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Republic of Aldevira Republika e Aldire (Aldeviran) Capital: Debut
Population: 1,632,200 (2020) Motto: « Aldire me jep nder » |
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The Republic of Aldevira, locally known as Aldire is a democratic country in the Ellirian Peninsula region of North Tarephia.
The largest city in the country is Zavor, where the main business district, harbour airport and railway station is. Zavor is located on the island of Karnova. Nearby, on the island of Gardi is the judicial capital of the country, Debut. Debut features venitian-like canals, domed mosques, museums and the government buildings which sit upon Capitol Hill.
Aldevira was once part of the Demirhan Empire until 1692, which had a profound impact on its culture. Later, it was controlled but unsuccessfully colonised by Castellán. A rebellion in 1770 had the colonials kicked out of the country. Since then, three governments have operated in Aldevira, one of which was run by a ruthless dictator and ended in a civil war. The effects of his reign are still felt today.
In the modern day, Aldevira makes a lot of its money from tourism, accounting for almost 20% of the national income. Otherwise, the export of resources like timber, copper, zinc and other commodities on the islands help keep the economy afloat. A large contributor to the economy is Aldevira's status as a tax haven, which led the country to an economic boom in the early 2000s.
Etymology
The name Aldevira comes from the native Alde tribes of the region and Vira which was the name for the island chain in Demirhan maps. The local name, Aldire, is named solely for the Alde tribes and has supposedly been used since ancient times. The Castallánese name for the colony was Terra Vira.
History
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| History of Aldevira | |
| Pre-unification | (before 667) |
| • Romantish puppet dynasty of Mauretiana | c. 150 BCE |
| • Romantish Mauretiana | 40–459 |
| • Unification Wars | 615–667 |
| Unified kingdom | 667–1533 |
| • Daya crowned "Queen of the Mauretianas" | 667 |
| • Treaty of Sala | 721 |
| • Succession War | 1241–1245 |
| Modern kingdom | 1533 |
| • Reign of Avigela IV | 1505–1551 |
| • Current constitution | 1533 |
| • Treaty of Iqosa | 1831 |
The original tribes of Aldevira were known as the Alde. Not much is known about them, but it is known that they moved there from Pohenicia almost 3,000 years ago. They did not have a writing system, but they did speak a dialect of the Pohenician tongue, the influence of which is still felt somewhat in Modern Aldeviran.
In the 16th Century, the Demirhan Empire stopped on the island of Tavori and set up the trading port of Tavora. They quickly moved across the four islands, founding Zavor sometime around 1586. They didn't go far from the coast. The culture of the natives mixed in quickly with the Demirihans. The mixture of the two languages eventually resulted in Middle Aldeviran which has much more prominent Demiran features. Additionally, much of the population were converted to Islam.
Toçi Island and it's city of Debut became a major shipping port, not unlike Venice of our world. Toçi, Zavor and Tavori, the primary cities of the territory and they received certain autonomy to govern within their walls. While Debut was stunted by the size of its island, Zavor and Tavori were not.
Sometime around 1692, Castellan took control of the nation, while the Demirhan navy was concerned with an invasion of Lorantis at home. The new ownership enforced harsh laws against their culture and tried to convert them to Catholicism which further outraged the Aldevirans. They founded a few coastal towns, though all of them have had their names changed since. The only exclave they managed to successfully colonise was a coastal area in the southwest of Tavora where the port of Fernando still stands.The city states had less autonomy during this time, and several rebellions tried and failed to oust the colonials.
In 1770, there was a succesful rebellion in Aldevira and the Castallanese were forced to leave. The rebels employed guerilla tactics and focused on areas of the country where they would have high local support.The Castallanese had little effect on the culture of the country except for a few new words and phrases in what would become Modern Aldeviran, the one spoken today. They also converted some regions of the country to Catholicism, but Islam remained the majority, all the way up to modern times. The government set up in 1775 was a democracy, outlined in its consitution, however it was deeply flawed and the country had multiple recessions from this time to 1812, when a series of reforms were made and a better government was formed. The first president, Dëborak Celaj aimed to industrialise the country which was falling behind its neighbours. Zavor grew rapidly during this time, aswell as some of the other, smaller cities such as Capia Toaç and Gardia which grew them into bustling industrial towns. In February of 1912, the government was running out of money and couldn't repay the many loans taken out from foreign countries and collapsed from within, due to rampant corruption, riots and protests and disorganisation. The collapse made global headlines as the country essentially became lawless overnight, while the National Palace burned to the ground. A famous photograph was taken of the Palace on fire over the night sky in Debut.
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Sebastian Seferi, leader of the army during this time took advantage of this. He ordered his men to seize control of Debut in what was known as the Ramadam Coup (named so because it occured on the first day of the fast). Seferi's regime was a military dictatorship. He committed attrocities such as the Garza Massacre in 1925 when he had his soldiers open fire on a group of protestors, or the genocide of some minority groups in the country, particularily the Castallanese who were deported, imprisoned or exiled to Fernando County. (Seferi also founded planned towns such as Seferigard) In 1930, civil unrest reached its peak and the army divided into two, the Greens (supporting Seferi) and the Tans (supporting a better republic, named for their civillian clothing) The Tans wanted to stage a coup and replace the government.
The coup was ultimately a success, and Seferi was imprisoned by 1932, and later exiled. The government that replaced him was a republic concerned with decentralisation and modernisation.
| no | Name | Party | Years in Office | Notable Facts |
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| 1 | Komir Shkelyim | Tans (Alde Party) | 1929 (de facto), 1930 (de jure) - 1938 | First president. Founded and led the Tans Army. |
| 2 | Milosh Hoxha | Tans(Alde Party) | 1938-1942 | Hoxha was criticised for almost turning Aldevira into a Police State, a problem which still exists today. |
| 3 | Stefan Kartallozi | Labour Party | 1942 - 1950 | Regarded as the "most hated president" in Aldevira history |
| 4 | Pishak Amiti | United National Party | 1950-1958 | Reforms and major modernisation |
| 5 | Amantin Kalaj | United National Party | 1958-1962 | Unpopular with younger voters |
| 6 | Oltan Moreno | Castallanese Representative Party | 1962-1966 | First Castallanese President elected democratically |
| 7 | Paran Demai | Alde Party | 1966-1972 (death) | First president to die during term |
| 8 | Dazer Bajramovic | Alde Party | 1972-1974 (vice president replacement for Paran Demai) | Shortest term |
| 9 | Zarist Lushi | Labour Party | 1974-1980 | Made very positive changes especially in the field of equality |
| 10 | Shëndet Meksi | Labour Party | 1980-1988 | First president to make political amends with the Casallenese sects. Built a nuclear power plant near Capia. |
| 11 | Sevidije Prifti | Labour Party | 1988-1992 | First female president, cut taxes and decreased poverty rates |
| 12 | Ndirna Shundi | Alde Party | 1992-1996 | Instituted major changes in the Alde Party (which is widely considered the conservative equivalent in Aldevira) |
| 13 | Marnesh Tolka | Alde Party | 1996-2000 | Criticised for harsh budget cuts, and neglect for civil services such as public transport |
| 14 | Tergit Raco | Labour Party | 2000-2008 | Took the country towards an economic boom as it became a tax haven. |
| 15 | Buzagaz Gjebrea | Labour Party | 2008-2012 | Criticised for his handling of the country during a recession. |
| 16 | Drina Duka | Alde Party | 2012-2020 | Imposed many environmentally friendly laws and set targets for a Green Future. |
| 17 | Eris Zogu | United National Party | 2020-present day (re-elected 2024) | In the wake of an immigrant crisis, the UNP came into power for the first time since 1962. Eris instituted many nationalist policies, criticised by many. Some believe Eris forged the votes for the 2024 election. |
Government and politics
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| Government of Mauretia | |
| Constitutional Republic | |
| Capital | Debut |
| Head of state | |
| • Melka (Queen) | President Eris Zogu |
| • Duttore al-Qoncilo | |
| Legislature | Parliament of Aldevira |
| • Upper house | Qoncilo ad-Publea |
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| • Lower house | wip |
| Judiciary | Artor Shkelyim |
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Alde Party Labour Party UNP CRP Communist Party Green Party | |
| WIP | |
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Administrative divisions
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| Administrative divisions of Aldevira | |
| First-level | 4 Provinces |
| Second-level | County |
| Third-level | Urban Districts |
Aldevira is divided into four provinces, one for each island. These are Karnova (capital: Zavor), Tavora (capital: Tavori), Toçi (Capital: Port Toçi) and finally Gardi which has had no territory since 2016, when the island became the Debut City District. Gardi Province still exists in legislature and in the names of some government offices in Debut and is used interchangably with the Debut CD.
Fernando Sect (formerly Fernando County until 2019) has been its own entity, seperate from Karnova since 1992. The Sect is neither province nor county, but does divide itself into three subdivisions and has a local government.
Provinces themselves get to control how they are divided.
| Province | Subdivisions | No. of Subdivisions | Provincial Capital | Last change |
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| Karnova | Counties | 10 | Zavor | 1992 |
| Tavora | Boroughs | 5 since 2018 | Tavori | 2018 |
| Toçi | Ruralities and Urbanities | 23 | Port Toçi | 2000 |
| Debut CD. | City Quarters | 8 | Kapitol | 2016 |
| Gardi | Gardial Districts | 0 since 2016 | Debut | 2016 |
| Fernando Sect | Parishes | 3 | Fernando | 2019 |
Geography
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| Geography of Mauretia | |
| Continent | Uletha (Western) |
| Region | Ghetoria |
| Population | 13,915,327 (2021) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 201938.50 km2 77968.89 sq mi |
| • Water (%) | 2% |
| Population density | 68.91 km2 178.47 sq mi |
| Major rivers | Asmina, Lawa, Malba |
| Time zone | WUT+2:30 (MST) |
Location
Mauretia is a country in along the Sea of Uthyra in southwestern Uletha, bordered by Sathria to the north and UL205b to the east. Because Mauretia is bisected longways by the 45th east parallel, it uses the offset time World Time +2:30. From a geological perspective, Mauretia sits on three continents: the mainland is in western Uletha, the external Ilm Gorgaya are part of a Tarephian tectonic plate, and external territory of Sansa Yosefa is part of the Antarephian continent.
Topography
Occupying one side of a peninsula, Mauretia is dominated by its coastline and prominent mountain ranges. These mountains are generally rocky and covered in scrub or thin evergreen woodlands. In between many of the ridges are wide valleys with fertile ground. These areas tend to be ideal for vineyards, meadows, groves, and orchards. The higher hills are used for shepherding and poultry farms. Mauretia's western coast is often rocky with numerous inlets and few natural beaches. Large boulders and extreme rock outcroppings litter the densely wooded landscape. The southern shore is defined by its fertile coastal plain. Notably, the rivers of Mauretia are not navigable far inland. Mauroi sailors have long mastered the difficult shores and water outflows, which has been vital to the country's trade and maritime industries.
Climate
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Mauretia has a wide range of climate patterns from coastal Mediterranean areas to arid deserts east of the High Adlar mountains. Generally, the transitional seasons are wet, warm, and short. The coastal areas and the low-profile plains of Tangereya and Rifaleya fall into the hot-summer Csa category with savannah-like wet–dry pairings (Aw) in the far south. Some interior ranges near the coast are cooler (Csb). Much of northeastern and east-central Mauretia is semi-arid (BSh/BSk) with cooler temperatures (Dsb) along the highest peaks of the High Adlarm. Along the eastern border is open desert-lands. Rainfall and snowfall is plentiful enough in the wet seasons for a productive agricultural returns, with the climate most conducive to growing fruits, vegetables, and beans. Vineyards and orchards are common throughout the countryside. Sitting south of 30°N, Mauretia frequently experiences southwesterly-flowing tradewinds from the deserts in the east toward the coastal areas. When the subtropical ridges of the horse latitudes increase over eastern Sathria, this helps spur the yearly monsoonal rainfalls in most of western and southern Mauretia. The Harm Adlarm cause uplift of wind blowing off the Sea of Uthyra and creates frequent precipitation. Grains, including millet, oats, wheat, and amaranth grow well with widespread rainfall through the winter months and a minor monsoonal season in the late summer.
With its position on the globe, Mauretia can be susceptible to extreme weather conditions. Some locations in the mountainous areas of the country can receive over two meters of snow in a given winter. Sudden blizzard-like squalls have been known to produce a half meter in one day. Cloud cover is also common in the late summer as monsoons begin, and some Maureti cities are known as among the cloudiest in region during these months with sunshine during less than 50% of daylight hours. Heat waves in the peak summer can be as high as 45° have been recorded in July and cold spells with temperatures as low as −11° have been recorded in February. With the tradewinds from the dry northeast, temperatures can plummet in the winter and the air may be as dry as 15% humidity. The dryness may cause negative health effects to vulnerable populations. Outbreaks of severe weather, such as tornadoes are known to happen and can be strong, although they are far more common in the southern portion of the country than in the north. Heavy rainfall can also occur in the wet seasons, causing flooding along the mountain valleys. Even interior cities, like Pomalia, experienced severe flooding in 1953 that displaced nearly half of its then-177,000 people. In the highlands, the first frost occurs around early October; final frost is often in late April to around the first of May.
Demographics
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| Demonym | Maureti | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Official languages | Maurit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized minority languages | Azigit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Literacy |  99.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Life expectancy |  77 (male) 83 (female) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The official population of Mauretia, according to a government census in 2013, was 13,773,698. There are an additional 103,000 people in Mauretia on economic or academic visas that are not counted in the census. The nation features a relatively high birth rate for an industrialized nation at 19.7 per 1,000 inhabitants and has been increasing in recent years. The nation has not been below replacement-level fertility in over a century. Life expectancy is about 79 years. These factors have contributed to a growing population, which is projected to exceed 17 million by no later than 2030.
Mauretia differs from many other nations with regards to the roles of women in society. While religious, military, and merchant sectors have most frequently been dominated by men, women have long had an important role in the culture, political system, and economy. Many of Mauretia's rulers were women. Female literacy has historically been higher than male literacy; literacy was not considered extremely important to military or agrarian sectors. Yet, education of women was considered paramount as a means of continuing the culture, values, and knowledge to younger generations as they were being raised. Throughout the middle ages, Mauroi women equally contributed to scientific advancements and cultural output. Only in the seventeenth century did the education of men for all walks of life become important. This distinct view came to the fore again in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Due to international conflict and need for productivity after sweeping diseases, Mauroi women began to take on increasing roles in the workforce and economic diversification began. By the 1920s, policies were put in place to try and balance family life and increased economic output. After a couple turbulent decades of stagnant population growth, the culture adapted and evolved. The marriage and birth rates recovered and the societal change has promulgated through to the present. As a result, there remains no stigma against women in nearly any sector of culture or economy. Some of Mauretia's most prominent intellectuals and artists of the last 500 years have been women, and in recent years women have been among the wealthiest business owners in the nation. Men only tend to dominate careers as farmers, shepherds, or miners. At the same time, women athletes are among the best in the world and their sports generate as much revenue as many male sports. Two of the most popular professional sports leagues in the country are women's leagues.
Ethnicity
According to the census, 97.1% of the nation's population self-reported as ethnically Mauro. (The Holmic population of Sansa Yosefa is counted separately.) Of this percentage, about 2.5% was foreign born. The largest other ethnic groups included Eganians (1.1%), Pohenicians (0.7%), Kazaris (0.5%), and Serionics (0.4%). Notable populations of Antharians and Mazanics are also present in larger coastal cities. Immigration to Mauretia is not particularly high, but no government policy actively discourages it. The country's net-migration only turned positive in the last forty years, and there remains a substantial Mauro diaspora overseas. Many immigrants to the country have come from neighboring states for religious or economic reasons. Iola, for example, has nearly 35,000 Kazari Christics that are descendants of Christic refugees from the 1910s. There has also been a broader trend in recent years among Mauro young adults repatriating from overseas.
Studies of the ethnic Mauroi population show common traits with a window of genetic variability among the people group. A recent physical-traits study in 2015 of nearly 730,000 Mauroi people estimated that 78% of the Mauroi population had brown or dark brown hair, with medium/dark blond and auburn as common variants—each at about 5.5% of the population. Among that same group sampled, 83% had brown eyes, with 10% registering blue or grey and 7% green or other heterochromia. Height among Mauroi people can vary, and extremes are found. Even so, the average height of men and women are very close in proximity. Men average 175.0cm in height, while women average 167.9cm in height.
Religion
Mauretia is officially a Christic nation, and the Logenatiu defines the indigenous Christic branch as the official religion of the nation. This understandably affects numerous aspects of Mauroi culture and society. Freedom to practice any faith publicly or to proselytize is assured through the constitution, but proselytization is socially difficult. Other Christic denominations and religions have arrived in Mauretia over the years but remain a small minority in the country, generally confined to larger cities. Officially, the Mauro branch of the faith is "separate but cooperative" with its sister churches. It retains very close ties to the Ekelan Church in spite of a schism in the fifth century. The Mauroi that remained in communion with the Ekelan churches in Egani and other nearby lands reformed their congregation into the small "Nodasic" Church. The term "Nodasic" comes from the old Maureti word meaning "tied together."
The largest non-Christic religion is neo-Paganism based on modern forms of Mauro polytheism. This particular belief system has become quite popular among otherwise secularized repatriates, comprising up to 25% of that demographic. Mauro polytheistic practices from antiquity are among the best documented in the world. The religious practices of ancient pagans were all but wiped out in the seventh century, but the combination of academic scholarship and historical site preservation has allowed it to remain. Because some sites, such as the temple and cave complexes to the god Asese are on preserved lands, neo-Pagans have accused the Christic government with discrimination and religious suppression. The only Pagan practice that is explicitly outlawed is the ancient practice of child sacrifice. Generally, access is granted to Pagan groups without restriction provided that these groups do not damage the historic site. Most important locations, such as the Temple of Time, have been divested from the public land holdings and are simply registered sites that must be preserved by the ownership groups, similar to historic Christic basilicas or monasteries.
Language
The official language of Mauretia is Maurit. The language is a member of the southern branch of the Romantish Uletarephian language group. Although Romantish supplanted the local languages in the second and third centuries, the local vulgar dialect retained an immense influence from Hellanisian and Semetic languages. Combined with Serionic contact, Maurit evolved to contain a large Serionic, Hellanisian, and Semetic substrata. Even a few grammatical features of the language, such as the standard verb–subject–object (VSO) word order are due to the large influence from the ancient languages of Ghetoria. The language has a standard form regulated by Sa Qollegia ad-Maurit. Standard Maurit is the official form used in government, media, and education. The Qollegia also recognizes three principal dialects (northern, southern, and eastern) and provides a standardized form for them, recognizing differences in word choice and spelling as viable alternatives to the standard form. There are few differences between northern, eastern, and southern dialects of the language. The eastern dialects tend to be the most distinct on account of the geographic isolation in the Ghetorian desert.
The last census recorded that 98.7% of Mauretia's mainland citizens speak Maurit as their first language. A small community of Azigri speakers still remain in the interior desert communities. Their language is officially protected in status with mechanisms in place to provide facilities in government, education, and religion in the Azigri language. It is spoken by only a few hundred people as a first language in the last census. The government officially promotes bilingualism among the two Azigri tribes in the region, but the use of the language has continued to wane. In the external territory of Sansa Yosefa, a Maurit-influenced dialect of Holmic is spoken by 79% of the citizens as a first language, while 17% speak Maurit as a first language. Over 95% of citizens on the Maureti part of the island are bilingual in Holmic and Maurit, and bilingualism is officially taught in schools. Other languages known to be spoken in Mauretia include Eganian, Sathrian, and Antharian.
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