About Smegaroon

Everything you need to know

Here are all the facts and figures you'll need to make your Smegaroon Island experience one to remember.

Language Spoken: English

Government: Pluralist Democracy and Parliament. General Elections every five years.

Head of State: President Charles Farnes-Barnes, DFC (Smegaroon Advancement Party)

Currency: Smegaroon Golden Dork

Currency Converter:

1 US Dollar = 560 Golden Dorks

1 Pound Sterling = 400 Golden Dorks

1 Euro = 300 Golden Dorks

1 Naira = 50 Golden Dorks

Please note that these tourist rates are correct at time of going to press; further information can be found at your local bank.

Average Yearly Temperature: 30 degrees celsius

Average Days of Sunshine per year: 350

Average Hours of Sunshine Per Day: 14

Population: 3,000

Alcohol: Permitted over the age of 18.

Tipping: Tipping is not expected and is at visitors' discretion.

Emergencies: Smegaroon has no crime and no criminal act has never been recorded, but we still take your security seriously and the Smegaroon Island Constabulary patrol the island for your peace of mind. Additionally, Smegaroon Island has a judicial system and a small courthouse and prison on the far southern tip of the island. Criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and will be dealt with fairly but firmly. The Smegaroon Infirmary, on Richard Street, Smegaroon Island 01549 will attend to any medical problems. The Smegaroon Fire Department, on the same street, is additionally on hand should visitors need them. Please call 419 (from any phone on the island - a free call) for the emergency services.

Telephones: Because of Smegaroon's location, some mobile / cell phones may not get reception. Satellite phone booths are available in all the main streets, and in most hotel rooms and restaurants.

Smoking: Permitted in designated areas.

Traditions/Customs: Smegaroon is much like any modern country and anything goes! We are proud of our cultural diversity and there is no set-in-stone Smegaroon culture. However, islanders have been known to greet each other with a cheerful, 'Top of the day', and to say goodbye with an equally cheerful, 'Remain blessed'. All religions are supported and a synagogue, mosque, churches, and Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist temples can be found in the Religious Quarter on Abacha Street, Smegaroon Island 87996.

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