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| conventional_long_name = People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia | | conventional_long_name = People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia | ||
| common_name = Kostrolia | | common_name = Kostrolia | ||
| native_name = '' | | native_name = ''Demokratiska Armodna Republika Kostroljski'' ([[Kostrol language|Kostrol]]) | ||
| image_flag = Flag of Kostrolia.png | | image_flag = Flag of Kostrolia.png | ||
| alt_flag = Flag of Kostrolia | | alt_flag = Flag of Kostrolia | ||
| image_coat = Coat of arms of Kostrolia.png | | image_coat = Coat of arms of Kostrolia.png | ||
| alt_coat = Coat of arms of Kostrolia | | alt_coat = Coat of arms of Kostrolia | ||
| national_motto = <br />{{nowrap|"[[ | | national_motto = <br />{{nowrap|"[[Tsvoboda ja Esnaga]]"}} (Kostrol) <br />"Freedom is Strength"{{parabr}} | ||
| national_anthem = <br />{{nowrap|''[[Himna | | national_anthem = <br />{{nowrap|''[[Himna Tsvobode]]''}} (Kostrol) <br />"Anthem of Freedom"{{parabr}} | ||
| demonym = [[Kostrolians|Kostrolian]] | | demonym = [[Kostrolians|Kostrolian]] | ||
| image_map = | | image_map = | ||
| map_caption = A map of Kostrolia showing its 16 constituent [[Counties of Kostrolia|counties]]. | | map_caption = A map of Kostrolia showing its 16 constituent [[Counties of Kostrolia|counties]]. | ||
| capital = [[Ikhov]] | | capital = [[Ikhov]] | ||
| largest_city = capital | | largest_city = capital | ||
| languages_type = {{wp|Official language}} | | languages_type = {{wp|Official language}} | ||
| languages = | | languages = [[Kostrol language|Kostrol]] | ||
| languages2_type = {{wp|Regional languages}} | | languages2_type = {{wp|Regional languages}} | ||
| languages2 = | | languages2 = [[Mavian language|Mavian]]{{efn|Official in the [[Counties of Kostrolia|counties]] of [[Kalovitica County|Kalovitica]], [[Koprešič]], [[Mivno County|Mivno]], and [[Omista]] alongside Kostrol.}} | ||
| population_census = | | population_census = 38,488,967 | ||
| population_census_year = 2020 | | population_census_year = 2020 | ||
| population_estimate = {{IncreaseNeutral}} | | population_estimate = {{IncreaseNeutral}} 40,417,289 | ||
| population_estimate_year = | | population_estimate_year = 2024 | ||
| population_density_km2 = | | population_density_km2 = | ||
| population_density_sq_mi = | | population_density_sq_mi = | ||
| ethnic_groups = {{unbulleted list | | ethnic_groups = {{unbulleted list | ||
| | | 84.8% [[Kostrols|Kostrol]] | ||
| | | 8.3% [[Mavians|Mavian]] | ||
| | | 6.9% [[Ethnic groups in Kostrolia|other]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| ethnic_groups_year = 2020 | | ethnic_groups_year = 2020 | ||
| religion = {{ublist|item_style=white-space | | religion = {{ublist|item_style=white-space;|53.5% {{wp|Irreligion}} | ||
| 53.5% {{wp|Irreligion}} | {{Tree list}} | ||
* 29.7% [[Vessonism]] | |||
| 3.2% [[Religion in Kostrolia|other]] | ** 27.5% [[Reformed Vessonism]] | ||
| 8.1% unanswered | ** 1.3% [[Universal Vessonism]] | ||
** 1.1% other Vessonist | |||
{{Tree list/end}}|3.2% [[Religion in Kostrolia|other]]|8.1% unanswered | |||
}} | }} | ||
| religion_year = 2020 | | religion_year = 2020 | ||
| government_type = {{wp|Unitary parliamentary republic}} | | government_type = {{wp|Unitary parliamentary republic}} | ||
| leader_title1 = [[President of Kostrolia|President]] | | leader_title1 = [[President of Kostrolia|President]] | ||
| leader_name1 = [[Viktor | | leader_name1 = [[Viktor Markovič]] | ||
| leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Kostrolia|Prime Minister]] | | leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Kostrolia|Prime Minister]] | ||
| leader_name2 = [[Monika | | leader_name2 = [[Monika Pribanič]] | ||
| legislature = [[Parliament of Kostrolia|Parliament]] | | legislature = [[Parliament of Kostrolia|Parliament]] | ||
| sovereignty_type = [[History of Kostrolia|Formation]] | | sovereignty_type = [[History of Kostrolia|Formation]] | ||
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| established_event7 = [[Constitution of Kostrolia|Current constitution]] | | established_event7 = [[Constitution of Kostrolia|Current constitution]] | ||
| established_date7 = 27 October 1961 | | established_date7 = 27 October 1961 | ||
| area_km2 = | | area_km2 = | ||
| area_sq_mi = | | area_sq_mi = | ||
| percent_water = | | percent_water = | ||
| GDP_PPP = {{increase}} $ | | GDP_PPP = {{increase}} $2.323 trillion | ||
| GDP_PPP_year = | | GDP_PPP_year = 2024 | ||
| GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} $ | | GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} $57,475 | ||
| GDP_nominal = {{increase}} $ | | GDP_nominal = {{increase}} $1.359 trillion | ||
| GDP_nominal_year = | | GDP_nominal_year = 2024 | ||
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $ | | GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} $33,624 | ||
| Gini = 24.7 | | Gini = 24.7 | ||
| Gini_year = 2021 | | Gini_year = 2021 | ||
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| HDI_year = 2021 | | HDI_year = 2021 | ||
| HDI_change = increase | | HDI_change = increase | ||
| time_zone = [[International Standard Time|IST]]-? ([[Eastern Vistozia Time|EVT]]) | |||
| DST_note = ''{{wp|Daylight saving time|DST}} is not observed.'' | |||
| currency = [[Kostrolian gabro|Gabro]] (₲) | | currency = [[Kostrolian gabro|Gabro]] (₲) | ||
| currency_code = KSG | | currency_code = KSG | ||
| date_format = dd.mm.yyyy ({{Wp|Common Era|CE}}) | | date_format = dd.mm.yyyy ({{Wp|Common Era|CE}}) | ||
| drives_on = right | | drives_on = right | ||
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'''Kostrolia''' ( | '''Kostrolia''' ([[Kostrol language|Kostrol]]: ''Kostrolska''), officially the '''People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia''' (Kostrol: ''Demokratiska Armodna Republika Kostroljski''), is a country in [[Northeastern Vistozia]]. It has a population of 40,417,289. Kostrolia is situated between the river [[Kara (river)|Kara]] and the [[Bay of Posana]]. It borders [[Tsloboda]] to the north, [[Erska]] and [[Selemina]] to the west, and [[Erubor]] to the south. Kostrolia is [[Administrative divisions of Kostrolia|administratively divided]] into 16 [[Counties of Kostrolia|counties]], based around its [[historic counties of Kostrolia|historic counties]] that [[Unification of Kostrolia|united]] to form Kostrolia in 1847. Its capital and most populous city is [[Ikhov]]. Other major urban areas in Kostrolia include [[Kanžara]], [[Zaimak-ana-Kari]], and [[Vuma]]. | ||
Modern Kostrolia was initially settled by the [[Kari peoples]], a group of several peoples originating from central | Modern Kostrolia was initially settled by the [[Kari peoples]], a group of several peoples originating from central Vistozia. The Kari peoples in the area were conquered by the [[Kostrols]] and [[Mavians]] in the 2nd century BCE, who settled the land themselves. The [[Republic of Ikhov]] ruled the region from 107 to 356. As the Republic of Ikhov collapsed, the 16 historic counties of Kostrolia were established. The counties maintained relatively good relations with each other throughout the centuries, becoming important {{wp|international trade|trade}} partners and {{wp|military alliance|military allies}}. The [[Kostrolian Confederation]] was formed between them in 1759, which paved the way towards unification, which took place on 9 October 1847 with [[Treaty of Uzobala|the establishment]] of the [[Kingdom of Kostrolia]]. | ||
The first [[List of monarchs of the Kingdom of Kostrolia|Kostrolian monarchs]] were very popular with the people. They expanded the economy and increased cooperation between the constituent counties. However, consecutive monarchs began making more controversial decisions, which eventually led to the [[December Revolution (Kostrolia)|December Revolution]] of 1884, when the people of Kostrolia rose up against the monarchy in an 11-day conflict that led to the creation of the [[Republic of Kostrolia]] on 1 January 1885. In the early 20th century, a period of worldwide and [[Kostrolian Revolution|local instability]] triggered the [[Kostrolian Civil War]], a multi-party {{wp|civil war}} that lasted from 1919 to 1921. Its resolution established the [[United Socialist States of Kostrols and Mavians]], or USSKM for short, a federation adhering to [[Korenism|the views]] of [[Siniša Koren]]. The USSKM was a {{wp|one-party state}} throughout its entire history, though it is sometimes classified as a {{wp|benevolent dictatorship}} due to its widely-perceived leniency on {{wp|civil liberties}}. The USSKM was [[Dissolution of the USSKM|dissolved]] on 25 October 1961 following [[1961 Kostrolian coup d'état|a coup d'état]] executed by the [[Kostrolian Front for Freedom and Democracy]] (KFFD) with assistance from several factions of the [[Armed Forces of the USSKM|armed forces]]. On 27 October 1961, the [[Constitution of Kostrolia|current constitution]] was adopted, officially establishing the People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia. | The first [[List of monarchs of the Kingdom of Kostrolia|Kostrolian monarchs]] were very popular with the people. They expanded the economy and increased cooperation between the constituent counties. However, consecutive monarchs began making more controversial decisions, which eventually led to the [[December Revolution (Kostrolia)|December Revolution]] of 1884, when the people of Kostrolia rose up against the monarchy in an 11-day conflict that led to the creation of the [[Republic of Kostrolia]] on 1 January 1885. In the early 20th century, a period of [[Era of Turbulence|worldwide]] and [[Kostrolian Revolution|local instability]] triggered the [[Kostrolian Civil War]], a multi-party {{wp|civil war}} that lasted from 1919 to 1921. Its resolution established the [[United Socialist States of Kostrols and Mavians]], or USSKM for short, a federation adhering to [[Korenism|the views]] of [[Siniša Koren]]. The USSKM was a {{wp|one-party state}} throughout its entire history, though it is sometimes classified as a {{wp|benevolent dictatorship}} due to its widely-perceived leniency on {{wp|civil liberties}}. The USSKM was [[Dissolution of the USSKM|dissolved]] on 25 October 1961 following [[1961 Kostrolian coup d'état|a coup d'état]] executed by the [[Kostrolian Front for Freedom and Democracy]] (KFFD) with assistance from several factions of the [[Armed Forces of the USSKM|armed forces]]. On 27 October 1961, the [[Constitution of Kostrolia|current constitution]] was adopted, officially establishing the People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia. | ||
Kostrolia is a {{wp|unitary parliamentary republic}}, with {{wp|socialism|socialist}} and {{wp|liberalism|liberal}} ideals referenced in the constitution and seen through many of its {{wp|policy|policies}}. Kostrolia has been described as a {{wp|regional power}} in [[ | Kostrolia is a {{wp|unitary parliamentary republic}}, with {{wp|socialism|socialist}} and {{wp|liberalism|liberal}} ideals referenced in the constitution and seen through many of its {{wp|policy|policies}}. Kostrolia has been described as a {{wp|regional power}} in [[Northeastern Vistozia]] with [[Economy of Kostrolia|a strong economy]] and [[Kostrolian Armed Forces|military]]. By {{wp|purchasing power parity|PPP}}, it has the world's [[List of countries by GDP (Tengri)|17th-strongest economy]] and Vistozia's 3rd-strongest economy. Its economy mainly revolves around the industrial and scientific sectors and is one of the world's fastest growing economies due to numerous factors including {{wp|petroleum}} and {{wp|natural gas}} [[Oil and natural gas reserves in Kostrolia|reserves]], a growing [[Mining in Kostrolia|mining]] industry, and [[Tourism in Kostrolia|tourism]]. It is a {{wp|developed country}} that offers [[Social security in Kostrolia|social security]], [[Healthcare in Kostrolia|universal health care]], and tuition-free [[Education in Kostrolia#Tertiary education|tertiary education]]. According to the {{wp|Gini coefficient}}, Kostrolia has one of the lowest {{wp|economic inequality|income inequalities}} in the world. It also has a high {{wp|Human Development Index}} rating. Kostrolia is a member of the [[World Government]], [[DOTO]], and the [[EVEU]]<!-- Eastern Vistozian Economic Union -->. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The name ''Kostrolia'' derives from the name of the [[Kostrols]] combined with the | The name ''Kostrolia'' derives from the name of the [[Kostrols]] combined with the [[Romassan language|Romassan]] suffix ''-ia'' for land. The [[Kostrol language|Kostrol]] name is ''Kostrolska'', which has the same root, instead with the Kostrol suffix ''-ska'', also meaning land. The term ''Kostrol'' likely comes from the [[Proto-Kostrol language|Proto-Kostrol]] prefix ''kost-'' ([pertaining to] a field) and the suffix ''-rol'' (people), literally meaning "field people", making ''Kostrolia'' mean something like "land of the field people". | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Prehistory === | === Prehistory === | ||
[[File:Loewenmensch1.jpg|thumb|145px|right|The 37,000-year-old '' | [[File:Loewenmensch1.jpg|thumb|145px|right|The 37,000-year-old ''Lovalji irolček'' sculpture, made out of mammoth ivory, on display at the [[Vrabec Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology]] in [[Ikhov]].]] | ||
{{wp|Archaic humans}} first inhabited Kostrolia around 1.9 million years ago, in [[Southern Kostrolia]], | {{wp|Archaic humans}} first inhabited Kostrolia around 1.9 million years ago, in [[Southern Kostrolia]], particularly the county of [[Dobrija]]. {{wp|Flint}} tools from as old as 1.5 million years ago have been discovered across the country. Multiple caves in southern Kostrolia have provided large amounts of prehistoric information. {{wp|Radiocarbon dating}} methods have revealed that somewhat earlier species of archaic humans lived in Kostrolia some hundreds of thousands of years ago. | ||
The first {{wp|early modern humans}} in Kostrolia are speculated to have inhabited the area back to around 42,000 years ago. A 38,000-year-old mammoth ivory sculpture, known as the '' | The first {{wp|early modern humans}} in Kostrolia are speculated to have inhabited the area back to around 42,000 years ago. A 38,000-year-old mammoth ivory sculpture, known as the ''Lovalji irolček'' ("lion man" or "lion person"), was discovered in a cave in [[Pokarina]] county. The sculpture is the oldest confirmed statue in human history. Additional objects were also found in the same cave system, all dating back to around the same time. | ||
=== Classical history === | === Classical history === | ||
The origins of the [[Kari peoples]] date back to as late as 700 BCE, though recent estimates have placed their {{wp|ethnogenesis}} at around 500 BCE. They originated from south-central | The origins of the [[Kari peoples]] date back to as late as 700 BCE, though recent estimates have placed their {{wp|ethnogenesis}} at around 500 BCE. They originated from south-central [[Vistozia]] and eventually settled along the [[Kara (river)|river which now bears their name]], and from there the coast of the [[Bay of Posana]]. The numerous Kari tribes inhabited the region for a few centuries, eventually reaching up into the territory of modern-day [[Tsloboda]]. Starting in the second century BCE, the [[Kostrols]] and [[Mavians]], two closely-related northern Vistozian nomadic ethnic groups, invaded Kostrolia and conquered the Kari territories. The Kari peoples became extinct in the region soon after the invasion as the Kostrols and Mavians replaced them as the primary inhabitants of the region. | ||
In 107 CE, the [[Republic of Ikhov]] was established. An early democracy, it was originally centred around the city of [[Ikhov]], an important ancient port city. After its establishment, it quickly conquered several other Kostrol states around the Bay of Posana, and, at its highest extent in 328 CE, possessed around 91% of modern Kostrolia. It collapsed in 356 CE following turmoil in its government into the 16 [[Historic counties of Kostrolia|historic counties of Kostrolia]]. | In 107 CE, the [[Republic of Ikhov]] was established. An early democracy, it was originally centred around the city of [[Ikhov]], an important ancient port city. After its establishment, it quickly conquered several other Kostrol states around the Bay of Posana, and, at its highest extent in 328 CE, possessed around 91% of modern Kostrolia. It collapsed in 356 CE following turmoil in its government into the 16 [[Historic counties of Kostrolia|historic counties of Kostrolia]]. | ||
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=== Middle Ages === | === Middle Ages === | ||
Tensions between the counties quickly erupted into [[Posana War|a full war]] in 588 CE, which started over territorial disputes between [[Posana | Tensions between the counties quickly erupted into [[Posana War|a full war]] in 588 CE, which started over territorial disputes between [[Posana County|Posana]] and [[Kišazem]] and a subsequent [[Battle of Laguna Mari|naval skirmish]]. The Posana War lasted until 594 CE and was fought between a majority of the 16 counties. The resolution of the Posana War, following Posana's victory, saw Kišazem and its allies lose land and gold, but it had a heavy toll on human lives for both sides. This swayed public opinion towards a more peaceful coexistence between the counties for the sake of trade and mutual protection. | ||
The | The [[Middle Ages (Tengri)|Middle Ages]] proved to be a challenge for the Kostrolian counties. {{wp|Population decline}} was the main issue that faced Kostrolian society, but several counties also collapsed multiple times throughout the period, leaving them in a state of anarchy for some time. Invasions by the northern Vistozian [[Kambyks]] weakened the Kostrolian authorities further. [[1234 Kalovitica War|A war]] broke out between [[Kalovitica County|Kalovitica]] and some of its neighbours in 1234, causing further devastation. However, the 14th and 15th centuries, known as the "Time of Restoration", proved to be calmer and allowed for reparation. During this period, the {{wp|religion}} of [[Vessonism]] spread to Kostrolia from [[Kulanthir]], quickly replacing traditional Kostrol and Mavian beliefs and becoming the dominant religion of Kostrolia. In the late 1400s, the counties of [[Pokarina]] and Dobrija launched [[Komija War|an invasion]] south to disperse the Kambyks there who were raiding across the river into their territory. | ||
=== Early modern history === | === Early modern history === | ||
The {{wp|early modern period}} gave way to numerous innovations in Kostrolia, as well as some brought over from other civilisations. {{wp|Mercantilism}} became the dominant economic theory in nearly every county and trade started with farther regions. Coastal counties, especially Posana and Kišazem, the two strongest Kostrol powers and staunch rivals, launched massive programs of {{wp|Geographical exploration|exploration}}, making some of the first and most detailed maps of Northern Vistozia for the time. Contact was made with several civilisations previously unknown to the Kostrols and Mavians, and they traded exotic goods native to their respective lands. Posana developed a strong relationship with [[Selon]], which was undergoing a period of change and development. | |||
Relations between the counties substantially improved during the early modern period as the counties focused more on trade and development instead of conflict between them. However, in what is now regarded as the last major conflict between the Kostrolian counties, Posana [[Attack on Zelekost Harbor|attacked]] [[Zelekost Harbor]], the main {{wp|shipyard}} of the [[Kišazemite Navy]]. The attack and subsequent battle left the Kišazemite Navy crippled, though the {{wp|flagship}} of the [[Posanan Navy]], the ''Bullshark'' (''Morskiva'' in Kostrol), sustained heavy damage. The [[War of the Northern Waves|conflict]] was primarily fought at sea, with few land confrontations, and took place in 1694. | |||
The war put a dent in relations between some of the counties, but this dent was quickly repaired by the beginning of the 18th century as the idea of potential unification gained traction. In 1722, the [[Mavian Confederation]] was formed between the [[Mavia (region)|Mavian]] counties of [[Kalovitica County|Kalovitica]], [[Koprešič]], [[Mivno County|Mivno]], and [[Omista]]. The Mavian Confederation's law and premise were used as an inspiration for supporters of a full Kostrolian {{wp|confederation}}. In July of 1759, the monarchs of all 16 counties met in [[Armin]], [[Đobić]] to discuss a possible confederation. After some deliberation, all 16 counties agreed to the terms and signed the [[Treaty of Armin]], establishing the [[Kostrolian Confederation]]. The Kostrolian Confederation encouraged immense cooperation between the counties, which proved to be beneficial for the economy and military, with the confederation becoming a formidable power in the region. This led to support for total unification of Kostrolia to grow. | |||
=== Unification === | === Unification === | ||
In August of 1847, the leaders of the Kostrolian counties once again met to discuss unification, this time in [[Uzobala]], [[Štokatja]]. There would be many meetings over the next few months, until an agreement was finally made. The [[Treaty of Uzobala]] formally proclaimed the [[Unification of Kostrolia|unification]] of the [[Kingdom of Kostrolia]] in October of 1847. The first [[List of monarchs of the Kingdom of Kostrolia|king]] of Kostrolia, [[Stephen I of Kostrolia|Stephen I]] was {{wp|Elective monarchy|elected}} immediately after unification. | |||
=== December Revolution === | === December Revolution === | ||
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== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
Kostrolia is a {{wp|Unitary state|unitary}}, {{wp|Parliamentary system|parliamentary}}, {{wp|Representative democracy|representative democratic}} republic. The [[President of Kostrolia|president]], currently [[Viktor | Kostrolia is a {{wp|Unitary state|unitary}}, {{wp|Parliamentary system|parliamentary}}, {{wp|Representative democracy|representative democratic}} republic. The [[President of Kostrolia|president]], currently [[Viktor Markovič]], is a mostly representative role, though the president has the right to act politically and also has some {{wp|reserve powers}}. The {{wp|head of government}} is the [[Prime Minister of Kostrolia|prime minister]], currently [[Monika Pribanič]]. {{wp|Legislative power}} is vested in [[Parliament of Kostrolia|Parliament]], which is a {{wp|Unicameralism|unicameral}} {{wp|legislature}} [[Elections in Kostrolia|elected]] with a {{wp|panachage}} {{wp|electoral system}}. | ||
=== Administrative divisions === | === Administrative divisions === | ||
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People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia Demokratiska Armodna Republika Kostroljski (Kostrol) | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Motto: "Tsvoboda ja Esnaga" (Kostrol) "Freedom is Strength" | |
| Anthem: Himna Tsvobode (Kostrol) "Anthem of Freedom" | |
| Capital and largest city | Ikhov |
| Official language | Kostrol |
| Regional languages | Mavian[a] |
| Ethnic groups (2020) | |
| Religion (2020) |
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| Demonym(s) | Kostrolian |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic |
| Viktor Markovič | |
| Monika Pribanič | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Formation | |
| 9 October 1847 | |
| 22 December 1884 | |
• Republic | 1 January 1885 |
| 9 May 1919 | |
• USSKM | 16 March 1921 |
| 25 October 1961 | |
| 27 October 1961 | |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate |  40,417,289 |
• 2020 census | 38,488,967 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2024 estimate |
• Total |  $2.323 trillion |
• Per capita | $57,475 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2024 estimate |
• Total | $1.359 trillion |
• Per capita | $33,624 |
| Gini (2021) |  24.7low |
| HDI (2021) | 0.929 very high |
| Currency | Gabro (₲) (KSG) |
| Time zone | IST-? (EVT) |
| DST is not observed. | |
| Date format | dd.mm.yyyy (CE) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +63 |
| Internet TLD | .ks |
Kostrolia (Kostrol: Kostrolska), officially the People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia (Kostrol: Demokratiska Armodna Republika Kostroljski), is a country in Northeastern Vistozia. It has a population of 40,417,289. Kostrolia is situated between the river Kara and the Bay of Posana. It borders Tsloboda to the north, Erska and Selemina to the west, and Erubor to the south. Kostrolia is administratively divided into 16 counties, based around its historic counties that united to form Kostrolia in 1847. Its capital and most populous city is Ikhov. Other major urban areas in Kostrolia include Kanžara, Zaimak-ana-Kari, and Vuma.
Modern Kostrolia was initially settled by the Kari peoples, a group of several peoples originating from central Vistozia. The Kari peoples in the area were conquered by the Kostrols and Mavians in the 2nd century BCE, who settled the land themselves. The Republic of Ikhov ruled the region from 107 to 356. As the Republic of Ikhov collapsed, the 16 historic counties of Kostrolia were established. The counties maintained relatively good relations with each other throughout the centuries, becoming important trade partners and military allies. The Kostrolian Confederation was formed between them in 1759, which paved the way towards unification, which took place on 9 October 1847 with the establishment of the Kingdom of Kostrolia.
The first Kostrolian monarchs were very popular with the people. They expanded the economy and increased cooperation between the constituent counties. However, consecutive monarchs began making more controversial decisions, which eventually led to the December Revolution of 1884, when the people of Kostrolia rose up against the monarchy in an 11-day conflict that led to the creation of the Republic of Kostrolia on 1 January 1885. In the early 20th century, a period of worldwide and local instability triggered the Kostrolian Civil War, a multi-party civil war that lasted from 1919 to 1921. Its resolution established the United Socialist States of Kostrols and Mavians, or USSKM for short, a federation adhering to the views of Siniša Koren. The USSKM was a one-party state throughout its entire history, though it is sometimes classified as a benevolent dictatorship due to its widely-perceived leniency on civil liberties. The USSKM was dissolved on 25 October 1961 following a coup d'état executed by the Kostrolian Front for Freedom and Democracy (KFFD) with assistance from several factions of the armed forces. On 27 October 1961, the current constitution was adopted, officially establishing the People's Democratic Republic of Kostrolia.
Kostrolia is a unitary parliamentary republic, with socialist and liberal ideals referenced in the constitution and seen through many of its policies. Kostrolia has been described as a regional power in Northeastern Vistozia with a strong economy and military. By PPP, it has the world's 17th-strongest economy and Vistozia's 3rd-strongest economy. Its economy mainly revolves around the industrial and scientific sectors and is one of the world's fastest growing economies due to numerous factors including petroleum and natural gas reserves, a growing mining industry, and tourism. It is a developed country that offers social security, universal health care, and tuition-free tertiary education. According to the Gini coefficient, Kostrolia has one of the lowest income inequalities in the world. It also has a high Human Development Index rating. Kostrolia is a member of the World Government, DOTO, and the EVEU.
Etymology
The name Kostrolia derives from the name of the Kostrols combined with the Romassan suffix -ia for land. The Kostrol name is Kostrolska, which has the same root, instead with the Kostrol suffix -ska, also meaning land. The term Kostrol likely comes from the Proto-Kostrol prefix kost- ([pertaining to] a field) and the suffix -rol (people), literally meaning "field people", making Kostrolia mean something like "land of the field people".
History
Prehistory
Archaic humans first inhabited Kostrolia around 1.9 million years ago, in Southern Kostrolia, particularly the county of Dobrija. Flint tools from as old as 1.5 million years ago have been discovered across the country. Multiple caves in southern Kostrolia have provided large amounts of prehistoric information. Radiocarbon dating methods have revealed that somewhat earlier species of archaic humans lived in Kostrolia some hundreds of thousands of years ago.
The first early modern humans in Kostrolia are speculated to have inhabited the area back to around 42,000 years ago. A 38,000-year-old mammoth ivory sculpture, known as the Lovalji irolček ("lion man" or "lion person"), was discovered in a cave in Pokarina county. The sculpture is the oldest confirmed statue in human history. Additional objects were also found in the same cave system, all dating back to around the same time.
Classical history
The origins of the Kari peoples date back to as late as 700 BCE, though recent estimates have placed their ethnogenesis at around 500 BCE. They originated from south-central Vistozia and eventually settled along the river which now bears their name, and from there the coast of the Bay of Posana. The numerous Kari tribes inhabited the region for a few centuries, eventually reaching up into the territory of modern-day Tsloboda. Starting in the second century BCE, the Kostrols and Mavians, two closely-related northern Vistozian nomadic ethnic groups, invaded Kostrolia and conquered the Kari territories. The Kari peoples became extinct in the region soon after the invasion as the Kostrols and Mavians replaced them as the primary inhabitants of the region.
In 107 CE, the Republic of Ikhov was established. An early democracy, it was originally centred around the city of Ikhov, an important ancient port city. After its establishment, it quickly conquered several other Kostrol states around the Bay of Posana, and, at its highest extent in 328 CE, possessed around 91% of modern Kostrolia. It collapsed in 356 CE following turmoil in its government into the 16 historic counties of Kostrolia.
Middle Ages
Tensions between the counties quickly erupted into a full war in 588 CE, which started over territorial disputes between Posana and Kišazem and a subsequent naval skirmish. The Posana War lasted until 594 CE and was fought between a majority of the 16 counties. The resolution of the Posana War, following Posana's victory, saw Kišazem and its allies lose land and gold, but it had a heavy toll on human lives for both sides. This swayed public opinion towards a more peaceful coexistence between the counties for the sake of trade and mutual protection.
The Middle Ages proved to be a challenge for the Kostrolian counties. Population decline was the main issue that faced Kostrolian society, but several counties also collapsed multiple times throughout the period, leaving them in a state of anarchy for some time. Invasions by the northern Vistozian Kambyks weakened the Kostrolian authorities further. A war broke out between Kalovitica and some of its neighbours in 1234, causing further devastation. However, the 14th and 15th centuries, known as the "Time of Restoration", proved to be calmer and allowed for reparation. During this period, the religion of Vessonism spread to Kostrolia from Kulanthir, quickly replacing traditional Kostrol and Mavian beliefs and becoming the dominant religion of Kostrolia. In the late 1400s, the counties of Pokarina and Dobrija launched an invasion south to disperse the Kambyks there who were raiding across the river into their territory.
Early modern history
The early modern period gave way to numerous innovations in Kostrolia, as well as some brought over from other civilisations. Mercantilism became the dominant economic theory in nearly every county and trade started with farther regions. Coastal counties, especially Posana and Kišazem, the two strongest Kostrol powers and staunch rivals, launched massive programs of exploration, making some of the first and most detailed maps of Northern Vistozia for the time. Contact was made with several civilisations previously unknown to the Kostrols and Mavians, and they traded exotic goods native to their respective lands. Posana developed a strong relationship with Selon, which was undergoing a period of change and development.
Relations between the counties substantially improved during the early modern period as the counties focused more on trade and development instead of conflict between them. However, in what is now regarded as the last major conflict between the Kostrolian counties, Posana attacked Zelekost Harbor, the main shipyard of the Kišazemite Navy. The attack and subsequent battle left the Kišazemite Navy crippled, though the flagship of the Posanan Navy, the Bullshark (Morskiva in Kostrol), sustained heavy damage. The conflict was primarily fought at sea, with few land confrontations, and took place in 1694.
The war put a dent in relations between some of the counties, but this dent was quickly repaired by the beginning of the 18th century as the idea of potential unification gained traction. In 1722, the Mavian Confederation was formed between the Mavian counties of Kalovitica, Koprešič, Mivno, and Omista. The Mavian Confederation's law and premise were used as an inspiration for supporters of a full Kostrolian confederation. In July of 1759, the monarchs of all 16 counties met in Armin, Đobić to discuss a possible confederation. After some deliberation, all 16 counties agreed to the terms and signed the Treaty of Armin, establishing the Kostrolian Confederation. The Kostrolian Confederation encouraged immense cooperation between the counties, which proved to be beneficial for the economy and military, with the confederation becoming a formidable power in the region. This led to support for total unification of Kostrolia to grow.
Unification
In August of 1847, the leaders of the Kostrolian counties once again met to discuss unification, this time in Uzobala, Štokatja. There would be many meetings over the next few months, until an agreement was finally made. The Treaty of Uzobala formally proclaimed the unification of the Kingdom of Kostrolia in October of 1847. The first king of Kostrolia, Stephen I was elected immediately after unification.
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Kostrolia is a unitary, parliamentary, representative democratic republic. The president, currently Viktor Markovič, is a mostly representative role, though the president has the right to act politically and also has some reserve powers. The head of government is the prime minister, currently Monika Pribanič. Legislative power is vested in Parliament, which is a unicameral legislature elected with a panachage electoral system.