San Serriffe
San Serriffe is an island nation in the southern oceans. It is most usually reported from the Indian Ocean but owing to a peculiarity of ocean currents and erosion its position does vary.
Geography
San Serriffe is an archipelago consisting of two main islands and a number of smaller ones. Of the larger islands, the more northerly (the Caissa Superiore or Upper Caisse) is roughly round and the more southerly (the Caissa Inferiore or Lower Caisse) round but with a promontory extending south-westwards from the south-east, at Thirty Point. The two major islands are separated by the Shoals of Adze, dominated by Cap Em. The capital, Bodoni, is in the centre of the Caissa Superiore, and is served by an international airport. It is linked by fast highways to the major ports, including Port Clarendon.
Ethnic groups
The native people of San Serriffe are the Flong. However the dominant group are of European stock, the descendants of colonists and known as colons. There is also a large mixed-race group, known as semi-colons.
Government
For many years following independence in 1967, San Serriffe had an autocratic form of government under military strongman General Pica. However, democratic elections have now been held, and since 1997 the ruler has been the charismatic Anthony Bourgeois.
Culture
Among the cultural highlights of life in San Serriffe are:
- The Cult of the Sonorous Enigma
- The Festival of the Well-Made Play
- The Ampersand String Quartet
National bird
The kwote
External links
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,3604,308487,00.html
References
- Special Report: San Serriffe. The Guardian, 1st April, 1977 (10pp)
- Visit San Serriffe, The Guardian, 1st April, 1978
- Bachaus, T. (2001). The Booksellers of San Serriffe. Newtown, PA: Bird & Bull Press. (edited by Henry Morris)
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