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Agarntrop is a small island nation in Western [[Valasia]]. The country was a [[Canter Republic|Canterian]] colony from 1702 to 1889, when it managed to gain independence due to the ongoing [[Canter Uprising]]. Chaos ensued following independence leading to martial law and eventually a military dictatorship under the control of several lieutenant-general-emperors that managed to remain in power until 1966, when a revolt led to the foundation of the modern federal republic.  
Agarntrop is an [[wikipedia:island|island]] and a {{wpl|semi-presidential}} [[wikipedia:republic|republic]] in [[Anteria]].


== Ethymology ==
==Demographics==
The name 'Agarntrop' was made by the [[Canter Republic|Canterians]] in relation to the [[Agar People]] who dominated he island from 1345 to 1702.
===Language===
===People===
===Religion===
===Family Structure===


== Language ==
==Geography==
The most common language in Agarntrop is [[wikipedia:Spanish|Spanish]], which is spoken by the [[Canter Prybourneans]] who make up the majority demographic. [[Agarn language|Agarn]] is also common as it is spoken by the indigenous [[Agarn]] population, who are also widespread.


The remaining 10% of Agarns speak a variety of languages as their mother tounge, as Agarn immigrants come from many countries around [[Anteria]].
[[File:Uprising-mount_kerinci.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Mount Karamos, the tallest point on the Agarn island]]


== People ==
Agarntrop is an island nation in the continent of [[Thuadia]]. It is located in the Hagalaz Ocean to the south of the Thuadian mainland. The closest country to Agarntrop geographically is [[Elenias]], however it is culturally more closely linked to [[Neuewland]] and [[Prei Meas]]. The island of Agarntrop itself is low-lying and densely populated with a total population of nearly 22 million. Rising sea levels have led to the construction of flood defences and more people moving inland towards Mount Karamos, the highest point on the island at 2134 metres tall. Despite this, Agarntrop is not prone to tsunamis. The majority of Agarntrop's population is located in its urban centres.  
The most common ethnic group in Agarntrop are the [[wikipedia:Spanish|Spanish]]-speaking [[Canter Prybourneans]], who make up roughly 60% of the population. The indigenous [[Agarn people|Agarns]] are also numerous and make up roughly 30% of the population. The remnant 10% is populated by diverse ethnic groups from across [[Anteria]].
== History ==
=== First inhabitants ===
=== The Five Kingdoms ===
=== Medieval era ===
=== Aziallan Colonisation ===
=== Settler rule ===
=== Foundation of the republic ===
=== Industrialisation ===
=== Involvement in Canter Uprising ===
=== 20th century ===
=== Darning Regime ===
=== Civil war ===
=== Recovery ===
=== Federation act ===
== Government ==
=== The Senate ===
In Agarntrop, there is one national house of legislature, [[Agarn Senate|the Senate]], which is elected via the [[wp:Party List System|Party List System]] with electors voting for a party rather than a candidate. Then the percentage of votes a party gets will be multiplied by four and the amount of seats the party gets in [[Agarn Senate|the Senate]] will be declared. Members in [[Agarn Senate|the Senate]] are automatically elected every five years with a term limit of 30 years, but the government or just the prime minister themselves may call an election before that time expires. [[Agarn Senate|The Senate]] is currently controlled by a coalition between the [[Agarntrop Democratic Coalition|ADC]] and the [[Liberal party of Agarntrop|liberals]]. This coalition is commonly referred to as the [[Centre-left coalition (Agarntrop)|Centre-left coalition]].
{{legend|#BD1B02|PWL: 2 seats}} {{legend|#FF0000|LC: 12 seats}} {{legend|#A35BA1|ADC: 177 seats}} {{legend|#DAD546|Liberals : 31 seats}} {{legend|#294063|CL: 165 seats}} {{legend|#071363|NLA: 13 seats}}
[[File:Svgfiles 2019-01-14-16-14-58-831835-17243584632993771932.png]]
=== Executive Branch ===
The Agarn head of state and government is the [[Prime Minister of Agarntrop|Prime Minister]], which is elected by [[Agarn Senate|the Senate]] along with the rest of the cabinet. The [[Prime Minister of Agarntrop|Prime Minister]] must form a government with either one party or a group of parties which together meet the required threshold of 201 seats. After this, the cabinet will be almost certainly elected as every party in the [[Agarn Senate]] requires their members to vote for their government. The Prime Minister has a term limit of 10 years.


The current Prime Minister is [[Peter Auklando]] of the [[Agarntrop Democratic Coalition|ADC]], who was re-elected in 2018 by a vote of 220-171 (with 9 either abstaining or not being present). His term will end at latest on the 10th December 2020, as he will have served for 10 years.  
 
=== Judicial Branch ===
===Largest Cities===
The [[Agarn supreme court]] consists of 12 seats. In order to ensure impartiality, 6 are appointed by the government and the other 6 are appointed by the official opposition (the largest party not in government). After an election, the [[Agarn supreme court|supreme court]] appointments will re-occur, but there is no limit on the amount of times a justice can be reappointed unless the said justice dies or retires.  
====Wagehut====
== Culture ==
 
=== Art ===
[[File:Moonrise_over_kuala_lumpur.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Wagehut City skyline at night]]
=== Sport ===
 
=== Clothing ===
Established by Neuew colonialists in 1742, the capital city and largest city in Agarntrop is Wagehut. Wagehut has an overall population of 2.3 million, with a metro population of 4.1 million. It is located on the western side of the island, and is the centre of Agarntrop's finance sector. It is home to the Government, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. Since Wagehut experienced an economic boom following the tax cuts of the 1990s, it and the west coast in general has greatly economically outperformed that of the east coast and the centre of the island. Despite this, a great proportion of Wagehut is much less affluent, generally on the south side of the city. This area is home to the vast majority of Wagehut's Aschari community. Wagehut's mayor is [[Heng Sen]], a member of the [[Socialist Party (Agarntrop)|Socialist Party]].
== Miscellaneous ==  
 
=== Trade ===
 
=== Tourism ===
====Makänder====
=== International Relations ===
 
== Festivities ==
Makänder is the second largest city in Agarntrop, with an overall population of 900,000 and a metro population of 1.6 million. It is located inland on the northern side of the island, around half way between Mount Karamos and the north coast. Historically a manufacturing hub, Makänder has transformed into a more service-based economy since the 1990s as the manufacturing sector was outsourced to [[Prei Meas]]. Makänder has a large Aschari community, and is less affluent than both Wagehut and Bügens. It has the highest crime rate out of any Agarn city with a population over 100,000, particularly when it comes to issues such as homicide and gun crime. However, violent crime has reduced in recent years. Makänder's mayor is [[Schmidt Alfredson]], a member of the [[Conservative Party (Agarntrop)|Conservative Party]].
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! Date
 
! Name
====Bügens====
! Working day
 
|-
Bügens is the largest city on the east coast of Agarntrop, and is home to the remnants of Agarntrop's decreasing manufacturing sector. Bügens has an overall population of 700,000 and a metro population of 1.1 million. Bügens is the most affluent city on the east coast of Agarntrop, overcoming the economic stagnation of the area in recent years. Bügens' mayor is [[Hans Beckham]], a member of the [[Socialist Party (Agarntrop)|Socialist Party]].
| January 1st
 
| New Year's Day
==History==
| Yes
===First (Ashcari) Inhabitants===
|-
The first inhabitants of the modern Agarn island are estimated to be of Aschari descent, settling from modern day [[Prei Meas]] in the 5th Millenium BCE. These settlers developed nomadic colonies that grew to envelop the whole island during the neolithic era. These settlers, due to their relative isolation on an island, did not initially develop metal tools such as bronze and iron, and thus remained in the early agricultural era for a prolonged period in comparison with the rest of [[Anteria]].
| The first Sunday after the first Full Moon occurring on or after the vernal equinox.
 
| Easter Sunday
===Development and Trade===
| No
===First Sivuk Contacts===
===Neuew Colonisation===
===Ethnic Replacement===
===19th Century===
===Independence===
===Civil War===
===First Republic===
===Second Republic===
The Second Agarn Republic was formed after the introduction of a new constitution in 1932, that was imposed by President Nikolas Schweirin following his rise to power after the 1927 elections. A civil war veteran and Sivuk ethnonationalist, Schweirin saw the old constitution as being "outdated" and hindering his plans to "reform" the country. After his party - the Grand League of Patriots (GLOP) - won the 1930 legislative elections, Schweirin proposed the new constitution and new system of government to the House of Elders in 1931, which approved the bill. The constitution completely seperated the legislative and executive branches of government, removed or undermined many clauses of the 1913 Rights and Freedoms Amendment, and allowed Schweirin to rule by decree as President for life.
 
Schweirin continued to increase his grasp on power after the passing of the new constitution. In 1934, he used his executive powers to stack the Constitutional Court with loyal justices, allowing him to continue, amongst other things, the legal segregation of Aschari people from the rest of the Agarn population. Throughout the late 1930s and into the early 1940s, Schweirin used the new constitution to essentially outlaw all legal opposition and construct a one-party dictatorship by the time of his death in February 1947.
 
Schweirin's successor, Michael Kanstein, continued to impose his predecessor's policies to an even more severe degree. Kanstein ordered the burning of books opposing GLOP ideals in 1948, and terrorised the Aschari community, removing any hope of them achieving equal rights. State-sanctioned attacks on Ashcharis (particularly Kammists) reached their peak during the 1950s. The constitution was amended in 1956 to specifically describe Agarntrop as "a nation of Sivuk heritage and Sjaanist faith," (abolishing the secular state) by order of Kanstein.
 
However, these actions soon led to Agarntrop's political isolation in the Sekidean region and resulted in a famine in the late 1950s. The famine led to riots and demonstrations, which the Government found hard to control, particularly in Aschari-majority areas such as the city of Makänder where the Makänder insurgency began in 1957 as Aschari militant groups such as the Campaign for Aschari Action (CAA) began to bomb government buildings in the area and seize control of many districts. By the time Kanstein died in 1961, the Agarn regime was losing the loyalty and patience of the armed forces, law enforcement, and the population.  
 
===Coup D'Etat and 1968 Constitutional Rewrite===
===Prei Meas Immigration Crisis===
===Recession===
===Economic Modernisation===
===21st Century===
 
==Climate==
==Government and Politics==
===Elections===
===Political Parties with Representation===
 
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! colspan=2 width=180px | Party Name
!Seats in [[Agarn House of Elders|House of Elders]]
!Seats in [[Agarn House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]
!Ideology
|-
|-
| June 17th
! style="background-color:#FF0000" |
| Constitution Day
| '''[[Socialist Party (Agarntrop)|Socialist Party]]'''
| No
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|41|100|hex=#FF0000}}
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|138|325|hex=#FF0000}}
| {{wpl|Social democracy}}, {{wpl|Liberalism}}, [[Aschari people|Aschari]] interests
|-
|-
| October 30th
! style="background-color:blue" |
| Liberation Day
| '''[[Conservative Party (Agarntrop)|Conservative Party]]'''
| Yes
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|30|100|hex=blue}}
|-
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|153|325|hex=blue}}
| December 24th
| {{wpl|Conservatism}}, {{wpl|Social Conservatism}}, {{wpl|Economic Liberalism}}, {{wpl|Civic Nationalism}}
| Christmas Eve
| No
|-
|-
| December 25th
! style="background-color:orange" |
| Christmas Day
| '''[[Social Democratic Party (Agarntrop)|Social Democratic Party]]'''
| No
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|17|100|hex=orange}}
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|28|325|hex=orange}}
| {{wpl|Liberalism}}, {{wpl|Conservative Liberalism}}, {{wpl|Internationalism}}
|-
|-
| December 26th
! style="background-color:green" |
| Boxing Day
| '''[[National Party (Agarntrop)|National Party]]'''
| No
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|12|100|hex=green}}
| width=100px | {{Infobox political party/seats|6|325|hex=green}}
| {{wpl|Right-wing Populism}}, {{wpl|Economic liberalism}}, {{wpl|National Conservatism}}, {{wpl|Social Conservatism}}
|-
|-
|}
|}
==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
==== Road Travel ====
[[File:D100Uzunçayır.JPG|250px|thumb|left|The B-57 Highway in the city of [[Agarntrop#geography|Bügens]]]]
Agarntrop is served by a well-developed and large highway system, consisting of Autoroutes ("A-roads"), Primary Routes ("B-roads"), and Secondary Routes ("C-roads"). Despite the numbering system, many Primary Routes, such as the B-1 highway that consists of a full circle around the Agarn island, have been upgraded to autoroutes since the latter's introduction in 1962, but have maintained their "B" road letter and number, as the "A" letter can only be applied to newly-built autoroutes. Autoroutes and select Primary Routes known as "turnpikes" are managed by the national Transport Department, however other roads are managed by local authorities.
==== Rail Travel ====
[[File:KLIAekspres SalakSelatan.jpg|210px|thumb|right|A {{wp|commuter rail}} train in the city of [[Agarntrop#geography|Wagehut]]]]
Agarntrop's railway system consists of a national network of railways that link all cities and towns with a population over 10,000 known as the "Agarn Railway Network" or the "ARN"; commuter rail trains in the metropolitan areas of [[Agarntrop#geography|Wagehut]], [[Agarntrop#geography|Makänder]], and [[Agarntrop#geography|Bügens]]; light rail systems in several cities including [[Agarntrop#geography|Wagehut]], [[Agarntrop#geography|Makänder]], and [[Agarntrop#geography|Bügens]]; freight rail services; and a rapid transit system in [[Agarntrop#geograohy|Wagehut]]. The railway network is state-owned. Currently, trains only run at speeds of up to 180km/h, however the current Government is aiming to increase this to 240km/h by building a high-speed rail link connecting [[Agarntrop#geography|Wagehut]], [[Agarntrop#geography|Makänder]], and [[Agarntrop#geography|Bügens]] by 2027.
==== Air Travel ====
==== Shipping ====
===Energy===
==Economy==
==Military==
==Law Enforcment==
==Industry==
==Media==
===Newspaper===
===Cuisine===
===Arts and Literature===
==Holidays==
==Important Documents==
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Capital
and
Wagehut
Official languagesNeuew
Recognised national languagesAschari
Ethnic groups
(2017)
Neuew (66.3%)
Aschar (29.5%)
Phnom (1.0%)
Azurite (0.4%)
Others (2.8%)
Religion
(2017)
Sjaanism (72.0%)
Kammism (23.1%)
Other Religions (0.9%)
Non-Religious (4.0%)
Demonym(s)Agarn/Agarnan
GovernmentUnitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
• President
Hans Brians (KP)
Achariya Sok (PS)
LegislatureNational Legislature of Agarntrop
• Upper house
Elders
• Lower house
Representatives
Establishment
• First inhabited by Humans
Circa 4000 BC
• First Neuew colonies
1726
• Independence from Neuewland
1903
• Civil War
1906-1909
• Establishment of First Agarn Republic
1911
• Establishment of Second Agarn Republic
1932
• Coup d'etat
1966
• Establishment of Third Agarn Republic
1968
Population
• 2017 census
21,984,762
GDP (PPP)2017 estimate
• Total
$738,535,209,104
• Per capita
$33,593.05
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
$700,830,682,731
• Per capita
$31,878.02
Gini (2001)31
medium
HDI (2018)Increase 0.808
very high
CurrencyAgarn Gelte (ACH)
Time zoneUTC-5
Date formatAD, Template:Abbr-mm-yy
Driving sideright
Internet TLD.ag

Agarntrop is an island and a semi-presidential republic in Anteria.

Demographics

Language

People

Religion

Family Structure

Geography

Mount Karamos, the tallest point on the Agarn island

Agarntrop is an island nation in the continent of Thuadia. It is located in the Hagalaz Ocean to the south of the Thuadian mainland. The closest country to Agarntrop geographically is Elenias, however it is culturally more closely linked to Neuewland and Prei Meas. The island of Agarntrop itself is low-lying and densely populated with a total population of nearly 22 million. Rising sea levels have led to the construction of flood defences and more people moving inland towards Mount Karamos, the highest point on the island at 2134 metres tall. Despite this, Agarntrop is not prone to tsunamis. The majority of Agarntrop's population is located in its urban centres.


Largest Cities

Wagehut

The Wagehut City skyline at night

Established by Neuew colonialists in 1742, the capital city and largest city in Agarntrop is Wagehut. Wagehut has an overall population of 2.3 million, with a metro population of 4.1 million. It is located on the western side of the island, and is the centre of Agarntrop's finance sector. It is home to the Government, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. Since Wagehut experienced an economic boom following the tax cuts of the 1990s, it and the west coast in general has greatly economically outperformed that of the east coast and the centre of the island. Despite this, a great proportion of Wagehut is much less affluent, generally on the south side of the city. This area is home to the vast majority of Wagehut's Aschari community. Wagehut's mayor is Heng Sen, a member of the Socialist Party.


Makänder

Makänder is the second largest city in Agarntrop, with an overall population of 900,000 and a metro population of 1.6 million. It is located inland on the northern side of the island, around half way between Mount Karamos and the north coast. Historically a manufacturing hub, Makänder has transformed into a more service-based economy since the 1990s as the manufacturing sector was outsourced to Prei Meas. Makänder has a large Aschari community, and is less affluent than both Wagehut and Bügens. It has the highest crime rate out of any Agarn city with a population over 100,000, particularly when it comes to issues such as homicide and gun crime. However, violent crime has reduced in recent years. Makänder's mayor is Schmidt Alfredson, a member of the Conservative Party.


Bügens

Bügens is the largest city on the east coast of Agarntrop, and is home to the remnants of Agarntrop's decreasing manufacturing sector. Bügens has an overall population of 700,000 and a metro population of 1.1 million. Bügens is the most affluent city on the east coast of Agarntrop, overcoming the economic stagnation of the area in recent years. Bügens' mayor is Hans Beckham, a member of the Socialist Party.

History

First (Ashcari) Inhabitants

The first inhabitants of the modern Agarn island are estimated to be of Aschari descent, settling from modern day Prei Meas in the 5th Millenium BCE. These settlers developed nomadic colonies that grew to envelop the whole island during the neolithic era. These settlers, due to their relative isolation on an island, did not initially develop metal tools such as bronze and iron, and thus remained in the early agricultural era for a prolonged period in comparison with the rest of Anteria.

Development and Trade

First Sivuk Contacts

Neuew Colonisation

Ethnic Replacement

19th Century

Independence

Civil War

First Republic

Second Republic

The Second Agarn Republic was formed after the introduction of a new constitution in 1932, that was imposed by President Nikolas Schweirin following his rise to power after the 1927 elections. A civil war veteran and Sivuk ethnonationalist, Schweirin saw the old constitution as being "outdated" and hindering his plans to "reform" the country. After his party - the Grand League of Patriots (GLOP) - won the 1930 legislative elections, Schweirin proposed the new constitution and new system of government to the House of Elders in 1931, which approved the bill. The constitution completely seperated the legislative and executive branches of government, removed or undermined many clauses of the 1913 Rights and Freedoms Amendment, and allowed Schweirin to rule by decree as President for life.

Schweirin continued to increase his grasp on power after the passing of the new constitution. In 1934, he used his executive powers to stack the Constitutional Court with loyal justices, allowing him to continue, amongst other things, the legal segregation of Aschari people from the rest of the Agarn population. Throughout the late 1930s and into the early 1940s, Schweirin used the new constitution to essentially outlaw all legal opposition and construct a one-party dictatorship by the time of his death in February 1947.

Schweirin's successor, Michael Kanstein, continued to impose his predecessor's policies to an even more severe degree. Kanstein ordered the burning of books opposing GLOP ideals in 1948, and terrorised the Aschari community, removing any hope of them achieving equal rights. State-sanctioned attacks on Ashcharis (particularly Kammists) reached their peak during the 1950s. The constitution was amended in 1956 to specifically describe Agarntrop as "a nation of Sivuk heritage and Sjaanist faith," (abolishing the secular state) by order of Kanstein.

However, these actions soon led to Agarntrop's political isolation in the Sekidean region and resulted in a famine in the late 1950s. The famine led to riots and demonstrations, which the Government found hard to control, particularly in Aschari-majority areas such as the city of Makänder where the Makänder insurgency began in 1957 as Aschari militant groups such as the Campaign for Aschari Action (CAA) began to bomb government buildings in the area and seize control of many districts. By the time Kanstein died in 1961, the Agarn regime was losing the loyalty and patience of the armed forces, law enforcement, and the population.

Coup D'Etat and 1968 Constitutional Rewrite

Prei Meas Immigration Crisis

Recession

Economic Modernisation

21st Century

Climate

Government and Politics

Elections

Political Parties with Representation

Party Name Seats in House of Elders Seats in House of Representatives Ideology
Socialist Party
41 / 100
138 / 325
 Social democracy, Liberalism, Aschari interests
Conservative Party
30 / 100
153 / 325
 Conservatism, Social Conservatism, Economic Liberalism, Civic Nationalism
Social Democratic Party
17 / 100
28 / 325
 Liberalism, Conservative Liberalism, Internationalism
National Party
12 / 100
6 / 325
 Right-wing Populism, Economic liberalism, National Conservatism, Social Conservatism

Infrastructure

Transportation

Road Travel

The B-57 Highway in the city of Bügens

Agarntrop is served by a well-developed and large highway system, consisting of Autoroutes ("A-roads"), Primary Routes ("B-roads"), and Secondary Routes ("C-roads"). Despite the numbering system, many Primary Routes, such as the B-1 highway that consists of a full circle around the Agarn island, have been upgraded to autoroutes since the latter's introduction in 1962, but have maintained their "B" road letter and number, as the "A" letter can only be applied to newly-built autoroutes. Autoroutes and select Primary Routes known as "turnpikes" are managed by the national Transport Department, however other roads are managed by local authorities.


Rail Travel

A commuter rail train in the city of Wagehut

Agarntrop's railway system consists of a national network of railways that link all cities and towns with a population over 10,000 known as the "Agarn Railway Network" or the "ARN"; commuter rail trains in the metropolitan areas of Wagehut, Makänder, and Bügens; light rail systems in several cities including Wagehut, Makänder, and Bügens; freight rail services; and a rapid transit system in Wagehut. The railway network is state-owned. Currently, trains only run at speeds of up to 180km/h, however the current Government is aiming to increase this to 240km/h by building a high-speed rail link connecting Wagehut, Makänder, and Bügens by 2027.


Air Travel

Shipping

Energy

Economy

Military

Law Enforcment

Industry

Media

Newspaper

Cuisine

Arts and Literature

Holidays

Important Documents

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