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Regional Administrator (Governor): The Free Land of The IDU

WA Delegate (non-executive): The Federal Republic of Libertas Omnium Maximus (elected )

Founder: The Free Land of The IDU

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Most Influential: 49th Most World Assembly Endorsements: 175th Most Cultured: 457th+26
Most Nations: 470th Most Beautiful Environments: 914th Most Inclusive: 1,044th Most Valuable International Artwork: 1,055th Most Accessible: 1,122nd Highest Food Quality: 1,195th Most Cheerful Citizens: 1,210th Nicest Citizens: 1,253rd Smartest Citizens: 1,408th Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 1,516th Largest Publishing Industry: 1,541st Most Advanced Public Education: 1,545th Most Extensive Public Healthcare: 1,724th Most Compassionate Citizens: 1,754th Best Weather: 1,837th Most Popular Tourist Destinations: 1,854th Highest Economic Output: 2,368th Largest Welfare Programs: 2,378th Lowest Crime Rates: 2,627th Highest Foreign Aid Spending: 2,710th Most Devout: 2,745th Healthiest Citizens: 2,836th Most Rebellious Youth: 2,887th Most Advanced Public Transport: 2,947th Highest Poor Incomes: 3,129th Most Secular: 3,306th
World Factbook Entry

Welcome to the International Democratic Union! Founded on 24th July 2004, the IDU is a friendly and welcoming longtime region with a storied history in the WA. We're a region with a close-knit community, and a love of roleplaying and storytelling.

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Regional Government

Slokais Islands currently holds the regional presidency.
WA members, please endorse our WA Delegate, Sanctaria.

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Links: Getting Started In The IDU | LinkIDU Media Center (IC regional news) | LinkIDU Regional Forum | LinkIDU Regional Wiki | LinkIDU Regional Map | LinkLIDUN (our IC assembly) | LinkBecome a Citizen | LinkPrimary Discord Server | LinkIn-Character Discord Server | Embassy Policy

Current RP: LinkTHAWS Boarding School, and Linkmuch more!


Embassies: The North Pacific, 10000 Islands, Forest, Antarctic Oasis, Yggdrasil, Texas, Europe, Balder, the South Pacific, and Europeia.

Tags: Democratic, Featured, General Assembly, LGBT, Large, Multi-Species, Offsite Forums, Role Player, and World Assembly.

Regional Power: High

International Democratic Union contains 55 nations, the 470th most in the world.

Today's World Census Report

The Most Developed in International Democratic Union

The World Census compiles a "Human Development Index" by measuring citizens' average life expectancy, education, and income.

As a region, International Democratic Union is ranked 4,514th in the world for Most Developed.

NationWA CategoryMotto
1.The Semi-Presidential Commune of AmoranaLeft-wing Utopia Drugged-Out Hippies“Grill Vegan!”
2.The United Republic of SunemiaLeft-wing Utopia Drugged-Out Hippies“Harmony and Prosperity”
3.The Glorious State of MarktrahLeft-wing Utopia Drugged-Out Hippies“In unity, strength; In parting, doom”
4.The Democratic Republic of LaeralCivil Rights Lovefest Nation-Hating Hippies“Prosperity through wisdom, equality, and honor”
5.The Greenlandic Sovereignty of NaboompuInoffensive Centrist Democracy Communists“Égalité, fraternité et liberté”
6.The Democratic Federation of LauchenoiriaNew York Times Democracy New York Crimes So-Called Democracy“Always with the best of intentions”
7.The United Federation of Slokais IslandsLeft-wing Utopia Drugged-Out Hippies“United for the common good of all people”
8.The Empire of GrellaniaLeft-Leaning College State Deluded Tax and Spend Hypocrites“Honor, Liberty, Order, Justice, Choice.”
9.The People's Republic of JisangCivil Rights Lovefest Nation-Hating Hippies“Setting an example”
10.The Divine Federation of SanctariaInoffensive Centrist Democracy Communists“Dura Lex Sed Lex”
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International Democratic Union Regional Message Board

Nicolaides wrote:Hey! Nicolaides has started a great program for elderly people. You can check it in our page: Geronticide. We could welcome some of your grandpas to try it!

This is just cruel and completely uncalled for... I understand that IDU is an open region, but I do believe we should share some common principles that are upheld by all nations. Especially the fundamental values that define us as a democratic community.

Nicolaides wrote:Hey! Nicolaides has started a great program for elderly people. You can check it in our page: Geronticide. We could welcome some of your grandpas to try it!

Honestly, I don't find that funny. Joking about something like killing elderly people is pretty low, especially when someone is offering to welcome people's grandparents. I'm all for joking around and having fun with RP, but there are some lines I think shouldn't be crossed.

Eldid wrote:This is just cruel and completely uncalled for... I understand that IDU is an open region, but I do believe we should share some common principles that are upheld by all nations. Especially the fundamental values that define us as a democratic community.

I agree with Eldid on this one. I'm all for dark humor and creative RP, but that particular joke crossed a line for me.

common guys, just kidding
I love my democratic friends

Nicolaides wrote:common guys, just kidding
I love my democratic friends

Much love but that was low brother 😭

Rusvostok wrote:Yo, Rusvostok here 👋
Just moved into IDU and figured I'd say what's up. I'm mainly here for RP, lore, history, politics, and just meeting people.
I've got a pretty extensive lore project going for Rusvostok, so I'm hoping to get more involved with the RP side of things here.
How's everybody doing?

Hey Rusvostok. We're glad to have you here. If you're looking for lore, history, politics, and good company, you've come to the right place. We maintain our own in-character wiki. Have a look (https://idugov.com/wiki/Main_Page). I'm sure there are ways to easily slot your extant lore into the collaborative history of the region. We do much of our OOC discussion on our regional discord (https://discord.gg/qrqaVwp), while longer-form roleplaying often occurs on our forums (https://idugov.com/forum/). You are welcome to use the regional message board for whatever serves your NS needs, as well, OOC or IC.

Nicolaides wrote:Hey! Nicolaides has started a great program for elderly people. You can check it in our page: Geronticide. We could welcome some of your grandpas to try it!

Geronticide is definitely a great way to incur the ire of pretty much the entire international community. If this is a genuinely instated policy, it is safe to say that Nicolaides should expect severe and immediate geopolitical backlash. If the policy is being instated primarily for OOC shock value, the user should be warned that we try to keep our RP engaging, but emphasize realism and quality.

Here in the IDU, we love our grandparents.

New LIDUN Secretary-General appointed: The current Secretary of Justice for Huenya, Xochica, has been chosen as the new Secretary-General of LIDUN.

The incoming Secretary-General said that “reining in rogue states and bad international actors” would be his top priority, followed by “encouraging greater diplomatic, economic and social interaction and integration between nations.”

More information can be found at the IDU Media Center link at the top of this page.

Finally got around to the backdated referendum results; all of these happened on the 25th September 2025.

1. First referendum result announced: carbon rationing plan fails to convince Zongongians: https://media.idugov.com/2025/09/25/first-referendum-result-announced-carbon-rationing-plan-fails-to-convince-zongongians/
2. Second result: Zongongians reject industry nationalisation: https://media.idugov.com/2025/09/25/second-result-zongongians-reject-industry-nationalisation/
3. Third result: Zongongians reject compulsory tertiary education – but by a much narrower margin than expected: https://media.idugov.com/2025/09/25/third-result-zongongians-reject-compulsory-tertiary-education-but-by-a-much-narrower-margin-than-expected/
4. Zongongians vote to abolish the monarchy; helicopters seen above royal residence: https://media.idugov.com/2025/09/26/zongongians-vote-to-abolish-the-monarchy-helicopters-seen-above-royal-residence/

As for the fifth... you'll have to wait and see ;)

Kerlile refuses to confirm or deny if Acadian PM is an Aurora

The Matriarchy of Kerlile has refused to confirm or deny any affiliation with the Prime Minister of Greater acadia, Christine Belle, who was arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of being a member of the “Aurora Programme”, a Kerlian sleeper-agent programme whose existence was revealed in the aftermath of the Second Lauchenoirian Civil War in 2018. The Council of Kerlile released a statement reiterating that the Aurora Programme has been discontinued since 2020, and that any former members of the programme are private individuals who are not employed by the Kerlian government in relation to the programme.

Read more: https://media.idugov.com/2026/09/12/kerlile-refuses-to-confirm-or-deny-if-acadian-pm-is-an-aurora/

Zongongian Royal Family flees to Serriel in aftermath of referendum

The Royal Family of Zongongia has fled to the Kingdom of Serriel following a 62-38 vote in favour of the abolition of the monarchy on Thursday. Shortly after the announcement of the result in the early hours of Friday morning, helicopters were spotted above the royal residence, leading to speculation about the potential response of the royals. It is now confirmed that these helicopters made their way to a private airfield, where members of the royal family boarded a private jet and headed to Serriel. No attempt was made to prevent the departure.

Read more: https://media.idugov.com/2025/10/01/zongongian-royal-family-flees-to-serriel-in-aftermath-of-referendum/

(also backdated - almost caught up now though!)

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