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The Imperial Dominion of Uspria
Motto: Progress Through Unity
Anthem: Our Empress Ascendant
Location of Uspria
Location of Uspria on Aurora
Capital and largest city		Shesa
Official Languages		Liuri Staynish
Ethnic groups (2019)		48% Elf 52% Human
Demonym		Usprian
Government		Divine Absolute Monarchy
-	Emperess	Ayrinn Taube
-	Prime minister	Ronya Etusi
Legislature		Parliament
-	Upper house	Senate
-	Lower house	Chamber of Representatives
Area
-	Total	298,200 km2 115,135 sq mi
Population
-	2019 census	68,232,570
-	Density	228.81/km2 592.63/sq mi
GDP (nominal)		2019 estimate
-	Total	$1.808 Trillion ☥1.175 Trillion
-	Per capita	$26,500 ☥17,225
Gini (2019)		29.3 low
HDI (2019)		0.933 very high
Currency		Marks (☥/UM)
Time zone		Tellith Mean Time (UTC+6)
Date format		DD/MM/YYYY
Drives on the		left Side
Calling code		+80
ISO 3166 code		.IUI
Internet TLD		.IUI

Etymology

History

Mesolithic Uspria (8800-5800 BC)

Although the exact date is still hotly debated amongst historians and scholars it is within the Mesolithic Era that elves from what would become modern day Arcturiasaid eastward towards the continent of Aurora. Utilizing ancient voyager ships the elves bridged the gap between the two landmasses. The elves proceeded across the southern coast of Aurora following native populations of Aurochs along the southern coast of Aurora and into what would become modern Uspria. While archaeological records are scarce archaeologists have found remains of old stone tools and decorative art that described the nomadic proto Usprian people. Within the caves remains of shattered pottery were found along with trace residue of foodstuffs as well as salt withing the shards, suggesting that ancient Usprians utilized a method of desalinating water to utilize the salt for enhancing or preserving food.

Close to the late Mesolithic Usprians settled into into what would become modern day Uspria. Settlers built tightly packed mudbrick settlements along the cliffside. based upon historical artifacts recovered this was the same time in which early Usprians began the domestication of a Hapsi, a medium-grained rice. It is theorized early Usprians utilized hapsi as well as hunting game and fish to consume. Wild figs, olives, nuts, berries, and seeds were also used to supplement dietary needs deeper inland. Those who settled upon the rocky shores of Uspria ate much higher proportions of fish, mollusk, and berries that grew within the rocky crags of the mountainous coastline. Early Usprians also used a variety of domesticated animals for travel, food, labor, and clothing. Some of the earliest examples are the early domestication of goats, auroran pheasants, and Hummarian Aurochs.

Early Usprian society was still highly tribal during this period however limited instances of bartering and cultural exchange did occur between the different settled tribes as well as native human populations. It is theorized the Usprian people traded foodstuff, seeds, livestock, and handicrafts. During the late Mesolithic period early Usprians developed the groundwork for the Aocini faith as evidenced by exhumed remains featuring jewelry and talismans reminiscent of the symbolism used in modern Aocini.

Neolithic Uspria (5800-4500 BC)

The Neolithic Era in Uspria is characterized heavily by more permanent settlements being established throughout the mountainous regions. As Usprian society started to coalesce in mountainous holds and the religion of Aocini took a greater cultural prominence over early shamanistic religions cities increased in not only size but also organization with city-states rising to prominence across Usprian lands. The advent of organized agriculture along the banks of Uspria's many rivers which carried nutrients down from the mountains and into the rivers and tributaries that flowed through the lowlands. Cultivation of Hapis greatly increased after the discovery of the wikipedia:millstone quickly led to the utilization of rice flour and the creation of rice bread. The method for cultivation, milling, and baking improved the quality of Usprian life tremendously and allowed Usprians to gain the upper hand when bartering with goods before the process was disseminated to Aurora.

Usprians traded bread, pottery, and salted fished for a variety of goods specifically jewelry, textiles, and human labor. As Usprian cities expanded, specifically those along the coast, more workers were needed for additional labor than the Usprian elves slow reproductive speed could create. Usprians purchased or forced early human tribes into bondage to utilize them as a fast growing source of labor for their fields and dockyards. By the year 4900 the slavery of humans became a common practice in Uspria. Usprian cities utilized the slave labor to quickly catapult themselves forward in both the ability produce goods as well as the ability to extract new resources. During this period aggression between the native humans and elven populations reached a tipping point, causing one of the first known extensively recorded wars. Ancient Usprian city-states faced a guerrilla war against human tribesmen which forced the Usprain city-states to unite under the leadership of an Usprian priestess named Taube. After the unification of the city-states and success of the campaign Taube was proclaimed to be the first ruler of the newly formed civilization leading to the foundations of the Taube dynasty as well as the country of Uspria.

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  A recreation of early Usprian bread made from rice flour.
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  An artist's rendition of early Usprian merchant vessels.
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  An ancient Usprian carving of Taube.

Chalcolithic Uspria (4500-3500 BC)

Politics

Uspria is defined as an absolute monarchy headed by the Taube Dynasty. The leading member of the dynasty holds the title of empress and serves for life, although abdication to another member of the dynasty is allowed and within the rights of the empress. The empress is supported by a hand picked cabinet of leaders and representatives from the Parliament as well as a judge who serves under the title of Court Supremant. The task of running the government's daily actives are usually ran by a coordinated effort between the empress's cabinet alongside the legislative branch with the empress herself only intervening in urgent matters or in matters that garner national attention. Although the government is mainly run through the cabinet the empress has full power to veto any decisions reached by the cabinet, legislative, or judicial branches and institute her own decision should the need arise.

The legislative branch of the Usprian government is headed by elected officials who serve as the people's voice within the government. Both local and nation positions are voted upon by the people of Uspria utilizing a runnoff voting system to pick their candidates for local and later national government positions. The legislative branch is most commonly characterized by different political parties with each vying for popular opinion as well as the empress's favor.

The judicial branch is proposed by the legislative branch to the executive in both local and national selections. The executive branch then has the power to either approve or deny a judge. National level judicial officers must be personally approved by the empress before beginning their duties. The judicial branch commonly blends into the legislative branch with justices working directly with or under different legislative officials, most commonly the heads of different parties. While serving on judicial offices justices are formally barred from announcing any party sympathies or affiliations, while this is mainly a formality of the office it is still a ruling used to remove justices by the executive branch.

Foreign Policy

The Tivot Embassy in Shesa

Uspria since its earliest days has been regarded as a peaceful nation. Uspria is renowned for approaching matters of international politics through trade negotiations and friendly, yet reserved diplomacy. Usprian relations often favor nations who have female leaders or are strong advocates for equal rights. Usprian policies favor the construction of diplomatic missions abroad to maintain good relations with foreign powers and their people, specifically in countries that share the cultural values of Uspria.

Uspria frequently provides aid in for of deploying peacekeepers to assist countries with setting up infrastructure, building wells, providing humanitarian aid after a disaster, as well as sponsoring educational programs for children and adults. Upsrian aid programs also focus on developing local businesses and laborers in order to make the community independent and promote long term growth. Most recently this has been expanded to include green power initiatives as well as counseling to victims of disasters or trauma.

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