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|conventional_long_name      = Kingdom of Koku
|conventional_long_name      = Kingdom of Koku
|native_name                = อาณาจักรโคคุ (Bhai)
|native_name                = อาณาจักรโคคุ (Bhai)
|common_name                = Koku, Kho Khu
|common_name                = Koku, Kho Khu
|image_flag                  = Flag_of_Siam_(1855).svg
|image_flag                  = Flag of Siam (1855).svg
|alt_flag                    = Flag
|alt_flag                    = Flag
|image_coat                  = Royal_Seal_of_the_Kingdom_of_Laos.svg
|image_coat                  = Royal Seal of the Kingdom of Laos.svg
|alt_coat                    = Coat of arms
|alt_coat                    = Coat of arms
|symbol_type                = Coat of arms
|symbol_type                = Coat of arms
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|capital                    = Okopolis
|capital                    = [[#Geography|Okopolis]]
|largest_city                =  
|largest_city                =  
|official_languages          = {{wp|Tai languages|Bhai}} (ภาษาไท)
|official_languages          = {{wp|Tai languages|Bhai}} (ภาษาไท)
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|demonym                    = Kokian
|demonym                    = Kokian
|government_type            = Absolute monarchy
|government_type            = Absolute monarchy
|leader_title1              = Monarch
|leader_title1              = [[#Monarchy|Monarch]]
|leader_name1                = King
|leader_name1                = King [[#Monarchy|Napa X]]
|leader_title2              = Prime Minister
|leader_title2              = [[#Government|Prime Minister]]
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|currency                    = Kokian Pad
|currency                    = [[#Economy|Kokian Pad]]
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The '''Kingdom of Koku''' (Kho Khu) is a very large, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The '''Kingdom of Koku''' (Kho Khu) is a very large, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.


==Etymology==
== Etymology ==
 
[[wikt:国|国]] (country)
[[wikt:国|国]] (country)


==Geography==
== Geography ==
Situated in [[Orient]]al [[Europa (continent)|Europa]]. Between the [[Jasmine Sea]] (west) and [[Paraia Bay]] (west). Northern border defined by the Golden River. Neighbours: [[Jaihu]] (northwest), [[Ide Jima]] (northeast), [[San Ba]] (east), [[Rekamgil]] (south), [[Youtabonia]] and [[Mirian Republic]] (west). Cities: Okopolis (capital), Amaro, Chaa-Umm.
 
* Situated in [[Orient]]al [[Europa (continent)|Europa]]. Between the [[Jasmine Sea]] (west) and [[Paraia Bay]] (west). Northern border defined by the Golden River.
* Neighbours: [[Jaihu]] (northwest), [[Ide Jima]] (northeast), [[San Ba]] (east), [[Rekamgil]] (south), [[Youtabonia]] and [[Mirian Republic]] (west).
* Cities: Okopolis (capital), Amaro, Chaa-Umm.
 
== History ==


==History==
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  | caption2      = Napa Vudht, leader of the 1816 revolution. Photo 1830.
  | caption2      = Napa Vudht, leader of the 1816 revolution. Photo 1830.
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* Ancient history is related to Golden River civilisation in [[Jaihu]]
* Ancient history is related to Golden River civilisation in [[Jaihu]]
* 50-550 CE: {{wp|Funan|Kohnun Empire}}
* 50-550 CE: {{wp|Funan|Kohnun Empire}}
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* WIP: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N3l8B2xmyk Rise & Fall of the Khmer Empire (History of Cambodia Summarized)] (24 June 2020)
* WIP: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N3l8B2xmyk Rise & Fall of the Khmer Empire (History of Cambodia Summarized)] (24 June 2020)


==Politics==
== Politics ==
The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, and only "organics" are permitted to be citizens. The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality.
 
=== Government ===
 
The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, and only “organics” are permitted to be citizens. The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality.
 
=== Monarchy ===


===Monarchy===
[[File:Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Spirit Way.jpg|200px|thumb|right|{{wp|Spirit Way}} to the Vudht Royal mausoleum complex.]]
[[File:Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Spirit Way.jpg|200px|thumb|right|{{wp|Spirit Way}} to the Vudht Royal mausoleum complex.]]
House of Vudht rules since 1816.
House of Vudht rules since 1816.
* Napa I the Great (1816-1840s) established the kingdom
* Napa I the Great (1816-1840s) established the kingdom
* Napa II (1840s-1860s)
* Napa II (1840s-1860s)
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* Napa X (19 May 2008 - present)
* Napa X (19 May 2008 - present)


===Military===
=== Military ===
 
[[File:Venda Defence Force roundel.svg|200px|thumb|Koku Defence Force.]]
[[File:Venda Defence Force roundel.svg|200px|thumb|Koku Defence Force.]]
Notable for its compulsory military service.
Notable for its compulsory military service.


==Economy==
== Economy ==
A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Information Technology. Roads are often backed up with round-the-clock construction crews, drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government, CDs are regularly copy-protected, and skate parks can be found in every city. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy.


==Demographics==
A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Information Technology. Roads are often backed up with round-the-clock construction crews, drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government, CDs are regularly copy-protected, and skate parks can be found in every city. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy. The national currency is the [[#Economy|Kokian Pad]].
Minority children spend hours bussing to school miles away from home, voting has become a nightmare since everyone keeps selecting "None of the above", child labor has been outlawed, and meat-eating is frowned upon.  
 
== Demographics ==
 
Minority children spend hours bussing to school miles away from home, voting has become a nightmare since everyone keeps selecting “None of the above”, child labor has been outlawed, and meat-eating is frowned upon.  
 
== Culture ==


==Culture==
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Koku's national animal is the elephant, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation. The elephant is a symbol of huge strength and stature, wisdom and courage. In heraldry, it is a very appropriate bearing for those who have distinguished themselves in the [[Orient]].
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Koku's national animal is the elephant, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation. The elephant is a symbol of huge strength and stature, wisdom and courage. In heraldry, it is a very appropriate bearing for those who have distinguished themselves in the [[Orient]].


==References==
== References ==
 
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{{Reflist}}
 
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Latest revision as of 17:16, 12 April 2024

Kingdom of Koku
อาณาจักรโคคุ (Bhai)
Flag
Flag
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Motto: Work smart, work hard, care and share
Anthem: Phleng Chat Kho Khu
CapitalOkopolis
Official languagesBhai (ภาษาไท)
Ethnic groups
Demonym(s)Kokian
GovernmentAbsolute monarchy
• Monarch
King Napa X
Population
• Estimate
25,000,000
CurrencyKokian Pad
Driving sideright
Internet TLD.ko

The Kingdom of Koku (Kho Khu) is a very large, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

Etymology

国 (country)

Geography

History

Kohmur army going to war against Jaihu, 12th Century.
Napa Vudht, leader of the 1816 revolution. Photo 1830.

Politics

Government

The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, and only “organics” are permitted to be citizens. The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality.

Monarchy

Spirit Way to the Vudht Royal mausoleum complex.

House of Vudht rules since 1816.

  • Napa I the Great (1816-1840s) established the kingdom
  • Napa II (1840s-1860s)
  • Napa III (1860s-1880s)
  • Napa IV (1880s-1900)
  • Napa V (1900s-1920s)
  • Napa VI (1920s-1940s)
  • Napa VII the Wise (1940s-1960s) led the transition to independence from Ide Jima
  • Napa VIII (1960s-1982)
  • Napa IX (13 February 1982 - 18 May 2008)
  • Napa X (19 May 2008 - present)

Military

Koku Defence Force.

Notable for its compulsory military service.

Economy

A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Information Technology. Roads are often backed up with round-the-clock construction crews, drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government, CDs are regularly copy-protected, and skate parks can be found in every city. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy. The national currency is the Kokian Pad.

Demographics

Minority children spend hours bussing to school miles away from home, voting has become a nightmare since everyone keeps selecting “None of the above”, child labor has been outlawed, and meat-eating is frowned upon.

Culture

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Koku's national animal is the elephant, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation. The elephant is a symbol of huge strength and stature, wisdom and courage. In heraldry, it is a very appropriate bearing for those who have distinguished themselves in the Orient.

References

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