This AU works similar to the ones on tegs. So they are still countries-- they just happen to be in a school for some reason?? I AM SORRY I'M BAD AT EXPLAINING.
Also whilst I'm at it, just incase it wasn't clear, making them like they were at the age they are now is entirely up to you. If you want to make them act like they do modernly, you can. It's meant to be fun and I'm giving you guys free reign about which period you want to use, but don't be silly about it. Like I know Annie and I are going to be doing the modern period for the South Africans because RPing as apartheid South Africans isn't fun.
But you get the picture, I hope. u v u