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The '''United Bahian Republic''' was a {{wp|confederation}} in [[Bahia]] which existed from 1954 to 1969. Comprised of the entirety of present-day [[Garambura]], [[Rwizikuru]], [[Tabora]], and [[Djedet]] as well as parts of present-day [[Mabifia]], it was intended as a political union between Rwizikuru, Tabora, and Djedet with the intention of inviting other Bahian states to join. | The '''United Bahian Republic''' was a {{wp|confederation}} in [[Bahia]] which existed from 1954 to 1969. Comprised of the entirety of present-day [[Garambura]], [[Rwizikuru]], [[Tabora]], and [[Djedet]] as well as parts of present-day [[Mabifia]], it was intended as a political union between Rwizikuru, Tabora, and Djedet with the intention of inviting other Bahian states to join. | ||
While it was initially a success, as the institutions of the United Bahian Republic were established, which helped increased cooperation between its member states, the United Bahian Republic was beset with a number of issues, namely foreign policy and whether member states have a right to express their own foreign policy independent of the United Bahian Republic, and what were the official languages of the United Bahian Republic. | While it was initially a success, as the institutions of the United Bahian Republic were established, which helped increased cooperation between its member states, the United Bahian Republic was beset with a number of issues, namely foreign policy and whether member states have a right to express their own foreign policy independent of the United Bahian Republic, and what were the official languages of the United Bahian Republic. In addition, its lack of geographic contiguity also proved to be a problem, as Djedet was an exclave of the United Bahian Republic for the entire existence of the United Bahian Republic. | ||
These issues only intensified after Tabora withdrew from the United Bahian Republic in 1965: with increasing tensions between Djedet and Rwizikuru, the United Bahian Republic became increasingly dysfunctional, as issues which could previously have been ignored now became an existential problem for its continued existence, especially its geography, tensions concerning official languages, and calls for centralization by Rwizikuru, much to the opposition of Djedet. | |||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
[[File:UBRdeleg54.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Delegation of the United Bahian Republic at the [[Games of the Red Star]], 1954]] | |||
While the intellectual origins of the United Bahian Republic were based in [[Pan-Bahianism]], the catalyst that led to the establishment of the United Bahian Republic took place in 1951 when [[Djedet]] and [[Rwizikuru]] seized control of their sections of the [[Adunis to Mambiza Railway|Trans-Bahian Railway]] from (TBD), and nationalised the sections running through their countries. | While the intellectual origins of the United Bahian Republic were based in [[Pan-Bahianism]], the catalyst that led to the establishment of the United Bahian Republic took place in 1951 when [[Djedet]] and [[Rwizikuru]] seized control of their sections of the [[Adunis to Mambiza Railway|Trans-Bahian Railway]] from (TBD), and nationalised the sections running through their countries. | ||
Overnight, the status of [[President of Rwizikuru|President]] [[Samhuri Ngonidzashe]] of [[Rwizikuru]], and [[General Secretary of Djedet|General Secretary]] [[Tawadros Abdelmesseh]] among Bahians skyrocketed, with calls among many Bahians for a "Bahian federation." Thus, in 1952, under pressure from ordinary citizens, referenda were organised.. | Overnight, the status of [[President of Rwizikuru|President]] [[Samhuri Ngonidzashe]] of [[Rwizikuru]], and [[General Secretary of Djedet|General Secretary]] [[Tawadros Abdelmesseh]] among Bahians skyrocketed, with calls among many Bahians for a "Bahian federation." Thus, in 1952, under pressure from ordinary citizens, referenda were organised in Djedet, Rwizikuru, and [[Tabora]], where the motion to establish the "Bahian federation" passed with an overwhelming majority. | ||
Thus, over the next two years, negotiations took place between the leaders of Djedet, Rwizikuru, and Tabora, as they hammered out the details of the United Bahian Republic, until by early 1954, the [[Munzwa Declaration]] was signed which established the basic framework for the United Bahian Republic. | |||
The official announcement of its establishment took place on 1 May, 1954, at the opening ceremonies of the first [[Games of the Red Star]], which took place in [[Port Fitzhubert]], when the three leaders opened the games, and the athletes from Djedet, Rwizikuru, and Tabora marched under the flag of the United Bahian Republic. | |||
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The institutions of the United Bahian Republic were located in the capital cities of its member state, albeit there were plans to make [[New Mina|Mukoma]] (present-day [[New Mina]], [[Garambura]]) the capital of the United Bahian Republic. | The institutions of the United Bahian Republic were located in the capital cities of its member state, albeit there were plans to make [[New Mina|Mukoma]] (present-day [[New Mina]], [[Garambura]]) the capital of the United Bahian Republic. | ||
Politically, the United Bahian Republic was meant to be a {{wp|confederation}}, with the federal government only having jurisdiction over {{wp|foreign affairs}}, {{wp|defence}}, and {{wp|monetary affairs}}, and its member states maintaining sovereignty over all other affairs, with the exception of Mukoma, where it was to be under the direct control of the United Bahian Republic. | Politically, the United Bahian Republic was meant to be a {{wp|confederation}}, according to the [[Munzwa Declaration]], with the federal government only having jurisdiction over {{wp|foreign affairs}}, {{wp|defence}}, and {{wp|monetary affairs}}, and its member states maintaining sovereignty over all other affairs, with the exception of Mukoma, where it was to be under the direct control of the United Bahian Republic. | ||
===Foreign relations=== | ===Foreign relations=== | ||
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United Bahian Republic | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1954–1969 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Political union | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Mina (1954-1969) Port Fitzhubert (1954-1969) Ntendeka (1954-1965) | ||||||||||||||||
| Common languages | weRwizi, Sisulu, Njinji, Banu, Maswana, Beheiran, Makai, Badawiyan, Gaullican, Estmerish | ||||||||||||||||
| Religion | Sotirianity Irfan | ||||||||||||||||
| Demonym(s) | Bahian | ||||||||||||||||
| Presidents | |||||||||||||||||
• 1954 | Samhuri Ngonidzashe | ||||||||||||||||
• 1954–1969 | Izibongo Ngonidzashe | ||||||||||||||||
• 1954–1956 | Thamsanqa Nzimande | ||||||||||||||||
• 1954–1969 | Tawadros Abdelmesseh | ||||||||||||||||
| Historical era | Great Game | ||||||||||||||||
• Created | 1 May 1954 | ||||||||||||||||
• Dissolved | 17 February 1969 | ||||||||||||||||
| Area | |||||||||||||||||
| 1954 | 1,874,449.92 km2 (723,729.16 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1965 | 1,467,146.24 km2 (566,468.33 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||||
| Population | |||||||||||||||||
• 1961 | TBD | ||||||||||||||||
| Currency | Rwizikuran nhovodiki Taborian denier Djedi dirham | ||||||||||||||||
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| Today part of |  Djedet GaramburaFile:RwizikuruFlag.PNG Rwizikuru  Mabifia Tabora | ||||||||||||||||
The United Bahian Republic was a confederation in Bahia which existed from 1954 to 1969. Comprised of the entirety of present-day Garambura, Rwizikuru, Tabora, and Djedet as well as parts of present-day Mabifia, it was intended as a political union between Rwizikuru, Tabora, and Djedet with the intention of inviting other Bahian states to join.
While it was initially a success, as the institutions of the United Bahian Republic were established, which helped increased cooperation between its member states, the United Bahian Republic was beset with a number of issues, namely foreign policy and whether member states have a right to express their own foreign policy independent of the United Bahian Republic, and what were the official languages of the United Bahian Republic. In addition, its lack of geographic contiguity also proved to be a problem, as Djedet was an exclave of the United Bahian Republic for the entire existence of the United Bahian Republic.
These issues only intensified after Tabora withdrew from the United Bahian Republic in 1965: with increasing tensions between Djedet and Rwizikuru, the United Bahian Republic became increasingly dysfunctional, as issues which could previously have been ignored now became an existential problem for its continued existence, especially its geography, tensions concerning official languages, and calls for centralization by Rwizikuru, much to the opposition of Djedet.
(TBC)
History
Formation
While the intellectual origins of the United Bahian Republic were based in Pan-Bahianism, the catalyst that led to the establishment of the United Bahian Republic took place in 1951 when Djedet and Rwizikuru seized control of their sections of the Trans-Bahian Railway from (TBD), and nationalised the sections running through their countries.
Overnight, the status of President Samhuri Ngonidzashe of Rwizikuru, and General Secretary Tawadros Abdelmesseh among Bahians skyrocketed, with calls among many Bahians for a "Bahian federation." Thus, in 1952, under pressure from ordinary citizens, referenda were organised in Djedet, Rwizikuru, and Tabora, where the motion to establish the "Bahian federation" passed with an overwhelming majority.
Thus, over the next two years, negotiations took place between the leaders of Djedet, Rwizikuru, and Tabora, as they hammered out the details of the United Bahian Republic, until by early 1954, the Munzwa Declaration was signed which established the basic framework for the United Bahian Republic.
The official announcement of its establishment took place on 1 May, 1954, at the opening ceremonies of the first Games of the Red Star, which took place in Port Fitzhubert, when the three leaders opened the games, and the athletes from Djedet, Rwizikuru, and Tabora marched under the flag of the United Bahian Republic.
Heyday
tensions arise over languages, and foreign policy and role of both the UBR government and member states, but UBR somewhat functions effectively enough to limp along, beginnings of centralization and unification of military, joins Congress of Bahian States as the UBR, freedom of movement between members, but probably plenty of issues. Mukoma is designated capital of the UBR, construction takes place, yeah
Decline
Tabora leaves after Izibongo Ngonidzashe crowns himself King, Djedet severs diplomatic relations with Rwizikuru but UBR still exists because of railway: language issue and diplomatic issues still plague the UBR, final straw in 1969 when Rwizikuru, sick of debates over Badawiyan becoming an official language threatens Djedet that if they keep it up, Beheiran's being removed, and then when Garambura declares independence, Djedet leaves the UBR, so it's gone
Government
The United Bahian Republic was headed by a collective leadership, with the Presidents of the United Bahian Republic being designated as such due to their positions as being the country's leaders. This was organised so that no one person had too much power within the United Bahian Republic.
The legislature of the United Bahian Republic was the Bahian Assembly, comprising of 100 members. They had the power to legislate over the issues of foreign affairs, defence, and monetary affairs, as well as pass budgets for the operation of the government of the United Bahian Republic.
The institutions of the United Bahian Republic were located in the capital cities of its member state, albeit there were plans to make Mukoma (present-day New Mina, Garambura) the capital of the United Bahian Republic.
Politically, the United Bahian Republic was meant to be a confederation, according to the Munzwa Declaration, with the federal government only having jurisdiction over foreign affairs, defence, and monetary affairs, and its member states maintaining sovereignty over all other affairs, with the exception of Mukoma, where it was to be under the direct control of the United Bahian Republic.
Foreign relations
While the government of the United Bahian Republic officially had jurisdiction over foreign affairs, during its existence, organisations across the world had varying policies, with some, such as the Association of Emerging Socialist Economies only having member states of the United Bahian Republic as members, while others, such as the Congress of Bahian States had the United Bahian Republic as a member, with no representation from the member states.
The continued participation of member states of the United Bahian Republic in certain organisations, namely the AESE and the Community of Nations would be an issue for the United Bahian Republic, as supporters of the United Bahian Republic believed it was necessary for the United Bahian Republic to speak "with one voice" as oppose to three, while opponents felt that having the United Bahian Republic represent them harmed their own interests.
Member states
During its existence, the United Bahian Republic comprised of three member states from 1954 to 1965, and then two member states until its dissolution in 1969.
| Nation | Capital | Population (1961) | GDP (1961) | GDP per capita (1961) | Membership |
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 Djedet |
Mina | Example | TBD | TBD | 1954-1969 |
| File:RwizikuruFlag.PNG Rwizikuru | Port Fitzhubert | 16,120,793 | TBD | TBD | 1954-1969 |
| File:Tabold.png Tabora | Ntendeka | Example | TBD | TBD | 1954-1965 |
Prospective members
During the existence of the United Bahian Republic, some countries in Bahia expressed their interest in joining the United Bahian Republic. However, due to various reasons, the United Bahian Republic never expanded beyond its three initial members.