Hama
| Kingdom of Hama | ||||||
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| Motto: "Lu ina" (Staynish: "May it rain") | ||||||
| Anthem: Watinin Nashidu Hamani (Staynish: National Anthem of Hama) | ||||||
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| Capital | Komodu | |||||
| Official languages | Hamanese language | |||||
| Ethnic groups | Hamanite | |||||
| Demonym | Hamanian | |||||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy and noocracy | |||||
| - | King | Maduallahu | ||||
| Legislature | Parliament | |||||
| - | Upper house | Council of Chiefs | ||||
| - | Lower house | House of the People | ||||
| Establishment | ||||||
| - | Unification under King Hama | |||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 1,000,000 km2 386,102 sq mi |
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| Population | ||||||
| - | estimate | 20,000,000 | ||||
| - | Density | 50/km2 129.5/sq mi |
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| GDP (nominal) | estimate | |||||
| - | Total | 400 billion KRB | ||||
| - | Per capita | 20,000 KRB | ||||
| Currency | dahab (DHB) |
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| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY | |||||
| Drives on the | the left | |||||
| ISO 3166 code | HMA | |||||
| Internet TLD | .hm | |||||
The Kingdom of Hama (Hamanese language: Malikuyatu Hamani) is a sovereign nation located in northern Yasteria. It borders Packilvania to the south and south-east and Arrelak to the northwest, while the Borean Sea lies to the north. The country has overseas territories that form part of the broader Hamanian Empire. It has a long and complex relationship with its colonies and the people who live there.
The area that forms Hama has been inhabited for thousands of years. Hunters and gatherers first inhabited the land. They were nomadic, following the herds and gathering plants that grew. They began farming and herding animals. They became increasingly sessile and developed complex polytheistic religions. They extracted and processed iron. They constructed sophisticated infrastructure, developed complex alloys like bronze and began traveling over land and sea. They developed into many tribes that had distinct dialects, beliefs, and cultures. They were assimilated under the first king for whom the country is named. They received Islam in the sixth century CE. They explored and invaded the eastern part of Borea in the early seventeenth century. They had a war with Kalatianburg over control of the continent and over disputes in its slave trade, which culminated in the formation of the modern-day elvine state of Kyrloth. They also invaded Itur after a misunderstanding led to a war with the natives. This disputes drew the attention of Laiatan which entered the conflict. The country developed over time. With the invention of the steam engine in the early eighteenth century CE, the country rapidly industrialized. It has developed into a major regional power in the northern Yasteria area.
Hama has a population of 20 million people. Its most spoken language is Hamanese. The largest ethnic group is the Hamanite nation. The most widely practiced religion is Abrahamism. The Pacitallian Advancement and Development Index score is an A. There is universal and affordable access to housing, education, and healthcare. There is an efficient waste management, water management, transport, and energy infrastructure. The people enjoy relatively comfortable lives. In general, income and wealth are evenly distributed. Unfortunately, discrimination against minorities remains a persistent problem. In general, the society is traditional and patriarchal. There is respect for authority, a strong family structure, and male dominance. Women are, however, better off than many in the region. There are relatively sound institutions. Justice is generally executed efficiently and impartially. Patents and contracts are respected.
The King is the head of state and head of the government. He appoints the executive branch and promulgates laws. The bicameral parliament forms the legislative branch. The Council of Chiefs has the power to make laws, while the House of the People is a consultative body that represents the people. The Chiefs rule over tribes and hold a great deal of political influence. The Doharian Order is a military monastic order of the Abrahamic religion. It oversees the military. The military of Hama is deeply integrated into the military of the rest of the empire. It is helmed by the Grand Council of the order. The imperial navy is a deep sea expeditionary force that has nuclear aircraft carriers in its naval arsenal and replenishment-at-sea capabilities.
The country is developed and industrialized. It has a GDP of 400 billion dollars and a GDP per capita of 20,000 dollars. The services sector, which makes up the largest portion of the economy, is dominated by financial services and tourism. The country has a robust shipbuilding and arms manufacturing sector. The primary agricultural products are beef and maize. There is a thriving animal products industry as well. The country has trade agreements with a number of countries. It forms a part of the Northern Pact, an organisation for the promotion of safe and balanced use of the Borean and Iturian seas. The country has diplomatic relations with several countries such as Kuthernburg and the United Kingdom. It is a middle power and exerts some influence over world affairs.
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Etymology
Geography
Hama is located in The East Pacific region on the planet Urth on the continent of Yasteria Major. It is located between 30°E and 40°E, and 35°N and 45°N. It has an area of one million square kilometres or approximately 400,000 square miles. It borders Packilvania to the south east. The Borean Sea lies to the north. Hama has an average elevation of 400m above sea level. The lowest point is sea level. The highest point is the summit of Mount Samara at 2,000m above sea level.
The extreme south has a hot desert geography. It is generally hot and dry throughout the year. There are sand storms that cause a haze in the sky during the Harmattan season. The area has coarse salty sands that form high sand dunes. The area along the border with Packilvania is formed by mountainous terrain. The terrain is rocky, uneven and high in elevation. It forms a barrier between the two countries. The area has generally cool weather. The glaciers on top of the mountains supply streams and rivers with water. Much of the area along their banks has lush vegetation. Their valleys have rich soil in which crops such as grapes and figs are grown.
A large part of the centre of the country is a highland plateau. The area is mostly covered in well developed vegetation and grassland. There are wide open spaces of grass and areas with bushes and trees like acacia. The area has fairly consistent rainfall during one half of the year. The area is generally warm. The soil is reasonably fertile. With irrigation, large scale commercial agriculture has been undertaken. Crops such as cereals, and vegetables have been grown here. The very north of the country has windy weather. It rains heavily in the summer months when it is fairly warm. The winters are cold, but temperatures seldom drop below freezing. The area has very high quality soil. The area is forested. There are many orchards that farm a variety of fruits like apples and citrus fruits.
Biodiversity
Hama has a variety of wildlife. Hama has one of the largest land mammals in the world: the elephant. It also has one of the tallest animals in the world: the giraffe. There are herbivorous mammals such as zebra, buffalo, wildebeest and different types of antelopes. These antelopes include the largest species of antelope in the world: the eland. There are also kudu, oryx, gnu and nyala.
While there are many large herbivorous mammals, there are also many carnivorous mammals as well. Hama has one of the fastest land mammals in the world: the cheetah. It also has the second largest big cat: the lion. There are also leopards in the forested areas. There are also hyenas, wild dogs and jackals. There are smaller predators such as civets and genets. There are ant eating mammals such as the armoured pangolin and the aardvark, and the only canine anteater: the aardwolf. These animals are affected by poaching.
There many mongoose in the dry areas. There are also honey badgers. There are porcupines. There are also various types of venomous snakes such as asps, adders and mambas. There are common snakes such as grass and tree snakes. There is also a marine snake: the coral snake. There are also constrictors such as pythons. There are lizards such as the dragon lizard, geckos and skinks. There are also various types of frogs, toads and salamanders. There are also turtles and chameleons.
There are many types of birds. There are wading birds such as ibis. There are flightless birds such as ostriches. There are predatory birds such as eagles, vultures, hawks, owls and falcons. There are fishing birds such as kites, albatross and seagulls (in the sea) and kingfishers (in inland freshwater sources). There are swimming birds such as ducks, geese and cormorants. There are different pheasants such as grouse and Guinea fowl.
There are also many types of marine life. There are shoal fish such as hake, mackerel and sardines. There are crayfish such as shrimp and prawns. There are shellfish such as mussels and oysters. There are crustaceans such lobsters and crabs. There are marine mammals such as dolphins and porpoises. Marine life is threatened by overfishing, climate change and shipping in the Borean Sea.
Governance
Main Article: Politics of Hama
Further reading: Legal system of Hama
The King is the head of state and head of government of Hama. He is elected every few years by the Council of Chiefs through consensus. In reality, the King reigns for life. The current King is Maduallahu. The King executes the law. He appoints ministers, judges, military officers, officials of state-owned companies and senior civil servants. The King receives and appoints ambassadors. He has the power to declare war and make peace. He signs treaties and international agreements. He promulgates laws. He can withhold royal assent, in which case a law is struck down. If the Council of Chiefs passes a law again with the two-thirds majority, it becomes law with or without his assent.
The executive branch is made up of the cabinet. The cabinet is made up of ministers appointed by the King. Each member oversees a portfolio. A portfolio is made up of all the agencies, state-owned companies, and public entities. It is made up of the policy areas over which the minister possesses jurisdiction. The executive branch executes the law. It advises the King on policy issues. The executive branch does the actual work of governing the nation and managing its resources. Its members serve at the King's pleasure and are answerable to him. Ministers periodically present reports to the legislature, but they are not obliged to answer questions.
The legislative branch makes the law. The Parliament is made up of two chambers. The Council of Chiefs is the upper house. It is made up of the rulers of the constituent tribes of Hama. It has the power to pass laws and overturn a veto. The House of the People is elected by the people every few years. It is a consultative body that issues non-binding recommendations. It is made up of many political parties. It has as many as twenty political parties because the election threshold is very small. The largest party is the Hamanian People's Party. It is a nationalist conservative party. In general, the House of the People is not a militant organization and is largely dominated by the centre and right-wing parties. The King has the power to dissolve the lower branch, but he is obliged to call elections as soon as possible.
The legal system of Hama developed around a legal tradition called Sadunic law. A plaintiff presents an accusation to the court. If the accusation is merited then the defendant is summoned. Qualified legal representatives of both parties freely present evidence and cross-examine witnesses before a single impartial judge. The judge makes a ruling in the end. This decision can be appealed to a superior court. A single case cannot be tried twice unless there was a significant procedural error or substantial new evidence has come to light. Inferior courts have jurisdiction over a fixed area and over some issues. Superior courts mostly receive appeals arising from courts within a limited area. The highest court is the Supreme Court. Its ruling is binding on all courts and cannot be appealed. The judges of superior courts are appointed by the King with the advice of a panel of peers. Judges of inferior courts are appointed solely by qualified panels.
The law presumes that a person is innocent until proven guilty. There are numerous ways in which punishments are carried out. Unlike courts in democratic countries, execution, banishment, lashing and forced labour are used as well. The production, possession, and distribution of pornographic material are illegal. Homosexuality, abortion, and prostitution (and compliance with these acts) are banned. Citizens are forbidden from drinking alcohol, gambling and eating pork. Vehicles drive on the left and the minimum driving age is 16. Blasphemy, incitement to revolution, hate speech and criticism of the King are serious crimes. Theft, sexual assault, and drug trafficking are punished severely. The crime rate is extremely low. Due to the patriarchal social norms, domestic abuse, especially against women, is a troublesome issue and failure to report is high. The police are well-funded, centrally government and held to high account. It is trustworthy and efficient, but it can be brutal.
Foreign relations
The foreign policy of the entire nation is shaped by the central government in Komodu. The Parliament is the only institution that has the power to pass treaties into law. Even if the King can sign a law on behalf of Hama and the broader Hamanian Empire indicating his commitment to that treaty, that treaty has no material effect or legal standing in any territory of the Hamanian Empire if it has not been approved by the Parliament into a law. Likewise, even if the King breaks an alliance with another nation or wants to back out of a treaty, he does not have the power to revoke it. Only Parliament can repeal a law or treaty. The King has the power to make peace and declare war, but without the financial and political backing of the Parliament, he will not be able to materially realize his commands.
The King can circumvent some aspects of these powers. He is able to make deals and negotiate with other nations. This gives him the power to direct the activities of the government with other nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for administering and advising the King on foreign policy issues. The King appoints and dismisses ambassadors, recognizes foreign countries and receives the accreditation of foreign emissaries. The Ministry then oversees the Diplomatic Service on a daily basis. The Cabinet also has a role in advising the King on foreign policy issues. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of the People also makes recommendations on foreign policy issues.
Hama is part of the Northern Pact. The Northern Pact is an agreement signed by Laiatan, South Hills, Vekaiyu and Verdrassil. This agreement sets standards and frameworks by which cooperation on issues concerned with and use of the sea are structured and facilitated. This agreement builds on and draws from the Kerilo Accord and creates one of the first structured approaches to international cooperation on activity in the sea. The secretariat thereof is seated in Komodu. This organization was founded in 2018 by the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dajida Taru.
The nation has warm and courteous relations with Kuthernburg (with whom it had once competed for dominance over Borean and Iturian sea routes in the 17th and 18th century), the United Kingdom (the largest Abrahamist majority state in the world), Stratarin, Furnifold, Free Syllvin and Xagrurg. It established diplomatic relations with the Kutherns as early as the 19th century, with the Xagrurgians as early as the 17th century and with the Morstaybishlians as early as the 1900s. The nation has always been active and present on the international stage. It was a major trading nation, deploying merchants as far as Asendavia. It retains icy relations with Packilvania.
Military
Main Article: Military of the Hamanian Empire
The Hamanian Armed Forces forms the military of the Hamanian Empire. It is responsible for protecting the territory and people from foreign and domestic armed attacks. The King of Hama is the commander in chief. Minister of Defense is responsible for political direction and administration. The Chief of Staff is responsible for daily operations and management. The military is made up of three branches. The Hamanian Army forms the terrestrial force which means it works mainly on land. The Hamanian Navy forms the maritime force which means it works mainly at sea. The Hamanian Air Forces forms the aerial branch, meaning it works mainly in the air.
There is compulsory combat training for all men between the ages of 18 and 50. There is compulsory annual military service. There are 200,000 full time volunteer professional soldiers. There are 1 million men in reserve. There are exceptions made for people with mental and physical disabilities. Women may not serve. The active force makes up 1% of the population. The reserve force up 5% of the population. Basic training for volunteers and conscripts lasts for 1 year. There is an extra year of training for career servicemen. Promotion is based on merit.
There are additional forces. Some colonies have paramilitary organisations controlled by the colonial government which supplements law enforcement and military forces. These paramilitary forces are often also responsible for dealing with armed organised crime gangs and guerilla rebels. There are 3 million men in this organisations. Their training generally lasts a year under professional trainers. These forces are indirectly controlled by the central government in Hama. They are simply an addition to the military forces.
The military has a budget of 20 billion kiribs. This forms 5% of the GDP and about 10% of the national budget. The army focuses on mechanised infantry and artillery. The paramilitary forces focus on infantry and cavalry. Some paramilitary organisations have vessels and aircraft, but this is almost always unarmed support. The navy has about 100 ships. Two of these are nuclear powered aircraft carriers. It has replenishment at sea capabilities. The missile forces have long range incendiary ballistic missiles, none of which are chemical or nuclear warheads.
Economy
Main Article: Economy of Hama
Hama is an upper-income country. The estimated total economic output of Hama is 400 billion dollars. The per capita production is estimated to be 20,000 dollars. Hama has a developed industrial economy. The economy of the nation takes place in the framework of a mixed economy. Patents, contracts and private property is respected. People are free to start businesses and enter any profession if they have the will and talent. The government plays a role in mitigating the effects of perfect competition by providing subsidies for the poor for food, housing, education, healthcare and other basic services. The government also handles many basic services such as energy, water, sanitation, and transport. The government also regulates the economy, protecting the environment, and communities from corporate exploitation. Bureaucracy is limited, taxes are low and banking secrecy is respected, making starting a business easy to do and investing in the country lucrative.
The largest sector of the economy is the services sector. It makes up approximately 60% of the economy. The largest segments of the services sector is financial services. The country has sound banking practices and infrastructure (even though its secretive banking policies are criticized). The country also has conservative fiscal policies. Public debt is carefully managed and the deficit is fairly low. The Bank of Hama is the central bank. It manages the banking industry, acts as a lender of last resort, issues currency and advises the government on economic policy. The currency is the dahab. 1 SHD is worth 12 dahabs, while 14 dahabs are worth 14 kiribs. inflation hovers around 3 to 5 percent. Although the dahab is a fiat currency, it is backed by assets (among them hard assets of gold, silver and diamonds and soft assets of foreign currency). This makes the value of the dahab stable.
The financial sector is followed by tourism. Hama has a thriving tourism sector due to its shopping malls, amusement parks, hotels and resorts, historic sites, wildlife, and landscape. The second largest sector of the economy is manufacturing sector. It makes up 35% of the economy. The largest segments of the manufacturing sector are made up of arms manufacturing, shipbuilding, luxury goods and cut diamonds. Arms manufacturing had been declining for many years, but in 2018, the government allowed General Guns (a company from Xagrurg and one of the largest weapons makers in the world) to build factories in the nation to revitalize the domestic industry. Luxury goods, within the context of this article, is a broad group of products such as expensive perfumes, designer clothes, ivory, and other goods such as these. The diverse range of animals in the country has allowed this sector to thrive eg. musk used in perfume is extracted from civets. Komodu, in particular, is a major diamond cutting and trading center.
The primary sector makes up 5% of the economy. There is a large wildlife sector. The wildlife in Hama is heavily exploited to produce luxury goods. An industry has developed around the animals to make this sector sustainable in the long term. There are many game parks and farms for animals such as crocodiles (used to make boots and leather), elephants (used for ivory) and other animals. There is a large livestock farming sector as well. Camel, cattle, sheep, goats, and horses are major domesticated animals. There are some fishing, mining, and forestry, but these operations are small and lack funding. This sector continues to shrink as farmers relocate to the colonies (where the agricultural sector is more robust) and as new entrants into the sector decrease.
The country's major trade partner is firstly its empire. It trades primarily with its own colonies. These trade agreements often favour Hama Hama is able to access raw materials with remarkably little cost. This has enabled to the grow and remain sturdy. The country also trades with Packilvania, the United Kingdom, Xagrurg and Kuthernburg. Outside Yasteria, Aurora is its biggest trade partner. The country has exports of 160 billion dollars. It primarily exports luxury goods, weapons, ships and cut diamonds. The country has imports of 157 billion dollars. It mainly imports raw materials particularly metals and oil, and machinery. The country's economy grew by 3% and this rate of growth is expected to be sustained.
Demographics
Hama has a population of 20 million people. It has a density of 50 people per square kilometre. It has an average annual population growth rate of 1%. Males make up 48% of the population while women make up 52%. Minors make up 33% of the population while majors make up 67% of the population. On average one female has 2 offspring. The infant mortality rate is at 1/1000. The elderly make up 10% of the population.
Citizenship is transferred by birth or conferred upon the second generation descendants of permanent residents. Citizens make up 80% of the population, permanent residents make up 15% of the population and expatriate labour and economic migrants makes up 5% of the population. The nation has restrictive policies on refugees. It has around 1,000 refugees, most of whom come from Packilvania.
95% of the population is religious while 5% is atheist. Abrahamism is practiced by 90% of the population. Islam is practiced by 3%, Christianity is practiced by 1.5% and Judaism is practiced by 0.5% of the population. The Hamanite ethnic group makes up 78% of the population. It is made up of 12 tribes. The largest tribe is the Manonites who make up 12% of the population. Non-Hamanite Hamanians make up 18% of the population. Non-Hamanians form 4% of the population.
The Pacitallian Development and Advancement System rates Hama with a B+ for development and advancement. It has an average life expectancy of 78 years. It has a literacy rate of 99% of the population. As school is compulsory until matriculation, 99% of minors are in school. 98% of majors hold at least a matriculation certification of some kind. 44% of majors have a tertiary qualification. 27% of majors have a Baccalaureate Degree, 7% of majors have a Master's Degree and 3% of majors have a Doctoral Degree. 99% of the population has access to clean water. 97% have access to flush toilets. 95% have access to electricity. 94% have access to indoor plumbing. 93% have access to permanent shelter. 91% have access to at least two meals a day. 60% of the population lives in urban areas and 40% live in rural areas.
Culture
Education
Main article: Education in Hama
The education system in Hama is shaped by the government. School is compulsory between the ages of 7 and 16. Students can extend their education by 1 to 3 years. The education system is designed primarily to prepare students for the university entrance exams. Learners are awarded credits and require a minimum number of credits to progress from one learning level to another and to write the university entrance exams. The schooling culture is very hierarchical, whereby experienced teachers have the seniority of rank over other teachers and teachers have a great deal of authority over the learners they teach and have the right to administer corporal punishment. School lasts from January to December and lasts for a minimum of 3 hours a day. Through the National University Council, students can take courses that contribute towards credits in a particular field. The system of education, while rigid and strict, is generally acclaimed for producing industrious and competent learners. The country has very high reading and mathematics rate. The country also has a solid University system. Many of its universities such as the Komodu Institute of Science and Technology, the University of Komodu and the Abrahamic University of South Hills.
Religion
Further reading: Abrahamism
The largest religion in Hama is Abrahamism. Abrahamism is based on the Book of Faith. The Book of Faith is a synthesis of the shared and fundamental theological values of the three Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. It was published four to five hundred years ago under the auspices of King Bamu. While the adherents themselves ascribe no formal name to the religion, it has become known as Abrahamism.
Abrahamism is a monotheistic religion. The religion states that God is the beneficent omnipresent creator of the universe which is comprised of a physical world (called Urth) and a spiritual world (made up of Heaven or Paradise, and Hell). The demons led by Shatanu attempt to lead humans astray and into destruction, but by the intervention of God and his angels, they are saved. The religion has a variety of moral values, highest of which is charity. The sole mandated ritual is prayer. Regular weekly meeting of communities is encouraged in a house of worship. The religion is one of the largest in the world. The largest community is in the United Kingdom (mostly under the Jubliakism denomination).
Sports
Hama has a rich history of sports. Camel and horse riding are major sports. Desert and off road motorcycle and automobile rallies are widely enjoyed. Falconry is also a major sport. Association football or soccer is the biggest sport. The Hamanian Empire has regular competitions among its colonies in sports to encourage unity. The nation has played with, and even hosted, other nations.
Art
The arts have been strongly influenced by the Abrahamist and Islamic religions and Arab and Persian culture. In fashion, turbans and pointy shoes are common for men, especially in the upper class. Islam-inspired female headscarfs are worn as well. Dress is generally conservative and flamboyant. Cotton and silk are major fabrics and a distinctive style of embroidery and embellishment has developed.
The building style follows Arabian and Persian architecture. There is a strong use of arabesque as a decorative motif. Due to Abrahamist and Islamic restrictions on the portrayal of humans and animals in art, calligraphy and plant motifs are dominant. Due to the heat, buildings (especially in cities) are close together. Structures usually enclose gardens. Horticulture makes use of shallow pools of water to keep the garden cool, with strong use of native plants that are arranged in rigid formations. Domes, minaret towers, onion arches and colonnades are common elements.
Performance
Poetry and storytelling are important schools of oral performance. There is a strong emphasis on complex metaphors and rhythmic word placement such as rhymes or assonance. Music has developed the same lyrical composition. Sitars, lutes and gamelans are used in musical performance. Hamanese singing is characterised by anti-nasality, complex melisma and use of vocal fry and whistle are lauded.
Dance theatre is very common and widely enjoyed. In this art form, the performance use dance and body language, accompanied by narration and instrumental music to tell a story. Unfortunately this art form has not left the stage due to its incompatibility with modern filmmaking. Numerous Hamanese films are produced usually centred around social issues and familial contexts.
