The Flag: Reflecting the biography of the country, the waves represent the calm surrounding waters, giving a unique shape to the design, the large
circle represents the main island and the smaller circles indicate the smaller surrounding islands as well as the 20 tribes that joined to form the current
government system.
Yellow: Happiness, Light, Sun, Warmth, Wisdom, Optimism.
White: Pure, Clean, Open, Whole, Equality.
Turquoise: Creativity, Communication, Calm, Welcoming, Friendly.
Governess: Leilani Kawehi 2013
Area: 195977 sq. mi (315394.4 sq. km)
Population (2013 est.): 3,150,000
Average Life Expectancy: 71
Capital City: Kamaku 753,000
Other Large Cities: Eka, Cahya, Neelam
Currency: Dae
The Isles of Atollia is a group of smaller islands surrounding a larger central island in the southern hemisphere. It is unknown where the earliest Atollians originated, but it is believed that they inhabited the Isles of Atollia during the 10th century. The Isles of Atollia has always been an independent country and up
until the 1800’s Atollia was arranged as individual tribes. Cowry shells, the family Cypraeidae, were used as currency in trade and this is where the currenc
title Dae came from. Village leaders congregated in Kamaya, the area that is now the capital, Kamaku, for discussions, debates, to raise issues and give suggestions. These leaders proceeded to form the current government system there is today. The council allowed every tribe to have a say in the
countries policies and prevent civil wars.
Leilani Kawehi is the first female leader of the Isles of Atollia, elected in 2013. Prior to this, Koa Howli was the longest running Governor, elected in 1989.
The ancient Atollians were in harmony with the earth, celebrating the seasons and nature and the annual Kamaya Festival commemorates this.
More recently the Isles of Atollia have become a popular tourist destination with its white, sandy beaches, hot climate with average annual range, 18°C-26°C, clear, turquoise lagoons and sea with abundant exotic marine life that occupy the atoll reefs. Over 50% of the total Atollian export is from the fishing industry
and other main exports include tea farming, clothing and gem mining. The official language of the Isles of Atollia is Molhu.
The Map: A vector graphic map showing the location of the capital, Kamaku, the 20 towns that were once the tribe locations and the names of the lagoon and surrounding seas. Made up of a large main island and several smaller atolls and reefs, the landscape was formed from the subsidence of ancient volcanoes millions of years ago.
The Biographical/Sourced Image: This photo is of the annual Kamaya Festival. The performers wear the colours of the flag and the circle feature is tattooed on their left shoulder to commemorate and remember the harmonius relationship between the ancient Atollians and the environment. These alterations were made using Photoshop.
The Stamps and First Day Cover: Designed as part of the celebration of the Kamaya Festival, this is the year of the marine life and the stamps commemorate this. The curved shape of the stamps were taken from the unique flag design, just a shift away from the commonly used rectangle, making it feel believable while reflecting the individuality of the country. The franking stamps are familiar in design, but reference the flag, and the design of the first day cover is very simple so as not to distract from the important feature, the stamps.
The Situation Photograph: A print of the first day cover in a fake paradise beach setting, an evironment appropriate to both the country and the subject of celebration.
