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=== Geographic features === | === Geographic features === | ||
Arzaqa is a relatively flat country; The north is irrigated by lots of rivers and has an immense flood plain called the Isiya flood plain, derived from the name of the river Isiya (Wadi Isiya; وادي عيسية), itself derived from the city of [[Isiya]], in the middle of the plain and crossed by the river. The south is hilly, with the highest located in the southwest and called the Saqir Hills. The coast is also very flat, with some areas of the city of [[Nazarab]] located under sea level. | |||
The lowest point of Arzaqa is located near the village of Jalu', at 10 meters under sea level in the Isiya flood plain, while the highest is the Saqir hill (Jabal Saqir) at 701 meters above sea level. | |||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
Arzaqa's climate varies depending on the location in the country; The north has a tropical savanna climate, with wet summers and dry winters (Koppen: Aw), while the south is drier and has a hot semi-arid steppe climate (Koppen: BSh). Due to the lack of hills, desertification is a challenge for the country, and sandstorms can occur in the very south of Arzaqa. The variation of climate creates a north-south divide. | |||
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
===Administrative Divisions=== | |||
[[File:.png|right|thumbnail|300px|A map of Arzaqa's states and counties.]] | |||
Arzaqa is a federation that is comprised of six states and one federal district that is home to the capital. Each state has its own constitution and is largely autonomous in regard to its internal organization. | |||
Each state is divided into counties with Arzaqa being comprised of thirty-six counties among the six states. | |||
=== Elections === | === Elections === | ||
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
===Sports=== | |||
====Lacrosse==== | |||
Lacrosse is widely considered to be the most popular sport in Arzaqa as it is played at all levels and the [[Arzaqan Lacrosse League]] is the country's largest sports league by viewership. Lacrosse was introduced to Arzaqa in the mid-19th century by merchants. It quickly became popular amongst the upper class and nobility due to the exclusivity of the sport being played mostly in universities. After the civil war lacrosse was losing players and fans to other sports like football due to its association with the nobility but in 1968 the [[Arzaqan Lacrosse Federation]] successfully rebranded the sport distancing itself from the nobility and elites and focusing on the younger generations by installing lacrosse programs in schools teaching kids how to play the sport. | |||
[[Category:Azraqa]] | [[Category:Azraqa]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:59, 29 April 2023
Federal Republic of Arzaqa جمهورية أرزاقة الاتحادية (Arabic) | |
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Flag | |
Location | Thrismari |
Capital | Nazarab |
Largest | Isiya |
Official languages | Arabic |
Demonym(s) | Arzaqan |
Government | Federal parliamentary republic |
Legislature | Parliament |
National Assembly of Arzaqa | |
• Start of the Arzaqan Civil War | June 7 1943 |
• End of the Arzaqan Civil War | October 7 1954 |
Area | |
• | 150,935 km2 (58,276 sq mi) |
Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 25,476,364 |
• 2018 census | 23,265,843 |
• Density | 154.1/km2 (399.1/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $566.5 billion |
• Per capita | $24,349 |
GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $342.64 billion |
• Per capita | $14,727 |
HDI (2018) | 0.803 very high |
Currency | Arzaqan Dinar (AZD) |
Time zone | UTC-1 |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +397 |
Internet TLD | .az |
Arzaqa, officially the Federal Republic of Arzaqa, is a country located in North Thrismari, on the planet Anteria. It is bordered by Ghashir to the north, the Deserts of Thrismari to the south and east and the Anchor Lake to the east.
History
Geography and Climate
Geographic features
Arzaqa is a relatively flat country; The north is irrigated by lots of rivers and has an immense flood plain called the Isiya flood plain, derived from the name of the river Isiya (Wadi Isiya; وادي عيسية), itself derived from the city of Isiya, in the middle of the plain and crossed by the river. The south is hilly, with the highest located in the southwest and called the Saqir Hills. The coast is also very flat, with some areas of the city of Nazarab located under sea level. The lowest point of Arzaqa is located near the village of Jalu', at 10 meters under sea level in the Isiya flood plain, while the highest is the Saqir hill (Jabal Saqir) at 701 meters above sea level.
Climate
Arzaqa's climate varies depending on the location in the country; The north has a tropical savanna climate, with wet summers and dry winters (Koppen: Aw), while the south is drier and has a hot semi-arid steppe climate (Koppen: BSh). Due to the lack of hills, desertification is a challenge for the country, and sandstorms can occur in the very south of Arzaqa. The variation of climate creates a north-south divide.
Politics
Administrative Divisions
Arzaqa is a federation that is comprised of six states and one federal district that is home to the capital. Each state has its own constitution and is largely autonomous in regard to its internal organization. Each state is divided into counties with Arzaqa being comprised of thirty-six counties among the six states.
Elections
Military
Economy
Exportations and importations
Economy informations
Transportation systems
Demographics
Largest cities or towns in Arzaqa
2018 census | |||||||||
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Rank | State | Pop. | Rank | State | Pop. | ||||
1 | Isiya | Mebahat | 3,984,982 | 11 | Tashab | Kulam | 352,271 | ||
2 | Nazarab | Nazarab | 2,008,491 | 12 | Hillat | Al Hamrerah | 332,082 | ||
3 | Al-Quraq | Al Hamrerah | 1,328,327 | 13 | Hamz Al Murir | Al Hamrerah | 306,537 | ||
4 | Awain | Sabaiya | 1,032,246 | 14 | Al Sadaq | Mirbut | 282,642 | ||
5 | Sha'ed | Mirbut | 796,566 | ||||||
6 | Turiyat | Sabaiya | 634,164 | ||||||
7 | Adi | Kulam | 569,283 | ||||||
8 | Zaya | Mirbut | 505,123 | ||||||
9 | Nuzharaq | Mebahat | 442,776 | ||||||
10 | Janabad | Haralaq | 374,498 |
Culture
Sports
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is widely considered to be the most popular sport in Arzaqa as it is played at all levels and the Arzaqan Lacrosse League is the country's largest sports league by viewership. Lacrosse was introduced to Arzaqa in the mid-19th century by merchants. It quickly became popular amongst the upper class and nobility due to the exclusivity of the sport being played mostly in universities. After the civil war lacrosse was losing players and fans to other sports like football due to its association with the nobility but in 1968 the Arzaqan Lacrosse Federation successfully rebranded the sport distancing itself from the nobility and elites and focusing on the younger generations by installing lacrosse programs in schools teaching kids how to play the sport.