Kajal Mars
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Motto: Right. So, may I stab you now? | |
Region | The Planet Mars |
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Capital | Kajurmani |
Official Language(s) | Deriiv, Ljosa, Solan, Riikan |
Leader | Imperatrix Lirella Keral |
Population | 4.1 Billion |
Currency | Kajali Galac |
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Background
The Duchy of Kajal Mars was founded by the Imperium of Kajal in 682BDE, through filing a request for land on the surface of The Planet Mars. At the time, Kajal was effectively an extrasolar nation, and the founding of the Duchy allowed Kajal to establish a base from which it could trade with the nations of Sol. Kajal Mars was originally structured not unlike the Imperium, with an appointed official known as the Colonial Controller ruling the colony.
In the early years, Kajal Mars was comprised of three central domes and a multitude of research outposts. Kajal had never discovered a Mars-type planet before, and as such, the small planet, the red soil, and the thin atmosphere fascinated the early scientists. Dryer than Solanna, but not nearly as livable, many wondered why Kajali would want to live their in the first place. With the subsequent terraforming of Mars, however, the air in the colony became breathable, though uncomfortably thin, and the Forestry Project was initiated successfully, resulting in the modified tropical jungle that spans much of Kajal Mars. This jungle is comprised of species of plants previously indigenous to Kajal, and the Forestry Service attempts to keep it within the borders, though the flora have been sighted in other countries.
As a nation, Kajal Mars has a unique position upon Mars. Situated between five sovereign nations, and controlling the oceanic exit for Sunset, it has been in an enviable position for international trade since founding. As such, Kajal Mars' economy has historically been quite stable. With the Tyranid infestation of Qaaolchouraav Mars, the economy dipped slightly, though it is worth noting that Qaaolchouraav Mars was not a particularly large trading partner to begin with.
The current date in Kajal Mars is June 6, 2904AFY. Kajal Mars adopted the Terran calendar after seceeding from Kajal in 2242AFY.
Contents
Geography
Location: The Planet Mars.
Area:
- Comparative: Roughly the size of India.
- Total: ~3,290,000 sq km
- Land: ~1,480,500 sq km
- Water ~1,809,500 sq km
Land Boundaries
Border Length: 11,680 km
Border Countries: Kajal Mars shares borders with Eniqcir, Sunset, Wazzu Elysium, and Qaaolchouraav Mars.
Maritime Claims
- Contiguous zone: 24 NM (Kajal Mars only)
- Territorial sea: Approximately 50% of Kajal Mars is underwater.
Climate
Kajal Mars is primarily arid, with dry forested regions.
Terrain
Coastal.
Elevation extremes
- Lowest Point: Solanna City, -$meters
- Highest Point: Lirella City, $meters
Natural Resources
- All known resources that occur in Sol.
Land use
- Arable Land: 6.25%
- Other: 93.54%
- Permanent Crops: 0.14%
- Natural Hazards:Dust storms.
People
Ethnicity
The population of Kajal Mars is 82% Kajali, with a small Human and Elven minority, totalling 16%. The remaining 2% is composed from various non-human races present on or around The Planet Mars.
Statistics
Population: 3,807,000,000 (June 2005 Estimate)
Life Expectancy at Birth:
Nationality
- Noun: Kajali
- Adjective: Kajali
Ethnic Groups
- Kajali - 82%
- Human - 12%
- Elven - 6%
Religion
Languages
Literacy
Definition: Age 16 and over can read and write
Total population: 94%
Male: 96%
Female: 92%
Government
Country Name
Conventional Long Form: The Duchy of Kajal Mars
Conventional Short Form: Kajal Mars
Local Long Form: Sorana-sa Kajur-Barol
Local Short Form: Kajur-Barol
Abbreviation: DoKM
Government Type: Bicameral Democracy
Capital: Shalbatana
Administrative Divisions:
- Ganges
- Margaritifer
- Shalbatana
- Xanthe
Flag
Terraformed Mars off center to the left on a burgandy flag with a dark orange center stripe.
Founding
3 September 2222AFY
National Holiday
Founding Day, 3 September
Liberty Day, 15 September
Constitution
3 September 2232 - Bill of Rights
Suffrage
Kajal Mars: 20 years of age
Executive Branch
- Head of state: Duchess Illaan Soryaan
- Elections: Every five years barring circumstances such as a
failed motion of confidence.
Legislative Branch
Bicameral legislature consisting of Senate appointed House of
Representatives, and House of Representatives elected by the population. The Senate is limited to 32 Senators, and there are 256 seats in the House of Representatives. The government operates as a subset of the larger Four Worlds government.