I've seen a lot of people try to use the Country Data template to get their flags to show up without the prerequisite page being set up first, so I thought it would be good to have a guide on setting that up properly, as well as a more general explanation about why templates are the best thing since sliced bread.
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Q: I see other people using something like {{flag|countryname}} or {{flagicon|countryname}} but when I try to use it with my nation, it doesn't work, and it shows an error instead.
A: Usually this means that a page called Template:Country data Countryname (where countryname is whatever your nation is named) hasn't yet been set up yet.

Q: Why is having the Template:Country data Countryname page necessary? 
A: Normally to add an image to Wikipedia, you have to hardcode a link to a file, like this [[File:Ananas~May_2008-1.jpg]]  and while that's fine for a picture of say, a pineapple, that's going to appear on only like one page, we need to have a better system for putting a single image on hundreds of pages. Thankfully, Wikis already have this functionality for storing something in one place and then showing it on many other pages- It's called transclusion, and it's what templates are great at. That way, this one page can store your flag(s) for display everywhere on the wiki.

Q: Cool beans, but how do I set it up?
A: First create a page named Template:Country data Countryname but with your nation name there, and then copy over the text from a similar page. Replace image links for any flags with your own flags' links, and then save your brand new template page!

Q: I see that this template can do 'variant' flags for military branches, as well as historic national flags, but where would I learn how to set those up?
A: You can look at the documentation for Template:Country data on Wikipedia, copy from others who've made their templates already (basically every RPer starts making these by copying more experienced RPers or from copying Wikipedia, there is no shame in it), or by asking questions to others in #tra-general if you get stuck.

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Alright! If there was stuff I missed there, pls let me know so that I can improve this.

1. Promoting membership in the World Assembly in The League and Concord.
   
2. Emphasizing the endorsement of the Delegate(s).
   
3. Encouraging endo-tarting by WA members.
   
4. Host discussions on World Assembly proposals to determine the regional votes.
   
5. If applicable, encourage authorship in the World Assembly by Leaguers/Concordians.
   

• Deciding/advising on regional policies (such as ejections/border control or lack thereof) during Z-Day.
  
• Planning our response and deciding who will be designated leaders for the duration of the event itself.
  
• Working on activities and awards relating to Z-Day this year.
  

• The League and Concord's off-site community administration team has made the decision to ban the users known as Andusre (Andy), Brototh (a.k.a. Cinema), and The Islamic Country of Honour (ICH) for their involvement in the sharing of an individual's personal information without their consent.
  
• The League and Concord's off-site community administration team has additionally decided to ban Altys for administrative negligence.
  

Heloooo Thaecia's August-September Update is out--be sure to check it out!

Dispatch Version | NS Forums Version

I won't make a version specific to this forum like I always do given we got some fancy graphics made by one of our citizens. :D Make sure to upvote the dispatch too!!!

A Bill to Establish Official Government Symbology and Demonym of The League

• The Official Seal of the Grand Republic of The League, when mandated in the use of official documents, must be of the designs shown in Appendix figure 1.
• The Official Seal of the Office of the Consulate, when mandated in the use of official documents, must be of the design shown in Appendix figure2.
  
• The Official Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs, when mandated in the use of official documents and in any communications with foreign regions, must be of the design shown in Appendix figure 3.
  
• The Official Seal of the Department of Defense, when mandated in the use of official documents and in any communications with foreign regions, must be of the design shown in Appendix figure 4.
  
• The Official Crest and Ensign of the The League Defense Force, when mandated in the use of official documents and in any communications with foreign regions, must be of the design shown in Appendix figure 5.
  
• The Official Crest and Ensign of Libcord, when mandated in the use of official documents and in any communications with foreign regions, must be of the design shown in Appendix figure 6.
  
• The Official Seal of the Archivist of The League, when mandated in the use of official documents, must be of the design shown in Appendix figure 7.
  
• The Official Seal of the Press Corps of The League, when mandated in the use of official documents, must be of the design shown in Appendix figure 8.
  

An Act to Make WA Membership Mandatory for any Government Position

An Act to Relabel the Agencies of The League

An Act to Authorize a Regional Move

An Act to Create Regional Wiki Day