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The Republic of Toujin is considered a {{wp|developed economy}} with a {{wp|GDP per capita}} of $24,000 and a {{wp|HDI}} of 0.783. Throughout the 19th century, Toujin's economy was initially built on its abundant natural resources such as coal and iron. After the "Toujin Recession of 1912", the economy shifted away from its reliance on natural resources, and towards manufacturing and other industries. As a result, the economy shifted towards {{wp|secondary}} and {{wp|tertiary sectors}} at a rapid pace throughout the {{wp|20th century}}. During the late 20th century, the economy had almost completely shifted away from natural resource production and refinement. As of 2017, More than 78% of the {{wp|workforce}} works in the {{wp|tertiary}} or {{wp|quaternary sector}}, and less than 1% work in the {{wp|primary sector}}. The nation's two highest grossing industries are entertainment and electronics. | The Republic of Toujin is considered a {{wp|developed economy}} with a {{wp|GDP per capita}} of $24,000 and a {{wp|HDI}} of 0.783. Throughout the 19th century, Toujin's economy was initially built on its abundant natural resources such as coal and iron. After the "Toujin Recession of 1912", the economy shifted away from its reliance on natural resources, and towards manufacturing and other industries. As a result, the economy shifted towards {{wp|secondary}} and {{wp|tertiary sectors}} at a rapid pace throughout the {{wp|20th century}}. During the late 20th century, the economy had almost completely shifted away from natural resource production and refinement. As of 2017, More than 78% of the {{wp|workforce}} works in the {{wp|tertiary}} or {{wp|quaternary sector}}, and less than 1% work in the {{wp|primary sector}}. The nation's two highest grossing industries are entertainment and electronics. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Island of Toujin remained mostly uninhabited until 1536, when an independent {{wp|exploration crew}} discovered the island. Before this discovery, the island remained mainly inhabited by local tribes. The largest of these tribes would be the Inoquwei tribe which heavily aided early colonists of the island. The island, however, was mainly mountainous, and the majority of the local tribes relied on livestock and hunting opposed to traditional agriculture to feed their peoples. Tribes that resided on the coast relied on {{wp|spear fishing}} to feed their people, and only had primitive boats and housing. The exploration fleet that initially discovered the island was comprised of two main ships, the Nagawa and Kagami, and a smaller supply ship, the Takemi. While the majority of exploration fleets at the time were comprised of large military ships, this fleet opted for repurposed cargo ships, and a smaller supply ship to help endure the long voyage. The ships used were modified, three masted {{wp|carracks}}, and the supply ship was a modified two masted {{wp|caravel}}.The two masts were designed to keep speed with the two larger ships, and the hull was designed to carry supplies and cargo. They set sail February, 1535 from South East Asia, and made their voyage to the {{wp|East Atlantic Ocean}}. They made supply stops in Europe, and eventually found the Island of Toujin June, 1536. The total voyage lasted nearly a year and 4 months, yet the crew miraculously reported zero casualties. The captain of the Nagawa, Ryouuske Toujin named the island after his family name, and began colonizing the newfound island. He initially planned for the island to be an unaffiliated territory, but later planted roots that eventually led to the creation of a formal government. After colonization began, Captain Toujin sent back the Kagami and Takemi to bring more supplies and colonists, and to bring his wife and family to the newfound island. Thus founded the beginning of history for the island of Toujin, and the long history of its people. | |||
[[File:Exploration Ships.jpg|thumb|left|The Nagawa (Left), the Kagami (Right), and their supply ship the Takemi (Middle) on an expedition to further explore the {{wp|East Atlantic Ocean}}]] | |||
===Early History=== <!--1536-1650--> | ===Early History=== <!--1536-1650--> | ||
===Rise of the Toujin Alliance=== <!--1650-1788--> | ===Rise of the Toujin Alliance=== <!--1650-1788--> | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 25 January 2020
Toujin Republic 島人共和国 (Iton) | |
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| Motto: "平和と進歩" ("Peace and Progress") | |
| Capital | Tarabashi |
| Official languages | Itonese (Iton) |
| Ethnic groups | 72.6% Toujin 16.3% Rensai 4.7% Shinto 6.4% Other |
| Demonym(s) | Toujin |
| Government | Semi-Democratic Unitary Constitutional Republic |
| Legislature | United Congress |
| Higher Chamber of Representatives | |
| Ministry of Legislation | |
| Area | |
• Total | 67,239 km2 (25,961 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 4.4 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 24,300,000 |
• 2017 census | 24,287,463 |
• Density | 360/km2 (932.4/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2017 estimate |
• Total | $631.64 Billion |
• Per capita | $24,000 |
| Gini (2017) |  42.8medium |
| HDI (2017) |  0.783high |
| Currency | Toujin Yen(₮) (TYN) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +22 |
| Internet TLD | .tj |
Toujin(Iton:島人[tôuu'jin]), officially the Republic of Toujin(Iton: 島人共和国 [tou'jin kyōwakoku]), is a semi-democratic unitary constitutional republic located in the east Atlantic. The current government, the Republic of Toujin, was founded in 1864 after the Toujin Revolution as a result of the collapse of the "Toujin Alliance" The country itself was originally founded in 1536 and was simply called "Toujin". The island nation is situated on the island of Toujin, which is where the country takes its name. Toujin is neighbored by other island nations, its closest neighbors being the Rensai Conglomerate and the Republic of Shinto. The country itself resides in an archipelago in the east Atlantic Ocean, and is comprised of 12 island nations. The culmination of these Island nations is called the "Nagasaki Conglomerate" also known as the NC, and holds annual sporting events for all members of the archipelago. The Republic of Toujin has an area of 67,239 km2 and a population of 24,287,463, making it the largest and most populated island of the archipelago, and often hosts these annual events.
Toujin is officially divided into 22 prefectures, and 4 territories. Each territory elects two representatives that participate in the Higher Chambers of Representatives. The capital territory, Tarabashi, is comprised of 5 prefectures, and elects three representatives. Each prefecture has representatives based on population that are delegated by local officials. These representatives participate in the Ministry of legislation, which is comprised of 100 representatives, and works primarily on local legislation. With the capital territory having the most delegates and representatives of the three territories, they hold the most political power in the democratic system. Outside the democratic system in Toujin, the United Congress takes charge of national level legislature, and constitution modification. The members of the United Congress are elected by a select group of individuals comprised of government delegates and officials, as well as other special interest groups such as CEOs, and celebrities. While these individuals are technically part of a democratic process, this election is not influenced by the citizens, thus it takes place outside the democratic system. These elections are held once every four years, differing from the bi-annual elections of territorial delegates. There is also no term limit, opposed to the four term territorial delegate limit.
The geography of Toujin is harsh and heavily mountainous. Approximately two-thirds of the country's terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, and less than one-sixth of land is suitable for agriculture. As a consequence of highly mountainous terrain, the majority of Toujin citizens reside in one of the nations many cities, as the urban population accounts for nearly 80% of the nation's population. The largest of these cities is the city of Kobayatsu, with a population of 7.4 million, followed by the capital Tarabashi, and the entertainment hub Sendai.
The Republic of Toujin is considered a developed economy with a GDP per capita of $24,000 and a HDI of 0.783. Throughout the 19th century, Toujin's economy was initially built on its abundant natural resources such as coal and iron. After the "Toujin Recession of 1912", the economy shifted away from its reliance on natural resources, and towards manufacturing and other industries. As a result, the economy shifted towards secondary and tertiary sectors at a rapid pace throughout the 20th century. During the late 20th century, the economy had almost completely shifted away from natural resource production and refinement. As of 2017, More than 78% of the workforce works in the tertiary or quaternary sector, and less than 1% work in the primary sector. The nation's two highest grossing industries are entertainment and electronics.
History
The Island of Toujin remained mostly uninhabited until 1536, when an independent exploration crew discovered the island. Before this discovery, the island remained mainly inhabited by local tribes. The largest of these tribes would be the Inoquwei tribe which heavily aided early colonists of the island. The island, however, was mainly mountainous, and the majority of the local tribes relied on livestock and hunting opposed to traditional agriculture to feed their peoples. Tribes that resided on the coast relied on spear fishing to feed their people, and only had primitive boats and housing. The exploration fleet that initially discovered the island was comprised of two main ships, the Nagawa and Kagami, and a smaller supply ship, the Takemi. While the majority of exploration fleets at the time were comprised of large military ships, this fleet opted for repurposed cargo ships, and a smaller supply ship to help endure the long voyage. The ships used were modified, three masted carracks, and the supply ship was a modified two masted caravel.The two masts were designed to keep speed with the two larger ships, and the hull was designed to carry supplies and cargo. They set sail February, 1535 from South East Asia, and made their voyage to the East Atlantic Ocean. They made supply stops in Europe, and eventually found the Island of Toujin June, 1536. The total voyage lasted nearly a year and 4 months, yet the crew miraculously reported zero casualties. The captain of the Nagawa, Ryouuske Toujin named the island after his family name, and began colonizing the newfound island. He initially planned for the island to be an unaffiliated territory, but later planted roots that eventually led to the creation of a formal government. After colonization began, Captain Toujin sent back the Kagami and Takemi to bring more supplies and colonists, and to bring his wife and family to the newfound island. Thus founded the beginning of history for the island of Toujin, and the long history of its people.
