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|conventional_long_name = United States of Odevia | |conventional_long_name = United Federal States of Odevia | ||
|native_name = | |native_name = {{Collapsible list | ||
| title = (in other national languages) | |||
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| label1 = [[Common-Radi]]: | |||
| data1 = ''Odeeva Paatdaraal Uniteed Stats'' | |||
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| label2 = [[Calay language|Calay]]: | |||
| data2 = نڬارا بغيان أودڤيا<br>''Negara Bagian Odevia'' | |||
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| label3 = [[Fwanwi language|Fwanwi]]: | |||
| data3 = ''Nagara Bagéyan Odevia'' | |||
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| label4 = [[Lumerian language|Lumerian]]: | |||
| data4 = ''États fédéraux unis d'Odevia'' | |||
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| label5 = [[Niddian language|Niddian]]: | |||
| data5 = ''Nagara Bagian Odevia'' | |||
| rowclass6 = mergedrow | |||
| label6 = [[Radi language|Radi]]: | |||
| data6 = ''Odeeva Pyihtaungsu Phaittare Naingnganmyar'' | |||
| rowclass7 = mergedrow | |||
| label7 = [[Sermese language|Sermese]]: | |||
| data7 = ''Prathet Samachik Rat Odevia'' | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
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|status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | |status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | ||
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|alt_map = <!--alt text for map--> | |alt_map = <!--alt text for map--> | ||
|map_caption = | |map_caption = Map of Odevia in the [[Wider Realms]] | ||
|image_map_size = | |image_map_size = 250px | ||
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|largest_settlement = <!--Name of largest settlement--> | |largest_settlement = <!--Name of largest settlement--> | ||
|official_languages = [[Common language|Common Standard]] | |official_languages = [[Common language|Common Standard]] | ||
|national_languages = [[ | |national_languages = [[Common language|Common]]<br>[[Common-Radi]]<br>[[Calay language|Calay]]<Br>[[Fwanwi language|Fwanwi]]<Br>[[Lumerian language|Lumerian]]<br>[[Niddian language|Niddian]]<br>[[Radi language|Radi]]<br>[[Sermese language|Sermese]] | ||
|regional_languages = <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory--> | |regional_languages = <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory--> | ||
|languages_type = <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional--> | |languages_type = <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional--> | ||
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|religion_year = <!--Year of religion data (if provided)--> | |religion_year = <!--Year of religion data (if provided)--> | ||
|religion_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)--> | |religion_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)--> | ||
|demonym = | |demonym = [[Odevians|Odevian]] | ||
|government_type = {{wp|Federal}} {{wp|presidential}} {{wp|republic}} | |government_type = {{wp|Federal}} {{wp|presidential}} {{wp|republic}} | ||
|leader_title1 = | |leader_title1 = [[President of Odevia|President]] | ||
|leader_name1 = | |leader_name1 = [[Jimmy Sind]] | ||
|leader_title2 = | |leader_title2 = [[Vice President of Odevia|Vice President]] | ||
|leader_name2 = | |leader_name2 = [[Aditya Corum]] | ||
| | |leader_title3 = [[Speaker of the House of the People]] | ||
| | |leader_name3 = [[Monique Cong]] | ||
|legislature = | |legislature = [[Federal Congress]] | ||
|upper_house = | |upper_house = [[House of the States]] | ||
|lower_house = | |lower_house = [[House of the People]] | ||
|sovereignty_type = Independence from [[Avelon]] | |sovereignty_type = Independence from [[Avelon]] | ||
|sovereignty_note = | |sovereignty_note = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Odevia''', officially the '''United States of Odevia''' (''' | '''Odevia''', officially the '''United Federal States of Odevia''' ('''UFSO'''), is a [[List of countries and territories in the Wider Realms|country]] in the [[Southern realms]] and the second-most populous country in the [[Wider Realms]]. Spanning the [[South-West]], Odevia's vast geography is diverse across its [[States of Odevia|8 federal states]]. The largest city is [[Ar Lavo]] and [[Johnston]] is the capital and second-largest city. | ||
Human activity in what is now Odevia has been recorded since the [[Early era]]. During the [[Classic era]], the [[South-Western realms]] was under the [[Pacalay Empire]] sphere of influence. The [[Radi-Fwani Empire]] arose in the [[Middle era]] and was the most [[considerable power]] in the South-West region until the [[Avenian Empire]] began its colonization and [[conquest of Odevia]]. [[Federation of Odevia|Odevia]] was founded as a colonial federation in 1622 as a compromise from the [[South-West Rebellion]]. Odevia formally [[Odevian Declaration of Independence|declared]] independence in 1695. | Human activity in what is now Odevia has been recorded since the [[Early era]]. During the [[Classic era]], the [[South-Western realms]] was under the [[Pacalay Empire]] sphere of influence. The [[Radi-Fwani Empire]] arose in the [[Middle era]] and was the most [[considerable power]] in the South-West region until the [[Avenian Empire]] began its colonization and [[conquest of Odevia]]. [[Federation of Odevia|Odevia]] was founded as a colonial federation in 1622 as a compromise from the [[South-West Rebellion]]. Odevia formally [[Odevian Declaration of Independence|declared]] independence in 1695. | ||
Odevia is a {{wp|federal}} {{wp|presidential}} {{wp|republic}}, with the [[President of Odevia|president]] as the {{wp|head of state}}. The [[Odevian Armed Forces]] are the country's {{wp|military}}. Odevia is a {{wp|multicultural}} state; most of the population are [[Indigenous Odevians|Indigenous Southern language-speakers, followed by [[Ave-Odevians|descendants of Avenian settlers]], and [[immigration to Odevia|modern immigrants]. [[Common language|Common]], the {{wp|official language}}, is spoken as native and second language by 34% and 65% of the population respectively (in total 99%), and has become a [[Wider Realms|global]] {{wp|lingua franca}}. [[Languages of Odevia|Dozens of other languages]] are spoken natively in Odevia. | Odevia is a {{wp|federal}} {{wp|presidential}} {{wp|republic}}, with the [[President of Odevia|president]] as the {{wp|head of state}}. The [[Odevian Armed Forces]] are the country's {{wp|military}}. Odevia is a {{wp|multicultural}} state; most of the population are [[Indigenous Odevians|Indigenous Southern language-speakers]], followed by [[Ave-Odevians|descendants of Avenian settlers]], and [[immigration to Odevia|modern immigrants]]. [[Common language|Common]], the {{wp|official language}}, is spoken as native and second language by 34% and 65% of the population respectively (in total 99%), and has become a [[Wider Realms|global]] {{wp|lingua franca}}. [[Languages of Odevia|Dozens of other languages]] are spoken natively in Odevia, and there are [[languages of Odevia|8 recognized national languages]]. | ||
Odevia is a [[considerable power]] with a [[economy of Odevia|large diversified economy]] chiefly based in services, followed by industry and agriculture. [[Culture of Odevia|Odevian culture]], [[Music of Odevia|music]], and [[cinema of Odevia|films]] are globally popular in the [[Wider Realms]]. Odevia is a founding member of the [[Organization of Nations]] and the [[Democratic League]]. A {{wp|democratic}} state, {{wp|wealth inequality}} is a growing issue. | Odevia is a [[considerable power]] with a [[economy of Odevia|large diversified economy]] chiefly based in services, followed by industry and agriculture. [[Culture of Odevia|Odevian culture]], [[Music of Odevia|music]], and [[cinema of Odevia|films]] are globally popular in the [[Wider Realms]]. Odevia is a founding member of the [[Organization of Nations]] and the [[Democratic League]]. A {{wp|democratic}} state, {{wp|wealth inequality}} is a growing issue. | ||
==Government and politics== | |||
Odevia is the {{wp|federal}} {{wp|presidential}} {{wp|republic}}. It is the worlds oldest intact federation and is composed of [[States of Odevia|8 states]]. Its [[constitution of Odevia|constitution]], the worlds oldest, is the country's supreme law and defines the [[government of Odevia|government]] as composed of the [[President of Odevia|executive President]], an [[judiciary of Odevia|independent judiciary]], and [[Federal Congress|legislature]]. The [[President of Odevia|President]] is the {{wp|head of state}} and is elected every four years, wielding considerably executive power. The [[Federal Congress]] is the unicameral legislature of Odevia. | |||
===Administrative divisions=== | |||
Odevia is divided into 8 federal states: | |||
*[[Amden]] | |||
*[[Fwaniland]] | |||
*[[New Avelon]] | |||
*[[Niddia]] | |||
*[[Radistan]] | |||
*[[Radistan West]] | |||
*[[Sermia]] | |||
*[[Williamsland]] | |||
===Military=== | |||
The [[Odevian Armed Forces]] are the country's {{wp|military}}. | |||
==Society and safety== | |||
According to the [[Independent Organization]], Odevia is "{{wp|Freedom in the World|free}}" with [[elections in Odevia|elections]] considered generally "free and fair". | |||
Odevia is ranked "somewhat safe", with certain urban regions having the most challenges. Harassment and abuse from law enforcement has been identified as a persistent issue. About one-fifth of the adult population is armed. | |||
[[Alcohol in the Wider Realms|Alcohol]] consumption and purchase is {{wp|Sumptuary law|legal and commonplace}}. | |||
Odevian citizens can {{wp|travel}} and obtain a [[Odevian passport|passport]] issued by the [[Ministry of Public Services]]. | |||
==Demographics== | |||
===Languages=== | |||
There are 8 defined national languages of Odevia: Common, Common-Radi, Calay, Fwanwi, Lumerian, Niddian, Radi, and Sermese. The dominant language of the [[federal government of Odevia|federal government]] is [[Common Standard]]. Although the language of education, business, and day-to-day communications varies significantly [[states of Odevia|state to state]], Common is the ''{{wp|de-facto}} {{wp|lingua franca}}'' in Odevia; its various accents and dialects are collectively considered a {{wp|national language}}. Common is spoken by 99% of the population, 34% of such speaking it as their native language. A majority of Odevians can speak at least two languages. Most native speakers can be found in urban areas and the states of [[New Avelon]] and [[Williamsland]]. [[Radi language|Radi]], the second-most spoken language, is the official language of the state of [[Radistan]] and is commonly spoken both as a second-language and by ethnic [[Radis]]. [[Common-Radi]], a {{wp|mixed language}}, is codified as a standard of Common and a {{wp|sister language}}. | |||
There are dozens of additional languages spoken natively in Odevia. | |||
==Culture== | |||
Odevia is home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, traditions, and values, traditionally united by a sense of {{wp|civic nationalism}} and aspiration for liberty. Its culture is a "{{wp|melting pot}}" of both [[Southern realms|Southern]] and [[Western realms|Western]] influence. With [[Common Standard]] as the unifying {{wp|national language}} and ''{{wp|lingua franca}}'', Odevia's cultural sector is enormous and is [[Wider Realms|internationally]] popular and influential. [[States of Odevia|Regionalism]] plays a large role in the cultures of individual Odevian states. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Two Powers system]] | *[[Two Powers system]] | ||
{{Wider Realms topics}} | {{Wider Realms topics}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:58, 22 October 2024
United Federal States of Odevia | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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 Map of Odevia in the Wider Realms | |
| Capital | Johnstown |
| Largest city | Ar Lavo |
| Official languages | Common Standard |
| Recognised national languages | Common Common-Radi Calay Fwanwi Lumerian Niddian Radi Sermese |
| Demonym(s) | Odevian |
| Government | Federal presidential republic |
| Jimmy Sind | |
| Aditya Corum | |
| Monique Cong | |
| Legislature | Federal Congress |
| House of the States | |
| House of the People | |
| Independence from Avelon | |
• Declared | 1695 |
| 1705 | |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate | 35,000,000 (2nd) |
| HDI (2024) |  0.734high |
| Currency | Odevian dollar ($) |
Odevia, officially the United Federal States of Odevia (UFSO), is a country in the Southern realms and the second-most populous country in the Wider Realms. Spanning the South-West, Odevia's vast geography is diverse across its 8 federal states. The largest city is Ar Lavo and Johnston is the capital and second-largest city.
Human activity in what is now Odevia has been recorded since the Early era. During the Classic era, the South-Western realms was under the Pacalay Empire sphere of influence. The Radi-Fwani Empire arose in the Middle era and was the most considerable power in the South-West region until the Avenian Empire began its colonization and conquest of Odevia. Odevia was founded as a colonial federation in 1622 as a compromise from the South-West Rebellion. Odevia formally declared independence in 1695.
Odevia is a federal presidential republic, with the president as the head of state. The Odevian Armed Forces are the country's military. Odevia is a multicultural state; most of the population are Indigenous Southern language-speakers, followed by descendants of Avenian settlers, and modern immigrants. Common, the official language, is spoken as native and second language by 34% and 65% of the population respectively (in total 99%), and has become a global lingua franca. Dozens of other languages are spoken natively in Odevia, and there are 8 recognized national languages.
Odevia is a considerable power with a large diversified economy chiefly based in services, followed by industry and agriculture. Odevian culture, music, and films are globally popular in the Wider Realms. Odevia is a founding member of the Organization of Nations and the Democratic League. A democratic state, wealth inequality is a growing issue.
Government and politics
Odevia is the federal presidential republic. It is the worlds oldest intact federation and is composed of 8 states. Its constitution, the worlds oldest, is the country's supreme law and defines the government as composed of the executive President, an independent judiciary, and legislature. The President is the head of state and is elected every four years, wielding considerably executive power. The Federal Congress is the unicameral legislature of Odevia.
Administrative divisions
Odevia is divided into 8 federal states:
Military
The Odevian Armed Forces are the country's military.
Society and safety
According to the Independent Organization, Odevia is "free" with elections considered generally "free and fair".
Odevia is ranked "somewhat safe", with certain urban regions having the most challenges. Harassment and abuse from law enforcement has been identified as a persistent issue. About one-fifth of the adult population is armed.
Alcohol consumption and purchase is legal and commonplace.
Odevian citizens can travel and obtain a passport issued by the Ministry of Public Services.
Demographics
Languages
There are 8 defined national languages of Odevia: Common, Common-Radi, Calay, Fwanwi, Lumerian, Niddian, Radi, and Sermese. The dominant language of the federal government is Common Standard. Although the language of education, business, and day-to-day communications varies significantly state to state, Common is the de-facto lingua franca in Odevia; its various accents and dialects are collectively considered a national language. Common is spoken by 99% of the population, 34% of such speaking it as their native language. A majority of Odevians can speak at least two languages. Most native speakers can be found in urban areas and the states of New Avelon and Williamsland. Radi, the second-most spoken language, is the official language of the state of Radistan and is commonly spoken both as a second-language and by ethnic Radis. Common-Radi, a mixed language, is codified as a standard of Common and a sister language.
There are dozens of additional languages spoken natively in Odevia.
Culture
Odevia is home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, traditions, and values, traditionally united by a sense of civic nationalism and aspiration for liberty. Its culture is a "melting pot" of both Southern and Western influence. With Common Standard as the unifying national language and lingua franca, Odevia's cultural sector is enormous and is internationally popular and influential. Regionalism plays a large role in the cultures of individual Odevian states.