco Island, Azúcar Island and Dólar Island. These islands were home to many natives, who used the land for farming, agriculture and countless other uses. Sea-faring craft have also been unearthed in some islands, which cites that the natives of the islands were very nautically adept, and constantly traded with other islands and the mainland. The culture was very discrete from the rest of Antarctica, as pointed out by many historians. Some also believe that this was the same faction as the ones settled in Puerto Elanor.

In 1567, the colonization of the islands began, by Puerto-Elanorian Castillan explorers began, with the settlement of Playa Oro on Trigo Island southeast of Santa Cruz Island. The islands were also large trading ports, with many shipped bound for Castilla and Puerto Elanor as well. Sugar,vegatables, wheat and fish were shipped from the area as well. Gold, silver and bronze ore was also found on the islands as well. The islands were supported by Castilla financially, and opened up many businesses and trading companies, and were known at the time as the Viceroyalty of Las Islas de Juno.

In 1967, the islands were ceded to the City of Polaris from Castilla, after Castilla went under an economic recession, which dissuaded the Castillans to carry forward into supporting the islands financially. At that time, many islanders also supported seperation from administration from Castilla moreover. The purchase of the islands was approved under the Metido Agreement, in which Polaris would dole out 1.2 billion Fish to Castilla in exchange for full control of Santa Cruz Island, as well as the Juno Islands.

Government

The Juno Islands are administrated by the Polaris SAD, and are required to abide by Polarian law. The islands are designated as a Territorial District, meaning that the Juno Islands have somewhat of autonomy from the Polarian government, however, the Polarian government is permitted to overrule or block laws, or impeach any member of the Juno Islands Assembly. The Polarian government may also take power if the Juno Islands Assembly cannot fulfil any of it's duties. Any infrastructure maintenance, health and education is handled by the Polarian gov't.

The Juno Islands are governed by a twenty-member House of Commissioners, and a thirty-five member House of Delegates. This bicameral Juno Islands Legislative Council holds elections every five years. The first of these elections took place on September 21, 2011, in which both houses of the JILC were elected by the eligible voters of the Juno Islands. The current standings in the House of Commissioners are 18 Polaris Democratic Party seats, 1 Continental Union Party seat and 1 Independent.As for the House of Delegates, they possess 33 Polaris Democratic Party seats and 2 Independent.

Geography

A map of the Juno Islands.

The Juno Islands were formed a couple thousand years ago when the last of the Ice Age ice sheets retreated from Juneland, the predecessor to the current Juno Island. The weight and density of the ice sheets sunk the low-lying peninsula below the waves. This also left very shallow water around the islands as well.However, some of the higher plateaus and more elevated areas were not. This left the Juneland peninsula into what it is today, which are 19 islands. Over time, many white sand beaches and palm forests formed, allowing many other plants and animals to arrive in the area In addition, a large barroer reef, known as the Newman's Barrier Reef was also created along the Eastern coastline of the islands, forming multiple sand islands as a result. The barrier reef is said to be one of the largest in all of Antarctica. The islands are also comprised of boh igneous and sedimentary rocks, mainly from vigorous volcanic activity in the area before 14000 BC. The islands also had many mountainous terrains, but were since crushed by the weight of the ice sheet. However, Cometa Key is home to the Prince Mountain, a 1,872 tall mountain, occupying much of Cometa Key.

List Of Islands

• Cordoniz Island- It has a large oil supply, and many factories.
• Hierba Island- It is well known for its amazing restaurants, and nice scenery.
• Trigo Island- It is a busy island with a militia growing on it. Many come to see the great artwork there.
• Coco Island- It is well known for its great hot chocolate drinks, and coffee shops.
• Azúcar Island- It has great cliffs that some penguins jump off of.
• Dólar Island- It has a bustling economy and many banks. Though they hate the Polarin government, and the USA.
• Gobernador Island- It is known for its fishburgers and tasty drinks.
• Líder Island- It supplies most of the Juno Islands its clothing. Many of the citizens there are Vikings.
• Isla del Sol- It has large malls, and great fishing grounds. Many penguins visit it for its fishing grounds.
• Cometa Key- It supplies most of the Juno Islands its metal, and locks Crabs.
• Arena Blanca Island- It is well known for its large skyscrapers, and massive docks.
• Melocotón Key- It is well known for its great TV studios, and fashion shows. Though a lot of the citizens are considerably rude.
• Tortuga de Mar Island- It has many parks, and environment saving projects. But crime is high on the island.
• Lewis Island- Named after the first puffle to step on it, it is well known for its great forests and swamps.
• Robinson Island- Named after the first penguin to step on it, it is also well known for its great forests and swamps.
• Wilfred Island- Named after the first penguin to step on it, it is well known for the amazing artwork there.
• Buxton Island- It is well known for its western architecture and great music.
• Snowflake Island- One of the coldest islands, it has many factories that make fake snow.
• Alpha Island- It is well known for the amazing buildings, and great monuments.

Weather

The Juno Islands are well known for their warm, and damp weather. It rains a lot in the islands, and this causes several small floods. Fortunately no large floods have occurred before. Most of the time the islands are really warm, reaching temperatures of over 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Many tourist come for the warm weather, and cloudless skies. Rain season is an average of six months long.

Protection

The Juno Islands are protected by a police force paid and controlled by Polaris SAD. There is one small militia growing in Trigo Island. The militia was founded by a citizen named CoolGary675, just in case any warfare, insurrections, uprising, or unrest were to break out in the Juno Islands. And if needed the police force can act as an army, but really could have no effect on enemies. The police force and the militia are immensely respected by the citizenry, who view them as great heroes and heroines. Unlike the police of the City of Polaris, the Juno Police are not too corrupt.

Tourism

The Juno Islands get 5,734 tourists every year. Many tourist come for the warm weather, and also come for the great food. Most of the Juno Islands' business thrive off the tourist. For instance a small business that opens up will be superpower business in only a year, just from tourist and citizens.

Transportation

Road

The Juno Islands Highway System currently serves the Juno Islands offers inter-island travel from Polaris City to Santa Cruz Island in the North. The Juno Islands Highway System comprises of 13 highways, numbered from 1-12B. The system officially commenced operation in 1996. The largest of these highways is JIHS Route 1, whose path stretches from Wallis Bridge at the City of Polaris to the Almania Bridge-Tunnel connecting the islands to Santa Cruz Island. While traversing the Juno Islands, a series of tunnels, bridges and bridge-tunnels are used to allow military and commercial vessels to navigate the waters around the islands safely. The Juno Islands Highway System is maintained by the Polarian Ministry of Transportation, Department of Highways and Roads.

Rail

The Polaris Express, a high-speed rail line operating in the Polaris SAD serves eight stations, Antwan, Oak Ridges, Alpha Island, Alvarez, Pilston, Puerto Plata, Playa Oro and Solace. The trains operate twelve times daily from Polaris City, and connects to all major cities and towns in the Polaris SAD. The rail line in the Juno Islands is known as the Grey Line, which is also a major commuter route as well. The railways began operating in 1987, after almost twenty years of railway construction. The Polaris Express also connects passengers to the ElanorLine, which begins in Solace. Over 23,890,000 passengers were served in 2010 alone between Solace and Alpha Island.

Air

There are 6 airports in the Juno Islands, three of them having commercial airline service. The airports in the Juno Islands are Mistral Regional Airport, Solace Airport, Augustine/Alexander County Regional Airport, Star Harbor Airport, and lastly Gobernador Isla Regional Airport. Mistral, Solace and Augustine are all served five times daily from Polaris-City International Airport. SkyJet Airways, the de facto flag carrier of the Polaris SAD and the USA dominates 85% of the market. Beaker Airways and Eagle Airlines make up the rest. Service to Puerto Elanor began in June 17, 2011, from Mistral, Solace and Augustine from SkyJet Airways. Airports in the Juno Islands do not provide international operations, and have limited inter-island operations as well.

Water

Of every two families one family owns a boat. Citizens have found that boats are easy to take care of, and to drive. About 734 boats are turned on each day at the Juno Islands.

Trivia

• There is currently only one militia in the Juno Islands, but it is growing considerably quick.
• The police force has 11,020 officers recruited in it.
• The national symbol is the Yellow Puffle in honor of Leonardo di Tremezzo, who helped a lot in the Polarian Revolution.
• The Juno Islands were one of the battlegrounds during the Polarian Revolution.

See Also

• June Islands
• Polaris SAD
• Eastshield
• USA