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|conventional_long_name = The United Kingdom of Wallenland
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|native_name =           Olo Reińo Unidó pā Walénhátao
| conventional_long_name = The United Kingdom of Wallenland
|image_flag = [[File:Flag_of_Wallenland.png|320 × 168 px|thumb|right|Flag of Wallenland]]
| native_name           =  
|national_motto = ¡Libínas jía Iniftina’ōllojas!
| image_flag             = [[File:Wallenland2Flag.png|150px]]
|national_anthem = The Fatherland's Chant
| image_coat            = [[File:CoA Empire of Brazil (1870-1889).svg|80px]]
|capital = [[Vao'okoà]]
| national_motto         = [[Wallen language|Wallen]]: 𞤂𞤭𞤦𞤫𞥈𞤪𞤼𞤢𞥇𞤲𞤣𞤮 𞤺𞤢𞤲 𞤶𞤢𞥈𞤤𞤸𞤮 (Libértàndo gan jálho)<br>[[wikipedia:Portuguese language|Qoati]]: Liberdade e Deus<br>[[wikipedia:English language|English]]: Freedom and God
|largest_city = Vao'okò
| national_anthem       = [[Wallen language|Wallen]]: 𞤖𞤭𞥈𞤲𞤮𞥂𞤮 𞤨𞤢𞤤 𞤣𞤢𞤤𞤨𞤢𞤼𞤪𞤭𞥈𞤮𞤼𞤢𞥈𞤲𞤣𞤢𞤾𞤢𞥈𞤲 (Híno'o pal dalpatríotándaván)<br>
|official_languages = [[Wallen]]
[[wikipedia:Portuguese language|Qoati]]: Hino dos Patriotas <br>
|regional_languages = Walaikweatem<br>Walā-emēri
[[wikipedia:English language|English]]: Anthem of the Patriots<br>
|religion =           50.3% None
[[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=File:Hino-Nacional-Brasil-instrumental-mec.ogg|200px]]
32.4% Christianity
| capital                = [[San Nikolo]]
* 25.3%  Catholicism
| largest_city          = San Nikolo
* 3.3% Other Christian
| official_languages    = [[Wallen language|Wallen]]<br>[[wikipedia:Portuguese language|Qoati]]
11.6% Islam<br>
| regional_languages    =
5.2% [[Sidífism]]<br>
| religion              = WIP
0.5% Other
| demonym               = Wallenlander
|demonym =           Wallen,<br>Wallern/Waller <small>(archaic)</small>
| government_type       = Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
|government_type =   Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
| leader_title1         = [[Monarchy of Wallenland|King]]
|leader_title1 =     Monarch
| leader_name1           = [[Tiàgò III pā Wálolénlò]]
|leader_name1 =     [[Lo'ánma Vaopō Alo'ōpoita Logulika hō Walén]]
| leader_title2         = [[Prime Minister of Wallenland|Prime Minister]]
|leader_title2 =     Prime Minister
| leader_name2           = [[Kórtèz Hókoà-zá-jápà-láhàti]]
|leader_name2 =     [[Kahia'ika Alo'abàkradíno]]
| legislature            = Grand Assembly
|legislature            = Grand Assembly
| upper_house            = Higher Chamber
|upper_house            = Higher Chamber
| lower_house            = Lower Chamber
|lower_house            = Lower Chamber
| sovereignty_type       =  
|sovereignty_type =  
| established_event1     = Quetanan proprietary colony
|established_event1 = Quetanan proprietary colony
| established_date1     = mid 1500s
|established_date1 = mid 1500s
| established_event2     = Skithan-Quetanan dominion
|established_event2 = Skithan-Quetanan dominion
| established_date2     = 1734
|established_date2 = 1734
| established_event3     = Quetanan dominion
|established_event3 = Quetanan dominion
| established_date3     = 1878
|established_date3 = 1878
| established_event4     = Independence
|established_event4 = Independence
| established_date4     = 14th of November, 1957
|established_date4 = 14th of November, 1957
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| area_km2               = 45,200
|ns_links =        
| population_census     = 34.08 million
|area_km2 = 45,200
| population_census_year = 2022
|population_census = 11.36 million
| population_density_km2 = 754
|population_census_year = 2022
| GDP_nominal           = $106.13 billion
|population_density_km2 = 24
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = $9,343
|GDP_nominal = $86.530 billion
| Gini                   = 44
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $16,423
| HDI                   = 0.670
|Gini = 27.5
| HDI_year               = 2022
|HDI =       0.626
| currency               = Wallenlander Real (WR)
|HDI_year = 2021
| time_zone             =  
|currency = Wallene  (W)
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| calling_code           = +49
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'''Wallenland'''; officially known as the '''United Kingdom of Wallenland''', or by its native name '''Walénhátao''', is a multi-island country situated in the [[Cantalle Ocean]] and the [[Catahle Sea]] to its west, sharing a maritime border with [[Baystate]] to the south-west and geographically close to [[Terehan]] to the east and [[Kahului-Kanau]] to the south-east. The capital and largest city, [[Vao'okò]], serves as the main commercial and political centre, thanks to its geographic position in the resource rich [[Hoħoàkap Gulf]] and historic significance.
'''Wallenland''' or by its native name '''Wálolénlò-hátoà'''; officially known as the '''United Kingdom of Wallenland''', is a multi-island country situated in the [[Cantalle Ocean]] and the [[Catahle Sea]] to its west, sharing a maritime border with [[Baystate]] to the south-west and geographically close to [[Terehan]] to the east and [[Kahului-Kanau]] to the south-east. The capital city, [[Valhókoà]], serves as the nation's main commercial and political centre, and the largest and most populous city in Wallenland with more than 1.47 million residents, followed by [[Bàndarilàlaota]], [[Wālabàndaril]] and [[Saon Kóderò]].
 
First inhabited by humans from around 3000-1000 BC, the Wallenlander islands existed in total isolation till the arrival of [[Emmiria|Emmirian]] sailors in the 10th Century. Soon, merchants and religious figures began arriving to the islands and established several port towns; by the beginning of the 14th Century, much of the western Wallenlander islands was dominated by a growing class of Emmirian nobility born on the islands. [[Quetana|Quetanan]] explorers such as the likes of [[Almirian Gamor]] and [[Miguelito Passos]] encountered the islands in the early 1500s and by the 1600s various forts and settlements under  were set up, often fighting against the natives in conflicts collectively known as the [[First Wallenlander Wars]] until the creation of the [[Dominion of New ]] in 1575 under proper imperial overlook. After the vassalisation of Quetana by [[Skith]] in 1709, forced concessions of land and money from the Quetanans to the new [[]] were made and subsequent native raids increased on trading posts, settlements and even forts with many dead, injured, or kidnapped due to the natives' master {{wp|guerilla warfare}} and . Eventually, the Skithans decided on a median party that would establish order throughout native territory whilst representing , choosing the  tribe.
 
By mid-to-late 1700s, the Wálolénlò had garnered larger influence and dominance over southern natives and by the start of [[Barretoan Wars]], most of the clans were conquered. The Walén remained neutral in the war until several Skithan massacres and lootings caused the Wálolénlò to side with the Quetanans in reprisal attacks and ambushes. However, Quetanan-Wálolénlò relations broke down shortly after the Barretoan Wars as Quetana intended to fully centralise the state by drawing the Wallenlander islands closer whilst the Wallenlanders wanted to keep their autonomy - leading to the [[2nd Wallenlander Wars]] that lasted till 1878 when the  was signed on July 18th, formally bringing conflict to a rest. On August 21st the [[First Constitution of the Dominion]] was signed, creating the [[Dominion of Wallenland]]. In 1912, the [[Wallene Civil War]] occurred due to a succession crisis, economic hardship and rise of nationalism. The war between the Liberals and conservatives over their proposed monarchs: [[Bájágàgiàŕáta pā Wālolénlò]] and [[Jòrgé pā Wālolénlò]], respectively; the Liberals eventually won the war and a treaty signed at [[Sandan Manor]] in 1915.
 
A cultural golden age came after the civil war that lasted for nearly four decades but was disrupted by the [[World War (Iearth)|World War]] with young Wallenlander men conscripted into the [[Wallenland Regiment]] following Quetana's entrance in the war. After the war, the question of independence had arisen once again with pro-independence groups and sentiments rising to a new high and significant displeasure over the new status quo with the continued military activity on the islands, decreasing quality of life, continued discrimination and poor standards leading to riots and worker strikes that often led to a bloody response and the instalment of martial law, culminating in the  that led to the end of martial law and a vote on independence on November 3rd, 1957 - 10 days later, the results were revealed with an overwhelming 97.7% having voted in favour of independence.
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== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
The title ''Wallenland'' or ''Walénhátao'' originally derives from the '''Walén''', a chiefdom that had dominated much of the islands from the early 1700s to around the beginning of the 1800s with the name roughly translating from the Old Wallen ''big turtle'' and the suffix ''-land'' later added by Skithan cartographers and state-officials. Other variations include the Qoati ''Wallenlândia''.
The title ''Wallenland'' or ''Wálolénlò-hátoà'' originally derives from the '''Wálolénlò''' tribe, a tribe ruled  [[]] ''big turtle'' and the suffix ''-land'' later added by Skithan cartographers and state-officials. Other variations include the Qoati ''Wallenlândia''.


== History ==
== History ==
=== Pre-History (Before 900) ===
=== Pre-History (Before 900) ===
Main article: [[Pre-Colonial Wallenland]]<br>
Main article: [[Pre-Colonial Wallenland]]<br>
Wallenland is theorised to have been inhabited by humans who migrated around 5 KYA - 3 KYA from South-Eastern [[Adula]], the Wallene islands were separated into several independent chiefdoms governed by a '''fajè''' who often gave tribute to a greater authority to the '''fajèkap''', who would serve as a major religious and political figure who was given the powers of a mediatator of petty rivalries to conflicts between the chiefs.
Wallenland is theorised to have been inhabited by humans who migrated around 5 - 3 KYA from [[Adula]], the Wallenlander islands were separated into several independent tribes governed by a '''vájònò''' who often gave tribute to a greater authority known as the '''wálovájònò''', who would serve as a major religious and political figure and mediatator of rivalries and conflicts between the tribes.
This relationship of tribute-giving from the chiefs and loyalty (to a certain extent) and in return, the fajèkap's would recognise the legitimisation of the chiefs and maintain religious power.
This relationship of tributes, allegiance and loyalty (to a certain extent) from the individual vájònò to the wálovájònò and in return, the wálovájònò would recognise the vájònò's legitimacy and maintaining, or often improving, their religious and political stature.


===Emmirian Contact and Growth of Power (900 - 1500) ===
===Emmirian Contact (900 - 1500)===
Main article: [[Colonial Wallenland (900 - 1878)]]<br>
Main article: [[Colonial Wallenland (900 - 1878)]]<br>
Then, by around the early to middle 900s, [[Emmiria|Emmirian]] merchants began to visit the islands to trade for goods and slaves and establish ports along the western coast. These merchants and their future generations would gradually etch themselves into Wallene society and dominate much of the Wallene islands, able to maintain power over the trade routes with a more developed military and introducing Islam and its standards and the Emmirian language would weaken the traditional fajèkap authority. This would bring about the chiefs' increasing independence from the fajèkap and eventually, disregarding the old guard which saw the fajèkaps' influence dwindle until the title was nothing much but meaningless.
Then, by around the early to middle 900s, [[Emmiria|Emmirian]] merchants began to visit the islands to trade for goods and slaves and establish ports along the western coast. These merchants and their future generations would gradually etch themselves into Wallene society and dominate much of the Wallene islands, able to maintain power over the trade routes with a more developed military and introducing Islam and its standards and the Emmirian language would weaken the traditional fajèkap authority. This would bring about the vájònògò increasing independence from the wálovájònò and eventually, disregarding the old guard which saw the ' influence dwindle until the title was nothing much but meaningless.
The more wealthier and powerful Emmirians then began to establish '''sultantes''' and '''emirates''' after the significant losses of Emmirian land and power in the 1300s, overseeing the spread of Islam throughout the archipelago - an action that still resounds in [[Islam in Wallenland|modern-day demographics]]
The more wealthier and powerful Emmirians then began to establish sultantes and emirates after the significant losses of Emmirian land and power in the 1300s, overseeing the spread of Islam throughout the archipelago - an action that still resounds in [[Islam in Wallenland|modern-day demographics]]


===Colonisation and settlement (1500 - 1841)===
===Quetanan colonisation (1500 - 1709)===
[[Quetana|Quetanan]] contact would occur in the early 1500s as Quetanan navigators such as [[Almirian Gamor]] and [[Miguelito Passos]] began to use the islands as stop-over and progressively, the Quetana Empire began to send settlers and establish settlements. Gradually, victorious through the [[1st Wallene Wars|multiple conflicts between Quetana and the Wallens]] in the 16th Century would lead to the beginning of Quetanan domination for over 400 years, which saw the introduction of Quetanan culture and Verdusan Catholicism and military and maritime advancements.
[[Quetana|Quetanan]] contact would occur in the early 1500s as Quetanan navigators such as [[Almirian Gamor]] and [[Miguelito Passos]] began to use the islands as stop-over and progressively, the Quetana Empire began to send settlers and establish settlements. Gradually, they became victorious through the [[1st Wallenlander Wars]] between Quetanan colonists and the natives in the 16th Century and would lead to the beginning of Quetanan domination for over 400 years, which saw the introduction of Quetanan culture and Verdusan Catholicism and military and maritime advancements.


====Proprietary Colonisation====
===Skithan Conquest and Colonisation (1709 - 1841)===
At first, Quetanan colonisation was several private companies were able to govern their own ports and send off expeditions to establish reliable settlements which saw minimal imperial regulation and intervention for much the middle to late 1500s until the creation of the '''Companhia Imperial das Ilhas das Especiarias Quetanan'''; the CIIEQ in 1603 which was to be governed by a '''director''', selected by the Quetanan emperor. This system oversaw the taming of the islands, wielding a joint imperial-private army and a formidable navy of their own.
The [[Skith|Skithan]] vassalisation of Quetana in 1709 during the [[Skithan Expansionist War]] saw the mass loss of autonomy of the CIIEQ and the relinquishment of three important ports: [[Vaowinásònak|Porto de Nova Ledua]], [[Alomínah|Porto de Nova Vongane]], and [[Bəpa'ulatajāpe'alosidadi|Porto da Vitória Tarijar]]. This and along with the establishment of the more favoured '''Skithan Spice Islands Royal Company'''; the SSIRC in the [[Bassari Charter|same treaty]] would bring the CIIEQ into economic decline until its closure in 1841.
The company became rich from acting as a stop-over for other Quetanan vessels from other colonies trading between the Wallens for spices, fabrics, and slaves and shipping these goods to be sold in the Quetanan mainland despite the hostilities between the native Wallens and the Quetanans and was a geographically important point, linking to the Quetanan colonies in the Southern Cantalle Ocean and Quetanan Adula.
Though the coastal regions were mostly dealt with and loyal colonial settlements were built, further inland still existed the chiefdoms - fighting and trading amongst each other along with Quetanan and now Skithan traders and entrepueners. Raids were common amongst the chiefdoms, however, as authority and military strength weakened in the Quetanan territories and the SSIRC employed less prepared volunteers into militias, the raids expanded to Quetanan and Skithan holdings which would hinder both economically, so, a decision between the two companies following a meeting in [[Skithiana]] was made to establish a greater dominion through the few loyalist chiefdoms with the more stronger and formidable '''Walén''' and their war-like chief, [[Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona pā Walén]] being chosen.
This saw large amounts of slaves being transported to the islands as plantations were built to farm sugar and other cash crops.


====Skithan Interests in the 18th Century====
[[File:Ratu Tanoa Visawaqa.jpg||thumb|right|Drawing of Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona Walén]]
The [[Skith|Skithan]] vassalisation of Quetana in 1709 during the [[Skithan Expansionist War]] saw the loss of autonomy of the CIIEQ and the relinquishment of three important ports: [[Vaowinácònak|Porto de Nova Ledua]], [[Alomínah|Porto de Nova Vongane]], and [[Bѳpa'ulatajāpalosidadi|Porto da Vitória Tarijar]]. This and along with the establishment of the more favoured '''Skithan Spice Islands Royal Company'''; the SSIRC in the [[Bassari Charter|same treaty]] would bring the CIIEQ into economic decline until its closure in 1841.
The Walén waged [[Lenajāpe Wars|several wars]] against other neighbouring chiefs and with the aid of the companies, had soon dominated [[Lenajāpe]] by 1757. After fifty years, much of the islands had now been Conquered by the Walén and were administered as a joint Skithan-Quetanan zone governed by the Logulika dynasty. This co-existence would only last for less than 40 years with the occurrence of the [[Barretoan Wars]]. At first, the Skithans held regular sieges against the Quetanan and vice versa without an end and the Walén staying neutral until the [[Walīnelóklawā Massacre]] which brought Walén warriors to join the Quetanans and fight off the Skithan forces, sealing the Skithan fate after the Quetanan victory at the [[Battle of the Passos Channel]].
Though the coastal regions were mostly dealt with and loyal colonial settlements were built, further inland still existed the chiefdoms - fighting and trading amongst each other along with Quetanan and now Skithan traders and entrepueners. Raids were common amongst the chiefdoms, however, as authority and military strength weakened in the Quetanan territories and the SSIRC employed less prepared volunteers into militias, the raids expanded to Quetanan and Skithan holdings which would hinder both economically, so, a decision between the two companies following a meeting in [[Skithiana]] was made to establish a greater dominion through the few loyalist chiefdoms with the more stronger and formidable  '''Walén''' and their war-like chief, [[Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona Logulika hā Walén]] being chosen.
 
The Walén waged [[Lenajāpe Wars|several wars against other neighbouring chiefs]] and with the aid of the companies, had soon dominated [[Lenajāpe]] by 1757. After fifty years, much of the islands had now been Conquered by the Walén and were administered as a joint Skithan-Quetanan zone governed by the Logulika dynasty. This co-existence would only last for less than 40 years with the occurrence of the [[Barretoan Wars]]. At first, the Skithans held regular sieges against the Quetanan and vice versa without an end and the Walén staying neutral until the [[Līnebà’iliop Massacre]] which brought Walén warriors to join the Quetanans and fight off the Skithan forces, sealing the Skithan fate after the Quetanan victory at the [[Battle of the Passos Channel]].


===Path to Dominionhood (1841 - 1878)===
===Path to Dominionhood (1841 - 1878)===
Main article: [[History of Wallenland (1841 - 1878)]]<br>
Main article: [[History of Wallenland (1841 - 1878)]]<br>
After the Barretoan Wars and the dissolution of the CIIEQ in 1841, Quetana began to set up the Wallene islands as a proper colony and even into .
After the Barretoan Wars and the dissolution of the CIIEQ in 1841, Quetana began to set up the Wallene islands as a proper colony.
However, the years of self-governance from minimal foreign interference led to the now Wallens protesting against this integration, preferring the minimal interference from Quetana and recognised autonomy -  this disagreement often lead to [[2nd Wallene Wars|conflict]] between the two sides until the signing of the [[Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua]] on the 18th of July 1878.
However, the years of self-governance from minimal foreign interference led to the now Wallens protesting against this integration, preferring the minimal interference from Quetana and recognised autonomy -  this disagreement often lead to [[2nd Wallene Wars|conflict]] between the two sides until the signing of the [[Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua]] on the 18th of July 1878.
The treaty would have had Quetana officially establish a dominion - the [[Dominion of Wallenland]] with fajè [[Ula'adàn Dū'akar Logulika hā Walén]], grandson of Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona Logulika hā Walén as regent of the dominion of Wallenland and the Quetanan monarch as the de jure head of state.
The treaty would have had Quetana officially establish a dominion - the [[Dominion of Wallenland]] with fajè [[Ula'adàn Dū'akar Walén]], grandson of Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona Walén as regent of the dominion of Wallenland and the Quetanan monarch as the de jure head of state.


===Self Governance and Nationalism (1878 - 1912)===
===Self Governance and Nationalism (1878 - 1912)===
Main article: [[History of Wallenland (1878 - 1912)]]<br>
Main article: [[History of Wallenland (1878 - 1912)]]<br>
Thirty four days after the signature of the Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua, the [[First Hoħà'elekfajè'ipà]] was held in the [[Old Governor's Hall]], Vista de Santa Maria (now, [[Baihá pā Lénkavoàla Wākai'akar]]) with Ula'adàn and his heir apparent, [[Hoħoàtére'alo Oasádwa'oāp Logulika hā Walén]]; four loyal fajès from the other Wallene islands; the mayor of Vista de Santa Maria, [[Micah Duncan]]; the governor-generals of Ilhas de Especiarias do Sul and Ilhas de Especiarias do Norte - [[Guilherme de Trinidade]] and [[Afonso Vento]] respectively; and three dignitaries of [[Heraldo I]]'s court, all present to sign the [[First Constitution of the Dominion]] which would set the boundaries of the concerned parties and the principles of future constitutions.
Thirty four days after the signature of the Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua, the [[First Hoħoà'elekfajè'ipà]] was held in [[Fort Santa Maria]], Vista de Santa Maria (now, [[Baihá pā Lénkavoàla Wākai'akar]]) with Ula'adàn and his heir apparent, [[Hoħoàtére'alo Oasádwa'oāp Walén]]; four loyal fajès from the other Wallene islands; the mayor of Vista de Santa Maria, [[Mikaha Duncunner]]; the governor-generals of Ilhas de Especiarias do Sul and Ilhas de Especiarias do Norte - [[Guilherme de Trinidade]] and [[Afonso Vento]] respectively; and three dignitaries of [[Heraldo I]]'s court, all present to sign the [[First Constitution of the Dominion]] which would set the boundaries of the concerned parties and the principles of future constitutions.
During Ula'adàn's reign, the islands were still divided despite the constitution with the fajès maintaining their positions with influence, however Ula'adàn only had significant power over Lenajāpe and southern Alāmpaopā whilst the governor-generals maintained power over the coast.


===Civil War (1912 - 1917)===
===Civil War (1912 - 1915)===
Main article: [[The Wallene Civil War (1912 - 1917)]]<br>
Main article: [[The Wallene Civil War (1912 - 1915)]]<br>
The Wallene Civil War occurred...
The Wallene Civil War occurred following the death of the 3rd Regent, [[Lawā Gàgoimakar Lodū pā Walén]] who left no heir since all three of his children had died before 1910, economic collapse, growing nationalist sentiments and growing political tensions between the liberals and their proposed monarch [[Pípiolīne Alo Paopāveitàńe pā Walén]] and the conservatives and [[Kiololojàka Farańja pā Walén]].
Without Quetanan intervention as they too were suffering political instability, the dominion was divided and following the [[Bank of the South Square Riot]], war was declared.
After 3 years of gruelling guerilla warfare, a [[Easter Republic|republican coup d'état]], assassinations and riots - the liberals won and Pípiolīne Alo Paopāveitàńe pā Walén was crowned as queen.


===Question of Wallene independence and the Golden Age (1917 - 1950)===
===Question of Wallene independence and Cultural Golden Age (1915 - 1950)===
Main articles: [[History of Wallenland (1917 - 1954)]] and [[Golden Age of Wallenland]]<br>
Main article: [[History of Wallenland (1915 - 1954)]] and [[Wallenland Renaissance]]<br>
Despite the devastation post-civil war and the worldwide economic depression in the 1920s, a cultural golden age emerged which revitalised [[Sidifism]] the [[Ońilo]] language during their gradual deaths, traditional music, dance and poetry, Wallene athletic clubs were formed and schools built to teach Wallene culture and identity.
Several well-educated Wallens formed gentlemen's clubs, discussing ideas concerning Wallenland and the question of independence. Figures such as [[Ronaldo Bəpa'ulatajāpe'alo]]; [[Kiololoba Ha'oāpońilokàvné]]; [[Lawāpípio'alo Pípiolīne]]; and [[Morgan Singh Gladforde]] desired greater autonomy or independence, inspired by the independence of other colonies.


===World War (1950 - 1954)===
===World War (1950 - 1954)===
Main article: [[World War (Iearth)]]<br>
Main article: [[World War (Iearth)]]<br>
On March 5th 1950, Quetana declared war against [[Drambenburg]] after several accounts of Drambenburgian warships and submarines attacking and sinking shipping and civilian ships. [[Blue Eye Harbour]] was used by the Allies due to its strategic and closed location in the Cantalle theatre. Nonetheless, several Drambenburgian and, to a lesser extent, [[Dominion of the Sanguine Church|DSC]] vessels continued to terrorise the Cantalle Ocean.
On March 5th 1950, Quetana declared war against [[Drambenburg]] after several accounts of Drambenburgian warships and submarines attacking shipping and civilian ships. [[Blue Eye Harbour]] was used by the Allies due to its strategic and closed location in the Cantalle theatre. Nonetheless, several Drambenburgian and, to a lesser extent, [[Dominion of the Sanguine Church|DSC]] vessels continued to terrorise the Cantalle Ocean.
Naval skirmishes occurred around the islands and air raids on Wallene towns and cities saw frequent destruction, though this lessened into the later stages of the war.
Naval skirmishes occurred around the islands and air raids on Wallene towns and cities saw frequent destruction, though this lessened into the later stages of the war.


Conscription of Wallene men into the [[Quetanan Armed Forces]] was received harshly by Wallens with attacks and riots directed towards the drafting offices, though some (especially the pro-independence groups) saw it as a golden opportunity to train the men in case of a bloody war of independence.
[[File:The_Caribbean_Regiment_during_the_Second_World_War_E31193.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Soldiers of the [[Wallenland Regiment]] training at [[Hoħoàweĺe'alām Beach]]]]
Over 20,000 eligible Wallene men were conscripted into the segregated Wallenland Regiment, divided into 20 divisions. The regiment saw minimal fighting and were stationed in mainly other Quetanan overseas territories and proper Quetana until their deployment in [[Vulkaria]] in [[Operation Pelican Spanning]] and the liberation of [[Haduastan]] - overall, an estimated 8,038 were killed in combat and a further 129 civilian casualities between 1950 and 1954.
Though the [[Sarbâzân-muqaddasūna]] were successful with their recruitment following Quetana's entrance in the war, numbers were still low so conscription was deemed necessary. The conscription of Wallene men into the [[Quetanan Armed Forces]] was received harshly by Wallens with attacks and riots directed towards the drafting offices, though some (especially the pro-independence groups) saw it as a golden opportunity to train the men in case of a bloody war of independence.
Over 20,000 eligible Wallene men were conscripted into the [[Wallenland Regiment]], divided into 20 battalions. The regiment saw minimal fighting and were stationed in mainly other Quetanan overseas territories and proper Quetana until their deployment in [[Vulkaria]] in [[Operation Pelican Spanning]] and the liberation of [[Haduastan]] - overall, an estimated 8,038 were killed in combat and a further 129 civilian casualities between 1950 and 1954.


===Contemporary Wallenland (1954 - present)===
===Contemporary Wallenland (1954 - present)===
Main articles: [[History of Wallenland (1954 - 1970)]], [[History of Wallenland (1971 - 1995)|1971 - 1995]], [[History of Wallenland (1996 - 2010)|1995 - 2010]] and [[Red War (Wallenland)]]<br>
Main articles: [[History of Wallenland (1954 - 1970)]], [[History of Wallenland (1971 - 1995)|1971 - 1995]], [[History of Wallenland (1996 - 2010)|1995 - 2010]] and [[Red War (Wallenland)]]<br>
Post-war Wallenland saw the return of the independence question, with Wallene nationalism and revivalism reaching its third peak. Pro-independence protests erupted across the dominion, often ending in violent put-downs by colonial authorities and even the military, though this only seemingly fuelled the independence movement. Many pro-independence figures were arrested and entire organisations were shut down, though they still maintained a regular presence. Eventually, in late March of 1957, the [[Libínas hā Walénhátao Protests]] occurred following mass unemployment rates, declining quality of life, declining work standards, corruption in the government, decreasing popularity of [[Farańja Dūlén Asa'ovlioká Logulika hā Walén]], military and police brutality, imprisonment of several pro-independence figures and the decades-long discrimation and segregation of native Wallens. The protests were led by a coalition of pro-independence groups, involving students; workers; farmers and the ordinary citizen that lasted for more than 63 days, with rallies dealt with violent proficiency and the killings of several important independence figures, then the declaration of martial law and the abolishment of the Grand Assembly. However this would only strengthen the independence movement, resulting in the penultimate [[Freedom March of August]] which saw over 14,000 Wallens marching from [[Làvaodĺama]] to Vao'okoà or around 16 miles.
Post-war Wallenland saw the return of the independence question, with Wallene nationalism and revivalism reaching its third peak. Pro-independence protests erupted across the dominion, often ending in violent put-downs by colonial authorities and even the military, though this only seemingly fuelled the independence movement. Many pro-independence figures were arrested and entire organisations were shut down, though they still maintained a regular presence. Eventually, in late March of 1957, the [[Libínas hā Walénhátao Protests]] occurred following mass unemployment rates, declining quality of life, declining work standards, corruption in the government, decreasing popularity of [[Farańja Dūlén Asa'ovlioká Walén]], military and police brutality, imprisonment of several pro-independence figures and the decades-long discrimation and segregation of native Wallens. The protests were led by a coalition of pro-independence groups, involving students; workers; farmers and the ordinary citizen that lasted for more than 63 days, with rallies dealt with violent proficiency and the killings of several important independence figures, then the declaration of martial law and the abolishment of the Grand Assembly. However this would only strengthen the independence movement, resulting in the penultimate [[Freedom Rally of August]] which saw over 14,000 Wallens marching from [[Làvaodĺama]] to Vao'okoà or around 16 miles.


== Geography ==
[[ELN insurgency of Agōmòlām]] ----
Wallenland consists of five major islands that make up the '''Wallene Archipelago''' - [[Lenajāpe]], [[Alāmpaopā]], [[Vaolén]], [[Bҩpakaita]], and [[Kiololojāpe]] along with several minor atolls which have been a subject of international dispute.
 
== Geography and Environment ==
Wallenland consists of five major islands that make up the '''Wallene Archipelago''' - [[Lenajāpe]], [[Alāmpaopā]], [[Vaolén]], [[Bәpakaita]], and [[Kiololojāpe]] along with several minor atolls which have been a subject of international dispute.


===Geology===
===Geology===
The Wallene Archipelago were formed by volcanic activity initiated at an undersea magma source called the [[Wallene hotspot]]. [[Cantalle plate|Plate]] movement beneath much of the [[Cantalle Ocean]] continually moves and the hotspot remains stationary
The Wallene Archipelago were formed by volcanic activity initiated at an undersea magma source called the [[Wallene hotspot]]. The process is continuing to build islands; the tectonic plate beneath much of the Cantalle Ocean continually moves ____ and the hotspot remains relatively stationary, slowly creating new volcanoes.
 
[[File:Mount Canlaon.jpeg|300px|thumb|left|[[Mount Bapò'iliop]] as seen in 2020]]
The last volcanic eruption outside Lenajāpe Island occurred at [[Bafәpèfén]] on Alāmpaopā before the late 19th century. In 1837, [[Mount Bapò'iliop]] exploded; it is the one the deadliest eruptions known to have occurred in the modern era. Up to 8,609 warriors and their families marching on  were killed by the eruption. Volcanic activity and subsequent erosion have created impressive geological features.
 
On the volcanoes' flanks, slope instability has generated damaging earthquakes and related tsunamis, particularly in 1837 and 1977. Catastrophic debris avalanches on the ocean island volcanoes' submerged flanks have created steep cliffs.
 
[[2023 Mount Bapò'iliop eruption|Bapò'iliop erupted in December 2023]], opening 24 fissure vents on its western rift zone. The eruption destroyed at least ~300 buildings and this, coupled with the lava flows and the sulfur dioxide fumes, necessitated the evacuation of more than 12,000 inhabitants from their neighborhoods and communities.


=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
The climate is tropical, with a hot and humid season from November to March with temperatures between 24 and 28 °C (75.2 and 82.4 °F), and a cooler, dry season from July to September with temperatures between 19 and  22 °C (66.2 and 71.6 °F), linked by two short interstices. The tropical climate is strongly moderated by the oceanic influence and the trade winds that attenuate humidity, which can be close to 80%. The average annual temperature is 24 °C, with historical extremes of 6.3 and 42.7 °C (43.34 and 108.86 °F).


The rainfall records show that precipitation differs greatly from island to island. The 2,500 millimetres (98 in) of rainfall recorded in  are three times the average of . There are also dry periods. Between December and April, tropical depressions and hurricanes can cause winds to exceed a speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph), with gusts of 250 kilometres per hour (160 mph) and very abundant rainfall.
[[File:Cloven-feathered Dove 0A2A9792.jpg|thumb|left|A male [[Sky Emerald Dove]], an endemic bird found on all Wallene islands]][[File:Hawaiian monk seal at French Frigate Shoals 07.jpg|thumb||[[Blank Spear Beach]], located on northern Kiololojāpe, is protected as part of the [[Kiololojāpe Coast National Wildlife Monument]]]]
===Fauna and Flora===
===Fauna and Flora===
There are unique fauna and flora that are endemic to the islands with over 5,837 species; 3,496 genera; 1,662 families seen and recorded only in Wallenland, with life thought to have arrived there by wind, waves (i.e., by ocean currents), and wings (i.e., birds, insects, and any seeds that they may have carried on their feathers).
Despite its large number of bird, reptile, and fish species, Wallenland has remarkably few mammal species: ten, of which six are endemic.


===Conservation and Protected Areas===
===Conservation and Protected Areas===
==Demographics==
===Population===
===Languages===
===Religion===
==Culture==
===Media and entertainment===
===Sports===
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The United Kingdom of Wallenland
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Coat of arms
Motto: Wallen: 𞤂𞤭𞤦𞤫𞥈𞤪𞤼𞤢𞥇𞤲𞤣𞤮 𞤺𞤢𞤲 𞤶𞤢𞥈𞤤𞤸𞤮 (Libértàndo gan jálho)
Qoati: Liberdade e Deus
English: Freedom and God
Anthem: Wallen: 𞤖𞤭𞥈𞤲𞤮𞥂𞤮 𞤨𞤢𞤤 𞤣𞤢𞤤𞤨𞤢𞤼𞤪𞤭𞥈𞤮𞤼𞤢𞥈𞤲𞤣𞤢𞤾𞤢𞥈𞤲 (Híno'o pal dalpatríotándaván)

Qoati: Hino dos Patriotas
English: Anthem of the Patriots

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Capital
and largest city
San Nikolo
Official languagesWallen
Qoati
Religion
WIP
Demonym(s)Wallenlander
GovernmentFederal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• King
Tiàgò III pā Wálolénlò
Kórtèz Hókoà-zá-jápà-láhàti
LegislatureGrand Assembly
Higher Chamber
Lower Chamber
Establishment
• Quetanan proprietary colony
mid 1500s
• Skithan-Quetanan dominion
1734
• Quetanan dominion
1878
• Independence
14th of November, 1957
Area
• Total
45,200 km2 (17,500 sq mi)
Population
• 2022 census
34.08 million
• Density
754/km2 (1,952.9/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
$106.13 billion
• Per capita
$9,343
Gini44
medium
HDI (2022)0.670
medium
CurrencyWallenlander Real (WR)
Time zoneUTC-1
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy
Driving sideright
Calling code+49
Internet TLD.wl

Wallenland or by its native name Wálolénlò-hátoà; officially known as the United Kingdom of Wallenland, is a multi-island country situated in the Cantalle Ocean and the Catahle Sea to its west, sharing a maritime border with Baystate to the south-west and geographically close to Terehan to the east and Kahului-Kanau to the south-east. The capital city, Valhókoà, serves as the nation's main commercial and political centre, and the largest and most populous city in Wallenland with more than 1.47 million residents, followed by Bàndarilàlaota, Wālabàndaril and Saon Kóderò.

First inhabited by humans from around 3000-1000 BC, the Wallenlander islands existed in total isolation till the arrival of Emmirian sailors in the 10th Century. Soon, merchants and religious figures began arriving to the islands and established several port towns; by the beginning of the 14th Century, much of the western Wallenlander islands was dominated by a growing class of Emmirian nobility born on the islands. Quetanan explorers such as the likes of Almirian Gamor and Miguelito Passos encountered the islands in the early 1500s and by the 1600s various forts and settlements under were set up, often fighting against the natives in conflicts collectively known as the First Wallenlander Wars until the creation of the Dominion of New in 1575 under proper imperial overlook. After the vassalisation of Quetana by Skith in 1709, forced concessions of land and money from the Quetanans to the new [[]] were made and subsequent native raids increased on trading posts, settlements and even forts with many dead, injured, or kidnapped due to the natives' master guerilla warfare and . Eventually, the Skithans decided on a median party that would establish order throughout native territory whilst representing , choosing the tribe.

By mid-to-late 1700s, the Wálolénlò had garnered larger influence and dominance over southern natives and by the start of Barretoan Wars, most of the clans were conquered. The Walén remained neutral in the war until several Skithan massacres and lootings caused the Wálolénlò to side with the Quetanans in reprisal attacks and ambushes. However, Quetanan-Wálolénlò relations broke down shortly after the Barretoan Wars as Quetana intended to fully centralise the state by drawing the Wallenlander islands closer whilst the Wallenlanders wanted to keep their autonomy - leading to the 2nd Wallenlander Wars that lasted till 1878 when the was signed on July 18th, formally bringing conflict to a rest. On August 21st the First Constitution of the Dominion was signed, creating the Dominion of Wallenland. In 1912, the Wallene Civil War occurred due to a succession crisis, economic hardship and rise of nationalism. The war between the Liberals and conservatives over their proposed monarchs: Bájágàgiàŕáta pā Wālolénlò and Jòrgé pā Wālolénlò, respectively; the Liberals eventually won the war and a treaty signed at Sandan Manor in 1915.

A cultural golden age came after the civil war that lasted for nearly four decades but was disrupted by the World War with young Wallenlander men conscripted into the Wallenland Regiment following Quetana's entrance in the war. After the war, the question of independence had arisen once again with pro-independence groups and sentiments rising to a new high and significant displeasure over the new status quo with the continued military activity on the islands, decreasing quality of life, continued discrimination and poor standards leading to riots and worker strikes that often led to a bloody response and the instalment of martial law, culminating in the that led to the end of martial law and a vote on independence on November 3rd, 1957 - 10 days later, the results were revealed with an overwhelming 97.7% having voted in favour of independence. ...

Etymology

The title Wallenland or Wálolénlò-hátoà originally derives from the Wálolénlò tribe, a tribe ruled [[]] big turtle and the suffix -land later added by Skithan cartographers and state-officials. Other variations include the Qoati Wallenlândia.

History

Pre-History (Before 900)

Main article: Pre-Colonial Wallenland
Wallenland is theorised to have been inhabited by humans who migrated around 5 - 3 KYA from Adula, the Wallenlander islands were separated into several independent tribes governed by a vájònò who often gave tribute to a greater authority known as the wálovájònò, who would serve as a major religious and political figure and mediatator of rivalries and conflicts between the tribes. This relationship of tributes, allegiance and loyalty (to a certain extent) from the individual vájònò to the wálovájònò and in return, the wálovájònò would recognise the vájònò's legitimacy and maintaining, or often improving, their religious and political stature.

Emmirian Contact (900 - 1500)

Main article: Colonial Wallenland (900 - 1878)
Then, by around the early to middle 900s, Emmirian merchants began to visit the islands to trade for goods and slaves and establish ports along the western coast. These merchants and their future generations would gradually etch themselves into Wallene society and dominate much of the Wallene islands, able to maintain power over the trade routes with a more developed military and introducing Islam and its standards and the Emmirian language would weaken the traditional fajèkap authority. This would bring about the vájònògò increasing independence from the wálovájònò and eventually, disregarding the old guard which saw the ' influence dwindle until the title was nothing much but meaningless. The more wealthier and powerful Emmirians then began to establish sultantes and emirates after the significant losses of Emmirian land and power in the 1300s, overseeing the spread of Islam throughout the archipelago - an action that still resounds in modern-day demographics

Quetanan colonisation (1500 - 1709)

Quetanan contact would occur in the early 1500s as Quetanan navigators such as Almirian Gamor and Miguelito Passos began to use the islands as stop-over and progressively, the Quetana Empire began to send settlers and establish settlements. Gradually, they became victorious through the 1st Wallenlander Wars between Quetanan colonists and the natives in the 16th Century and would lead to the beginning of Quetanan domination for over 400 years, which saw the introduction of Quetanan culture and Verdusan Catholicism and military and maritime advancements.

Skithan Conquest and Colonisation (1709 - 1841)

The Skithan vassalisation of Quetana in 1709 during the Skithan Expansionist War saw the mass loss of autonomy of the CIIEQ and the relinquishment of three important ports: Porto de Nova Ledua, Porto de Nova Vongane, and Porto da Vitória Tarijar. This and along with the establishment of the more favoured Skithan Spice Islands Royal Company; the SSIRC in the same treaty would bring the CIIEQ into economic decline until its closure in 1841. Though the coastal regions were mostly dealt with and loyal colonial settlements were built, further inland still existed the chiefdoms - fighting and trading amongst each other along with Quetanan and now Skithan traders and entrepueners. Raids were common amongst the chiefdoms, however, as authority and military strength weakened in the Quetanan territories and the SSIRC employed less prepared volunteers into militias, the raids expanded to Quetanan and Skithan holdings which would hinder both economically, so, a decision between the two companies following a meeting in Skithiana was made to establish a greater dominion through the few loyalist chiefdoms with the more stronger and formidable Walén and their war-like chief, Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona pā Walén being chosen.

Drawing of Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona pā Walén

The Walén waged several wars against other neighbouring chiefs and with the aid of the companies, had soon dominated Lenajāpe by 1757. After fifty years, much of the islands had now been Conquered by the Walén and were administered as a joint Skithan-Quetanan zone governed by the Logulika dynasty. This co-existence would only last for less than 40 years with the occurrence of the Barretoan Wars. At first, the Skithans held regular sieges against the Quetanan and vice versa without an end and the Walén staying neutral until the Walīnelóklawā Massacre which brought Walén warriors to join the Quetanans and fight off the Skithan forces, sealing the Skithan fate after the Quetanan victory at the Battle of the Passos Channel.

Path to Dominionhood (1841 - 1878)

Main article: History of Wallenland (1841 - 1878)
After the Barretoan Wars and the dissolution of the CIIEQ in 1841, Quetana began to set up the Wallene islands as a proper colony. However, the years of self-governance from minimal foreign interference led to the now Wallens protesting against this integration, preferring the minimal interference from Quetana and recognised autonomy - this disagreement often lead to conflict between the two sides until the signing of the Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua on the 18th of July 1878. The treaty would have had Quetana officially establish a dominion - the Dominion of Wallenland with fajè Ula'adàn Dū'akar pā Walén, grandson of Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona pā Walén as regent of the dominion of Wallenland and the Quetanan monarch as the de jure head of state.

Self Governance and Nationalism (1878 - 1912)

Main article: History of Wallenland (1878 - 1912)
Thirty four days after the signature of the Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua, the First Hoħoà'elekfajè'ipà was held in Fort Santa Maria, Vista de Santa Maria (now, Baihá pā Lénkavoàla Wākai'akar) with Ula'adàn and his heir apparent, Hoħoàtére'alo Oasádwa'oāp pā Walén; four loyal fajès from the other Wallene islands; the mayor of Vista de Santa Maria, Mikaha Duncunner; the governor-generals of Ilhas de Especiarias do Sul and Ilhas de Especiarias do Norte - Guilherme de Trinidade and Afonso Vento respectively; and three dignitaries of Heraldo I's court, all present to sign the First Constitution of the Dominion which would set the boundaries of the concerned parties and the principles of future constitutions.

Civil War (1912 - 1915)

Main article: The Wallene Civil War (1912 - 1915)
The Wallene Civil War occurred following the death of the 3rd Regent, Lawā Gàgoimakar Lodū pā Walén who left no heir since all three of his children had died before 1910, economic collapse, growing nationalist sentiments and growing political tensions between the liberals and their proposed monarch Pípiolīne Alo Paopāveitàńe pā Walén and the conservatives and Kiololojàka Farańja pā Walén. Without Quetanan intervention as they too were suffering political instability, the dominion was divided and following the Bank of the South Square Riot, war was declared. After 3 years of gruelling guerilla warfare, a republican coup d'état, assassinations and riots - the liberals won and Pípiolīne Alo Paopāveitàńe pā Walén was crowned as queen.

Question of Wallene independence and Cultural Golden Age (1915 - 1950)

Main article: History of Wallenland (1915 - 1954) and Wallenland Renaissance
Despite the devastation post-civil war and the worldwide economic depression in the 1920s, a cultural golden age emerged which revitalised Sidifism the Ońilo language during their gradual deaths, traditional music, dance and poetry, Wallene athletic clubs were formed and schools built to teach Wallene culture and identity. Several well-educated Wallens formed gentlemen's clubs, discussing ideas concerning Wallenland and the question of independence. Figures such as Ronaldo Bəpa'ulatajāpe'alo; Kiololoba Ha'oāpońilokàvné; Lawāpípio'alo Pípiolīne; and Morgan Singh Gladforde desired greater autonomy or independence, inspired by the independence of other colonies.

World War (1950 - 1954)

Main article: World War (Iearth)
On March 5th 1950, Quetana declared war against Drambenburg after several accounts of Drambenburgian warships and submarines attacking shipping and civilian ships. Blue Eye Harbour was used by the Allies due to its strategic and closed location in the Cantalle theatre. Nonetheless, several Drambenburgian and, to a lesser extent, DSC vessels continued to terrorise the Cantalle Ocean. Naval skirmishes occurred around the islands and air raids on Wallene towns and cities saw frequent destruction, though this lessened into the later stages of the war.

Soldiers of the Wallenland Regiment training at Hoħoàweĺe'alām Beach

Though the Sarbâzân-muqaddasūna were successful with their recruitment following Quetana's entrance in the war, numbers were still low so conscription was deemed necessary. The conscription of Wallene men into the Quetanan Armed Forces was received harshly by Wallens with attacks and riots directed towards the drafting offices, though some (especially the pro-independence groups) saw it as a golden opportunity to train the men in case of a bloody war of independence. Over 20,000 eligible Wallene men were conscripted into the Wallenland Regiment, divided into 20 battalions. The regiment saw minimal fighting and were stationed in mainly other Quetanan overseas territories and proper Quetana until their deployment in Vulkaria in Operation Pelican Spanning and the liberation of Haduastan - overall, an estimated 8,038 were killed in combat and a further 129 civilian casualities between 1950 and 1954.

Contemporary Wallenland (1954 - present)

Main articles: History of Wallenland (1954 - 1970), 1971 - 1995, 1995 - 2010 and Red War (Wallenland)
Post-war Wallenland saw the return of the independence question, with Wallene nationalism and revivalism reaching its third peak. Pro-independence protests erupted across the dominion, often ending in violent put-downs by colonial authorities and even the military, though this only seemingly fuelled the independence movement. Many pro-independence figures were arrested and entire organisations were shut down, though they still maintained a regular presence. Eventually, in late March of 1957, the Libínas hā Walénhátao Protests occurred following mass unemployment rates, declining quality of life, declining work standards, corruption in the government, decreasing popularity of Farańja Dūlén Asa'ovlioká pā Walén, military and police brutality, imprisonment of several pro-independence figures and the decades-long discrimation and segregation of native Wallens. The protests were led by a coalition of pro-independence groups, involving students; workers; farmers and the ordinary citizen that lasted for more than 63 days, with rallies dealt with violent proficiency and the killings of several important independence figures, then the declaration of martial law and the abolishment of the Grand Assembly. However this would only strengthen the independence movement, resulting in the penultimate Freedom Rally of August which saw over 14,000 Wallens marching from Làvaodĺama to Vao'okoà or around 16 miles.

ELN insurgency of Agōmòlām ----

Geography and Environment

Wallenland consists of five major islands that make up the Wallene Archipelago - Lenajāpe, Alāmpaopā, Vaolén, Bәpakaita, and Kiololojāpe along with several minor atolls which have been a subject of international dispute.

Geology

The Wallene Archipelago were formed by volcanic activity initiated at an undersea magma source called the Wallene hotspot. The process is continuing to build islands; the tectonic plate beneath much of the Cantalle Ocean continually moves ____ and the hotspot remains relatively stationary, slowly creating new volcanoes.

Mount Bapò'iliop as seen in 2020

The last volcanic eruption outside Lenajāpe Island occurred at Bafәpèfén on Alāmpaopā before the late 19th century. In 1837, Mount Bapò'iliop exploded; it is the one the deadliest eruptions known to have occurred in the modern era. Up to 8,609 warriors and their families marching on were killed by the eruption. Volcanic activity and subsequent erosion have created impressive geological features.

On the volcanoes' flanks, slope instability has generated damaging earthquakes and related tsunamis, particularly in 1837 and 1977. Catastrophic debris avalanches on the ocean island volcanoes' submerged flanks have created steep cliffs.

Bapò'iliop erupted in December 2023, opening 24 fissure vents on its western rift zone. The eruption destroyed at least ~300 buildings and this, coupled with the lava flows and the sulfur dioxide fumes, necessitated the evacuation of more than 12,000 inhabitants from their neighborhoods and communities.

Climate

The climate is tropical, with a hot and humid season from November to March with temperatures between 24 and 28 °C (75.2 and 82.4 °F), and a cooler, dry season from July to September with temperatures between 19 and 22 °C (66.2 and 71.6 °F), linked by two short interstices. The tropical climate is strongly moderated by the oceanic influence and the trade winds that attenuate humidity, which can be close to 80%. The average annual temperature is 24 °C, with historical extremes of 6.3 and 42.7 °C (43.34 and 108.86 °F).

The rainfall records show that precipitation differs greatly from island to island. The 2,500 millimetres (98 in) of rainfall recorded in are three times the average of . There are also dry periods. Between December and April, tropical depressions and hurricanes can cause winds to exceed a speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph), with gusts of 250 kilometres per hour (160 mph) and very abundant rainfall.

A male Sky Emerald Dove, an endemic bird found on all Wallene islands
Blank Spear Beach, located on northern Kiololojāpe, is protected as part of the Kiololojāpe Coast National Wildlife Monument

Fauna and Flora

There are unique fauna and flora that are endemic to the islands with over 5,837 species; 3,496 genera; 1,662 families seen and recorded only in Wallenland, with life thought to have arrived there by wind, waves (i.e., by ocean currents), and wings (i.e., birds, insects, and any seeds that they may have carried on their feathers). Despite its large number of bird, reptile, and fish species, Wallenland has remarkably few mammal species: ten, of which six are endemic.

Conservation and Protected Areas

Demographics

Population

Languages

Religion

Culture

Media and entertainment

Sports