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|conventional_long_name = Realm of Min
|conventional_long_name = Realms of the Most Radiant Throne
|common_name        = Min
|common_name        = Min
|native_name        = ନମ଼ଆ ନୋ ମିନ <br><small>''Banwa no Min''</small>
|native_name        = අදාත් සිංහාසනයේ ඊශ්වරානියා<br><small>''Adāt Siṁhāsanayē Īśvarāniyā''</small>
|status            = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations-->
|status            = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations-->
|image_flag        = Minflag.png
|image_flag        = Minflag.png
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|image_coat        = Mingwok.png
|image_coat        = Mingwok.png
|alt_coat          = <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
|alt_coat          = <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
|symbol_type        = [[Emblem of Min|Sumpusin]]
|symbol_type        = [[Emblem of Min|Gini Simhaya]]
|national_motto    = <br>ସମ୍ଜଅଚୟା ଆକା ପଞଞସିଅନ<br>''Sampacaya a ka Pangangasian''<br> “Faith and Mercy"
|national_motto    = <br>විශ්වාසය හා දයාව<br>''Viśvāsaya hā Dayāva''<br> “Faith and Mercy"
|national_anthem    = <br>ତୌ ନୀ ଶୀ<br>''Tao ni Si'' ({{wp|Tami language|Pala}}) <br> <small>"[[People of the Lion (Min)|People of the Lion]]"</small>
|national_anthem    = <br>හිරු-සිංහයාගේ දරුවන්<br>''Hiru-siṁhayāgē Daruvan'' ({{wp|Tami language|Pala}}) <br> <small>"[[Children of the Sun-Lion (Min)|People of the Sun-Lion]]"</small>
|royal_anthem      =  <!--in italics (double quotemarks) and wikilinked if link exists-->
|royal_anthem      =  <!--in italics (double quotemarks) and wikilinked if link exists-->
|other_symbol_type  =  <!--Use if a further symbol exists, e.g. hymn-->
|other_symbol_type  =  <!--Use if a further symbol exists, e.g. hymn-->
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|alt_map            = <!--alt text for map-->
|alt_map            = <!--alt text for map-->
|map_caption        = Location of Min in Borea
|map_caption        = Location of Min in Borea
|capital            = [[Sijang]]
|capital            = [[Surakuta]]
|largest_city      = [[Kahavan]]
|largest_city      = [[Kini Maligawa]]
|largest_settlement_type = City
|largest_settlement_type = City
|largest_settlement = <!--Name of largest settlement-->
|largest_settlement = <!--Name of largest settlement-->
|official_languages = {{wp|Yami language|Pala}}, {{wp|Kawi language|Kavi}}<sup>a</sup>
|official_languages = {{wp|Elu|Pala}}, {{wp|Sanskrit|Pavitri}}
|national_languages = {{wp|Ivatan language|Kebabati}}, {{wp|Tagalog language|Malang}}, {{wp|Kapampangan|Mageyani}}
|national_languages = {{wp|Sinhala language|Darwani}}
|regional_languages = {{wp|Min Chinese|Thianchinese}}, {{wp|Bengali language|Khadamese}}
|regional_languages =  
|languages_type    =     
|languages_type    =     
|languages          =         
|languages          =         
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|languages2_sub    =     
|languages2_sub    =     
|ethnic_groups      = ''see [[Ethnology of Min|Ethnology]]''
|ethnic_groups      = ''see [[Ethnology of Min|Ethnology]]''
|ethnic_groups_year =  
|ethnic_groups_year =
|religion          = [[Aditism]]
|nationalities      =       
|nationalities      =       
|demonym            = Min
|demonym            = Min
|government_type    = {{wp|Devolution|Devolved}}<sup>b</sup> {{wp|Unicameralism|Unicameral}} {{wp|Constitional monarchy|Constitutional}} {{wp|Monarchy}}
|government_type    = {{wp|Devolved}} {{wp|theocratic}} {{wp|absolute monarchy}}
|leader_title1      = [[Monarchy of Min|Queen]]<sup>c</sup>
|leader_title1      = [[Monarchy of Min|Empress]]
|leader_name1      = [[Kwan-im, Lion Queen|Kwan-im]]
|leader_name1      = [[Cintamani, Min Empress|Cintamani]]
|leader_title2      = [[Chancellery of the Royal Office of Min|Chancellors]]
|leader_title2      = [[Archjurists of the Concordant Fire|Triumvirate]]
|leader_name2      = [[Lahong Amaia|Si Amaia]] <br> [[Kaning Saramat|Saramat]]
|leader_name2      = [[Helu Vansha|Guruvansha]] <br> [[Palanawa Samaya|Sishya Samaya]] <br> [[Kulayusa Tirabavaya|Sishya Tirabawaya]]
|legislature        = [[Assembly of State (Min)|Assembly of State]]  
|legislature        = [[Imperial Concordance|Śuddhasammūtiya]]  
|upper_house =      
|upper_house       = [[Holy Council of Jurists]]
|lower_house =      
|lower_house       = [[Solar and Celestial Court|Celestial Court]]
|sovereignty_type  = Foundation  
|sovereignty_type  = Foundation  
|sovereignty_note  = [[Myin (state|Domain of Myin]]
|sovereignty_note  = of [[Surapuluvi (state)|Surapuluvi]]
|established_event1 = [[Pala Classical Period|Rice Kingdoms era]]
|established_event1 = [[Oraian Classical Period|Bay Kingdoms era]]
|established_date1  = 700-800 BCE  
|established_date1  = 700-800 BCE  
|established_event2 = Rise of [[Sibari, Lion Empress|Sibari]]
|established_event2 = Spread of Aditism ([[First Radiance]])
|established_date2  = 909 CE
|established_date2  = 23 BCE
|established_event3 = Solar Government
|established_event3 = [[Aditic Empire|Second Radiance]]
|established_date3  = 1345
|established_date3  = 77 CE
|established_event4 = Interbellum era
|established_event4 = [[Solar government (Min)|Technocratic era]]
|established_date4  = 189X
|established_date4  = 183X
|established_event5 = Current Constitution
|established_event5 = [[Modern history of Min|Third Radiance]]
|established_date5  = 1968
|established_date5  = 1901
|area_rank =  
|area_rank =  
|area_magnitude =  
|area_magnitude =  
|area =               
|area =               
|area_km2 =          365434
|area_km2 =           
|area_sq_mi =        141094.856
|area_sq_mi =         
|area_footnote =      <!--Optional footnote for area-->
|area_footnote =      <!--Optional footnote for area-->
|percent_water =       
|percent_water =       
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|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_year =  
|population_estimate_year =  
|population_census = 54,332,012
|population_census = 240,332,012
|population_census_year = 2017
|population_census_year = 2018
|population_density_km2 = 148.68
|population_density_km2 = 148.68
|population_density_sq_mi = 385.1
|population_density_sq_mi = 385.1
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|HDI_rank =  
|HDI_rank =  
|HDI_year =                    2013
|HDI_year =                    2013
|currency =          [[Min Balavang|Balavang]] (ବ/฿)
|currency =          [[Min Bulawan|Bulawan]] (பு)
|currency_code =      MBR
|currency_code =      MBL
|time_zone =          <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
|time_zone =          <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
|utc_offset =        <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|utc_offset =        <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
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|alt_map3 =           
|alt_map3 =           
|footnote_a =  As {{wp|Liturgical language|liturgical}} and {{wp|Prestige language|prestige language}}, used mainly by [[Royal Library of Min|Royal Archives]]
|footnote_a =  As {{wp|Liturgical language|liturgical}} and {{wp|Prestige language|prestige language}}, used mainly by [[Royal Library of Min|Royal Archives]]
|footnote_b = Provinces and municipalities given significant leeway on local policy, bearing their own {{wp|Sangguniang Panlalawigan|provincial assemblies}}
|footnote_b =  
|footnote_c =  Serves executive role as nominal presiding officer of the Assembly of State.       
|footnote_c =  Serves executive role as nominal presiding officer of the Assembly of State.       
}}
}}


'''Min''' (ମିନ), also known as the '''Realm of Min''' ({{wp|Yami language|Pala}}: ନମ଼ଆ ନୋ ମିନ ''Banwa no Min'') is a sovereign state in southeastern [[Borea]], bordering [[Xiaodong]] on the north and east, [[Kraong Nam]] on the west, and [[Narmada]] on the west and south. The country encompasses the whole of the [[Talung Bay]]'s coastline, surrounding the [[Lion's Gulf]] which Min has [[Lawotbiaja Fishing Zone|maritime territory on]]. It has a population of 54,332,012 people with a population density of 320/km2, with a nominal GDP of about 931 billion. Its capital, [[Sijang]] is situated in its central coasts. The largest city is [[Kahavan]], bordering south of the capital.
'''Min''' (මින්), officially known as the '''Realms of the Most Radiant Throne''' ({{wp|Elu|Pala}}: අදාත් සිංහාසනයේ ඊශ්වරානියා ''Adāt Siṁhāsanayē Īśvarāniyā'') is a {{wp|sovereign state}} in southeastern [[Oraia]] in [[Oxar]], bordered by [[Cadasia]], [[Taghavan]] and [[Kadaria]]. It has a population of 240,332,012 people with about a third of them residing in the rural regions. Its capital, [[Surakuta]] is situated in its central coasts. The largest city is Kini Maligawa, bordering south of the capital.


Min is considered an odd abberation in the mostly [[Monic peoples|Monic]] East Borea. A {{wp|Matriarchy|matriarchal}} {{wp|Malayo-Polynesian|Boreolahudic}} nation officially adhering to a {{wp|Indian religions|Dharmic faith}} ([[Khaturvism]]), modern Min is also markedly more communal, cosmopolitan and optimistic in outlook and attitude (brought forth by indigenous mindsets and economic development in the late 20th century) in contrast to the more closed and strict societies prevalent in the region. Despite this, the country has managed to forge close relationships with its neighbors, most particularly [[Senria]].
A theocracy under the [[Heliolatry|Heliolatric]] [[Order of the Mandala of Fire]] order, the Most Radiant Throne has long been a center of the religion since the foundation of the Holy Wheel (''Shuddhamindala'') in the onset of the first century BCE. Its capital Arukara is home to the [[Siwakayagina Temple|Most Enlightened Sanctuary of the Flame of Heaven]], the second holiest temple in Oraia, next to the [[Temple of Arutan]] in [[Taghavan]]. Holding formal protection of Taghavan and the Temple of Arutan, Min is considered the most potent claimant to the [[Aditic inheritance|inheritance to the legacy]] of the ancient [[Salakura Empire]].


Min is born out of the rump of the ancient Narmado-Monic [[Myin (state)|Myin]] [[Pala Classical Period|rice kingdom]] in the 3rd century BCE which flourished during the Classical Period. It rose expanded in the reign of [[Sibari, Lion Empress|Sibari]] (880-965), a [[Khaturvism|Khaturvi]] priestess, who consolidated her own power in the name of her faith. Sibari waged numerous campaigns against its neighbors in a war of conquest, covering much of the current Min territory and reaching its highest extent in 1313, reaching southern [[Tinza]] in the north to XXX in the south. Min's prominence in the region would wax and wane over time as other powers in the continent rise to prominence.  
The Min state itself was a merging of the institutions of the Temple and its immediate predecessor, the [[Surapuluwi (state)|Queendom of Surapuluwi]]. The Most Radiant Throne itself was proclaimed in a coup by the high priestess of the Order, [[Haliyari]] in 77 CE. Haliyari, whose conquests of the [[Bay of Lions]] region would form the territorial nucleus of the early empire. Min hegemony would wax and wane over time with the rise of contesting thrones such as in Cadasia and Kadaria by the XXth century ("Age of Three Thrones"), rendering divine imperium back to [[Alash]] in Taghavan.  


In the mid-19th century, Min entered a state of rapid modernization: introducing a [[Fundamental Decrees of the Min Realm|fixed constitution]], allowing the development of mechanical industry and establishing a nationwide rail and telegraph system. This however did not translate well into the [[Volatile Century]], as internal politics would cause them the [[Great Borean War]] which has lead to major setbacks and lagging amongst other polities. In the aftermath, much of the focus became towards reconstruction and reconsolidation of the country, holding its ground in the [[Min-Xiaodongese War|Burning War]].  
Things would come to ahead in XXXX when a cabal of Correctivist jurists, generals and nobles, led by Warden and Hierophant [[Kamuk Nimar|Tiru Nimar]] took over the government and put the imperial throne under arrest, establishing the [[Imperial Board for Glorious Reconstitution]]. This authoritarian regency would only be concluded in the assassination of the Nimar by succeeding Empress [[Dharanika, Empress of Min|Dharanika]], which immediately reinstituted the throne as the paramount authority in the empire, reversing almost every move by the Reconstitution Board. Since then, succeeding empresses have worked towards regaining the Throne's lost greatness through diplomatic and economic means.


In the 1960's, the Queen [[Tay'usa, Lion Queen|Tay'usa]] introduced a series of reforms, democratizing the government, [[Opening of Enclosures Decree|abolishing the aristocratic estates]], introducing devolution, enshrining a [[A Common Decree on the Min Citizen|Bill of Rights]], reopening global trade and developing major infrastructure. Tay'usa's project for modernization has continued to her successors, drifting towards {{wp|Sustainable development|sustainable policy}} as espoused by [[Monarchy of Min|Lion Queens]] [[Parung, Lion Queen|Parung]] and [[Kwan-im, Lion Queen|Kwan-im]]. Currently, Min is considered to be among the most liveable countries in the region and ranked "most free" in [[East Borea|Eastern Borea]] under the parameters of the [[Esquarian Freedom Index]]. It is a member of the [[Commonwealth of Sovereign States]] (formerly of the [[Tengkong system]]) and the XXX.
Min today is a key power in Oxar, prevailing through the chaos of the XXX century. It has projected its power in Ecnia with the formalization of state authority in [[Mikinak]] and securing a presence in western [[Hakan]]. Min has also been noted for its rising cultural industry, which rival powers have asserted as a "projection of soft power". However, the relative youth of its current empress, [[Cintamani]] has rendered the state under the regency of the Archjurists. The archjurists, which already exists as an exclusive and secretive body, gives light to new fears of Correctivist rule.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Min is a direct etymological descendant of the classical [[Myin (rice kingdom)|Myin state]]. The country claims direct continuation from the ancient polity, from which the first [[Monarchy of Min|Queen]] [[Sibari, Lion Empress|Sibari]] has took root in the foundation of the [[Min Empire]]. The word Myin is of ambiguous origin, though some Monic (particularly [[Tuthinans|Tuthinan]]) historians, from the [[Syodongmun]] transliteration of the country's name, 閩 (''myun'', the radical 虫 meaning snake), assume the name comes from ''Amung'', the old Pala word for snake. According to the Royal College in Sijang, it descends from a pre-Narmadic word for beast, ''*Mrga''.
semitic loan?
 
Other, more archaic terms for the country include ''sumpukaasan'' (ସୁମପୁକାଅସନ୍) and ''caparawana'' (ଚପରଊାନା) (both meaning "burning forest") in {{wp|Malayo-Polynesian|Boreolahudic}}, ''jvalavana'' (ज्वलवन​) in Narmadic, and ''niangiao'' (燃國, ''ranguo'', ''khwagiaw'', ''rankwok'', ''niangiao'') in Monic, all in reference to its landscape and culture.
 
The official name of the country, the "Realm of Min" (ନମ଼ଆ ନ଼ ମିନ ''{{wp|Vanua|Banwa}} no Min'') was adopted in 1961. Originally, the country was referred to as the [[Solar Government period (Min)|Sacred Kingdom of the Lion]] (ତେମ୍ବନ ଓ କରତିୀଅନ ନୋ ସୂମ୍ପୁସିୀନ୍ ''Tembana o Karatian no Sumpusin''). The modern name was chosen during the Tay'usa reforms as part of her drive to {{wp|separation of church and state|separate the Cult of Sumpusin and the government's affairs}} from each other and de-emphasizing the percieved role of the monarchy in the new government.


==Geography==
==Geography==
While mostly a lowland and coastal country, Min's interior is decidedly hilly and mountainous, owing in part to the [[Budhingan mountain range]] (aligned with the [[Huashan mountain range|Huashan range]]), serving as Min's natural border with XXX. Compared to the less steeper topography of the northern regions, southern Min's mountainous terrain is much more pronounced. Min's largest mountain, [[Mount Bulavan]] stands at 2,934 meters and is located at the province of [[Gandanggungan]] in southern Min. The northern portion of the country, while as not as pronounced as the former, has a quite distinctive hilly topography that prop up around the region.
[[File:Cordillera Azul National Park - ZooKeys-277-069-g005.jpg|250px|thumb|A portion of the southern [[Tennic plateau|Tenian]].]]
 
Due to the country's topographical qualities, Min also runs a long and snaking river network with the [[Kebabawi River|Kebabawi]] and [[Kuto river|Kuto rivers]] serving as its primary stems, which starts in the volcanic [[Beyang lakes]] and from [[Arungshina]] province. Most arable land in the country is irrigated from the waters of this network, allowing for agriculture and some pastoral culture. The country takes much of the [[Talung Bay]]'s coastline, which is the middle part of the larger [[Lion's Gulf]]. Much of the rivers within the country flows out of the expansive bay. A good portion of the Talung Bay's coastal waters is shallow, which allowed for {{wp|Pang uk|fishing communities}} such as [[Ambilan]] and [[Aycin]] to {{wp|seasteading|thrive over the sea}}.
 
===Climate===
===Climate===
[[File:PineForestNorthernMin.jpg|250px|thumb|The [[Budhingan Pine forest]] in [[Pamacikan]].]]


Min sports a generally subtropical and temperate climate, though the interior, due to its mountainous terrain, sports a more latter climate. In the winter, the [[Siwarakas|northern half of the]] [[Budhingan mountains|Budhingan mountain range]] is generally alpine above the tree line a third of the year. The [[Lahudica|Lahudic archipelago]] protects the region from the yearly monsoons and typhoons blowing west. The northern regions sport a three season ({{wp|spring}}, {{wp|summer}}, {{wp|autumn}}) year while the lowland south only has two (summer, rainy).  
Min sports a generally subtropical and temperate climate, though the interior, due to its mountainous terrain, sports a more latter climate. In the winter, the [[Siwarakas|northern half of the]] [[Tenian mountains|Tenian plateau]] is generally alpine above the tree line a third of the year. The [[Taleju Islands|Taleju archipelago]] protects the region from the yearly monsoons and typhoons blowing west. The northern regions sport a three season ({{wp|spring}}, {{wp|summer}}, {{wp|autumn}}) year while the lowland south only has two (summer, rainy).  


Min's biomes are generally heavily forested, save for the coastal lowlands which support more traditional agriculture (see ''[[Min#Agriculture|agriculture]]'') though it tends to have variations between the north and south. The north, most particularly its mountainous highland regions, have a more {{wp|temperate rainforest}} biome. The south has a more {{wp|tropical rainforest|tropical}} biome, which is more pronounced during the summer. The average summer temperature in Min is 26°C while the winter averages to 3-5°C. Rainfall tends to be moderate to low, though it is much higher within the coastal and southern parts.
Min's biomes are generally heavily forested, save for the coastal lowlands which support more traditional agriculture (see ''[[Min#Agriculture|agriculture]]'') though it tends to have variations between the north and south. The north, most particularly its mountainous highland regions, have a more {{wp|temperate rainforest}} biome. The south has a more {{wp|tropical rainforest|tropical}} biome, which is more pronounced during the summer. The average summer temperature in Min is 26°C while the winter averages to 3-5°C. Rainfall tends to be moderate to low, though it is much higher within the coastal and southern parts.


===Biodiversity===
===Biodiversity===
[[File:Cownose Rays.jpg|170px|thumb|A school of {{wp|Cownose Rays}} (ତମ୍ପାଗୀଞ୍ ''tampaging'') in the shallow waters of the Talung Bay.]]
[[File:Cownose Rays.jpg|170px|thumb|A school of {{wp|Cownose Rays}} (මාළු ''Mālu'') in the shallow waters of the Bay of Lions.]]
 
The country hosts about over 1,300 recorded animal and plant species, about two-thirds of them endemic to the country. Min's great biodiversity, owing to its [[Talung Bay|extensive coastline]], [[Alungsina reefs|coral reef system]], varying geography and a general rainforest climate. Min's diverse ecosystems have played part in the development of tourism in the country. Min's extensive biosphere is protected by the [[Ministry of Serenity]].
 
Abundant with tropical and oceanic-temperate ecosystems such as the [[Acaya Tropical Pines ecoregion]], it is considered one of the most megadiverse countries in [[Borea (Esquarium)|Borea]], if not the [[Esquarium|world]]. Such regions have hosted an exotic and diverse set of flora and fauna, which have influenced Min's depictions in contemporary [[Divleny|Orientalism]].  Notable mammals and reptiles include the {{wp|Asiatic Lion|Boreatic lion}} and {{wp|Bengal Tiger|tiger}}, the {{wp|clouded leopard}}, the ''{{wp|Mandrill|kakuuka}}'', {{wp|monk sloth}}, {{wp|Philippine cobra|Min cobra}} and the {{wp|Philippine crocodile|Talung crocodile}}. Notable birds include the {{wp|Philippine Eagle|monkey-eating eagle}}, {{wp|Palawan hornbill|southern hornbill}} and the {{wp|black crowned crane}}. The ''{{wp|Parkia timoriana|amarang}}'', ''{{wp|Aloidendron barberae|aloe tree}}'', ''{{wp|Brachychiton acerifolius|punumpuya}}'', {{wp|Pinus kesiya|Boreatic pine}}, {{wp|Brachychiton acerifolius|burning tree}} and the ''{{wp|Chrysophyllum cainito|kainitu}}'' are examples of Min's subtropical flora.
 
Similarly, Min's oceanic territories are also filled with diverse marine life, bearing the second largest coral reef system in the world (the [[Alungsina reefs]]) and the fifth-largest mangrove forest in the world (the [[Hakavay forest|Hakavay]]). {{wp|lionfish|Lionfishes}}, ''{{wp|Japanese eel|igat}}'', {{wp|cownose ray}}, {{wp|milkfish}} and {{wp|Leiopotherapon plumbeus|ayungin}} are common fishes in the region. The Talung Bay's warm waters have also sustained the cultivation of pearls, shrimp, crabs and seaweed. Min is also a frequent spot for migratory species such as the {{wp|Manta ray|Voragic oceanic ray}}, {{wp|spotted jelly}}, {{wp|sea turtles}}, and the {{wp|common crane}}. Numerous smaller {{wp|Mangrove}} and {{wp|Kelp}} forests also pepper the Talung Bay, the latter being a major hotspot for wild fisheries the coasts.


==History==
==History==
===Prehistory===
===Prehistory===
* Continental austronesian Urheimat in modern Duljun, displaced by tungusic poeples, moved from Tuthina by Senria, expanded to Sentira and Malang
* Indo-Rasheem region, some Khoisan interaction, dynamic later altered with the Sepcan-Monic migrations


===Rice kingdoms period===
===Rise of the Old Kingdoms===
[[File:In Dargavs North Ossetia.jpg|200px|thumb|Early settlements in Amanggayo.]]
{{main|Classical period}}
[[File:2016 Singapur, Downtown Core, Muzeum Cywilizacji Azjatyckich, Ekspozycja (032).jpg|thumb|200px|An Old-kingdom period ''palavung''. The shape design was noted as influence of a Hakan-Oraian cultural exchange in the Classical Period.]]


* The Aborigines adopt coastal lifestyle, semi-seafaring
[[File:Sibari001.jpg|200px|thumb|Influenced by divine revelation, the Taghavani [[Ahasamanika]] (Kongkan) set forth to institute a theocratic empire across Oraia.]]
* description of Pala society
* classical period
* Khaturvism develops amongst the west Austronesians (malangese?)
* Synoecistic city-states, which ruled through their protection of the rice paddies (hence rice kingdoms)


===Rise of Sumpusin and Sibari's Empire===
===Rise of Hirudewa and Sibari's Empire===
{{main|Min Empire}} [[File:Sibari001.jpg|200px|thumb|Influenced by divine revelation, Sibari set forth to institute a theocratic empire accross the Borean coasts.]]
{{main|Taghvanic Empire}}  
[[Khaturvism]], a codified animistic religion developed in XXX (east of the Budhingan mountains), entered the region around the 1st century. The {{wp|Polis|city}}-based {{wp|Synoecism|node structure}} of the Pala petty kingdoms, along with a rising scholarly tradition in the coast and the XXX helped foster the more philosophical and hierological aspects of the faith. This ferment eventually springs forth Khaturvism's [[Khaturvic Tantra|esotericism]] that would define the later Min state and its spread in Borea.


A key polity that cemented the position of Khaturvic religion in the late Classical period was the Kingdom of Myin (now the [[Kaasan o Sumpusin|Kesumpusian]]). A relatively moderate power within the bay, Myin was the epicenter of Khaturvi activity. Its capital, Sarangi-an (modern [[Kahavan]]) was a center of religious learning and a pilgrimage site. Influenced by the native traditions, Khaturvism in the coasts would later take up an {{wp|esotericism|esoteric}} character, gradually focusing on the dynamic and mystical character of the element of Fire, personified by the god [[Haryapuya]] (called ସୁମପୁସିଂ ''Sumpusin'' in Min). The gnostic ferment in the kingdom would only truly [[Khaturvism|deviate from the old orthodoxy]] in the mid 7th century CE. By that time, the Khaturvi clergy in Sarangi-an have entered into a close relationship with Myin's monarchy.
From Taghavan comes a warrior who cleanses this land by fire. The god Aditi comes in the form of Hirudewa.


[...]
===Blossom Period===
[[File:Dalada Maligawa Sri Lanka H.jpg|250px|thumb|Shrine to the [[Temple of the Hidden Flame]], built in 723, served as the political and religious center of Min until the creation of the [[Royal Temple of Sumpusin|Royal Temple]] in 1431.]]


* [[Sibari, Lion Empress|Sibari]] gets revelation, kills Queen Kalang, effectively destroying the Myin kingdom. In its place is the priesthood, which would later develop into its own monarchy (cf. Dalai Lama). Sibari becomes the Lion Empress
Min gets so fuckin rich my dude
* imperial period
* Early conquests include crossing the Budhingan to whatever Narmada will be now, then Tinzhan, Xiaodong, the south, eventually warring with Tinza.
* Sibari dies childless, replaced by adoptive daughter. Elective monarchy — similar to Lama/Kumari choosing, albeit a bit biased towards the relatives of the past queen
* Cult of Sumpusin begins to solidify as actual doctrine, construction of the first temples
* Decline after four generations, eventually eclipsed by Xiaodongese and Tinzan states


===Avakang period===
===Avakang period===
* "crow period"
 
* Min territory shrinks, mostly northern States
Fall of the empire and division
* subjugated by Jiaos and later Tinzans
* monarchy eventually becomes officially hereditary, "illness of the mantra"
* southern kingdoms become independent (?), further trade in the Talung bay creates new merchant class, the ''Sangkri''


===Correction of the prophecy===
===Correction of the prophecy===
{{main|Radiant period (Min)}}
{{main|Radiance period (Min)}}


[[File:Dalada Maligawa Sri Lanka H.jpg|250px|thumb|Shrine to the [[Temple of the Hidden Flame]], built in 723, served as the political and religious center of Min until the creation of the [[Royal Temple of Sumpusin|Royal Temple]] in 1131.]]
* reestablishment of Min dominance in the Bay, by this point spans from Cadasia to some parts of Hakan.
 
* economy defined by now powerful Sangkris, supplanting the aristocracy. They establish associations called Samajayas which fund most state explorations of Ecnia.
Min experienced a recovery in the reconstitution of the Lion Throne in 1129.
 
* Radiant period, the revitalization of the throne and the formation of the "Sijang regency"
* reestablishment of Min dominance in the Talung, Min gains southern part (and further south)
* economy defined by now powerful Sangkris, supplanting the northern feudal lords
* reestablishment of the old elective order, revival era
* reestablishment of the old elective order, revival era
* center of trade and commerce in continental Borea
* cultural and artistic boom!!!
* Min by this point is like a feudal theocratic confederation.
* center of trade and commerce in Oraia
* Audience in Tuthinan and Akai courts, moreso to Akai kingdoms (religious intolerance?)
* Min by this point is basically gigantic papal states.
* takes over much of Tinzhan
* Much of Min imports from Akai, Senria
* peasant revolts
* peasant revolts
* Toki shogunate, min has to react
* rise of Kadaria prompting
* Nordanian audience in Lion's palace
* Lannonian audience in Lion's palace


===Northward shift and the Solar government===
===Eastern industrial revolution===
{{main|Solar government period (Min)}}


[[File:Queen Consort Venkata Rangammal Devi of Kandy.jpg|200px|thumb|Katava Si Aman]]
[[File:Queen Consort Venkata Rangammal Devi of Kandy.jpg|200px|thumb|Amaitiyanamaiti Tuyanyanam, Jurist-Hierocrat to the Empress]]


The (something something Toki shoguns) marked the beginning of a profound transformation in the country's general outlook. Before the 18th century, Min was still a loose feudal confederation of {{wp|Datu|local rulers}} bound mostly by feudal levies and the religious authority of the Lion Throne. The country was still technically considered a disorganized backwater conmpared to the more developed Monic states in the north. However, further increases in trade with the northern and Lahudic states, which led to further economic development, incidentally spurred a domino effect of trends starting from affluent families sending their children to more prestigious colleges in [[Tuthina]] and the [[Toki Sougunate]] to the rise of [[Divleny|interest in Monic culture and customs]]. This period of partial {{wp|Sinicization|Monicization}} of the elite is the "northward shift", in which the country's social outlook moves from the traditionally Khaturvic south to the Monic north.
* Boom continued by Empress Deviyandeta
 
The northward shift extended to higher learning and the arts, with {{wp|Confucianism|Ruist}} ideas supplanting much of the [[Kadunungungan|esoteric studies]] of the Imperial era. Khaturvism and Monic philosophy converged and clashed during the northward shift, and has been instrumental in the creation of the modern Min state. In particular, a group of Monicized scholars called the [[School of the Golden Sun|Solarists]] founded in 1715 gathered a considerable audience among the elite, which argued for a centralized government under a righteous and [[Mahadarma|mahadarmic]] ruler. These ideas garnered interest among the magistrates and nobility of Sijang and its environs (modern [[Kasumpusian]] province), which was also instrumental in the development of public service in the region.
 
In 1720 Solarist [[Katava Si Aman]] (also known as ''Mian Huo'') wrote the ''[[On the Fundamental Order|On the Fundamental Order of the Burning Light]]'', which organized and expounded the earlier ideas of her colleagues. In ''Fundamental Order'', the Min world is understood in Khaturvic terms, while human nature is explained in Monic principles. Using that formulation, Si Aman envisions the ideal Min state as a centralized, bureaucratic autocracy in which the Lion Throne is viewed as the vessel of {{wp|Brahman|Balahari}} and [[Sumpusin]], and its holders as instantiations of the divine. In order to revitalize the divine glory, people must practice their duty as contribution to the betterment of society's collective Dharma. The Queen, who is sovereign by [[Mahadarma|the large Dharma she bears in her soul]], is to rule over her subjects "as the sun does over mortals", who are "blessed by the serene warmth of the royal countenance".
 
''Fundamental Order'' was thoroughly read and praised by Queen [[Kinaran, Lion Queen|Kinaran]]. Deeply inspired by Si Aman's ideas, Kinaran invited her in the royal court for the long term, eventually becoming her premier advisor. This was formalized in 1723 with the creation of the [[Chancellery of Min|Royal Chamberlain]], serving as the administrator of the Royal Palace and the private counsel of the [[Clan of Sibari|Royal House]]. Under her administration, the priestly government of Sijang underwent a period of formalization and expansion. The first Council of State (based on the Tuthinan [[Tuthina#Government|Imperial government]]) was established, and the destitute temples to Sumpusin throughout the country were renovated and given administrative powers. These changes and the newfound authority of the Lion Throne was stringently enforced by the [[Lion's Glorious Legion|Glorious Legion]], a predominantly cavalry force ordered to defend the divine character of the country against external (invasion) and internal (heresy) threats. The Glorious Legion eventually came to serve as the country's standing army until the [[Tay'usa, Lion Queen#Reforms|Tay'usan reforms]] in the 1960's.
 
The nobility weren't spared from the change--the power of the ''ratukapas'' was severely limited, delineating the boundaries of their holdings, declaring [[Royal Decree on the Heresy of Upstarts|anyone who oversteps the Queen's power as heretics]], and moving their residence to the capital so they will be observed closely by the Monarchy and Chancellery. This was also coupled by the foundation of the [[Court of Colors]], a {{wp|shura|holy consultative assembly}} of priests and nobility, both as a pretense of the government's intentions and as an expression of a "harmonious society".
 
[[File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Straatgezicht bij een Chinese tempel in Soerabaja TMnr 10015151.jpg|200px|thumb|The [[Thianchin|Thianchinese]] quarters in Kahavan in the 1850s.]]
 
* Tianchin breaks free then goes back to Min, long and winding Tianchin conflict becings
* continued by Queen Payung
* infrastructure goes big, Min palace renovated to current state
* infrastructure goes big, Min palace renovated to current state
* rise of sakarism
* bourgeois class forms from new merchants and old sangkri  
* bourgeois class forms from new merchants and old sangkri  
* Industrial revolution reaches Min but it's slow as shit lmao fucking burukrata-pyudalismo
* Industrial revolution reaches Min, prompted by rivalry with Kadaria. Their claim to Taghavanic succession has legs.
* sangkri develops into Kuluvaya businesses and challenges the prevailing Estates, which remain powerful in the country
* sangkri businesses become absorbed to the the prevailing Estate class, becoming the new estates
 
===The Volatile Century===
{{main|Volatile Century in Borea|Great Borean War|Min-Xiaodongese war|South Borean Crisis}}


* Borean war — differences are put away as big bad red menace sweeps, Min joins in. Sakdalanist currents become influenced by revolutionary left thought
===Suvalnic emergency===
* Tay-usa becomes Queen and democratizes as Xiaodong goes authoritarian
{{main|Solar government (Min)}}
* further modernization, distrust with Xiaodong and alliance with Senrian begins
[[File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Straatgezicht bij een Chinese tempel in Soerabaja TMnr 10015151.jpg|200px|thumb|The [[Monic people|Monic]] quarters in Kandhami the 1850s.]]
* Narmadic revolution begins
* The Budhingan insurgency — revolutionary nationalist democratic-bakuninism becomes a thing for some reason, backed by the Borean Internationale or smth
** Radical socialists, governments and Sakarists in a three way match in the South Borean Crisis


===Post-Volatile Century===
Correctivist philosophy converged and clashed during the latter period of the industrial age. In particular, a group of syncretic correctivist scholars called the [[School of the Golden Sun|Solarists]], founded in 1803 gathered a considerable audience among the elite, which argued for a centralized, meritocratic government (suvalny) under a righteous and [[Periyaram|Periyaramic]] ruler. This would be furthered by the writing of the tract ''[[On the Fundamental Order|On the Fundamental Order of the Burning Light]]'' by Solarist [[Andawari Pinuti]], which organized and expounded the earlier ideas of her colleagues.


The 1999 signing of the [[Accord of Harmonious Communion]] between the syndicalists and government parties were successful enough to be warranted to mark the end of the [[Volatile Century]] in Min. The accord, which constitutes an indefinite ceasefire and a proposition of "mutual coexistence" and, (furthering Tay-usa's conciliatory attitude with Maya-ili) open interaction between the two polities (albeit recognizing Min's diplomatic authority) were deemed acceptable terms by the [[Neo-Sakarism|Neo-Sakarist]] [[Kailian|Kailian Militia]]. This would stick out a sore thumb towards the more conservative and anti-revolutionary factions of the Assembly, sowing the seeds of the traditionalist-royalist [[Roaring Sages]] movement. The Queen's death in 2000 gave the monarchy no time to address the royalists' scathing accusations that the House has betrayed [[Sibari, Lion Empress|Sibari]]'s prophecy.
Solarists viewed the Throne as the vessel of [[Nyimasenge]] and its holders as instantiations of the divine. In order to revitalize Min's divine destiny, the subjects of the throne must vigilantly practice their duty as contribution to the betterment of society's collective Aram. These ideas were well recieved amongst Arukara's elite, and even moreso by the lower classes, who, despite advancements in technology and infrastructures, were severely undercut by the enroachment of a disdainful elite in the Khaturvic ecclessia.


Before her death, Tay-usa have already groomed her chosen successor, [[Parung, Lion Queen|Parung]] (her niece) at the expense of the original heir apparent, her eldest daughter [[Kala, Princess of Sikasan|Kala]]. At her enthronement....
* The Coup begins, declaring it an emergency
* apparently the solar government is actually far worse!!! wow!!!


* Beginning of the Sun-Lion diarchy - ceasefire between Maya-ili insurgents and government
===After the Suvalnic emergency===
* Parung succeeds Tay-usa, furthers reforms anf leads peace negotiations with Maya-ili
* Kwan-im becomes queen, the wokest of them all
** ''people's ecology''


==Government and administration==
==Government and administration==
{{main|Government of Min|Fundamental Decrees of Min|Pala law}}[[File:MinPalace.jpg|300px|thumb|The Royal Palace, the residence of the [[Clan of Sibari|Royal House]] and housing the office of the [[Council of State]].]]
{{main|Government of Min|Fundamental Decrees of Min|Pala law}}[[File:MinPalace.jpg|300px|thumb|The Royal Palace, the residence of the [[Clan of Sibari|Royal House]] and housing the office of the [[Council of State]].]]


Min in a basic sense is a {{wp|Devolution|devolved}} constitutional monarchy where the [[Monarchy of Min|the Queen]] (currently [[Kwan-im, Lion Queen|Kwan-im]]) is {{wp|head of state}}, who presides—along with the [[Chancellery of Min|Chancellery]]—the [[Council of State|Council]], which {{wp|directorial republic|collectively serves}} as {{wp|head of government}} along with primary ministries. Since the 1960s, Min sports a democratic system with {{wp|universal suffrage}} situated within its traditional constitution. The unicameral [[Assembly of State (Min)|Assembly of State]] serves as the central expression of that system. On the local level, there are varying but pervasive implementations of {{wp|direct democracy}} among its municipal localities. Min's constitution, the [[Fundamental Decrees of the Min Realm|Fundamental Decrees]] (ଟଯ୍କନିଯାବନ୍ ''taykaniyawen'') serves as the basis of the country's government.


Besides the Monarchy, other high positions of power in the Council include the [[Royal Office of Min|Royal Chamberlain]] and the [[Chancellery of Min]], whose Right and Left Chancellors serve as official policy counsel to the Throne and the principal head of administrative affairs, respectively. The Chamberlain heads the Royal Office and serves as both representative of the Throne's will and its primary bridge between the Eight Ministries of the Council and the members of the Assembly.
===Thearchy===
{{main|Empress of Min}}


The besides the Fundamental Decrees, Min as a nation-state is founded upon the [[Prophecy of Sibari]], which proclaims Min as the future purveyor of a new [[Khaturvism#Cosmic epoch|Dharmic age]]. [[Khaturvism]] is still a significant force within the country, which is the first and foremost basis of the Min state. Min's nominally-{{wp|theocratic}} nature is expressed by the continued role of the Queen—or at least, the Royal Throne—as the {{wp|High Priest|high priestess}} of the [[Cult of Sumpusin|state ecclessia]]. This role serves ceremonial purpose in modern times after the royally-backed policy of {{wp|Secularism|minimizing clerical interference}} in the 1960s.  
The College of Jurists are the ones who shall elect and proclaim the successor of the Empress, who searches and picks four candidates as juristic apprentices and spiritual recievers of the {{wp|Lineage (Buddhism)|divine wisdom}} passed down within the throne. While one is proclaimed Empress, the other three would graduate as full jurists, and--deemed worthy enough--may become Archjurists in conjunction.  


Power between the central government and its constituents (the [[Provinces of Min|provinces]] and the [[Metropolitan regencies of Min|metropolitan regencies]]) is significantly on equal footing and serve a high degree of autonomy in local affairs. Local governments handle their own provincial and municipal assemblies similarly structured to the Assembly of State. These "{{wp|Sangguniang Panlalawigan|lesser assemblies}}" have a considerable effect on the election of the members of the Assembly, and sometimes the deciding factor on the policies and members of the central government.
===Bureaucracy===
===Imperial concordances===
{{main|Imperial concordances}}
{{see also|Holy College of Jurists|Solar and Celestial Court}}
The Imperial concordances are the formal assemblies of state. One is a synod convened and moderated by the Empress, and the other a {{wp|Shura (assembly)|formal consultative assembly}} held by secular nobles and sectors of the common people.


[[Legal system of Tuthina|Tuthinan]] and [[Pala law]] constitute the basis of the [[Legal system of Min|country's legal system]], as expounded in the [[Decree on the Acclamation of Justice and Order|third fundamental decree]] of the constitution. However, proceedings in Min law since the reforms has been more or less been inspired by its counterparts in [[Senria]]. The [[Concordance of Jurists]] (also a part of the Council of State) serves as the country's judiciary, divided formally into three levels (municipal, {{wp|Regional Trial Court|provincial}} and {{wp|supreme court|national}}). Religious law is handled by a section of the Concordance representative of the [[Cult of Sumpusin]].
===Nobility===


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
{{Main|Provinces of Min|Metropolitan regencies of Min|Ilian}}
{{Main|Commanderies of Min}}
 
Officially, Min is a {{wp|unitary state}} composed of 17 provinces (କଉପଅନ୍ ''kaupaan'') and six metropolitan regencies (''kaijangan'' which is symbolically under the direct authority of the Royal government. In practice, all of the provinces (except [[Kaasan o Sumpusin|Kasumpusian]]) have a considerable degree of autonomy from the center, having their own regulations and provincial assemblies. In contrast, the metropolitan regencies are essentially independent from central government's oversight, only bound to the Min's sovereignty under the [[Fundamental Decrees of the Min Realm|Fundamental Decrees]].


Both province and regency follow the structural model of the central government, helmed by a local executive (କୁଊାମକପ ''kuvankapa'' "governor" for provinces, ଚତୁକପ ''ratukapa'' "chief" for regencies) which presides over a [[Local Board (Min)|Board of Local Affairs]] with a [[Tabung o Kaupaan|lesser assembly]]. Municipalities within the provinces operate under a {{wp|Direct democracy|participatory}} [[Ilian|court system]] with a collective [[Municipal Board (Min)|board]] handling day to day administration. Only the judiciary branch isn't affected by devolution, whose courts still answer directly to the Concordance of Jurists in Sijang (though takes into consideration local laws). 
Fifteen commanderies
<big><div align="center">'''Provinces of Min'''</div></big>{{Minprovinces}}


==Foreign relations==
==Foreign relations==
{{Main|Foreign relations of Min}}
{{Main|Foreign relations of Min}}


Min is a member of the [[International League]] and [[Commonwealth of Sovereign States]], the latter of which it is supportive of fostering cooperation amongst its members, especially [[Senria]] and [[Tuthina]]. The Min government has also been particularly vocal in its support for social development and reform in Borea, and has been a benefactor of {{wp|civil society}} groups in the continent. It has worked to forge mutual relations with similarly democratic states in the continent such as [[Aucuria]] and [[Namor]]. Current policy has been described as "crypto-[[Concordianism|Concordian]]", "cultivating harmony [amongst friends] while upholding sovereignty". It has been critical of neighboring countries with particularly repressive regimes, such as [[Tinza]] and [[Xiaodong]].
fuck the international community, we out here boolin and doing GOD SHIT
 
Min officially stands in opposition towards [[Xiaodong]]'s [[Three Fundamentals]] and military protocol has been based in defending Min interests against the Xiaodongese. Belligerency with Xiaodong owes to long conflict during the [[Volatile Century]] and the running dispute towards [[Thianchin]]. Public opinion against Xiaodong is high, mostly due to the country's authoritarian regime and their discrimination against ''[[Min diaspora in Xiaodong|tagailagau]]''. Antagonism between the two nations runs hot well into the present, with [[Min-Xiaodong Border|the border between the two countries]] being one of the most fortified and armed areas in the region, next to the latter's [[Xiaodong-Tinza Border|northern border]].
 
Out of common antagonism against the Xiaodongese state, Min and Senria have become [[Min-Senria relations|very valuable and crucial allies]] and have been open in economic and military collaboration with each other (some might even note a trend of "friendly economic rivalry" between the two countries). Official correspondences are also held between each other, along with intentions for common defense initiatives.


[[Akai]]...
[[Akai]]...


===Defense, security and military===
===Defense, security and military===
{{main|Min Royal Defense Forces}}
{{main|Imperial Min Legion}}
[[File:MNPF-2013.jpg|230px|thumb|A contingent of the Min National Ground Army, 2013.]]
[[File:MNPF-2013.jpg|230px|thumb|A contingent of the Min National Ground Army, 2013.]]
The [[Min Royal Defense Forces]] (କସିପୟଅମ୍ ନୋ ନମ଼ଆ ନୋ ମିନ ''Kasipayaan no Banwa no Min'', literally "Army of the Min Realm") is the standing armed forces of the Min, officially handled by the [[Ministry of Militant Affairs|Minister of Militant Affairs]] and headed by the Monarchy. They are divided into the [[Min Royal Army]], [[Min Royal Fleet]] (combined air and naval force) and the [[Constabulary of Min|Constabulary]]. The MNPF currently holds an estimate 683,000 active troops and 107,000 in reserve. Much of the MNPF's current strategy (at least among the army, constabulary and the guard) is based on {{wp|guerilla warfare|guerilla}} and {{wp|urban warfare}}.
Domestic security and law enforcement outside the capital is primarily handled by a coordinated collective of [[Municipal Watch (Min)|Local Watches]] (ମାକିଷ୍ଟ ଓ କାଇଲିଅଂ ''makisat no kailian'') operating throughout every settlement in the country, with its coordinating institution handled by the [[Chancellery]] itself.
[[File:Kri-diponegoro-1600-1200.jpg|200px|thumb|The [[Senria|Senrian]] co-produced {{wp|Sigma-class corvette|AKM Pagung}}, a ''Bakunava''-class corvette over the [[Lion's Gulf]], 2012.]]
The MNPF is a reconstitution of the preceding [[Lion's Glorious Legion]] (ଊାଚୁମଛୋଅୟ୍ ଓ ସିପୟନ୍ ନୋ ସୂମ୍ପୂସିନ୍ ''Warumazoay o Sipayan no Sumpusin'') in 1967. Fearing a possible breach of the [[Treaty of Shenkong]] by Xiaodongese forces, Queen [[Tay-usa]] reformed the country's military doctrine into one predicated on defense, formally modernizing the military into one fit for its time. The country's obsession with national defense between the years 1968-1993 (the "caltrop" years) are marked with deeper cooperation with the Senrian Republic (a partnership that continues to this day), and expansion of the navy and army.
National defense is handled by the [[Ministry of Militant Affairs]]. Under the reign of Kwan-im, the government lends about 12% of the national budget to the military. Since 2010, Queen [[Kwan-im, Lion Queen|Kwan-im]] and Chancellor [[Saramat]] has instituted a project of further reform and expansion of the MNPF, phasing out earlier assets to particular paramilitaries or to the city watches (an action met with controversy). This further modernization of the military would later lead to the transition of the Min National Fleet towards {{wp|green-water navy|green-water status}}. Since then, Min has worked to rapidly modernize and upgrade its military capabilities to uphold its national sovereignty and interests. Currently, the Min government spends about 2.6% of the national budget to the MNPF.
===Intelligence===
{{main|Office of Purity}}
Originally an exclusive department of the [[Cult of Sumpusin]], the [[Office of Purity]] (କନନଊାମ୍ ମୋ କଜଲଊ଼ଞନ୍ ''kananawan no kajalavangan''), also known as the "Red Lily" (ସୁନମ୍ବୂ ''Sunambu'') has evolved into a special department administered directly by the Chancellery and serves as the country's ''de facto'' intelligence agency. While still accomplishing its original faculties, the Red Lily is also primarily responsible to the clandestine security of the country, primarily the handling and security of information and individuals that is relevant to the country's national interest.
Founded by the third Empress, [[Madang, Min Empress|Madang]], the office has direct affiliation to the [[Cult of Sumpusin]]. Officially, the Red Lily works to ensure the fulfillment of [[Sibari's prophecy]] through the protection of the sanctity of the Throne and the Queen. It is also purported to hold artifacts and documents held most dear by the Cult. Besides being participant in formal religious proceedings in the capital, activities of the Red Lily are virtually unknown to the public and to most of the government. The Office only answers to the Monarchy and the Chancellery, being also the three persons having full access to their department's assets (and the only ones allowed to formally disclose information).


==Economy==
==Economy==
[[File:Terrace field yunnan china denoised.jpg|thumb|left|260px|Rice paddies in [[Amanggayo]].]]
[[File:Terrace field yunnan china denoised.jpg|thumb|left|260px|Rice paddies in [[Amanggayo]].]]


The official currency of Min is the [[Min Balavang|Balavang]] (ବଲଊ଼ଞ୍). It is managed by the [[Ministry of the Revenue]] and is circulated by either the [[Ministry of Abundance]] or the local government units depending on their level of autonomy from the state government. Min currently has a nominal GDP of an estimated ฿931 billion, with moderate income inequality and a high standard of human development.
The country is a regulated {{wp|mixed economy}} and is considered {{wp|developed economy|developed}} by global standards, driven mostly by local private conglomerates ([[Kuluvaya|makuluvaya]]), public enterprises (''akatao o tiatian'' "public estates"), and state-supported {{wp|Cooperative|common enterprises}}. Current economic policy has been based around fostering {{wp|sustainable development|sustainability}} and {{wp|local development}}. The country holds two stock exchanges; one in [[Kahavan Public Exchange|Kahavan]] and one in [[Icandara Public Exchange|Icandara]].
Min maintains a very competent trade and export-based economy and enjoys considerable prosperity since its slow growth during the latter 20th century. Min's local economy is still driven by the extraction and production of {{wp|raw material}}, namely agri-aquaculture, fuel (oil and biofuels) and textiles, the former two in which Min is primarily dependent upon. Min's primary exports are textiles, oil, fish, fruit, and tea, while its main imports are chemicals and manufactured goods. Major trading partners include [[Tuthina]], [[Akai]], [[Senria]] and XXX.


===Agriculture and Fisheries===
===Agriculture and Fisheries===
[[File:Mui Ne2.jpg|230px|thumb|Fishing boats in Southern Min.]] Min is traditionally and predominantly an agrarian country, with about 32% of the country's GDP belonging to the agri-aquacultural sector. About 17% of Min land is arable and cultivated, while 14% of coastal areas are used for fisheries. Rice and millet are the predominant plants cultivated within the country, locally-grown fruits and vegetables are also a major cultivated product. The most popular fruit in cultivation are {{wp|Fuji apple|sun apples}} and {{wp|Dragon fruit|pyrelles}}. While there have been corporations and guilds that participate in the agricultural industry, it is predominated by {{wp|Yeoman#United States|individual farmers}}.  
[[File:Mui Ne2.jpg|230px|thumb|Fishing boats in Southern Min.]] Min is traditionally and predominantly an agrarian country, with about 32% of the country's GDP belonging to the agri-aquacultural sector. About 17% of Min land is arable and cultivated, while 14% of coastal areas are used for fisheries. Rice and millet are the predominant plants cultivated within the country, locally-grown fruits and vegetables are also a major cultivated product. The most popular fruit in cultivation are {{wp|Fuji apple|sun apples}} and {{wp|Dragon fruit|pyrelles}}, while more quintessential tree crops such as palms and coconuts dominate the interior commanderies. While there have been corporations and guilds that participate in the agricultural industry, it is predominated by {{wp|Yeoman#United States|individual farmers}}. The northern commanderies, most particularly XXX. have the greatest yield for staple crops, while the livestock and tree crops (most particularly coconut) predominate the southern commanderies.


The country's warm current and number of reefs allow for large-scale fishing. Local fisheries make up about 67% of the country's fishing industry, while mainstream fishing fleets haul up to 1.1 million tonnes a year. Despite the agricultural sector's size, it is very subsidized and protected by the government, with regulations favoring small-scale cultivators, fishermen/fisheries and livestock raisers. Specialized aquacultural practices, such as seaweed farming and pearl cultivation are also widespread.
The country's warm current and number of reefs allow for large-scale fishing. Local fisheries make up about 67% of the country's fishing industry, while mainstream fishing fleets haul up to 1.1 million tonnes a year. Despite the agricultural sector's size, it is very subsidized and protected by the government, with regulations favoring small-scale cultivators, fishermen/fisheries and livestock raisers. Specialized aquacultural practices, such as seaweed farming and pearl cultivation are also widespread.  


===Communications===
===Communications===
Communications in Min follows [[Tuthina|Tuthinan]] and [[Senria|Senrian]] models, even sharing similar hardware design albeit with relaxed government control. The telecommunications system is partially nationalized and is nominally under the management and supervision of the [[Ministry of Public Works]]. The telephone system is connected by cable to Senria, XXX and XXX. Currently, almost all of Min, urban and rural, are connected through phone lines either through public or private telephone.  
Communications in Min follows common Oraian models, even sharing similar hardware design albeit with relaxed government control. The telecommunications system is partially nationalized and is nominally under the management and supervision of the [[Diocese of Public Works]]. The telephone system is connected by cable to Senria, XXX and XXX. Currently, almost all of Min, urban and rural, are connected through phone lines either through public or private telephone.  


With the rise of internet and phone culture in the early 2000's, {{wp|text messaging|texting}} and later {{wp|online chat}} has become the country's primary mode of long-distance communication. In 2013, it has been reported that the country exchanged in average at least 1 billion text messages per week. The entrance of smartphones, social media apps and decentralized online transactions have made Min a hotspot for cellular network financing. The country's obsession with phone culture have dubbed Min the world's "cellphone capital".  
With the rise of internet and phone culture in the early 2000's, {{wp|text messaging|texting}} and later {{wp|online chat}} has become the country's primary mode of long-distance communication. In 2013, it has been reported that the country exchanged in average at least 1 billion text messages per week. The entrance of smartphones, social media apps and decentralized online transactions have made Min a hotspot for cellular network financing. The country's obsession with phone culture have dubbed Min the world's "cellphone capital".  


The Internet in Min was introduced in the late 90's as part of the continuous modernization programs by the government. This was later expanded in 2012 into a nationwide {{wp|Wi-Fi|wireless fidelity}} system. Today the internet is considered a citizen's right, with about 87% of households connected to the global network. While telecommunications access in Min is maintained as universally accessible, private service providers have sprang out recently offering greater quality of service. The largest of these, [[Amihaya Agitatingog]], connects up to 890,000 households.
A national computer intranetwork in Min was introduced in the late 90's as part of the continuous modernization programs by the government. This was later expanded in 2012 into a nationwide {{wp|Wi-Fi|wireless fidelity}} system called ''[[Sambandhatavai]]''. Today the internet is considered a citizen's right, with about 87% of households connected to the global network. While telecommunications access in Min is maintained as universally accessible, private service providers have sprang out recently offering greater quality of service. The largest of these, [[Randaya]], connects 12 of the 15 commanderies.


===Tourism===
===Tourism===
[[File:Sijang.jpg|thumb|250px|Sijang.]]
The tourism and travel sector in Min is a notable contributor to its economy, owing about 4.5% to the country's yearly GDP. The sector employs 3.2% of the national workforce. Min annually takes in about 2.2 million international visitors, in which other Borean countries (namely [[Senria]], [[Luziyca]] and [[Qwehyong]]), take up a majority, next to [[Conitia|Conitians]] and [[Nordania|Nordanians]]. The [[Department of Serenity]], jointly governed by the [[Office of Serenity]] and [[College of Proceedings]] is responsible for the sector's management and promotion.  
The tourism and travel sector in Min is a notable contributor to its economy, owing about 4.5% to the country's yearly GDP. The sector employs 3.2% of the national workforce. Min annually takes in about 2.2 million international visitors, in which other Borean countries (namely [[Senria]], [[Luziyca]] and [[Qwehyong]]), take up a majority, next to [[Conitia|Conitians]] and [[Nordania|Nordanians]]. The [[Department of Serenity]], jointly governed by the [[Office of Serenity]] and [[College of Proceedings]] is responsible for the sector's management and promotion.  


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[[File:Myin.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Pala people|Pala]] constitute the largest ethnic group in Min.]]
[[File:Myin.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Pala people|Pala]] constitute the largest ethnic group in Min.]]


As of 2016, Min has a recorded population of 54,332,012 and recently with a population growth rate of 5.3 a year. About 67% of these population reside in the coastal regions, with 63% of that situated within urban areas. Much like its neighbors, Min has an ethnically diverse population, having been in the proximity of {{wp|Indo-Aryan peoples|Narmadi}}, [[Monic peoples|Monic]], {{wp|Japonic languages|Lahudic}} and {{wp|Malayo-Polynesian|Boreolahudic}} cultural spheres. According to the XXX's [[Annual Report regarding the Peoples of the Borean Nations]], there have been confirmed 29 confirmed distinct native ethnic groups in the country, classified under distinct cultural groupings, also known as umbrellas. The largest of these umbrellas (in terms of population) are the Boreolahudic [[Pala]] taking up 40% of the population, next being the [[Bayi]] at 23%, the Narmadi and [[Duljunese]] at 8%, and the [[Thianchinese people|Thianchinese]] at 4%.
As of 2016, Min has a recorded population of 54,332,012 and recently with a population growth rate of 5.3 a year. About 67% of these population reside in the coastal regions, with 63% of that situated within urban areas. Much like its neighbors, Min has an ethnically diverse population...


The matriarchal Pala people stand as the dominant culture within mainstream Min society, being an umbrella group of 7 cultures (including the [[Minhava people|Minhava]]) descended from both Boreo- and Lahudic peoples. Their populations are primarily concentrated around the coastal regions. The Borean [[Bayi]], which includes the [[Malangaw]] and the [[Mageyani]] peoples are traditionally situated on the highlands and southern coasts, the latter mostly situated around the Kebabatian, Kataguran and Palawangbakian provinces. The Monic {{wp|Hakka Chinese|Thianchinese}}, a Monic ethnic group descended from the [[Xiaodongese people|Minjianese]], are a prominent and sizeable minority concentrated in the northeastern coast of the country. Narmadic and Narmadicized people, particularly of the [[Varnaputri]], the [[Kavanese]] and the [[Duljunese people|Duljunese]] exist in considerable numbers.
Immigrant population has been recently rising within the Min. Tuthinans, and Senrians are the largest and oldest established diasporas respectively, most of them having roots from merchant families in the Classical to Regal periods. Respectively, they form about 6% and 9% of the population. A portion of the population with Conitian and Nordanian descent also exists, classified between two waves: the first wave being mainly descended from immigrants from the pre-modern period, with the second coming from more recent expatriates. A majority of them hail from the countries of XXX, XXXX and XXXX. combined, they form 3% of the country's population and are mostly concentrated around the urban regions. Xiaodongese diaspora is a more recent trend, with the majority being political refugees granted asylum and citizenship during the onset of the 21st century. They currently count about 2% of the population.


===Religion===
===Religion===
{{main|Religion in Min}}{{see also|Parapaan o Devata}}
{{main|Religion in Min}}{{see also|Parapaan o Devata}}
[[File:MinPriest.jpg|200px|thumb|A Khaturvi priest officiating a dance ritual in [[Pamacikan]].]]
[[File:Mount Popa Nat Worship.jpg|200px|thumb|Public worship of Khaturvic Gods and saints.]]


Khaturvism is the {{wp|state religion}} of Min, owing much to the faith for its foundations, traditions and society. In particular, Min associates itself with the god [[Haryapuya]], which they include as a prevalent theme in state propaganda. The Monarchy itself is the paramount leader and high priestess of the [[Cult of Sumpusin]], the official institution that upholds the faith. Religious law has been prevalent enough that there is a special section of state judges that are devoted to the discipline. olitical factions that support the Khaturvic faith are a notable influence, with religious orders such as the ''[[Holy Order of Maha Seriharipuya|Semaan no Seripuya]]'' having affiliates within the State Assembly. [[Mayangtali]], the collective religious traditions and practices of pre-Khaturvic Min, are also recognized in amongst the aboriginal peoples of the realm.
Officially, about 61% of the country's religious population identify as Khaturvi and 27% being Mayangtali, converging together due to a syncretic phenomenon called ''[[Parapaan o Devata]]'', and thus often grouped together in national censuses. [[Kamism]] is the third largest religious group, accounting to about 9% of the country's population. Western religions, particularly of [[Saturnism|Saturnian]] and [[Apostolic Catholicism|Apostolic]] provenance constitute a significant minority from the western expatriate population, numbering at 2%. Irreligion, whether atheistic or agnostic, is a rising trend, mostly based around younger populations and recent immigrants and account to about 1%. Politically-motivated irreligion is frowned upon in Min society, due to its anathemic attitude to religion in general.


==Culture and society==
==Culture and society==
{{main|Culture of Min}}
{{main|Culture of Min}}
[[File:Pala people.jpg|thumb|300px|Royal Attendants in [[Sijang]].]]
[[File:Pala people.jpg|thumb|300px|Royal Attendants in [[Sijang]].]]
Min is counted among the {{wp|Austronesians|Etiolahudic}} ethnolinguistic family (specifically the {{wp|Malayo-Polynesian|Boreolahudic}}), with direct relation to the [[Tuthinans#Aborigines|Tuthinan Aborigines]]. Min is an ethnically diverse country, with over 150 distinct cultural groups ranging from the northern [[Thianchin|Thianchinese]] to the southern [[Idjangnava|Navani]]. The metropolitan culture of the country is defined by the [[Pala peoples|Pala]], a traditionally agricultural people. The Pala dominates pretty much all sectors of Min society, and despite major social changes in the latter part of the 20th century, an air of superiority amongst ethnic Pala (particularly the [[Minhava people|Minhava]] of the central provinces) over other native peoples (collectively named the "''[[Malangi|maranggau]]''") prevails in everyday life.
Min is counted among the {{wp|Austronesians|Etiolahudic}} ethnolinguistic family (specifically the {{wp|Malayo-Polynesian|Chauic}}), with direct relation to the [[Tuthinans#Aborigines|Tuthinan Aborigines]]. Min is an ethnically diverse country, with over 150 distinct cultural groups ranging from the northern [[Thianchin|Thianchinese]] to the southern [[Idjangnava|Navani]]. The metropolitan culture of the country is defined by the [[Pala peoples|Pala]], a traditionally agricultural people. The Pala dominates pretty much all sectors of Min society, and despite major social changes in the latter part of the 20th century, an air of superiority amongst ethnic Pala (particularly the [[Minhava people|Minhava]] of the central provinces) over other native peoples (collectively named the "''[[Malangi|maranggau]]''") prevails in everyday life.


Min society is matriarchal and religious, traditionally associated with esoteric knowledge and fire. An emphasis towards ritual—informed living is influenced heavily by their [[Khaturvism|traditional adherence to Khaturvic belief]], along with other aspects of Min society. Interestingly, modern-day Min is one of the socially progressive countries in [[Borea]], which by the current constitution guarantees equal rights to citizens of all identities. Compared to its neighbors, the Min generally sport a generally loose and enthusiastic temperament, something that has been ingrained throughout their history, even predating the foundation of the Empire. The Pala are also particularly known for their "[[Kapaatian|everyday egalitarianism]]" These, coupled with a prevailing culture of [[Kadangkas|celebration and festivity]] (perhaps [[wiktionary:party animal|more frequent and excessive than an outsider might expect]]) and a religiously-informed usage of {{wp|soma|psychedelic substances}} has lent foreign perceptions of the people as "stoned, apathetic degenerates" or "uncontrollable hedonists".
Min society is matriarchal and religious, traditionally associated with esoteric knowledge and fire. An emphasis towards ritual—informed living is influenced heavily by their [[Khaturvism|traditional adherence to Khaturvic belief]], along with other aspects of Min society. Interestingly, modern-day Min is one of the socially progressive countries in [[Borea]], which by the current constitution guarantees equal rights to citizens of all identities. Compared to its neighbors, the Min generally sport a generally loose and enthusiastic temperament, something that has been ingrained throughout their history, even predating the foundation of the Empire. The Pala are also particularly known for their prevailing culture of [[Kadangkas|celebration and festivity]] (perhaps [[wiktionary:party animal|more frequent and excessive than an outsider might expect]]) and a religiously-informed usage of {{wp|soma|psychedelic substances}} has fed into western {{wp|Orientalism|orientalist}} perceptions.


In recent decades, there has been a growing divide between the rural and urban population, the former being typified as superstitious, communal and unrefined, the latter being individualistic, cosmopolitan and pretentious. This ties into the country's old regionalistic attitudes as well, having a great cultural, economic and social divide that exists between the richer [[Northern Min|northern]] and poorer [[Southern Min|southern]] provinces. Mainly due to the North being much more influenced by Monic cultures, compared to the south which is seen as more native and archaic, with deep affinities to other Boreo-Lahudics and {{wp|South Asians|Narmadi}}. Northern Min culture is defined more by their focus towards closeness between family, outwardness and deep familial ties, while the Southerners are much more based on cooperation with the nuclear family, a deep connection towards nature and esotericism.
In recent decades, there has been a growing divide between the rural and urban population, the former being typified as superstitious, communal and unrefined, the latter being individualistic, cosmopolitan and pretentious. This ties into the country's old regionalistic attitudes as well, having a great cultural, economic and social divide that exists between the richer coastal and poorer inner commanderies.  


===Arts===
===Arts===
[[File:Twenty-Five Bodhisattvas Descending from Heaven, c. 1300.jpg|thumb|left|230px|''The Congregation of Devatis descend to the Mortal Plane'' c. 1300. The majority of traditional Min art are religious in nature.]]
[[File:Twenty-Five Bodhisattvas Descending from Heaven, c. 1300.jpg|thumb|left|230px|''The Congregation of Devatis descend to the Mortal Plane'' c. 1300. The majority of traditional Min art are religious in nature.]]
Pottery, blacksmithing, carving, painting, weaving, performance and sculpture are common areas of Min traditional arts, renowned throughout for its sophistication and diversity. Intricate designs, esoteric religious themes and (more recently) an adherence towards a "harmony of contrasts"—''pekaiva'' (ପେକଇଊ଼)—are some of its defining characteristics. Art in Min has been evident since before the [[Great Monic Migration]] has reached Eastern Borea, with elaborate cave paintings found throughout the country (presumably Lahudic) date far back to 5,000 to 10,000 BCE. However, later forms of artistic expression would later be dominated by the Boreolahudic peoples, which dominated the east and southeast regions of the continent at the onset of the [[Rice kingdoms (Borea)|Rice Kingdoms period]]. Min has been described as a "nation of artisans" due to their entrenched drive towards creative endeavors, which permeate throughout all levels of society. A craftsman's hand was expected among a person, signifying skill and diligence.


Min's religiously-informed adherence towards the elements, particularly towards the sun, fire and the ocean, and an ancient martial attitude fueled the Min's creative imagination since the Classical period, which gave rise to {{wp|blacksmithing}} as a sophisticated craft. Until today, the trade has held an almost sacred position in Min culture, with artisans and guilds most protective of their craft. This elemental fixation also seeped its way into the other artistic forms (mainly painting and sculpture), most notably to their religious art, where the iconography of ritual of fire and light are held in deep reverence. Paintings and tapestries depicting divine figures or events, called ''katung'' (କତୁଞ୍) is a great example of this. Similarly, textiles and traditional fashions of the Min utilize similar themes. Various indigenous tribes in the country employ the same motifs of fire and light within their works as well.
The theme of ''pekaiva'' is an aesthetic that developed in Min's postclassical period which dominated the later periods of artistic expression in the country. Defined by an emphasis on the synergy of contrasts (Inspired by the principles of [[Kamism#Tenkyou|Senrian Kamuwism]], Tuthinan [[Tuthina#Aesthetics|Mono-no-ahare]] and [[Cakraism]]), ''pekaiva'' has strived to attain a dialectical unity of two inherently opposing forces into something harmonic, usually done through the blending or juxtaposition of two radically different literary/aesthetic themes into a single work. This mindset is prevalent until today, galvanized by the later entrance of minimalism in modern Min, a great number of modern art within the country being exemplified as expressions of ''pekaiva''.


===Media===
===Media===
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===Architecture===
===Architecture===
[[File:Museum Indonesia Main Building.jpg|thumb|200px|A Khaturvic temple in [[Sijang]].]]
[[File:Museum Indonesia Main Building.jpg|thumb|200px|A Khaturvic temple in [[Sijang]].]]
Min architecture (ପମ୍ଊ଼ଊ଼ହୟ୍ ''pamvavahay''), while considered to be a part of the wider family of [[Monic peoples|Monic]] aesthetics, has a key basis from {{wp|Malayo-Polynesian languages|Boreolahudic}} building techniques. Traditional Min architecture has a relative degree of diversity, with its various ethnic groups having their own distinctive styles influenced by cultural history and geography. In general, Min architecture draws influence and shares elements with {{wp|Vedic Architecture|ancient Narmadi}}, {{wp|Japanese architecture|Lahudic}} and {{wp|Architecture of Taiwan#Minnan architecture|Oceano-Monic}} styles. Most of the extant indigenous architecture in the country are based from stone and wood, with building methods remaining unchanged until contact with ancient East Narmadi and Mon, which considerably influenced Min architecture in the classical period.


Min architecture has a quite prominent difference between north and south. Southern Min buildings, influenced by the Classical Period, are defined by predominant usage of wooden framing and clay bricks, intricate stone carvings,  {{wp|Kofun period|leveled stilts and exaggerated gables}} (a holdover from the prehistoric [[Tabang|tabang architecture]] of the preclassical period), and a preference for using thatch in roofs. The Northern style utilizes more Monic designs and building techniques, such as preference for tiled swallowtail roofs, more solid foundations and subtle decoration. Local vernacular designs are far more diverse, utilizing a wide range of materials from {{wp|Architecture of Taiwan#Stone Slab architecture|stone slabs}}, bamboo, teak wood and even rammed earth. Most religious architecture in Min is still made under the southern style, out of respect to tradition.
[[File:kahavan_22312.jpg|220px|thumb|left|Modern buildings in [[Kahavan]].]]
 
Monic-inspired styles from [[Lahudica]] became a prevalent sight during the 19th to 20th centuries, most particularly {{wp|Imperial Crown style|Sinkyou}} from [[Senria]] and [[Tuthina#Architecture|Monic neoclassicism]] from [[Tuthina]] which became major bases in urban architecture. The royal palace itself (rebuilt in 1949) was made using Sinkyou's building techniques, its overall design is unmistakably [[Pala people|Pala]]. This "native application" trend was short lived, though it already produced a handful but significant body of work.


[[File:kahavan_22312.jpg|220px|thumb|left|Modern buildings in [[Kahavan]].]]
Foreign styles only appeared in the country since the late 19th century (most particularly the Conitian {{wp|Beaux-Arts}}) and only spread during the 1900's. Much more divergent styles introduced much later, such as {{wp|Modern architecture|Modernism}} (including its derivatives) were relatively accepted (and quite popular) within the urbanities, especially ecologically-informed {{wp|critical regionalism}}. Such designs were seen as contrary to Min identity by the country's more conservative voices is still contestedly debated in various circles, and was deeply debated between various circles including the government. Prevalence of modern architecture were only possible after the [[Min-Xiaodongese War]], which became a defining feature in urban redevelopment. Despite such developments, modernist buildings are only more prevalent in coastal and more developed urban areas, save for more recently-built government buildings in the interior.


===Music===
===Music===
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Min has a rich and diverse musical tradition that encompasses multiple ethnic groups and various foreign influences. The most basic quality of Min music is its rich utilization of percussion-driven rhythm (unusual for its Borean neighbors) and melodic arpeggios. Among the most notable Min instruments include the {{wp|Janggu|dundong}}, {{wp|dambang}}, {{wp|dabakan}}, {{wp|Kudyapi|kucapi}}, {{wp|kalaleng}}, {{wp|Phin|makappi}} (related to the Turkic {{wp|dombra}}) and the {{wp|Đông Sơn drums|palangun}}. Later developments, such as the usage of {{wp|gamelan|gongs}} and more pronounced wind instruments (most specifically the {{wp|Bawu|Pa'aw}}) would later become the basis for music in the classical era.
Min has a rich and diverse musical tradition that encompasses multiple ethnic groups and various foreign influences. The most basic quality of Min music is its rich utilization of percussion-driven rhythm (unusual for its Borean neighbors) and melodic arpeggios. Among the most notable Min instruments include the {{wp|Janggu|dundong}}, {{wp|dambang}}, {{wp|dabakan}}, {{wp|Kudyapi|kucapi}}, {{wp|kalaleng}}, {{wp|Phin|makappi}} (related to the Turkic {{wp|dombra}}) and the {{wp|Đông Sơn drums|palangun}}. Later developments, such as the usage of {{wp|gamelan|gongs}} and more pronounced wind instruments (most specifically the {{wp|Bawu|Pa'aw}}) would later become the basis for music in the classical era.


Traditional Min music has always been one of ritual quality. Majority of songs written during the [[Classical period (Min)]] are mostly religious in nature, usually in the form of {{wp|Bhakti|devotionals}} or chants usually serving as accompaniments to ceremonies and worship. Some of these songs have a {{wp|Call and response (music)|call and response}} structure, In the peak of the Classical period, there developed an intricate court ensemble music called [[Kajarang]] (କଚରଞ୍), which makes heavy use of percussion idiophones such as {{wp|Kulintang|Kuruntang}} and {{wp|Ranat ek|Cawili}}. It is sometimes with strings such as the {{wp|Kora (instrument)|Falayan}}.
Traditional Min music has always been one of ritual quality. Majority of songs written during the [[Classical period (Min)]] are mostly religious in nature, usually in the form of {{wp|Bhakti|devotionals}} or chants usually serving as accompaniments to ceremonies and worship. Some of these songs have a {{wp|Call and response (music)|call and response}} structure, In the peak of the Classical period, there developed an intricate court ensemble music called [[Kajarang]], which makes heavy use of percussion idiophones such as {{wp|Kulintang|Kuruntang}} and {{wp|Ranat ek|Cawili}}. It is sometimes with strings such as the {{wp|Kora (instrument)|Falayan}}.


Modern Music in Min is dominated by the {{wp|Electronica}}, {{wp|Nu-Jazz|New Jazz}} and {{wp|Neo-Soul|Soul}} and {{wp|Hip Hop music|Hip-hop}} genres, the latter two brought by immigrants from [some advanced country in afronautasia idk] in the early 70's. Western musical styles such as Jazz and Swing proliferated in the [[Min-Xiaodongese War#Legacy|postwar]] era thanks to open trade policies in the 1950s-60s. The majority of modern music in Min today is commonly instrumental and experimental, earlier genres such as {{wp|Pop music|pop}} slowly fell out of style in the late 1990's with the rise of nightclub and lounge culture in cities such as Kahavan and Icyang. With the entrance of the internet, local musicians gained widespread appeal, making the country a premier spot of the wider independent {{wp|music scene}}. {{wp|Post rock}}, {{wp|math rock}} and {{wp|Future soul|Kepiran}} amassed a following during the onset of the 2010's. Artists such as [[Sapun]], [[Ephemere]], [[Tung.Ieng]] and [[Si Puraon]] are considered defining characters of the scene. Particular independent scenes in the {{wp|Hypnagogic pop|hypnagogy}} and {{wp|chillwave}} genres have smaller but very active followings.
Modern Music in Min is dominated by the {{wp|Electronica}}, {{wp|Nu-Jazz|New Jazz}} and {{wp|Neo-Soul|Soul}} and {{wp|Hip Hop music|Hip-hop}} genres, the latter two brought by immigrants from [some advanced country in afronautasia idk] in the early 70's. Western musical styles such as Jazz and Swing proliferated in the [[Min-Xiaodongese War#Legacy|postwar]] era thanks to open trade policies in the 1950s-60s. The majority of modern music in Min today is commonly instrumental and experimental, earlier genres such as {{wp|Pop music|pop}} slowly fell out of style in the late 1990's with the rise of nightclub and lounge culture in cities such as Kahavan and Icyang. With the entrance of the internet, local musicians gained widespread appeal, making the country a premier spot of the wider independent {{wp|music scene}}. {{wp|Post rock}}, {{wp|math rock}} and {{wp|Future soul|Kepiran}} amassed a following during the onset of the 2010's. Artists such as [[Sapun]], [[Ephemere]], [[Tung.Ieng]] and [[Si Puraon]] are considered defining characters of the scene. Particular independent scenes in the {{wp|Hypnagogic pop|hypnagogy}} and {{wp|chillwave}} genres have smaller but very active followings.
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{{main|Min Literature|Drama of Min|Manku}}
{{main|Min Literature|Drama of Min|Manku}}
[[File:Korea-Haeinsa-Tripitaka Koreana-03.jpg|200px|thumb|A traditional library of old Min texts in Kebabatian.]]
[[File:Korea-Haeinsa-Tripitaka Koreana-03.jpg|200px|thumb|A traditional library of old Min texts in Kebabatian.]]
Academics have pointed out that due to both proximity and history, Min shares a common literary heritage with either its Monic neighbors or {{wp|Vedic religion|Narmadic}} tradition, fueled by the Cakrist religion. Nevertheless, the Min has accumulated about 3,000 years worth of literary work. Min literature has had a major influence within its region, played an important part in the cultural development of the Boreolahudic peoples, beginning with the oral tradition. This, in turn would influence Classical Min literature, having been noted for its {{wp|Verse novel|creating great narratives done through poetic verse}} and its heavy usage of allegory (taking from the tradition's religious roots) and folklore. This form seeps into areas that normally would've been considered part of {{wp|prose}}, such as treatises and ancient accounts of history. Major examples include as [[Samantura]]'s ''[[Account of the Cosmos]]'', the Khaturvic epic ''[[Journey Beyond the Veil]]'' and the renowned ''[[Apinuti]]'', the country's national epic.  
Academics have pointed out that due to both proximity and history, Min shares a common literary heritage with either its Monic neighbors or {{wp|Vedic religion|Narmadic}} tradition, fueled by the Cakrist religion. Nevertheless, the Min has accumulated about 3,000 years worth of literary work. Min literature has had a major influence within its region, played an important part in the cultural development of the Chauic peoples, beginning with the oral tradition. This, in turn would influence Classical Min literature, having been noted for its {{wp|Verse novel|creating great narratives done through poetic verse}} and its heavy usage of allegory (taking from the tradition's religious roots) and folklore. This form seeps into areas that normally would've been considered part of {{wp|prose}}, such as treatises and ancient accounts of history. Major examples include as [[Samantura]]'s ''[[Account of the Cosmos]]'', the Khaturvic epic ''[[Journey Beyond the Veil]]'' and the renowned ''[[Apinuti]]'', the country's national epic.  


Prose-like style and more abstract forms of poetry came in the post-unification period through heightened Monic trade. Most of such works were originally considered a vernacular form, reserving the more traditional styles towards the nobility and the monarchy. Thus, a majority of these works tend to come from Monicized scholars that worked within the country. [[Si Tama Hayu]]'s ''[[Blessing of Paradise]]'', a collection of religiously-inspired romantic poetry and the novel ''[[Tale of the Wounded Tiger]]'' by [[Kacayu Bayu]]. Works such as these employ themes and concepts from the cultures they adapted from, such as Tuthinan philosophy and Narmadi esotericism. Later developments such as more realist depictions of people and society point to the growth of social commentary as a prominent element in later works. Today, more abstract and modern forms of literature have become widespread, such as {{wp|free verse}} poetry. Postmodern and {{wp|New Weird|meta-cosmic}} themes have also been delved in by modern Min writers, such as [[Kisu Anxu]] (''[[The Unending Ninefold Path]]'' and ''[[Man from the Furthest West]]'') and [[Kaasin Icyang]] (the ''[[Black Vase]]'' series). Comics as an artform in the country were introduced from Tuthina during the early 1990's, and usually covers more mature and nuanced themes and topics. This gave rise to the [[Manku]] (ମନ୍କୂ), a genre that employs more simplified, realist aesthetics. Manku since the onset of 2010's has experienced a resurgence among younger readers thanks to the introduction of the {{wp|webtoon|webcomic}} medium. Manku tend to fall within the fantasy or meta-cosmic genre, with titles such as Bawu Habi's ''[[Khakhara]]'' and Ama Praha's ''[[Murder the Gods and Topple Their Thrones]]'' attaining international attention for their idiosyncratic style.  
Prose-like style and more abstract forms of poetry came in the post-unification period through heightened Monic trade. Most of such works were originally considered a vernacular form, reserving the more traditional styles towards the nobility and the monarchy. Thus, a majority of these works tend to come from Monicized scholars that worked within the country. [[Si Tama Hayu]]'s ''[[Blessing of Paradise]]'', a collection of religiously-inspired romantic poetry and the novel ''[[Tale of the Wounded Tiger]]'' by [[Kacayu Bayu]]. Works such as these employ themes and concepts from the cultures they adapted from, such as Tuthinan philosophy and Narmadi esotericism. Later developments such as more realist depictions of people and society point to the growth of social commentary as a prominent element in later works. Today, more abstract and modern forms of literature have become widespread, such as {{wp|free verse}} poetry. Postmodern and {{wp|New Weird|meta-cosmic}} themes have also been delved in by modern Min writers, such as [[Kisu Anxu]] (''[[The Unending Ninefold Path]]'' and ''[[Man from the Furthest West]]'') and [[Kaasin Icyang]] (the ''[[Black Vase]]'' series). Comics as an artform in the country were introduced from Tuthina during the early 1990's, and usually covers more mature and nuanced themes and topics. This gave rise to the [[Manku]] (ମନ୍କୂ), a genre that employs more simplified, realist aesthetics. Manku since the onset of 2010's has experienced a resurgence among younger readers thanks to the introduction of the {{wp|webtoon|webcomic}} medium. Manku tend to fall within the fantasy or meta-cosmic genre, with titles such as Bawu Habi's ''[[Khakhara]]'' and Ama Praha's ''[[Murder the Gods and Topple Their Thrones]]'' attaining international attention for their idiosyncratic style.  
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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Sustainable development in Min]]
* [[Oraia]]
* [[Borea]]
* [[Aditism]]
* [[Great Borean War]]
* [[Taghvanic Empire]]
* [[Min culture]]
* [[Khaturvism]]


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Realms of the Most Radiant Throne
අදාත් සිංහාසනයේ ඊශ්වරානියා
Adāt Siṁhāsanayē Īśvarāniyā
Motto: 
විශ්වාසය හා දයාව
Viśvāsaya hā Dayāva
“Faith and Mercy"
Anthem: 
හිරු-සිංහයාගේ දරුවන්
Hiru-siṁhayāgē Daruvan (Pala)
"People of the Sun-Lion"
Location of Min in Borea
Location of Min in Borea
CapitalSurakuta
Largest CityKini Maligawa
Official languagesPala, Pavitri
Recognised national languagesDarwani
Ethnic groups
see Ethnology
Religion
Aditism
Demonym(s)Min
GovernmentDevolved theocratic absolute monarchy
• Empress
Cintamani
Guruvansha
Sishya Samaya
Sishya Tirabawaya
LegislatureŚuddhasammūtiya
• Upper house
Holy Council of Jurists
• Lower house
Celestial Court
Foundation 
of Surapuluvi
700-800 BCE
• Spread of Aditism (First Radiance)
23 BCE
77 CE
183X
1901
Population
• 2018 census
240,332,012
• Density
148.68/km2 (385.1/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
931 billion
• Per capita
$17,143
Gini31.55
medium
HDI (2013)0.773
high
CurrencyBulawan (பு) (MBL)
Driving sideleft
Calling code.461
ISO 3166 codeMIN
Internet TLD.mn
  1. As liturgical and prestige language, used mainly by Royal Archives
  2. Serves executive role as nominal presiding officer of the Assembly of State.

Min (මින්), officially known as the Realms of the Most Radiant Throne (Pala: අදාත් සිංහාසනයේ ඊශ්වරානියා Adāt Siṁhāsanayē Īśvarāniyā) is a sovereign state in southeastern Oraia in Oxar, bordered by Cadasia, Taghavan and Kadaria. It has a population of 240,332,012 people with about a third of them residing in the rural regions. Its capital, Surakuta is situated in its central coasts. The largest city is Kini Maligawa, bordering south of the capital.

A theocracy under the Heliolatric Order of the Mandala of Fire order, the Most Radiant Throne has long been a center of the religion since the foundation of the Holy Wheel (Shuddhamindala) in the onset of the first century BCE. Its capital Arukara is home to the Most Enlightened Sanctuary of the Flame of Heaven, the second holiest temple in Oraia, next to the Temple of Arutan in Taghavan. Holding formal protection of Taghavan and the Temple of Arutan, Min is considered the most potent claimant to the inheritance to the legacy of the ancient Salakura Empire.

The Min state itself was a merging of the institutions of the Temple and its immediate predecessor, the Queendom of Surapuluwi. The Most Radiant Throne itself was proclaimed in a coup by the high priestess of the Order, Haliyari in 77 CE. Haliyari, whose conquests of the Bay of Lions region would form the territorial nucleus of the early empire. Min hegemony would wax and wane over time with the rise of contesting thrones such as in Cadasia and Kadaria by the XXth century ("Age of Three Thrones"), rendering divine imperium back to Alash in Taghavan.

Things would come to ahead in XXXX when a cabal of Correctivist jurists, generals and nobles, led by Warden and Hierophant Tiru Nimar took over the government and put the imperial throne under arrest, establishing the Imperial Board for Glorious Reconstitution. This authoritarian regency would only be concluded in the assassination of the Nimar by succeeding Empress Dharanika, which immediately reinstituted the throne as the paramount authority in the empire, reversing almost every move by the Reconstitution Board. Since then, succeeding empresses have worked towards regaining the Throne's lost greatness through diplomatic and economic means.

Min today is a key power in Oxar, prevailing through the chaos of the XXX century. It has projected its power in Ecnia with the formalization of state authority in Mikinak and securing a presence in western Hakan. Min has also been noted for its rising cultural industry, which rival powers have asserted as a "projection of soft power". However, the relative youth of its current empress, Cintamani has rendered the state under the regency of the Archjurists. The archjurists, which already exists as an exclusive and secretive body, gives light to new fears of Correctivist rule.

Etymology

semitic loan?

Geography

A portion of the southern Tenian.

Climate

Min sports a generally subtropical and temperate climate, though the interior, due to its mountainous terrain, sports a more latter climate. In the winter, the northern half of the Tenian plateau is generally alpine above the tree line a third of the year. The Taleju archipelago protects the region from the yearly monsoons and typhoons blowing west. The northern regions sport a three season (spring, summer, autumn) year while the lowland south only has two (summer, rainy).

Min's biomes are generally heavily forested, save for the coastal lowlands which support more traditional agriculture (see agriculture) though it tends to have variations between the north and south. The north, most particularly its mountainous highland regions, have a more temperate rainforest biome. The south has a more tropical biome, which is more pronounced during the summer. The average summer temperature in Min is 26°C while the winter averages to 3-5°C. Rainfall tends to be moderate to low, though it is much higher within the coastal and southern parts.

Biodiversity

A school of Cownose Rays (මාළු Mālu) in the shallow waters of the Bay of Lions.

History

Prehistory

  • Indo-Rasheem region, some Khoisan interaction, dynamic later altered with the Sepcan-Monic migrations

Rise of the Old Kingdoms

Main article: Classical period
An Old-kingdom period palavung. The shape design was noted as influence of a Hakan-Oraian cultural exchange in the Classical Period.
Influenced by divine revelation, the Taghavani Ahasamanika (Kongkan) set forth to institute a theocratic empire across Oraia.

Rise of Hirudewa and Sibari's Empire

Main article: Taghvanic Empire

From Taghavan comes a warrior who cleanses this land by fire. The god Aditi comes in the form of Hirudewa.

Blossom Period

Shrine to the Temple of the Hidden Flame, built in 723, served as the political and religious center of Min until the creation of the Royal Temple in 1431.

Min gets so fuckin rich my dude

Avakang period

Fall of the empire and division

Correction of the prophecy

Main article: Radiance period (Min)
  • reestablishment of Min dominance in the Bay, by this point spans from Cadasia to some parts of Hakan.
  • economy defined by now powerful Sangkris, supplanting the aristocracy. They establish associations called Samajayas which fund most state explorations of Ecnia.
  • reestablishment of the old elective order, revival era
  • cultural and artistic boom!!!
  • center of trade and commerce in Oraia
  • Min by this point is basically gigantic papal states.
  • peasant revolts
  • rise of Kadaria prompting
  • Lannonian audience in Lion's palace

Eastern industrial revolution

Amaitiyanamaiti Tuyanyanam, Jurist-Hierocrat to the Empress
  • Boom continued by Empress Deviyandeta
  • infrastructure goes big, Min palace renovated to current state
  • bourgeois class forms from new merchants and old sangkri
  • Industrial revolution reaches Min, prompted by rivalry with Kadaria. Their claim to Taghavanic succession has legs.
  • sangkri businesses become absorbed to the the prevailing Estate class, becoming the new estates

Suvalnic emergency

Main article: Solar government (Min)
The Monic quarters in Kandhami the 1850s.

Correctivist philosophy converged and clashed during the latter period of the industrial age. In particular, a group of syncretic correctivist scholars called the Solarists, founded in 1803 gathered a considerable audience among the elite, which argued for a centralized, meritocratic government (suvalny) under a righteous and Periyaramic ruler. This would be furthered by the writing of the tract On the Fundamental Order of the Burning Light by Solarist Andawari Pinuti, which organized and expounded the earlier ideas of her colleagues.

Solarists viewed the Throne as the vessel of Nyimasenge and its holders as instantiations of the divine. In order to revitalize Min's divine destiny, the subjects of the throne must vigilantly practice their duty as contribution to the betterment of society's collective Aram. These ideas were well recieved amongst Arukara's elite, and even moreso by the lower classes, who, despite advancements in technology and infrastructures, were severely undercut by the enroachment of a disdainful elite in the Khaturvic ecclessia.

  • The Coup begins, declaring it an emergency
  • apparently the solar government is actually far worse!!! wow!!!

After the Suvalnic emergency

Government and administration

Main articles: Government of Min, Fundamental Decrees of Min, and Pala law
The Royal Palace, the residence of the Royal House and housing the office of the Council of State.


Thearchy

Main article: Empress of Min

The College of Jurists are the ones who shall elect and proclaim the successor of the Empress, who searches and picks four candidates as juristic apprentices and spiritual recievers of the divine wisdom passed down within the throne. While one is proclaimed Empress, the other three would graduate as full jurists, and--deemed worthy enough--may become Archjurists in conjunction.

Bureaucracy

Imperial concordances

Main article: Imperial concordances
See also: Holy College of Jurists and Solar and Celestial Court

The Imperial concordances are the formal assemblies of state. One is a synod convened and moderated by the Empress, and the other a formal consultative assembly held by secular nobles and sectors of the common people.

Nobility

Administrative divisions

Main article: Commanderies of Min

Fifteen commanderies

Foreign relations

Main article: Foreign relations of Min

fuck the international community, we out here boolin and doing GOD SHIT

Akai...

Defense, security and military

Main article: Imperial Min Legion
A contingent of the Min National Ground Army, 2013.

Economy

Rice paddies in Amanggayo.


Agriculture and Fisheries

Fishing boats in Southern Min.

Min is traditionally and predominantly an agrarian country, with about 32% of the country's GDP belonging to the agri-aquacultural sector. About 17% of Min land is arable and cultivated, while 14% of coastal areas are used for fisheries. Rice and millet are the predominant plants cultivated within the country, locally-grown fruits and vegetables are also a major cultivated product. The most popular fruit in cultivation are sun apples and pyrelles, while more quintessential tree crops such as palms and coconuts dominate the interior commanderies. While there have been corporations and guilds that participate in the agricultural industry, it is predominated by individual farmers. The northern commanderies, most particularly XXX. have the greatest yield for staple crops, while the livestock and tree crops (most particularly coconut) predominate the southern commanderies.

The country's warm current and number of reefs allow for large-scale fishing. Local fisheries make up about 67% of the country's fishing industry, while mainstream fishing fleets haul up to 1.1 million tonnes a year. Despite the agricultural sector's size, it is very subsidized and protected by the government, with regulations favoring small-scale cultivators, fishermen/fisheries and livestock raisers. Specialized aquacultural practices, such as seaweed farming and pearl cultivation are also widespread.

Communications

Communications in Min follows common Oraian models, even sharing similar hardware design albeit with relaxed government control. The telecommunications system is partially nationalized and is nominally under the management and supervision of the Diocese of Public Works. The telephone system is connected by cable to Senria, XXX and XXX. Currently, almost all of Min, urban and rural, are connected through phone lines either through public or private telephone.

With the rise of internet and phone culture in the early 2000's, texting and later online chat has become the country's primary mode of long-distance communication. In 2013, it has been reported that the country exchanged in average at least 1 billion text messages per week. The entrance of smartphones, social media apps and decentralized online transactions have made Min a hotspot for cellular network financing. The country's obsession with phone culture have dubbed Min the world's "cellphone capital".

A national computer intranetwork in Min was introduced in the late 90's as part of the continuous modernization programs by the government. This was later expanded in 2012 into a nationwide wireless fidelity system called Sambandhatavai. Today the internet is considered a citizen's right, with about 87% of households connected to the global network. While telecommunications access in Min is maintained as universally accessible, private service providers have sprang out recently offering greater quality of service. The largest of these, Randaya, connects 12 of the 15 commanderies.

Tourism

Sijang.

The tourism and travel sector in Min is a notable contributor to its economy, owing about 4.5% to the country's yearly GDP. The sector employs 3.2% of the national workforce. Min annually takes in about 2.2 million international visitors, in which other Borean countries (namely Senria, Luziyca and Qwehyong), take up a majority, next to Conitians and Nordanians. The Department of Serenity, jointly governed by the Office of Serenity and College of Proceedings is responsible for the sector's management and promotion.

One of the primary areas of Min's tourism is cultural, luxury and natural. The country boasts rich biodiversity and its festivities as primary tourists attractions. One of the most popular areas of travel within Min are Sijang, Kahavan, the Budhingan Mountains, Alungsina Reef, Kakarupan and the Temples of Pamacikan, while peak seasons are somewhere during January to March, which is also Min's holiday season. Cintrasuratri, Laungga and Sunugabi are the festivals with the highest tourist attendance.

Infrastructure

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A commercial vertical farm in Kahavan.
A portion of the On-ku system in southern Min.

Min has been extensive on infrastructure since the reign of Queen Tay'usa, continuing and improving on the already established Blessed Vitality projects. Infrastructure in Min has been one of the most advanced in Eastern Borea, with it taking about 18.4 of the national expenditure. Since the late 1970's the Council of State (particularly the Ministry of Public Works) has labored to instigate development throughout the country, starting with the Common Rail and Atagitap projects that expanded travel throughout the country and introduced Min to alternative energies. Along with it are the Min government's continuous spending for the creation and maintenance of rural roads. Through Queen Kwan-im's Social Ecology plan, there was a very sharp turn towards sustainable and local development, amending previous works to adhere to the Queen's Social Ecology standards, while adding some newer ones that are expected to aid in local industry such as vertical farms and geodesic fishpens.

The country has worked also to improve disaster risk management through infrastructure, funding projects such as underground flood discharge systems for the metropolitan regions and national storehouses called On-ku for use in case of supposed social, natural and/or resource-based disaster. The On-ku is prevalent in the urban and suburban areas of Min, though the government is working on making On-ku fully omnipresent in case of large scale calamities.

Transportation

A train station in Ravamana. A nationwide "Common rail" project that greatly expanded the railroad system in the Realm has been ongoing since 1988 and is expected to complete in 2022.

Min since the late 60's have been extensively developing its transportation infrastructure. Challenges for early development included the country's mountainous terrain and low investment in infrastructure developments. Former Queen Parung II would later increase her focus towards this issue, putting about 8% of the country's budget towards developing the country's infrastructure and ordering projects such as the expansive road-rail tunnel and expressway systems.

The Urban Monorail line in Kahavan.

Public transportation is a common mode of movement across the country. Buses, Citawi, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are commonly available in major cities and towns. In 2017, the government has instated new regulations for public transport companies to transition to more sustainable types of transportation technology. In 2015, there have been about 4.67 million registered private vehicles in the country.

Rail transport in Min is extensive and is continually being developed and improved by successive governments on the Lion Throne. Collectively called the "Common Rail" project, the Northern and Southern Lines currently spans from Kajawi to Kahavan and Kahavan to Haybey, respectively. Rapid transit lines in the urban areas are used for intra-city travel, the largest being in Kahavan. National railways utilize Maglev while the urban railways use electric. The rural lines are handled for by Agitabak, a joint public-private rail firm.

Energy

Despite great oil production, Min has resolved on exclusively using renewable energies domestically. Min produces 48% of its energy from nuclear, water, wind and solar power with the remainder on natural gas, generally depending more on the former. However, 48% of Min's electricity is produced by wind and solar, as opposed to nuclear's 34% (hydropower accounts to 15% of total electricity production, the remainder on natural gas) Today there are about 70 power plants throughout the country, 28 of them nuclear.

Demographics

Population and Ethnology

Main article: Ethnic Groups of Min
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The Pala constitute the largest ethnic group in Min.

As of 2016, Min has a recorded population of 54,332,012 and recently with a population growth rate of 5.3 a year. About 67% of these population reside in the coastal regions, with 63% of that situated within urban areas. Much like its neighbors, Min has an ethnically diverse population...


Religion

Main article: Religion in Min
See also: Parapaan o Devata
Public worship of Khaturvic Gods and saints.


Culture and society

Main article: Culture of Min
File:Pala people.jpg
Royal Attendants in Sijang.

Min is counted among the Etiolahudic ethnolinguistic family (specifically the Chauic), with direct relation to the Tuthinan Aborigines. Min is an ethnically diverse country, with over 150 distinct cultural groups ranging from the northern Thianchinese to the southern Navani. The metropolitan culture of the country is defined by the Pala, a traditionally agricultural people. The Pala dominates pretty much all sectors of Min society, and despite major social changes in the latter part of the 20th century, an air of superiority amongst ethnic Pala (particularly the Minhava of the central provinces) over other native peoples (collectively named the "maranggau") prevails in everyday life.

Min society is matriarchal and religious, traditionally associated with esoteric knowledge and fire. An emphasis towards ritual—informed living is influenced heavily by their traditional adherence to Khaturvic belief, along with other aspects of Min society. Interestingly, modern-day Min is one of the socially progressive countries in Borea, which by the current constitution guarantees equal rights to citizens of all identities. Compared to its neighbors, the Min generally sport a generally loose and enthusiastic temperament, something that has been ingrained throughout their history, even predating the foundation of the Empire. The Pala are also particularly known for their prevailing culture of celebration and festivity (perhaps more frequent and excessive than an outsider might expect) and a religiously-informed usage of psychedelic substances has fed into western orientalist perceptions.

In recent decades, there has been a growing divide between the rural and urban population, the former being typified as superstitious, communal and unrefined, the latter being individualistic, cosmopolitan and pretentious. This ties into the country's old regionalistic attitudes as well, having a great cultural, economic and social divide that exists between the richer coastal and poorer inner commanderies.

Arts

The Congregation of Devatis descend to the Mortal Plane c. 1300. The majority of traditional Min art are religious in nature.


Media

Architecture

A Khaturvic temple in Sijang.


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Modern buildings in Kahavan.


Music

Main articles: Music of Min and Avat no Palang
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Sapun is one of the leading artists in Min's electronic scene.

Min has a rich and diverse musical tradition that encompasses multiple ethnic groups and various foreign influences. The most basic quality of Min music is its rich utilization of percussion-driven rhythm (unusual for its Borean neighbors) and melodic arpeggios. Among the most notable Min instruments include the dundong, dambang, dabakan, kucapi, kalaleng, makappi (related to the Turkic dombra) and the palangun. Later developments, such as the usage of gongs and more pronounced wind instruments (most specifically the Pa'aw) would later become the basis for music in the classical era.

Traditional Min music has always been one of ritual quality. Majority of songs written during the Classical period (Min) are mostly religious in nature, usually in the form of devotionals or chants usually serving as accompaniments to ceremonies and worship. Some of these songs have a call and response structure, In the peak of the Classical period, there developed an intricate court ensemble music called Kajarang, which makes heavy use of percussion idiophones such as Kuruntang and Cawili. It is sometimes with strings such as the Falayan.

Modern Music in Min is dominated by the Electronica, New Jazz and Soul and Hip-hop genres, the latter two brought by immigrants from [some advanced country in afronautasia idk] in the early 70's. Western musical styles such as Jazz and Swing proliferated in the postwar era thanks to open trade policies in the 1950s-60s. The majority of modern music in Min today is commonly instrumental and experimental, earlier genres such as pop slowly fell out of style in the late 1990's with the rise of nightclub and lounge culture in cities such as Kahavan and Icyang. With the entrance of the internet, local musicians gained widespread appeal, making the country a premier spot of the wider independent music scene. Post rock, math rock and Kepiran amassed a following during the onset of the 2010's. Artists such as Sapun, Ephemere, Tung.Ieng and Si Puraon are considered defining characters of the scene. Particular independent scenes in the hypnagogy and chillwave genres have smaller but very active followings.

Literature and Theater

Main articles: Min Literature, Drama of Min, and Manku
A traditional library of old Min texts in Kebabatian.

Academics have pointed out that due to both proximity and history, Min shares a common literary heritage with either its Monic neighbors or Narmadic tradition, fueled by the Cakrist religion. Nevertheless, the Min has accumulated about 3,000 years worth of literary work. Min literature has had a major influence within its region, played an important part in the cultural development of the Chauic peoples, beginning with the oral tradition. This, in turn would influence Classical Min literature, having been noted for its creating great narratives done through poetic verse and its heavy usage of allegory (taking from the tradition's religious roots) and folklore. This form seeps into areas that normally would've been considered part of prose, such as treatises and ancient accounts of history. Major examples include as Samantura's Account of the Cosmos, the Khaturvic epic Journey Beyond the Veil and the renowned Apinuti, the country's national epic.

Prose-like style and more abstract forms of poetry came in the post-unification period through heightened Monic trade. Most of such works were originally considered a vernacular form, reserving the more traditional styles towards the nobility and the monarchy. Thus, a majority of these works tend to come from Monicized scholars that worked within the country. Si Tama Hayu's Blessing of Paradise, a collection of religiously-inspired romantic poetry and the novel Tale of the Wounded Tiger by Kacayu Bayu. Works such as these employ themes and concepts from the cultures they adapted from, such as Tuthinan philosophy and Narmadi esotericism. Later developments such as more realist depictions of people and society point to the growth of social commentary as a prominent element in later works. Today, more abstract and modern forms of literature have become widespread, such as free verse poetry. Postmodern and meta-cosmic themes have also been delved in by modern Min writers, such as Kisu Anxu (The Unending Ninefold Path and Man from the Furthest West) and Kaasin Icyang (the Black Vase series). Comics as an artform in the country were introduced from Tuthina during the early 1990's, and usually covers more mature and nuanced themes and topics. This gave rise to the Manku (ମନ୍କୂ), a genre that employs more simplified, realist aesthetics. Manku since the onset of 2010's has experienced a resurgence among younger readers thanks to the introduction of the webcomic medium. Manku tend to fall within the fantasy or meta-cosmic genre, with titles such as Bawu Habi's Khakhara and Ama Praha's Murder the Gods and Topple Their Thrones attaining international attention for their idiosyncratic style.

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A scene from the play Kisarang, 2006. Min theater has gained widespread recognition due to its unique style.

Theater in Min is awarded a pedestal in Min society due to its long history and the dedication towards refinement by its creators and participants. Older, more traditional plays (named ଅଦମ, adanas) tend to be written in verse and adapted from classical literature. More vernacular forms would either take from local folklore. These plays derive from religious and historical concepts, ancient writers deeming theater as a form of "introducing the people towards the spirit's freedom" (moksa). In extension, atanas also derives from religious ritual, employing graceful, choreographed movements inspired by devotional dance along with a particular microtonal singing style that derives from devotional music. More martial forms of atanas delve more towards esoteric experiences, employing fire dancing, chants and acrobatics. A more simplified version of the Kajarang ensemble is usually employed as its music. The northern Kisarang (କିସରଞ୍) and the southern Mahapalara'ung (ମହପଲରଉଂ) are great examples of this style. A more comical derivative of the atanas, called Paishun (ପାିଶୁନ୍) which is based upon basic plots, improvised storytelling and is mostly carried by its slapstick humor. Paishuns are usually satirical in nature, mocking local notables and various social issues of the day. However, despite the supposed vulgar expression of the tradition, Paishun players require themselves great skill within their improvised dialogues in order to maintain coherence and heighten the comedy.

See Also

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