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|national_motto             = "Haere a mutu" ("Continue Regardless")
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|national_anthem             = ''u Oa u makaaki u Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana'' ("God bless the Emperor")
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|national_motto =     "Kia hoa a ro komotua" ("Continue, Regardless")
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|national_anthem =   ''"[[u Loanu e taka]]"'' ("The Boy and the Sea")
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|capital =           La Rochelle
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|ethnic_groups =     [[wikipedia:human|Human]]
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|capital                     = [[La Rochelle]] (Tokapa)
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|demonym =           Oan
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|largest_city                = [[Port of the Rock]] (Kokoru)
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|government_type =   Constitutional monarchy and direct democracy
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|official_languages          = [[Oan language]] (Reōa)
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|leader_title1 =     [[Defender of The Oan Isles|Defender]]
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|leader_name1 =     [[Defender of The Oan Isles#Incumbent|Ese Ulua]]
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|demonym                     = Oan
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|leader_title2 =     Head of government
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|ethnic_groups = Oan (majority) and other [[Polynesia]]n peoples
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|leader_name2 = National Council
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|government_type         = Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
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|legislature =       National Assembly
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|leader_title1               = [[Emperor of Polynesia|Emperor]] (Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana)
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|area_km2 =          500,000
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|leader_title2               = Head of Diplomacy and Immigration (Upoko ta ku Hautoa e ku Manene)
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|population_estimate = 90 million
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|HDI =               .948
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|established_event3          = Annexation of Kōhatu
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|currency =           [[Oan Dollar]]
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|percent_water              = negligible
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|GDP_nominal                 = 340 billion KRB
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The '''Realm of the Oan Isles''' (Reōa: ''i Rohe ta i Kōa'') is an island nation in the south Pacific Ocean. Lazlowia lies to the west. The country has an area of approximately 44,150km². It has a warm, humid and rainy climate. It has many forests and mountains. The first humans inhabited the island approximately 2,000 years ago. They were united by Ahua I 800 years ago.
  
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The Realm of the Oan Isles is a nation in [[the East Pacific]]. The Home Islands, refer to the map, lie between [[Xiopothos]], the [[Asian Pacific Islands]] and [[Lazlowia]], while sharing a land border with [[Staynes|Staynish Pacific Territory]]. The nation also has colonies in the Pacific Ocean and on Gondwana.  
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The largest city is the Port of the Rock (Reōa: ''Kokoru''): the biggest port in the land. It is followed by the capital, [[La Rochelle]] (Reōa: ''Tokapa''), a major financial and cultural centre. The total population is approximately 8.6 million people. The official and most spoken language is [[Oan language|Reōa]]. The largest ethnic group is the Oan nation (Reōa: ''Iwi Oa''). The largest religion is the Polynesian branch of the Evangelical Protestant tradition of the Christian religion.
  
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The Oan Isles is a constitutional monarchy and direct democracy. The head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces is the Defender, Ese Ulua, while the executive branch consists of the collective head of government, known as the National Council. The legislature contains all adult citizens who vote on, debate, and propose bills through an online app. The government has three layers: national, provincial, and local. These three branches have checks and balances between them: legislative, executive and judiciary. The rule of law and rights of the people are respected in practice and enumerated in the Third Constitution of the Oan Isles.
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The country is a developed one. It has a [[Pacitalian Development and Advancement System]] rating of A. It has a GDP (nominal) of 340 billion kiribs. It is led by services such as banking and information technology. It had exports of 62 billion kiribs. The biggest export goods are high tech products and fish. Although the Auroran-Pacific War had a negative effect on the economy, the HDI remains high, poverty and unemployment remain low and inflation and growth remain moderate. Its strongest trade, diplomatic and military allies are the [[Great Morstaybishlia|Morstaybishlian Empire]] and [[Kuthernburg]]
  
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The Oan Isles is spread across multiple timezones, in fact the international dateline divides the Home Islands from the Oan Pacific and Gondwana territories, and has one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones on Urth and a medium land surface area. The Oan Isles experiences earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. It is often hot and humid. The Oan Isles is mostly mountainous and covered in tropical rainforests. The majority of people live in cities, the largest of which are the Port of the Rock and the capital city, La Rochelle. The Oan Isles has an excellent trackrecord in environmental protection and is a mega diverse nation. The national animal is the Spix's Macaw.
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The country is regarded as a great power in international politics. The National Defence Service forms the military of the Oan Isles. It has a budget of 11.5 billion kiribs and an active manpower of 86,100 personnel, and 30 commissioned vessels among which is a light aircraft carrier. The country is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The Emperor (Reōa: ''Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana'') is the ceremonial head of state.
  
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The Oan Isles has a diverse population. The 99.9% of the approximately 120 million strong population is human. The largest cultural group is the polynesian Oan ethnic group followed by smaller groups, who are often descendants of immigrants from elsewhere. The Oan Isles has many religions. Christianity is by far the largest. Many people practice syncretism with the second largest religion, Oan traditional religion, and smaller minority religions. Minority and women's rights are respected in practice.
 
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The Oan Isles has a strong economy of approximately 3 trillion dollars and a per capita GDP of 33,333 dollars. It uses the Oan dollar (managed and issued by the Bank of The Oan Isles) and the [[Kirib]] as legal tender. The state (and state owned enterprise) make up three quarters of the economy. The services sector makes up half, the secondary sector makes up two fifths and the primary sector makes up a tenth of the economy. The Oan Isles's major trade partners are [[Staynes]], [[Caltharus]], [[Nation/Dragonia|Dragonia]] and [[Tuvaltastan]] with large exports of manufactured goods and imports of raw materials. The Oan Isles benefits from its strategic location, but is marred by its high debt.
 
 
== History ==
 
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[History of The Oan Isles]].
 
  
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== Geography ==
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=== Latianburg Insurgency ===
  
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The Oan Isles is made up, mostly, of islands. The only continous land area is on the colony of Oan Gondwana. The Oan Isles lies from 0° latitude to 27°S latitude and from 140°E longitude and 133°W longitude. It has an area of 500,000km² or 312,500miles². It has ??? islands, atolls and islets. It has a length of ???km or ???miles and a breadth of ???km or ???miles. The Oan Isles is generally mountainous. The  It has an average elevation of 1,200m. Its highest point is Heavenly Mountain, which has a height of 4,000 metres above sea level. Its lowest point is sea level. Its longest river is the Huana River (or the River of Light) which has a length of approximately 780km and has its source in the Truimphant Mountains that form part of the border with Rijelv.
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On April 1, 2017, the Oan Isles requested a purchase of military hardware from Stratarin. In April 2017, a group of terrorists launched an insurgency in Latianburg. Cafe Net, an Oan internet service provider had begun operations in the country. Soldiers from the Oan armed forced were sent to protect the facility. Unfortunately, in spite of their best efforts, Niana Takatunuye (the head of the branch and the sister of the CEO of Cafe Net) was captured by a terrorist called Muttar Mimahid.
  
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Most of the islands on the west were formed from volcanic activity when the tectonic plates of the Pacific and Auroran Shelves experienced a great degree of movement ??? years ago. The islands from the centre to the east are residues of continental drift. This is explained by immense differences in their mineral compositions. Large reserves of igneous rock such as marble and granite can be found, along with the presence of many extinct or dormant volcanoes. Those to the east are characterised by metamorphic and sedimentary rock such as dolomite. The Oan Isles has abundant mineral resources. It has ??? kilolitres of untapped natural gas reserves and ??? kilolitres of petroleum reserves. It has a large amount of sea salt measuring some ??? kilotonnes.
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On 23 April she was rescued from the Al Jaheed. Furnifoldian soldiers managed to find the Al Jaheed cell, locate and extract Miss Takatunuye. Muttar Mimahid was captured by the Kuthernburg forces. The Oan Isles joined the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth as a result of the events Latianburg. Adam Bly of the Furnifold Times criticised the Oan Isles for using the organisation to advance its interests and promote its will. Mauia Uweleye followed up with his own article, criticising the Oan government.
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On 26 April 2017, the request for military hardware from Stratarin was approved and the hardware was delivered.
  
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=== Biodiversity ===
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On 18 May 2017, the Oan Isles reaffirmed relations with Latianburg and Kuthernburg. Oan companies were granted lucrative contracts to operate in those nations especially in telecommunications and information technology, aid was exchange and general ties were improved.  
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[[File:Spixmacaw.jpg|300px|thumbnail|The Spix macaw (''Cyanopsitta spixii'') is the Oan national animal.]]
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Oan Gondwana and some eastern islands have a savannah and grassland biome. This means it has a reasonably well developed tree network, but is is not thick enough to be called a forest, and lacks many smaller bushes and shrubs that would characterise it as a thicket. The grassland is rather straight forward in that there are enormous plains. The rest of the country often has thicker tree networks, and coupled with the consistent precipitation, are called tropical rainforests. There are mangrove forests on some islands. There are succulent and fine leafed plants in a small part of Oan Gondwana, where the it is very dry, sandy and hot, with almost desert like conditions. There are many palm trees, such as date and coconut palms which are often called the "national tree".
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The Oan Isles is a megadiverse country. It has many endemic animal species. These include cranes, storks, herons and other waterbirds which enjoy the many rivers, lakes and wetlands. There are also many eagles, vultures, parrots and macaws and birds of paradise. There are also many amphibians these include newts, salamanders, toads and frogs some of which are poisonous. There are also many arthropods such as tarantulas and scorpions, beetles, mantises, mosquitoes, glow worms, kaiko bugs and many more, some being poisonous or vectors of disease often found in the new and sparsely inhabited colonies in the central pacific. There are many mammals such as enormous fruit bats, capibara, otters, sloths, great and lesser apes and monkeys, hippopotami, many lesser members of the genus panthera and wild members of the genus canis such as dingoes and wild dogs, and antelope. There are many reptiles such as constrictors and venomous snakes, giant lizards, crocodiles and alligators, and chameleons.
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=== Auroran-Pacific War ===
  
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There are enormous amounts of marine wild life. These include the gigantic network of coral reefs. They are not only attractive for their vibrant colours, but provide shelter and food for many animals. These include eels, star fish, anemones, urchins, seaweed, tuna, clown fish, hake, dolphins, whales and porpoises, manatees and catfish, sea slugs and cucumbers, clams, mussels and other shell fish, crayfish, shrimp and prawns.
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In 26 May 2017, the Al Jaheed attacked Yor and hacked Cafe Net servers in La Rochelle. They virtually shut down the Cafe Net system for much of the world. The scope and impact of the attack led to general alarm about the Al Jaheed's technical expertise, resources and ability to inflict serious damage on Oan interest. On the same day, the Al Jaheed bombed a part of the National Security Service headquarters. Although the damage was quickly repaired, it led to a desire to engage more aggressively with the Al Jaheed.
  
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=== Climate ===
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On May 27, 2017, Rangitanga, Ehe, received the Blue Medal from Kuthernburg on behalf of the brave actions of the Oan armed forces.
  
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The vast majority of the Oan Isles have  tropical climate. The Oan Isles lies between the tropic of Makara and the Aequator. They are mostly humid and hot with average temperatures of 30°C and humidity levels of ???. The highest recorded temperature was 50°C in Aequator Island. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -20°C on the peak of Heavenly Mountain. The mountains often rise so far above the earth and into the sky, that the temperatures drop well below freezing. The water on their summits is perpetually frozen, forming glaciers.  
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This attack was particularly damaging because it damaged the Oan Isles voting infrastructure. The Oan Isles had been a direct democracy that had used an online application to give everyone in the nation the power to vote over laws. The terrorist who conducted the attack was arrested. It was Muttar Mimahid. This attack deeply hurt the nation, but led it to support the former Rangitanga, Ehe I (known as Ese Ulua to non-Oans).
  
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The West and Central parts of the Oan Isles have three seasons. The Summer is hot and humid and lasts 4 months, with consistent, but medium rainfall. The Monsoon lasts for four months and it rains torrentially. Cyclones often occur in this period. The largest was Cyclone Salua, killing 300 people apprpximately 90 years ago. The winter months have medium temperatures and less rain. Droughts do intermittenly occur due to the El Niño phenomenon. Oan Gondwana and the eastern islands have cooler temperatures and drier conditions although it seldom drops below 0°C even in winter.
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A state of emergency was declared and he was granted sweeping powers to deal with the threat that Al Jaheed posed. On 28 May 2017, Stephen Realua, the former Ambassador of the Oan Isles to the Auroran Continental Assembly, submitted a report to the ACA outlining the threat that Al Jaheed post and the assertive response that was needed to deal with it, and criticised the ACA for failing to act effectively on the matter. On behalf of the Rangitanga, he declared that the Oan Isles would invade the Yor Isles where the Al Jaheed was apparently located and operating from.  
  
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== Politics ==
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On 29 May 2017, Lambertus VII, the High King of Stratarin called a meeting of countries to discuss a coup in Xagrurg in which the legitimate government was overthrown, and the fascist alliance its leaders formed with Ethalria that threatened the stability of the continent. This group became known as the Allies. Viktor Drugov, the leader of Stratarin, was nearly assasinated at the meeting on June 4, 2017.
  
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The politics of the Oan Isles take place in the framework of a constitutional monarchy and direct democracy.
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Rurin Lukin, his deputy, was killed along with others in the Stratarin line of succession. Mikhail Starikov took on the position. The Oans, and others were suspicious of his and likened the take over to a coup. Rangitanga Ehe I was a vocal critic of the South East Pacific Coalition and believed that it ought to be disbanded, but there was fear that Starikov would use a war to achieve that.
  
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The [[Defender of The Oan Isles|Defender of the Realm]], is the head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces, Ese Ulua. He is elected every seven years by the Council of Chiefs from among its members. The Defender appoints the National Council with the approval of the National Assembly and appoints the members of the National Court with the approval of the National Council. He represents the Oan Isles and its people, performs or presides over various rituals and ceremonies, confers honours, designates national monuments and symbols, and presides over meetings of the Council of Chiefs. He has reserve powers to deal with emergencies.
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On June 8, 2017, assassins from Ethalria killed Thadeus, King of Horales and Crown Prince of Staynes. The attack sent shockwaves throughout the world and further fixed Oan resolve against the Axis powers. The Axis powers was an alliance made up of Xagrurg, Ethalria and Stratarin, against whom the Allies, of whom the Oan Isles was a part, fought. On June 10, the Oan Isles sent a request to the Staynish government to invade Xagrurg and humanitarian and military aid was sent to Kostoria Obertonia in preparation for a Xagrurgian invasion. On June 11, Caltharus invaded Ethalria.
  
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The National Council is the collective head of government of the Oan Isles and forms the executive branch of the national government. The members discuss and vote on major issues together. Every year the position of Chairman rotates among them. The chairman presides over meetings, enforces the rules, represents the body and coordinates their activities. This is currently Locklyn Le Roy. They develop policies and execute laws and oversee departments that fall within the purview of their portfolios. The portfolios and their officeholders are as follows:
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The Oans undertook a diplomatic assault on Stratarin to isolate and weaken them. On June 12, 2017, the Oan Isles imposed sanctions on Stratarin. When asked for reasons for this action, the Oan Isles cited the alleged coup d'etat, renegation of SEPC laws and other reasons, and imposed further conditions on Stratarin. These were deflected by the Stratarians. The diplomatic tensions culminated in the resignation of Fyodr Lyvov, Minister for Foreign Affairs for Stratarin two days later. Tretrid supported the Oan demands.
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* Member for Foreign Affairs: Locklyn Le Roy
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* Member for Defence: Kiahuaeni Luawuye
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* Member for Finance, Labour, Trade and the Economy: Kia Uye
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* Member for Police, Corrections, Security and Justice (Justice Minister of The Oan Isles): Iohana Toaye
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* Member for The Sea, Agriculture, Forestry and the Environment (Nature Minister of The Oan Isles): Aia Salua
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* Member for The Home, Health, Welfare and Social Development (The Home Minister of The Oan Isles): Noa Toaye
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* Member for Transport, Energy, Mineral Resources and Urban Development (The Urban Minister of The Oan Isles): Saul Takalua
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* Member for Education, Science, Tourism, Sport and Art (Education Minister of The Oan Isles): Lua Oaye
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The governments of both the provinces and the local communities have an executive component led by the Governors and Mayors respectively, elected by their provincial and local assemblies every five years to lead the executive branches of those governments.
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On June 18, 2017, Ehe I (also known as Ese Ulua) called the leaders of four Atlantian countries to a meeting in La Rochelle to ask for assistance for the war. Mister Leader II of Mexregiona, Bartholomew Smith of Tretrid, King Calvin I of the Atlae Isles and Queen Naomi II of Kuthernburg attended and resolved to lend help. Monoherra Markka IV of Asian Pacific Islands attended as an observer.  
  
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The legislative components of the national, provincial and local governments, reflect the direct democratic nature of the Oan Isles. The National Assembly is made up of all adult citizens who are allowed to vote, the Provincial Assembly is made up of all adult citizens who have a right to vote who have lived in the province for over two years and the same applies to local assemblies. They debate, vote on and propose bills through an online application.
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Another war erupted in Atlantia when various rogue states and former members of the Atlae Isles attempted to cede from the country and join sides with the Axis powers. Only Kuthernburg was eventually able to lend a hand. On 24 June, 2017, an Oan task force was sent from Karaihe (known to foreigners as Crystal City) to assist Kostoria-Obertonia. On the next day, a troops were flown into North Yor as part of an assault to reclaim the islands for the Xagrurgian Republic.
  
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The judicial system follows common law in all criminal and most civil cases and customary law in personal and family matters when the matter applies to ethnic Oans. The National Court is the highest court, receives appeals and has general jurisdiction over the whole nation. Provincial Courts receive appeals and have general jurisdiction in the provinces they preside over. Regional courts and local courts conduct trials or civil applications. In all cases except the National Court, when a vacancy occurs the judges of the relevant court propose a replacement to the Defender of the Realm for his approval.
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On June 29, 2017, the Oan soldiers took the Rob Matterson Military Hospital in the capital of the Yor Isles. On June 30, 2017, Kuthern and Oan forces failed to take an airbase. On July 10, 2017, a part of the capital city of Yor was successfully taken. On July 11, 2017, the Oans had failed to take a powerplant and 80 soldierd were killed. This caused a great political stir in the Oan Isles. On 15 July, during the Coronation of the Asendavian Kaiser, Rangitaga Oaloanu, spoke to Erwin Pipua, and they agreed to end the war. On July 16, the Kutherns began the process to declare a ceasefire. On the same day Oan soldiers were evacuated out the area. Of the 7,000 soldiers deployed there, 700 men were killed.
  
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Political parties do not exist in the Oan Isles as the electorate forms the legislature.
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On July 17, 2016, a commission of inquiry was set up to investigate Oan involvement in the war. It mostly cleared the Oan government of guilt. On 20 July 2017, Mauia Uweleye submitted a petition for a referendum on the autonomy of the Noan Isles (also known as Konoa in the Oan language).  
  
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=== Foreign relations ===
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On August 3, propaganda pamphlets were dropped in Kostoria Obertonia and Xagrurg, encourage dissent against the Greater Xagrurgian Imperial government. Aid was sebt to Yor the next day which was in fact hidden drones. On 5 August 2017 Oan/Kuthern drones attacked three Xagrurgian cities. On 6 August 2017, the referendum was held and autonomy for the Noan Isles (Konoa) was overwhelmingly approved. On the same day, the Oan navy began fighting the remnants of the Xagrurgian navy.
  
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The Defender represents  the Oan Isles. The daily work of diplomacy is handled by The Member of the National Council for Foreign Affairs. The National Assembly must ratify all treaties and international agreements. The government foreign policy is mostly focused on Auroran integration and cooperation and economic development. The Oan Isles is a member of the [[World Assembly]] and of the [[Auroran Continental Assembly]]. The Oan Isles maintains strong relations with [[Nation/Dragonia|Dragonia]] and [[Tuvaltastan]].
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On August 7 2017, the Oan navy sank all but two Xagrurgian ships. On 9 August 2017, a boy was arrested in Asian Pacific Islands for treason. This sparked protests. Prince Oaloanu was sent to mediate.
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On same day, the Oans blockaded Yor and attacked Nuremkastel in Kostoria Obertonia.
  
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As a member of the ACA, the Oan Isles has numerous responsibilities. These include providing or permitting the free movement of goods, services, capital and citizens of Auroran member states, refraining from declaring war upon other members and in fact defend them from unprovoked attacks. It is also obliged to maintain embassies with all member states, which it does. The Oan Isles refrains from joining other pacts or alliances such as the [[SEPCF|South East Pacific Coalition]] and [[FPA|Fire Pact Alliance]] due to its tenuous position in the Pacific ocean, where it lies between its most  important member states.
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=== Konoan Autonomy ===
  
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It further exchanged embassies with The [[Celan Empire]], [[Atlaesia]] and  
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On 14 August 2017, the deputy head of the Portfolio on Finance and the Economy published a gloomy report on the Oan economy. On the whole, it was expected to and did, indeed, shrink. On August 15, 2017, a law was passed that formally put Noan autonomy into practice.
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On 16 August 2017, the state of emergency that had given Ehe I and his son Oaloanu sweeping powers since April 2017 was ended. On August 25, 2017, the Noan Territorial Government passed its fundamental law. On 30 August 2017, elections were held for the Noan Territorial Assembly. The Konoan People's Party, led by Maui Uye-Ahua, won resoundingly. On 31 August 2017, was appointed the Leader of the Noan Territorial Government.
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'''''Main article''''': ''[[Defence Forces of The Oan Isles]]''
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The Oan Defence Services form the military of The Oan Isles. They are responsible for the defence of Oan territory, projection of her power and protection of her allies. They are made up of three branches: the Terrestrial, Maritime and Aerial Defence Services. They are under the authority of the civilian government and within the portfolio of the Member of the National Council for Defence, Kiahuaeni Uye, while the operational head and highest ranking officer is Admiral Tukama Uataka. It is supplied by a combination of local and foreign suppliers. It is headquartered in the capital, La Rochelle, and its operations are coordinated by the Joint Operations Command. The O.D.S. is an entirely volunteer force. The O.D.S. has an operating budget of 50 billion kiribs and employs 150,000 personnel.
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=== Union of the Crowns of the Asian Pacific Islands and the Oan Isles ===
  
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The O.D.S. operates and has seen action mostly within the territory of The Oan Isles. It does participate in international and foreign operations as well. In 2016, The M.D.S. was instrumental in expanding Oan territory into what is now The Oan Gondwana and Pacific Territories, Harmony and Tranquility Islands. In 2017 it successfully protected the Oan Cafe Net branch in Latianburg and evacuated Oan citizens from that country, with the help of the [[Nation/Furnifold|Furnifold]]ian forces deployed there. It participates in operations of the joint ACA forces headquartered in Weyrcliff, [[Dragonia]].
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On 2 September 2017, the Noan, Oan and Islander leaders met in Sanglong to sign a treaty that would unite the crowns of the Oan Isles and the Asian Pacific Islands. On September 5, 2017, the Treaty was signed. On 6 September 2017, the Rangitanga, Oaloanu, became the head of state of both the Oan Isles and the Asian Pacific Islands.  
  
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=== Administrative divisions ===
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=== Cyclone Mable ===
  
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[[File:Oanprovinces.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Provinces and Unincorporated Territories (Colonies) of The Oan Isles]]
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On September 7, 2017, Cyclone Mable swept through the country's south, causing fairly subdued damage. On 13 September 2017, the Oan Isles left the Auroran Continental Assembly. On September 19, 2017, the Oan Isles and other members held a conference
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The Oan Isles is made up of 6 provinces which comprise what is typically called "the home islands". This is because they are the original islands from which the Oan nation originates and the vast majority of the population, economy and infrastructure of the Oan Isles are located here. These are The Provinces of the:
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* Rock Island -- which is where the capital city of the nation, La Rochelle and Port of the Rock are located. It has a total population of 40 million people and a density of 5,000 people a square kilometre. The indigenous rain forests have largely been reduced to public parks scattered through out the large cities. A large amount of land is acquired through land reclamation.
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* Heavenly Island -- has a population of 30 million people. They are also very closely packed together into a small space. Peripheral islands are preserved as marine sanctuaries and wildlife conservation while the main island is an agglomeration of many cities, the largest being Heavenly City.
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* Serenity Island -- is slightly more " laid back" than the preceding provinces, but it is still densely populated. It has 20 million people. The rainforests are preserved as public parks while the peripheral islands are left unscathed from the destructive power of man. Serenity hosts the annual airshow that forms celebrations for the armed forces and a showcase for defence technology. Like all the provinces and cities, they have avoided destroying their beaches by refusing to build close to them except in key areas.
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* Crystal Island -- while the tallest mountain is Heavenly island, this island is more jagged and difficult and has the highest average elevation. The cities are built high into the mountains and dug into valleys and tunnels. This results in the unique cityscapes of this island province. It has close to 10 million people.
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* The Northern Islands once had the most number of islands. Its population was split up more across islands. It has a population of 7 million people.
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There are additionally colonies or more formally known as unincorporated territories. This means that because the political, financial and other difficulties that the state is facing, it is unable to extend certain rights or deliver certain public services or establish certain institutions. The government is then forced to govern the areas itself, directly. The Oan Isles has a number of such places, these are:
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== Geography ==
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* Harmony Islands -- These form the southern portion of the newly acquired territories to the north of home islands of the Oan Isles named by General Oaluoa Uye. They have a population of 3 million people, mostly located in or around the city of Harmony
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* Tranquility Islands -- These are the northern most islands. They have a population of 2,5 million people, most of live around or in Tranquility City. Some of these islands, such as Aequator Island have been availed to the Emberwood Coast Space Program for use as  launching site.
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* Oan Pacific Territories -- This is the collective name for all the Oan islands in the Pacific between the home islands and Gondwana, made up of The Peace and Pristine archipelagos. They have a total population of 500,000 people who are relatively dispersed fairly evenly throughout the islands although the city of Pristine City, which is at the middle point of the Pacific, is the most built up settlement followed by Midway, another major settlement.
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* Oan Gondwana Territories-- This is the first piece of continuous continental part of the Oan Isles and probably the most strategic other than the home islands themselves of course. They connect the Gulf of Gondwana to The Pacific Ocean, a first. Their major settlement are the Port of the Light and La Lumo which house most of the population of 4 million total settlers. Oan Gondwana has diverse ecosystems and untapped natural resource potential.
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The Oan judicial system is widely regarded as free, fair, impartial, independent and incorruptible. Training, discipline and protection of judges and lawyers and other officers in the system as a whole is scrupulous and unfailing. The highest courts are the National and Provincial Courts which receive appeals and the lowest are regional and local courts which conduct trials. Tribunals exist to mediate and resolve disputes amicably before resorting to litigation. Free legal advice and representation can be sought from the excellent attorneys at the Justice Office, especially when one cannot find help. The rule of law is upheld and the people's rights are protected in practice.
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Oan Isles is located on the planet Urth on the eastern end of the Pacific Ocean. It lies between 140°E and 155°E, and between 5°S and 15°S. It is an island nation. The country is made up of approximately 33 islands. It shares a land border with the Staynish Pacific Territory on one of its islands. Lazlowia lies to the west, and the Staynish Pacific Territory lies to the west and north. Oan Isles has an area of 44,159 square kilometres which is also 17,246 square miles.  
  
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The [[Oan Police Service]] or O.P.S. is the law enforcement agency of the national government. It has two branches: The Maritime and Terrestrial Police Services. The Maritime Police Service or M.P.S. is responsible for lae enforcement at sea, especially dealing with and preventing piracy, poaching, and smuggling, and maintaining sea marks and conducting relief operations especially disaster and search and rescue. The Terrestrial Police Services are responsible for law enforcement on the Oan Pacific and Oan Gondwana Territory, and conduct special operations when asked to by the provincial and local governments. The Provincial and local governments bear most of the responsibility for law enforcement and correctional services within their jurisdiction.
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Oan Isles has an average height above sea level of 50 metres. The lowest point is sea level. The height here is 0 metres above sea level. The heighest point is Karaka Mountain. Most islands are topographically similar. The largest body of fresh water is Matomato Lake. It has a surface area of 340km². The longest river is the Nakahi River. It is 200 kilometres long. The biggest island is Toka Island.
  
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Through progressive social policies -- for instance in education and social welfare -- and a efficient and efficacious police system, the Oan Isles is virtually free from crime.
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Oan Isles was formed millions of years ago from movement in the Urth's tectonic plates particularly the Pacific and Yasteria Major tectonic plates. The mineral composition of the island reflects this process. Most of the islands are geologically similar due to the uniformity of the process by which they were formed. Most of the rock is sedimentary rock. Over millions of years, layers of sediment formed and hardened into rock. Kōa has generally fertile soil. Various minerals are present in the ground, particularly iron, copper, nickel and aluminium.
  
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=== Biodiversity ===
  
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The Revenue Service of The Oan Isles is responsible for collecting all taxes, levies and rates on behalf of the national, provincial and local governments through a variety of subsidiary bodies and branches. The national government charges a tax of 80% on the income of the top 5% of earners (approximately 3,5 million people). They earn an average 1,000,000 kiribs, contributing 2,8 trillion kiribs to the state coffers or 70% of all taxes. The rest of the 3,5 trillion dollars in revenue are made up by smaller taxes and revenue from state entrepreneurship.
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The Oan Isles has a large amount of animal, plant and fungal species. Some of these are only found on Oan Isles. There are rainforests, wetlands, sand dune islands, pseudo-alpine and thicket biomes. The biodiversity of Oan Isles faces many challenges. Deforestation for housing and farmland threatens forests and the organisms that live in them. Pollution from industries also poses a risk to the organisms. Kōa is very close to the equator. It is often very humid, rainy and hot. Vegetation thrives under these conditions. Most of the country is covered by rainforests. There are numerous tree ferns such as [[Wikipedia:Silver fern|Ponga]] (or silver fern), [[Wikipedia:Mamaku|Mamaku]] or [[Wikipedia:Tuakura|Tuakura]]. There are numerous conifers such as [[Wikipedia:Kauri|Kauri]], [[Wikipedia:Kahikatea|Kahikatea]] and [[Wikipedia:Manoao|Manoao]]. There are numerous flowering trees such as [[Wikipedia:Akeake|Akeake]], [[Wikipedia:Kanono|Kanono]] and [[Wikipedia:Hīnau|Hīnau]].
  
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As will be discussed further in the section The Economy, the state is the main driver of the economy. It generates money from dividends paid out through its large stake in many corporate entities, through rental fees and capital gains. Its holdings are managed through the state holding company, The Oan Sovereign Fund. Provincial and local governments charge other taxes and conduct their own commercial activities.
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There are many birds. Birds are the dominant non-human warm blooded animals. There are flightless birds such as [[Wikipedia:Kiwi (bird)|kiwi]], [[Wikipedia:Cassowary|cassowary]] and the [[Wikipedia: Moa|moa]]. There are numerous flying birds such as [[Wikipedia:Haast's eagle|Haast's eagle]], [[Wikipedia:Tropicbird|tropicbirds]], [[Wikipedia:Albatross|toroa]] (or albatross), [[Wikipedia:Takapu]] (a type of gannet), [[Wikipedia:Karuhiruhi|Karuhiruhi]] (a type of cormorant), [[Wikipedia:Putangitangi|Putangitangi]] (a type of duck), [[Wikipedia:Ibis|ibis]], [[Wikipedia:Spoonbill|spoonbill]], [[Wikipedia:Oystercatcher|Torea]] (a type of oystercatcher), [[Wikipedia:Pheasant|pheasant]], [[Wikipedia:Tuturuatu|Tuturuatu]] (a type of plover) and [[Wikipedia:Weka|Weka]] (a type of crake). There are numerous reptiles and amphibians. There are reptiles such as [[Wikipedia:Tuatara|tuatara]], ''[[Wikipedia:Oligosoma|Oligosoma]]'' (skinks such as aorangi, kakahu, tatahi, small eared, small-scaled, spotted, shore, green and moko) and [[Wikipedia:Geckos of New Zealand|geckos]] (almost all of which are viviparous such as kawekaweau, takitimu, green, jewelled, common, forest and black eyed). There are numerous frogs of the ''[[Wikipedia:Leiopelma|Leiopelma]]'' genus such as the ''hamiltoni, horchstetteri, pakeka'' and ''waitomo''. There are few indigenous terrestrial mammals and these are the [[Wikipedia:kuri|kurī]] dog, [[Wikipedia: kiore|kiore]] rat, and three types of bats: short-tailed, lesser short-tailed and long-tailed. Almost all other mammals are domestic animals.
  
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A shortfall of funds does occur, forcing the state to borrow money, accruing debt. This debt is sold to the citizens as bonds, particularly the richest, who own 90% of Oan debt. Citizens buy treasury bonds, the money is used to pay back debt to banks and foreign governments. The government pays the citizens minute amounts of money in return over an extremely long period. So far the state has remained buoyant on its 10 trillion kiribs of debt. Through its welfare programs and subsidies, most citizens do not generate large amounts of debt, in fact there is a fairly positive leakage or savings rate.
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There are many marine animals. There warm blooded animals such as whales, dolphins and porpoises. There are many types of crabs, lobster, shrimp and prawns. There are many types of rays. There are many types of [[Wikipedia:Moray eel|Moray eels]]. There are many types of salt water fish such as herring, haddock, pilchards, hake, tuna, sailfish, and angelfish. There are many types of freshwater fish such as elephantnose, pufferfish, catfish, butterflyfish, bushfish, mudfish and lungfish.
  
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'''''Main article:''''' ''[[Economy of The Oan Isles]]''
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Oan Isles has a monsoon jungle climate. It rains for much of the year. It is humid. It is generally warm. This stems from its proximity to the Aequator. It is classified as a tropical monsoon jungle climate. Precipitation averages above 60mm, although it is higher in the monsoon season and lower in the drier months of the year. Extreme weather is not uncommon. Cyclones sometimes occur. For example, Cyclone Mable tore through the area in 2017, causing damage to infrastructure and death to livestock.
  
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The Oan Isles has a GDP of 3 trillion [[South Hills|SHD]]. Three quarters of the economy are made up of the state and state-owned enterprise and a quarter is made up of the private sector. The biggest sector of the economy is the services sector which accounts for half of the economy, while the secondary sector accounts for two fifths and the rest is made up of the primary sector.  
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[Politics of the Oan Isles]]''
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[[File:Oaloanu.jpg|thumbnail|Oaloanu, the Emperor of Polynesia]]
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The politics of the Oan Isles take place in the framework of a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Constitution of the Oan Isles forms the constituting document. It established the Crown of Polynesia as the source of the sovereignty of the nation and the authority of the government. Although it establishes the Emperor of Polynesia (''Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana'') currently His Serene Majesty, Oahoanu, of the royal house of Ahua as the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the power to rule is divided among three branches: the judiciary, the executive and the legislature.  
  
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The Oan Isles has two currencies. It uses the [[Kirib]] for foreign transactions, while it uses the [[Oan Dollar]] for domestic transactions. The Oan dollar is pegged to the kirib. The [[Bank of The Oan Isles]] is the central bank of The Oan Isles. The debt of the Oan Isles is over twice the value of GDP and wasted spending runs into billions of dollars. The Oan Isles benefits from its strategic location between the continents of [[Aurora]] and [[Gondwana]], from a productive population, efficient management of the economy and access to an abundance of non-mineral natural resources. Although income is distributed unevenly, this is mitigated by high taxes and a large welfare system.
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The executive branch is comprised of the Council of Ministers. The head of government and leader of a multi-party system is the Prime Minister, currently Maui Uye-Ahua (the leader of the Konoa People's Party). The Council of Ministers executes the law. Each minister oversees a portfolio. The Prime Minister appoints each member of the Council of Ministers with the approval of a majority of the National Assembly. The National Assembly can force the government to resign by a vote of no-confidence. The current executive is comprised of ministers from the Pacifist Party, Green Party and the Konoa People's Party.
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[[File:Oan National Assembly Building.jpg|thumbnail|left|Oan National Assembly Building]]
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The National Assembly forms the unicameral legislature. It has the power to make and amend laws (excluding the Constitution of the Oan Isles which can only be amended by referendum). The National Assembly is elected by party list proportional representation in single member constituencies. The largest parties are the Pacifist Party and Green Party which form a majority by forming a coalition called the Polynesian National Congress. There are three minority parties: the Konoa People's Party (which forms the opposition), the Democratic Party and the Socialist Party.  
  
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The Oan Isles' conducts most of its trade and generates most of its income from countries in the [[Auroran Continental Assembly]], particularly Staynes, Caltharus, Tuvaltastan and Dragonia. The Oan Isles main exports include fish, wood, electronics, machinery, and vessels and vehicles. The Oan Isles main imports are fuel and petrochemicals, grain and meat, and metals.
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The judicial branch is helmed by the Supreme Court. This court is appointed by the Prime Minister with the approval of the National Assembly for life. Other courts are appointed by the Minister of Justice with the approval of the Cabinet for life. The second level of the appeals section of the judicial branch (the first level being the Supreme Court) is made up of several Provincial Courts, followed by trials courts (made up of regional and local courts). Judges are civil servants appointed on the basis of merit, who must have particular qualifications and pass strict exams to be eligible. The judicial branch interprets and enforces the law.
  
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== Foreign Relations ==
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[Foreign Relations of the Oan Isles]]''
  
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The foreign relations of the Oan Isles are framed around four principles: increased cooperation with democratic nations, multilateral problem-resolution frameworks, respect for nation sovereignty and pursuing diplomacy instead of aggression. The latter two points have been brought into question by notable critics due to the invasion of the Yor Isles in 2017 and aggressive diplomatic politicking in Aurora. The nation presently forms a part of the Auroran Union. It has a personal union with the [[Asian Pacific Islands]]. The nation is a member of the [[Peacekeeping Forces of Urth]].
  
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The Oan Isles has a large, ethnically, linguistically and religiously heterogeneous population of approximately 90 million people. The largest ethnic group is the Oan ethnic group (after whom the country is named), the official and largest language is Oan and the largest religion is the Oan Christian Church, a branch of the Christian religion. Three quarters of the population live in urban areas with the largest city being Port of the Rock followed by [[La Rochelle]], the capital city.
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It is a close partner of ths United Kingdom and Kuthernburg. It worked closely with these nations as a part of the Allies, a coalition of like minded nations against the Axis, a fascist coalition of dictatorships in Aurora (as well as Stratarin). It has been shaped by the experiences of the [[Auroran-Pacific War]]. While it has drawn closer to the UK and Kuthernburg, it has developed very cold and tense relations with former allies Stratarin and [[Xagrurg]] citing the latter as the primary obstacle to Auroran reunification such as in a white paper published in 2017.  
  
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The Oan Isles has a high rate of development. All adults can read and write with virtually all of them completing mandatory and free education. The people benefit from an efficient and free health care system, with an average life expectancy of over 90 and an infant mortality rate of virtually none. Due to the urban lifestyle, family planning and restrictive immigration policies (regardless of travel agreements signed with the [[Auroran Continental Assembly|ACA]]), the population grows at a rate of less than half a percent.
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The Oan Isles maintains relations with nations on almost every continent on Urth. It maintains particular focus on Auroran affairs followed by [[Atlantia]]. It has trade links with many nations around the world. These trade links have led to its relative security. The nation has not been invaded in over a century. In fact it expanded its territory by absorbing the Kōhatu Isles (also known as Gemica) in 2017.
  
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The Oan Isles has a very vibrant cultural scene. Oans frequently attend their thriving concerts, theatres and cinemas among a myriad of cultural attractions. They have a unique culture, that is blend of many cultures.
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'''''Main Article:''''' ''[[Military of the Oan Isles]]''
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The military is comprised of the Oan Defence Service (''Kaha Kōrero Kōa''). It is responsible for defending Oan territory and projecting military power. It also carries out search and rescue, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, counterintelligence, anti-piracy, terrorism and poaching. It is made up of three branches (the Navy, Army and Air Force) under the Chief of Staff who runs the General Staff. The symbolic commander-in-chief is Emperor Oahoanu, but the political direction and daily administration rests with the civilian government, particularly the Council of Ministers through the Minister of Defence. The power to declare war, appropriate funds and constitute the armed forces rests with the National Assembly.
  
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The armed forces have a combined manpower of approximately 86,100 personnel (about 1% of the population). It has a budget of approximately 10 billion dollars (roughly 3% of GDP and 7% of the national budget). The navy is responsible for maritime combat and naval defence. It is formed of nearly 20,000 personnel. It has 50 vessels (40 combat and 10 support craft). It has the largest budget allocation and is considered a green-water navy. The army carries out terrestrial combat and has over 40,000 personnel. The air forces carries out air defence and aerial combat. It has approximately 10,000 personnel and nearly 500 aircraft (200 fixed-wing and 300 rotary). Joint and Special Operations Commands coordinate joint and special operations over defined theatres of war.
  
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The Oan music scene is diverse, robust and lucrative. The most prolific genres are tropical, Afrobeat, reggae and dancehall, hip-hop, jazz and R&B. Most music is rhythmic and relatively fast or medium paced, with a beat. There is a strong appreciation of both vocal and instrumental music. Most instruments feature percussion such as marimba and drums, and chord instruments such as acoustic guitar or strummed cello. Oans have an appreciation and preference for live shows such as concerts, music festivals, jazz clubs and open air street parties.  
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The Oan Defence Service has seen combat in numerous operations over the years. It contributes personnel and equipment to peacekeeping, humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations through the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth. It has participated in peacekeeping operations in Fortuna (after the annexation of southern Eridani Theta into Fortuna and the independence of northern Eridani Theta as the vulpine-majority state Ambravia) and relief and aid operations in Imperial Fandom. It provided arms and aerial support to rebels in Gemica. Precipitated by an attack on civilians and its assets, it invaded and occupied Gemica, which resulted in its annexation into the Oan Isles.
  
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Its largest deployment to date was through its involvement in the Auroran-Pacific War. After bombings of the National Intelligence Service Headquarters were linked to terrorists on the Yor Isles, it invaded those islands in a joint operation with Furnifold and Kuthernburg. After the Xagrurgian invasion of Kostoria-Obertonia, it invaded Kostoria-Obertonia in retaliation to repel those forces. Unfortunately many of its men were slain in a nuclear meltdown that irradiated the capital, Nuremberg and the surrounding towns and hinterland. It also conducted aerial strikes of Imperium, Fort Wahington and Eidenburg and conducted a naval assault and land invasion and occupation of Eidenburg. Its navy sank most of the surface vessels of the Xagrurgian Navy in the Battle of the Azure Sea.
  
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Oans have a vibrant culture of literature. There is a strong culture of teen fiction, due to the popularity of espionage, fantasy, science fiction and alternative universes. Adults generally historical fiction and crime dramas. In the Oan Isles there are warnings for age inappropriate content.
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The most prolific publications are ''The Critic'' and ''The La Rochelle Times''. The Critic has a magazine, weekly newspaper and online platform. It is begrudgingly sponsored by the state. The government is often the subject of scathing articles in ''The Critic''. The government has tried repeatedly to supress ''The Critic'', but the publication has easily deflected these attempts as it is mandated by the law and shielded by the courts. The exchanges and conflict are often the subject of public entertainment. ''The La Rochelle Times'' is a more muted paper, favoured by the middle class. ''Raisson Rouge'' began as a Wachovian language magazine, but has blossomed into a fashion, lifestyle and tabloid magazine. Its less restrained counterpart, ''La Rue poisson'', is known for defamation and exaggeration.
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The economy of the Oan Isles follows a mixed socialist and free market model. High taxes, welfare programs and state regulation are employed to control the private sector, promote income equality and redistribute wealth. The state undertakes entrepreneurial activities and invests in industry. Private enterprise is permitted and even thrives. Inequality continues to be a major concern. Wealthy families own most of the nation's wealth through trusts that own and manage their pooled assets.
  
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The Oan Isles has a wealthy economy. The Oan Isles has a nominal GDP of 340 billion kiribs and a per capita distribution of 39,500 kiribs. It has a growth of 2.9%. The Oan Isles has a diverse economy. The primary sector makes up 1% of the economy. The secondary sector makes up 39% of the economy. The tertiary makes up 60% of the economy. The largest sectors of the economy are financial services, transhipment, telecommunications, information technology, tourism, consumer electronics and high technology products.
  
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The social media site, Café In™, is owned by the internet services giant, Café Net. One can share videos, pictures and text through a personal messaging component or a publically visible timeline. One can either follow or connect with users. Another social media service, also provided by Café Net, is an application called Vibe™. This application facilitates video and voice calls and messaging to one user or to multiple users of the application at once.  
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The Oan Isles has an export driven economy. It's largest trade partners are Asian Pacific Islands, the United Kingdom and Kuthernburg. It has imports of 54 billion kiribs. They include metals, fuel, food, sand, cement, weapons, and machines. It has exports of 62 billion kiribs. They include consumer electronics, high tech products, fish and wood.
  
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The Oan Isles has several companies. The largest companies include the [[Metatron Corporation]] (electronics), [[Standard National Bank]] (banking), Cafe Net (internet services), [[List of banks from the Oan Isles#Oan Industrial and Commercial Bank|Oan Industrial and Commercial Bank]] (banking), and Floating Market (retail). Approximately 10 Oan companies appear on the Auroran Stock Exchange 100 Largest Companies in Aurora Index.
  
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The Oan Isles has several types of preeminent art forms. These are wood sculpture, tapestries and murals. Major public areas often have totems. These are large wooden poles into which abstract secular or religious motifs and figures are carved into the wood. The most famous one is the ''Wawiyawaye'', a 5 metre totem in a park in La Rochelle, on top of which is carved a man thinking, as birds and words seemingly pour out of his minds.  
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The Oan Isles has stable public finances. The Oan Isles uses the Oan dollar as its legal tender. It has a stable exchange rate of 7 OAD to 1 SHD, and 4.1 OAD to 1 KRB. It has an interest rate of 1%. It has reserves of 100 billion kiribs. It has managed to remain buoyant on its debt of 162 billion kiribs through beneficial repayment agreememts. The state generates revenues of 148 billion kiribe and expenses of 147 billion kiribs.
  
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Tapestries are rather non-traditional. Intricate patterns and complex imagery are made by weaving dyed grass or plant threads/fibres. The most famous example is a twenty metre tapestry in the gallery of the National History and Art Museum. It features a complex story of the establishment of the Oan Isles.  
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Ultimately the Oan economy is helped by an active and competent government, highly technically skilled, innovative and hardworking population, strong cooperative wealth generation and management tools, strategic geographical position, prudent investment choices and a policy that actively pursues interaction with other nations.
  
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Murals are main form of painting. They feature traditional Oan geometric and abstract figures and patterns, decorating large public spaces. A newer form is hip-hop inspired street art. Many public areas such as tunnels,  bridges, buildings and public wall galleries feature works commissioned by the state or private patrons.
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The Oan Isles has a developed infrastructure system. There is a extensive system of paved roads. Tunnes and bridges link different islands. The Oan Isles has some of the best ports, harbours and shipyards in the south west Pacific ocean. The biggest shipping company is the multinational Pacific Trading Company.  A ferry system links more remote islands.  The biggest airport is the Maui International Airport. The flag carrier is Oan Air. There is an over and underground bullet train system.
  
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Many theatre pieces, films and television shows are locally produced, and written. Theatre is very beloved. The most common form of theatre is open air short comedies or dramas, portraying stories in the old Oan style. The major theatres are well attended. The television scene is dominated by drama series and mini-series. Films are characterised by their personal and intimate nature and low budget. There are, sometimes, large scale blockbuster films such as ''At the Edge of Time'', a science fiction film of a dystopic Oan Isles in which vulpines have driven humans to near-extinction. It was highly controversial upon release.
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The Oan Isles has well developed water management infrastructure of dykes, levees and drains to mitigate the effects of flooding.  The water distribution and sewage system is well developed. Trash collection services are reliable and cover the whole nation. The nation has an extensive broadband internet system and WiFi is available in public places. The primary sources of fuel are oil and cellulosic ethanol. The largest source of electricity is coal followed by solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power.
  
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The Oan Isles is highly urbanised and has a developed infrastructure network.
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The Oan Isles has a population of 8.6 million people and a density of 198 people per square kilometers. Over the past few centuries large families were encouraged due to abundant food and a high standard of living. As space shrank and resources became scarce, restraints were applied to the liberal family planning that prevailed. A one child policy was introduced forcing parents to have merely one child. Emigration has been encouraged to mitigate the effects of over population, resulting in a large diaspora scattered throughout Aurora and the South Pacific, and stagnant to negative population growth.
  
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The Oan Isles has a large Information Technology sector. Its entire television broadcasting network is digital. The network uses satellites to move content and handle communications. The internet and other telecommunications networks use optic fibre cables. The average internet speed is 50Mbps. The Oan Isles also has a high fibre density or concentration due to high urbanisation. There is a large availability of public and free WiFi in public spaces.  
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The largest ethnic group is the Oan ethnic group (known in the Oan language as ''Iwi Oa'') followed by the Noa people, the Kōhatu (Gemite) people and the Islander (Hia) people. The largest religion is the Polynesian branch of the Evangelical Protestant tradition of the Christian religion followed by a number of folk religions. Many people practice syncretism. There are few actual atheists. The [[Oan language]] is the official and most spoken language followed by Noan,  Islander (specifically the Ainu dialect) and Gemican. [[Wikipedia:English language|Staynish]] is the most spoken foreign language.  
  
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The Oan social structure is based on a strict (but not inflexible) hierarchy of wealth, family and gender. The Oan philosophical school establishes a system in which an individual is part of and responsible to the whole, being grouped into and exerted expectations pertinent to the group into which they are grouped. This governs political, economic and social relations, with strict guidelines for how the young and old, male and female, rich and poor are to interact and what place, power, property and potential is accorded to and behaviour is expected from each. This system coalesces around the clan, the base of the Oan social structure, that distributes wealth, power and status according to the clan one belongs to. A gradual shift is being made from this system, broadly called the Oan clan system.
  
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The Oan Isles has an advanced transportation infrastructure network. It has thousands of kilometres of paved roads. In urban areas, space is saved by stacking roads of top of each other in urban areas or digging them into the ground. Unfortunately this results a complex traffic system and high traffic jam rates. The Oan Isles is mostly dependent on public transport, mostly buses. This significantly reduces the frequency and impact of traffic jams. This also saves Oan citizens and businesses money and time. It also reduces the impact of noise and air pollution generated by cars. This also results in low car ownership. Cars in the Oan Isles are fairly expensive especially when compared to buses. The cars and other private vehicles on the road are almost entirely electric and some use a potent mixture of methane, aerated plant-sourced alcohol and ethane called Oanfuel.
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The Oan Isles is a developed country by all accounts. The people have a high standard of living. Absolute poverty is virtually nonexistent, although the Oan Isles uses a higher measure to judge itself, which leads "poverty" to seem higher than it actually is. Healthcare, education, basic food and housing, basic electricity and water are virtually free. Many people often consume far more than their needs and live beyond mere survival, leading to a high cost of living. Education is considered the bedrock of society, with almost total final year pass rates, but surprisingly low tertiary enrolment rates
  
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There is an extensive network of railways. They are either aboveground or underground. The system is used for both passenger and freight transport. They trains are punctual and effecient. They travel throughout the country. The largest station is the Ocean Throne Central Station in the Port of The Rock with tracks connecting La Rochelle, Port of the Rock and Heavenly City.The Oan rail network is mostly made up of high speed bullet trains with an average speed of 300km/h. It comprises the bulk of inter-island locomotion, making use of artificial or underground tunnels to move people and goods between islands.
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Oan people usually let their hair grow long, wearing it lose or in a bun. They sometimes put a comb or pin through it. This is usually made of wood or whale bone. It is typically decorated with carvings which usually include swirly forms reminiscent of clouds or waves. Some people also wear feathers in their hair. Males often have extensive intricate tattoos over their face, chest and arms. These are called ''moko''. Females usually only have a tattoo under the lips and over the chin and like to wear black lipstick.  
  
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Both men and women wear skirts and dresses. Dresses typically go across the chest, leaving the neck and shoulders exposed. Men sometimes wear skirts that expose their buttocks. Skirts are typically worn with a wide belt. Skirts and dresses typically have geometric patterns such as chevrons repeated. People sometimes wear mantles and cloaks. These cloaks and mantles can be made from the feathers [[Wikipedia:Kiwi (bird)|kiwi]] bird or [[Wikipedia:Dinornis|moa]] bird. Fabrics are usually made from flax. Earth, [[Wikipedia:potash]] rock, plant resin or other dyes.
  
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The Oan Isles has a good energy network. It was strained by the lack of coal and was marred by the pollution it caused. The government resolved to use renewable energy. This bolstered new technologies to produce energy for the Oan Isles. It replaced the conventional system with renewable and less polluting industry.
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The Oan Isles uses nuclear energy for 10% of its energy needs. It uses Uranium brought in from Oan Gondwana and imported from Aurora. The radioactive materials or waste products are disposed of in a place called the Cracks of Fire. This is an open area in the crust when molten rock and fire bubble out from deep beneath the urth.
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Most Oan people live in the cities. People often work and study. Life in the cities can be busy and fast-paced. Most households typically have a monogamous couple raising one to three kids. Fertility rates have decrees and households have shrunk as women became educated and people left the rural areas to find opportunities for work. There is a relatively high cost of living in the cities, so many people stay in apartments or lease townhouses. Middle-class and upper-class people are able to enjoy life in quiet suburban spaces. Cities offer many amenities that make life more convenient such as shops and public transport and have easy access to entertainment such as pubs, theatres and museums.  
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The Oan Isles also uses solar energy. It uses a combination of conventional solar farms and self powered buildings and homes. The Oan Isles is often bright and sunny. Many residential areas have solar panels. Large buildings have had their windows converted to transparent solar panels. They generate electricity and sometimes have enough to feed the main power grid. Solar power produces 30% of The Oan Isles' energy needs. Solar is often stored in massive batteries. This allows people and businesses to have power even when the sun is not shining.
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The Oan Isles also uses geothermal energy. The Oan Isles has many volcanoes and hot geysers. It uses these open sources of heat to produce over 30% of its energy needs. The Oan Isles also uses wind energy to produce 5% of its energy needs. This relatively small proportion is due to the fact that the Oan Isles has a small amount of space. The Oan Isles also uses hydroelectric energy to produce 5% of its energy needs. It uses cellulosic ethanol and methane for 10% for its other needs, often in private utilities such as cooking at home. Cellulosic ethanol is found in waste plant material of any kind. Methane is taken from the decomposition of waste in ancient landfill sites, underground deposits and from livestock.
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The Oan Isles has a lot of rain. It rains for eight out of twelve months almost torrentially. The Oan Isles government built overground and underground channels to move water to massive underground resevoirs. This enables the Oan Isles to have easy water access and to reduce the need for dams. The Oan Isles has a good water treatment and redistribution system. The country also recycles most of its waste water. This allows The Oan Isles to have abundant water. The Oan Isles also has undersea water pipelines to transport water between islands. There is some desalination. Oan Gondwana Territories are supplied by the massive Five Valleys Dam in the Truimphant Mountains where the Salania River has been redirected to an area where five valleys converge. This dam can provide watet and energy to Rijelv as well.
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The Oan Isles exudes many characteristics of a socialist economy, but it is more accurately a welfare state. The Oan government has provided free healthcare to its citizens (which will be discussed more extensively under the section health) and free education (which will be discussed under the section education). There  are social programs whicu will be discussed herein.
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People who get married for the first time, have a single child or buy an apartment or house for the first time receive an allowance. People who are disabled or above a particular age, suffer from chronic illness, adopt a child, are injured out of their own accord or engage in charity work instead of actual labour, and single mothers and women who have been raped receive an allowance or compensation from the state. Their needs and circumstances are assessed according to a complex matrix of formulae to pay them a necessary amount.  
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Essential foods such as fruits and vegetables, staples such as bread or rice, and milk are subsidised by the state. Poorer families, in fact receive free food (except for meat and nonessential items).  Transport costs especially for the poor or low income earners, the elderly or disabled, are subsidised by the state. Fuel and electricity costs especially for the worst off  citizens, are subsidised by the state. Medical costs for essential surgery or treatment are subsidised by the state. Education is compulsory and free while the costs of tertiary education for able and willing learners are subsidised. People who work in essential industries such as emergency, medical, defence, education or police services receive an allowance. Essential research is  funded by the state.
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In Oan society people who are intimate or familiar greet each other by pressing their noses against one another. Women and men are treated equally. Men and women share equally in domestic tasks. Children are taught to respect their elders. Elders occupy places of esteem in society. Oans are generally polite and courteous. They can be boisterous when inebriated or in the company of close friends. Oans have strong cultural and spiritual links. They often pray and meditate in private and in public as individuals or groups. They partake in many ceremonies and rituals such as lighting incense and offering crop sacrifices to honour the dead. They have many festivals and feasts such as the annual parades of young men and women. They typically enjoy choral music and sports.
 
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In the Oan Isles, primary and secondary education is free and compulsory. Schools are built and managed by provinces, governed by parents and their content is determined by universities, while their assessments and the system in which they are taught is controlled by the national government. Oans have a relatively low tertiary education compared to most developed countries. This is attributed to the fact that there is a strong emphasis on preparing students for their careers during their primary and secondary education instead of tertiary education, allowing many to practice and work without additional or tertiary schooling.
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Oan children go to school at a very young age. They go to early childhood development centers from as young as 2 years where they are taken care of during the day and their reading and writing skills and social and emotional growth is developed. They attend school for the next 9 years primarily focusing in language and quantitative skills. They then choose to specialise between years 10 and 12 while some go up to year 14. Many people enter vocational training and go into apprenticeship training after completing high school. Some people go to university. Entrance is granted to their highest scoring students in competitive and rigorous university entrance exams.  
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The university system in the Oan Isles is famous for the research output it produces and rigorous and comprehensive content it teaches. The [[University of La Rochelle]] is the most prestigious university in the country, ranking highly in national rankings and comparing favourably with foreign universities. It is, however, not the only Oan university to do well. There are, among many, the National University of the Oan Isles, the Ata University, Ana University, Kokoru University and Maunga University. A large portion of Oan universities have A-rated researchers in their faculties and research chairs. They produce many research papers and have many patents. Many foreign students come to study. Many Oan universities collaborate with foreign universities on research and exchange programs for staff and students. Many of them also participate in national and international competitions.
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The Oan Isles has a large number of sports fans, players and teams. Some of the leagues are internationally rated in their respective disciplines. The biggest sport, by far, is rugby. The Oan Isles produces many international players, participates and does very well in international tournaments and has world-class venues and training facilities dedicated to the sport. The second is boxing. Oans typically enjoy water sports. These include canoeing. Open sea and river rapid canoeing are popular. Canoeing was use by the ancient people to voyage between islands. Voyagers turned this into a sport that has survived until now. Oans also enjoy surfing, diving, sailing, wind-surfing and competitive swimming. They also enjoy sports such as competitive tree-climbing, mountain-climbing and stick fighting.
  
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Oans enjoy open air live shows such as outdoor theatre and choral music. Theatre arose from the ancient past-time where people would gather around a fire to tell stories and sing. Theatre often employs music, dance and poetry. Oan music typically involves singing particular in groups. There is often very little instrumental accompanyment such as woodwind or percussive instruments. Oans have a war chant called a ''haka''. This war chant was used in the ancient days to instill fear in the enemy. It is now a form of cultural expression and is commonly used by the Oan national rugby team before a match. There is a rich culture of carving and tapestry. Homes are often decorated with intricate carvings on panels and poles. Tapestries are often hung in people's homes.
  
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Oans have a life expectancy of 90 years. The oldest man currently alive is 130 years old. The Oan Isles' citizens benefit from healthy and abundant food, clean air and water, access to medical and sanitary facilities or amenities and frequent exercise, and safe working conditions. The Oan Isles is focused on disease prevention ranging from lifestyle choice to immunisation against communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and measles. The Oan diet is characterised by a large amount of vegetables and fish. Meat and oily foods are often expensive, thus diabetes, heart disease and high/low blood pressure are not major health issues. The deadliest disease, among prevalent fatal diseases is cancer, killing 1 out of 20,000 people each year.
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The Reōa word for food is kai. Food is sometimes cooked underground. The Oan diet was based on birds and fish, herbs and roots. Oans have grown root crops such as Pax Fruites and kumara (or sweet Pax Fruites). Oans usually cook in an underground oven called a hangi. In some areas, natural pools of boiling water and steam are used to cook food. Traditionally, a hole is dug in the ground. Hot rocks are placed at the bottom. Vegetables and meat are placed on top of the rocks inside the hole. The hole is covered with a cloth and a mound of dirt. This traps the heat within and cooks the food. The same process has been replicated by stone ovens. Traditional ovens are favoured over electronics cousins due to their ability to infuse an earthy flavour into the food and retain moisture.
  
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Oan Pax Fruit (taewa tutaekuri) are an unusual deep purple Pax Fruit. Rewena pararoa is bread is made from Pax Fruites. It is sold at many weekend markets and in speciality bread shops. There are kuku patties made with Oan greenlip mussels, puha greens or salmon infused with manuka (Oan ti tree) honey, kelp (dried algae) and peppery horopito leaves. Oans have domesticated the Rakiura mutton bird. With its distinct oily characteristic, it is considered an acquired taste. Oans also catch eels in fresh water streams, fish from the ocean, and gather shellfish and kina (sea eggs) from the sea. Oans also enjoy coconut based sweet dishees and treats. Alcoholic and pseudo-alcoholic beverages made from fermented fruit, or harvested from palm trees are enjoyed. Meat such as beef, mutton and chicken are recent imports, particularly the fat kind from Tuvaltastan. They are part of a growing trend in the diversity of the food Oans eat, encouraged by higher living standards and globalisation.

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Realm of the Oan Isles
Kōa
Motto: "Haere a mutu" ("Continue Regardless")
Anthem: u Oa u makaaki u Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana ("God bless the Emperor")
"World Assembly Member"
Region The East Pacific
CapitalLa Rochelle (Tokapa)
Largest city Port of the Rock (Kokoru)
Official languages Oan language (Reōa)
Ethnic groups Oan (majority) and other Polynesian peoples
Demonym Oan
Government Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
 -  Emperor (Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana) Oaloanu
 -  Head of Diplomacy and Immigration (Upoko ta ku Hautoa e ku Manene) Locklyn Le Roy
Legislature National Assembly
Establishment
 -  Amalgamation 800 
 -  Autonymy of Konoa August 2017 
 -  Annexation of Kōhatu September 2017 
Area
 -  Total 44,150 km2
17,046 sq mi 
 -  Water (%) negligible
Population
 -  2017 estimate 8610000
 -  Density 195/km2
505/sq mi
GDP (nominal) 2017 estimate
 -  Total 340 billion KRB
 -  Per capita 39,500 KRB
Gini (2017)39.5
medium
HDI (2017)0.835
very high
Currency Oan Dollar (OAD)
Time zone +11
Date format yyyy/mm/dd
Drives on the left
Calling code +1275
ISO 3166 code OAN
Internet TLD .oan
a. Excludes the Kōhatu Isles

The Realm of the Oan Isles (Reōa: i Rohe ta i Kōa) is an island nation in the south Pacific Ocean. Lazlowia lies to the west. The country has an area of approximately 44,150km². It has a warm, humid and rainy climate. It has many forests and mountains. The first humans inhabited the island approximately 2,000 years ago. They were united by Ahua I 800 years ago.

The largest city is the Port of the Rock (Reōa: Kokoru): the biggest port in the land. It is followed by the capital, La Rochelle (Reōa: Tokapa), a major financial and cultural centre. The total population is approximately 8.6 million people. The official and most spoken language is Reōa. The largest ethnic group is the Oan nation (Reōa: Iwi Oa). The largest religion is the Polynesian branch of the Evangelical Protestant tradition of the Christian religion.

The country is a developed one. It has a Pacitalian Development and Advancement System rating of A. It has a GDP (nominal) of 340 billion kiribs. It is led by services such as banking and information technology. It had exports of 62 billion kiribs. The biggest export goods are high tech products and fish. Although the Auroran-Pacific War had a negative effect on the economy, the HDI remains high, poverty and unemployment remain low and inflation and growth remain moderate. Its strongest trade, diplomatic and military allies are the Morstaybishlian Empire and Kuthernburg

The country is regarded as a great power in international politics. The National Defence Service forms the military of the Oan Isles. It has a budget of 11.5 billion kiribs and an active manpower of 86,100 personnel, and 30 commissioned vessels among which is a light aircraft carrier. The country is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The Emperor (Reōa: Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana) is the ceremonial head of state.

History

Latianburg Insurgency

On April 1, 2017, the Oan Isles requested a purchase of military hardware from Stratarin. In April 2017, a group of terrorists launched an insurgency in Latianburg. Cafe Net, an Oan internet service provider had begun operations in the country. Soldiers from the Oan armed forced were sent to protect the facility. Unfortunately, in spite of their best efforts, Niana Takatunuye (the head of the branch and the sister of the CEO of Cafe Net) was captured by a terrorist called Muttar Mimahid.

On 23 April she was rescued from the Al Jaheed. Furnifoldian soldiers managed to find the Al Jaheed cell, locate and extract Miss Takatunuye. Muttar Mimahid was captured by the Kuthernburg forces. The Oan Isles joined the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth as a result of the events Latianburg. Adam Bly of the Furnifold Times criticised the Oan Isles for using the organisation to advance its interests and promote its will. Mauia Uweleye followed up with his own article, criticising the Oan government. On 26 April 2017, the request for military hardware from Stratarin was approved and the hardware was delivered.

On 18 May 2017, the Oan Isles reaffirmed relations with Latianburg and Kuthernburg. Oan companies were granted lucrative contracts to operate in those nations especially in telecommunications and information technology, aid was exchange and general ties were improved.

Auroran-Pacific War

In 26 May 2017, the Al Jaheed attacked Yor and hacked Cafe Net servers in La Rochelle. They virtually shut down the Cafe Net system for much of the world. The scope and impact of the attack led to general alarm about the Al Jaheed's technical expertise, resources and ability to inflict serious damage on Oan interest. On the same day, the Al Jaheed bombed a part of the National Security Service headquarters. Although the damage was quickly repaired, it led to a desire to engage more aggressively with the Al Jaheed.

On May 27, 2017, Rangitanga, Ehe, received the Blue Medal from Kuthernburg on behalf of the brave actions of the Oan armed forces.

This attack was particularly damaging because it damaged the Oan Isles voting infrastructure. The Oan Isles had been a direct democracy that had used an online application to give everyone in the nation the power to vote over laws. The terrorist who conducted the attack was arrested. It was Muttar Mimahid. This attack deeply hurt the nation, but led it to support the former Rangitanga, Ehe I (known as Ese Ulua to non-Oans).

A state of emergency was declared and he was granted sweeping powers to deal with the threat that Al Jaheed posed. On 28 May 2017, Stephen Realua, the former Ambassador of the Oan Isles to the Auroran Continental Assembly, submitted a report to the ACA outlining the threat that Al Jaheed post and the assertive response that was needed to deal with it, and criticised the ACA for failing to act effectively on the matter. On behalf of the Rangitanga, he declared that the Oan Isles would invade the Yor Isles where the Al Jaheed was apparently located and operating from.

On 29 May 2017, Lambertus VII, the High King of Stratarin called a meeting of countries to discuss a coup in Xagrurg in which the legitimate government was overthrown, and the fascist alliance its leaders formed with Ethalria that threatened the stability of the continent. This group became known as the Allies. Viktor Drugov, the leader of Stratarin, was nearly assasinated at the meeting on June 4, 2017.

Rurin Lukin, his deputy, was killed along with others in the Stratarin line of succession. Mikhail Starikov took on the position. The Oans, and others were suspicious of his and likened the take over to a coup. Rangitanga Ehe I was a vocal critic of the South East Pacific Coalition and believed that it ought to be disbanded, but there was fear that Starikov would use a war to achieve that.

On June 8, 2017, assassins from Ethalria killed Thadeus, King of Horales and Crown Prince of Staynes. The attack sent shockwaves throughout the world and further fixed Oan resolve against the Axis powers. The Axis powers was an alliance made up of Xagrurg, Ethalria and Stratarin, against whom the Allies, of whom the Oan Isles was a part, fought. On June 10, the Oan Isles sent a request to the Staynish government to invade Xagrurg and humanitarian and military aid was sent to Kostoria Obertonia in preparation for a Xagrurgian invasion. On June 11, Caltharus invaded Ethalria.

The Oans undertook a diplomatic assault on Stratarin to isolate and weaken them. On June 12, 2017, the Oan Isles imposed sanctions on Stratarin. When asked for reasons for this action, the Oan Isles cited the alleged coup d'etat, renegation of SEPC laws and other reasons, and imposed further conditions on Stratarin. These were deflected by the Stratarians. The diplomatic tensions culminated in the resignation of Fyodr Lyvov, Minister for Foreign Affairs for Stratarin two days later. Tretrid supported the Oan demands.

On June 18, 2017, Ehe I (also known as Ese Ulua) called the leaders of four Atlantian countries to a meeting in La Rochelle to ask for assistance for the war. Mister Leader II of Mexregiona, Bartholomew Smith of Tretrid, King Calvin I of the Atlae Isles and Queen Naomi II of Kuthernburg attended and resolved to lend help. Monoherra Markka IV of Asian Pacific Islands attended as an observer.

Another war erupted in Atlantia when various rogue states and former members of the Atlae Isles attempted to cede from the country and join sides with the Axis powers. Only Kuthernburg was eventually able to lend a hand. On 24 June, 2017, an Oan task force was sent from Karaihe (known to foreigners as Crystal City) to assist Kostoria-Obertonia. On the next day, a troops were flown into North Yor as part of an assault to reclaim the islands for the Xagrurgian Republic.

On June 29, 2017, the Oan soldiers took the Rob Matterson Military Hospital in the capital of the Yor Isles. On June 30, 2017, Kuthern and Oan forces failed to take an airbase. On July 10, 2017, a part of the capital city of Yor was successfully taken. On July 11, 2017, the Oans had failed to take a powerplant and 80 soldierd were killed. This caused a great political stir in the Oan Isles. On 15 July, during the Coronation of the Asendavian Kaiser, Rangitaga Oaloanu, spoke to Erwin Pipua, and they agreed to end the war. On July 16, the Kutherns began the process to declare a ceasefire. On the same day Oan soldiers were evacuated out the area. Of the 7,000 soldiers deployed there, 700 men were killed.

On July 17, 2016, a commission of inquiry was set up to investigate Oan involvement in the war. It mostly cleared the Oan government of guilt. On 20 July 2017, Mauia Uweleye submitted a petition for a referendum on the autonomy of the Noan Isles (also known as Konoa in the Oan language).

On August 3, propaganda pamphlets were dropped in Kostoria Obertonia and Xagrurg, encourage dissent against the Greater Xagrurgian Imperial government. Aid was sebt to Yor the next day which was in fact hidden drones. On 5 August 2017 Oan/Kuthern drones attacked three Xagrurgian cities. On 6 August 2017, the referendum was held and autonomy for the Noan Isles (Konoa) was overwhelmingly approved. On the same day, the Oan navy began fighting the remnants of the Xagrurgian navy.

On August 7 2017, the Oan navy sank all but two Xagrurgian ships. On 9 August 2017, a boy was arrested in Asian Pacific Islands for treason. This sparked protests. Prince Oaloanu was sent to mediate. On same day, the Oans blockaded Yor and attacked Nuremkastel in Kostoria Obertonia.

Konoan Autonomy

On 14 August 2017, the deputy head of the Portfolio on Finance and the Economy published a gloomy report on the Oan economy. On the whole, it was expected to and did, indeed, shrink. On August 15, 2017, a law was passed that formally put Noan autonomy into practice.

On 16 August 2017, the state of emergency that had given Ehe I and his son Oaloanu sweeping powers since April 2017 was ended. On August 25, 2017, the Noan Territorial Government passed its fundamental law. On 30 August 2017, elections were held for the Noan Territorial Assembly. The Konoan People's Party, led by Maui Uye-Ahua, won resoundingly. On 31 August 2017, was appointed the Leader of the Noan Territorial Government.

Union of the Crowns of the Asian Pacific Islands and the Oan Isles

On 2 September 2017, the Noan, Oan and Islander leaders met in Sanglong to sign a treaty that would unite the crowns of the Oan Isles and the Asian Pacific Islands. On September 5, 2017, the Treaty was signed. On 6 September 2017, the Rangitanga, Oaloanu, became the head of state of both the Oan Isles and the Asian Pacific Islands.

Cyclone Mable

On September 7, 2017, Cyclone Mable swept through the country's south, causing fairly subdued damage. On 13 September 2017, the Oan Isles left the Auroran Continental Assembly. On September 19, 2017, the Oan Isles and other members held a conference

Geography

Oan Isles is located on the planet Urth on the eastern end of the Pacific Ocean. It lies between 140°E and 155°E, and between 5°S and 15°S. It is an island nation. The country is made up of approximately 33 islands. It shares a land border with the Staynish Pacific Territory on one of its islands. Lazlowia lies to the west, and the Staynish Pacific Territory lies to the west and north. Oan Isles has an area of 44,159 square kilometres which is also 17,246 square miles.

Oan Isles has an average height above sea level of 50 metres. The lowest point is sea level. The height here is 0 metres above sea level. The heighest point is Karaka Mountain. Most islands are topographically similar. The largest body of fresh water is Matomato Lake. It has a surface area of 340km². The longest river is the Nakahi River. It is 200 kilometres long. The biggest island is Toka Island.

Oan Isles was formed millions of years ago from movement in the Urth's tectonic plates particularly the Pacific and Yasteria Major tectonic plates. The mineral composition of the island reflects this process. Most of the islands are geologically similar due to the uniformity of the process by which they were formed. Most of the rock is sedimentary rock. Over millions of years, layers of sediment formed and hardened into rock. Kōa has generally fertile soil. Various minerals are present in the ground, particularly iron, copper, nickel and aluminium.

Biodiversity

The Oan Isles has a large amount of animal, plant and fungal species. Some of these are only found on Oan Isles. There are rainforests, wetlands, sand dune islands, pseudo-alpine and thicket biomes. The biodiversity of Oan Isles faces many challenges. Deforestation for housing and farmland threatens forests and the organisms that live in them. Pollution from industries also poses a risk to the organisms. Kōa is very close to the equator. It is often very humid, rainy and hot. Vegetation thrives under these conditions. Most of the country is covered by rainforests. There are numerous tree ferns such as Ponga (or silver fern), Mamaku or Tuakura. There are numerous conifers such as Kauri, Kahikatea and Manoao. There are numerous flowering trees such as Akeake, Kanono and Hīnau.

There are many birds. Birds are the dominant non-human warm blooded animals. There are flightless birds such as kiwi, cassowary and the moa. There are numerous flying birds such as Haast's eagle, tropicbirds, toroa (or albatross), Wikipedia:Takapu (a type of gannet), Karuhiruhi (a type of cormorant), Putangitangi (a type of duck), ibis, spoonbill, Torea (a type of oystercatcher), pheasant, Tuturuatu (a type of plover) and Weka (a type of crake). There are numerous reptiles and amphibians. There are reptiles such as tuatara, Oligosoma (skinks such as aorangi, kakahu, tatahi, small eared, small-scaled, spotted, shore, green and moko) and geckos (almost all of which are viviparous such as kawekaweau, takitimu, green, jewelled, common, forest and black eyed). There are numerous frogs of the Leiopelma genus such as the hamiltoni, horchstetteri, pakeka and waitomo. There are few indigenous terrestrial mammals and these are the kurī dog, kiore rat, and three types of bats: short-tailed, lesser short-tailed and long-tailed. Almost all other mammals are domestic animals.

There are many marine animals. There warm blooded animals such as whales, dolphins and porpoises. There are many types of crabs, lobster, shrimp and prawns. There are many types of rays. There are many types of Moray eels. There are many types of salt water fish such as herring, haddock, pilchards, hake, tuna, sailfish, and angelfish. There are many types of freshwater fish such as elephantnose, pufferfish, catfish, butterflyfish, bushfish, mudfish and lungfish.

Climate

Oan Isles has a monsoon jungle climate. It rains for much of the year. It is humid. It is generally warm. This stems from its proximity to the Aequator. It is classified as a tropical monsoon jungle climate. Precipitation averages above 60mm, although it is higher in the monsoon season and lower in the drier months of the year. Extreme weather is not uncommon. Cyclones sometimes occur. For example, Cyclone Mable tore through the area in 2017, causing damage to infrastructure and death to livestock.

Politics

Main Article: Politics of the Oan Isles

Oaloanu, the Emperor of Polynesia

The politics of the Oan Isles take place in the framework of a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Constitution of the Oan Isles forms the constituting document. It established the Crown of Polynesia as the source of the sovereignty of the nation and the authority of the government. Although it establishes the Emperor of Polynesia (Rangitanga-ta-i-Moana) currently His Serene Majesty, Oahoanu, of the royal house of Ahua as the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the power to rule is divided among three branches: the judiciary, the executive and the legislature.

The executive branch is comprised of the Council of Ministers. The head of government and leader of a multi-party system is the Prime Minister, currently Maui Uye-Ahua (the leader of the Konoa People's Party). The Council of Ministers executes the law. Each minister oversees a portfolio. The Prime Minister appoints each member of the Council of Ministers with the approval of a majority of the National Assembly. The National Assembly can force the government to resign by a vote of no-confidence. The current executive is comprised of ministers from the Pacifist Party, Green Party and the Konoa People's Party.

Oan National Assembly Building

The National Assembly forms the unicameral legislature. It has the power to make and amend laws (excluding the Constitution of the Oan Isles which can only be amended by referendum). The National Assembly is elected by party list proportional representation in single member constituencies. The largest parties are the Pacifist Party and Green Party which form a majority by forming a coalition called the Polynesian National Congress. There are three minority parties: the Konoa People's Party (which forms the opposition), the Democratic Party and the Socialist Party.

The judicial branch is helmed by the Supreme Court. This court is appointed by the Prime Minister with the approval of the National Assembly for life. Other courts are appointed by the Minister of Justice with the approval of the Cabinet for life. The second level of the appeals section of the judicial branch (the first level being the Supreme Court) is made up of several Provincial Courts, followed by trials courts (made up of regional and local courts). Judges are civil servants appointed on the basis of merit, who must have particular qualifications and pass strict exams to be eligible. The judicial branch interprets and enforces the law.

Foreign Relations

Main Article: Foreign Relations of the Oan Isles

The foreign relations of the Oan Isles are framed around four principles: increased cooperation with democratic nations, multilateral problem-resolution frameworks, respect for nation sovereignty and pursuing diplomacy instead of aggression. The latter two points have been brought into question by notable critics due to the invasion of the Yor Isles in 2017 and aggressive diplomatic politicking in Aurora. The nation presently forms a part of the Auroran Union. It has a personal union with the Asian Pacific Islands. The nation is a member of the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth.

It is a close partner of ths United Kingdom and Kuthernburg. It worked closely with these nations as a part of the Allies, a coalition of like minded nations against the Axis, a fascist coalition of dictatorships in Aurora (as well as Stratarin). It has been shaped by the experiences of the Auroran-Pacific War. While it has drawn closer to the UK and Kuthernburg, it has developed very cold and tense relations with former allies Stratarin and Xagrurg citing the latter as the primary obstacle to Auroran reunification such as in a white paper published in 2017.

The Oan Isles maintains relations with nations on almost every continent on Urth. It maintains particular focus on Auroran affairs followed by Atlantia. It has trade links with many nations around the world. These trade links have led to its relative security. The nation has not been invaded in over a century. In fact it expanded its territory by absorbing the Kōhatu Isles (also known as Gemica) in 2017.

Military

Main Article: Military of the Oan Isles

Chernakov J-10 multipurpose combat jet from Stratarin

The military is comprised of the Oan Defence Service (Kaha Kōrero Kōa). It is responsible for defending Oan territory and projecting military power. It also carries out search and rescue, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, counterintelligence, anti-piracy, terrorism and poaching. It is made up of three branches (the Navy, Army and Air Force) under the Chief of Staff who runs the General Staff. The symbolic commander-in-chief is Emperor Oahoanu, but the political direction and daily administration rests with the civilian government, particularly the Council of Ministers through the Minister of Defence. The power to declare war, appropriate funds and constitute the armed forces rests with the National Assembly.

The armed forces have a combined manpower of approximately 86,100 personnel (about 1% of the population). It has a budget of approximately 10 billion dollars (roughly 3% of GDP and 7% of the national budget). The navy is responsible for maritime combat and naval defence. It is formed of nearly 20,000 personnel. It has 50 vessels (40 combat and 10 support craft). It has the largest budget allocation and is considered a green-water navy. The army carries out terrestrial combat and has over 40,000 personnel. The air forces carries out air defence and aerial combat. It has approximately 10,000 personnel and nearly 500 aircraft (200 fixed-wing and 300 rotary). Joint and Special Operations Commands coordinate joint and special operations over defined theatres of war.

The Oan Defence Service has seen combat in numerous operations over the years. It contributes personnel and equipment to peacekeeping, humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations through the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth. It has participated in peacekeeping operations in Fortuna (after the annexation of southern Eridani Theta into Fortuna and the independence of northern Eridani Theta as the vulpine-majority state Ambravia) and relief and aid operations in Imperial Fandom. It provided arms and aerial support to rebels in Gemica. Precipitated by an attack on civilians and its assets, it invaded and occupied Gemica, which resulted in its annexation into the Oan Isles.

Its largest deployment to date was through its involvement in the Auroran-Pacific War. After bombings of the National Intelligence Service Headquarters were linked to terrorists on the Yor Isles, it invaded those islands in a joint operation with Furnifold and Kuthernburg. After the Xagrurgian invasion of Kostoria-Obertonia, it invaded Kostoria-Obertonia in retaliation to repel those forces. Unfortunately many of its men were slain in a nuclear meltdown that irradiated the capital, Nuremberg and the surrounding towns and hinterland. It also conducted aerial strikes of Imperium, Fort Wahington and Eidenburg and conducted a naval assault and land invasion and occupation of Eidenburg. Its navy sank most of the surface vessels of the Xagrurgian Navy in the Battle of the Azure Sea.

Economy

The economy of the Oan Isles follows a mixed socialist and free market model. High taxes, welfare programs and state regulation are employed to control the private sector, promote income equality and redistribute wealth. The state undertakes entrepreneurial activities and invests in industry. Private enterprise is permitted and even thrives. Inequality continues to be a major concern. Wealthy families own most of the nation's wealth through trusts that own and manage their pooled assets.

The Oan Isles has a wealthy economy. The Oan Isles has a nominal GDP of 340 billion kiribs and a per capita distribution of 39,500 kiribs. It has a growth of 2.9%. The Oan Isles has a diverse economy. The primary sector makes up 1% of the economy. The secondary sector makes up 39% of the economy. The tertiary makes up 60% of the economy. The largest sectors of the economy are financial services, transhipment, telecommunications, information technology, tourism, consumer electronics and high technology products.

The Oan Isles has an export driven economy. It's largest trade partners are Asian Pacific Islands, the United Kingdom and Kuthernburg. It has imports of 54 billion kiribs. They include metals, fuel, food, sand, cement, weapons, and machines. It has exports of 62 billion kiribs. They include consumer electronics, high tech products, fish and wood.

The Oan Isles has several companies. The largest companies include the Metatron Corporation (electronics), Standard National Bank (banking), Cafe Net (internet services), Oan Industrial and Commercial Bank (banking), and Floating Market (retail). Approximately 10 Oan companies appear on the Auroran Stock Exchange 100 Largest Companies in Aurora Index.

The Oan Isles has stable public finances. The Oan Isles uses the Oan dollar as its legal tender. It has a stable exchange rate of 7 OAD to 1 SHD, and 4.1 OAD to 1 KRB. It has an interest rate of 1%. It has reserves of 100 billion kiribs. It has managed to remain buoyant on its debt of 162 billion kiribs through beneficial repayment agreememts. The state generates revenues of 148 billion kiribe and expenses of 147 billion kiribs.

Ultimately the Oan economy is helped by an active and competent government, highly technically skilled, innovative and hardworking population, strong cooperative wealth generation and management tools, strategic geographical position, prudent investment choices and a policy that actively pursues interaction with other nations.

Infrastructure

The Oan Isles has a developed infrastructure system. There is a extensive system of paved roads. Tunnes and bridges link different islands. The Oan Isles has some of the best ports, harbours and shipyards in the south west Pacific ocean. The biggest shipping company is the multinational Pacific Trading Company. A ferry system links more remote islands. The biggest airport is the Maui International Airport. The flag carrier is Oan Air. There is an over and underground bullet train system.

The Oan Isles has well developed water management infrastructure of dykes, levees and drains to mitigate the effects of flooding. The water distribution and sewage system is well developed. Trash collection services are reliable and cover the whole nation. The nation has an extensive broadband internet system and WiFi is available in public places. The primary sources of fuel are oil and cellulosic ethanol. The largest source of electricity is coal followed by solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power.

Demographics

Main Article: Demographics of The Oan Isles

The Oan Isles has a population of 8.6 million people and a density of 198 people per square kilometers. Over the past few centuries large families were encouraged due to abundant food and a high standard of living. As space shrank and resources became scarce, restraints were applied to the liberal family planning that prevailed. A one child policy was introduced forcing parents to have merely one child. Emigration has been encouraged to mitigate the effects of over population, resulting in a large diaspora scattered throughout Aurora and the South Pacific, and stagnant to negative population growth.

The largest ethnic group is the Oan ethnic group (known in the Oan language as Iwi Oa) followed by the Noa people, the Kōhatu (Gemite) people and the Islander (Hia) people. The largest religion is the Polynesian branch of the Evangelical Protestant tradition of the Christian religion followed by a number of folk religions. Many people practice syncretism. There are few actual atheists. The Oan language is the official and most spoken language followed by Noan, Islander (specifically the Ainu dialect) and Gemican. Staynish is the most spoken foreign language.

The Oan social structure is based on a strict (but not inflexible) hierarchy of wealth, family and gender. The Oan philosophical school establishes a system in which an individual is part of and responsible to the whole, being grouped into and exerted expectations pertinent to the group into which they are grouped. This governs political, economic and social relations, with strict guidelines for how the young and old, male and female, rich and poor are to interact and what place, power, property and potential is accorded to and behaviour is expected from each. This system coalesces around the clan, the base of the Oan social structure, that distributes wealth, power and status according to the clan one belongs to. A gradual shift is being made from this system, broadly called the Oan clan system.

The Oan Isles is a developed country by all accounts. The people have a high standard of living. Absolute poverty is virtually nonexistent, although the Oan Isles uses a higher measure to judge itself, which leads "poverty" to seem higher than it actually is. Healthcare, education, basic food and housing, basic electricity and water are virtually free. Many people often consume far more than their needs and live beyond mere survival, leading to a high cost of living. Education is considered the bedrock of society, with almost total final year pass rates, but surprisingly low tertiary enrolment rates

Culture

Dress and appearance

A photograph of women in traditional Oan dress

Oan people usually let their hair grow long, wearing it lose or in a bun. They sometimes put a comb or pin through it. This is usually made of wood or whale bone. It is typically decorated with carvings which usually include swirly forms reminiscent of clouds or waves. Some people also wear feathers in their hair. Males often have extensive intricate tattoos over their face, chest and arms. These are called moko. Females usually only have a tattoo under the lips and over the chin and like to wear black lipstick.

Both men and women wear skirts and dresses. Dresses typically go across the chest, leaving the neck and shoulders exposed. Men sometimes wear skirts that expose their buttocks. Skirts are typically worn with a wide belt. Skirts and dresses typically have geometric patterns such as chevrons repeated. People sometimes wear mantles and cloaks. These cloaks and mantles can be made from the feathers kiwi bird or moa bird. Fabrics are usually made from flax. Earth, Wikipedia:potash rock, plant resin or other dyes.

Social norms and everyday life

Most Oan people live in the cities. People often work and study. Life in the cities can be busy and fast-paced. Most households typically have a monogamous couple raising one to three kids. Fertility rates have decrees and households have shrunk as women became educated and people left the rural areas to find opportunities for work. There is a relatively high cost of living in the cities, so many people stay in apartments or lease townhouses. Middle-class and upper-class people are able to enjoy life in quiet suburban spaces. Cities offer many amenities that make life more convenient such as shops and public transport and have easy access to entertainment such as pubs, theatres and museums.

In Oan society people who are intimate or familiar greet each other by pressing their noses against one another. Women and men are treated equally. Men and women share equally in domestic tasks. Children are taught to respect their elders. Elders occupy places of esteem in society. Oans are generally polite and courteous. They can be boisterous when inebriated or in the company of close friends. Oans have strong cultural and spiritual links. They often pray and meditate in private and in public as individuals or groups. They partake in many ceremonies and rituals such as lighting incense and offering crop sacrifices to honour the dead. They have many festivals and feasts such as the annual parades of young men and women. They typically enjoy choral music and sports.

Education

Oan children go to school at a very young age. They go to early childhood development centers from as young as 2 years where they are taken care of during the day and their reading and writing skills and social and emotional growth is developed. They attend school for the next 9 years primarily focusing in language and quantitative skills. They then choose to specialise between years 10 and 12 while some go up to year 14. Many people enter vocational training and go into apprenticeship training after completing high school. Some people go to university. Entrance is granted to their highest scoring students in competitive and rigorous university entrance exams.

The university system in the Oan Isles is famous for the research output it produces and rigorous and comprehensive content it teaches. The University of La Rochelle is the most prestigious university in the country, ranking highly in national rankings and comparing favourably with foreign universities. It is, however, not the only Oan university to do well. There are, among many, the National University of the Oan Isles, the Ata University, Ana University, Kokoru University and Maunga University. A large portion of Oan universities have A-rated researchers in their faculties and research chairs. They produce many research papers and have many patents. Many foreign students come to study. Many Oan universities collaborate with foreign universities on research and exchange programs for staff and students. Many of them also participate in national and international competitions.

Sport

The Oan national rugby team, (the Matā Kai Kutu) performing a haka (traditional war challenge)

The Oan Isles has a large number of sports fans, players and teams. Some of the leagues are internationally rated in their respective disciplines. The biggest sport, by far, is rugby. The Oan Isles produces many international players, participates and does very well in international tournaments and has world-class venues and training facilities dedicated to the sport. The second is boxing. Oans typically enjoy water sports. These include canoeing. Open sea and river rapid canoeing are popular. Canoeing was use by the ancient people to voyage between islands. Voyagers turned this into a sport that has survived until now. Oans also enjoy surfing, diving, sailing, wind-surfing and competitive swimming. They also enjoy sports such as competitive tree-climbing, mountain-climbing and stick fighting.

Art and performance

Various utensils made from whalebone or wood that exemplify traditional Oan art.

Oans enjoy open air live shows such as outdoor theatre and choral music. Theatre arose from the ancient past-time where people would gather around a fire to tell stories and sing. Theatre often employs music, dance and poetry. Oan music typically involves singing particular in groups. There is often very little instrumental accompanyment such as woodwind or percussive instruments. Oans have a war chant called a haka. This war chant was used in the ancient days to instill fear in the enemy. It is now a form of cultural expression and is commonly used by the Oan national rugby team before a match. There is a rich culture of carving and tapestry. Homes are often decorated with intricate carvings on panels and poles. Tapestries are often hung in people's homes.

Gastronomy

The Reōa word for food is kai. Food is sometimes cooked underground. The Oan diet was based on birds and fish, herbs and roots. Oans have grown root crops such as Pax Fruites and kumara (or sweet Pax Fruites). Oans usually cook in an underground oven called a hangi. In some areas, natural pools of boiling water and steam are used to cook food. Traditionally, a hole is dug in the ground. Hot rocks are placed at the bottom. Vegetables and meat are placed on top of the rocks inside the hole. The hole is covered with a cloth and a mound of dirt. This traps the heat within and cooks the food. The same process has been replicated by stone ovens. Traditional ovens are favoured over electronics cousins due to their ability to infuse an earthy flavour into the food and retain moisture.

Oan Pax Fruit (taewa tutaekuri) are an unusual deep purple Pax Fruit. Rewena pararoa is bread is made from Pax Fruites. It is sold at many weekend markets and in speciality bread shops. There are kuku patties made with Oan greenlip mussels, puha greens or salmon infused with manuka (Oan ti tree) honey, kelp (dried algae) and peppery horopito leaves. Oans have domesticated the Rakiura mutton bird. With its distinct oily characteristic, it is considered an acquired taste. Oans also catch eels in fresh water streams, fish from the ocean, and gather shellfish and kina (sea eggs) from the sea. Oans also enjoy coconut based sweet dishees and treats. Alcoholic and pseudo-alcoholic beverages made from fermented fruit, or harvested from palm trees are enjoyed. Meat such as beef, mutton and chicken are recent imports, particularly the fat kind from Tuvaltastan. They are part of a growing trend in the diversity of the food Oans eat, encouraged by higher living standards and globalisation.

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