Difference between revisions of "Ahptan"
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| − | Ahptani history started with the founding of the a strategical trading post called [[Ahpt]] | + | Ahptani history started with the founding of the a strategical trading post called [[Ahpt]] (then called Bagur) in around 700 A.D. by Arab traders during the Umayyad time period. After the end of the Umayyad in around 750, Bagur declared independance and formed a unity with nearby neigboring cities. Around this time, Bagur was experience a Golden Age where trade and a distinguished Ahptani culture flourished. During the Ottoman conquests, Bagur was invaded triggering the [[Ottoman-Baguri Wars]], after which the Bagur surrendered and was renamed Ahptan by conquering Ottoman generals. Under Ottoman rule, Ahptan was still used as a trading post, and in 1603, gained a degree of autonomy. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, Ahptan immediately declared independance and was (for 3 weeks) a republic. The republic was deemed unnecessary by one of the Ahptani military commanders, [[Amad al-Whalid]], who later led a successful coup d'état. Amad declared a monarchy and led the country until his death in 1974 and was succeeded by his son and current ruler [[Farid al-Whalid]]. |
Revision as of 23:27, 4 October 2007
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| Motto: Submit to Allah, Ahptan, and the Crown! | |||||
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| Region | Middle East | ||||
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| Capital | Ahpt | ||||
| Official Language(s) | Arabic | ||||
| Leader | King Farid al-Whalid | ||||
| Sovereignty | -first declared in 750,
-redeclared in 1918 | ||||
| Population | 1.7 million | ||||
| Currency | Ahptan Arabi (Å) | ||||
| Internet TLD | .ahp | ||||
| Calling code | +041
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| ISO Code | AHTN
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The Kingdom of Ahptan is a sovereign, monarchist nation in the Middle Eastern region, mostly known for its recent entrance into the industrial world and the country's hard line policy against foreign traders. It is located on the western edge of the Arabian Peninsula and has access to the Red Sea. The only country to share land borders is Saudi Arabia, which Ahptan trades vigorously with.
History
Main article: History of Ahptan
Ahptani history started with the founding of the a strategical trading post called Ahpt (then called Bagur) in around 700 A.D. by Arab traders during the Umayyad time period. After the end of the Umayyad in around 750, Bagur declared independance and formed a unity with nearby neigboring cities. Around this time, Bagur was experience a Golden Age where trade and a distinguished Ahptani culture flourished. During the Ottoman conquests, Bagur was invaded triggering the Ottoman-Baguri Wars, after which the Bagur surrendered and was renamed Ahptan by conquering Ottoman generals. Under Ottoman rule, Ahptan was still used as a trading post, and in 1603, gained a degree of autonomy. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, Ahptan immediately declared independance and was (for 3 weeks) a republic. The republic was deemed unnecessary by one of the Ahptani military commanders, Amad al-Whalid, who later led a successful coup d'état. Amad declared a monarchy and led the country until his death in 1974 and was succeeded by his son and current ruler Farid al-Whalid.
