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'''Kur'zhet''' (pronounced {{wp|Help:IPA_for_English|/kʊrˈʒɛt/}}), officially the '''Duchy of Kur'zhet''' ([[Kuredt]]: ''Berend Kur'zhetai''), is an {{wp|island nation}} and sovereign protectorate and nation of the [[Trellin|Trellinese Empire]] in the region of [[Astyria]]. Its territories consist of the island of Aizhet and eleven surrounding islands, though historically it also laid claim to the west Azmiri coast. The nearest landmasses to Kur'zhet are the Trellinese protectorate of [[Cadenza]] to its west, the province of [[Azmir]] to its east and [[Aurelia]] to its south-east. With a landmass of 8,048 square kilometres and a population of 2,673,916, Kur'zhet is both the sixth smallest and the sixth least populous territory in the empire. | '''Kur'zhet''' (pronounced {{wp|Help:IPA_for_English|/kʊrˈʒɛt/}}), officially the '''Duchy of Kur'zhet''' ([[Kuredt]]: ''Berend Kur'zhetai''), is an {{wp|island nation}} and sovereign protectorate and nation of the [[Trellin|Trellinese Empire]] in the region of [[Astyria]]. Its territories consist of the island of Aizhet and eleven surrounding islands, though historically it also laid claim to the west Azmiri coast. The nearest landmasses to Kur'zhet are the Trellinese protectorate of [[Cadenza]] to its west, the province of [[Azmir]] to its east and [[Aurelia]] to its south-east. With a landmass of 8,048 square kilometres and a population of 2,673,916, Kur'zhet is both the sixth smallest and the sixth-least populous territory in the empire. | ||
Kur'zhet is governed by a {{wp|plutocracy|plutocratic}} {{wp|elective monarchy}} where the ''[[Beregi|Beriqi]]'' (duke) reigns for life. The capital and largest city is at [[Medlar]], on the main island's central east coast. Kur'zhet is a member of the [[Ethlorek Community]]. | Kur'zhet is governed by a {{wp|plutocracy|plutocratic}} {{wp|elective monarchy}} where the ''[[Beregi|Beriqi]]'' (duke) reigns for life. The capital and largest city is at [[Medlar]], on the main island's central east coast. Kur'zhet is a member of the [[Ethlorek Community]]. | ||
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===Early history=== | ===Early history=== | ||
The [[Ethlorek migrations|Ethlorek settlement]] of Kur'zhet began about 112 BC, colonised from western Azmir. A number of polities sprang up across the island, and by 54 BC these were in turn colonising [[Cadenza]]. | The [[Ethlorek migrations|Ethlorek settlement]] of Kur'zhet began about 112 BC, colonised from western Azmir. A number of polities sprang up across the island, and by 54 BC these were in turn colonising [[Cadenza]]. | ||
* Amalgamation at some point into a confederacy; then kingdom; then disintegration; consolidation of ducal power on the Cadenzan model | |||
===Middle Ages=== | ===Middle Ages=== | ||
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===Geology=== | ===Geology=== | ||
[[File:Mountains in eastern Kur'zhet.jpg|thumb|240px|left|Mountains on Kur'zhet's east coast]] | [[File:Mountains in eastern Kur'zhet.jpg|thumb|240px|left|Mountains on Kur'zhet's east coast]] | ||
Aizhet is believed to have been created by a tectonic {{wp|hotspot (geology)|hotspot}}, as the Jajexan Plate moved westward over a {{wp|mantle plume|thermal plume}}. This same hotspot is postulated to have formed the Cadenzan archipelago west of Aizhet. The highest point in Kur'zhet is [[Vegi Kroreg]], a {{wp|volcanic plug}} that stands {{convert|1109|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} in height. Although the hotspot no longer feeds the archipelago's volcanic plugs, Kur'zhet continues to experience seismic activity. A major earthquake in 1941, with its focus offshore near Ruh Barb, killed more than 1,400. | |||
The island of | The island of Aizhet is long and tapers toward the south. Its east and west coasts are lined by rough mountains, mostly relics of the island's volcanic past. A number of substantial volcanic plugs stand in the sea on either side of the island. The coasts on the northern half of the island are flatter and open up to the broad internal plain, defined by a level limestone plateau about forty metres above sea level. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
The Kur'zheti climate is classified as an equatorial tropical rainforest climate. Even its mountains are extensively covered in heavy vegetation. In general, the | The Kur'zheti climate is classified as an equatorial tropical rainforest climate. Even its mountains are extensively covered in heavy vegetation. In general, the country avoids severe weather extremes, although hurricanes are not infrequent and in 2008 a major tropical storm made landfall on the west coast after passing through [[Ro'ekha]] and [[Canve]] on Cadenza. In the east and extreme south of the island, the forest gives way to a tropical savanna, with open plains between the extinct volcanoes. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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Duchy of Kur'zhet Berend Kur'zhetai | |
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 Flag | |
 Location of Kur'zhet (dark green) in the Trellinese Empire (light green) | |
| Capital and largest city | Medlar |
| Official languages | Kuredt, Trellinese |
| Ethnic groups (2013) | 69.1% Kur'zheti 22.7% Trellinese 8.2% others |
| Demonym(s) | Kur'zheti |
| Government | Plutocratic elective monarchy |
• Beriqi | Lerem Dargalos |
• Protector | Mahrim II |
| Establishment | |
• Settlement | 112 BC |
• Duchy | 892 |
• Client of the Trellinese Empire | 1796 |
• Acquired Protectorate status | 1903 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8,048.13 km2 (3,107.40 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 2,921,037 |
• 2013 census | 2,673,916 |
• Density | 332.16/km2 (860.3/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | $153.029 billion |
• Per capita | $52,388 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | $147.599 billion |
• Per capita | $50,530 |
| Gini (2012) | 30.1 medium |
| HDI (2011) | 0.899 very high |
| Currency | Fioren (ƒ) (KZF) |
| Time zone | UTC−2 (WTT) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +587 |
| Internet TLD | .kz |
Kur'zhet (pronounced /kʊrˈʒɛt/), officially the Duchy of Kur'zhet (Kuredt: Berend Kur'zhetai), is an island nation and sovereign protectorate and nation of the Trellinese Empire in the region of Astyria. Its territories consist of the island of Aizhet and eleven surrounding islands, though historically it also laid claim to the west Azmiri coast. The nearest landmasses to Kur'zhet are the Trellinese protectorate of Cadenza to its west, the province of Azmir to its east and Aurelia to its south-east. With a landmass of 8,048 square kilometres and a population of 2,673,916, Kur'zhet is both the sixth smallest and the sixth-least populous territory in the empire.
Kur'zhet is governed by a plutocratic elective monarchy where the Beriqi (duke) reigns for life. The capital and largest city is at Medlar, on the main island's central east coast. Kur'zhet is a member of the Ethlorek Community.
The Duchy reached the height of its power from the tenth century AD, competing with the republic of Cadenza to its east for dominance on the main trade routes of west Astyria. As a prosperous naval power, it annexed large portions of western Azmir, bringing it into conflict first with the Margraviate of Azmir and later with the nascent Trellinese colonial empire. In the early seventeenth century, its rivalry with Cadenza saw it contend for colonies off Kelonna and in the Mare Ferum, including a war with Aquitayne. Eventually, in 1796, Kur'zhet entered into the empire as a client state, applying for protectorate status in 1903.
The modern Kur'zheti economy is based heavily around its manufacturing sector, having one of Trellin's leading iron and steel industries. As a sovereign protectorate, Kur'zhet was not obliged to participate in the isolationism of the rest of the empire, and this position was exploited by its ports as major points of export for nearby provinces' industrial centres.
History
Early history
The Ethlorek settlement of Kur'zhet began about 112 BC, colonised from western Azmir. A number of polities sprang up across the island, and by 54 BC these were in turn colonising Cadenza.
- Amalgamation at some point into a confederacy; then kingdom; then disintegration; consolidation of ducal power on the Cadenzan model
Middle Ages
In 1410, capital punishment was introduced specifically to execute Earl Tamirig of Benaan. It was abolished the following year.
In 1554, a feud between Kur'zheti and Exponential merchants in Valle Crucis led to diplomatic embarrassment for Kur'zhet as it attempted to dominate the burgeoning west-Astyrian tuna trade.
The War of 1635 between Cadenza and Kur'zhet ended in a Cadenzan victory. The same year saw Kur'zhet embroiled in conflict with Azmir.
Membership in the Empire
Geography
Geology
Aizhet is believed to have been created by a tectonic hotspot, as the Jajexan Plate moved westward over a thermal plume. This same hotspot is postulated to have formed the Cadenzan archipelago west of Aizhet. The highest point in Kur'zhet is Vegi Kroreg, a volcanic plug that stands 1,109 m (3,638 ft) in height. Although the hotspot no longer feeds the archipelago's volcanic plugs, Kur'zhet continues to experience seismic activity. A major earthquake in 1941, with its focus offshore near Ruh Barb, killed more than 1,400.
The island of Aizhet is long and tapers toward the south. Its east and west coasts are lined by rough mountains, mostly relics of the island's volcanic past. A number of substantial volcanic plugs stand in the sea on either side of the island. The coasts on the northern half of the island are flatter and open up to the broad internal plain, defined by a level limestone plateau about forty metres above sea level.
Climate
The Kur'zheti climate is classified as an equatorial tropical rainforest climate. Even its mountains are extensively covered in heavy vegetation. In general, the country avoids severe weather extremes, although hurricanes are not infrequent and in 2008 a major tropical storm made landfall on the west coast after passing through Ro'ekha and Canve on Cadenza. In the east and extreme south of the island, the forest gives way to a tropical savanna, with open plains between the extinct volcanoes.
Demographics
Economy
Transport
The national airline is Kur'zheti Airways.
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