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|image_map2 = Axdel States.png | |image_map2 = Axdel States.png | ||
|map_caption2 = States map of Axdel | |map_caption2 = States map of Axdel | ||
| − | |capital = | + | |capital = Andel |
| − | |largest_city = | + | |largest_city = Andel |
|official_languages = [[wikipedia:Italian language|Axdan Language]] | |official_languages = [[wikipedia:Italian language|Axdan Language]] | ||
|languages2_type = Recognised regional<br />languages | |languages2_type = Recognised regional<br />languages | ||
|languages2 = [[wikipedia:English language|Staynish Language]] | |languages2 = [[wikipedia:English language|Staynish Language]] | ||
| − | |ethnic_groups = | + | |ethnic_groups = 98.3% [[wikipedia:human|Human]]<br />1.1% [[Lupine]]<br />0.6% [[Species_of_The_East_Pacific|Other Species]] |
*80.9% Axdelian | *80.9% Axdelian | ||
| − | *11.7% | + | *11.7% Morstaybishlian |
*4.4% Emberitian | *4.4% Emberitian | ||
| − | *2. | + | *2.5% Lyrevalian |
*0.9% Other | *0.9% Other | ||
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|ethnic_groups_year = 2016 Estimate | |ethnic_groups_year = 2016 Estimate | ||
|demonym = Axdel, Axdels, Axdelian | |demonym = Axdel, Axdels, Axdelian | ||
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|leader_name2 = Ivan Solaka | |leader_name2 = Ivan Solaka | ||
|legislature = National Assembly | |legislature = National Assembly | ||
| − | |area_km2 = | + | |area_km2 = 1,221,238 |
| − | |area_sq_mi = | + | |area_sq_mi = 471,523 |
| − | |population_estimate = 67, | + | |population_estimate = 67,963,542 |
| − | |population_estimate_year = | + | |population_estimate_year = 2019 |
| − | |population_census = 64, | + | |population_census = 64,997,345 |
|population_census_year = 2010 | |population_census_year = 2010 | ||
| − | |population_density_km2 = | + | |population_density_km2 = 55.7 |
| − | |population_density_sq_mi = | + | |population_density_sq_mi = 144.1 |
| − | |GDP_nominal = ♅2, | + | |GDP_nominal = ♅2,370,837,481,512.34 |
| − | |GDP_nominal_year = | + | |GDP_nominal_year = 2019 |
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = ♅34,883.96 | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = ♅34,883.96 | ||
| − | |Gini = 21. | + | |Gini = 21.2 |
|Gini_year = 2016 | |Gini_year = 2016 | ||
|HDI_year = 2016 | |HDI_year = 2016 | ||
| − | |HDI = 0. | + | |HDI = 0.896 |
| − | |HDI_change = | + | |HDI_change = {{increase}} |
|currency = Kirib | |currency = Kirib | ||
|currency_code = ♅ | |currency_code = ♅ | ||
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|iso3166code = AXD | |iso3166code = AXD | ||
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| − | '''The Democratic States of Axdel''', commonly known as [[Axdel]], is a nation situated on the western side of the continent [[Aurora]]. It is located roughly between 38S-52S latitudinally and between 56E-65E longitudinally on Urth, bordering the nations of [[Staynes]], [[South Staynes]], [[Emberwood Coast]] and [[ | + | '''The Democratic States of Axdel''', commonly known as [[Axdel]], is a nation situated on the western side of the continent [[Aurora]]. It is located roughly between 38S-52S latitudinally and between 56E-65E longitudinally on Urth, bordering the nations of [[Staynes]], [[South Staynes]], [[Emberwood Coast]] and [[Lyrevale]]. The nation has a temperate environment, dominated by rolling highland and mountain peaks. Axdel itself is divided into seven large states, each represented as a star on the Axdelian Flag. Axdel is a member of the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]] and was formerly a member of the [[South East Pacific Coalition Forces|South East Pacific Coalition]]. |
| − | A relatively young nation, The Democratic States of Axdel formed in 1996 after the collapse of the Republic of [[Norograd]] due to a devastating civil war (''see Norograd civil war''), | + | A relatively young nation, The Democratic States of Axdel formed in 1996 after the collapse of the Republic of [[Norograd]] due to a devastating civil war (''see Norograd civil war''), after which the Axdel coalition gained power and established the nation. From the ancient to medieval era, west Aurora was dominated by the Kormistazic empire, until its capitulation to the Morstaybishlian empire in 1575 after a half-century long crusade into the region. |
Axdel has adopted the multinational [[Kirib]](♅) as its currency, like most other Auroran Nations. | Axdel has adopted the multinational [[Kirib]](♅) as its currency, like most other Auroran Nations. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Prehistoric Era=== |
| − | Archaeological evidence suggests that human nomads originating from lake Lamberta arrived in the region over 49,000 years ago, and were the first humans in the area. | + | Archaeological evidence suggests that human nomads originating from lake Lamberta arrived in the region over 49,000 years ago, and were the first humans in the area. In 35000BCE the primitive Chomlec hunter gatherer culture emerged on the North coast of the western auroran peninsula. Archaeological evidence suggests that agriculture emerged at approximately 10,000BCE and prompted the first permanent settlements at this time. The oldest known city in South West Aurora upon the site of modern-day Montza was founded in approximately 5600BCE by the Teba culture. At dig sites dating from around 4000BCE metal artefacts have been uncovered, demonstrating knowledge of copper and gold smelting in areas across South West Aurora. |
| − | ===Ancient | + | ===Ancient Era=== |
| − | The earliest recorded incidence of Kormistazic culture emerged | + | |
| + | In the middle highlands of the region, Baza Galleas of the Teba culture established the Teba Empire in 2972BCE, conquering the entire head of the Euclid river valley surrounding the capitol city of Montza. The Teba empire followed a polytheistic pantheon in which the god of harvest was also the god of war, and thus sought to acquire the farmland to appease them. Further south at the mouth of the Euclid, the Soltic Culture established a Monarchic kingdom in 2804BCE known as the Soltic kingdom. The two states soon ran into each other as they expanded control over the valuable farmland of the river valley, and a dispute in 2765BCE led to a series of clashes over several decades known as the Teba-Soltic war. The war eventually ended with the Teba Empire claiming victory in 2724BCE and dominating the entire valley. However, Baza Galleas III led a successful uprising in 2564BCE, pushing the Teba empire back up the Euclid. Content with the Teba empire being driven back, Baza then set about expanding control over the North coast, leading several campaigns against often unincorporated towns and villages until his death in 2531BCE. | ||
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| + | Earlier, in 4280BCE, the earliest recorded incidence of Kormistazic culture emerged with druidic communities in the area around modern Fort Sekan who shared their philosophy and religious ideas began living in larger settlements. These people believed in an early incarnation of [[Kozam]], a polytheistic religion with cosmic duality of the two major gods, Sek and Noct. Followers were commonly divided into two sects, following either Sek; the god of life and creation, or Noct; the god of reclamation and the afterlife, respectively. The two sects initially had coexisting cultures, with the Sek peoples striving for internal peace, bountiful harvest, education, and love, whilst the Noct peoples strove for craft, trade, tradition, and order, though it later became more common to embody both after several skirmishes between rival settlements of opposite worhsip. In 2108BCE, the Kormistazic city state of Sekapolis was founded and by 2076BCE local communities had been incorporated under a body known as the Kormistazic Holy Confederacy ruled by a cabal of Kozam priests. In 1998BCE, the easterly neighbouring Janus Kingdom declared Kozam to be heretical to its own pantheon after a large number the population began converting to it. An 18 year war ensued which saw the the Confederacy absorb the Kingdom and execute every heir to their throne to symbolically destroy any hope of its resurgence. | ||
===Kormistazic Empire=== | ===Kormistazic Empire=== | ||
| − | [[File:732.png|thumbnail|right|The | + | [[File:732.png|thumbnail|right|The territorialpeak of the Kormistazic Empire]] |
| − | By 532BCE, major Kormistazic | + | By 532BCE, the major Kormistazic city-states and settlements of the Holy Confederacy coalesced into an empire. This is been shown to have happened after an influential but unnamed priest assembled a council from several major settlements from the Eastern region and declared himself emperor in the name of the gods and their idols. An invasion force from Sekapolis from which he was unable to defend against saw him executed. However, the leader of the army turned back and invaded the capitol too, removing the government from power in a bloodless coup, declaring himself emperor. Known as Kayus Hunnes, he made an exodus into the south-western [[Zycannes]] and returned with a rudimentary imperial constitution, which he claimed was gifted upon him via divine inspiration. A council of religious representatives from both sects was assembled as an embodiment of both Sek and Nocts powers combined to rightfully rule over the Kormistazic populace. It was at this time that the revised religious text of Kozam, Kairos, tome of the earth, were published by the prophet Jakatai Kalamitas. The empire first incorporated Kozam-worshipping settlements that were often already part of the former Confederacy, before engulfing the Empires and Kingdoms of the entire eastern peninsular of the Auroran continent as well as areas of the divided Maltervenian empire over a 500 year conquest. |
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| + | With the turn of the millennium, however, the Kormistazic empire was marred by a period of several centuries populated by multiple civil wars by ambitious rival leader and independence attempts by disgruntled regions, By the 6th century AD, the empire had continued its slow eastward expansion and had significantly advanced technologically. The empire continued westward, encroaching slowly into the loosely incorporated Ethalrian territory, halting in 940AD after a major armed skirmish and subsequent peace agreement. Then came an age of internal harmony and progress for the core Kormistazic territories that were no longer busied by expansion and conflict with their neighbours. Great mathematicians and engineers emerged, producing great works of architecture, astronomy, and mathematical theory. | ||
| − | + | In 1523, the Kormistazic city of Fort Montekaan was attacked by legions from the [[Morstaybishlian Empire]] led by king [[Slev III]]. This was provoked after the discovery of a large gold deposit on the Jaan river, a historic border between the two nations. With Montekaan able to project power over the area and thus legitimise the Kormistazic claim to the deposit, it logically had to be taken over for Morstaybishlia to be able to lay their own claim. | |
| + | However, Montekaan was pre-warned of the attack and ambushed the attacking legions as they attempted to siege the city. All but a few soldiers were massacred in battle, and Slev III was publicly executed to humiliate the Morstaybishlians. Emperor Honoluras Faithful, intent on leading a counter attack against the Morstaybishlian empire, rallied an army to the city, though word of a massive impending attack by the new king [[Lambertus IV]] meant he ordered a large number of troops to lie in wait along Zate marsh to intercept it. Bypassing Zate marsh by taking a risky route along several mountain passes of the Zycannes, the Morstaybishlian army led a devastating attack on the city, taking it within days and leading to Honoluras' death before reinforcements could arrive. All subsequent attempts to retake Fort Montekaan were unsuccessful due to being hampered by a series of poor winters and an increasing number of Morstaybishlian forces in the city. | ||
===Norograd=== | ===Norograd=== | ||
''main article: [[Norograd]]''<br /> | ''main article: [[Norograd]]''<br /> | ||
| − | In | + | In 1897, the socialist economist and sociologist Freidrik Noros published 'Imperialism, Colonialism, and Capitalism' in which he outlined and analysed how the people of the Kormistazic principality had been exploited and oppressed not only by parasitic industrialisation and consequent wage labour, but that even relative to the core Morstaybishlian states they were treated akin to a conquered territory by the capitol. He explicitly pointed to how many labour laws (whilst still simply introduced as a necessity to distract the workers from socialist ideology) of the MBE had not been extended to the Kormistazic principality as the house of lords had argued it would harm productivity. WIP |
===The Norograd civil war=== | ===The Norograd civil war=== | ||
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In 1994 however, an as of yet unidentified hacker operating from a public library broke into Norogradian government files referencing the Eugenics program, as well as revealing the existence of bio-warfare divisions and research on engineered bioweapons that was also occouring at the time. Shortly after the breach, the information was leaked to the public, causing an outcry among the freedom fighter groups, many of which were specifically mentioned as targets of the sterilisation program. Occourrence of organised riots spiked across the nation, and within months of the leaks, several organised militias had emerged, most notably the anarcho-communist Norograd Armed Rebels (NAR - not to be confused with the Norograd Armed Resistance terrorist organisation). It was at this time that a coalition of democratic politicians and political philosophers was refounded, known as the Axdel coalition. However, they were overshadowed by the armed militias that had begun amalgamating into the NAR to form a single paramilitary force. | In 1994 however, an as of yet unidentified hacker operating from a public library broke into Norogradian government files referencing the Eugenics program, as well as revealing the existence of bio-warfare divisions and research on engineered bioweapons that was also occouring at the time. Shortly after the breach, the information was leaked to the public, causing an outcry among the freedom fighter groups, many of which were specifically mentioned as targets of the sterilisation program. Occourrence of organised riots spiked across the nation, and within months of the leaks, several organised militias had emerged, most notably the anarcho-communist Norograd Armed Rebels (NAR - not to be confused with the Norograd Armed Resistance terrorist organisation). It was at this time that a coalition of democratic politicians and political philosophers was refounded, known as the Axdel coalition. However, they were overshadowed by the armed militias that had begun amalgamating into the NAR to form a single paramilitary force. | ||
| − | On new years eve 1994, Keit Narvga declared martial law in Norograd, and civilian police patrols were replaced with armed convoys and military units. The NAR had become so entrenched within society that it was as easy to join as it was to apply for a gym membership. In 1995 alone, there were half a dozen assassination of key generals and political figures, notably Darius Finch, Narvga's right hand man since the 60's. Keit himself was targeted many times, albeit all were unsuccessful. Emigration from Norograd spiked as law enforcement became more drastic. Soldiers in city streets could expect to be hailed by gunfire from windows and alleys. | + | On new years eve 1994, Keit Narvga declared martial law in Norograd, and civilian police patrols were replaced with armed convoys and military units. The NAR had become so entrenched within society that it was as easy to join as it was to apply for a gym membership. In 1995 alone, there were half a dozen assassination of key generals and political figures, notably Darius Finch, Narvga's right hand man since the 60's. Keit himself was targeted many times, albeit all were unsuccessful. Emigration from Norograd spiked as law enforcement became more drastic. Soldiers in city streets could expect to be hailed by gunfire from windows and alleys. Thousands died during this period, with many tens of thousands fleeing the country, primarily to either Emberwood coast or Staynes. At the same time, the Axdel coalition was gaining presence, and was in constant communication with the Staynish government requesting the resources and funds that would be necessary to sway the Norogradian populace over to their cause. Small democratic militias were being recruited to disperse food, medical supplies and water to those who needed them most, and radio stations constantly broadcast messages from the coalition leaders to inform the citizenry of where to find them. |
[[File:Badboi.jpg|thumbnail|right|A chemical plant explosion during the height of war]] | [[File:Badboi.jpg|thumbnail|right|A chemical plant explosion during the height of war]] | ||
| − | In Spring 1996, another data breach hit Norograd, this time revealing military locations and stockpiles. This breach was unlike the first though, because it went undetected for months, and was orchestrated by the NAR directly. The NAR, using the information retrieved from the hack, plotted a takeover of a 1970's | + | In Spring 1996, another data breach hit Norograd, this time revealing military locations and stockpiles. This breach was unlike the first though, because it went undetected for months, and was orchestrated by the NAR directly. The NAR, using the information retrieved from the hack, plotted a takeover of a 1970's Kilkati military bunker complex used for mass storage of rations and weaponry; exactly what the NAR needed to wage a war against the government. On the 6th of April, the assault on the complex took place, and armed with in-depth knowledge of the facilities security and its flaws, the NAR were successful in capturing it. Military forces attempted to retake the bunker, though were unsuccessful and were driven back from the land surrounding the entrance. From this point on, it was all out war between the NAR and the Governmental forces, with a major offensive being lead against the capital, Andel. |
| − | Several months passed, and the campaign into | + | Several months passed, and the campaign into Andel had devolved into guerilla warfare and deep incursions into enemy territory from both sides. However, the NAR seemed to be prevailing, and by late august, the rebel forces had the government forces under siege within the city center. In other cities across the country not heavily involved in the conflict, the Axdel coalition and its Staynish assets began coordinating massive relief and rebuilding efforts, providing food and water to those in need and aiding neighbourhoods. At this point, Kiet Narvga knew he had lost the war. On the first of September and without warning, he managed to smuggle himself out of Andel, and was presumed to have emigrated to Staynes under a new identity. The NAR and governmental remnants promptly declared a cease fire the next day, both sides weighed down by heavy casualties. Now, the freshly formed Axdelian Government asserted control over the capital, beginning cleaning and rebuilding efforts. It declared itself the legal government, which the United Kingdom quickly recognised. soon after, the Axdelian constitution was then decreed, and with it the laws and rights of citizens were lifted from military junta, forming modern-day Axdel, and declaring the end of the civil war on September the 11th 1996. Civil unrest continues to this day, as NAR splinter factions and Norogradian Government supporters stir occasionally, though it has significantly declined over the years. The identity of the hacker that initiated the war and the country from which they originated remains unknown. |
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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===Governance=== | ===Governance=== | ||
| − | The political system of the Democratic States of Axdel is, as the name suggests, highly democratic. The nation hosts quinquennial general elections in which parties compete to be voted into office by a majority of public votes. There are 588 seats in legislature, which is unicameral. The number of seats in the National Assembly from each party is determined via single transferable vote across 84 constituencies, with each constituency producing 7 representatives. | + | The political system of the Democratic States of Axdel is, as the name suggests, highly democratic. The nation hosts quinquennial general elections in which parties compete to be voted into office by a majority of public votes. There are 588 seats in legislature, which is unicameral. The number of seats in the National Assembly from each party is determined via single transferable vote across 84 constituencies, with each constituency producing 7 representatives. the National assembly is predominantly composed of left wing parties, with much of Axdelian legislature being pro-socialised healthcare, pro-nationalisation of industry, and anti-free market to an extent, though there is often fierce opposition from more conservative parties. |
| − | [[File:Axdel | + | [[File:Axdel NA 2018.png|thumb|300px|center|Arch Visualisation of Seats held by parties in the Axdelian National Assembly]] |
| − | Anyone in Axdel can campaign for presidency or form their own political party. There are currently over 67 recognised parties, however | + | Anyone in Axdel can campaign for presidency or form their own political party. There are currently over 67 recognised parties, however most fail to gain even 0.1% of popular vote. The three most prominent parties in Axdel are the Labour Union Party, the Conservative Initiative Party, and the Constitutional Founders Party, with each gaining 37.1%, 23.6%, and 22.3% of voters respectively in the 2018 general election. The Labour Union party is currently in a coalition with the Second Commune party. |
''See also: [[Political parties and elections of Axdel]]'' | ''See also: [[Political parties and elections of Axdel]]'' | ||
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====Axdelian States==== | ====Axdelian States==== | ||
| − | '''- | + | '''- Andeli''' |
'''- Soltan''' | '''- Soltan''' | ||
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'''- Montekaan''' | '''- Montekaan''' | ||
| − | '''- Arkalo''' | + | '''- Arkalo ''' |
| − | '''- | + | '''- Kilkati''' |
| − | '''- | + | '''- Jilkania''' |
| − | '''- | + | '''- Seka ''' |
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
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''Main article: [[Axdel Armed Forces]]'' | ''Main article: [[Axdel Armed Forces]]'' | ||
| − | The Axdel Armed Forces are the military forces of Axdel, under the commander-in-chief president Diego Corbinn. It consists of the Axdelian army, the Axdelian Navy, the Axdelian air force, and reconnaissance, which is dedicated to military intelligence. Axdel is currently part of a nuclear disarmament treaty with the SCE, Ethalria, and the former Kostov nations, and itself vows to completely abandon nuclear weapons by 2030. The military runs on a 'one step ahead of you' policy, with a relatively large portion of departmental spending being focussed on reconnaissance and deterrence. Military spending accounts for roughly 2% of the nations GDP, or around A♅47bn. | + | The Axdel Armed Forces are the military forces of Axdel, under the commander-in-chief president Diego Corbinn. It consists of the Axdelian army, the Axdelian Navy, the Axdelian air force, and reconnaissance, which is dedicated to military intelligence. Axdel is currently part of a nuclear disarmament treaty with the SCE, Ethalria, and the former Kostov nations, and itself vows to completely abandon nuclear weapons by 2030. The military runs on a 'one step ahead of you' policy, with a relatively large portion of departmental spending being focussed on reconnaissance and deterrence. A strong alliance and shared-use pact is held with the [[Royal Armed Forces of the Empire|United Kingdoms Royal Armed Forces]], and allows the Axdelian armed forces to operate globally using RAFOTE facilities if required. Military spending accounts for roughly 2% of the nations GDP, or around A♅47bn. |
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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| + | The economy of Axdel is worth approximately 2.37 trillion Kiribs, and is bolstered by the nation's ubiquitous coastal access. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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| + | Axdel is a multispecies human-majority country with a multitude of other species form minority groups in the nation. This dates back to the 1500's when Lupine religious refugees from Volkia found safety with the Kormistazic empire in south west Aurora in exchange for aid fighting the Morstaybishlian Empire, later arriving in large numbers. After the conclusion of the Western Auroran Crusades, many of these lupines settled in areas of modern-day Axdel, becoming an integral part of local cultures. | ||
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| + | Whilst ethnic Axdelians compose the vast majority of the population, Axdel's history as a principality of the Morstaybishlian Empire and the contemporary free movement of workers held under the [[Auroran Continental Assembly]] and [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]] mean that there is a large proportion of ethnic Staynish, Caltharusian, Emberitian and Lyrevalian peoples in the nation. The cultural diversity provided by such a mix of people is generally considered to be beneficial and widely accepted. | ||
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| + | Axdel is highly urbanised, with approximately 83.5% of the population residing within urban townships or cities. Andel is the nations only mega city, with a population of 11.4 million inhabitants. | ||
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| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Species Name !! Percentage | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[wikipedia:human|Human]] || 98.3% | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Lupine]] || 1.1% | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Vulpine]] || 0.4% | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Species of The East Pacific|Other]] || 0.2% | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Ethnicity !! Percentage | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Axdelian || 80.4% | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Morstaybishlian || 11.7% | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Emberitian || 4.4% | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Lyrevalian || 2.6% | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Other || 0.9% | ||
| + | |} | ||
===Major Urban Areas=== | ===Major Urban Areas=== | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Andel==== |
| − | + | Andel is the largest city in Axdel and the most populated with approximately 11.4 million inhabitants. It was renamed after the widespread destruction caused by the [[Morstaybishlian Invasion of Fort Noct 1543|Morstaybishlian invasion of Fort Andelus]] led to its demilitarisation and rebuilding. Andel is currently the capital city of Axdel and located in the state of Andeli, of which the city is its namesake. | |
====Fort Sekan==== | ====Fort Sekan==== | ||
| − | Fort Sekan is the second largest city in Axdel and is located in the state of | + | Fort Sekan is the second largest city in Axdel and is located in the state of Seka. |
====Soltan City==== | ====Soltan City==== | ||
| − | Soltan city is the third largest city in Axdel, and is located in the state of Soltan, its namesake. The city is renown in Axdel for its fantastic white sand beaches and glorious summer weather. | + | Soltan city is the third largest city in Axdel, and is located in the state of Soltan, its namesake. The city is renown in Axdel for its fantastic white sand beaches and glorious summer weather, as well as its naval shipyards. |
====Barque==== | ====Barque==== | ||
| − | Barque is located in the state of | + | Barque is located in the state of Jilkania, and is renown for its universities and famous winter market. |
====Montekaan Citadel==== | ====Montekaan Citadel==== | ||
| − | Montekaan Citadal (historically known as fort Montekaan), is a secluded metropolis located deep in the mountains of the state of Montekaan. The city is one of the most secure areas in Axdel, with the only major entrances being through | + | Montekaan Citadal (historically known as fort Montekaan), is a secluded metropolis located deep in the mountains of the state of Montekaan. The city is one of the most secure areas in Axdel, with the only major entrances being through valleys and tunnels bored through many kilometres of rock which can be sealed at a moments notice, surrounded with a natural mountain wall. The city was originally founded in 143 AD. |
====Arkalo Major==== | ====Arkalo Major==== | ||
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====Montza==== | ====Montza==== | ||
| − | Montza is located in the state of | + | Montza is located in the state of Kilkati. |
====Lae lue==== | ====Lae lue==== | ||
| − | Lae Lue is located in the state of | + | Lae Lue is located in the state of Andeli near the border with [[Emberwood Coast]]. |
==Health and Education== | ==Health and Education== | ||
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| + | Axdel maintains a world-class single-payer tax funded healthcare system which provides universal healthcare to all citizens of the nation. | ||
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| + | ==Transportation== | ||
==Immigration and Emigration== | ==Immigration and Emigration== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:54, 10 April 2019
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| The Democratic States of Axdel | ||||
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| Motto: "Forever Forwards" | ||||
| Anthem: "Hardship of the past" | ||||
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The Kolstream islands, Axdel, and the Indigo islands |
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 States map of Axdel
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| Capital and largest city | Andel | |||
| Official languages | Axdan Language | |||
| Recognised regional languages |
Staynish Language | |||
| Ethnic groups (2016 Estimate) | 98.3% Human 1.1% Lupine 0.6% Other Species
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| Demonym | Axdel, Axdels, Axdelian | |||
| Government | Social democracy | |||
| - | President | Diego Corbinn | ||
| - | Vice President | Ivan Solaka | ||
| Legislature | National Assembly | |||
| Area | ||||
| - | Total | 1,221,238 km2 471,523 sq mi |
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| Population | ||||
| - | 2019 estimate | 67,963,542 | ||
| - | 2010 census | 64,997,345 | ||
| - | Density | 55.7/km2 144.1/sq mi |
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| GDP (nominal) | 2019 estimate | |||
| - | Total | ♅2,370,837,481,512.34 | ||
| - | Per capita | ♅34,883.96 | ||
| Gini (2016) | 21.2 low |
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| HDI (2016) | 0.896 very high |
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| Currency | Kirib (♅) |
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| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY | |||
| Drives on the | the left | |||
| ISO 3166 code | AXD | |||
| Internet TLD | .axd | |||
The Democratic States of Axdel, commonly known as Axdel, is a nation situated on the western side of the continent Aurora. It is located roughly between 38S-52S latitudinally and between 56E-65E longitudinally on Urth, bordering the nations of Staynes, South Staynes, Emberwood Coast and Lyrevale. The nation has a temperate environment, dominated by rolling highland and mountain peaks. Axdel itself is divided into seven large states, each represented as a star on the Axdelian Flag. Axdel is a member of the United Nations of the Auroran Continent and was formerly a member of the South East Pacific Coalition.
A relatively young nation, The Democratic States of Axdel formed in 1996 after the collapse of the Republic of Norograd due to a devastating civil war (see Norograd civil war), after which the Axdel coalition gained power and established the nation. From the ancient to medieval era, west Aurora was dominated by the Kormistazic empire, until its capitulation to the Morstaybishlian empire in 1575 after a half-century long crusade into the region.
Axdel has adopted the multinational Kirib(♅) as its currency, like most other Auroran Nations.
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History
Prehistoric Era
Archaeological evidence suggests that human nomads originating from lake Lamberta arrived in the region over 49,000 years ago, and were the first humans in the area. In 35000BCE the primitive Chomlec hunter gatherer culture emerged on the North coast of the western auroran peninsula. Archaeological evidence suggests that agriculture emerged at approximately 10,000BCE and prompted the first permanent settlements at this time. The oldest known city in South West Aurora upon the site of modern-day Montza was founded in approximately 5600BCE by the Teba culture. At dig sites dating from around 4000BCE metal artefacts have been uncovered, demonstrating knowledge of copper and gold smelting in areas across South West Aurora.
Ancient Era
In the middle highlands of the region, Baza Galleas of the Teba culture established the Teba Empire in 2972BCE, conquering the entire head of the Euclid river valley surrounding the capitol city of Montza. The Teba empire followed a polytheistic pantheon in which the god of harvest was also the god of war, and thus sought to acquire the farmland to appease them. Further south at the mouth of the Euclid, the Soltic Culture established a Monarchic kingdom in 2804BCE known as the Soltic kingdom. The two states soon ran into each other as they expanded control over the valuable farmland of the river valley, and a dispute in 2765BCE led to a series of clashes over several decades known as the Teba-Soltic war. The war eventually ended with the Teba Empire claiming victory in 2724BCE and dominating the entire valley. However, Baza Galleas III led a successful uprising in 2564BCE, pushing the Teba empire back up the Euclid. Content with the Teba empire being driven back, Baza then set about expanding control over the North coast, leading several campaigns against often unincorporated towns and villages until his death in 2531BCE.
Earlier, in 4280BCE, the earliest recorded incidence of Kormistazic culture emerged with druidic communities in the area around modern Fort Sekan who shared their philosophy and religious ideas began living in larger settlements. These people believed in an early incarnation of Kozam, a polytheistic religion with cosmic duality of the two major gods, Sek and Noct. Followers were commonly divided into two sects, following either Sek; the god of life and creation, or Noct; the god of reclamation and the afterlife, respectively. The two sects initially had coexisting cultures, with the Sek peoples striving for internal peace, bountiful harvest, education, and love, whilst the Noct peoples strove for craft, trade, tradition, and order, though it later became more common to embody both after several skirmishes between rival settlements of opposite worhsip. In 2108BCE, the Kormistazic city state of Sekapolis was founded and by 2076BCE local communities had been incorporated under a body known as the Kormistazic Holy Confederacy ruled by a cabal of Kozam priests. In 1998BCE, the easterly neighbouring Janus Kingdom declared Kozam to be heretical to its own pantheon after a large number the population began converting to it. An 18 year war ensued which saw the the Confederacy absorb the Kingdom and execute every heir to their throne to symbolically destroy any hope of its resurgence.
Kormistazic Empire
By 532BCE, the major Kormistazic city-states and settlements of the Holy Confederacy coalesced into an empire. This is been shown to have happened after an influential but unnamed priest assembled a council from several major settlements from the Eastern region and declared himself emperor in the name of the gods and their idols. An invasion force from Sekapolis from which he was unable to defend against saw him executed. However, the leader of the army turned back and invaded the capitol too, removing the government from power in a bloodless coup, declaring himself emperor. Known as Kayus Hunnes, he made an exodus into the south-western Zycannes and returned with a rudimentary imperial constitution, which he claimed was gifted upon him via divine inspiration. A council of religious representatives from both sects was assembled as an embodiment of both Sek and Nocts powers combined to rightfully rule over the Kormistazic populace. It was at this time that the revised religious text of Kozam, Kairos, tome of the earth, were published by the prophet Jakatai Kalamitas. The empire first incorporated Kozam-worshipping settlements that were often already part of the former Confederacy, before engulfing the Empires and Kingdoms of the entire eastern peninsular of the Auroran continent as well as areas of the divided Maltervenian empire over a 500 year conquest.
With the turn of the millennium, however, the Kormistazic empire was marred by a period of several centuries populated by multiple civil wars by ambitious rival leader and independence attempts by disgruntled regions, By the 6th century AD, the empire had continued its slow eastward expansion and had significantly advanced technologically. The empire continued westward, encroaching slowly into the loosely incorporated Ethalrian territory, halting in 940AD after a major armed skirmish and subsequent peace agreement. Then came an age of internal harmony and progress for the core Kormistazic territories that were no longer busied by expansion and conflict with their neighbours. Great mathematicians and engineers emerged, producing great works of architecture, astronomy, and mathematical theory.
In 1523, the Kormistazic city of Fort Montekaan was attacked by legions from the Morstaybishlian Empire led by king Slev III. This was provoked after the discovery of a large gold deposit on the Jaan river, a historic border between the two nations. With Montekaan able to project power over the area and thus legitimise the Kormistazic claim to the deposit, it logically had to be taken over for Morstaybishlia to be able to lay their own claim. However, Montekaan was pre-warned of the attack and ambushed the attacking legions as they attempted to siege the city. All but a few soldiers were massacred in battle, and Slev III was publicly executed to humiliate the Morstaybishlians. Emperor Honoluras Faithful, intent on leading a counter attack against the Morstaybishlian empire, rallied an army to the city, though word of a massive impending attack by the new king Lambertus IV meant he ordered a large number of troops to lie in wait along Zate marsh to intercept it. Bypassing Zate marsh by taking a risky route along several mountain passes of the Zycannes, the Morstaybishlian army led a devastating attack on the city, taking it within days and leading to Honoluras' death before reinforcements could arrive. All subsequent attempts to retake Fort Montekaan were unsuccessful due to being hampered by a series of poor winters and an increasing number of Morstaybishlian forces in the city.
Norograd
main article: Norograd
In 1897, the socialist economist and sociologist Freidrik Noros published 'Imperialism, Colonialism, and Capitalism' in which he outlined and analysed how the people of the Kormistazic principality had been exploited and oppressed not only by parasitic industrialisation and consequent wage labour, but that even relative to the core Morstaybishlian states they were treated akin to a conquered territory by the capitol. He explicitly pointed to how many labour laws (whilst still simply introduced as a necessity to distract the workers from socialist ideology) of the MBE had not been extended to the Kormistazic principality as the house of lords had argued it would harm productivity. WIP
The Norograd civil war
At the dusk of the 1980's, Norograd entered its first stages of decline. Organised protests across the nation demanding national reform became more commonplace, violent, and twisted, occasionally evolving into riots. Worried by these events, Kiet Narvga initiated a scheme to increase national cohesiveness via passive eugenic programs. Such programs were inspired by similar successful implementations in other nations across Urth. The programme was kept out of the public eye, and involved 'diagnosing' undesirable individuals in the population with an obscure disease, and then sterilising them with false medication. Targeted individuals were those that showed association with violent 'freedom fighter' groups, as well as those with chronic genetic disorders and poor mental acuity. The ultimate goal was to make Norograd a cohesive, intelligent, and stable society capable of surviving for centuries, even without a centralised state as Kiet had hoped for future Norograd.
In 1994 however, an as of yet unidentified hacker operating from a public library broke into Norogradian government files referencing the Eugenics program, as well as revealing the existence of bio-warfare divisions and research on engineered bioweapons that was also occouring at the time. Shortly after the breach, the information was leaked to the public, causing an outcry among the freedom fighter groups, many of which were specifically mentioned as targets of the sterilisation program. Occourrence of organised riots spiked across the nation, and within months of the leaks, several organised militias had emerged, most notably the anarcho-communist Norograd Armed Rebels (NAR - not to be confused with the Norograd Armed Resistance terrorist organisation). It was at this time that a coalition of democratic politicians and political philosophers was refounded, known as the Axdel coalition. However, they were overshadowed by the armed militias that had begun amalgamating into the NAR to form a single paramilitary force.
On new years eve 1994, Keit Narvga declared martial law in Norograd, and civilian police patrols were replaced with armed convoys and military units. The NAR had become so entrenched within society that it was as easy to join as it was to apply for a gym membership. In 1995 alone, there were half a dozen assassination of key generals and political figures, notably Darius Finch, Narvga's right hand man since the 60's. Keit himself was targeted many times, albeit all were unsuccessful. Emigration from Norograd spiked as law enforcement became more drastic. Soldiers in city streets could expect to be hailed by gunfire from windows and alleys. Thousands died during this period, with many tens of thousands fleeing the country, primarily to either Emberwood coast or Staynes. At the same time, the Axdel coalition was gaining presence, and was in constant communication with the Staynish government requesting the resources and funds that would be necessary to sway the Norogradian populace over to their cause. Small democratic militias were being recruited to disperse food, medical supplies and water to those who needed them most, and radio stations constantly broadcast messages from the coalition leaders to inform the citizenry of where to find them.
In Spring 1996, another data breach hit Norograd, this time revealing military locations and stockpiles. This breach was unlike the first though, because it went undetected for months, and was orchestrated by the NAR directly. The NAR, using the information retrieved from the hack, plotted a takeover of a 1970's Kilkati military bunker complex used for mass storage of rations and weaponry; exactly what the NAR needed to wage a war against the government. On the 6th of April, the assault on the complex took place, and armed with in-depth knowledge of the facilities security and its flaws, the NAR were successful in capturing it. Military forces attempted to retake the bunker, though were unsuccessful and were driven back from the land surrounding the entrance. From this point on, it was all out war between the NAR and the Governmental forces, with a major offensive being lead against the capital, Andel.
Several months passed, and the campaign into Andel had devolved into guerilla warfare and deep incursions into enemy territory from both sides. However, the NAR seemed to be prevailing, and by late august, the rebel forces had the government forces under siege within the city center. In other cities across the country not heavily involved in the conflict, the Axdel coalition and its Staynish assets began coordinating massive relief and rebuilding efforts, providing food and water to those in need and aiding neighbourhoods. At this point, Kiet Narvga knew he had lost the war. On the first of September and without warning, he managed to smuggle himself out of Andel, and was presumed to have emigrated to Staynes under a new identity. The NAR and governmental remnants promptly declared a cease fire the next day, both sides weighed down by heavy casualties. Now, the freshly formed Axdelian Government asserted control over the capital, beginning cleaning and rebuilding efforts. It declared itself the legal government, which the United Kingdom quickly recognised. soon after, the Axdelian constitution was then decreed, and with it the laws and rights of citizens were lifted from military junta, forming modern-day Axdel, and declaring the end of the civil war on September the 11th 1996. Civil unrest continues to this day, as NAR splinter factions and Norogradian Government supporters stir occasionally, though it has significantly declined over the years. The identity of the hacker that initiated the war and the country from which they originated remains unknown.
Geography
Situated in east WIP
Politics
Governance
The political system of the Democratic States of Axdel is, as the name suggests, highly democratic. The nation hosts quinquennial general elections in which parties compete to be voted into office by a majority of public votes. There are 588 seats in legislature, which is unicameral. The number of seats in the National Assembly from each party is determined via single transferable vote across 84 constituencies, with each constituency producing 7 representatives. the National assembly is predominantly composed of left wing parties, with much of Axdelian legislature being pro-socialised healthcare, pro-nationalisation of industry, and anti-free market to an extent, though there is often fierce opposition from more conservative parties.
Anyone in Axdel can campaign for presidency or form their own political party. There are currently over 67 recognised parties, however most fail to gain even 0.1% of popular vote. The three most prominent parties in Axdel are the Labour Union Party, the Conservative Initiative Party, and the Constitutional Founders Party, with each gaining 37.1%, 23.6%, and 22.3% of voters respectively in the 2018 general election. The Labour Union party is currently in a coalition with the Second Commune party.
See also: Political parties and elections of Axdel
Regions and States
Axdel is comprised of seven states, each determined by historical cultural and administrative divisions dating back before the morstaybishlian conquest. The country is also divided into 84 constituencies, independent of state boundaries, which are used to determine representatives in the national assembly. Each constituency is worth 7 representatives, and is comprised of roughly 800,000 citizens, giving 115,000 citizens per representative. They are occasionally altered to reflect changes in population spread.
Axdelian States
- Andeli
- Soltan
- Montekaan
- Arkalo
- Kilkati
- Jilkania
- Seka
Military
Main article: Axdel Armed Forces
The Axdel Armed Forces are the military forces of Axdel, under the commander-in-chief president Diego Corbinn. It consists of the Axdelian army, the Axdelian Navy, the Axdelian air force, and reconnaissance, which is dedicated to military intelligence. Axdel is currently part of a nuclear disarmament treaty with the SCE, Ethalria, and the former Kostov nations, and itself vows to completely abandon nuclear weapons by 2030. The military runs on a 'one step ahead of you' policy, with a relatively large portion of departmental spending being focussed on reconnaissance and deterrence. A strong alliance and shared-use pact is held with the United Kingdoms Royal Armed Forces, and allows the Axdelian armed forces to operate globally using RAFOTE facilities if required. Military spending accounts for roughly 2% of the nations GDP, or around A♅47bn.
Economy
The economy of Axdel is worth approximately 2.37 trillion Kiribs, and is bolstered by the nation's ubiquitous coastal access.
Demographics
Axdel is a multispecies human-majority country with a multitude of other species form minority groups in the nation. This dates back to the 1500's when Lupine religious refugees from Volkia found safety with the Kormistazic empire in south west Aurora in exchange for aid fighting the Morstaybishlian Empire, later arriving in large numbers. After the conclusion of the Western Auroran Crusades, many of these lupines settled in areas of modern-day Axdel, becoming an integral part of local cultures.
Whilst ethnic Axdelians compose the vast majority of the population, Axdel's history as a principality of the Morstaybishlian Empire and the contemporary free movement of workers held under the Auroran Continental Assembly and United Nations of the Auroran Continent mean that there is a large proportion of ethnic Staynish, Caltharusian, Emberitian and Lyrevalian peoples in the nation. The cultural diversity provided by such a mix of people is generally considered to be beneficial and widely accepted.
Axdel is highly urbanised, with approximately 83.5% of the population residing within urban townships or cities. Andel is the nations only mega city, with a population of 11.4 million inhabitants.
| Species Name | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Human | 98.3% |
| Lupine | 1.1% |
| Vulpine | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% |
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Axdelian | 80.4% |
| Morstaybishlian | 11.7% |
| Emberitian | 4.4% |
| Lyrevalian | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.9% |
Major Urban Areas
Andel
Andel is the largest city in Axdel and the most populated with approximately 11.4 million inhabitants. It was renamed after the widespread destruction caused by the Morstaybishlian invasion of Fort Andelus led to its demilitarisation and rebuilding. Andel is currently the capital city of Axdel and located in the state of Andeli, of which the city is its namesake.
Fort Sekan
Fort Sekan is the second largest city in Axdel and is located in the state of Seka.
Soltan City
Soltan city is the third largest city in Axdel, and is located in the state of Soltan, its namesake. The city is renown in Axdel for its fantastic white sand beaches and glorious summer weather, as well as its naval shipyards.
Barque
Barque is located in the state of Jilkania, and is renown for its universities and famous winter market.
Montekaan Citadel
Montekaan Citadal (historically known as fort Montekaan), is a secluded metropolis located deep in the mountains of the state of Montekaan. The city is one of the most secure areas in Axdel, with the only major entrances being through valleys and tunnels bored through many kilometres of rock which can be sealed at a moments notice, surrounded with a natural mountain wall. The city was originally founded in 143 AD.
Arkalo Major
Arkalo Major is located in the state of Arkalo, which was named after the city itself.
Montza
Montza is located in the state of Kilkati.
Lae lue
Lae Lue is located in the state of Andeli near the border with Emberwood Coast.
Health and Education
Axdel maintains a world-class single-payer tax funded healthcare system which provides universal healthcare to all citizens of the nation.
Transportation
Immigration and Emigration
Culture
Festivals
September 11th - September 18th = Anniversary of Axdels founding
