Alif Laam Miim

The Emirate of
Alif Laam Miim

Flag of Alif Laam Miim
National motto: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
National anthem: N/A
Region	Earth V
Capital	Al-Qahirah
Largest City	Al-Qahirah
Population	295,901,814
Official Language(s)	Arabic, English, French, Italian, Amharic, Farsi
Government Emir	Parliamentarian Monarchy Jalal Ibn-Nur Ibn-Mahmud al-Misri
ISO Nation Code	ALM
Currency	Dinar (DNR [D])
Time Zone  • Summer (DST)	GMT+2 GMT+2
Internet TLD	.alm
Calling Code	+134
National Symbols  • Sport  • Animal  • Fruit  • Flower	Football [Soccer] Eagle Pomegranate Nile Lily
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The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim - (also المتح الإمار الم or L'Emirat de A. L. M. or simply ALM), people still refer to the ALM Emirate as "Misri" or "Egypt". Founded in 1955, after years of internal strife and civil unrest against the ruling Emirs and the British presence, the ALM Emirate has advanced greatly in recent years to maintain its position as a center of Islamic culture and learning, along with a number of honorable institutions of higher education in Arabic teaching.

Government

Parliamentarian Emirate

Head of State: Emir Jalal ibn Abbas ibn Mahmud Abd Allah Al Misri

Head of Government: Yusuf Hassan, head of Parliament and Prime Minister

The government is divided into three official branches - Parliament, the Emirate, and the Judiciary. The Emirate is a monarchical dynasty, with full and wide ranging executive powers over the state. Parliament manages the government, with explicit permission from the Emirate. Its vital role primarily consists of maintaining, expanding, and arranging all governmental and ministerial powers and responsibilities. Laws must pass through the Parliament before the Emir can authorize and effect them. The Judiciary is a separate system of courts, established to maintain justice in the state. In law, the Emirate remains the last and ultimate authority in governing affairs. However, it remains an open system and willing to address the wills of the people.

Parliament is composed of 114 members from around the nation, representing their respective provinces. Each province has three representatives, elected by popular vote for a term of six years each, where the election of those representatives is set two years apart from the others' elections from the same province. Only members of Parliament may be appointed to head a ministry.

There are 9 ministries: State, Religion and Faith, Justice, Foreign Relations, Domestic Affairs, Defense, Industry and Economy, Education, and Charity and Hajj.

PM: Yusuf Hassan

MoS: Zaid Muhktar [State]

MoRF: Ismail Ibn-Mustafa [Religion and Faith]

MoJ: Adil Husayn [Justice]

MoFR: Muhammad Ibn-Abd al-Qadir [Foreign Relations]

MoDA: Tahir an-Nasir Sulayman [Domestic Affairs]

MoD: Salil as-Salah Ibn-Ibrahim [Defense]

MoIE: Abd al-Aziz Ibn-Abd Allah [Industry and Economy]

MoE: Jean Moussarn [Education]

MoCH: Abd al-Karim Muhsin [Charity and Hajj]

Geography

The Emirate of ALM is divided into 38 provinces across regions formerly of Libya, Egypt, and northern regions of the Sudan. The most populous regions are the three provinces around the capital area, lining the Nile River.

The majority of the country is desert, mostly in the south and southwestern provinces. Mountains dominate much of the southern border in the northern Sudanese provinces. Occasional wadis form after dense rainfalls in the desert; otherwise, ALM's primary waterways are restricted to the eastern provinces, especially along the Nile corridor. Obviously, the most dominant feature is the Nile River, which is the life-line of the ALM - economically and politically. The Sinai Peninsula and Suez Canal also constitute important geographical features in ALM, with the latter serving as a major traffic point for nearly half of the world's traffic.

Natural resources in the country include petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead and zinc. The Nile is the source of life in the country and the Emirate is able to irrigate 32,460 square kilometers of land. Environmental concerns include the loss of agricultural land because of urbanization, increasing salination and desertification. Other issues include oil pollution, water pollution, and limited fresh water resources (apart from the Nile). The rapid growth in population has put a strain on the resources of the country, especially in urban areas where water is prized but limited commodity.

The Emirate has since increased in size, cumulating in the expansion into Arabia proper, with its massive desert landscape; Ethiopia, with a wildly varying atmosphere diverging between tropical forests and dry steppes; and Chad, which delves deep into the African jungle. Nonetheless, the Emirate has become a diverse land, with many landscapes and environments, rich in history and culture.

History

The history of ALM dates back to the Egyptian pharaohs, from as early as 3000BCE. During their reign, Egypt sprouted into a center of civilization in the Mediterranean and Mesopotamian regions, with grand buildings and sophisticated societies. In the 6th century BCE, the power of the Coptic pharaohs declined, permitting invasions from Persia and Babylon to take control over Egypt. Alexander the Great made a famous stop in Egypt, laying the foundations for the second largest city in the Emirate. After Alexander, the Ptolemaic pharaohs led Egypt into a second incline of greatness, with notable achievements as the Great Library in Alexandria and important scientific discoveries. However, Roman supremacy in 30BCE officially ended the reign of the pharaohs, which signaled the rise of the Roman Empire later on. The majority of the Emirate would remain under Roman control until the reign off the Khaliphs.

The Islamic Era (639 - 1882)

Following the preachings of the Prophet Muhammad, the Arabs invaded Egypt and seized control over the land. They laid the foundations for Al Qahirah, the capital and largest city of the Emirate. It is under this period that Egypt begins to blossom into a center of creativity and learning, especially with the sack of Baghdad by the Mongol hordes and the continuing strife among Muslims, regarding the true way of faith. With the increase in prestige, Al Qahirah became the center of the Islamic world, with every good Muslim passing through the hallowed city on their passage to Makkah. For a time, the Khaliphs resided in the city until the Ottoman Turks replaced the line and moved them to Constantinople. Even as the Mamluks were defeated, the Ottoman Sultan granted semi-autonomy to the people and thus Egypt maintained its identity as a separate nation.

The Ottomans continued exercise loose authority as the Emirs of Egypt began modernizing the country. The most famous of them was Khedive Ismail Pasha, who is renowned for his marvelous renovations of the capital city, building the foundations for the modern West Bank. Bringing inspiration from Europe, the Khedive desired to make Egypt a powerful cultural center once again, building a "Paris on the Nile" - to which some day, the same could be said of "Al Qahirah on the Seine". However, even with the completion of the Suez Canal and the various modernization efforts, Egypt faced serious economic debts to Great Britain and France. The troubles cumulated in the eventual overthrow of the Khedivate in 1882 by the British, who established a protectorate over the region.

British Protectorate (1882 - 1955)

Under the protection of the British, Egypt began to become more liberalized, opening to people of all religious denominations. For a while, the number of Christian Cathedrals outnumbered the number of mosques in the country. Furthermore, much of the Egyptian economy was devoted to repaying the debts to Great Britain, leaving a great multitude in poverty. Nonetheless, the country became a powerful center of learning and culture - as it had been for the past thousands of years. Egyptology became a widespread science, with numerous tomb discoveries in the early 20th century. Despite the free religious doctrines, Egypt remained a devoted bastion of Islam. The Suez Canal likewise opened numerous opportunities for the country's economic potential, especially as the British exploited the advantage of utilizing its ports and facilities.

The Emirate came into being after the the First World War, when the United Kingdom established a working Egyptian government to govern Egypt and Sudan under a British protectorate. Following the Allied victory in World War II, the Egyptian Emirate broke away from the British, formally renouncing the protectorate status and joining with the Saudi family in an alliance to preserve Arab interests. However, British troops in Transjordan and Palestine quickly reacted and initiated the Sinai Conflict of 1947. Although lasting for only three months, the Sinai Conflict was serious blow to Egyptian national pride, as the British forced the Egyptian Emirate to concede its authority to the British governor in Palestine.

However, the transition was short-lived - particularly seeing as the British had quit their possessions in Palestine and Transjordan - and the United Kingdom once again permitted the Emirs in Al Qahirah to resume their authority, albeit with sterner provisions governing the protectorate status. In order to refinance the pain from World War II and the Sinai Conflict, Britain seized the majority of the Egyptian industry and commerce to pay off its debts, leaving the Egyptian populace disgruntled at the British protectorate status. From deserts of Qattara, a local Sheikh Mahmud ibn-Abbas al-Misri united the Bedouin tribes into the Alif-Laaam-Miiim Coalition to fight off the Emirate and the British. Citing the religious duty to preserve and expand Islam, the Sheikh declared jihad and storm Al Qahirah with incessant firefights and attacks. In 1955, the ALM Coalition won a critical victory at Port Said, forcing the British to quit the long war and formally recognize Egyptian independence. The people abolished the old Emirate and proclaimed Sheikh Mahmud as the new Emir.

The ALM Emirate (1955 - )

Under the inspirational leadership of Mahmud, the ALM Emirate spearheaded a massive referendum of nationalization and Islamization. Mahmud began expanding and constructing new mosques, while promoting the general welfare of the common folk who suffered under the poor economic conditions left after the Sinai Conflict. His controversial nationalization of the Suez Canal went over with wide criticism, leading to the Pact of Istanbul, where Mahmud promised to permit liberal usage to all vessels operating under private companies and limited military ships as well - although he was free to make good use of the fees for its use. He also led out construction of the first Nile River dam, near Aswan. Following his modernization appeals, he created the Parliament to help arrange and manage the government, leaving Mahmud to focus his attentions on many fields of improvement at the same time. Among his most prized and valued managements was the completion of the Pan-Egyptian Transportation network, a series of railroads that linked Al Qahirah to the five principal cities in the Emirate: Alexandria [Al Iskandariyah], Tripoli, Benghazi, and Aswan. With these rails completed, the ALM infrastructure became more integrated and easier to manage, connecting people and resources more easily. It ultimately proved effective in saving thousands of lives when the 1975 famine set off a food panic in the Emirate. With effective management, Mahmud easily managed the crisis, losing minimal lives directly affected by the famine. Ironically, the famine was caused by the damming of the Nile River, which stopped the annual floods that replenished the fields with fertile soil. Hoping to avoid another crisis, Emir Mahmud ibn-Abbas al-Misri set up an extensive network of irrigated farms along the Nile and prepared fertilizer depots to keep the soil healthy for good crop yields in the harvest. He also invested much of the budget in food imports to prevent another crisis. Although these measures were costly (to say the least), Mahmud secured the entire populace with safe food stocks.

The 1979 Sinai War

When the British left Palestine and Transjordan, the Jewish people present immediately declared independence and set up the state of Israel. While most of the Arab neighbors fought wars against the Israeli state, the Emirs in Egypt opted to stay out, choosing to focus their attention on maintaining their status quo. Although an ardent Muslim, Emir Mahmud realized early on that the Egyptian military was completely inept to fight a full war with any nation, even Israel - especially considering Israel's miraculous hold against the other Arab powers in the region. He decided that the best option to war with Israel was to wait for the ideal moment and build up a large military resource, under pretenses to defend the Emirate from British and other foreign interventions.

The Israeli government always remained wary and finally decided that by the late 1970's, the ALM Emirate had become too powerful. In April of 1979, Israel prompted a surprise strike on the Emirate, destroying and encircling an entire division in the Sinai on the first day alone. Emir Mahmud was shocked at the attack, and mobilized the forces quickly to prevent Israel from advancing too far too quickly. By the end of the month, the Israelis were on the Suez Canal, ready to invade the main part of the ALM heartland. Even as he called to the Saudis and the Syrians, Emir Mahmud seriously wanted to make this a solo war with Israel and sent a large naval flotilla from Benghazi out to sea, hoping to sink the Israeli navy. He found good luck as the ALM forces suck the Israel fleet just off Alexandria, and although the fight was actually a draw, it was enough encouragement to push back the Israeli navy their home waters. Seeing the best opportunity to strike, Mahmud initiated a counterattack near Port Said and suffered a dismal defeat. Undeterred, Mahmud sent another attack force across at Ismailya - led by his own son, Jalal ibn-Mahmud al-Misri - and managed to secure a foothold on the Sinai. Puncturing the Israeli center, the ALM forces pushed back the Israelis, who immediately offered a status quo truce. Although he was venting with anger and vengeance, the war and old age had taken its toll on his health, and Mahmud conceded the stats quo. Confident after their limited success in the Sinai War of 1979, the ALM continues to be a dominant military presence in the Middle East and North Africa.

Jalal ibn-Nur ibn-Mahmud al-Misri

Following Emir Mahmud's death in 1985, Jalal ibn-Nur ibn-Mahmud al-Misri became the first succeeding Emir of the ALM Emirate. Like his father, Jalal has continued to push for the modernization of the ALM and of Islam in general. On the anniversary of his father's death, Jalal made a surprise Hajj to Makkah, paying his respects and praying for all good Muslims in the world. While persecution of other faiths has diminished under his leadership, Islam continues to be the official religion of the ALM Emirate. He also has not forgotten his father's commitment to improving the conditions of the common folk, expanding the infrastructure and the economic resources of the country. He set up the Institute of Higher Islamic Learning in Al Qahirah in 1990, hoping to draw the resources and intelligence of bright scholars from around the world. He has also cultivated friendlier relations with the United Kingdom and other Western nations. Nonetheless, tensions along the Egyptian-Israeli border continue to draw fire. There are times when the border conflict escalated into drawn skirmished, but international pressure at the moment helps maintain the peace in the region.

In 1996, Jalal ibn-Mahmud began a massive urban referendum to resettle the five principal cities in the Emirate - hoping to remove the slums and furthermore to increase the wealth of his lowest citizens. While tourism was certainly a concern, the Emirate realized that massive areas around the capital were untaxable primarily because the people were too poor to pay them. After the oil revenue began to decrease after the Iraqi war of 1990, the ALM budget became more pressed as imports began to exceed exports. Rather than reform the trade market, he ventured into slums and instantly began building improvements, such as schools, houses, mosques and government aid centers, not to mention recruitment posts for the armed forces of ALM. While these reforms remain speculative on their success, the ALM Emirate continues to build on this investment in addition to others, hoping that the pay-off will be well worth the costs.

Despite the economic pressures, the ALM Emirate sprouted into a blossoming economic center in the Mediterranean, in the Middle East, and in North Africa. Al Qahirah became host to a number of international events, such as the 2002 WTO conference, the 2003 UN World Conference on AIDS/HIV, and the 2004 African Cup. Along with these cultural venues, the ALM Emirate has a prosperous tourism economy, having been an essential stop for many visitors to North Africa or the Mediterranean. Many Muslim tourists also visit the Emirate, primarily on a stop before heading to Makkah. The trade became such a high-profile business that the Emir Jalal began complementary cruises from Alexandria to Jiddah. Additionally, the ancient history of Egypt makes a great venue for the blooming tourism industry, as Al Qahirah is next to old Egyptian ruins, including the famous Great Pyramids. The city also hosts the largest Egyptology museum in the world. With Jalal's leadership, the Emirate easily became a major economic power in the world, with a high standard of living and comfortable conditions set for future expansion into the global market.

Peace in the Sudan

The ALM Emirate began a push into the remaining portions of the British mandate in the Sudan, which has since its creation lacked any effective government. As such, attacks originating from the border compelled a restoration of order into the Sudan, with the Army of Aswan, led by General Abd-Allah Aziz.

After two weeks of fighting, Khartoum fell, although the majority of the country remained under the effective control of the Sudanese military. Building up forces in Khartoum, General Aziz planned to wait out the military developments, until nearly three months into the campaign, the Sudanese began a march on Khartoum. The ensuing battle along the banks of the White Nile River are decisively ended much of the resistance to the ALM forces in the Sudan, although much time afterwards was required to incorporate the state in Sudan to the ALM Coalition. Nonetheless, tensions with the Sudan virtually disappeared after the battle.

The Red Sea Alliance and Sistan's aggression in the Middle East The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim joined and helped found the Red Sea Alliance between the Kingdom of Kopparbergs and the People's Republic of Arabicia - in an effort to bind the three powers together and reduce unneeded tensions. In addition, the Alliance sought to counterbalance the growing influence of Sistan's militaristic power, with their invasion of Kuwait.

Developments in Yemen and Arabicia have increased tensions with Sistan, whose policies in Iraq and Kuwait were viewed with spite by many in the Emirate. However, in the interest of diplomacy and political stability, the Emirate made no mention of condemnation, offering tacit support to the invasions. As Arabicia took steps to consolidate their defensive position, attacking Yemen after brutal terrorists strikes in Riyadh, Sistan proved to be a great bully and threatened the Arabicia.

As the crisis developed, Sistan ordered an illegitimate blockade on the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Hormuz, which inevitably led to the sinking of an Emirate ship in the Gulf of Aden was attacked by forces of Sistan, which the Persian Empire justified in saying that the vessel was not a civilian tanker, but rather a military transport. The Emirate maintains that none of its military vessels had entered the Gulf of Aden since the blockade was issued, and pressed the case further. As reports of genocide emerged from Ethiopia, as refugee camps began to rise in the Sudan, Sistan and Asherton declared war on the Red Sea Alliance.

Due to the relative unjust call of war by Sistan, much of the international opinion supported the Emirate's cause for a righteous and orderly Middle East. In an address to an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, the UN delegate Ghazi Muhabi outlined the crimes of the Persian Empire of Sistan and of the state inn Asherton, and having cited these crimes, offered amnesty and mercy to both nations if they ceased hostilities. Further stating that the Emirate would retaliate strongly and with much wrath if they ignored these calls, the delegation reminded the UNSC that a speedy resolution to the crisis was necessary in order to maintain the balance of the world power and economy, stating further that Sistan must quit its blockade of the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Hormuz, Sistan and Asherton must rectify their crimes in Ethiopia, and furthermore Sistan must end its affiliation with extremists in the Arms of Allah - the radical group responsible for the Riyadh bombing that initiated Arabicia's involvement in Yemen. As of yet, these calls have gone unheeded.

Pacification

In time, Sistan's own aggression fell under its own pressure and the government collapsed. With the given task to pacify the Sistani Empire, the RSA began operations to occupy Sistani territory - however, this was not until after the Sistani fleet planned a devious strike against the Emirate patrols in the Red Sea, inflicting much loss in life. The Emirate began operations in the UAE and Qatar, with the cooperation of two new RSA allies - the Empire of Vineyard and the United Caucasian Republic. In time, the order in the Middle East will be re-established in the favor of the RSA. Already, two incidents with EATO and a misfired Tashkent Accord threatened to propel the region into conflict again. However, due to the civil nature of the involved parties, conflict was avoided and nearly all was placated by the results that ensued.

Back in the Emirate, the Qattara Project was nearing completion and expectations were high in the proposals and possibilities that the Project opened to the Emirate economy. Furthermore, Emirate claims in the Sistani territories were expected to help boost the local economies as well as the Emirate economy and industry. Yet despite all of these improvements, there still remained the wary threat of Asherton to the south, and military planners continued to plan what things could be done to resolve this dilemma.

Development of the Protectorates

The Emir had recently granted other territories to affix to the state of the ALM Coalition, under the reign of the Emir. While these territories are officially separated from the Emirate, their policies are subject to the wills of the Emir, who commands all of the territory under his crown. In the former states of Chad and CAR, a new Central African Protectorate was established, with its capital set in N'Djamena. The government began to address the numerous faults in its structure, which inevitably led to the confrontation with Emirate forces against rogue elements in their countries. Nonetheless, the formation of a stable Protectorate has helped to bring a wealth of options to both the Emirate and the local peoples. In the former Asheron territories, a new East African Protectorate was established, with its capital set in Addis Ababa. With territory and a population that rivals the Emirate itself, the East African Protectorate was formed to fit the needs of a more tolerant culture to the prevalent Muslim community in the region. Additionally, inquiries in the Asherton genocide have been on-going, as the extent of the crimes committed by the Grand Imam of Mogadishu have yet to be revealed. In Sistani territories, the Emirate assimilated the provinces of Hormozgan, Fars, Sistan and Baluchistan, and Kerman - as well as the territories of the UAE and Qatar Emirates. In Arabicia, the ensuing collapse of order led to the unilateral decision to bring back order under the reign of the Emir. This move is perceived to hurt the Emirate, although the Emir has stated that he has no intentions to allow radical extremists to claim Islam as a method to perpetrate hostile and inhumane actions against peoples around the world.

Current Events

The Arabician campaign is ongoing, as are numerous events in West Africa. The collapse of the Brazilian Empire as led to worries of instability in South America.

History of Emirs dating to the establishment of the first Emirate in 1922

(1922-1935) Emir Faysal I al Aziz ibn Muhammad

(1935-1941) Emir Faysal II ibn Faysal

(1941-1944) Emir Faud ibn Faysal

(1944-1946) Emir Ibrahim ibn Faysal

(1946-1947) Emir Yusuf ibn Faysal

(1948-1951) Emir Saud ibn Faud

(1951-1955) Emir Husayn ibn Faud

(1955-1985) Emir Mahmud al Hasib ibn Abbas

(1985-????) Emir Jalal ibn Mahmud

Military

N/A

Demographics

Population: 192.8mil

Bahrain - .7mil

Crete - .6 mil

Egypt - 78.9mil

Iran - 10.4mil

Libya - 5.9mil

Oman - 3.1mil

Qatar - .9mil

Saudi Arabia - 27.0mil

Sudan - 41.2mil

UAE - 2.6mil

Yemen - 21.5mil

Land Area: 8,491,218 sq km

Bahrain - 665 sq km

Crete - 8,336 sq km

Egypt - 995,450 sq km

Iran - 555,898 sq km

Libya - 1,759,540 sq km

Oman - 212,460 sq km

Qatar - 11,437 sq km

Saudi Arabia - 1,960,582 sq km

Sudan - 2,376,000 sq km

UAE - 82,880 sq km

Yemen - 527,970 sq km

Ethnicity: Arabic, Coptic, Sudanese, Persian

Religion: Islam, Coptic Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism

Culture

Culture in the ALM is heavily influenced by two major factors: Islam and history. Islam forms the more important pillar of culture in the Emirate today, especially with the emphasis on a return to a more civilized and practical approach to Islam. On the surface, it appeared to be a reform movement, but nothing proved to be radical or reformatory in the approach. Mosques clearly dot the country, and the customary Hajj to Makkah makes many an often visit to the country. Furthermore, Al Qahirah is host to many intellectual Islamic teachings, with numerous academies and clerical institutions. Aside from the Islamic roots, the ALM Emirate also is influenced by history, primarily of the ancient past and the recent events. Artifacts and ruins fill the country with many old traditions, dating clearly to the beginnings of human civilization. More importantly are the recent approaches by Western countries, flooding the country with numerous cultural ideas. In the city of Tripoli, many European Muslims have chosen to stay in the city, considering the healthy and welcome atmosphere of the city and the Emirate. This produces a unique cultural habitat, introducing many Western ideas of Islam and of Arabic culture. Furthermore, historical tensions between many of the Emirate's neighbors and those abroad have led to somewhat militant attitudes, although the country remains very friendly to the world.

Foreign Relations

The Right-Conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich

Ambassador N/A

Allied - confirmed

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The Kingdom of Kopparbergs

Ambassador N/A

Allied - confirmed

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The Boer Republik

Ambassador N/A

Allied - confirmed

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The Confederate States of America

Ambassador N/A

Warm Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The Sharina Technocracy

Ambassador N/A

Close Relations

Embassy - Al Iskandariyah

The Federal Socialist Republics of Warta Endor

Ambassador N/A

Allied - unconfirmed

Embassy - Al Iskandariyah

The Philippines Protectorate

Ambassador N/A

Warm Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The United Citizen's Federation

Ambassador N/A

Warm Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The United Autonomous Republics of Central Asia

Ambassador N/A

Warm Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The Indian Republic

Ambassador N/A

Warm Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The Republic of United Nations

Ambassador Nasrallah ibn Mustafa

Close Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The Revived Empire of Vineyard

Ambassador N/A

Allied - confirmed

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The United Caucasian Republics

Ambassador N/A

Allied - unconfirmed

Embassy - Al Qahirah

The People's Republic of Asian China

Ambassador N/A

Warm Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah [Li Weifeng]

The Candistan West African Alliance

Ambassador N/A

Warm Relations

Embassy - Al Qahirah

Protectorates

In addition to the vast Emirate, a number of protectorate states fall under the protection and sovereignty of the Emir. These territories independent in terms of the domestic policies and national defense, although foreign relations and law and order are responsibilities of the Emirate. The protectorate states are tied heavily with the Emirate that it is difficult at times to determine how much these states are individual states and how much they remain the same state.

The Republican Protectorate of Chad

Population: 14.2mil

Chad - 9.9mil

Central African Republic - 4.3mil

Land Area: 1,882,184 sq km

Chad - 1,259,200 sq km

Central African Republic - 622,984 sq km

Ethincity: Arabic, Coptic, Sudanese

Religion: Islam, Catholicism

Languages: Arabic, French

The Abyssinian Protectorate

Population: 88.9mil

Djibouti - .5mil

Eritrea - 4.8mil

Ethiopia - 74.7mil

Somalia - 8.9mil

Land Area: 1,891,320 sq km

Djibouti - 22,980 sq km

Eritrea - 121,320 sq km

Ethiopia - 1,119,683 sq km

Somalia - 627,337 sq km

Ethincity: Arabic, Somali, other indigenous peoples

Religion: Islam, Christianity

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Amharic