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'''Vuku''' ([[Aanyaka language|Aanyaka]]: ''Vuku'' /vú.kú/), officially the '''Republic of Vuku''' (Aanyaka: ''Vuku Vungànyèbĩ'' /vú.kú vú.ŋà.ɲɘ̀.bĩ́/), is an island state and archipelago on the southwestern rim of the [[Toyana Ocean]]. It is located to the south of [[Kahului-Kanau]], east of [[Baystate]], and northwest of [[Mist Carthara Islands]]. Its five islands total about 4,050 km² (1,564 mi²) in land area, making it among the smallest sovereign states on Iearth; about one third of the country’s nearly 200,000 inhabitants live in the metro area of [[Bajitika]], which is its economic center, while [[Vukeba]] is the nation's judicial capital. | '''Vuku''' ([[Aanyaka language|Aanyaka]]: ''Vuku'' /vú.kú/), officially the '''Republic of Vuku''' (Aanyaka: ''Vuku Vungànyèbĩ'' /vú.kú vú.ŋà.ɲɘ̀.bĩ́/), is an island state and archipelago on the southwestern rim of the [[Toyana Ocean]]. It is located to the south of [[Kahului-Kanau]], east of [[Baystate]], and northwest of [[Mist Carthara Islands]]. Its five islands total about 4,050 km² (1,564 mi²) in land area, making it among the smallest sovereign states on Iearth; about one third of the country’s nearly 200,000 inhabitants live in the metro area of [[Bajitika]], which is its economic center, while [[Vukeba]] is the nation's judicial capital. | ||
The first migrations of Proto-Aanyaka-speaking settlers to present-day Vuku are commonly accepted to have occurred approximately 5 kya, but evidence of human habitation in the area dates back to 15 to 20 kya, and it is believed that these predecessors of the Ibavuku were separated from other groups in [[Adula]] after rising sea levels isolated the southeastern Adulan lands circa 12 kya. | |||
Vuku's climate is dominated by short, cool summers contrasted with long but manageable winters, generally classified as temperate (Cfb) or subpolar (Cfc) oceanic. | Vuku's climate is dominated by short, cool summers contrasted with long but manageable winters, generally classified as temperate (Cfb) or subpolar (Cfc) oceanic. Precipitation, including snowfall and sleet, is commonplace, and summers rarely reach above 18 °C (64 °F), while the coldest months of the year hover around or below freezing (0 °C, 32 °F). Despite this, Vuku hosts diverse flora and fauna, including hares, martens, foxes, and many bird species such as puffins and seabirds. | ||
Vuku boasts comparatively high civil and political freedoms; however, despite strides in political transparency and anti-corruption initatives, Vuku is a developing country, measuring fairly low on indicators of human development. Current challenges include sustainable economic expansion, resource management, and advancements in telecommunications infrastructure. | Vuku boasts comparatively high civil and political freedoms; however, despite strides in political transparency and anti-corruption initatives, Vuku is a developing country, measuring fairly low on indicators of human development. Current challenges include sustainable economic expansion, resource management, and advancements in telecommunications infrastructure. | ||
Revision as of 13:40, 19 August 2023
Republic of Vuku Vuku Vungànyèbĩ | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: Utu ungèta kã mavae The future is in our hands | |
| Capital | Vukeba |
| Largest city | Bajitika |
| Official languages | Aanyaka |
| Ethnic groups | 98% Ivuku, 2% other |
| Demonym(s) | Ivuku (adjective and singular noun) Ibavuku (plural noun) |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic with executive presidency |
| Najavi Vaite | |
| Ukame Ta Evuke | |
| Area | |
• Land | 4,050 km2 (1,560 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 198,045 |
• Density | 48.9/km2 (126.7/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2022 estimate |
• Total | $1.24 billion |
• Per capita | $6,261 |
| Gini | 40.1 medium |
| HDI | 0.696 medium |
| Date format | mm-dd-yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +88 |
| Internet TLD | .vv |
Vuku (Aanyaka: Vuku /vú.kú/), officially the Republic of Vuku (Aanyaka: Vuku Vungànyèbĩ /vú.kú vú.ŋà.ɲɘ̀.bĩ́/), is an island state and archipelago on the southwestern rim of the Toyana Ocean. It is located to the south of Kahului-Kanau, east of Baystate, and northwest of Mist Carthara Islands. Its five islands total about 4,050 km² (1,564 mi²) in land area, making it among the smallest sovereign states on Iearth; about one third of the country’s nearly 200,000 inhabitants live in the metro area of Bajitika, which is its economic center, while Vukeba is the nation's judicial capital.
The first migrations of Proto-Aanyaka-speaking settlers to present-day Vuku are commonly accepted to have occurred approximately 5 kya, but evidence of human habitation in the area dates back to 15 to 20 kya, and it is believed that these predecessors of the Ibavuku were separated from other groups in Adula after rising sea levels isolated the southeastern Adulan lands circa 12 kya.
Vuku's climate is dominated by short, cool summers contrasted with long but manageable winters, generally classified as temperate (Cfb) or subpolar (Cfc) oceanic. Precipitation, including snowfall and sleet, is commonplace, and summers rarely reach above 18 °C (64 °F), while the coldest months of the year hover around or below freezing (0 °C, 32 °F). Despite this, Vuku hosts diverse flora and fauna, including hares, martens, foxes, and many bird species such as puffins and seabirds.
Vuku boasts comparatively high civil and political freedoms; however, despite strides in political transparency and anti-corruption initatives, Vuku is a developing country, measuring fairly low on indicators of human development. Current challenges include sustainable economic expansion, resource management, and advancements in telecommunications infrastructure.
