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'''The Union of Mihi Mai Ra''' ([[wikipedia:Māori|To Tatou Reo]]: ''Uniana o Mihi Mai Rā'', [[wikipedia:French language|Gaullican]]: ''Union de Mihi Mai Ra''), sometimes referred to as the Coconut or Palm Islands, is a small [[wikipedia:sovereignity|sovereign]] [[wikipedia:island nation|island nation]] situated in the Sublustrian sea north of [[Valentir]]. [[Mihi Mai Ra]] comprises three island archipelagos: [[the Karawaha]], [[the Sawo]] and [[the Turu archipelagos]]. Due to its natural beauty, cultural heritage and vibrant city life, it is a popular tourist destination. [[Mihite Society]] is a blend of [[wikipedia:French people|Gaullican]], [[wikipedia:English culture|Estmerish]] and various native such as the [[wikipedia:Maori people|Arateran]] cultures.
The '''Commonwealth of Mihi Mai Ra''' ([[wikipedia:Māori|To Tatou Reo]]: ''Tā te Nuinga i Whakatau ai o Mihi Mai Rā'', [[wikipedia:Fiji language|Vakaro]]: ''Vuqa na Mani Nanuma ni Miji Mai Rau'', [[wikipedia:French language|Gaullican]]: ''Communauté de Mihi Maï Ra''), sometimes referred to as the Coconut or Palm Islands, is a small [[wikipedia:sovereignity|sovereign]] [[wikipedia:island nation|island nation]] situated in the [[Sublustria|Sublustrian sea]] north of [[Valentir]]. [[Mihi Mai Ra]] comprises three island archipelagos: [[Karawaha]], [[Savo]] and [[Turu]]. Mihite Society originates from the [[Wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] who settled the [[Karwaha]] and [[Turu]] archipelagos with influences from [[Gaullica|Gaullican]], [[Estmere|Estmerish]] and [[Wikipedia:Fiji people|Vakacegun]] cultures.It is one of the most geographically isolated countries in [[kylaris]]. This geographic isolation has allowed the growth and development of an extremely varied and rich endemic flora and fauna from giant {{wp|Agathis australis|Kauri}} to the {{wp|Weta|Weta}} insects as well as the {{wp|Cyathea dealbata|Kaponga}} and {{wp|Kiwi|Kiwi}} with these latter two being national symbols of [[Mihi Mai Ra]].


==History==
[[Mihi Mai Ra]] was one of the last places discovered by man, the [[Karwaha]] was discovered by the {{wp|Maori people|Araterans}} between 1000 and 1200. The [[Turu]] archipelago was discovered even later in the 1400s. Population growth led many {{wp|Maori people|Araterans}} to leave [[Karawaha]] for [[Valentir]] in the 1200s and later for [[Turu]] in the 1400s. In 1629 the [[Karwaha]] islands were spotted by [[Gaullica|Gaullican]] explorers which led to the introduction of [[Gaullica|Gaullican]] settlers into [[Mihi Mai Ra]]. [[Gaullica|Gaullican]] hegemony over the area was established in the late 17th century. [[Estmere]] opposed [[Gaullica|Gaullican]] hegemony and supported the {{Maori People|Arateran}} groups which led to the creation of the [[Rangatiratanga Mihi Nui]] in [[Karawaha]] in 1732. Throughout the 1800s, [[Estmere|Estmerish]] influence grew alongside the westernization of the {{wp|Maori People|Araterans}} in the [[Rangatiratanga Mihi Nui]]. Following [[Valentir|Valentirian]] calls for federation, the [[Euclea|Euclean]] minority overthrew the [[Kahimeka dynasty]] and established the [[Dominion of the Coconut Islands]]. In 1942, the [[Wahakahokia]] was enacted resulting in the independence of [[Mihi Mai Ra]].


The three archipelagos of Mihi Mai Ra were settled relatively late in the 11th century by the [[wikipedia:Maori people|Arateran people]] who were sea fairers arriving with [[wikipedia:waka|waka]] (canoes). Early Mihi Mai Ra society was scattered with most political power and authority being held by local village Chieftains called [[wikipedia:chieftain|Rangatiras]]. The early [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] lived in villages called [[wikipedia:Kainga|Kainga]] in migrating communities called [[hapu]]. [[wikipedia:Kainga|Kainga]] were non-permanent settlements built next to garden plots that were left to fallow for several decades after two to three years of use. In [[wikipedia:Maori people|Arateran]] society, one could not own land instead each [[hapu]] had rights to travel through and use certain lands which overlapped and entwined with the rights of other [[hapu]] which was a major source of conflict. Resettling and even moving to entirely new lands was a part of everyday life which could've been done for several reasons such as defeat in battle or population increase. In the early 12th century many [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] began migrating to [[Valentir]] as a result of large population increases in [[Karawaha]].
Today [[Mihi Mai Ra]] is a {{wp|developed country}} which has one of the highest {{wp|Gross domestic product|GDPs per Capita}} in [[Kylaris]] and ranks highly in the {{wp|Human Development Index}}. It is a top competitor in international metrics of national performance such as quality of life, civil liberties, health, education and economic opportunity and freedom. Economically [[Mihi Mai Ra]] relies on the service sector and is a proponent of {{wp|free-trade}}. Highest political authority resides in the democratically elected unicameral [[Kohikohi]] which is led by [[Te Tumuaki o Te Kawanatanga]] [[Maoe III]], while its head of state is [[Pirima]] [[Alain A. D'Isisgny]]. [[Mihi Mai Ra]] is considered a minor power.


In 1629, the first [[Eclea|Eucleans]] arrived in [[Karawaha]]. The Euclean settlers did not understand the [[wikipedia:Maori people|Arateran]] way of settling the landscape in cycles and simply thought that land not occupied was available for settling. Despite this, initial contact with the [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] was mostly peaceful. The slowly increasing number of Euclian settlers sturred many land conflicts between the natives and settlers which led to the defeat of [[Kahimeka I|He Mihi Rangatira Nui O Kahimeka]] against the [[Gaullia|Gaullicans]]. This prompted him to begin the [[Whawhai O Te Kahimeka]] (''wars of Kahimeka'') in order to unify the [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] living in [[Karawaha]]. To this end, [[Kahimeka I|He Mihi Rangatira Nui O Kahimeka]] received assistance from [[Estmere]] who wished to undermine [[Gaullia|Gaullican]] influence in [[Karawaha]]. As a result, [[He Mihi Rangatira Nui O Kahimeka]] unified [[Karawaha]] with western weapons and tactics forming the centralised [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]] (''The Great Repentant kingdom'') with himself as the monarch after which he signed the [[Te Kirimana]] which gave [[Estmere]] power over foreign policy effectively making [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]] an [[Estmere]] [[wikipedia:protectorate|protectorate]].
== Etymology ==
The Name 'Mihi Mai Ra' was adopted during the [[Wahakahokia]] to reflect democratic values in the movement. It combines the {{wp|Maori language|Arateran}} word Mihi (''to repent, repentant'') with the two {{wp|Fiji language|Vakacegun}} words of Mai (''from'') and Ra (''they''). When combined with the classification 'Tā te Nuinga i Whakatau ai meaning' which roughly means ''most decide'', Tā te Nuinga i Whakatau ai o Mihi Mai Ra means ''the most Mihi, they decide''.  


Following the creation of [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]], [[Kahimeka I]] initiated the [[Huringa]] (''change'') where many [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] were expected to adopt a more western lifestyle thusly ending the centuries-old tradition of moving through the landscape in cycles. [[Kahimeka I]] adopted the [[wikipedia:roman alphabet| Solarian alphabet]] and western legal traditions among other things. The [[Huringa]] was so great in its effect that people of the [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]] began calling themselves ''[[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihi]]'' and their language {{wp|Maori language|To Tatou Reo}}. However, despite the Huringa, many old traditions remained in place with minor changes. For example, the [[wikipedia:chieftain|Rangatiras]] became municipal leaders. The [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]] gave the Mihite culture and language a say in political affairs, yet it was throughout all its existence caught between the battle of influence between [[Gaullica]] and [[Estmere]]. Both powers corroded Mihite authority to the point wherein the later years of the kingdom, all ministers and other important political positions were nominated by either [[Gaullica]] or [[Estmere]]. However, the two sides were often engaged in politics against one another which allowed much of Mihite society to remain relatively unscathed.
== Geography ==


In the final years of [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]], [[Valentir|Valentirian]] desire for independence became greater which intimidated many of the [[Gaullica|Gaullicans]] and [[Estmere|Estmerish]] as [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]] was technically an independent kingdom and [[Valentir|Valentirian]] calls for federation could've included it in them. This sparked agreement between the [[Gaullica|Gaullicans]] and [[Estmere|Estmerish]] populace to overthrow the monarchy and become a dominion of [[Estmere]]. In 1910, 2 years before [[Valentir|Valentirian]] Independence was declared, [[Te Kingitara Mihi Nui]] officially became [[the Dominion of the Coconut Islands]] with the two archipelagos of [[the Sawo]] and [[the Turu]] being added to its territories. This move greatly angered the [[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihite]] populace as it signalled an end to the [[Kahimeka dynasty]] which was the only [[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihite]] position of power.
[[File:Köppen-Climate-map.png|300px|thumb|left|{{wp|Köppen Climate classification|Köppen Cliamate}} map of Mihi Mai Ra]]
[[Mihi Mai Ra]] is formed from the three island archipelagos of [[Karawaha]], [[Turu]] and [[Savo]]. The most dominant climate type is the {{wp|Tropical Rainforest Climate}} which is present in every archipelago except [[Savo]]. The most dominant {{wp|Köppen Climate classification|cliamate type}} in [[Savo]] is the {{wp|Oceanic Climate}} which is also found on the largest [[Karawaha]] island of [[Iwikoa]].


In the 1920s following the Great War, the position of many [[Gaullica|Gaullican]] and [[Estmere|Estmerish]] political elite were weakened, and many positions became filled by [[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihites]] as a result of greater democratisation. These [[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihite]] Politicians started to call for the [[Wahakahokia]] or ''return'' where the restoration of the [[Kahimeka dynasty]] would happen alongside an overall [[Mihitization]] of the country. Although most politicians calling for the [[Wahakahokia]] didn't have antagonistic views of the [[Gaullica|Gaullicans]] and [[Estmere|Estmerish]], there existed some at the fringes calling for total national rebirth where all 'foreigners' were to be exiled despite over 43% of the population at the time being of foreign ancestry. In 1937, the [[Ko Te Hononga Mo Te Whakahokinga Mai Parati]] won a landslide victory and formed a government which officially began to institute the [[Wahakahokia]]. Originally the [[Wahakahokia]] called for all [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] to join a single [[wikipedia:Maori people|Arateran]] state, however, [[Valentir]] could've stopped the negotiations which is why this claim was dropped from the [[Wahakahokia]]. The [[Gaullica|Gaullicans]] and [[Estmere|Estmerish]] in [[the Dominion of the Coconut Islands| Coconut Islands]] lobbied for the [[Estmere|Estmerish]] government to oppose independence fearing possible future persecution. Eventually, a compromise was reached between the home government and [[Estmere]] where the [[Kahimeka dynasty]] wouldn't be restored and the presidents of [[Gaullica]] and [[Estmere]] would act as co-presidents ([[wikipedia:Maori language|To Tatou Reo]]: ''Koperesideni'') for the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Union of Mihi Mai Ra]] with three official languages: [[wikipedia:Maori language|To Tatou Reo]], [[wikipedia:French language|Gaullican]] and [[wikipedia:English language|Estmerish]]. In exchange, The [[the Dominion of the Coconut Islands| Coconut Islands]] would become the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Union of Mihi Mai Ra]] and the [[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihi]] would get a limited [[Wahakahokia]] which among other things ensured that the [[Pirima]] (''Premier'') would be of [[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihi]] descent, the [[wikipedia:Maori language|To Tatou Reo]] language would become the primary language of the country and a new constitution would be ratified which would ensure the existence of a unique [[Wikipedia:Cook Islander People|Mihi]] political system.
[[Mihi Mai Ra]] has a dry season and a wet season as opposed to four different seasons. {{wp|Climate Change|Global Warming}} has led to the increase of the sea level in [[Kylaris]] which is threatening much of the indigenous flora and fauna of [[Mihi Mai Ra]].
 
Around 70% of the flora in [[Mihi Mai Ra]] is endemic and unique to Sublustria and includes some of the world's oldest plants. Excluding the {{wp|Arctocephalus forsteri|Sublustrian Fur Seal}} and two species of bats, Mihi Mai Ra has no indigenous land mammals. Mihi Mai Ra has a great diversity of avian creatures with over 200 species of birds situated in its land area the most known of which is the {{wp|Kiwi}}
 
== History ==
 
=== Precolonial Era ===
[[File:EarleWarSpeech.jpg|300px|thumb|left|An {{wp|maori people|Arateran}} War Waka off the coast of [[Toanawihi]] 1728]]
The three archipelagos of Mihi Mai Ra were settled relatively late betwene the 9th and 11th centuries by the [[wikipedia:Maori people|Arateran]] and {{wp|Fiji people|Vakacegun}} peoples who were sea farers arriving with [[wikipedia:waka|waka]] (canoes). Early Mihi Mai Ra society was scattered with most political power and authority being held by local village Chieftains called [[wikipedia:chieftain|Rangatira]]. The early [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] lived in villages called [[wikipedia:Kainga|Kainga]] in migrating communities called [[hapu]]. [[wikipedia:Kainga|Kainga]] were non-permanent settlements built next to garden plots that were left to fallow for several decades after two to three years of use.  
 
In [[wikipedia:Maori people|Arateran]] society, one could not own land instead each [[hapu]] had rights to travel through and use certain lands which overlapped and entwined with the rights of other [[hapu]] which was a major source of conflict. Resettling and even moving to entirely new lands was a part of everyday life which could've been done for several reasons such as defeat in battle or population increase. Conflicts between [[hapu]] were common which led to the creation of a distinct warrior culture in [[Karawaha]]. In the early 12th century many [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] began migrating to [[Valentir]] as a result of large population increases in [[Karawaha]]. With many [[hapu]] having left [[Karawaha]] in the early 12th century, a great cultural shift happened where [[hapu]] began to become larger and as a result, fighting became less common between the [[wikipedia:Maori people|Araterans]] in [[Karawaha]]
 
=== Arrival of the Eucleans ===
In 1629, the first Gaullican explorers made contact with the Arateran populace of [[Karawaha]], however settlement of any significant size only began in 1638 with the establishment of the [[Colony of Trois-Épées]]. Initial contact between the indigenous peoples of Mihi Mai Ra and the Euclean settlers led to the spread of disease for which the Araterans, Vakacegun and Au Ra'e were not immune to. Diseases such as {{wp|Measels}}, {{wp|Mumps}} and {{wp|Smallpox}} were common and reduced the population of Mihi Mai Ra by 60% between 1630 and 1660. Due to the shrunken population of Mihi Mai Ra, many vacant lands were settled by Eucleans.
 
=== Rangatiratanga Mihi Nui ===
=== Estmerish Rule ===
=== Wahakahokia and After===
 
== Government and Politics ==
=== Political Parties ===

Latest revision as of 22:12, 4 January 2020

Commonwealth of Mihi Mai Ra
Tā te Nuinga i Whakatau ai o Mihi Mai Rā
Vuqa na Mani Nanuma ni Miji Mai Rau
Commonwealth de Mihi Maï Ra
Flag of Mihi Mai Ra
Flag
Motto: "To tino aria"
"To your heart"
Anthem: "E te atua tohingia te kuini"
Mihi Mai Ra (dark green) in Sublustria
Mihi Mai Ra (dark green) in Sublustria
Capital Kahimeka
Largest city Toanawihi
Official languagesTo Tatou Reo, Vakaro, Gaullican, Estmerish
Recognised regional languagesTe Reo Au Ra'e, Idite
Recognised Minority LanguagesSenrian, Xiadongese
Ethnic groups
Demonym(s)
GovernmentFederal Constitutional Elective Kitarchy
Atuhuniana III
• Pirima
Alain A. D'Isisgny
LegislatureKohikohi
Establishment
• Arrival of the Eucleans
1629
1732
• Dominion
1910
1942
Population
• 2014 census
5,402,981
GDP (nominal)2018 estimate
• Total
$233 billion
• Per capita
$43,252
Gini (2018)Positive decrease 44.2
medium
HDI (2018)Increase 0.954
very high
CurrencyPona (£ (MP))
Date formatdd-mm-yy
Driving sideright
ISO 3166 codeMMR
Internet TLD.mr

The Commonwealth of Mihi Mai Ra (To Tatou Reo: Tā te Nuinga i Whakatau ai o Mihi Mai Rā, Vakaro: Vuqa na Mani Nanuma ni Miji Mai Rau, Gaullican: Communauté de Mihi Maï Ra), sometimes referred to as the Coconut or Palm Islands, is a small sovereign island nation situated in the Sublustrian sea north of Valentir. Mihi Mai Ra comprises three island archipelagos: Karawaha, Savo and Turu. Mihite Society originates from the Araterans who settled the Karwaha and Turu archipelagos with influences from Gaullican, Estmerish and Vakacegun cultures.It is one of the most geographically isolated countries in kylaris. This geographic isolation has allowed the growth and development of an extremely varied and rich endemic flora and fauna from giant Kauri to the Weta insects as well as the Kaponga and Kiwi with these latter two being national symbols of Mihi Mai Ra.

Mihi Mai Ra was one of the last places discovered by man, the Karwaha was discovered by the Araterans between 1000 and 1200. The Turu archipelago was discovered even later in the 1400s. Population growth led many Araterans to leave Karawaha for Valentir in the 1200s and later for Turu in the 1400s. In 1629 the Karwaha islands were spotted by Gaullican explorers which led to the introduction of Gaullican settlers into Mihi Mai Ra. Gaullican hegemony over the area was established in the late 17th century. Estmere opposed Gaullican hegemony and supported the Template:Maori People groups which led to the creation of the Rangatiratanga Mihi Nui in Karawaha in 1732. Throughout the 1800s, Estmerish influence grew alongside the westernization of the Araterans in the Rangatiratanga Mihi Nui. Following Valentirian calls for federation, the Euclean minority overthrew the Kahimeka dynasty and established the Dominion of the Coconut Islands. In 1942, the Wahakahokia was enacted resulting in the independence of Mihi Mai Ra.

Today Mihi Mai Ra is a developed country which has one of the highest GDPs per Capita in Kylaris and ranks highly in the Human Development Index. It is a top competitor in international metrics of national performance such as quality of life, civil liberties, health, education and economic opportunity and freedom. Economically Mihi Mai Ra relies on the service sector and is a proponent of free-trade. Highest political authority resides in the democratically elected unicameral Kohikohi which is led by Te Tumuaki o Te Kawanatanga Maoe III, while its head of state is Pirima Alain A. D'Isisgny. Mihi Mai Ra is considered a minor power.

Etymology

The Name 'Mihi Mai Ra' was adopted during the Wahakahokia to reflect democratic values in the movement. It combines the Arateran word Mihi (to repent, repentant) with the two Vakacegun words of Mai (from) and Ra (they). When combined with the classification 'Tā te Nuinga i Whakatau ai meaning' which roughly means most decide, Tā te Nuinga i Whakatau ai o Mihi Mai Ra means the most Mihi, they decide.

Geography

Köppen Cliamate map of Mihi Mai Ra

Mihi Mai Ra is formed from the three island archipelagos of Karawaha, Turu and Savo. The most dominant climate type is the Tropical Rainforest Climate which is present in every archipelago except Savo. The most dominant cliamate type in Savo is the Oceanic Climate which is also found on the largest Karawaha island of Iwikoa.

Mihi Mai Ra has a dry season and a wet season as opposed to four different seasons. Global Warming has led to the increase of the sea level in Kylaris which is threatening much of the indigenous flora and fauna of Mihi Mai Ra.

Around 70% of the flora in Mihi Mai Ra is endemic and unique to Sublustria and includes some of the world's oldest plants. Excluding the Sublustrian Fur Seal and two species of bats, Mihi Mai Ra has no indigenous land mammals. Mihi Mai Ra has a great diversity of avian creatures with over 200 species of birds situated in its land area the most known of which is the Kiwi

History

Precolonial Era

An Arateran War Waka off the coast of Toanawihi 1728

The three archipelagos of Mihi Mai Ra were settled relatively late betwene the 9th and 11th centuries by the Arateran and Vakacegun peoples who were sea farers arriving with waka (canoes). Early Mihi Mai Ra society was scattered with most political power and authority being held by local village Chieftains called Rangatira. The early Araterans lived in villages called Kainga in migrating communities called hapu. Kainga were non-permanent settlements built next to garden plots that were left to fallow for several decades after two to three years of use.

In Arateran society, one could not own land instead each hapu had rights to travel through and use certain lands which overlapped and entwined with the rights of other hapu which was a major source of conflict. Resettling and even moving to entirely new lands was a part of everyday life which could've been done for several reasons such as defeat in battle or population increase. Conflicts between hapu were common which led to the creation of a distinct warrior culture in Karawaha. In the early 12th century many Araterans began migrating to Valentir as a result of large population increases in Karawaha. With many hapu having left Karawaha in the early 12th century, a great cultural shift happened where hapu began to become larger and as a result, fighting became less common between the Araterans in Karawaha.

Arrival of the Eucleans

In 1629, the first Gaullican explorers made contact with the Arateran populace of Karawaha, however settlement of any significant size only began in 1638 with the establishment of the Colony of Trois-Épées. Initial contact between the indigenous peoples of Mihi Mai Ra and the Euclean settlers led to the spread of disease for which the Araterans, Vakacegun and Au Ra'e were not immune to. Diseases such as Measels, Mumps and Smallpox were common and reduced the population of Mihi Mai Ra by 60% between 1630 and 1660. Due to the shrunken population of Mihi Mai Ra, many vacant lands were settled by Eucleans.

Rangatiratanga Mihi Nui

Estmerish Rule

Wahakahokia and After

Government and Politics

Political Parties