Emirate of Saleemiqa
The Emirate of Saleemiqa | |
Provincial flag | Coat of Arms |
Motto | Allahu Akbar. |
Capital | Fenizbad |
Languages - Official - Unofficial |
Arabic, English |
Government Emir - |
Yussef Al-Qadi |
Area |
176.215 km² 176,220 sq mi |
Region | United Federal Kingdom of St Samuel |
Population - Total (2007) |
24,967,000 |
Saleemiqa (Arabic: سليميقا), officially the Emirate of Saleemiqa, is an emirate of the United Federal Kingdom of St Samuel, located north-east on the Pellina Island. It is bordered by the Emirate of Al-Salma, the Emirate of Hassia and the Emirate of Yasmia. The capital city is Fenizbad.
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History
For ancient history see the Pellinese Empire.
Saleemiqa was an Emirate of The Pellinese Empire between 2000 BC to 1200 AD. It's borders have remained unchanged since 954 BC when the council of Elders of the Pellinese Empire divided the empire into 19 Emirate's ruled by local warlords. Saleemiqa was awarded to Amm Qataban Saleemiqa, a legendary Pellinese warrior.
Upon the collapse of the Pellinese Empire, a power struggle ensued between the Caliph's of Saleemiqa against the Emir of Saleemiqa, Bahlul Ibn Nazzareth. The emirate crumbled under collision of regional power struggles. Nazzareth was killed in battle and peace was not found until 1257 AD at the 'Meeting of the Nine,' in Fenizbad. The 'Meeting of the Nine,' was called by Caliph Omar Al-Jamali, who requested the nine most powerful Caliph's of Saleemiqa to discuss the future of the region. After 12 days of discussions peace was finally found. The nine Caliph's divided the land equally between them and Caliph Aḥmad ibn Gazziyyah was elected the first Emir of the new Saleemiqa. It was further agreed that every 10 years, the nine Caliph's would meet and elect a new Emir.
The nine districts that were founded at the 'Meeting of the Nine,' were named after the Caliph - Al-Malik, Al-Afdal, Al-Jamali, Al-Shahanshah, Al-Aziz, Danishmend, Duqaq, Gazziyyah and Gümüştekin.
Recent History
On the 26th of November 2007, the people of Saleemiqa voted to become an emirate of the United Federal Kingdom of St Samuel, making the region a federal emirate.
Geography
The districts of Saleemiqa:
- Al-Malik
- Al-Afdal
- Al-Jamali
- Al-Shahanshah
- Al-Aziz
- Danishmend
- Duqaq
- Gazziyyah
- Gümüştekin
Al-Malik
Cities:
- El Zubayr
- Damietta
- Moltobeni
- Benebeni
- Costamolti
- Hammar
Al-Afdal
Cities:
- Sambuci
- Salbadi
- Lambadi
- Schwimmbadi
- Lasagni
- Ben'Nemsi
Al-Jamali
Cities:
- Parapluis
- Cost'Minix
- Cost'Anix
- Costolani
- Quantacosti
- Costapochi
Al-Shahanshah
Cities:
- Adulis
- Aksum
- Sana'a
- Marib
- Najran
- Timna
Al-Aziz
Cities:
- Adenna
- Zafar
- Qana
- Berenice
- Shabwa
- Samharm
Danishmend
Cities:
- Samarkia
- Ghazia
- Yedisan
- Sa'Diah
- Mokyiha
- Tal'Azziz
Duqaq
Cities:
- Qataban
- Al-Mukaliyyah
- Aburat
- Nukdassa
- Imbissiynah
- Sirradaq
Gazziyyah
Cities:
- Fenizbad
- Al-Juma-Ria
- Nazzareal
- Oddisyah
- Uphfra
- Jemiyma
Gümüştekin
Cities:
- Al-Mish
- Al-Malik
- Al-Adel
- Saifriyyah
- Al-Dinyah
- Abu-Bakr
Economy
Saleemiqa's largest natural resource is natural gas. There are small oil reserves in Saleemiqa, but no where near the amounts as in other provinces on the Pellinese Island.
Demographics
Population
The population of Saleemiqa is 24,967,000.
Ethnicity
Arab - 88%, Latin - 12&
Religion
Muslim - 83%, Roman Catholic - 11%, Orthodox Christian - 6%
Culture
Saleemiqan customs and traditions often seem complex to the foreigner, but after further study reveal a rich and often intensely warm characteristic. For example, respect for the elderly and hospitality for foreigners, remain highly visible parts of Saleemiqan etiquette.
Law changes in 1997 gave more rights to women, allowing them to work, study and vote.
The national dress, which since 1997, is now optional for women, but is worn by the majority is the abaya, an overgarment worn over clothing. Traditional abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black caftan. The abaya should cover the whole body save face, feet, and hands.
The national dress for men, is the The Keffiyeh and dishdasha. Usually cotton, the Saleemiqa Keffiyeh is typicaly beige and black is a head garment that is fastened with an agor. The dishdasha is a long ankle length robe.
Sports
Football has grown in popularity in Saleemiqa to become the provinces favourite sport. Camel and horse racing are also popular sports in the province.