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Siphria is widely considered to be a {{wp|Cradle of civilisation|cradle of civilization}} within [[Esquarium]], with evidence of {{wp|Agricultural Revolution|agriculture}} and {{wp|pottery}} dating as far back as the 5600s BCE, and of complex {{wp|irrigation}}, {{wp|writing}}, and {{wp|Bronze Age|bronze metallurgy}} by the 2400s BCE. Siphria's political system has typically been based around either a network of competing {{wp|City-state|city-states}} known as [[Ālu|ālū]], or around a unified [[Siphrian Empires|imperial polity]]. The [[First Siphrian Empire|first]] of these empires, which lasted for over a thousand years, was proclaimed in 1457 BCE by [[Narkab-šarra-utsur]], overseeing a flourishing of science, trade, and culture before its collapse. The [[Second Siphrian Empire|second empire]] was marked by internal instability and conflict with [[Awiyyistan|Awiyyi]] tribes, exemplified by the conquest of Siphria by an Awiyyi tribal confederation in 14 BCE. The [[Third Siphrian Empire]] was marked by periodic conflict with expanding [[Irfan|Irfanic]] polities in neighboring [[Union of Nautasian Irfanic Republics|Pasdan]] and a resumed flourishing of science and culture within Siphria. The current empire, the [[Fourth Siphrian Empire|fourth]], was proclaimed in 1568, and underwent a period of substantial modernization and reform in the 1800s. Since the establishment of the [[Union of Nautasian Irfanic Republics]], there have been periodic clashes between Siphria and its larger neighbor, most infamously the [[Khitiyu War]] in 1974. | Siphria is widely considered to be a {{wp|Cradle of civilisation|cradle of civilization}} within [[Esquarium]], with evidence of {{wp|Agricultural Revolution|agriculture}} and {{wp|pottery}} dating as far back as the 5600s BCE, and of complex {{wp|irrigation}}, {{wp|writing}}, and {{wp|Bronze Age|bronze metallurgy}} by the 2400s BCE. Siphria's political system has typically been based around either a network of competing {{wp|City-state|city-states}} known as [[Ālu|ālū]], or around a unified [[Siphrian Empires|imperial polity]]. The [[First Siphrian Empire|first]] of these empires, which lasted for over a thousand years, was proclaimed in 1457 BCE by [[Narkab-šarra-utsur]], overseeing a flourishing of science, trade, and culture before its collapse. The [[Second Siphrian Empire|second empire]] was marked by internal instability and conflict with [[Awiyyistan|Awiyyi]] tribes, exemplified by the conquest of Siphria by an Awiyyi tribal confederation in 14 BCE. The [[Third Siphrian Empire]] was marked by periodic conflict with expanding [[Irfan|Irfanic]] polities in neighboring [[Union of Nautasian Irfanic Republics|Pasdan]] and a resumed flourishing of science and culture within Siphria. The current empire, the [[Fourth Siphrian Empire|fourth]], was proclaimed in 1568, and underwent a period of substantial modernization and reform in the 1800s. Since the establishment of the [[Union of Nautasian Irfanic Republics]], there have been periodic clashes between Siphria and its larger neighbor, most infamously the [[Khitiyu War]] in 1974. | ||
The government of Siphria is an {{wp|Absolute monarchy|absolute}} {{wp|monarchy}}, currently ruled by [[Monarchy of Siphria|Emperor]] [[Anaslu-nātsir-apli of Siphria|Anaslu-nātsir-apli]]. The current ruling dynasty, the [[Shapukhtid dynasty|Shapukhtids]], has held power since the ascension of [[Lābubirqu-nādin-apli II of Siphria|Lābubirqu-nādin-apli II]] in 1717. The country has a consultative assembly, known as the [[Assembly | The government of Siphria is an {{wp|Absolute monarchy|absolute}} {{wp|monarchy}}, currently ruled by [[Monarchy of Siphria|Emperor]] [[Anaslu-nātsir-apli of Siphria|Anaslu-nātsir-apli]]. The current ruling dynasty, the [[Shapukhtid dynasty|Shapukhtids]], has held power since the ascension of [[Lābubirqu-nādin-apli II of Siphria|Lābubirqu-nādin-apli II]] in 1717. The country has a consultative assembly, known as the [[National Assembly (Siphria)|National Assembly]], divided into an [[Assembly of the Lords (Siphria)|Assembly of the Lords]] and [[Assembly of the Commoners (Siphria)|Assembly of the Commoners]]; however, this body lacks any {{wp|Legislature|legislative}} powers and serves only in an advisory capacity. The country also lacks an {{wp|Judicial independence|independent}} {{wp|judiciary}}. While Siphria's government unofficially recognizes some {{wp|civil and political rights}}, it has been criticized for failing to formally protect these rights and for its active rejection of principles such as {{wp|Equality before the law|equality under the law}}. | ||
Siphria has a heavily diversified economy, which has helped protect it from the issues facing {{wp|Rentier state|rentier economies}} elsewhere in Nautasia. The production of {{wp|Cereal|cereal crops}}, {{wp|Citrus|citrus fruits}}, {{wp|cotton}}, {{wp|tobacco}}, and {{wp|rapeseed}}, as well as the raising of livestock for meat and dairy, continue to be the backbone of the economy in Siphria's rural regions; the illicit production of {{wp|Papaver somniferum|opium}} is also a source of income in some rural communities, though the country's government has attempted to suppress this. Mining is also an important source of income in many regions of Siphria; minerals produced in Siphria include {{wp|iron}}, {{wp|copper}}, {{wp|lead}}, {{wp|zinc}}, {{wp|phosphates}}, {{wp|limestone}}, and {{wp|marble}}. While Siphria has limited {{wp|petroleum}} reserves, oil production does not compose a notable section of the economy. Within urban regions, industry- particularly {{wp|textile manufacturing}}, though {{wp|heavy industry}} has grown steadily in recent years- serves as the backbone of the economy. Tourism has become an important sector of the Siphrian economy in recent years as well, though it has seen negative repercussions due to instability in Siphria and [[Nautasia]]. | Siphria has a heavily diversified economy, which has helped protect it from the issues facing {{wp|Rentier state|rentier economies}} elsewhere in Nautasia. The production of {{wp|Cereal|cereal crops}}, {{wp|Citrus|citrus fruits}}, {{wp|cotton}}, {{wp|tobacco}}, and {{wp|rapeseed}}, as well as the raising of livestock for meat and dairy, continue to be the backbone of the economy in Siphria's rural regions; the illicit production of {{wp|Papaver somniferum|opium}} is also a source of income in some rural communities, though the country's government has attempted to suppress this. Mining is also an important source of income in many regions of Siphria; minerals produced in Siphria include {{wp|iron}}, {{wp|copper}}, {{wp|lead}}, {{wp|zinc}}, {{wp|phosphates}}, {{wp|limestone}}, and {{wp|marble}}. While Siphria has limited {{wp|petroleum}} reserves, oil production does not compose a notable section of the economy. Within urban regions, industry- particularly {{wp|textile manufacturing}}, though {{wp|heavy industry}} has grown steadily in recent years- serves as the backbone of the economy. Tourism has become an important sector of the Siphrian economy in recent years as well, though it has seen negative repercussions due to instability in Siphria and [[Nautasia]]. | ||
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Empire of Siphria Շարշարրէնատո Աբորրէյո Šaršarrānatu Aburrāyu | |
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| Map of Siphria Map of Siphria | |
| Capital and largest city | Aqrū |
| Religion | Īnu Ebēbim |
| Demonym(s) | Siphrian |
| Government | Unitary absolute monarchy |
• Emperor | Anaslu-nātsir-apli |
| Narkab-dammiq mar Tukulti-Arūtu | |
| Kudurrānu Pakhārim | |
| Legislature | None |
| History of Siphria | |
• First Empire | 1457 BCE |
• Fourth Empire | 1568 |
• Current dynasty | 1717 |
| Area | |
• Total | 195,632 km2 (75,534 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2015 census | 11,718,120 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2015 estimate |
• Total | $137.992 billion |
• Per capita | $11,776 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2015 estimate |
• Total | $94.448 billion |
• Per capita | $8,060 |
| Gini (2015) | 36.7 medium |
| HDI (2015) | .725 high |
| Currency | Siphrian shiqil (Շ) (SFS) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (CE) |
| Driving side | right |
| ISO 3166 code | SP |
| Internet TLD | .sp |
Siphria (Siphrian: Աբորրէյո, Aburrāyu), officially the Empire of Siphria (Siphrian: Շարշարրէնատո Աբորրէյո, Šaršarrānatu Aburrāyu) is a unitary absolute monarchy located in the Esquarian continent of Nautasia. It is bordered by LOREM to the west, the Union of Nautasian Irfanic Republics to the north and east, and the Gulf of Siphria to the south. The country is home to roughly 11.7 million people. Its capital and largest city is Aqrū.
Siphria is widely considered to be a cradle of civilization within Esquarium, with evidence of agriculture and pottery dating as far back as the 5600s BCE, and of complex irrigation, writing, and bronze metallurgy by the 2400s BCE. Siphria's political system has typically been based around either a network of competing city-states known as ālū, or around a unified imperial polity. The first of these empires, which lasted for over a thousand years, was proclaimed in 1457 BCE by Narkab-šarra-utsur, overseeing a flourishing of science, trade, and culture before its collapse. The second empire was marked by internal instability and conflict with Awiyyi tribes, exemplified by the conquest of Siphria by an Awiyyi tribal confederation in 14 BCE. The Third Siphrian Empire was marked by periodic conflict with expanding Irfanic polities in neighboring Pasdan and a resumed flourishing of science and culture within Siphria. The current empire, the fourth, was proclaimed in 1568, and underwent a period of substantial modernization and reform in the 1800s. Since the establishment of the Union of Nautasian Irfanic Republics, there have been periodic clashes between Siphria and its larger neighbor, most infamously the Khitiyu War in 1974.
The government of Siphria is an absolute monarchy, currently ruled by Emperor Anaslu-nātsir-apli. The current ruling dynasty, the Shapukhtids, has held power since the ascension of Lābubirqu-nādin-apli II in 1717. The country has a consultative assembly, known as the National Assembly, divided into an Assembly of the Lords and Assembly of the Commoners; however, this body lacks any legislative powers and serves only in an advisory capacity. The country also lacks an independent judiciary. While Siphria's government unofficially recognizes some civil and political rights, it has been criticized for failing to formally protect these rights and for its active rejection of principles such as equality under the law.
Siphria has a heavily diversified economy, which has helped protect it from the issues facing rentier economies elsewhere in Nautasia. The production of cereal crops, citrus fruits, cotton, tobacco, and rapeseed, as well as the raising of livestock for meat and dairy, continue to be the backbone of the economy in Siphria's rural regions; the illicit production of opium is also a source of income in some rural communities, though the country's government has attempted to suppress this. Mining is also an important source of income in many regions of Siphria; minerals produced in Siphria include iron, copper, lead, zinc, phosphates, limestone, and marble. While Siphria has limited petroleum reserves, oil production does not compose a notable section of the economy. Within urban regions, industry- particularly textile manufacturing, though heavy industry has grown steadily in recent years- serves as the backbone of the economy. Tourism has become an important sector of the Siphrian economy in recent years as well, though it has seen negative repercussions due to instability in Siphria and Nautasia.
The vast majority of Siphria's population resides along the country's southern coast, between the Gulf of Siphria and the Khursaneh Mountains. The region of Awiyyistan, north of the Khursanehs, is sparsely populated as a result of the rain shadow effect of the mountains. Ethnic Siphrians are the largest ethnic group in Siphria, comprising more than eighty percent of the country's population; the country also has an Arab minority, typically subdivided between Awiyyi Arabs in Awiyyistan and LOREM Arabs along Siphria's border with LOREM, and a Pasdani population near the Siphrian border with the UNIR. A majority of Siphrians practice Īnu Ebēbim, a polytheistic religion that is also the Siphrian state religion. A portion of the country's Arab population continues to practice pre-Irfanic polytheism, heavily syncretized with Īnu Ebēbim; other Siphrian Arabs and the country's Pasdani minority typically practice Irfan.
Etymology
The exact etymology of the exonym "Siphria" is disputed. The vast majority of academics link it to the Arabic triconsonantal root ص ف ر; however, its exact relationship to this root is a subject of debate. Some scholars, such as Montaser Shahbazi, argue that the name comes from the Arabic word safr (صَفْر), literally "empty", and originally referred to Awiyyistan before being applied to Siphria as a whole. Others, including Aymeric Lejeune and Hideki Kobayama, link it to saffara (صَفَّرَ), "to color yellow", arguing that the name is related to Siphria's long history of growing cereal crops, which are golden-colored during the harvest season. Still others link it to the term sufr (صُفْر), literally "brass" but commonly used to refer to currency, arguing the term rose as the result of trade between ancient Siphria and the remainder of Nautasia. A minority of academics argue that the name potentially derives from the Siphrian term siparru (սիպարրո), meaning "bronze", or sipru (սիպրո), "document"; however, these claims are not as broadly accepted.
The country's endonym Aburrāyu (Աբորրէյո), by contrast, is near-universally agreed to derive from the Siphrian word aburru (աբորրո), literally meaning "farmland" or "pasture", referring to the fertile, cultivated land they inhabited south of the Khursaneh Mountains. This region was also sometimes known as Kibturu (Կիբտորո), literally "the land of wheat", in archaic records for similar reasons; however, Kibturu had fallen out of widespread usage by the 1st century.
History
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Prehistory and origins
(prehistory, first alu)
Early empires
(first empire, second alu, second empire, third alu)
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Medieval period
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(third empire, fourth alu, fourth empire up until 18th dynasty)
Modern era
(fourth empire from 1717 into the present)
Politics
Governance
(the monarchy has absolute power; military and courts answer to him)
(a house of commons and of lords exist but are not legislatures; they are purely consultative)
Administrative divisions
(iunno some mix of vassal monarchs and appointed viceroys probably)
Largest cities
Foreign relations
(ambivalent or hostile to ankoren; entreaties towards ec were ignored)
Military and police
(primary duties: shooting bedouins, shooting ankorenis)
Geography
(big mountain range separates coastal plain from inland flatland)
Climate
(rain shadow effect means a nice coast with mediterranean - koppen csb - weather...)
(coupled with a desert where only fools and bedouin dare live)
Wildlife
Economy
Agriculture
(grains, olives, figs, dates, grapes, and citrus for food; cotton, tobacco, linseed, and rapeseed as cash crops; illicit opium)
Industry
(largest sector of economy; light industry and textiles)
(some heavy industry but it's rare) (talk about heskif?)
Resources
(copper, iron, phosphates, and limestone/marble)
(some petroleum, but not enough to make it a large sector of the economy)
Tourism
Media
(actually surprisingly diversified for a country like siphria, though this is under threat)
Infrastructure
Energy
(imported oil)
Communications
(radio, tv, internet, postal, whatever)
Transport
(roadways)