Editing SimNation

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{{all
|name = SimNation
|image = [[File:Stainedglasscityhall.jpg|235px]]
|caption = The possible coat of arms of SimNation, an eagle surrounded by a 14 pointed star.
}}'''SimNation''' is the fictional country in which all ''The Sims'' games take place.

{| class="prettytable sortable" style="align: right"
! Trait !! Value
|-
!Anthem
|''None''
|-
!Capital
|SimCity (presumed)
|-
!Largest city
|[[Urbzville]] (presumed)
|-
!Official languages
|•Simlish<br>•English (Administrative use, some signs)
|-
!Minority languages
|Simji (Script only)
|-
![[Occult|Ethnic groups]]
|•Slight majority of humans (All skin colors counted together, incl. blue, green, orange, [[Tragic Clown]], and [[Dragon Valley]] elves)<br>•Large minority of [[ghost]]s<br>•Significant minorities of [[vampire]]s, [[alien]]s, [[werewolves]], [[fairies]], [[zombie]]s, [[witch]]es, [[mermaid]]s, [[Plumbot]]s, and [[PlantSim]]s<br>•Small minorities of Servos, SimBots, and Toad Sims
|-
![[Religion]]
|•Presumably a secular state, but characters are heavily influenced by superstition ([[Zodiac sign|astrology]], the [[Grim Reaper]], [[Ghost|ghosts]], etc.) <br>•Elements of Christianity ([[Santa Claus]], [[Christmas tree]], etc.) and Judaism (a Menorah) exist. Religious holidays are observed<br>•Witchcraft practiced on a large scale, especially in [[Magic Town]].<br>•Small groups of figure worship (incl. "The Watcher"), Shinto [[shrine]]s, and fortune telling.
|-
!Denonym(s)
|Sims
|-
!Government
|Presidential bicameral<ref group=note>[[Politics|Confirmed]] in ''The Sims 1'' and ''2''. Unclear in ''The Sims 3'' where the Sim gets selected for vice president while being a governor, and in ''The Sims 4'' where the Sim jumps from representant to "National Leader".</ref> republic with mostly-planned economy and some regional lordships
|-
!Legislature
|[[City hall]] (presumed)
|-
!Head of state
|Queen [[Catarina Vanderburg]] (Presumed; Holds title of both ''Leader of the Free World'' and is a regional lordship-regent of [[Hidden Springs]])
|-
!Area
|''Unknown''
|-
!Population
|Circa 20,000 (Excl. SimCity games)
|-
!HDI
|•Very high<br>•High ([[Veronaville]]'s Capp district, [[Roaring Heights]])
|-
![[Currency]]
|•[[Simoleon]]s (§)<br>•Many regional secondary currencies
|-
!Time zone
|Unclear (No daylight savings time)
|-
!Date format
|''Unknown''
|-
!Driving side
|Right
|-
!Internet TLD
|[[Hi-Tech Friends household|.sim]]
|}

== General ==
The country is also referred to as '''Simerica''', '''Simladonia''', '''Simlandia''', '''Simsonia''' or '''Simadonia'''.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Horsey Says Nay.png|Horsey Says Nay]], [[:File:Chiefs Table.png|Chiefs Table]], [[:File:Simsonian Federal Dining Table.png|Simsonian Federal Dining Table]], [[:File:Simsonian Federal Dining Chair.png|Simsonian Federal Dining Chair]] and [[:File:Simadonian Snake Skin.png|Simadonian Snake Skin]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.</ref> Citizens of SimNation are known as "[[Sim]]s". The country's national animal is the [[llama]], and the official language is [[Simlish]] (although English can be seen on some signs, posters etc.). The coat of arms is very similar to the United States of America, using the eagle as the symbol. Its official currency is the [[Simoleon]] (§), although in some more isolated rural areas [[MagiCoins]] are also used.  There are notable things, such as garden gnomes and plastic lawn [[flamingo]]s, which are or have been stereotypical aspects of American suburban culture. Real world countries such as France, Canada, Norway, Japan, China, Egypt, Ireland, the UK, and the US are sometimes mentioned in object descriptions, and even visited in certain expansion packs. In all Sims games, cars are shown driving on the right.

=== Economy and History ===

==== Economy ====
One may assume that SimNation has a very strong economy, considering how items are priced in Simoleons in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]'', and ''[[The Sims 4]]''.

Most first-hand items do not have fluctuations in their purchase or sales prices, so the main economy can be assumed to be a [[wikipedia:Planned economy|planned economy]]. Select items can have fluctuations through [[Consignment store|consignment/thrift stores]], career progression benefits, [[newspaper]] coupons, big sales days{{Vgversion|TS3}}, or selling collectibles to [[rabbit hole]]s instead of in the [[inventory]].{{Vgversion|TS3}} Second-hand items are usually subject to value decrease from perceived wear and tear.

Social security appears to be non-existent, though Sims can receive retirement pensions and paid holidays off.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}} Many public lot facilities are provided free of charge to all residents, including [[Library|libraries]], [[swimming pool]]s, [[museum]]s, public [[gym]]s, bathrooms, [[taxi]]s, [[subway]]s, [[juice]] drinks, use of desktop [[computer]]s, [[hot tub]]s, [[sauna]]s, elementary and high school equipment, non-activity touring of rabbit holes,{{Vgversion|TS3}}, and [[bed]]s that are not on [[resort]]s.{{Vgversion|TS3}}

Sims are also entitled to newspapers, [[hospital]] births, fishing rods, one or more sets of [[clothes]] for each clothing type, one [[cellphone]],{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TS4}} small meals,{{Vgversion|TS3}} one [[camera]]{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}, and time sickness hospital treatment{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}} free of charge. Witches{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}} are additionally entitled to one ''Classic Magic [[Wand]]'' and one [[magic broom]].

The tax level is relatively low, starting at around §50/week for the lowest tax bracket, to around §4,000/week for households with a fortune of over §1,000,000.{{Vgversion|TS3}}.

===== Currency =====
[[File:Gold simoleon.png|thumb|left]]The official currency of SimNation, is the [[simoleon]], (symbol "§"). It appears to not have decimals, similar to the Japanese yen or the South Korean won. In [[The Sims 3: World Adventures]], even when a Sim travels to a tourist destination outside of SimNation, simoleons are in use  there. This may mean simoleons might be some kind of "international currency" (like the American dollar ($) in the United States and other countries, or the euro (€) in the countries of the eurozone) on Sim's Earth planet.

However, as it can be seen in [[The Sims: Makin' Magic]], there are isolated places in SimNation, like [[Magic Town]], which uses its own currency known as [[MagiCoins]].

There also exists [[Special merchant#Ancient coins|ancient coins]], a form of currency Sims can find while doing adventures in World Adventures, possibly meaning it was the currency used in ancient times, and there are some left.

==== History ====
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|{{See also|Timeline of events in The Sims series}}
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|{{Info||''The Sims 4'' has been established to take place in an alternate universe, so there is a possibility for it to have an alternate history. It may not share the same history with the other games in the series. Please keep that in mind if using this as a source.}}
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|-|67 to 2.9 million years ago=
===67 to 2.9 million years ago===
[[File:W admire history.png|40px|left]] [[File:History.png|right]] 
Earliest history mentions dinosaurs roaming the earth 67 million years ago.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Petrified Wood Cabinet.png|Petrified Wood Cabinet]] from [[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]</ref>
According to fossils from ''[[The Sims 4]]'' Australosimicus afarensis, or "Primal Sims", lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago. During that time sharp little triangle rocks were used by ancient hunters to catch food. These Sim presumably created cave paintings that can be found in Tartosa.<ref>[[:File:Prehistoric cave paintings in Tartosa.png|Prehistoric cave paintings in Tartosa]]</ref> Over time people began to plant, farm, and raise livestock. It can be assumed that Australosimicus afarensis lived alongside with dinosaurs, since they used T-rex arms as decorations. Cenozoic era is mentioned to happen<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Titanis Wallerie Wall Fan.png|Titanis Wallerie Wall Fan]] from [[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]</ref> as well as Neanderthals are mentioned.<ref>Mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 4.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref>

It is also said that 6,700 years ago pottery was invented.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Petrified Wood Cabinet.png|Petrified Wood Cabinet]] from [[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]</ref>

Next known Sims were [[SimNatives]]. They inhabited the islands that are now [[Vacation Island]], [[Twikkii Island]], and the islands featured in various versions of ''[[The Sims 2 Castaway (disambiguation)|The Sims 2: Castaway]]''. They are implied to still be around, though perhaps in a distant and unseen area; the natives encountered in ''The Sims Castaway Stories'' are presumably SimNatives.

Civilization in Indus Valley is mentioned around year 4000 BCE and it's said to have domesticated orange trees.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Citrus Sinensis.png|Citrus Sinensis]] from [[The Sims]]</ref>
|-|Classical=
===Classical age===
Ancient empires such as the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman empires are mentioned in several games. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_Horse Trojan Horse] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_War Trojan War] are mentioned<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Epith y Oraia Eleny.png|Epith y Oraia Eleny]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> as well as Etruscan civilization being integrated to the Roman Empire.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Curulis Etrusius Roman Set.png|Curulis Etrusius Roman Set]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> The Roman Empire is said to have had a highly developed sewage system for public and private toilets, but later fell.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[Toilet#Commoda_Cloacina|Commoda Cloaica]] in [[The Sims: Deluxe Edition]]</ref> The Roman Curtain was also invented during the construction of the Roman Colloseum. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Eight Wonder Curtains.png|Eight Wonder Curtains]] in [[The Sims 4: Cottage Living]]]]</ref> It's possible that during one of these empires [[List of minor Sims|Gluteus Maximus]] led the battle against the armies of Hemoroydz and won, which is mentioned in the object description for the "Triumphal Arch of Gluteus Maximus" in [[The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff]]. Caesar Psychopathus is mentioned to be one of the lesser-known emperors of Roman empire. He came to power through bribery, blackmail and gossip. He also married his sister, killed his parents and commissioned 10,000 statues in his likeness, after which he drowned himself in the Tiber River.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Caesar Psychopathus.png|Caesar Psychopathus]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> A map of the Roman Empire can be found in The Sims in buy mode.<ref>[[:File:Imperial Map.png|Imperial Map]]</ref> The spread of Christianity resulted to iconoclast and in 387 AD during anti-pagan campaign many Hellenistic statues were ordered to be destroyed.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Curse of Aphrodite.png|Curse of Aphrodite]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

The Olmec<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:My First Olmec Colossal Head.png|My First Olmec Colossal Head]] in [[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]</ref>, Aztec<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Little Tut.png|Little Tut]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref> and Celtic<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Iona_Knot_Torch.png|Iona Knot Torch]] in [[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]</ref> civilizations, the Ming Empire<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Dynasty Armoire.png|Dynasty Armoire]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref>, the Song Dynasty<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:12th Century Song Dynasty Sculpted Vase.png|12th Century Song Dynasty Sculpted Vase]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref>, the Khmer Empire<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- Self Reflection Pedastal Mirror.png|Kingdom of Cambodia Set]] from [[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]</ref> , the Mughal Empire<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Mughal Cone Light.png|Mughal Cone Light]] from [[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]</ref>, the Kush kingdom<ref>Mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 2.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref> and the Mongols<ref>Mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 6.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref> are mentioned, as well as barbarians attacking Champs les Sims<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Portable Gnubb Set.png|Portable Gnubb Set.pn]] in [[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]</ref>.
|-|Middle Ages=
===Middle Ages===
The opening cinematic of ''[[The Sims Medieval]]'' shows a young monarch of the medieval period (c.476-1450 CE in real-world history) setting sail to found a new nation on an unfamiliar continent that is already home to a number of small independent kingdoms. This can be interpreted as the creation of the country that would eventually annex its neighbors and become modern-day SimNation, although in gameplay itself this is left up to the imagination. The geography of the medieval kingdom does, however, share some similarities with that shown in installments set in the present day, perhaps adding some credence to the theory that they take place in the same location, albeit several centuries apart.

It is said that Spain was under Moorism rule for an unspecified amount of time,<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Numantian Column Arch.png|Numantian Column Arch]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> and Vikings are also mentioned.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Aglass Arc Feast Table.png|Glass Arc Feast Table]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref>

Sometime during 14th century knitting was invented.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Petrified Wood Cabinet.png|Petrified Wood Cabinet]] from [[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]</ref> In ''[[The Sims 2]]'', the description of the [[:File:Gingerbread House.png|Gingerbread House]] mentions Europeans organizing crusades and bringing gingerbread back to Europe.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Gingerbread House.png|Gingerbread House]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref> 

Years before the start of ''[[The Sims 3]]'', [[Admiral Landgraab]] sailed to the area that is now Vacation Island. Unfortunately, the natives were disgruntled by his presence, and the poor young admiral's life ended there. However, it seems that his body was later recovered, and he was laid to rest in a tomb in [[Champs Les Sims]].

At an unknown time, colonists arrived in [[Sulani]] during Sixam era and in [[Selvadorada]], where ancient Omiscan civilizations had lived for a long time. It is unknown whether Omiscan civilization disappeared before or after the colonists. It's also said that Madre Cosecha is the founder of Selvadorada, and that she helped the people settle into the place during a time of great famine. It is possible that Selvadorada was colonised by Spain.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Spanish Colonial Arch Window.png|Spanish Colonial Arch Window]] and [[:File:Spanish Collonial Archway.png|Spanish Collonial Archway]] in [[The Sims 3: Showtime]]</ref> The Spanish Empire later fell, which might have been caused by their loss of ships<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Salty Ocean Wood Coffee Table.png|Salty Ocean Wood Coffee Table]]  in [[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]</ref> and nationalist uprisings.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:El Tomayo Plank Table.png|El Tomayo Plank Table]]  in [[The Sims]]</ref>

At an unknown time, Captain Pugwash and his first mate, Alvilda, became first pirates to land on [[Barnacle Bay]]. At an unspecified time Henburstam IV was king of [[Windenburg]] or the larger area.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Classic Bollard.png|Classic Bollard]] in [[The Sims 4: Get Together]]</ref> Another leader was Otto Von-Windenburg, who cemented his legacy as one of the greatest and dumbest leaders of Windenburg.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Von-Windenburg´s Trap.png|Von-Windenburg´s Trap]] in [[The Sims 4: Get Together]]</ref> Lord Ike was, for unknown reasons, run out of town with his family. Copernicus created the heliocentric theory and other historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Galileo, Shakespeare<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:The Face of Shakespeare.png|The Face of Shakespeare]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> and Michaelangelo<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:David by DeLux Sculpture.png|David by DeLux Sculpture]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> have also been mentioned in object descriptions.

The Black Plague took place in the 14th century, and killed a large number of the population.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Black Tree Tapestry.png|Black Tree Tapestry]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> Electricity was first mentioned in books of William Gilbert and Browne, English scientists in 1600s.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Consolation Prize Eletric Lantern.png|Consolation Prize Eletric Lantern]] in [[The Sims 4: Cottage Living]]]]</ref>
|-|16th century to 19th century=
===16th century to 19th century===
In the 16th century, J. Marano created the "16th Century Monte Vista Globe Bar". In the 17th century, Duchess Lucine created an unknown number of paintings only painted by the moonlight. She despised the sunlit paintings done by her peers. Rugs were produced in Persia.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Antique Persian Rug.png|Antique Persian Rug]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> In 1713, the Dutch gave Louis XIV of France a coffee bush, whose descendants now produce one third of all the coffee in the world.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:The Occasional Chaisonal.png|The Occasional Chaisonal]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

Great tables war is mentioned to have happened centuries ago and after it society found themselves with a shortage of tables since so many were lost in battle.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Tabley McTableface the Table.png|Tabley McTableface the Table]] in [[The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator]]]]</ref>
|-|19th century to 20th century=
===19th century to 20th century===
In 19th century in Germany, Christmas trees became popular.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[Christmas_tree#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Christmas tree]] in [[The Sims: Livin' Large]]</ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_rush Gold Rush]<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Boomtowne End Table.png|Boomtowne End Table]] in [[The Sims: Livin' Large]]</ref> and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_frontier Wild West] are said to happen as well. It is said that London burned down, but this event can be prevented by players traveling through time by [[Time machine]]<ref>Mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 8.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref>. The Civil War of Simnation happened as well, leading to the death of an important politician. While traveling in time, Sim will try to prevent his death, but will be stopped by The Keeper of Time.<ref>Mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 9.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref> Sims also went through various artistic styles, such as Victorian, Neoclassicism, Baroque, Rococo, Expressionism, Pointillism, Dada and various others. British Empire is mentioned as well in object description in The Sims<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Antique Terrestrial Globe.png|Antique Terrestrial Globe]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> as well as Imperial Russia and Colonial Africa.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Empire World Map.png|Empire World Map]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> In 1850, Irascible was sent to ply to Indian ports.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:IMA Irascible Replica Model.png|IMA Irascible Replica Model]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> During the mid-to-late 1800s there was high demand for Japanese imports, which were tailored specially for the West and were far cry from traditional Japanese fans at the time.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Japanese Wall Fan.png|Japanese Wall Fan]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

At the end of 19th and beginning of 20th century there was cultural change regarding the decline of religion and the rise of capitalism.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Antique Poster.png|Antique Poster]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>
|-|20th century to present=
===20th century to present===
In 1906 "The SimCity Fire" took place and destroyed many items of daily use.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Old-Fashioned Butter Churn.png|Old-Fashioned Butter Churn]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> It was started by kerosene engine during filming of "Toaster Rockets, then the Death Ray".<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:As Scene in Toaster Rockets Matte Print.png|As Scene in Toaster Rockets Matte Print]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

Chalkboard was used to advertise a special at the Pathway Lounge of [[Oasis Springs]] in 1932.
Bernt Helier declared himself as a sovereign nation which only lasted 8 hours in 1934.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Border of Helier.png|Border of Helier]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref> In 1952, James Watson discovered the shape of DNA.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Woodwind Genome.png|Woodwind Genome]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> In 1962, Wood-Glass war ended, but this was overlooked due to more prominent global conflicts at the time.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Wood-Glass_Window.png|Wood-Glass Window]] in [[The Sims 4: Get Together]]</ref>. It is likely that these global conflicts, possibly World War II<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Tahitian Eve by Nick N. Borrow.png|Tahitian Eve by Nick N. Borrow]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> has led to Cold War with RedCity and USSR

In the 1960s there was Flower Power and the craft movement,<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Daisy Rug.png|Daisy Rug]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> followed by 1970s ideas of free software, good public schools, affordable housing and the hot tub, which is said to be the only one to survive the tax rebellion.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[Hot_tub#Redwood_Hot_Tub|Redwood Hot Tub]] in [[The Sims: Vacation]]</ref>

For an unspecified amount of time, it's said that a horse was elected to the parliament of SimNation, named Palomar.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Horsey Says Nay.png|Horsey Says Nay]] in [[The Sims 3: Pets]]</ref> It is also said that there was a lamppost freedom movement as a reaction to prime minister Francois Nardone's lamp industry regulation.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Laissez-faire Light Post.png|Laissez-faire Light Post]] in [[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]</ref>

There is mention of no-progress theory in The Sims, which can be interpreted by some players as in game reason for lack of technological development in The Sims compared with ''The Sims 3'', which takes place 25 years earlier.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Empty Circles Again.png|Empty Circles Again]] in ''[[The Sims]]''</ref>

The connection between the version of SimNation in ''[[The Sims 4]]'' is not known, as ''The Sims 4'' takes place in an alternate universe compared to the other games in the series.


|-|Future=
===Future===
{{Info||Although the future of ''The Sims'' series is left up to the player's imagination, these events took place long after ''The Sims 2''.
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As the SimNation reached a peak of 5 billion in the mid 23rd century, population growth has come to a stop, most likely from overpopulation as the available resources can not sustain further growth of Sims. However, advancements in technikigy has allowed Sims to process food instantly without the need for farms. This invention would be the [[Food synthesizer]]. [[Plumbot|Plumbots]] started to replace service Sims. A Sim named [[Emit Relevart]] travels through time, causing [[Wellsian Time Portal|Time Portals]] to appear in past worlds. A Sim from the past world travels to Oasis Landing. <ref>From ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]''</ref>
A group of Sims has left their home world to search for a new planet to colonize. Their spacecraft crashed into an alien planet and started settling there by harnessing the native crystals to build a sustainable habitat. Anthony Cross becomes the founder of this new settlement called [[Lunar Lakes]].<ref>Mentioned in backstory of [[Lunar Lakes]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''</ref>


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=== Demographics (Sourced from ''SimCity 2000'') ===
[[File:Moved In.png|35x35px|left]]
[[File:Skill TS2C Body.png|left]] 
As of 2023, the population of SimNation is  92,128,000
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed fandom-table"
|+'''Population history of SimNation'''
!'''Year'''
!'''Population (millions)'''
|-
|1900
|10
|-
|1950
|24.6
|-
|2000
|60.8
|-
|2010
|72.85
|-
|2020
|87.27
|-
|2030
|104.53
|-
|2040
|125.22
|-
|2050
|150
|}

==== Growth Rate ====
The average rate of population growth is ~1.82176% per year (SimNation's population can be modelled with the formula <math>P=10,000,000e^{(0.0180537t)}</math> where <code>t</code> is the time in years since 1900). Population growth stops around the mid 23rd century when SimNation population reaches 5 billion.
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed fandom-table"
|+'''Population Milestones'''
!
!Year
|-
|10 million
|1900
|-
|50 million
|1990
|-
|100 million
|2028
|-
|500 million
|2117
|-
|1 billion
|2156
|-
|2 billion
|2194
|-
|3 billion
|2217
|-
|4 billion
|2232
|-
|5 billion
|2245
|}

===Geography and climate===
[[File:The sims 2 conceptart SekPr.jpg|thumb|180px|[[Pleasantview, Strangetown, and Melbourne]] in ''The Sims 2'' for console]]
[[File:Caw leftgraphic ver808032.png|left|40px]]The exact location and extent of SimNation is unknown. However, in many ''Sims'' games, there are mountains, swamps, deserts, and grassy plains, much like the environment in various parts of the United States. Hence, some players would call it Simerica. However, SimNation's official animal is the [[llama]], which is native to the mountains of South America. It is still possible that llamas do not actually live in SimNation, but are used only as a symbol. Despite this, they do appear in ''SimCity 4'', so it is still unknown which is right.

SimNation could be an independent part of North America, possibly around real-life Nevada or California. It is most likely that SimNation is located on Earth, but on an [[alternate universe]] from the real-world. When watching the weather channel in ''The Sims 2'' with ''Seasons'' installed, the weather map will show a landmass shaped vaguely like India with the eastern coast continuing and not much of the west coast seen. India also has the features of SimNation geography, for example, mountains and deserts.

Some people speculate that SimNation and the world Sims inhabit are set in an entirely different universe, because in [[:File:The Sims 4 "Arrival" Official Trailer|''The Sims 4'' arrival trailer]], Sims are seen to have come from space to the real-world Earth.

There are various maps and globes that can be found in The Sims games, but the land they depict can wary from one to another. While some show the real-world Earth´s continents, the others show different shapes.

The Moon in ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4'' greatly resemble the Moon in the real-world, suggesting that the Sims' world is also Earth.

<gallery>
Earthglobe.jpg|A globe shown in ''The Sims 3'' at bookshelf
Antique Terrestrial Globe Detail.png|[[:File:Antique Terrestrial Globe.png|Antique Terrestrial Globe]] from ''The Sims''
Empire World Map Detail.png|[[:File:Empire World Map.png|Empire World Map]] from ''The Sims''
16th Century Monte Vista Globe Bar Detail.png|[[:File:16th Century Monte Vista Globe Bar.png|16th Century Monte Vista Globe Bar]] from ''The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff''
History of the World, Print 3 Detail.png|[[:File:History of the World, Print 3.png|History of the World, Print 3]] from ''The Sims 4''
Tactical Map Detail.png|[[:File:Tactical Map.png|Tactical Map]] from ''The Sims 4''
The Where Should I Go Ball Detail.png|[[:File:The Where Should I Go Ball.png|The Where Should I Go? Ball]] from ''The Sims 4''
Tiny Globe Detail.png|[[:File:Tiny Globe.png|Tiny Globe]] from ''The Sims 4''
The World Is Your Oyster detail.png|[[:File:The World Is Your Oyster.png|The World Is Your Oyster]] from ''The Sims 4: Discover University''
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{{info|Easter egg|When using freecam in ''The Sims 3'' by pressing the tab key and looking inside the school, a map showing an exact [[:Image:TS3USmap.jpg|image of the United States of America]]. This could possibly be SimNation. Also, the Sims' world could be Earth, as suggested by  [[:Image:Earthglobe.jpg|this image.]]}}

=== Locations and Life ===

==== [[Neighborhood|Locations]] ====
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|-|Cities=
=== Cities ===
''([[SimCity (series)|SimCity 2013]] does not allow a town hall to be upgraded to a city hall, until the population has reached 2,000, possibly defining a difference between the two. However, SimCity Buildit requires at least 26,000 population in order to get all three stars on the achievement ‘Suburb City’, the next achievement after ‘Tiny Town’.)''
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* [[SimCity]]
* [[Urbzville]]
* [[Miniopolis]]
* [[Simtropolis]]
* [[Bridgeport]]<ref>Although it is still regarded as a neighborhood in the game, the size and build are based off a real city.</ref>
* [[Roaring Heights]]
* [[Belladonna Cove]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Mount Fuji|Mount Fuji]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Calvin's Creek|Calvin's Creek]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Interhogan|Interhogan]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#East Jerome|East Jerome]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Fancy Fields|Fancy Fields]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Test Center|Test Center]]
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* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Blazing Falls|Blazing Falls]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Alphaville|Alphaville]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Dan's Grove|Dan's Grove]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Jolly Pines|Jolly Pines]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Dragon's Cove|Dragon's Cove]]
* [[Neighborhoods in The Sims Online#Betaville|Betaville]]
* [[Starlight Shores]]<ref>Like Bridgeport, Starlight Shores is still regarded as a neighborhood in the game, yet the location and decor are based off a real city.</ref>
* [[San Myshuno]]
* [[Del Sol Valley]]
* Emerville<ref name="eebf">Emerville Emus, East Bay Pillagers, and Finnburgh Falcons are mentioned in the sports section of the newspaper in ''The Sims 3''.</ref>
* East Bay<ref name="eebf"/>
* Finnburgh<ref name="eebf"/>
* San Fransimsco<ref name="sanfransimsco">A city mentioned in the [[:File:Victorian Garden Planter.png|Victorian Garden Planter]] object from ''The Sims 4: Get Together''.</ref>
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|-|Towns and suburbs=
===Towns and suburbs===
* <div id="old country">'''Old Country'''</div>It was first mentioned in [[Mortimer Goth]]'s and [[Gunther Goth]]'s bios in ''[[The Sims]] ''and ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', respectively. It is explained that Gunther, Cornelia, and Mortimer moved from "the old country" when Gunther founded what would become [[Pleasantview]]. Some people believe that Riverview is the Old Country; the [[Riverview]] cemetery is named "[[Old Town Cemetery]]". The old country could also be France<ref name="old france">Referenced as such in description of [[:File:Triomphant_Textiles_-_Left.png|Triomphant Textiles]] in ''[[The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff]]''</ref>. "Old Town" is also referenced in ''[[Old Town|The Sims: Unleashed]]'' and [[Windenburg]].
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* [[Neighborhood 1]]
* [[Neighborhood 2]]
* [[Old Town]]
* [[Magic Town]]
* [[Studio Town]]
* [[Downtown (The Sims)]]
* [[Pleasantview]]
* [[Strangetown]]
* [[Veronaville]]
* [[Downtown (The Sims 2)]]
* [[Bluewater Village]]
* [[Riverblossom Hills]]
* [[Desiderata Valley]]
* [[Four Corners]]
* [[Bitville]]
* [[Garden Heights]]
* [[Mesa Flats]]
* [[Arbor Falls]]
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* [[Sunset Valley]]
* [[Twinbrook]]
* [[Appaloosa Plains]]
* [[Moonlight Falls]]
* [[Riverview]]
* [[Barnacle Bay]]
* [[Hidden Springs]]
* [[Lucky Palms]]
* [[Monte Vista]]
* [[Aurora Skies]]
* [[Midnight Hollow]]
* [[Willow Creek]]
* [[Oasis Springs]]
* [[Newcrest]]
* [[Magnolia Promenade]]
* [[Brindleton Bay]]
* [[SimValley]]
* [[Willville]]
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* [[Melbourne]]
* [[Whiskerton]]
* [[Barkersville]]
* [[Moonlight Bay]]
* [[Vista Beach]]
* [[Beacon Bay]]
* [[Sugar Maple Coast]]
* [[Port Abrel]]
* [[Littlehaven]]
* [[Moonwood Mill]]
* Alpinloch<ref name="terrains">These 10 towns and suburbs appear as empty neighborhood templates in ''The Sims 2'' and can be found in the SC4 Terrains folder.</ref>
* Arbordale<ref name="terrains"/>
* Aridia<ref name="terrains"/>
* Briney Fjord<ref name="terrains"/>
* Crystal Springs<ref name="terrains"/>
* Driftwood<ref name="terrains"/>
* Isla Segundo<ref name="terrains"/>
* Oasis Valley<ref name="terrains"/>
* Sedona<ref name="terrains"/>
* Viper Canyon<ref name="terrains"/>
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|-|Universities=
===Universities===
*[[Sim State University]]
*Miniopolis University
*[[La Fiesta Tech]]
*[[Académie Le Tour]]
*[[Sims University]]
*[[University of Britechester]]
*[[Foxbury Institute]]
*Dartford (mentioned in [[:File:Knock Around Couch.png|Knock Around Couch]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
*OxFred (mentioned in [[:File:Knock Around Couch.png|Knock Around Couch]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
*Stanbridge (mentioned in [[:File:Knock Around Couch.png|Knock Around Couch]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
*Yayel (mentioned in [[:File:Knock Around Couch.png|Knock Around Couch]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
*Westnorthern (mentioned in [[:File:Knock Around Couch.png|Knock Around Couch]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
*UCIM (mentioned in [[:File:Knock Around Couch.png|Knock Around Couch]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
|-|Vacation spots=
===Vacation spots===
*[[Vacation Island]]
The following destinations may or may not be a part of SimNation:
*[[Three Lakes]]
*[[Twikkii Island]]
*[[Takemizu Village]]
*Moon Islands<ref name="bvterrains">These 2 archipelago-style island chains appear as empty neighborhood templates in the SC4 terrains folder for ''The Sims 2'' once the ''Bon Voyage'' expansion has been added.</ref>
*Crescent Island<ref name="bvterrains" />
*The Simaican Isles (mentioned in ''[[The Sims Life Stories|Life Stories]]'' and ''[[The Sims Pet Stories|Pet Stories]]'')
*[[Granite Falls]]
*[[Selvadorada]]
*[[Sulani]]
*[[Mt. Komorebi]]

The following vacation spots are specified as being separate from SimNation: 
*[[Champs Les Sims]], France
*[[Shang Simla]], China
*[[Al Simhara]], Egypt
*Paris, France<ref name="paris">City mentioned in description of [[:File:Triomphant_Textiles_-_Left.png|Triomphant Textiles]] in ''[[The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff]]''.</ref>
*Beijing, China<ref name="beijing">City mentioned in description of [[:File:Beijing Incense Burner.png|Beijing Incense Burner]] in ''[[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]''.</ref>
|-|Planets, star systems, galaxies and constellations=
===Planets, star systems, galaxies and constellations===
These locations and constellations are specified as existing beyond planet Earth, but are still accessible to some residents of SimNation, or otherwise affect their lives:
*[[Lunar Lakes]]
*[[Sixam]]
* [[Batuu]]
* Saturn (planet mentioned in [[:File:Saturn Return.png|Saturn Return]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
*Uranus (planet mentioned in [[:File:Saturn Return.png|Saturn Return]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
* Mars (planet mentioned in [[:File:Seeing Red.png|Seeing Red]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
* Venus (planet mentioned in [[:File:Venusian Stove by Corebital Designs.png|Venusian Stove by Corebital Designs]] object from ''The Sims 3: Into the Future'')
* Neptune5 (planet mentioned in [[:File:Collum by Craters Inc..png|Collum by Craters Inc.]] and [[:File:My Lunar Lovers Bench.png|My Lunar Lovers Bench]] objects from ''The Sims 3: Lunar Lakes'')
*Pluto (a dwarf planet mentioned in [[:File:Astro Solar System Light.png|Astro Solar System Light]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
*Animal's planet, 1245P-Brock galaxy, region X57 (planet mentioned in [[:File:Animal´s Planet.png|Animal's planet]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
* Gaia 13 (planet mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 10.png|traveling in time]] in'' The Sims 3'')
* Andromeda (galaxy mentioned in [[:File:Andromeda Lil Astronaut Desk.png|Andromeda Lil Astronaut Desk]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
*Alpha Centauri (star system mentioned in [[:File:Trannhauser Gate Floor Lamp by Van Allen Décor.png|Trannhauser Gate Floor Lamp by Van Allen Décor]] object from ''The Sims 3: Into the Future'')
*Milky Way (galaxy mentioned in [[:File:Collum by Craters Inc..png|Collum by Craters Inc.]] object from ''The Sims 3: Lunar Lakes'')
*Dagobah (planet mentioned in [[:File:Ogas Swamp Slug.png|Ogas Swamp Slug]] object from ''The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu'')
* Corusant (planet mentioned in [[:File:Replica Jedi Temple Statue.png|Replica Jedi Temple Statue]] object from ''The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu'')
*Ithor (planet mentioned in [[:File:Batuu Record Ithonian Gravestone.png|Batuu Record Ithonian Gravestone]] object from ''The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu'')
*Spheros Inetway Major (constellation mentioned in [[:File:Saharan Stars Fence.png|Saharan Stars Fence]] object from ''The Sims 4: Courtyard Oasis Kit'')
|-|Other=
===Other===
The following locations may or may not be a part of SimNation:
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* The Simalayans<ref name="Randy">These four locations are described in the bio of [[Randy Party Guys]] in ''[[The Sims (console)]]''.</ref>
* The Simazonian Forest<ref name="Randy"/>
* The Great Simsian Reef<ref name="Randy"/>
* The Simaharian Desert<ref name="Randy"/>
* Ying-Yang Island<ref name="dlterrains">This used to be a downloadable neighborhood terrain on TheSims2.com.</ref>
* [[Felicity Island]]
* [[Wanmami Island]]
* Shipwreck Island
* Airplane Island
* Volcano Island
* Crystal Island
* The Simuyan Sea
* [[Simomon River]]
* Simislaus Creek
* [[Sunlit Tides]]
* Simasia<ref name="The Sims 3 Store">The Simasia Mountains are mentioned in the description of the 'Tranquility Stone by Feng Shui' from The Sims 3 Store set 'Asian Fusion'.</ref>
* Las Simlish<ref name="The Sims 3 Store Las Simlish">Las Simlish is mentioned in the description of the '[[:File:Feathered Table Sculpture.png|Feathered Table Sculpture]]' object from The Sims 3 Store set 'Indulgent Living' and could be a reference to the city of Las Vegas in the USA.</ref>
* [[Isla Paradiso]]
* [[Dragon Valley]]
* [[Forgotten Hollow]]
* [[Oasis Landing]]
* [[Windenburg]]
* Windemere<ref name="The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff">Windemere is mentioned in the description of the 'Wind Chimes of Windemere' wind chimes object from ''The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff''.</ref>
* Medieval [[Kingdom]] and surrounding territories
* Duality (a hidden neighborhood devoted to [[Witches|Witchcraft]], which may be a hidden area of SimNation or on another world entirely)
* Castrova (a city mentioned in ''The Sims 3'' newspaper, that was set on fire by a crate of unattended flame fruit)
* Produsha (a country mentioned in ''The Sims 3'' newspaper, it is said to have a corrupt Prime Minister)
* Summerville (mentioned in [[Alexandra O'Mackey]]'s bio)
* [[Simisouri]] (mentioned in [[DeAndre Wolfe|Wolfe family]]'s bio)
* Toadville (mentioned in a [[:File:Water Lillies.png|Water Lillies]] object description from ''The Sims: Vacation'')
* RedCity (mentioned in Military chance cards in ''The Sims 2'')
* Sheng Hai (mentioned in the title and description of the [[Sheng Hai Training Dummy]] object from ''[[World Adventures]]'')
* Simulon V (Rabbit hole)
* [[Sylvan Glade]] (a hidden lot inside a tree in Willow Creek)
* South Simerica (Mentioned in the [[:File:Rustic Panel Wooden Window.png|Rustic Wooden Windows]] objects from ''The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure''. Might possibly the continent in which Selvadorada is located, due to the name being a pun of "South America")
* Simlsilvania (Place mentioned in the [[:File:Upright Granite Headstone.png|Upright Granite Headstone]] object from ''The Sims 4: Vampires'')
* Mount Olympus (mentioned in the description of the [[Bathtub#The_Sims_4|Voray Sleek]] object from ''The Sims 4: City Living'')
* Mexico (mentioned in the description of the [[Bathtub#Thermae_Caldarium|Thermae Caldarium]] object from ''The Sims Deluxe Edition'')
* Catalonia (mentioned in the description of the [[Scratching_post#Carpeted_Conifers_Cat_Tree_DeLame|Carpeted Conifers Cat Tree]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs'')
* Salt Lake City (mentioned in the description of the [[Easel#E.A.S.L._Easel|E.A.S.L. Easel]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
* Hawaii (mentioned in the description of the [[Genie's_lamp#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Genie's lamp]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Ceylon (mentioned in the description of the [[Genie's_lamp#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Genie's lamp]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Caribbean (mentioned in the description of the [[Pirate_ship|Pirate ship]] object from ''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage'' and [[:File:Tropix Breez Slated Door.png|Tropix Breez Slated Door]] object from ''The Sims 3: Late Night'')
* Montana (mentioned in the description of the [[Seating#The_Sims_3|Rafkin's Dining Chair]] object from ''The Sims 3'')
* Japan (mentioned in the description of the [[Karaoke_machine#The_Genius_Loci_Karaoke_Stage|The Genius Loci Karaoke Stage]] object from ''The Sims: Superstar'' and [[:File:Mt. Komorebi Ofuro.png|Mt. Komorebi Ofuro]] object from ''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'')
* Germany (mentioned in the description of the [[Christmas_tree#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Christmas tree]] object from ''The Sims: Livin' Large'')
* Norway (mentioned in the description of the [[Christmas_tree#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Christmas tree]] object from ''The Sims: Livin' Large'' and [[:File:Bjorn Sliding Door.png|Bjorn Sliding Door]] object from ''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff'') 
* Spain (mentioned in the description of the [[Voodoo_doll#The_Sims_3|Voodoo doll]] object from ''The Sims 3 Store'')
* Turkey (mentioned in the description of the [[Bubble_bar#Super_Schlooper_Bubble_Blower|Super Schlooper Bubble Blower]] object from ''The Sims: House Party'')
* Austria (mentioned in the description of the [[Crystal_Ball|Crystal Ball]] object from ''The Sims: Livin' Large'')
* Brazil (mentioned in the description of the [[Grandfather_clock#Grandfather_Clock|Grandfather clock]] object from ''The Sims: Livin' Large'')
* Africa (mentioned in the description of the [[Voodoo_doll#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Voodoo doll]] object from ''The Sims: Livin' Large'')
* Netherlands (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Wooden_Three-Pannel_Door.png|Wooden Three-Pannel Door]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
* Goa (A city mentioned in [[Jake Coastal]]'s bio)
* London (a city mentioned in the description of the [[Birthday_cake#London.27s_Famous_Birthday_Cake|London's Famous Birthday Cake]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Baliwood (a city mentioned in [[Sherman Boggle]]'s bio)
* Denmark (mentioned in the description of the ''The Olafian'' object from ''The Sims 3'')
* Adirondack mountains (mentioned in the description of the ''Herkimer Loveseat'' object from ''The Sims 3'')
* Northern Freedonia (mentioned in ''Forest-fresh corkboard'' object from ''The Sims 3'')
* Vicksville Ville (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Don´t Stop Stop´d Clock.png|Don't Stop Stop'd Clock]] object from ''The Sims 4: Get Together'')
* Cape Bloony (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Martime Mirror.png|Martime Mirror]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs'')
* Paclantic ocean (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Taxonomical Creation.png|Taxonomical Creation]] object from ''The Sims 4'')
* Isla Si'meppe (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Sims 3 ladder.png|ladder]] from ''The Sims 3: Island Paradise'')
* Barbacoa (a city mentioned in the description of the [[:File:FC Barbacoa Jersey.png|FC Barbacoa Jersey]] from ''The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff'')
* MySimgascar (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Ah Theres and Alien.png|Ah Theres and Alien]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Bestachawan ocean (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Ancient Soakalicious Spring.png|Ancient Soakalicious Spring]] and [[:File:Huuuuge Bill.png|Huuuuge Bill]] objects from ''The Sims 2'')
* Korea (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Bangpae Yeon from Simposters, Ltd..png|Bangpae Yeon from Simposters, Ltd.]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Morocco (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Be There Designs Bazaar Sofa.png|Be There Designs Bazaar Sofa]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Yoko Yoko Island (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Bodacious Bonsai Bonanza.png|Bodacious Bonsai Bonanza]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* USSR (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Cold Warrior Light.png|Cold Warrior Light]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Jakarta (a city mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Corporal Filbert.png|Corporal Filbert]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Uleahuiaanene (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Final Moments Lounge from Nothing Atoll.png|Final Moments Lounge from Nothing Atoll]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Yucatan (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Folksy Weaving by Rugs-n-More.png|Folksy Weaving by Rugs-n-More]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Giverny (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Genetically Engineered Water Lily.png|Genetically Engineered Water Lily]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Leukerbad (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Holiday in Leukerbad.png|Holiday in Leukerbad]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Jerusalem (a city mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Chanukah Menorah.png|Chanukah Menorah]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Mauritania (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Chiclettina Mauritania Beveled Glass Door.png|Chiclettina Mauritania Beveled Glass Door]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Stockholm (a city mentioned in the description of the [[:File:IKEA STOCKHOLM Vase.png|IKEA STOCKHOLM Vase]] object from ''The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff'')
* Pacific (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Leash Racque by DeFarge.png|Leash Racque by DeFarge]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Hamburg (a city mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Memories of the Seven Seas.png|Memories of the Seven Seas]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Peru (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Mr. Sanblovian.png|Mr. Sanblovian]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Asia minor (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Polychromed Seating Surface With Cushion.png|Polychromed Seating Surface With Cushion]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Sioux city, Iowa (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Recherché Counter Island.png|Recherché Counter Island]] object from ''The Sims 2'' and [[:File:Sioux Sity Wicked Chair.png|Sioux Sity Wicked Chair]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Greaveston (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Santa Skating.png|Santa Skating]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Appalachian mountains (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Shiny Things, INC. Estomago Pot Belly Stove.png|Shiny Things, INC. Estomago Pot Belly Stove]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Scotland (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Stewart Mourning Café Curtains.png|Stewart Mourning Café Curtains]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Polynesia (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Tabu Living Chair from Nothing Atoll.png|Tabu Living Chair from Nothing Atoll]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Equatoria (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Thrones of Passion.png|Thrones of Passion]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Tibet (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Tibetan Desk.png|Tibetan Desk]] object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Sweden (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:VIKAHYTTAN Table.png|VIKAHYTTAN Table]] object from ''The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff'')
* Bavaria (mentioned in the description of the [[:File:Schokolade 800 Chocolate Manufacturing Facility.png|Schokolade 800 Chocolate Manufacturing Facility]] unlockable career object from ''The Sims 2'')
* Plains of Serengeti (mentioned in [[:File:Affichange Accountrement.png|Affichange Accountrement]] object from ''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff'')
* Congo rainforest (mentioned in [[:File:Bird Tree description.png|Bird Tree]] object from ''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff'')
* Iceland (mentioned in the description of the  [[:File:Bjorn Sliding Door.png|Bjorn Sliding Door]] object from ''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff'')
* Russia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Bochka Pavilion.png|Bochka Pavilion]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Bromberg (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Bromberg Hunting Course.png|newspaper]] in ''The Sims 3'')
* Finland (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Crazy Zebra Door.png|Crazy Zebra Door]] object from ''The Sims 3: Island Paradise'')
* Southburg (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Create-a-Table.png|Create-a-Table]] object from ''The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff'')
* England (mentioned in the description of [[:File:English Riding Saddle.png|English Riding Saddle]] object from ''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff'')
* Valley of Nevermore (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Faux Ardahkt Tree.png|Faux Ardahkt Tree]] object from ''The Sims 3'')
* Vesuvius (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Glass Act Vesuvius Table.png|Glass Act Vesuvius Table]] object from ''The Sims 3: Island Paradise'')
* Wynndale (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Grandfather Wynndales Electric Candle.png|Grandfather Wynndales Electric Candle]] object from ''The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff'')
* Siberia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Chinese Cypress Tree.png|Chinese Cypress Tree]] object from ''The Sims 3'')
* India (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Jali Single Door.png|Jali Single Door]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Avenboro (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Marianne Hatsfordshire Bust.png|Marianne Hatsfordshire Bust]] object from ''The Sims 3: Supernatural'')
* East River (river mentioned in the description of [[:File:Merry Maids Milk Barrel.png|Merry Maids Milk Barrel]] object from ''The Sims 3'')
* Chile (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Mucho Suave Fence.png|Mucho Suave Fence]] object from ''The Sims 3'')
* Nile (river mentioned in the description of [[:File:Nile River Bed.png|Nile River Bed]] object from ''The Sims 3'')
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* Simomian Desert (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Olds Kool Window.png|Olds Kool Window]] object from ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'')
* Simpathian Mountains (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Organic End Table.png|Organic End Table]] object from ''The Sims 3: Generations'')
* Simoglyphia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Papyrus Plant.png|Papyrus Plant]] and [[:File:Sphinx of Simoglyphia.png|Sphinx of Simoglyphia]] objects from ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'')
* Tambenia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Pragmatic Pile of Plushness.png|Pragmatic Pile of Plushness]] object from ''The Sims 3: Late Night'')
* Ireland (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Taver OTavern Door.png|Taver OTavern Door]] object from ''The Sims 3: Late Night'')
* Swansea (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Tear-Stained Glass Window.png|Tear-Stained Glass Window]] object from ''The Sims 3: Late Night'')
* Llamaland (mentioned in the description of [[:File:The Royal Bakers Ceiling Lamp.png|The Royal Bakers Ceiling Lamp]] object from ''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff'')
* Zimmelzap (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Twigs-n-Sticks Floor Lamp.png|Twigs-n-Sticks Floor Lamp]] object from ''The Sims 3: Supernatural'')
* San Juan Benedicto (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Spanish Colonial Arch Window.png|Spanish Colonial Arch Window]] object from ''The Sims 3: Island Paradise'')
* Vaughlin (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Sphinx of Simoglyphia.png|Sphinx of Simoglyphia]] object from ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'')
* Banarasi (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Banarasi Desk.png|Banarasi Desk]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Bangalor (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Bangalor High-back Chair.png|Bangalor High-back Chair]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Brixton (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Eleanor Chaise Lounge.png|Eleanor Chaise Lounge]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Sinking City (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Gondola of the Sinking City.png|Gondola of the Sinking City]] object from ''The Sims Store'' and featured in Last Venue of Amore)
* Great Lakes (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Great Lakes Earthenware Pot.png|Great Lakes Earthenware Pot]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Jamestown (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Jamestown Dress.png|Jamestown Dress]] full-body outfit from ''The Sims Store'')
* Kingdom of Cambodia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- Self Reflection Pedastal Mirror.png|Kingdom of Cambodia set]] from ''The Sims Store''. It is said that at it´s land used to be Khmer Empire)
* Angkor (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- Self Reflection Pedastal Mirror.png|Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- Self Reflection Pedastal Mirror]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Oceania (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Oceania Orb Lantern.png|Oceania Orb Lantern]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Chesterfield (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Monarch Dresser.png|Monarch Dresser]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Punjab (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Punjab Partition.png|Punjab Partition]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Tuscany (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Tuscan Sunhat.png|Tuscan Sunhat]] hairstyle from ''The Sims Store'')
* Versailles (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Versailles Mirror.png|Versailles Mirror]] object from ''The Sims Store'')
* Saint Paulliaire (mentioned in the description of [[:File:African Violet.png|African Violet]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Usambara district (mentioned in the description of [[:File:African Violet.png|African Violet]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Maki Wopi island (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Alii Kahuna Ceremonial Tiki.png|Alii Kahuna Ceremonial Tiki]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Andersonville (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Andersonville Pedastal Sink.png|Andersonville Pedastal Sink]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Annapurna, Nepal (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Annapurna Pet Feeder.png|Annapurna Pet Feeder]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Persia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Antique Persian Rug.png|Antique Persian Rug]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Flanders (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Antique Terrestrial Globe.png|Antique Terrestrial Globe]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Barbizon (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Barbizon Cascade Window.png|Barbizon Cascade Window]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Tiber (a river mentioned in the description of [[:File:Caesar Psychopathus.png|Caesar Psychopathus]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Hanoi (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Caféffete Café Table.png|Caféffete Café Table]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Indus Valley (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Citrus Sinensis.png|Citrus Sinensis]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Bel-Air (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Deluxar Counter.png|Deluxar Counter]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Troy (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Epith y Oraia Eleny.png|Epith y Oraia Eleny]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Burgundy (mentioned in the description of [[:File:French Burgundy.png|French Burgundy]] object from ''The Sims'')
* New Orleans (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:French Burgundy.png|French Burgundy]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Westchester (mentioned in the description of [[:File:French Burgundy.png|French Burgundy]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Greater Benin (mentioned in the description of [[Voodoo_doll#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Voodoo doll]] object from ''The Sims: Livin' Large'')
* Seattle (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Lonely Oak Café Counter.png|Lonely Oak Café Counter]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Louisiana (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Louisana Wrought Iron Fence.png|Louisana Wrought Iron Fence]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Indonesia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:LunaTick Neon Clock.png|LunaTick Neon Clock]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Samoa (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Makutu Tiki Dresser.png|Makutu Tiki Dresser]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Bolivia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:NeoRococo Wall Scone.png|NeoRococo Wall Scone]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Ural Mountains (mentioned in the description of [[:File:New Tumbleweed.png|New Tumbleweed]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Ukraine (mentioned in the description of [[:File:New Tumbleweed.png|New Tumbleweed]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Niagara waterfalls (mentioned in the description of [[Hot_tub#Niagara_Love_Tub|Niagara Love Tub]] object from ''The Sims: Hot Date'')
* Rome (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Private Villa Fountain.png|Private Villa Fountain]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Simbabwe (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Simbabwean Mask.png|Simbabwean Mask]] object from ''The Sims'')
* South Africa (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Spider Plant.png|Spider Plant]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Thailand (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Spirit Gate Bamboo Staircase.png|Spirit Gate Bamboo Staircase]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Tahiti (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Tahitian Eve by Nick N. Borrow.png|Tahitian Eve by Nick N. Borrow]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Boston (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:The Bostonian Fireplace.png|The Bostonian Fireplace]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Grougler Mountains (mentioned in the description of [[:File:The Ever-Autumn Growgler Tree.png|The Ever-Autumn Growgler Tree]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Istanbul (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Turkish Turmoil Wall Scone.png|Turkish Turmoil Wall Scone]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Virginia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Epoch Etchings Picnic Table.png|Epoch Etchings Picnic Table]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Battyshire (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Gothic Revival Bench.png|Gothic Revival Bench]] object from ''The Sims'')
* Calico city (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Calico City Wall Paper.png|Calico City Wall Paper]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Cardiff (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Cardiff Keep Wall.png|Cardiff Keep Wall]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Canada (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Curious Canada Wall Design.png|Curious Canada Wall Design]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Florence (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Grungee Gold Wallpaper.png|Grungee Gold Wallpaper]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Kenya (mentioned in the description of [[:File:King of Kenya Wallpaper.png|King of Kenya Wallpaper]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Kyoto (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Kyoto Japanese Wall Covering.png|Kyoto Japanese Wall Covering]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Vienna (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Lividi Tile.png|Lividi Tile]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Iraq (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Murus Azurus.png|Murus Azurus]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Pompeii (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Pompeii Days.png|Pompeii Days]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Portland (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Raw Cement Wall.png|Raw Cement Wall]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Tonga (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Tonga Wall Décor.png|Tonga Wall Décor]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Malaysia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Tonga Wall Décor.png|Tonga Wall Décor]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Wartburg (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Wartburg Wall.png|Wartburg Wall]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Alaska (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Wintners Nightmare Wallpaper.png|Wintners Nightmare Wallpaper]] wallpaper from ''The Sims'')
* Corsica (mentioned in the description of [[Bistro|Little Corsican Bistro]] rabbit hole from ''The Sims 3'')
* Mississippi (mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 1.png|traveling in time]] in ''The Sims 3'')
* New San Francisco (mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 3.png|traveling in time]] in ''The Sims 3'')
* Oregon (mentioned when  [[:File:Time travel 7.png|traveling in time]] in ''The Sims 3'')
* Bahamas (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Bahama Drama Open Curtains.png|Bahama Drama Open Curtains]] object from ''The Sims 4: Island Living'')
* Bermuda (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Bermuda Grass.png|Bermuda Grass]] from ''The Sims 3'')
* Bali (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Cross My Heatz and Hope To Bali Hai.png|Cross My Heatz and Hope To Bali Hai]] object from ''The Sims 4: Island Living'')
* Poland (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Happy Place Pavilion.png|Happy Place Pavilion]] object from ''The Sims 4: Island Living'')
* Sulani Sea (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Sail Away Sail.png|Sail Away Sail]] object from ''The Sims 4: Island Living'')
* Mt. OnoPooPo (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Tropic KoolahKouch by Southern Breeze.png|Tropic KoolahKouch by Southern Breeze]] object from ''The Sims 4: Island Living'')
* Throckmorton, North Dakota (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Loudini Séance Chair.png|Loudini Séance Chair]] object from ''The Sims 4: Realm of Magic'')
* Athens (a city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Socratic Column.png|Socratic Column]] object from ''The Sims 4: Discover University'')
* Delaware river (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Frat House Frolicker - by Piper Plastic Products.png|Frat House Frolicker - by Piper Plastic Products]] object from ''The Sims 4: Discover University'')
* Eastern Island (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Stone Bendge - Everyday Artifacts Inc..png|Stone Bendge - Everyday Artifacts Inc.]] object from ''The Sims 4: Discover University'')
* Washkansin (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Semi-Private WashUp - by TMI Industries.png|Semi-Private WashUp - by TMI Industries]] object from ''The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle'')
* Skelly island (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Son Of Big Monkey Doors - By King Door Corp..png|Son Of Big Monkey Doors - By King Door Corp.]] object from ''The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle'')
* Monrovia (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Profiles in Art.png|Profiles in Art]] object from ''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'')
* Mt. Komorebi county (mentioned in the description of [[:File:The Fridges of Komorebi County.png|The Fridges of Komorebi County]] object from ''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'')
* South Buetoxfordshire (a village mentioned in the description of [[:File:Inspiration Grows - by FanniFungi Furniture.png|Inspiration Grows - by FanniFungi Furniture]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
* Giggleswick (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Inspiration Grows - by FanniFungi Furniture.png|Inspiration Grows - by FanniFungi Furniture]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
* Bramblewood Forest (mentioned in the description of [[:File:The Dainties Window (Left) by Wee Windows Inc..png|The Dainties Window (Left) by Wee Windows Inc.]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
* Windowbury county (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Ye Old Windowbury Window.png|Ye Old Windowbury Window]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
* WestSouthfordThorpeShire (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Bucking Bunnies - by Stick Figures Inc..png|Bucking Bunnies - by Stick Figures Inc.]] object from ''The Sims 4: Cottage Living'')
* Hollywood (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Action-Packed Straight Ventilation Duct.png|Action-Packed Straight Ventilation Duct]] object from ''The Sims 4: Industrial Loft Kit'')
* Zanzibar (city mentioned in the description of [[:File:Faustus the ZZ Plant.png|Faustus the ZZ Plant]] object from ''The Sims 4: Blooming Rooms Kit'')
</tabber>

====Life====
While the vast majority of the citizens of SimNation are [[Sim]]s, there are many other [[life state]]s, most of which are derived from Sims themselves. Many of these, such as [[Werewolf|werewolves]], [[fairy|fairies]], [[vampire]]s, [[witch]]es, and [[Mummy|mummies]] are the result of Sims undergoing some sort of transformation. [[PlantSim]]s are unusual in that a new member of the species can be produced when a Sim is transformed, or when a PlantSim reproduces by sporulation. Some, such as [[ghost]]s and [[zombie]]s, are related to [[death]]; ghosts being the spectral remains of dead Sims, and zombies being incompletely resurrected Sims. [[Servo]]s, the earlier [[SimBot]]s, and [[Plumbot]]s, being synthetic Sims, are something of a special case.

Others, such as [[alien]]s, [[genie]]s, [[Bigfoot]], the [[Grim Reaper]], and possibly the original tribe of PlantSims, are not transformed from Sims, and are not normally part of the society of SimNation. However, aliens can enter, and have entered, the Sim gene pool through pollination, and (very) occasionally "go native" and choose to live among Simkind. Also, members of the Bigfoot clan who have befriended Sims have been known to leave their native [[Three Lakes]] region and live among Sims.

It is unknown whether these species exist in numbers in the whole world of ''[[The Sims series|The Sims]]'' universe or only in SimNation, however, it is safe to assume they are a minority.

There are also many [[animals|animal]] species. Some are pests, such as cockroaches and flies; others are wild, such as bears, butterflies and beetles, penguins, skunks and fish; others are domesticated, including aquarium fish, iguanas, turtles, several types of birds, womrats, hamsters, guinea pigs, [[dog]]s, [[cat]]s, and [[horse]]s. The eagle is the possible national bird of SimNation, as seen on their possible coat of arms. [[Llama]]s are implied to be the national animal of SimNation, as it is referenced in numerous objects, locations, and media.

=====Religion=====
[[File:Philosophy.png|right]]Not much is known about religion in SimNation since it is a secular nation. There appears to be no official state religion, and there seems to be an absence of organized religion in ''The Sims'', ''The Sims 2'', ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4''. However, churches were present in the original ''SimCity'' and in ''SimCity 2000'', and ''SimCity 4'' includes the option to build Houses of Worship and Cemeteries in the city. And in The Sims 4 Sims can leave a sugar skull offering, showing, along with the description that Sims celebrate the Day Of The Dead.  Religion was probably deliberately left open-ended for the player to decide how to envision religious practice in The Sims.<ref>The absence of organized religion may be due to Maxis/Electronic Arts not wanting to favor any particular real-life religion or to offend religious players by depicting Sims following a fictional religion.</ref>

Sims do appear to believe in an afterlife and the supernatural, but not in any religious way. The Grim Reaper appears in ''The Sims'' and its sequels and deceased Sims appear as ghosts. Also, various occult-related items, activities, and, in the case of ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'' an entire sub-neighborhood related to the occult have appeared throughout the series. They also seem to be somewhat aware of the player as they sometimes wave to get the players attention when something's wrong, as if [[Wikipedia:Fourth wall|breaking the fourth wall]].

In ''[[The Sims]]'', the description of a few Decorative items makes mention of not only Christianity and excommunication, but also of Graeco-Roman paganism and related deities, such as Aphrodite in [[:File:Curse of Aphrodite.png|Curse of Aphrodite]], Ares and Bacchus in [[:File:Decadence Tapestry.png|Decadence Tapestry]]. Budhist monastery in Nepal and Dalai Lama are mentioned in [[:File:Annapurna Pet Feeder.png|Annapurna Pet Feeder]], trees being sacred for Samoans in [[:File:Makutu Tiki Dresser.png|Makutu Tiki Dresser]] and villages using [[:File:Spirit Gate Bamboo Staircase.png|"spirit gate" staircases]] by keeping out evil spirits. According to [[:File:Alii Kahuna Ceremonial Tiki.png|Alii Kahuna Ceremonial Tiki]] item description, ancient Hawaiians used Tiki figures to honor the creator.

In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' there are mentioned real life religions, such as Judaism in [[:File:Chanukah_Menorah.png|Chanukah Menorah]], Catholic and Puritans in [[:File:Gingerbread House.png|Gingerbread House]] and Buddhism in [[:File:Osho Nuff Tablet.png|Osho Nuff Tablet]].

In ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', students [[major]]ing in Philosophy will take a class entitled "Who Controls the Pie Menu and Why?", implying that some Sims do take part in some sort of philosophical-religious debate; however, this is probably intended as a joke for the player, who controls the pie menu (usually presumed to be invisible to Sims, much like the [[PlumbBob]]) and is therefore in a sense "playing god".

In ''The Sims 2'' for [[The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)|Nintendo DS]], a god called the [[Prime Heifer]] is revealed. [[Ava Cadavra]] has the player build a shrine for the Prime Heifer's statue, but it is later destroyed by the player's Sim and replaced with a statue of an Egyptian God by [[Horus Menhoset IX]]. In ''The Sims 2'' for [[The Sims 2 (PSP)|PlayStation Portable]], the Kine Society, which was founded by [[Dominic Newlow]] and is led by [[Sinjin Balani]], worships the same god under the name Beelzebeef.

In ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', visitors to [[Twikkii Island]] may accidentally anger an ancient island god, Jumbok IV, by desecrating the ruins of his temple. The long-dead tribe of island people in ''[[The Sims 2: Castaway]]'' apparently worshiped a [[llama]] god, as another ruined temple containing llama idols can be found on Volcano Island. However, the temples of both gods have fallen into disrepair, suggesting that they are part of an ancient system of beliefs no longer followed by either the islanders themselves or their neighbors in SimNation.

In ''[[The Sims 3]]'', Hortimus is mentioned to be god of sun and plants in ''Sun disc'' object.

In ''[[The Sims Medieval]]'', Sims partake in a form of religion resembling medieval Christianity. While the religion itself has no mentioned name, it consists of two named branches; the [[w:c:thesimsmedieval:Jacoban|Jacoban]] Church, which relies on being feared and that the Watcher is a vengeful God, and the [[w:c:thesimsmedieval:Peteran|Peteran]] Church, which relies on being loved and that the Watcher is a loving God. Assuming ''The Sims Medieval'' and ''The Sims'' series take place in the same universe, it appears that the religion survived in the modern age and the Sims in Selvadorada believe in the same God.

Assuming the Sims universe is in the same universe as the game Spore is, the Spode Cult may be a religion followed by Sims; however, the Spode Cult may have formed later, formed by an alien race, or the game may not even take place in the same universe.

In [[Windenburg]] and [[Brindleton Bay]], a church-like structure makes an appearance as an environmental building, but it cannot be visited. 

''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure]]'' reveals the Omiscans believed in a being known as the [[Watcher]] and complex religion, describing creation of Sims and afterlife in [[Selvadoradian_lore#Items|Glyphs]].

''[[The Sims 4: Cottage Living]]'' added a new location "The Bramblewood". The Isle of Volpe National Park which druids are referenced to have inhabited, suggesting some historic religious practices (possibly nature/ animal centred) in the area.

In ''[[The Sims 4: My Wedding Stories]]'' Hinduism is mentioned in [[:File:Colorful Marigolds Garland.png|Colorful Marigolds Garland]] object description, mentioning Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, who are concidered an ideal couple in Hindu mythology.

=====Education=====
[[File:Education career icon.png|left|40px]] [[File:College icon.png|right]]Public education in childhood and teenager years is free and compulsory for all Sims. The possible department for administrating education in SimNation is the Department of Education. SimNation also provide private and [[boarding schools]], in which the latter cost tuition fees. In ''The Sims 3'', some [[rabbit hole]]s, such as the [[science lab]]s, have classes that are open to all Sims. A lot of a Sim's education, however, is done at home, through either reading [[skill]] books or practicing on their own, with activities such as painting and stargazing.

Higher education is also available in SimNation with [[Sim State University]], [[La Fiesta Tech]], [[Academie Le Tour]], [[Sims University]], [[University of Britechester]] and [[Foxbury Institute]] all making appearances. Sims University caters to [[young adults]], [[adults]] and [[elders]] while the former three only cater towards young adults. The system of grading and Latin honors that higher education institutions use is similar to the four-year system found in the USA and Canada. The Greek system is also very similar to that seen in the USA. Unlike most schools in the real life USA, however, student debt is apparently non-existent, while tuition fees are manageable (§4,000~5,000 worth of courses are needed to graduate in Sims 3), suggesting a generous level of government spending and/or private investment/donations for higher education. The universities may be government-owned, or they may be privately owned and supported by the government or religious organizations, by large endowments (like [[Wikipedia:Berea College|Berea College]]), or by other business ventures affiliated with the college (like [[Wikipedia:A Beka Book|A Beka Book]] at [[Wikipedia:Pensacola Christian College|Pensacola Christian College]]).

=====Technology=====
[[File:Science career icon.png|40px|left]] [[File:Physics.png|right]]SimNation is very technologically advanced compared to real-life nation-states. The technology of the country includes [[Servo]]s, [[SimBot]]s, and [[Plumbot]]s, the remarkable, and seemingly sentient, humanoid robots. The technology development in SimNation is possibly administrated by the National Science Research Laboratory (NSRL), in the capital of SimNation, Sim City. SimNation is so advanced that Sims in the public can access these technologies, as shown in the [[Sims University]] through Buy Mode. The Science Research Station can be used to clone, and experiment on different objects. The laboratory experiments with many sorts of technology from cesium atomic clocks to nuclear energy and to research of hybrid plants and new life.

A few districts appear to lag behind technologically, for instance [[Roaring Heights]] where TVs and computers are not placed by default and stereos are rare, and [[Dragon Valley]] where TVs and stereos are not placed by default while some lots have computers.

It is currently unknown if the rest of the world of ''[[The Sims series|The Sims]]'' universe is as advanced as SimNation. Foreign destinations like [[Champs Les Sims]] seem to be on a fairly similar level, although only small parts of these countries are seen.

=====Government=====
[[File:Political career icon.png|40px|left]] [[File:Political Science.png|right]]Job descriptions from the [[Politics]] career suggest the government of SimNation is a form of representative democracy in a form of a republic. The centre where sessions of congress are held might be the SimNation Congress, although it might not appear in any Sims series. The career in the first two games has positions with names such as "State Representative", "Congressperson", and "Senator" and the job descriptions mention judicial and executive branches of government. This suggest that SimNation is a federation of territories and states, each with its own legislature, and the structure of the federal government of SimNation is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Federal government of the United States|United States of America]].

The Politics career in ''The Sims 3'' is more ambiguous as to the precise structure of the government; however, the existence of the office of Vice President again suggests a system similar to that used in the real-life USA.

Also, the level 10 in politics career is "Leader of the free world" (which may be interpreted as a head of state, the same position as a President), that means that a Sim can become head of state just by being promoted, without voting being mentioned. The President of the United States of America is often referred to as "the Leader of the Free World", further implying the influence of the real-life United States' political structure.

The idea that SimNation is a representative democracy is further reinforced from the Politisim channel in ''The Sims 4''. Several candidates can be seen giving speeches at a debate. The channel also shows election maps and election results, along with a winner. These graphics are color-coded in a similar fashion to how political parties are typically color-coded.

At time of ''The Sims,'' there seems to be movement for SimNatives semi-autonomy. It is supported by money gained through sale of native wall hangings.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Native Sim Wall Hanging.png|Native Sim Wall Hanging]] from [[The Sims]]</ref>

=====Flags and Symbols=====
In ''The Sims 3'', [[flag]]s can often be found in front of military bases, police stations, schools, and city halls. These flags usually contain a [[plumbob]] with five green stripes on them, presumably the flag of SimNation. Flags of local worlds and municipalities may also be used. For example, a banner on the side of the Civic Center in [[Monte Vista]] contains a red background, white stripe, and a black llama. Flags outside the city hall of [[Aurora Skies]] are made of dark blue and white stripes. The city hall in [[Sunlit Tides]] contains a circular symbol with a red palm tree and text in Simlish, and a celtic symbol can be seen on the police station of [[Dragon Valley]].

Flags outside public places can also be found in ''The Sims 4''. In ''[[Get to Work]]'', there's a flag outside of the [[police station]] that contains a green circle, white outline, and a llama silhouette. In ''[[Get Together]]'', there are three flags in [[Lykke Centre]] between Hare Square and Hare and Hedgehog that feature a white symbol similar to the [[wikipedia:Fleur-de-lis|Fleur-de-lis]]. One of them, the red and blue flag, can be seen in [[Brindleton Bay]]. A purple and orange flag can be seen in the [[Fashion District]] in [[San Myshuno]].

When Sims hack using a computer, a symbol that looks like a seal with a plumbob, eight stars, and some Simlish text, similar to the [[wikipedia:Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]]'s logo. It could be a symbol of a government intelligence agency in SimNation.

<gallery orientation="square">
SimFlag.jpg|A possible flag of SimNation, as seen outside [[Fort Gnome Military Base]].
SimNationFlag.png|The flag seen outside Fort Gnome, created in image editing software to show it unfurled. (click to see full image)
Banner monte vista civil center.png|Banner seen at the side of Monte Vista civic centre.
Aurora Skies City Hall.jpg|Flags outside the city hall in Aurora Skies.
Sunlit Tides city hall symbol.png|Symbol displayed on Sunlit Tides city hall.
Police station dragon valley.png|Symbol on the police station in Dragon Valley.
Police station flag.png|Flag displayed in front of the police station in ''The Sims 4'', possible flag of SimNation or its state.
Windenburg flags.png|Flags displayed in Windenburg's Lykke Centre, possible flags of SimNation or some of its states. Can also be flags of a completely different country, as Windenburg is set in a European setting.
Brindleton Bay flag.png|Flag displayed in Brindleton Bay, possible flag of SimNation or one of its states.
San Myshuno flag.png|Flag displayed in San Myshuno, possible flag of SimNation or one of its states.
File:Henford-on-Bagley flag.png
Sims 2 flags.png|Banners accessible in decorations of "Edit Neighborhood" in Sims 2, possible symbols of SimNation or one of its states.<ref>[http://sunradersims.com/wp-content/uploads/bridge-on-top.jpg Bridge on Top - Sunrader Sims]</ref>
Symbol simnation fbi.png|Symbol of SimNation similar to FBI.
SimNation flag SCS.jpg|A possible flag of SimNation, as seen in SimCity Societies.
</gallery>

=====Military=====
[[File:Military career icon.png|40px|left]] [[File:Military career.png|right]]The military of SimNation appears to be an all-volunteer force. It is possible that the SimNation Armed Forces is the military of SimNation, and the emblem (can be seen outside Fort Gnome Military Base) is their possible coat of arms. It is open to both male and female Sims; both are able to join the [[Military]] career track. In ''The Sims 2'', teens and elders can also take up part-time roles. Unlike most modern military systems, there seem to be no enlistment terms, with discharges being granted effectively upon request.

No known wars have been identified in SimNation's history, although it is implied by [[Emperor Xizzle]] in ''[[The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)|The Sims 2]]'' for Nintendo DS that Sims are at war with Aliens. This is probably why, in [[Strangetown]], [[General Buzz Grunt]] shows pure hate towards [[Pollination Tech 9 Smith|Pollination Technician#9]]. A chance card in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' implies that SimCity is in a state of Cold War with "RedCity", but does not go into any detail. In ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'' it is mentioned in [[Vivian Cho]]'s bio that her late husband [[Etokas Cho|Etokas]] died "in the line of duty", possibly implying that he was a soldier; however, this has not been confirmed by the game's creators.

=====Law =====
[[File:Law Enforcement career icon.png|40px|left]] [[File:Law career.png|right]]A modern [[police]] force exists in SimNation, and the police forces are believed to be administrated by the local police authorities of a city or neighborhood. In ''The Sims'' series, [[Criminal|crime]] does not seem to be treated harshly, with fines and short-term prison sentences being the only punishments. This contrasts with the ''SimCity'' series, where large federal and state prisons can be built. It is possible that crime is treated more harshly in the inner city areas shown in SimCity than it is in the wealthier areas shown in The Sims games, or that political attitudes to crime have changed in the time between the games.

Several activities, such as [[Hacking|computer misuse]], [[Kleptomaniac|larceny]], [[Detonate|destruction of property]], and [[Social worker|child neglect]] are rife, and have few consequences. In ''The Sims 3'', the police force aggressively monitors and tracks down minors who step off their home lot past [[curfew]]. Police will also sometimes arrest teenagers for sneaking out in ''The Sims 2''.

SimNation also must have very high freedom of speech, as advertisements for Criminal careers can be found alongside lawful careers on the [[computer]] as well as in the [[newspaper]].

=====Healthcare=====
[[File:W give free health clinic.png|left|36x36px]] [[File:Biology.png|border|left|frameless|36x36px]]While in the past, as shown in ''The Sims Medieval'', Sims were frequently at risk of serious disease and major injury, most illnesses in modern-day SimNation are minor and non life-threatening. The most common illnesses are colds (which may be caught at work or school, or by coming into contact with an infected Sim), food poisoning (from eating spoiled food) and pregnancy symptoms such as nausea. Colds are treatable by resting at home and consuming certain soups and juices, while food poisoning and morning sickness will eventually end on their own. There is a risk of untreated colds developing into the more serious pneumonia, which can be fatal, as can the flu, which can be caught from proximity to vermin. [[Mummy|Mummies]] and [[witch]]es can curse other Sims with illness. Accidental injury seems to be virtually non-existent outside of occasional [[The "Concoctanation Station"|lab]] [[Career rewards|accidents]], and though there are numerous ways to [[Death|die]] prematurely (common causes include: fire, drowning, electrocution or starvation), a Sim who has come close to death but survived will recover very quickly and will not require hospital treatment. There is no form of emergency care to treat serious conditions, although in the Nintendo DS version of ''The Sims 3'', starving Sims are taken to a hospital before starving to death which implies that the Sim is taken there by ambulance. However, there seems to be no way for Sims to call emergency for an ambulance when witnessing a dying Sim, as they will do nothing or cry.<ref>The lack of emergency services (ambulances or other forms of medical evacuation) to save dying Sims is probably because the game developers made the games to be purely of entertainment, rather than being serious on healthcare. Instead, Sims are saved from death by unrealistic ways such as pleading to the Grim Reaper.</ref> Mental health problems such as nervous breakdowns are more common, and may be treated by the autonomous arrival of a [[Therapist]], [[Social Bunny]] or [[Tragic Clown]]. The [[Insane]] trait will also cause Sims to talk to themselves, and want to do so. Other traits referencing mental illness include: [[Neurotic]] and [[Unstable]], and more closely resemble real life mental illnesses.

Sims may or may not require medical attention, such as receiving vaccinations for [[Illness#The Sims 3: Seasons|flu and allergies]] in the hospital, and they may receive medical checkup and vaccination clinics by doctors. Most diseases can simply be treated by taking a rest at home. Doctors in SimNation do not appear to need any academic qualifications, at least to get started in the career. Hospitals are seen in ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4'', mainly for pregnancy and plastic surgery, though medical outreach programs and emergencies from out of town do also occur.

In ''The Sims 3'', hospitals can be owned by private individuals. Doctors can receive extra payment from drug companies and visiting a doctor costs money. In the ''SimCity'' games, healthcare appears to be entirely government-controlled, since medical staff and ambulances are on the city payroll, and funding from the government directly affects the numbers of medical staff.

Strangely, while SimNation seems to be technologically advanced in most areas, the average lifespan of a Sim in the normal life state seems to be quite short by modern standards. This is evidenced by the fact that all the characters who are teens or older in ''The Sims 3'' (at least, those who also appear in later games in the series' chronology, and are unaffected by the [[Don Lothario/theories|time-travel storyline]]) are deceased by the time of ''The Sims 2'', which supposedly takes place 50 years later. In real-life terms, this would place the average life expectancy of a SimCitizen somewhere in the mid-60s. The reasons for this disparity are unknown. Most likely it is simply a result of the creators' attempt to frame the series continuity in real time, despite the fact that Sims' life stages do not progress realistically. Alternatively, it may stem from the creators' desire not to overpopulate the pre-made neighborhoods with Sims already in the [[elder]] stage.

Playable Sims are able to use items such as the [[Elixir of Life]], [[Ambrosia]], [[Life Fruit]], [[Fountain of Youth]] and the [[Aspiration reward (The Sims 4)|Potion of Youth]] to potentially prolong their lifespans indefinitely. It is uncertain why these items are not more widely used, to the point that nobody ever dies of old age.

In ''The Sims'' series, there is no exact cause of elders dying of old age, instead stating it as "death by old age". In real life, elders would die of various conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and cancer. This may be the reason that the generic "death by old age" is used as adding these conditions would increase the complexity of the games, though one might think of "death by natural causes" to describe elder Sims dying.

=====Sport=====
[[File:Professional Sports career icon.png|40px|left]]There is no "official" sport in SimNation, however there are sporting goods that can be purchased such as [[American football]]s, [[basketball]]s, [[baseball]]s, association footballs, cheerleading uniforms, football goals, table tennis surfaces, skis, snowboards, windsurf boards, surf boards and simulators, climbing equipment, roller and ice skates, skipping ropes, boxing bags, [[training dummies]], board breakers and volleyball nets, besides a variety of sports machines as [[Treadmill|treadmills]], [[Exerto Super Exercise Bike|exercise bikes]] and [[Weight machine|weight machines]]. This suggests that these forms of sport are played in SimNation.

In most games of [[The Sims Series]] franchise, there is a professional sports career that Sims can join suggesting that there is a sports league in SimNation, however the exact sport is unknown, with often conflicting indications.
*The icon of the career suggests that association football is being played. However the stadium would be too small for 11-a-side football to be played (but could host some variety of futsal, indoor football, or cageball), as it is built similar to an arena. It is likely that the stadium could have been scaled down to fit the 64x64 maximum lot size.
**Console games in the Sims 3 era show a helmet from American football as the icon, instead of an association football ball.
*There are indications that the sports league played in ''The Sims 3'' could be baseball. One indication is that the terminology in the job description uses baseball terms such as "Minor Leagues", "Disabled List", and "saves".<ref>Saves in baseball is when a relief pitcher ends a game with a 3 run lead at most and records 3 outs or pitched the last three innings regardless of lead. However, this term applies to football and hockey when the goalkeeper prevents a score.</ref>
**United States soccer minor leagues have existed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-League_(1995%E2%80%932004) since 1995], but are seldom referred to as Minor League. Though association football has no "Disabled List", injured players are recognized in the sport, and teams are expected to have large enough contracted rosters to step in for injured players in later matches.
*Another indications is that when Sims become players, they wear baseball caps, and the scoring would match closely to a baseball game.
*In ''The Sims 3'', matches are played on Wednesdays and Sundays, loosely matching the schedule of real-life top-tier leagues, where the clubs play a weekend match (League or cup) and a weekday match (Cup or continental tournament). This differs from baseball where 5 or more games are played per week, and American football where 1 game is played per week.

Given the contradictory evidence, it is possible that the exact nature of the sport is left deliberately ambiguous and up to the player's imagination.

There are some regional differences in local signature sports:
*[[Bridgeport]], [[Appaloosa Plains]], [[Isla Paradiso]], [[Lucky Palms]], [[Monte Vista]], and [[Copperdale]] have fields loosely resemblant of American football.
*[[Moonlight Falls]] and [[Roaring Heights]] have baseball fields, with the lot description of Roaring Heights' (indoor) ''[[Sixam]] Field'' [[stadium]] being the first two chorus lines of the US folk song ''[[wikipedia:Take Me Out to the Ball Game|Take Me Out to the Ballgame]]''.
*[[Aurora Skies]] has an association football field (as do many other worlds during summer [[festival]]s{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}, as well as Monte Vista) with a surrounding clay oval track.
*[[Appaloosa Plains]], [[Starlight Shores]], and [[Sunlit Tides]] have [[oval dirt track]]s.
*[[Downtown (The Sims 2)]] seems to have [[bowling]] as its main sport, with 3 bowling alleys and no other sporting facilities to speak of.
*[[Three Lakes]] has [[log rolling]] and [[axe throwing]] at the [[List_of_Three_Lakes_lots#Lumber_Mill_Range|Lumber Mill Range]], but it's unclear whether they're considered local attendance draws.
*[[Sims University]] and [[Roaring Heights]] have rudimentary indoor short running tracks in one [[gym]] each, though they seem to lack start and finish markers by default.
In many cases in the Sims 3 era, the fields are featureless terrains added in Create-a-World, necessitating mods like [https://modthesims.info/d/471164/add-any-lot-size-edited-01-16-2014.html Add Any Lot Size] to add goalposts and such.

In ''The Sims 2: FreeTime'', a new sports channel is added on TV. Two of the sports that are shown are association football and rugby union, which could suggest that there are football and rugby teams in SimNation.

[[Sims University]] offers students the option to play 10 collegiate sports, with no practical differences between them: Association football, American football, baseball, basketball, rugby, cricket, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, and racquetball. Professional athletes are allowed to play collegiate sports while at university, though the collegiate sports themselves offer no salaries.

In addition to team sports, individual sports such as [[Archery range|archery]] are featured in a number of ''Sims ''games. Additionally, games of physical skill such as pool, [[table tennis]], and [[golf]] are played in various installments of the game, and non-competititve athetic activities such as [[swimming]], dance, yoga, aerobics, [[chess]], and fitness training are shown to be popular as social, lesiure, and/or skill-building activities, often having a TV channel dedicated to them. In [[The Sims 3: World Adventures]], Sims can learn [[martial arts]] if they travel to [[Shang Simla]], and they can participate in tournaments and achieve new color belts everytime they level up their ability.

''[[The Sims Medieval]]'' is the only game in the franchise to include a playable athletic sport that has an element of professional competition: [[Kingball]]. Kingball is a racket sport and is played by either two or three players, on a court laid out in the shape of a triangle, with one player standing on each point. Like [[Pool table|pool]] and [[dancing]] in the main games in the franchise, kingball is a [[secret skill]] that can be improved by practice and by investing in better equipment. If a kingball court is built in the kingdom, a league will be set up and the [[Monarch]] may receive a petition to patronise or fund it. It is unknown if kingball continues to be played in modern-day SimNation, either in its original or modified forms, however it could be considered a precursor to games like tennis and volleyball that are known to be played or watched in the modern day.

=====Royalty=====
[[File:W proper trait.png|40px|left]]SimNation appears to be a republic, with no royal family considered as heads of state for the entire nation, and instead "the leader of the free world" are elected as the head of state. However, a few pre-made Sims seem to be of royal or noble descent, although whether they are part of a largely defunct monarchy belonging to SimNation itself or inherited their titles from ancestors in another country is never clarified. ''[[The Sims Medieval]]'' includes a [[Monarch]] as one of its ten heroes, and the Monarch is the only hero character that must be present in every game. Assuming that ''Medieval'' takes place in SimNation, this would seem to indicate that the country had a monarchy in the past.

There is a royal family in [[Hidden Springs]] named the [[Vanderburg family|Vanderburgs]]. The "[[Catarina Vanderburg|Queen]]" holds the job title [[Political|Leader of the Free World]], and her children are described as "[[Sebastian Vanderburg|Prince]]" and "[[Francisca Vanderburg|Princess]]". It is unknown if they are the royal family of the entirety of SimNation or just a part of it; or, indeed, if they are descended from the royalty of another country altogether and simply retain the titles informally. In a similar story, [[Cedrick Winchester|Cedrick]] and [[Odessa Winchester]] of [[Midnight Hollow]] are said to have been born into royalty but had their throne usurped; like Catarina Vanderburg, they turned to politics as an alternative way to retain their former power. [[Nicoletta Lombardi]] of [[Monte Vista]] also shares a very similar story to the Vanderburgs and Winchesters, and it's mentioned she's the last of her line.

The [[Manave family]] in ''[[The Sims Castaway Stories]]'' appear to be the equivalent of royalty among SimNatives, with [[Fangaloka Manave|Fangaloka]] referred to as a tribal chief and deferred to as absolute leader of his community; however, it is apparent that this status is not recognised in the rest of SimNation, or possibly even outside of [[Felicity Island]]. [[Princess Zaghawa Maximus]] is implied to be both SimNative in origin and descended from a royal line; however, her status in SimNation is likely due to her wealth and celebrity as an opera singer rather than her lineage. Similarly, [[Rubisel Ichtaca]] of [[Isla Paradiso]] is descended from ancient royalty as, presumably, are his brother [[Guillermo Ichtaca|Guillermo]], niece [[Liliana Ichtaca|Liliana]] and nephew [[Everado Ichtaca|Everado]]. Rubisel is apparently still known as "The Prince", although the title now seems to be held informally, and the rest of the family do not seem to publicize the royal connection. Rubisel's [[Unborn baby Scott|unborn illegitimate child]] will also be a part of this royal bloodline, though since the baby's mother is married to another man, it is possible that the connection will go unacknowledged.

The [[Goth family]] may have held a minor title at some point, as a [[Lady Ravendancer Goth]] is mentioned in item descriptions for downloads from [[TheSims3.com|''The Sims 3'' Store]]. However, since [[Gunther Goth|Gunther]]'s biography in ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'' makes it apparent that the Goths are recent immigrants to SimNation (moving there just before ''The Sims 3'' takes place), it is likely that this title probably refers to the family's status in the [[Old Country]], if they still hold it at all.

In [[Isla Paradiso]] there is a mermaid known as the [[Triton King]], which may indicate that [[mermaid]]s have royalty of their own.

=====Music=====
[[File:Music career icon.png|left]] SimNation has a lot of majority of popular music genres that all exist every year. All renowned music genres internationally features jazz, blues, country, metal, rock, rockabilly, R&B, pop, hip hop, soul, disco, electronica, classical, Americana, reggae, tropical, surf, Latin, and world music. Starting in [[The Sims Bustin' Out (console)|''The Sims Bustin' Out'']], pop music has become a popular music genres appearing in every base game throughout The Sims series. Hip hop and R&B (abbreviation for ''rhythm and blues''), are the only popular music genres emerged in SimNation. Jazz music has first appeared in ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]'' as a map view music, and reappear ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Dine Out]]'' as a radio station. Classical and Latin (or salsa) both appeared in every base game (except for the base game of ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]''). Country appears in every Sims games (except for The Sims 4, whereas Backyard and Ranch came with [[The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff|''The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff'']] and ''[[The Sims 4: Horse Ranch|Horse Ranch]]''). Every ethnic and cultural music appears in every Sims games such as world music in ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'' and ''The Sims 4'', Egyptian, Chinese, and French in ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', Japanese folk in ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'', and carnaval beats in ''The Sims 4''.

Sims can play a variety of [[Musical instrument|musical instruments]] such as the [[piano]], [[violin]], [[xylophone]], [[drums]], [[bass]], [[Napri Parlour Organ|pipe organ]] and [[synthesizer]], besides they can use [[Microphone|microphones]] to [[Singing|sing]] and [[DJ booth|DJ booths]] to [[DJ mixing]]. Also, in the future there is a new type of instrument similar to a bass, called [[laser rhythm-a-con]].

In [[The Sims Medieval]] there is a [[Hero Sims|hero]] called [[bard]] who writes poems and plays the lute (a type of medieval guitar) whose purpose is to entertain the people of the kingdom.

Sims can attend concerts at [[Stadium|stadiums]] and [[Theater|theaters]], besides taking classes in drums, bass, piano and guitar in the latter.

In [[Studio Town]] there are different recording studios, where Sims can work as singers and record abums. In [[The Sims 3: Late Night|''The Sims 3: Late Night'']] musical groups can be made and in [[The Sims 3: Showtime|''The Sims 3: Showtime'']] Sims can be professional singers and attend at stadiums, [[Big show venue|big show venues]] and outdoor stages to peform a [[gig]]. Also, with the [[Simport]] feature, players could send their singers to other players games to perform tours.

There are also [[Karaoke machine|karaoke machines]] for Sims to sing for fun, and in [[The Sims 4: City Living|''The Sims 4: City Living'']] there are [[Karaoke bar|karaoke bars]] where Sims can perform in private spaces or in public for the rest of the bar.

=====Alcohol=====
[[File:Nectar Making skill icon.png|left]] Virtually all of SimNation is a [[:wikipedia:Dry county|dry state]], and alcohol is pretty much non-existent in it. Instead, various regions have invented drinks that improves the mood or removes sad feelings, but without the result of becoming drunk. Juice, [[nectar]], mocktail (i.e. non-alcoholic cocktail) drinks, coffee, and pollen punch are among the beverages served at establishments instead.

====Infrastructure====
Cars drive on the right throughout the known SimNation. Roads are generally 2-lane with tarmac (A few places have dirt roads, e.g. [[Oasis Landing]], [[Dragon Valley]], and [[Monte Vista]]). [[Strangetown]] and [[Lucky Palms]] have ''de facto'' 4-lane highways, but with rather unusual highway ramps.

The ''Bright Blinky Wall Lamp by Wells Lighting'' nightlight{{vgversion|TS3:UL}} indicate that NEMA 1-15 sockets are used (although with the left and right slots being the same size). The ''Saturday Morning Fun Kids!'' [[Painting (object)|painting]]{{Vgversion|TS3}} shows a Schuko 7/1 socket, though the painting is treated as fiction by the painting's description and name.

The most common unit of measurement is the [[square]]s used for lot building, which do not have an official name. Kilometers have been used for e.g. the ''Marathon Runner'' [[Athletic (skill)|Athletic challenge]]. ''The Sims 3: Seasons'' established that a world or Sim could use Celsius or Fahrenheit interchangeably.

====Languages====
Simlish is the sole spoken language, with no known minority languages. Simlish is also the most popular written language and alphabet by far, with English and "Simji" seeing some use.

Street names and clan names are always given in English, even in vacation-themed places like [[Champs Les Sims]].

====Social topics====
=====Racial relations=====
Racism on the grounds of skin color is effectively non-existent in SimNation, and most districts have black, Asian, and Latino residents who live perfectly normal lives (The concept of traditionally black neighborhoods is completely non-existent in SimNation).

There have been cases of severe species-ism towards [[vampire]]s, [[mummies]], and [[SimBot]]s (especially the latter two), with few or no apparent attempts being made by Sims to begin treating them normally ([[Oasis Landing]] became more accepting of SimBots in [[The Sims 3/Patch 66|Patch 66]]). Nearby Sims who spot mummies or SimBots will often react with disgust at the sight of them, even halting their previous actions just to show their disgust (Sims with the [[Supernatural fan]]{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}} trait will instead react with excitement and glee).

[[Technophobe]]s are also generally hostile to [[Plumbot]]s and [[SimBot]]s, while Plumbots with the [[Fear of Humans]] [[trait chip]] will be absolutely frightened by the sight of humans. [[Supernatural skeptic]]s will be hostile to almost all species, being known to swing swatters at fairies, wanting witches and ghosts dead, supposedly stealing mummies' treasures, and mocking imaginary friends for not being real.

''[[Gypsy]]'' appear to remain SimNation's name for what is in real life in the 21st century known as [[wikipedia:Romani|Romani]], without there being any apparent racial controversies or discriminations about the term within SimNation (They are in fact treated as respected figures, except in [[Barnacle Bay]]), besides them being very heavily associated with fortune telling.

In ''The Sims 3'', Sims can perform Mean interactions that specifically insult a Sim's species, incl., but not limited to, "Accuse of being a vampire", "Imply mom was a glowbug" (against fairies), "Insult Puny Human Brain" (SimBots against non-SimBots), and "Enthuse About Superior Robot Abilities" (Plumbots with [[Efficient]] [[trait chip]] against other species). The target will feel pretty insulted, but they're not treated as outright slurs.

[[Maid]]s are hateful towards [[Bonehilda]] (a semi-sentient living skeleton), and will quit their job contract on the spot if they see one on a residential lot.

=====Gender equality=====
Equal rights between men and women are very high: Women get paid the same salaries as men, and can join all the same careers as men. Women are not treated as inferior simply for being women, and women can get into company leadership boards just as easily as men can. However, it is theoretically possible for lot owners to enforce gender exclusivity or discrimination using the gender specific restroom doors.

Occasionally, bathrooms on public lots may have uneven amounts of toilets between the male and female bathrooms. [[Dylan Shear]] in [[Roaring Heights]], a town whose storyline very likely takes place in the [[:Wikipedia:Interwar period|interwar period]], supposedly created "[[Shear family|the scandal of the century]]" just by wearing [[Clothes|jeans and business shirts]], though other towns later on in the Sims 3 timeline considered it completely normal relatively soon afterwards.

Men were generally not allowed to wear skirts or dresses for quite some time,<ref>Child Sims were allowed to wear princess dresses in ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''.</ref> until [[The Sims 4/Patch 34|partway into]] the Sims 4 era.

=====Sexual orientation and gender identity=====
Homophobia, or any other kind of sexual orientation or gender discrimination issues, are effectively non-existent in SimNation, and Sims who are part of the LGBTQ+ community live perfectly normal lives. A Sim can be straight, homosexual or can have different degrees of attraction between men and women indistinctly.

Same-sex marriage has been available since [[The Sims]], and is present in every game of the saga. Also, same-sex couples can adopt without any restrictions and they do not face any kind of discriminatory treatment at work.

Despite all of this, transgender people did not appear until [[The Sims 4]], maybe implying that gender reassignment surgeries weren´t legal until then (Although, existing Sims cannot change gender, transgender Sims can only be created from scratch). There is also a [[Pride flag]] in the base game, hinting some kind of claims to this kind of matters.

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