Ivorila
The Unicratic Republic of Ivorila (Ivorilan: Yunkratyak Ryeppablant vil Ievurlazka) (URI) or Ivorila (Ivorilan: Ievurlazka), is a country that stretches over a vast expanse of East New America and the Far East. Ivorila (or Ieverlazka, as it is pronounced) is the founding member state of the Accord of Unicratic Ievurlazkant States, similar in many ways to the Greater Cyberian Union or the Unity of Tchazanovite Nations, although largely based on ethnicity rather than politics or culture.
The nation caters to having strong ties to all countries, most notably Nurdbotia, Zedoljev, and Teral, along with the rest of the region. Generally, the people are intelligent and caring, with great minds for architecture and construction.
The residence of the Head of State, the First Minister, and the seat of the parliament, the Grand Assemblage, as well as the headquarters of the Unicratic Monitoring Committee, are all located in the Entrevard in New Rantar. So important is the function of the building that it has become a synonym for the government.
With an area of approximately 6,752,229 sq km, it is the third largest nation in the PEEL region, and is the second largest single body of land in the region. Comprising of 15 states as well as 41 semi-autonomous republics, Ivorila is unique for its expansionist tendencies towards individualism and distinctive political system, Unicracy.
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| Motto: Plertya vil ftor, stuta vil ftor, nor collecza vil ftor (Ivorilan: For the people, for the state, and for the all) | |||
| Anthem: Requiem for Ivorila | |||
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| Region | PEEL | ||
| Pronunciation | /iː/v/æ/r/ɪ/l/eː/ | ||
| Capital | New Rantar | ||
| Largest city | Rekharvy (population) New Rantar (size) | ||
| Official languages | Ievurlazkant, PEEL Standardised Language, minority ethnic dialects | ||
| Government |
Social Unicratric Republic | ||
| First Minister |
Natryali Lyevor | ||
| Second Minister |
Cameron Fleur | ||
| Formation - Declared - Great Division - Re-unification |
24 February 1682 16 June 2034 29 September 2044 (Unity Day) | ||
| Area - Total - % water |
6,752,229 km² (3rd) 12 | ||
| Population - Total (2055) - Density |
3,800,000,000 (27th) 562/km² (41st) | ||
| GDP (PPP) * Total * Per Capita |
$153 trillion (19th) $37,616 (12th) | ||
| Currency | Vanchurin (Ñ) [VAN] | ||
| Time zone - in summer |
(NST+3 to +9) (NST+4 to +10) | ||
| Internet TLD | .iv | ||
| Calling code | +014 (+013 in south-east) | ||
| Stats: NSEconomy Pipian XML | |||
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Contents
History
Ancient Ivorila
Main article: History of Ancient Ivorila
Settlement in Ivorila prior to the unification is surprisingly well-documented into recent history. During the mid-neolarth era Andividlan culture flourished from 3000 JE in the area, and the local cultures blended into each other under the setting of the Andividlan dominance. The first mention of Ivorila in foreign literary circles occured sometime in 2400 JE, by Paran documentor Battelus. By this point in time the Andividlan tribes (based in modern-day Ivorila) had come to dominate most of the Far East and continued to do so until 1200 JE, at which point a catastrophic flood devastated most grazing land and heavy migration occured into the west. This led to a gradual decline of the Andividlan tribes influence, eventually culminating in the general absorbtion of the race into the other tribes of the area sometime around 800 JE.
Between the periods of 2600 JE and 800 JE the Andividlans had quite possibly the largest trading fleet in the region (historical legends such as Berlansk Raiders cite nautical pirates as the reason for the increase in armed trading ships, though the accuracy of such folk legends is disputed), and even today, more than 2000 years after the virtual death of the Andividlan culture, it is widely considered the founding culture of Ivorila. The official language of Ivorila, Ievurlazkant, is heavily based on the ancient tongue of the Andividlans. Many practices and traditions of the Andividlans are still widely in use in modern day Ivorila, some even spreading into tradition as far away as Tweeklandia, albeit under different names.
700 JE saw the beginning of the Trarling Age of Ivorilan history, accepted to be the rise of a more militant ruling ethnic group than the Andividlans who had previously dominated. Contrary to the name suggests, the "age" is named after the most well known ruler during this age. The ruling tribe itself were known as the Starzkyonest, and documentation showing them to be nomadic pagans. The sea-faring ships were greatly modified for a more war-like purpose and the capacity for conquest became more pronounced, developing into one of the earliest states in PEEL, the Stark Empire. During the early years of the Trarling Age, the first use of Ievur came into usage, although only to describe disgraced traitors as a derogative term. Evidently the Starzkyonest had no idea it would eventually be used in less than 2000 STS years to describe their own descendants.
] The Trarling Age saw the first use of simultaneous land-sea warfare as a means of conquest, termed the Bertzek Mraen (Transliteration: Wild Tide), which greatly spread the influence of the Starzkyonest culture and borders far into Central New America, most likely to counteract the advances of Imperial Bmergon (present day Free Allied States) into the south. Interestingly, no documentation specifies any warfare being conducted between Imperial Bmergon and the Stark Empire. It is during this time that contact was made with the people of the Morbian Bridge and New Europe, securing lucrative trade routes in the Panucci Ocean with ancient Sibir', Vestalman, Spiphland and to some extent Slimona and Hun'kura. It is doubtless that merchants and tradesmen of the Stark Empire made at least some kind of contact with the Urallian Empire, most likely sometime before and during the decline of it's reign, sometime around the STS CE date of C110, or JE 200.
The Stark Empire maintained this grip of much of the northern lands until the death of Emperil Nimikz III in PJE 900. Prior to his death, the empire had won trade routes from Imperial Bmergon, had spread further into Central New America, and had the Imperial Bmergon shrinking under the pincer movement in the east and west. The Emperil had been a gifted ruler, and at his deathbed he nominated not his nephew, as expected, but a popular General at the time who had been made a hero for his actions in attempting to create naval blockades in New Europe (or as it was known in the Stark Empire, the Young World)
Many of his higher aides and commune-men were surprised by the nomination, and immediately refused to recognize the new Emperil. The former General had made it clear he would be forcing the Stark Empire to become more militant than it was at the time, and most felt this would not be a good thing for the life of the empire. Ironically, what they viewed as a solution to the problem resulted in the slow death of the Stark Empire. With the aid of the previous Emperil's nephew and family, they murdered the General two days before he would officially be crowned and declared martial law. Forces clashed and the Stark Empire slowly died, much like the Andivlans before it.
For the most part, Ievur culture grew in an isolated environment after the death of the Stark Empire. Eventually, religious influence grew, especially in the south, where missionaries could easily travel far and wide to spread the message. In the east, a local religion based on the teachings of Patron Saint Caulisburg reached most of the people of the Far East. The religion, St Caulisburg Orthodox, came to dominate the lives of most people in the Far East at the time. The uncompromising hard-line religion spread further inland, and gradually "converted" most of what is today known as the New Americas. Various other faiths such as the Stone Bearites opposed the often violent conversions and conquest, and something of an inter-faith war began. The war came to an end in STS 1100, with most of the involved parties retreating from their "converted provinces". The St Caulisburg Orthodox Church would continue to play a part in the lives of Ivorilans long into the present, and is believed to have influenced several other major religions, such as Nurdbotian Orthodox.
Pre-Modern History
Main article: The Ievur Republic
The Ievur Republic was established in STS 1682 as the result of a land pact treaty. The republic first used the term 'Ievur' to literally describe the culture at the time, and is such the first recorded government use of the word. Gradually the Ievur Republic grew to feature much of the Far East, and in STS 1745 changed the title to 'Republic of Ivorila', in response to the development of the Ievurlazkant culture in Ivorila. The Republic gained much territory during this time, and kept growing in influence until the late STS 1980's, by which point the government and order began to break down. By the time the Black Legion came to F'rama III in STS 2044, the Republic of Ivorila had been reduced to feuding city states.
Black Egalitarian Ivorila
Main article: Black Egalitarian Ivorila
After nearly 3 centuries, the Republic of Ivorila was divided into nameless territories in STS 2034, leaving only what is known today as the New Rantar State intact, then known as simply Ivorila. Most wanted a return to life in united Ivorila, but few cities were willing to work with each other at the time.
In September of 2044, the shady cybernetic organization known collectively as the Black Legion emerged from the depths of space and demanded territory to rule. Wary of such a brash demand, the DROOP allocated the territory of Ivorila to the Black Legion. The Black Legion settled at the base of the Alrenko Peak, near Redditch, and mostly collectivized Ivorila.
With an organized and single-minded army of cybernetic soldiers with a collective mind, the subjugation of Ivorila was fast. Vast portions of Redditch underwent construction, and countless priceless architecture was destroyed in the process. Redditch was re-named New Rantar and the capital of Ivorila, degrading hundreds of years of tradition. Feudal city-state Rekharvy submitted immediately, despite several riots. Altona, one of the other larger city states, refused to submit, and attempted to wage a guerrilla war. The city was entirely destroyed as a warning against any further insurrection.
Black Legion control brought in many changes to the Ivorilan way of life. Believing that humans lacked the intelligence to care for themselves and their race properly, it introduced what was labelled "Ironic Egalitarianism" by the citizens of Ivorila. The doctrine stated that all humans were created equal to one another, yet inferior to cybernetic machines. All posts of national and local government were taken by the Black Legion, and all humans were forced to obey strict curfews and laws. Underground anarchist groups grew in the cities, many of them warring on each other as much as the Legion.
At some point in June, 2045, Black Legion soldiers unilaterally shut down all functions, and without a single shot being fired, the occupation ended. Little is known what happened to the Black Legion, but it is assumed to have something to do with a power failure.
In August 2045, after several short and bloody conflicts between various underground resistance groups, the Ivorilan Unicracy League (IUL) gained control of the nation and declared the renewal of ruling by the people.
Modern Ivorila
Main article: History of Modern Ivorila
To legitimise their newfound power, the IUL changed their moniker to the Ivorilan Unicracy Party (IUP) and began a long campaign to reform the political system from socialist dictatorship to unicratic republic. This culminated in the announcement of a new government and new nation: the Ivorila. The IUP adopted the national animal, the Krilblarg Moth, as the new symbol of Ivorila. A compromise with several other special interest groups, such as the then-Ivorilan News Service (see International News Service) and various other large Ivorilan conglomerates like the Kguyovere Arms Jhruiiu and Vaeronuortikal Nellkoyr Industries to help finance and support the new government. Public order gave rise to the need for the introduction of a semi-police force, the Civil Security. Priority gave the need for a quickly elected leader who could maintain law and order and bolster business, which resulted in the first ministerial election being a quick and only vaguely Unicratic one. Eventually, the NUES system was set up in 2053.
Ivorila is currently facing a growing role in the region as one of the largest active powers, both in population and territory. After fairly centrist leaders in the late 2040's and early 2050's, the new First Minister Natryali Lyevor was elected to a fanfare of nationalism and national culture consciousness.
Politics
Main article: Politics of Ivorila Seperate article: The Entrevard Seperate article: Unicracy
The Syndicated Unicracy of Ivorila is a unicratic republic with two legislative houses, a single executive house, and a Head of State known as the First Minister, directly elected for a three year term, with moderate executive power and a maximum of three terms. The First Minister resides in the Entrevard, nominates immediate state officials within their power, and must remain within the boundaries of parametres set by the Grand Assemblage and TvpoI (The Voting Public of Ivorila). The First Minister can pass emergency decrees with the approval of the Grand Assemblage. For the First Minister to pass ordinary decrees (executive orders) requires the consent of TvpoI.
Ivorila’s unicameral executive parliament of sorts, the Grand Assemblage (Ivorilan: Ghanoye Relkysar) consists of the main 305 delegates from all sectors of Ivorilan society. The head of the Grand Assemblage is the Second Minister, who chairs the meetings and ensures order. 15 delegates are the directly elected representative Viceroys of each of the fifteen states of Ivorila. 249 members are the Chamberlains, elected in an impartial process for two years. The remaining 41 members are the representatives of smaller semi-autonomous island republics and territories within Ivorila.
Ivorila’s two legislative houses will be discussed in the Justice section. (See below)
Subdivisions
Main article: Subdivisions of Ivorila
The Syndicated Unicracy of Ivorila consists of a proportionally small number of different unitary subjects, with a total of 51 constituent components. 10 of these are direct unitary states and 41 are semi-autonomous republics of the north-west island territories or eastern kingdoms, which mostly consist of absorbed neighbours not willing to fully submit to the unicratic republic body.
Justice
Main article: Ivorilan Justice System Seperate article: Ivorilan Tresphere
Geography
Main article: Geography of Ivorila
] The Syndicated Unicracy of Ivorila encompasses much of the centre of the sub-continent of the Far East. Much of the inhabited Arctic and sub-Arctic areas in PEEL are located in the north of Ivorila, particularly near the Capital State. Though the snowy mountain ranges in the north are the most well known images of Ivorilan landscape, a variety of diverse landscapes can easily be found. Vast vegetative plains, particularly prevalent in the south and centre of the country, take up much of the area, but are seldom known of outside Ivorila. On the western shores of Kief, the sandy beaches are a popular tourist attraction and the site of several nautical installations open to the public.
Notable parts of Ivorilan geography are the many mountains and summits, like Carnegie Peaks in the north near the capital New Rantar and the Laru Mountains dividing the continental cities from the east coast border. The highest point in Ivorila is the south western Mon Nostra (at 5,966 m), and is also the source of uranium mining programs initiated in the late 2040’s. At the smallest central contiguity state Winnarila lies a heavily forested national park. Early incursions in 2046 for uranium mining have led to a ban on open-cut mining operations in the forest sanctuary.
The three main coasts with direct access to the high seas are the Kief coastline (north-west, notable for tourism and several minor semi-autonomous island republics), the Great Eastern Shoreway (entire east coast, notable for natural gas and oil drilling foundations and several low key military war games) and the Slinjarayka-Jytev (Transliteration: Trans-Slimmonean Bay). Further within the country are several major waterways in central Ivorila, like the fishing community Odwaldo Straits, which come into the country from within nearby neighbours such as New Lestopia, the Free Allied States, and Atbar Regulak.
Major cities include:
Borders
] The easiest way to look at the geographic state of Ivorila is to see it as a central-oriented sub-continent, with little emphasis on off-shore establishments. The largest cluster of islands and archipelagos lies of the north-western coast; several of these islands are classified as autonomous kingdoms within the unitary republic. For purposes of simplification, they will not be emphasized.
The central state’s borders and coasts (starting in the far north-east and continuing clockwise) are:
- borders with GCU Protectorates Endway and New Altron
- a long coastal region along the Decapodian Sea, facing the Western Spur on a full planetary rotation
- a south-east border with Bamonia
- a southern border with the Slimmonean city state New Lestopia as well as a small bay from part of the Turanga Ocean
- a south-west border with the Free Allied States and Atbar Regulak, a province of Teral
- across the Shrimpkin Ocean lies The Sunset Forces and Pastocia
- borders with Nixorbania and Zedoljev territorial areas Camp Woodstock and Kh’yorvard
Spatial extent
The two furthest points in Ivorila are estimated to be 4,658 km (2,911.5 mi) apart along the equatorial line. These two points are Kavrojd Island Republic (off the western-most Kief coastline) and the boundary point between Ivorila and Bamonia, (furthest south-east point, just underneath the mainland autonomous kingdom state Antion). The exact points are disputed by official government records and local border control, but these are the generally accepted points.
Ivorila spans two time zones, both exclusively Ivorilan, from west to east - Ivorilan Time (UTC + 7) and East Ivorilan Time (UTC + 7 1/2). Some areas in the north-east span into the Far Eastern Time, but this is rarely observed.
Economy
Main article: Economy of Ivorila
A traditionally strong and stable economy, the Ivorilan economy has recently been complemented by an incredibly flexible export sector. Coupled with a nearly self-sufficient economy and with only a minor import sector, Ivorilan industry is a powerhouse of the region.
The moderate state-controlled economy can be seen as a meeting point between the capitalist free market and the socialist strict welfare state, containing elements of both in most areas of economic matters. Large industry and international corporations are permitted, although restrictions are placed on the control and profits these companies can make. Some, such as the world renowned but Ivorila-based International News Service (INS), commit large donations and pursue the interests of the Ivorilan government in response to loosening free trade laws. Several small legal loopholes also allow larger companies better access to the Ivorilan national market. SME (small and medium sized enterprises) feature heavily in the lives of the average Ivorilan, current laws prevent large business from producing goods and services on a nation-wide scale. Coupled with the highly effective welfare system and national healthcare, this dual-system ensures the well-being and prosperity of all Ivorilan citizens.
International trade is a high priority for the current government, and Primary industries such as Information Technology, Printing, Mining, Electronics Manufacturing, and Small Arms are also part of a larger export market in Ivorila. Ivorilan is the number one producer of televisions and handguns world wide, and Ivorilan-owned companies such the INS dominate large sections of the international electronics market. Military equipment, particularly de-commissioned helicopters and gunships, also provide significant revenue to the national budget.
Ivorila’s import sector is not nearly as vibrant as the export sector. Being nearly completely self-sufficient, particularly in agriculture and metals, the levels of imports flowing into the nation have been below the average level. For a nation trying to improve trade relations, the small import sector has resulted in many foreign nations refusing to do business with Ivorila. As a result, Ivorila has been attempting to widen the import market for more even import/export levels.
The Ivorilan currency, the Vanchurin (Ñ), is peaking at one of the highest currencies in the region and is held in great value on the international market due to Ivorila’s multi-ethnic immigration policy. The Vanchurin is popular in Ivorila’s neighbours (notably Bamonia and New Lestopia) as a substitute for the sovereign currency. The Ivorilan Vanchurin was one of the region's first to embrace electronic currency.
Military
Main article: Ivorilan Defence Army
Ivorila's military, the Oertere Ievurkelf (Loosely translated: Army of Ievur Protection, or more literally, Ivorilan Defence Army) is a defence force consisting with four branches: Zarntralend Oertiek (Land Army), Martrikant Katramad (Naval Armada), Vaero-oertiek (Air Force) and Vaeronautikal Oertiek (Aero-nautical Force). During peacetime and wartime, the commander-in-chief is the Second Minister, who in turn answers to members of the Defence Zero Group.
The Ivorilan Defence Army employs some 700,000 personnel, as of 2055. As Ivorila has no conscription or mandatory military service plan, numbers are kept up through a variety of progaganda campaigns, showing the service as an exciting way to make life-long friends and protect Ivorila. Both sexes are commonly found in active military service.
The military, especially in recent years, has had a small budget of the national GDP. The military has long emphasized the virtues of mobility, flexibility, and intelligence over brute force to accomplish goals, and has run a program of superior equipment and technology to give Ivorila the advantage in combat, especially in border patrols. Hover technology and low-flying aircraft such as Helicopter Gunships provide the base of Ivorilan combat ability in modern times. Combat suits like the Arlkrael Rektrya and naval improvements like the Kuyl-Haevor (Submarine Aircraft Carrier) are the focus of modern technology breakthroughs in the Ivorilan Defence Army.
The military is one of the largest standing armies in the region, technologically advanced, and is renowned for its superiority in low-altitude aircraft, particularly Helicopter Gunship warfare. A vast majority of the equipment in the military is Ivorilan-manufactured and designed, although budget problems have forced some commanders to buy cheaper motorcar alternatives from overseas. Under-funding has been cited as the largest problem for the Ivorilan Defence Army; defence spending had long been declining in the region, and nowhere more notable than in Ivorila.
The standard-issue uniform designating a member of the Ivorilan Defence Army is a grey and green long-sleeved shirt, underneath a large, grey and white heavy jacket-coat lined with kevlar, with matching light grey water-proof pants and a cold-weather helmet. Helmets and jackets are frequently seen with matching standard-issue gas masks. The emblem of the Ivorilan Defence Army is displayed on the left breast of the jacket-coat and shirt, along with rank, unit, and commanding officer. The dress code is very lenient for a national military, and soldiers in all branches can be frequently seen with personalized helmets. The uniform differs between the different branches of the Ivorilan Defence Army as well as for role.
Law and Order
Civil Security
National Headquarters of Investigation and Security (NHIS)
First Adriani Guard
The First Adriani Guard is the political and diplomatic guard of Ivorilan envoys and diplomats on foreign soil.
Demographics
Ivorila has a relatively well balanced population density, with both large territory and a large population. Suffering from neither the severe overcrowding of New Europe and the Morbian Bridge or the under-population problems facing the western lands, it is viewed as a near-perfect balance. A majority of the population is concentrated primarily in the north-west, along the Kief coast, and in central Ivorila. Smaller communities are prominent in the east, further inland than the west.
Having a heavily pro-immigration foreign policy, mainland Ivorila has grown to have the largest foreign-born population in the region (22%), and perhaps the most multi-cultural nation as well. Much of the ethnic diversity is located around the Kief coastline and central Ivorila; the south and east is prominently mono-ethnic. Across the whole of Ivorila, 64% of the inhabitants are of ethnic Ievur. The second largest ethnic group is Turdish at 11%, 7% Morban, 6% Jurish, 5% Zlav, 4% Artran and 3% other or unspecified.
Ievurlazkant (or Ivorilan) has been the official language of the state for several hundred years, but recently accepted PEEL Standardised Language as the second official language of the state, primarily used for international conduct. Ievurlazkant is notable for having seventeen different colourful expressions for “holy shit”. Ievurlazkant usage has been declining in popular use, due in part to ethnic migration and international language standards, but 84% of the population can speak it fluently. 43% of the country is bi-lingual and 14% appear to be multi-lingual, judging by the variety of curses used.
Whilst a secular state, St Caulisburg Orthodox is the most popular religion in Ivorila, being particularly popular in the south-east near the birth-place of Patron Saint Caulisburg. 76% of Ivorila describes themselves as Atheist or Agnostic, 15% St Caulisburg Orthodox, 5% Derringel True Faith, and 4% other (including The Reformed Church of the Goddess, St Lampyism and Morban Nun Conventry)
Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in Ivorila
- Education in Ivorila
- Foreign relations of Ivorila
- List of national animals of Ivorila
- Religion in Ivorila
- List of companies in Ivorila
- Armed Forces of Ivorila
- Public holidays in Ivorila
- Tourism in Ivorila
- Transportation in Ivorila
All information here is subject to change.
