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|micronation = <!--yes if a micronation--> | |micronation = <!--yes if a micronation--> | ||
|conventional_long_name = Republic of Tarua <!--Formal or official full name of the country in English--> | |conventional_long_name = Republic of Tarua <!--Formal or official full name of the country in English--> | ||
|native_name = '' | |native_name = ''ʻĀikatakata o Tarua'' (Taruan) <!--Country's name (usually full name) in its native language, hence in italics (double quotemarks)--> | ||
|common_name = Tarua <!--Common name in English (used for wikilinks, captions, and to produce a default iso3166 code)--> | |common_name = Tarua <!--Common name in English (used for wikilinks, captions, and to produce a default iso3166 code)--> | ||
|status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | |status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | ||
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|symbol_type = Coat of arms <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)--> | |symbol_type = Coat of arms <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)--> | ||
|symbol_footnote = <!--optional reference or footnote for the symbol caption--> | |symbol_footnote = <!--optional reference or footnote for the symbol caption--> | ||
|national_motto = | |national_motto = Foʻoitaita ta Rotahi<!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists--> | ||
|englishmotto = "{{wp|Unity makes strength|Unity is Strength}}"<!--English language version of motto--> | |englishmotto = "{{wp|Unity makes strength|Unity is Strength}}"<!--English language version of motto--> | ||
|national_anthem = <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists--> | |national_anthem = <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists--> | ||
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|demonym = Taruan<!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> | |demonym = Taruan<!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> | ||
|government_type = {{wp| | |government_type = {{wp|Unitary state|Unitary}} {{wp|presidential republic}}<!--(often a compound multi-wikilinked term, e.g. "Federal semi-presidential constitutional republic", etc)--> | ||
|leader_title1 = President<!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")--> | |leader_title1 = President<!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")--> | ||
|leader_name1 = Ieremia Itaea | |leader_name1 = Ieremia Itaea | ||
|leader_title2 = Vice President<!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> | |leader_title2 = Vice President<!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> | ||
|leader_name2 = Tāvo | |leader_name2 = Tāvo Anasi | ||
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|leader_title14 = <!--(up to 14 distinct leaders may be included)--> | |leader_title14 = <!--(up to 14 distinct leaders may be included)--> | ||
|leader_name14 = | |leader_name14 = | ||
|legislature = [[Tarua#Politics| | |legislature = [[Tarua#Politics|ʻAhatakata]]<!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc--> | ||
|upper_house = <!--Name of governing body's upper house, if given (e.g. "Senate")--> | |upper_house = <!--Name of governing body's upper house, if given (e.g. "Senate")--> | ||
|lower_house = <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")--> | |lower_house = <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")--> | ||
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|HDI_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)--> | |HDI_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)--> | ||
|currency = | |currency = Paʻaka (₱)<!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory--> | ||
|currency_code = TAP<!--ISO 4217 code/s for currency/ies (each usually three capital letters)--> | |currency_code = TAP<!--ISO 4217 code/s for currency/ies (each usually three capital letters)--> | ||
|time_zone = Tarua Standard Time<!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)--> | |time_zone = Tarua Standard Time<!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)--> | ||
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'''Tarua''', officially the '''Republic of Tarua''' (Taruan: '' | '''Tarua''', officially the '''Republic of Tarua''' ([[Taruan language|Taruan]]: ''ʻĀikatakata o Tarua''), is an island nation in southern [[Thalassa]] on [[Eurth]]. Its closest neighbors are [[Konalani]] to the northwest and the [[Sunset Sea Islands]] to the northeast. Tarua consists of a main archipelago as well as minor outlying islands in the South [[Oriental Ocean]], totaling a land area of {{convert|14,523|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. Around 85% of the total population of 629,519 live on the two biggest islands, [[#Geography|Ietuhea]] and [[#Geography|Noamea]] — the former of which contains the capital and most populous city of [[Tarua#Geography|Tapaka]]. The vast majority of the rest inhabit the remaining [[#Geography|Taruan archipelago]], which includes the islands of [[#Geography|Toka]], [[#Geography|Aeroku]], and several dozen islets. The remote islands in the south, which lie some {{convert|1,500|km|mi nmi}} from the main islands, are mainly uninhabited, except for the village of [[#Geography|Fopoaka]] on the island of [[#Geography|Fākure]]. | ||
[[Azano-Marenesian peoples|Marenesian]] settlers | [[Azano-Marenesian peoples|Marenesian]] settlers originating from Konalani reached the islands around 1000 CE, and lived in a native tribal structure with little outside contact for centuries. In the 18th century, outside explorers first arrived in Tarua. After a period of limited contact, the islands were annexed and colonized by [[Mat Troi Lan]], with their strategic position in the Oriental Ocean being utilized as a significant naval base. The country gained its independence in 1947 following the [[Thalassan War]], but for the first few decades was ruled as an autocratic state under the rule of dictator [[Tahita Vilai]]. After protests against falling quality of life and increased corruption, along with losing the favor of the army, Vilai was ousted and a democratic republic was established. The current [[Tarua#Politics|President of Tarua]] is [[Tarua#Politics|Ieremia Itaea]]. | ||
The Taruan economy relies heavily on the agricultural, tourism, and fishing sectors. Mineral extraction has been growing in the country, as old nickel mines have reopened in recent years, but the sector remains controversial due to its environmental impact. | The Taruan economy relies heavily on the agricultural, tourism, and fishing sectors. Mineral extraction has been growing in the country, as old nickel mines have reopened in recent years, but the sector remains controversial due to its environmental impact. | ||
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== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
In the Taruan language, ''Tarua'' (Taruan: [ | In the Taruan language, ''Tarua'' ([[Taruan language|Taruan]]: [taˈɾua]) means “twins” or “doublet.” This comes from the native Taruan legend that the Taruan archipelago was discovered by two twin brothers, Ietuhea and Noamea, after whom the two main islands of the country are named. | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:03, 4 February 2024
Republic of Tarua ʻĀikatakata o Tarua (Taruan) | |
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 Coat of arms
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| Motto: Foʻoitaita ta Rotahi | |
| Capital and largest city | Tapaka |
| Official languages | Taruan |
| Ethnic groups | 87% Taruans 7% Thalassans 6% other |
| Demonym(s) | Taruan |
| Government | Unitary presidential republic |
• President | Ieremia Itaea |
• Vice President | Tāvo Anasi |
| Legislature | ʻAhatakata |
| Independence | |
• from Mat Troi Lan | 9 February 1947 |
• Current constitution | 24 May 1994 |
| Area | |
• Land | 14,523 km2 (5,607 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2024 estimate | 629,519 |
• Density | 43.3/km2 (112.1/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2024 estimate |
• Total | $10.210 billion |
• Per capita | $16,219 |
| Gini (2020) |  38.1medium |
| HDI (2020) |  .743high |
| Currency | Paʻaka (₱) (TAP) |
| Time zone | UTC-11 (Tarua Standard Time) |
| Antipodes | Dolchland |
| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +611 |
| Internet TLD | .ta |
Tarua, officially the Republic of Tarua (Taruan: ʻĀikatakata o Tarua), is an island nation in southern Thalassa on Eurth. Its closest neighbors are Konalani to the northwest and the Sunset Sea Islands to the northeast. Tarua consists of a main archipelago as well as minor outlying islands in the South Oriental Ocean, totaling a land area of 14,523 km2 (5,607 sq mi). Around 85% of the total population of 629,519 live on the two biggest islands, Ietuhea and Noamea — the former of which contains the capital and most populous city of Tapaka. The vast majority of the rest inhabit the remaining Taruan archipelago, which includes the islands of Toka, Aeroku, and several dozen islets. The remote islands in the south, which lie some 1,500 kilometres (930 mi; 810 nmi) from the main islands, are mainly uninhabited, except for the village of Fopoaka on the island of Fākure.
Marenesian settlers originating from Konalani reached the islands around 1000 CE, and lived in a native tribal structure with little outside contact for centuries. In the 18th century, outside explorers first arrived in Tarua. After a period of limited contact, the islands were annexed and colonized by Mat Troi Lan, with their strategic position in the Oriental Ocean being utilized as a significant naval base. The country gained its independence in 1947 following the Thalassan War, but for the first few decades was ruled as an autocratic state under the rule of dictator Tahita Vilai. After protests against falling quality of life and increased corruption, along with losing the favor of the army, Vilai was ousted and a democratic republic was established. The current President of Tarua is Ieremia Itaea.
The Taruan economy relies heavily on the agricultural, tourism, and fishing sectors. Mineral extraction has been growing in the country, as old nickel mines have reopened in recent years, but the sector remains controversial due to its environmental impact.
Etymology
In the Taruan language, Tarua (Taruan: [taˈɾua]) means “twins” or “doublet.” This comes from the native Taruan legend that the Taruan archipelago was discovered by two twin brothers, Ietuhea and Noamea, after whom the two main islands of the country are named.
