Valverde

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República de Valverde
Republic of Valverde
File:Flag of Valverde.PNG File:Coat of arms of Valverde.PNG
Flag Coat of arms
Motto
El trabajo todo lo vence (Spanish)
(“Work conquers all”)
Anthem
Himno Nacional de Murciélago
(“National Anthem of Murcielago”)

File:Map of Valverde.PNG
Capital (and largest city) San Cristóbal
Official languages Spanish
Ethnic groups 57% white, 30% mulatto, 10% black, 2% Asian, 0.8% Amerindian, 0.2% other
Demonym Valverdeño/a
Government
 - President
 - Vice President
 - Prime Minister
Unitary presidential republic
Jorge Prío Larson
Legislature
 - Upper house
 - Lower house
Congress
Senate
Chamber of Representatives
Independence
 - from Spain

December 11, 1867
Area
 - Total

 - Water (%)

to be added km²
to be added sq mi
to be added
Population
 - 2011 estimate
 - Density

70,353,680
63/km²
163/sq mi
GDP (PPP)
 - Total
 - Per capita
2012 estimate
to be added
to be added
GDP (nominal)
 - Total
 - Per capita
2012 estimate
to be added
to be added
Gini (2012) 36 (medium)
HDI (2012) 0.800 (high)
Currency Colón (₡) (VAC)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD .vv
Calling code 54

The Republic of Valverde (República de Valverde) is an island country in the Caribbean. Though its physical size, population, and global influence are all quite small, it boasts a long and proud democratic tradition which its people take great pride in. Free, fair, transparent elections are held frequently, political debate is open and lively, and parties from across the spectrum enjoy representation in the legislature. Human rights are held sacrosanct, distribution of income and land is fairly even, and the standard of living is relatively high, even though the country itself is not wealthy.

The country is a veritable melting pot of cultures, blending influences from pre-Columbian America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. A majority of its population is of white Spanish descent, although mulattoes, blacks (most of whom are descended from slaves), other Europeans, and Asians are all sizable minorities. Roman Catholicism is the most widely practiced faith, but the country has no official religion, and almost all of the world's religions are practiced on the island.

to be continued

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