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|largest_city = [[ | |largest_city = [[Roqoo#Demographics|Nime]] | ||
|official_languages = {{wp|Finnish_language| Roquanian}} <!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc--> | |official_languages = {{wp|Finnish_language| Roquanian}} <!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc--> | ||
|national_languages = [[Anglish]]<!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | |national_languages = [[Anglish]]<!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | ||
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|religion = [[Religion | |religion = [[Roqoo#Religion|''Solleu Livot'']] | ||
|demonym = {{hlist| Roquan | Roquanian}}<!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> | |demonym = {{hlist| Roquan | Roquanian}}<!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> | ||
|government_type = {{wp|Unitary_state|Unitary}} {{wp|Theocracy|theocratic}} {{wp|Elective monarchy|elective monarchy}} | |government_type = {{wp|Unitary_state|Unitary}} {{wp|Theocracy|theocratic}} {{wp|Elective monarchy|elective monarchy}} | ||
|leader_title1 = [[Politics | |leader_title1 = [[Roqoo#Politics|Candar]] | ||
|leader_name1 = Valtteri Laakso | |leader_name1 = Valtteri Laakso | ||
|leader_title2 = [[Politics | |leader_title2 = [[Roqoo#Politics|Kansleri]]<!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> | ||
|leader_name2 = Eliina Makkara | |leader_name2 = Eliina Makkara | ||
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|currency = [[Roquan paino]] (₹) | |currency = [[Roqoo#Economy|Roquan paino]] (₹) | ||
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'''Roqoo''', formally the '''Divine Realm of Roqoo''' (Roquanian: ''Roqoon jumalallinen alue''), is a sovereign nation occupying the #name valley in northern [[Alharu]], which stretches from the northern arm of Chenshas Lake to the Asmaru Bay, an estuary that flows into the Ygros Sea. | '''Roqoo''', formally the '''Divine Realm of Roqoo''' (Roquanian: ''Roqoon jumalallinen alue''), is a sovereign nation occupying the #name valley in northern [[Alharu]], which stretches from the northern arm of Chenshas Lake to the Asmaru Bay, an estuary that flows into the Ygros Sea. | ||
The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas of the central " | The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas of the central "Avaara" valley and lowlands along the banks of the primary river ''Suuri.'' The majority of Roqoo's population reside within the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Navala. | ||
The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the ''de facto'' capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and ''de jure'' capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, [[Solleu Livot]] and the official residence of the ''Candar'', the ''Raaseporin''. | The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the ''de facto'' capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and ''de jure'' capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, [[Solleu Livot]] and the official residence of the ''Candar'', the ''Raaseporin''. | ||
Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the ''Candar''.<!--- since 2013--> While the nation is divided into <!--four primary--> administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed | Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the ''Candar''.<!--- since 2013--> While the nation is divided into <!--four primary--> administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed ''kirkkoherra'' (Anglish: "bishops") whom together form the Roquan legislative organ, the ''Hurskaat'' (lit. "pious ones"). | ||
Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth. | Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth. | ||
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===Fauna and flora=== | ===Fauna and flora=== | ||
===Administrative divisions=== | ===Administrative divisions=== | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Archaeological findings and sources from documented oral history suggest that the lowlands of the ''Avaara'' valley and banks along the ''Suuri'' river were originally settled by nomadic natives of Thalassa. Broadly, the native ancestors of the Roquanian population are descended from a Thalassan subgroup of nomads who arrived in central and northern Alharu as they moved north through the low valleys and vast rivers of Alharu. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancestors of these groups may have been populating north-central Alharu since 2,000 B.C. | Archaeological findings and sources from documented oral history suggest that the lowlands of the ''Avaara'' valley and banks along the ''Suuri'' river were originally settled by nomadic natives of Thalassa. Broadly, the native ancestors of the modern Roquanian population are descended from a Thalassan subgroup of nomads who arrived in central and northern Alharu as they moved north through the low valleys and vast rivers of Alharu. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancestors of these groups may have been populating north-central Alharu since 2,000 B.C. | ||
The | The native ''Alara'' make up roughly 15% of the realm's contemporary population. The term "Alara" is Roquanian in origin, coined during the first encounters of the Azano-Marenesian peoples to refer to the regional Alharu natives. | ||
The ''Alara'' peoples lived simple, riparian hunter-gather lifestyles based on management of ancestral fishing grounds. Fishing, hunting, and primitive farming were their main sources of livelihood. The Alara congregated in "Aiird" groups, which roughly translates to neighborhood, a tribal form of governance focused around a small unit of people anywhere between 20-150 in population. Each "Aiirda" group was composed of households that shared the management and protection of fishing grounds. Elders of each household formed a small council, which led the groups. This system can be characterized as open and highly social—transactions and appeals were almost always conducted in the common clearing, a forum of sorts, and grievances were never allowed to be secreted. While inter-Aiird warfare was common, large scale armed conflicts were rare and warfare was mostly skirmish-like over land or fisheries. The Alara recognized land and wealth as status symbols, working to protect and preserve the land and waters within their territory. This reverence for the land and water was slowly integrated into their cultural philosophy and religion. | |||
Technologically, the Indios had developed gold and silversmithing, primitive astronomy, primitive irrigation, and primitive mechanics at their highest levels, but having never consolidated until their eventual conquest by the Soluk in the 14th century A.D. Archaeological digs show that the early Indic peoples had towns of mud brick, straw, and wood construction—the third of which used a peg and slot system to function. As the Indios had little knowledge of mining, they had mostly panned for their metals in rivers and so were never able to master ironworking. The relatively easy climate also meant that the Indios build little in the way of grand monuments, palaces, or temple complexes. Instead, they preferred more functional use of cheap organic materials to build their more important structures. | <!--Technologically, the Indios had developed gold and silversmithing, primitive astronomy, primitive irrigation, and primitive mechanics at their highest levels, but having never consolidated until their eventual conquest by the Soluk in the 14th century A.D. Archaeological digs show that the early Indic peoples had towns of mud brick, straw, and wood construction—the third of which used a peg and slot system to function. As the Indios had little knowledge of mining, they had mostly panned for their metals in rivers and so were never able to master ironworking. The relatively easy climate also meant that the Indios build little in the way of grand monuments, palaces, or temple complexes. Instead, they preferred more functional use of cheap organic materials to build their more important structures.--> | ||
==Government and Politics== | ==Government and Politics== | ||
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Divine Realm of Roqoo Roqoon jumalallinen alue | |
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| Motto: Aamu on iltaa viisaampi "The morning is wiser than the evening" | |
| Anthem: Rakas isanmaa "Dear Motherland"  | |
| File:Location of Roqoo Location of Roqoo on Eurth | |
| File:Map of Roqoo Map of Roqoo | |
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| Largest city | Nime |
| Official languages | Roquanian |
| Recognised national languages | Anglish |
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| Religion | Solleu Livot |
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| Government | Unitary theocratic elective monarchy |
• Candar | Valtteri Laakso |
• Kansleri | Eliina Makkara |
| Legislature | Hurskaat |
| Area | |
• Land | 325,620 km2 (125,720 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 2.35% |
| Population | |
• 2022 census | 9,897,654 |
• Density | 30.4/km2 (78.7/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2021 estimate |
• Total | 196.3 billion |
• Per capita | 19,843 |
| Gini (2019) | 30.2 medium |
| HDI (2018) | .761 high |
| Currency | Roquan paino (₹) |
| Date format | DD-MMM-YY |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .ro |
Roqoo, formally the Divine Realm of Roqoo (Roquanian: Roqoon jumalallinen alue), is a sovereign nation occupying the #name valley in northern Alharu, which stretches from the northern arm of Chenshas Lake to the Asmaru Bay, an estuary that flows into the Ygros Sea.
The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas of the central "Avaara" valley and lowlands along the banks of the primary river Suuri. The majority of Roqoo's population reside within the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Navala.
The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the de facto capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and de jure capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, Solleu Livot and the official residence of the Candar, the Raaseporin.
Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the Candar. While the nation is divided into administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed kirkkoherra (Anglish: "bishops") whom together form the Roquan legislative organ, the Hurskaat (lit. "pious ones").
Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth.
Etymology
The origin of the name Roqoo (pronounced "rue-coo" in Anglish) is largely unknown. Historians theorize the term is an amalgamation of the native Boreaurelian and Azano-Marenesian terms for vast river valley.
Geography
Lying between latitudes 30° and 45° N and longitudes 75° and 60° W, Roqoo is one of the northernmost countries in Alharu. The distance from the southernmost point - on Chenshas Lake – to the northernmost – on Asmaru Bay– is 1,370 kilometers (851 miles).
Roqoo occupies the lowlands and central valley along both banks of the Suuri river, measuring 51.9 km at its narrowest point (east to west) in northern Roqoo near Nime, and just under 500km at its widest point (east to west) just south of Sisameri, its largest lake. Sisameri, formally Maamme sisameri meaning "the inside sea of our land" in Roquan, is the seventh largest in Alharu. The Roquan lowlands contain the most lakes in the country, all naturally formed along the course of the Suuri river; most of the major cities, most notably Bellamy and Ivalo, are located near large lakes.
Most of the territory of Roqoo is less than 100 m (330 ft) above sea level. Much of the geography of Roqoo is a result of plate tectonics, as Roqoo lies on the divergent boundary between the Paran and Herenthem plates, the divergence of which formed the Avaara valley in which Roqoo occupies. The highest point, Korkein Point at 1,119 metres (3,671 ft), lies just southeast of Ivalo near Roqoo's eastern border.
The outer highlands to the east and west, referred to as the Kansan plateau (Kansankatto, lit. "roof of the people"), is sparsely populated and protected by an extensive system of national parks and reserves. Further the central-most lake in Roqoo, Rauhallinen ("tranquil pond") is revered and sacred among worshippers of Solleu Livot, the shores of which are free from urban sprawl and human settlement in an effort to protect the natural beauty and holiness.
Roqoo has a temperate climate that can be described as either humid continental (Dfb and Dfa) or oceanic/maritime (Cfb) although temperatures in the southern region tend to be warmer the closer to Chenshas Lake. The landscape is covered mostly by coniferous forests and fens. Of the total area, 3% is lakes and rivers, and 61% is forest. The forest consists of pine, spruce, birch, and other species.
Climate
Roqoo has a temperate climate that can be described as either humid continental (Dfb and Dfa) or oceanic/maritime (Cfb). While temperatures do not vary greatly east to west as the country is relatively flat, differences can sometimes be stark between the northern and southern regions, especially closer to Chenshas Lake. The northern coastal region possess the more maritime climate with cooler summers and milder winters, while the southern parts of the country exhibit a more continental climate with warmer summers and harsher winters.
Roqoo has four distinct seasons of near-equal length. Winter starts in mid-December
Fauna and flora
Administrative divisions
History
Archaeological findings and sources from documented oral history suggest that the lowlands of the Avaara valley and banks along the Suuri river were originally settled by nomadic natives of Thalassa. Broadly, the native ancestors of the modern Roquanian population are descended from a Thalassan subgroup of nomads who arrived in central and northern Alharu as they moved north through the low valleys and vast rivers of Alharu. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancestors of these groups may have been populating north-central Alharu since 2,000 B.C.
The native Alara make up roughly 15% of the realm's contemporary population. The term "Alara" is Roquanian in origin, coined during the first encounters of the Azano-Marenesian peoples to refer to the regional Alharu natives.
The Alara peoples lived simple, riparian hunter-gather lifestyles based on management of ancestral fishing grounds. Fishing, hunting, and primitive farming were their main sources of livelihood. The Alara congregated in "Aiird" groups, which roughly translates to neighborhood, a tribal form of governance focused around a small unit of people anywhere between 20-150 in population. Each "Aiirda" group was composed of households that shared the management and protection of fishing grounds. Elders of each household formed a small council, which led the groups. This system can be characterized as open and highly social—transactions and appeals were almost always conducted in the common clearing, a forum of sorts, and grievances were never allowed to be secreted. While inter-Aiird warfare was common, large scale armed conflicts were rare and warfare was mostly skirmish-like over land or fisheries. The Alara recognized land and wealth as status symbols, working to protect and preserve the land and waters within their territory. This reverence for the land and water was slowly integrated into their cultural philosophy and religion.
Government and Politics
The government of the Divine Realm of Roqoo functions similar to that of an absolute monarchy, with absolute powers granted to the sovereign. In Roqoo, the sovereign head of state holds the title of Candar, a term borrowed from that of the historic leader of the state religion Solleu Livot. The Candar is elected by a council of Livoti elders, kirkkoherra, for a lifetime appointment. Administrative and legislative functions of the government are largely handled through the Hurskaat (lit. pious ones), a commission of eight appointed individuals, all of whom are primate leaders of the Solleu Livot faith. The Hurskaat consists of the Kansleri and the six kirkkoherra, each appointed by the Candar to five-year terms.
Military
Economy
The economy of Roqoo is driven by the services industry bolstered by high rates of eco-tourism, centered on the coastal resort city, Nime. With the majority of the population performing service or trade-based jobs the government has heavily subsidized mass transportation as a means to facilitate the population moving among the alliridae neighborhoods to meet the needs of the service-based economy.
Demographics
Religion
Culture
The relatively small, egalitarian population prioritizes trade-type training over higher education and reside in multi-generational homes within close-knit, communal neighborhoods, alliridae. Despite the cities being somewhat dense, they are uniquely comprised of dozens of these small, mostly self-contained neighborhoods. The salutation, nyt rizan, meaning blessings of luck, continues to persist throughout Roquan society.
Calendar
The Iltaal calendar, also known as the Roquanian calendar is a solar calendar used in Roqoo. The original Iltaal calendar is one of the oldest documents maintained in the Canfre Vaults and has received little revision since its inception. The calendar consists of 365 days divided into eleven 30-day months and five 7-day festival weeks.
The Iltaal calendar was established by the Solleu Livot kirkkoherra ("archbishop"), Ilta, several hundred years ago as a means to track the mild climate of Roqoo and align Livoti rituals and traditional festivals with that of the Roquanian government.
The customary date format is to write day followed by the two- or three-letter abbreviation depicting the month or festival week, followed by two digit year [DD/MMM/YY]. This format was adopted to clarify differences in dates of the national calendar versus those of the international standard calendar of Eurth.
Months and Festivals
| Name | Type | Celebration | Notes | Season |
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| Juhla Niilo | Festival week | Celebration commemorating Niilo, founding father of modern Roqoo | Celebrated immediately between Kavun and Lira; beginning of Spring | Spring |
| Sventa | Festival week | Mid-year holiday celebrating end of wet, Spring season and start of 3 month-long mid-year celebrations | Celebrated mid-year immediately between Heva and Avara. | Spring |
| Lidi | Religious holiday | Holiest day of the year | Celebrated on the 16th day of Renna, 52 day of Mid-year Celebrations; only non-festival week holiday in Roqoo | Summer |
| Sato alku | Festival week | Start of harvest, end of Mid-year Celebrations | Celebrated between Sellun and Raavi | Summer |
| Jahula kausi | Festival week | Celebration of seasons | Celebrated between Bellon and Taava | Autumn |
| Tolva kala | Festival week | Winter festival | Celebrated at end of calendar year, immediately between Nellus and Tova | Winter |
- 1. Tova [Tov]
- 2. Kavun [Kav]
- Juhla Niilo [JN]
- 3. Lira [Lir]
- 4. Heva [Hev]
- Sventa [SV]
- 5. Avara [Ava]
- 6. Renna [Ren]
- Lidi [Lidi]
- 7. Sellun [Sel]
- Sato alku [SA]
- 8. Raavi [Raa]
- 9. Bellon [Bel]
- Jahula kausi [JK]
- 10. Taava [Taa]
- 11. Nellus [Nel]
- Talva kala [TK]
