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The '''Peerage of Sydalon''' is a hereditary distinction in the [[Nobility of Sydalon|Sydalene nobility]] that encompasses a small number of individual nobles. Titles in the Peerage of Sydalon are held by the most prestigious, and highest-ranking indiviudals of Sydalene nobility. This differs from other peerage systems abroad that encompass nearly all titled nobility. The title of Peer of Sydalon is an additional honorific granted to those that are [[Political divisions of Sydalon|domain monarchs]], princes of the blood holding an [[#Blood domain|appanage]], and princes of the blood holding a titular ducal title.
{{Infobox country
==Background==
|native_name                = {{resize|11pt|''Իոտոպհā Դեմոկրատական ​​հանրապետuթյuն''}} <span style="font-weight: normal;">{{resize|9pt|({{wp|Northern Kurdish|Iotophan}}) }}</span> <br>{{resize|10pt|''Iotophā Demokratakan ​​hanrapetut’yun''}}
At the creation of the [[Sydalon|Kingdom of Sydalon]] after the First Crusade in 1237, a number of [[wikipedia:Fief|fiefs]] were granted by the [[Pope of the Fabrian Catholic Chuch|Pope]] or [[Monarchy of Sydalon|Monarch of Sydalon]]. Originally, 13 fiefdoms were granted below the Monarch and are collectively known as ancient peers. These peers were attached to specific fief and territorial designation and were the chief vassals of the Monarch. Of these original 13 peers, only 6 remain extant with 5 currently functioning as modern domains in Sydalon. The remainder have since merged into the crown. As the highest remaining peer in precedence, the [[Monarchy of Montgisard|Prince of Montgisard]] is the most senior and most prestigious Peer of Sydalon.
|conventional_long_name      = Democratic Republic of Iotopha
 
|common_name                = Iotopha
The traditional thirteen peers are (in order of precedence):
|image_flag                  = Flag of Iotopha.png
#[[Prince of Ostracine]]
|alt_flag                    =
#[[Prince of Montgisard]]
|image_coat                  = Coat of Arms of Iotopha.png
#[[Duke of Philippopolis]]
|alt_coat                    = Coat of Arms
#[[Duke of Toron]]
|symbol_type                = Coat of Arms
#[[Duke of Hayan]]
|national_motto              =
#[[Duke of Vescera]]
|national_anthem            =''Պետական ​​հիմնը''<br><small>Petakan ​​himny</small><br><small>State Anthem</small><br>[[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3IQC3HCg-w|210px]]
#[[Duke of Esebon]]
|image_map                  = Map of Iotopha on continent.png
#[[Count of Melfi]]
|map_width                  = 275px
#[[Count of Batroun]]
|alt_map                    =  
#[[Duke of Rema#Counts|Count of Rema]]
|map_caption                = Location of '''Iotopha''' (green)<br>– in Ochran (grey)
#[[Count of Belveer]]
|image_map2                  = Political_Map_of_Iotopha.png
#[[Count of Cuicul]]
|map2_width                  = 275px
#[[Count of Mirabel]]
|alt_map2                    =
==Types of peers==
|map_caption2                = Political Map of Iotopha
===Ancient peers===
|capital                    = Kajnadzor <!--Valley of braves-->
Within their domains, peers collect revenue from land dues, property, and salaries from offices held at the royal level. Peers play a key role in the anointing of the Monarch and are granted other dignities, such as the right to audience with the Monarch at time of convenience, attend sessions of [[Parliament of Sydalon|Parliament]] at their leisure, and serve as chief executive within their respective domains. Of the original peers, only the Prince of Montgisard (simultaniously as the Duke of Vescera), Duke of Philippopolis, Duke of Toron, Duke of Hayan, and Count of Melfi remain and currently serve as executive leaders of top-level domains. Two domain executives – the Count of Gadir and the Count of Tanas – were originally lands subservient to the Duke of Esebon and the Duke of Philippopolis, but were created following the [[Sydalene Third Civil War]] and now constitute top-level domains. While there are lesser landed nobles in all domains of Sydalon, they are not considered peers; however, they also are sworn to both their liege lord-peer and the [[Monarchy of Sydalon|Monarch]].
|largest_city                = capital
===Blood domains===
|largest_settlement          =  
At the advent of the kingdom, secondary sons of the Monarch were granted appanges from within the [[Royal Domain of Sydalon|Royal Domain]] in order to prevent revolts and were used as an extension of royal power in these areas. The first appanage created was the [[Adelon|Principality of Adelon]] in 1361 to the [[wikipedia:Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate]] son of [[William V of Sydalon|King William V]]. These titles were more restrictive than the ancient peers. Appanages in Sydalon are commonly referred to as Blood Domains. They earn their name as being held by {{wp|Prince of the blood|princes of the blood}}, and may be only inherited by male descendants of the grantee, which excludes daughters. The lands cannot be sold, or otherwise transmitted, and revert to the Crown upon the line's extinction. Since the 1600s, blood domain titles formerly of comital rank are traditionally elevated to ducal rank upon granting.
|largest_settlement_type    = <span style="font-weight: normal;">largest city</span>
 
|languages_type              = Official language
Blood domains remain part of the Royal Domain, though today still serve an administrative purpose within the Royal Domain. Currently two blood domains exist: [[Duke of Esebon]] [[Duke of Rema]], and [[Duke of Thapse]]. While Adelon was originally created as a blood domain, it is often considered among the ancient peers due to its status as a [[Political divisions of Sydalon#Domains|first-level domain]].
|languages                  = {{flatlist|
===Duke of Royal Blood===
*{{wp|Armenian language|Iotophan}}
All male-line descendants of the Monarch are considered Prince or Princess of the Blood. Younger sons of the Monarch are generally granted a ducal title, traditionally a blood domain, though more common in the modern era they are created a Duke of Royal Blood. These dukes are afforded the status of Peer of Sydalon, and are typically granted rights over a much smaller territorial designation when compared to blood domains. In most instances, this dignity is ceremonial. Currently there are 4 Dukes of Royal Blood.
==Order of precedence==
The general order of precedence among peers is:
*Ancient peers (according to rank)
*Peers of the Domain (according to date of creation)
*Peers of Royal blood (according to date of creation)
Typically the order of precedence is based upon the age of the peerage, with older peerages holding precedence over younger. The [[Prince of Petra]] is an exception to this general rule due to its status as the peerage of the [[wikipedia:Heir apparent|heir apparent]], and as such is the preeminent peer of the realm. The Monarch may raise a peer in the order of precedence, and the order may vary in specific instances, such as the Monarch's anointing. Generally, children and grandchildren of a Monarch, whom hold the rank of prince of blood, are afforded precedence over all peers, except that of the Prince of Petra.
 
==List of Sydalene peerages==
===Ancient peers===
{| class="wikitable" style="border:2px solid"
|-
! Ruler
! Title
! Arms
! House – Peerage
! Location
! Spouse – Children
|-
! [[file:Michael Douglas César 2016 3.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard|Prince<br> Joscelin V]]<br>b. 1946
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the Principality of Montgisard.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the Principality of Montgisard.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[Monarchy of Montgisard|House of Calien-Destroit]]<br>c. 13th century<br><br>[[Montgisard|Principality of Montgisard]]<br>since 1972<br />[[Vescera|Duchy of Vescera]]<br />since 1972
! [[file:Map of the Principality of Montgisard.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Victoria Galan<br>
Children:<br>(1) [[Alice of Montgisard|Alice, Queen of Gaemar]], (2) [[Ambroise, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard]], (3) [[Arthur of Montgisard|Arthur, Duke of Amblat]], (4) [[Raoul of Montgisard|Raoul, Duke of Ichnusa]], (5) [[Rachelle of Montgisard|Rachelle, Electress of Mosela]], (6) [[Lorena of Montgisard|Lorena, Hereditary Lady of Canosa]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
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|title=Ancestors of Joscelin V
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|1= 1. '''Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard'''
|2= 2. Ambroise I, Prince of Montgisard
|3= 3. Paulina Julia
|4= 4. Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard
|5= 5. Luciana of Canosa
|6= 6. Theodulus Julius, Duke of Caesena
|7= 7. Princess Theophylacta of Catania
|8= 8. Robert IV, Prince of Montgisard
|9= 9. Dianne of Melfi
|10= 10. Acarius X, Lord of Canosa
|11= 11. Princess Elisabetta of Montgisard
|12= 12. Menas Julius, Duke of Caesena
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|14= 14. [[Prince Theophylactus, Duke of Catania]]
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
}}
|-
|languages_sub              =
! [[File:Aubin I, Duke of Philippopolis.jpg|95px]]
|languages2_type            = Regional languages
| align=center|[[Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis|Duke<br> Aubin III]]<br>b. 1996
|languages2                  = {{flatlist|
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the County of Philipopolis.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the County of Philipopolis.png|80px]]
*[[Wikipedia:Pontic greek|Mysian]]
| align=center|[[House of Aubert-Taureau]]<br>c. 13th century<br><br>[[Philippopolis|Duchy of Philippopolis]]<br>since 2006
*[[wikipedia:Azerbaijani language|Ayrumi]]
! [[file:Map of the County of Philipopolis.png|170px]]
*TBD
| align=left|Spouse:
Children: None
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
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|1= 1. '''Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis'''
|2= 2. Aubin, Count of Imbert
|3= 3. Princess Sidonnie of Adelon
|4= 4. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis
|5= 5. PLACEHOLDER
|6= 6. Rainier II, Prince of Adelon
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|8= 8. Charles IV, Duke of Philippopolis
|9= 9. Olympias of Canosa
|10= 10. PLACEHOLDER
|11= 11. PLACEHOLDER
|12= 12. William III, Prince of Adelon
|13= 13. Leonore of Larache
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
}}
|-
|languages2_sub              =
! [[File:Prince Sebastian, Duke of Montfort.jpg|95px]]
|ethnic_groups              =  
| align=center|[[Sebastian I, Duke of Toron|Duke<br> Sebastian I]]<br>b. 1994
  {{ublist |item_style=white-space:nowrap;
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the County of Toron.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the County of Toron.png|80px]]
  | 66% Iotophan
| align=center|[[House of Toron]]<br>c. 12th century<br><br>[[Duchy of Toron]]<br>since 2013
  | 20% Ayrumi
! [[file:Map of the County of Toron.png|170px]]
  | 9% Mysian
| align=left|Spouse: [[Febe of Gaemar|Princess Febe of Gaemar]]
  | 2% TBD
Children: None
  | 3% other
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
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|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Sebastian I
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|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
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|1= 1. '''Sebastian I, Duke of Toron'''
|2= 2. [[Desiderius, Prince of Petra]]
|3= 3. [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene of Latium]]
|4= 4. [[Jordan IX of Sydalon]]
|5= 5. Melisende of Philippopolis
|6= 6. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|7= 7. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
|8= 8. Tancred II, Duke of Toron
|9= 9. [[Elissa IV of Sydalon]]
|10= 10. Charles IV, Duke of Philippopolis
|11= 11. Olympias of Canosa
|12= 12. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|13= 13. Agnes Selicia
|14= 14. [[Constantine XIX of Latium]]
|15= 15. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
}}
}}
|-
|ethnic_groups_year          = 2018
! [[file:JavierBardemHWOFNov2012 cropped.jpg|95px]]
|religion ={{small|Recognized religions:}}<br/>{{wp|Christianity}} ({{small|[[Orthodox Churches in Ajax#Iotophan Apostolic Church|Iotophan Apostolic]], [[Orthodox Churches in Ajax#Eastern Evangelical Church|Eastern Evangelical]], [[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholic]]}}), [[Azdarin]], {{wp|Judaism}}, {{wp|Zoroastrian|Mazdayasna}}, [[Sadhana]]
| align=center|[[Henry II, Duke of Hayan|Duke<br>Henry II]]<br>b. 1959
|demonym                    = Iotophan
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the Lordship of Hayan.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the Lordship of Hayan.png|80px]]
|government_type            = {{wp|Federal state|Federal}} {{wp|Presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|republic}} under a {{wp|dominant-party system}}
| align=center|[[House of Scaliger]]<br>c. 13th century<br><br>[[Duchy of Hayan]]<br>since 2013
|leader_title1              = [[President of Iotopha|President]]
! [[file:Map of the Lordship of Hayan.png|170px]]
|leader_name1                = [[Anastas Barkhudar]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Emmanuelle of Tanas <br>
|leader_title2              = Vice President
Children:<br>(1) Desideria of Hayan, (2) [[Raimund, Hereditary Lord of Hayan|Raimund, Hereditary Duke of Hayan]], (3) Maria of Hayan, (4) Olympe, Hereditary Lady of Derum, (5) Hugues of Hayan, (6) Gabriella of Hayan
|leader_name2                = [[Isaac Vorsapetn]]
|-
|leader_title3              = Chairman of the People's National Assembly
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
|leader_name3                = [[Sara Lekandrean]]
{{ahnentafel
|legislature                = [[People's National Assembly of Iotopha|People's National Assembly]]
|collapsible=yes
|sovereignty_type            = Formation
|collapsed=yes
|established_event1          = Teispid Empire
|align=center
|established_date1          = {{circa}}400 BCE
|title=Ancestors of Henry II
|established_event2          = XXXX dynasty
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|established_date2          = 220 CE
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
| established_event3        = YYYY dynasty
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
| established_date3          = 792
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
| established_event4        = [[Bayarid Empire]]
|1= 1. '''Henry II, Duke of Hayan'''
| established_date4          = 900
|2= 2. Henry I, Duke of Hayan
| established_event5        = Petty realms
|3= 3. Gabriella Cutajar
| established_date5          = 1186
|4= 4. Louis IV, Duke of Hayan
| established_event6        = Kingdom of Iotopha
|5= 5. Olympe of Amblat
| established_date6          = 1401
|6= 6. PLACEHOLDER
| established_event7        = Socialist republic
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
| established_date7          = 4 October 1920
|8= 8. Baldwin III, Duke of Hayan
|established_event8          = Second republic
|9= 9. Launde de Pinsonneau
|established_date8          = 7 May 1986
|10= 10. Robert III, Duke of Amblat <!--montgisene cadet, now extinct-->
|area_rank                  = nth
|11= 11. Claire of Hayan
|area_magnitude              =
|12= 12. PLACEHOLDER
|area                        =
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|area_km2                    = 357680
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|area_sq_mi                  = 138101.02
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
|area_footnote              =
|percent_water              = 7.1%
|area_label                  =
|area_label2                =
|area_dabodyalign            =
|population_estimate        = 51,202,572
|population_estimate_rank    =
|population_estimate_year    = 2018
|population_census          = 46,650,421
|population_census_year      = 2015
|population_density_km2      = X
|population_density_sq_mi    = X
|population_density_rank    =
|GDP_PPP                    = $744.485 billion
|GDP_PPP_rank                =
|GDP_PPP_year                = 2016
|GDP_PPP_per_capita          = $14,540
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank    =
|GDP_nominal                = $270.964 billion
|GDP_nominal_rank            =
|GDP_nominal_year            = 2016
|GDP_nominal_per_capita      = $5,292
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =
|Gini                        = 35.4
|Gini_rank                  =
|Gini_year                  =
|Gini_category              =
|HDI                        = 0.740
|HDI_rank                    =
|HDI_year                    =
|currency                    = [[Iotophan dînar|Dînar]] (Ð)
|currency_code              = IOD
|time_zone                  = [[Time in Ajax|IOT]]
|utc_offset                  = +4:30
|time_zone_DST              =
|date_format                = dd/mm/yyyy ({{wp|Common Era|CE}})
|DST_note                    =
|utc_offset_DST              =
|drives_on                  = left
|cctld                      = .io
|iso3166code                = IO
|calling_code                = +99
}}
}}
'''Iotopha''' ({{wp|Armenian language|Iotophan}}: ''Iotopha'' {{IPAc-en|l|ə|ˈ|t|ɒ|f|ə|ɡ|ə}}), officially the '''Democratic Republic of Iotopha''' (Iotophan: Իոտոպհա Դեմոկրատական ​​հանրապետuթյuն; Iotophā Demokratakan ​​Hanrapetut’yun), is a sovereign state in western [[Ajax#Continents|Ochran]]. It is boarded to the northeast by XXXX, to the east by YYYY, to the north by BLANK, and to the south by BLANK2, while having a maritime border to the south along the Ozeros Sea, and Periclean Sea to the northwest. With just over 51 million inhabitants, it is the Xth largest nation in the [[Ajax|world]], and Xth largest on [[Ajax#Continents|Ochran]].
(Insert a historical blurb here about some ancient history)
(Insert a historical blurb here about some ancient history). By 1920, growing popular unrest was leading to constitutional reforms with the once {{wp|absolute monarchy}}, but quickly turned into a violent revolution between royalists and an alliance of left and right-wing republican groups, which ultimately culminated in the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Iotopha. A military coup launched in 1982 saw the communist regime nearly ousted from power, prompting a civil war between the military, communist regime loyalists and a brief royal restoration movement. The conflict ended in 1986 when communist leadership agreed to an armistice with the military leadership to democratize Iotopha.
Today, Iotopha is the Xth largest economy in the [[Ajax|world]]. Though the economy has grown in recent years, it still suffers from high unemployment rate and poverty, and with high income inequality. According to international reports, human rights in Iotopha are considered poor. The regime is considered undemocratic due to the oppressive tactics used against critics of the government and members of the opposition. Iotopha is a member of the [[Forum of Nations]], [[Kiso Pact]], and {other org}.
==Etymology==
Iotopha is derived from the [[Hellenic language|Hellenic]] term λωτοφάγοι (''lōtophagoi''), roughly translating to <nowiki>"lotus-eaters"</nowiki>. The term was first applied to the inhabitants of the {NAME} island off the eastern coast of the country, who Hellenic explorers observed regularly consumed lotus fruits. Since the Xth century, Iotopha has been informally used in the area, and was first attested to domestically in the 5th century AD.
==History==
===Prehistory===
===Classical antiquity===
===Medieval period===
===Early modern period===
===From the 1800s to the 1920s===
===Contemporary era===
==Geography==
===Climate===
Iotopha features a diverse climate, ranging from {{wp|semi-arid climate|semi-arid}} in the X to {{wp|Humid continental climate|humid}} in the X to temperate forests in the west near Lake Dhaka.
===Fauna===
===Regions, provinces and cities===
Iotopha is divided into six regions, which are further subdivided into 30 provinces, each governed by a governor elected by popular vote by its residents. Provinces are then divided into districts and again into cities, towns, villages or other forms of municipalities.
Iotopha has a high urban growth rate, with urbanization growing from 19% to 68% between 1950 and 2000. The [[Forum of Nations]] projects that nearly 75% of the population will be urban by 2030. The largest settlements are Kajnadzor, Sophene, and Tiridatopolis <!--City of Tiridates-->. Overall, there are 7 cities with populations over 1 million, and a total of X with a population over 450,000.
Afar is the capital of Iotopha, and has a population of over 7.8 million. Since 1923, it has been the economical, cultural and focus of the country's transportation and communication networks.
The second largest city in Iotopha is Tisfun, with a population of around 4.1 million, and also serves as the capital of NAME province. It once served as the capital of Tiespid of Iotopha, and seat of the YYYY dynasty. Tisfun is a city of key religious importance to {{wp|Zoroastrianism|Mazdayasnae}} within Iotopha, as it features the largest and oldest {{wp|fire temple}} in the country, Adur Burzen-Mihr.
==Politics==
{{main|Politics of Iotopha}}
===Governance===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; float:right; margin-right:9px; margin-left:2px;"
|-
|-
! [[file:Enrique Peña Nieto 2017 (cropped).jpg|95px]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[file:Vali Nasr 2012.jpg|125px]]
| align=center|[[Balian VII, Count of Melfi|Count<br> Balian VII]]<br>b. 1967
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the County of Melfi.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the County of Melfi.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Eu]]<br>c. 8th century<br><br>[[County of Melfi]]<br>since 2008
! [[file:Map of the County of Melfi.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Anna Ulpia<br>
Children:<br>(1) Theodora of Melfi, (2) Robert, Hereditary Lord of Melfi, (3) Jeanne of Melfi, (4) Marc of Melfi
|-
style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Balian VII
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|boxstyle_5=background-color: #9fe;
|1= 1. '''Balian VII, Count of Melfi'''
|2= 2. Roger II, Count of Melfi
|3= 3. PLACEHOLDER
|4= 4. Robert IV, Count of Melfi
|5= 5. PLACEHOLDER
|6= 6. PLACEHOLDER
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|8= 8. Balian VII, Count of Melfi
|9= 9. PLACEHOLDER
|10= 10. PLACEHOLDER
|11= 11. PLACEHOLDER
|12= 12. PLACEHOLDER
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
|-
! [[file:PaoloBorsellino.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Cassander I, Count of Gadir|Count<br> Cassander I]]<br>b. 1944
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the Lordship of Gadir.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the Lordship of Gadir.png|60px]]
| align=center|[[House of Bodashtart]]<br>c. 10th century<br><br>[[County of Gadir]]<br>since 1983
! [[file:Map of the Lordship of Gadir.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Rhea of Gadir<br>
Children:<br>(1) Cassandra of Gadir, (2) [[Dido of Gadir]], (3) Danel, Hereditary Lord of Gadir
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
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|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Cassander I
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|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|boxstyle_5=background-color: #9fe;
|1= 1. '''Cassander I, Count of Gadir'''
|2= 2. Danel II, Count of Gadir
|3= 3. Elissa of Araman
|4= 4. Danel I, Count of Gadir
|5= 5. PLACEHOLDER
|6= 6. Adeodatus IX, Lord of Araman
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|8= 8. Zidon V, Count of Gadir
|9= 9. PLACEHOLDER
|10= 10. PLACEHOLDER
|11= 11. PLACEHOLDER
|12= 12. Adeodatus VIII, Lord of Araman
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
|-
! [[file:Claude Bartolone meeting Ali Akbar Velayati in Tehran 04.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Desiderius III, Count of Tanas|Count<br> Desiderius III]]<br>b. 1950
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the County of Tanas.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the County of Tanas.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Tanas]]<br>c. 13th century<br><br>[[County of Tanas]]<br>since 2002
! [[file:Map of the County of Tanas.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Lucille of Melfi<br>
Children:<br>(1) Caelestinus, Lord of Sabarim, (2) Ademar of Tanas, (3) Charlotte of Tanas
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
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|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Desiderius III
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|boxstyle_5=background-color: #9fe;
|1= 1. '''Desiderius III, Count of Tanas'''
|2= 2. Caelestinus I, Count of Tanas
|3= 3. PLACEHOLDER
|4= 4. Donatus II, Count of Tanas
|5= 5. Princess Adrienne of Sydalon
|6= 6. PLACEHOLDER
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|8= 8. Desiderius II, Count of Tanas
|9= 9. PLACEHOLDER
|10= 10. [[Sebastián Ordaz]]
|11= 11. [[Emmanuelle I of Sydalon]]
|12= 12. PLACEHOLDER
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Fadil Berxwedan]]<br /><small>[[President of Iotopha|President]]</small>
|}
|}
According to the constitution, Iotopha is a {{wp|unitary}} {{wp|semi-presidential}} republic, wherein the [[President of Iotopha|President]] is the {{wp|head of state}}, and the [[Premier of Iotopha|Premier]] is the {{wp|head of government}}. The Democratic Republic of Iotopha is structured as a multi-party democracy with an elected head of state, legislature, and appointed judiciary. The constitution sets out the governing principles and established Iotopha as a centralized state.


===Peers of the Domain===
The president is directly elected by popular vote every six years, serving as the head of state, and government, and chief executive of the country. Legislative power is vested by the unicameral [[People's National Assembly of Iotopha|People's National Assembly]]. The office of Premier was replaced by the office of Vice President, serving as the President's chief deputy following the 2019 constitutional referendum. The judiciary is nominally independent from both the executive and legislative branches of government, though the president and ruling party are given large powers in appointing or dismissing judges. The [[High Constitutional Court of Iotopha]] is the highest court in the country, and is charged with determinations of constitutionality of laws and decrees, while also hearing cases on appeal from lower courts, or stripping political parties of funding or outright banning them.
{| class="wikitable" style="border:2px solid"
===Law and criminal justice===
|-
The Constitution of Iotopha was adopted on 7 January 1986 by popular referendum with 62.4% approval, and took effect on 7 May 1986. The constitution sets out the fundamentals of the government, rule of law, an ideological neutrality of the state, political pluralism, competitive elections and a separation of powers, guaranteeing fundamental human rights to all citizens regardless of religion. Controversially, the constitution did not enshrine {{wp|Zoroastrianism|Mazdayasna}} as the state faith, but retained it as a favored and promoted religion.
! Ruler
 
! Title
The [[President of Iotopha|President]] appoints all members of the civil judiciary, and chief public prosecutor upon the consent of the [[People's National Assembly of Iotopha|People's National Assembly]]. There are civil, criminal, and sanctioned religious courts for recognized religions where jurists are appointed among local clerics or priests. Religious courts have no appeal system, but may be brought in civil or criminal courts instead. Special courts are convened for crimes of treason, blasphemy, and attempts to subvert the Constitution.
! Arms
===Foreign Relations===
! House – Peerage
===Military===
! Location
{{main|Armed Forces of Iotopha|People's Army of Iotopha|Republican Guard of Iotopha}}
! Spouse – Children
The [[President of Iotopha]] and the executive branch is responsible for managing the military of Iotopha, with the President serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Day-to-day management is undertaken by the [[Cabinet of Iotopha|Ministry of Defense]] and the [[Republican Guard of Iotopha|Republican Guard]]. Iotopha has over 400,000 active members in the armed forces throughout its three branches and independent military agencies.
|-
 
!
Iotophan armed forces can be broken down into two groups, the [[People's Army of Iotopha]] and the [[Republican Guard of Iotopha|Republican Guard]]. The People's Army consists of three branches: [[Iotophan Army|Army]], [[Iotophan Navy|Navy]], [[Iotophan Air Force|Air Force]]. All agencies within the People's Army and the Republican Guard operate their own intelligence apparatus, though the [[Department for the Protection of the People's Revolution|WPRG]] is the nation's chief domestic and foreign intelligence agency.
| align=center|[[Hugh, Prince of Petra|Prince<br> Hugh]]<br>b. 2014
 
! [[file:Coat of Arms of Petra.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of Petra.png|80px]]
The country has developed its own minor arms industry, but has primarily relied upon foreign suppliers since the collapse of the communist regime in 1986.
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla#Cadet lines|House of Aultavilla]]<br>c. 14th century<br><br>[[Petra|Principality of Petra]]<br>since 2017
==Economy==
! [[file:Petra in the Royal Domain.png|170px]]
==Demographics==
| align=left|Spouse: None
===Religion===
Children:None
{{Pie chart
|-
| thumb = right
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
| caption = <center>'''Religious Demographics of Iotopha'''</center>
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|collapsible=yes
| label1 ={{wp|Zoroastrianism|Mazdayasna}}
|collapsed=yes
| value1 =59
|align=center
| color1 =IndianRed
|title=Ancestors of Hugh
| label2 = [[Sadhana]]
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| value2 =4
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
| color2 =Blue
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
| label3 =[[Azdarin]]
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
| value3 =4
|1= 1. '''Hugh, Prince of Petra'''
| color3 =Yellow
|2= 2. [[Godfrey Galan]]
| label4 =Christianity
|3= 3. [[Melisende III of Sydalon]]
| value4 =3
|4= 4. Donal, Lord of Langael
| color4 =DodgerBlue
|5= 5. Mia Fegusa
| label5 = {{wp|Spiritual but not religious}}
|6= 6. [[Desiderius, Prince of Petra]]
| value5 = 17
|7= 7. [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene of Latium]]
| color5 = Honeydew
|8= 8. Raul, Lord of Langael
| label6 ={{wp|Irreligion}}
|9= 9. Delfina Guegani
| value6 = 10
|10= 10. PLACEHOLDER
| color6 =Black
|11= 11. PLACEHOLDER
| label7 =Other religions
|12= 12. [[Jordan IX of Sydalon]]
| value7 =3
|13= 13. [[Melisende of Philipopolis]]
| color7 =Chartreuse
|14= 14. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|15= 15. [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta of Latium]]
}}
}}
|-
Iotopha is a {{wp|secular state}} with no state religion, and freedom of religion is guaranteed under the [[Constitution of Iotopha]]. According to the 2015 census, {{wp|Zoroastrianism|Mazdayasna}} is the major religion in Iotopha, adhered to by 61% of the population. Irreligion or spiritual but not religious are the next largest groups. A study by the [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Prince of Youth Institute]] determined that the communist era's repression of religion was widespread and that anti-religous law instituted before 1972 is the chief cause for these numbers. It is estimated that before 1972, as few as 39% of Iotophans remained Mazdayasna. It was only after 1972, that many anti-religious laws were lifted and Mazdayasna was made a promoted religion. Upon Iotopha's democratization, Mazdayasna was stripped of its promoted status..
! [[file:Louis_XX.jpg|95px]]
 
| align=center|[[William IV, Prince of Adelon|Prince<br> William IV]]<br>b. 1975
The highest Mazdayasna religious figure is the Moabadan-Moabad (High Priest of High Priests), which is responsible for the interpretation of religious law, regulation of priests, and operation of temples and employing local and provincial mobads. People in Iotopha have practiced Mazdayasna since the Teispid Empire in the 4th century BCE. At the time of the revolution in 1920, the religion was throughly ingrained in the monarchy, where it enjoyed official state religion status. Since the revolution, and later democratization, Iotopha is staunchly secular, and until recently most public displays of religion were frowned upon.  
! [[file:Coat of Arms of the Principality of Adelon.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of the Principality of Adelon.png|80px]]
 
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla#Cadet lines|House of Aultavilla-Adelon]]<br>c. 14th century<br><br>[[Principality of Adelon]]<br>since 2006
A number of other religious groups reside in Iotopha, with Christianity making up 3% of the population. {{wp|Nestorianism}} is the largest christian group within the country, followed by [[Alban Christianity]], and {{wp|Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholicism}}. Judaism and Islam also have a presence in Iotopha, with {{wp|Shia Islam}} making up 1% of the population, primarily among the {{wp|Uzbek language|Varchonitai-speaking}} population. Before the 1920 revolution, followers of the Jewish faith consisted of almost 4% of the population, but the revolution and [[Law of Return (Yisrael)|Yisraeli return laws]] have seen that number drop to barely 1% of the country's modern population. Around 4% of the population are followers of the [[Sadhana]] faith, which is the second largest minority religion in Iotopha.
! [[file:Principality of Adelon.png|170px]]
===Languages===
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Princess Tyrania of Fakolana<br>
Nearly all of the population speaks {{wp|Northern Kurdish|Iotophan}}, which is also the only official language of the country. Several other dialects are spoken throughout the country, with {{wp|Farsi language|Sekharian}} holding the status of a recognized language for historical purposes. The most recent census shows that nearly 98% of all inhabitants speak Iotophan, though this remains a a topic of debate as many point out that such a statistic is politically motivated.  
Children:<br>(1) Princess Fabienne of Adelon, (2) Louis Alphonse, Hereditary Prince of Adelon, (3) Princess Louise of Adelon, (4) Princess Joséphine of Adelon
 
|-
The largest minority language is {{wp|Punjabi language|Jhilam}}, which is the native language of an ethnic group of the same name. Jhilam holds the status of a regional language, with most of its speakers living in Heskîf region of eastern Iotopha.  
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
 
{{ahnentafel
Notable minority languages include {{wp|Uzbek language|Varchonitai}}, {language}, and {language}. {{wp|Uzbek language|Varchonitai}} is widely spoken in northwestern Iotopha in Dohuk region along the [[Arkoenn]] border.
|collapsible=yes
===Ethnic Groups===
|collapsed=yes
Ethnic groups within Iotopha are thought to mirror the make up of languages spoken within the country. As with language, Iotophans make up the largest ethnic group in the country; however as with language, there is a political motive suspected to be behind census numbers. The most recent government census reported that 92% of inhabitants were Iotophans. Opponents suggest that this statistic is caused by confusing census questions and documents that lead to a desired outcome. Estimates from NGOs and the [[Belisarian Community|BC]] place ethnic Iotophans are anywhere from 65-77% of the population.
|align=center
 
|title=Ancestors of William IV
Ethnic Jhilam make up the second largest ethnic group, with NGOs placing around 20% of the population. Due to its location near Scipia, a significant Hellenic population remains along Iotopha's coastal regions. The Hellenic population was once much larger, though saw widespread emigration during and after the [[Iotophan revolution of 1920|1920 revolution]].  
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===Health===
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
===Education===
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|1= 1. '''William IV, Prince of Adelon'''
|2= 2. Rainier II, Prince of Adelon
|3= 3. PLACEHOLDER
|4= 4. William III, Prince of Adelon
|5= 5. Leonore of Larache
|6= 6. PLACEHOLDER
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|8= 8. Richard II, Prince of Adelon
|9= 9. Belandra of Esebon
|10= 10. Gervas XX, Count of Larache
|11= 11. Philippa of Palmyra
|12= 12. PLACEHOLDER
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
|-
! [[file:Charles II, Duke of Esebon.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Charles II, Duke of Esebon|Duke<br> Charles II]]<br>b. 1925
! [[file:Coat of Arms of Esebon.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of Esebon.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla#Cadet lines|House of Aultavilla-Esebon]]<br>1860<br><br>[[Esebon|Duchy of Esebon]]<br>since 2001
! [[file:Esebon in the royal domain.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) TBD<br>
Children:<br>(1) Michael of Esebon, (2) TBD
|-  
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Charles II
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|1= 1. '''Charles II, Duke of Esebon'''
|2= 2. Michael I, Duke of Esebon
|3= 3. PLACEHOLDER
|4= 4. Charles I, Duke of Esebon
|5= 5. PLACEHOLDER
|6= 6. PLACEHOLDER
|7= 7. PLACEHOLDER
|8= 8. Jasison I, Duke of Esebon
|9= 9. PLACEHOLDER
|10= 10. PLACEHOLDER
|11= 11. PLACEHOLDER
|12= 12. PLACEHOLDER
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|14= 14. PLACEHOLDER
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
|-
! [[file:Francis I, Duke of Rema.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Francis I, Duke of Rema|Duke<br> Francis I]]<br>b. 1970
! [[file:Coat of Arms of Rema.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of Rema.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla#Cadet lines|House of Aultavilla-Rema]]<br>1994<br><br>[[Esebon|Duchy of Esebon]]<br>since 1994
! [[File:Rema in the royal domain.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Dido of Gadir<br>
Children:<br>(1) [[Princess Rhea of Rema]], (2) [[Belandra of Rema|Princess Belandra of Rema]], (3) [[Henry of Rema|Prince Henry of Rema]]
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Francis I
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|1= 1. '''Francis I, Duke of Rema'''
|2= 2. [[Jordan IX of Sydalon]]
|3= 3. Melisende of Philippopolis
|4= 4. Tancred of Toron
|5= 5. [[Elissa IV of Sydalon]]
|6= 6. Bohemond V, Duke of Philippopolis
|7= 7. Olympe of Canosa
|8= 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron
|9= 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán
|10= 10. [[Sebastián Ordaz|Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás]]
|11= 11. [[Emmanuelle I of Sydalon]]
|12= 12. Louis IV, Count of Philippopolis
|13= 13. Emma of Melfi
|14= 14. Arnaut I, Lord of Canosa
|15= 15. Sabine of Calla
}}
|-
! [[file:Theodore I, Duke of Thapse.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Theodore I, Duke of Thapse|Duke<br> Theodore I]]<br>b. 1972
! [[file:Coat of Arms of Thapse.png|80px]]<br />[[File:Flag of Thapse.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla#Cadet lines|House of Aultavilla-Thapse]]<br>1995<br><br>[[Thapse|Duchy of Thapse]]<br>since 1995
! [[file:Thapse in the Royal Domain.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Irina of Seredinia<br>
Children:<br>(1) [[Caroline of Thapse|Princess Caroline of Thapse]]
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Theodore I
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|1= 1. '''Theodore I, Duke of Thapse'''
|2= 2. [[Jordan IX of Sydalon]]
|3= 3. Melisende of Philippopolis
|4= 4. Tancred of Toron
|5= 5. [[Elissa IV of Sydalon]]
|6= 6. Bohemond V, Duke of Philippopolis
|7= 7. Olympe of Canosa
|8= 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron
|9= 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán
|10= 10. [[Sebastián Ordaz|Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás]]
|11= 11. [[Emmanuelle I of Sydalon]]
|12= 12. Louis IV, Count of Philippopolis
|13= 13. Emma of Melfi
|14= 14. Arnaut I, Lord of Canosa
|15= 15. Sabine of Calla
}}
|}
===Peers of Royal blood===
{| class="wikitable" style="border:2px solid"
|-
! Ruler
! Title
! Arms
! House – Peerage
! Location
! Spouse – Children
|-
! [[file:Robert Forster (6855560712) (cropped).jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Flavius Aemilius|Prince Flavius]]<br>b. 1940
! [[file:Arms of the Duke of Narona.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[Aemelii dynasty|House of Aemelius]]<br>1663<br><br>[[Bourzey|Dukedom of Bourzey]]<br>since 1979
! [[file:Location of Bourzey in the Royal Domain.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) Ianuaria Caetronia Orontes<br>
Children:<br>(1) [[Theodorus Aemelius|Prince Theodorus]], (2) [[Destasia Aemilia|Princess Destasia]]
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Prince Flavius, Duke of Bourzey
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|1= 1. '''Prince Flavius, Duke of Bourzey'''
|2= 2. Prince Michael, Duke of Bourzey
|3= 3. Maria Ambusta
|4= 4. Prince Maurinus, Duke of Bourzey
|5= 5. Louise of Philippopolis
|6= 6. Constantine Ambustus
|7= 7. Diana Junia
|8= 8. Prince Flavius, Duke of Bourzey
|9= 9. Princess Sophie of Adelon
|10= 10. Bohemond IV, Duke of Philippopolis
|11= 11. Belandra of Esebon
|12= 12. Duke Silvester Ambustus
|13= 13. Helena Caprenia
|14= 14. Duke Agnellus Junius
|15= 15. Domnola Pollius
}}
|-
! [[file:Prince Balian, Duke of Tiberias.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Prince Balian, Duke of Tiberias|Prince Balian]]<br>b. 1993
! [[file:Arms of the Duke of Tiberias.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla]] ([[House of Ordaz|Ordaz]])<br>1942<br><br>[[Tiberias|Dukedom of Tiberias]]<br>since 1994
! [[file:Location of Tiberias in the Royal Domain.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br> None
Children:<br>None
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Prince Balian, Duke of Tiberias
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|1= 1. '''Prince Balian, Duke of Tiberias'''
|2= 2. Prince Manuel, Duke of Tiberias
|3= 3. Tereża Attar
|4= 4. Prince Francis, Duke of Tiberias
|5= 5. Princess Sophie of Montgisard
|6= 6. Paul Attar
|7= 7. Christina Cassar
|8= 8. [[Sebastián Ordaz|Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás]]
|9= 9. [[Emmanuelle I of Sydalon]]
|10= 10. [[Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard]]
|11= 11. Luciana of Canosa
}}
|-
! [[file:Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia (2009).jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Prince Nicolas, Duke of Kappara|Prince Nicolas]]<br>b. 1946
! [[file:Arms of the Duke of Kappara.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla]] ([[House of Katsaros|Katsaros]])<br>1969<br><br>[[Kappara|Dukedom of Kappara]]<br>since 1969
! [[file:Location of Kappara in the Royal Domain.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) PLACEHOLDER<br>
Children:<br>(1) Prince Andreas, (2) Princess Elissa, (3) Prince Sebastian
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
|collapsed=yes
|align=center
|title=Ancestors of Prince Nicolas, Duke of Kappara
|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;
|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;
|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;
|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;
|1= 1. '''Prince Nicholas, Duke of Kappara'''
|2= 2. [[Cepheus of Messenia]]
|3= 3. [[Elissa IV of Sydalon]]
|4= 4. Andres of Edacia
|5= 5. Cassia, Grand Duchess of Messenia
|6= 6. [[Sebastián Ordaz|Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás]]
|7= 7. [[Emmanuelle I of Sydalon]]
|8= 8. Cletus Sitas
|9= 9. Ademia, Duchess of Edacia
|10= 10. Ajax Kellis
|11= 11. Isaura, Grand Duchess of Messenia
|12= 12. [[Eleutério, Lord of Cardona]]
|13= 13. [[Catarina Mendoza de Lorás]]
|14= 14. [[Desiderius I of Sydalon]]
|15= 15. PLACEHOLDER
}}
|-
! [[file:Sibylla of Sydalon.jpg|95px]]
| align=center|[[Princess Sibylla, Duchess of Birkara|Princess Sibylla]]<br>b. 1975
! [[file:Arms of the Duke of Birkara.png|80px]]
| align=center|[[House of Aultavilla]] ([[House of Toron|Toron]])<br>1998<br><br>[[Birkara|Dukedom of Birkara]]<br>since 1998
! [[file:Location of Birkara in the Royal Domain.png|170px]]
| align=left|Spouse:<br>(1) [[Baldakar of Dakmoor|Prince Baldakar of Dakmoor]]<br>
Children:<br>(1) [[Violant Claudia de Aultavilla|Violant, Duchess Ostia]] ([[wikipedia:Illegitimacy (family law)|illegit.]]), (2) [[Elissa of Dakmoor|Princess Elissa]], (3) Prince Gabriel, (4) Princess Bastila, (5) Prince Baelon, (6) Prince Damon, (7) Princess Jocelyn, (8) Princess Melara, (9) Prince James, (10) Prince Gerald, (11) Princess Gemma, (12) Prince Louis
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" colspan="20"|
{{ahnentafel
|collapsible=yes
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Democratic Republic of Iotopha
Իոտոպհā Դեմոկրատական ​​հանրապետuթյuն (Iotophan)
Iotophā Demokratakan ​​hanrapetut’yun
Flag of Iotopha
Flag
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
Anthem: Պետական ​​հիմնը
Petakan ​​himny
State Anthem
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Location of Iotopha (green) – in Ochran (grey)
Location of Iotopha (green)
– in Ochran (grey)
Political Map of Iotopha
Political Map of Iotopha
Capital
and largest city
Kajnadzor
Official language
Regional languages
Ethnic groups
(2018)
  • 66% Iotophan
  • 20% Ayrumi
  • 9% Mysian
  • 2% TBD
  • 3% other
Religion
Recognized religions:
Christianity (Iotophan Apostolic, Eastern Evangelical, Fabrian Catholic), Azdarin, Judaism, Mazdayasna, Sadhana
Demonym(s)Iotophan
GovernmentFederal presidential republic under a dominant-party system
• President
Anastas Barkhudar
• Vice President
Isaac Vorsapetn
• Chairman of the People's National Assembly
Sara Lekandrean
LegislaturePeople's National Assembly
Formation
• Teispid Empire
c.400 BCE
• XXXX dynasty
220 CE
• YYYY dynasty
792
900
• Petty realms
1186
• Kingdom of Iotopha
1401
• Socialist republic
4 October 1920
• Second republic
7 May 1986
Area
• 
357,680 km2 (138,100 sq mi) (nth)
• Water (%)
7.1%
Population
• 2018 estimate
51,202,572
• 2015 census
46,650,421
• Density
[convert: invalid number]
GDP (PPP)2016 estimate
• Total
$744.485 billion
• Per capita
$14,540
GDP (nominal)2016 estimate
• Total
$270.964 billion
• Per capita
$5,292
Gini35.4
medium
HDI0.740
high
CurrencyDînar (Ð) (IOD)
Time zoneUTC+4:30 (IOT)
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy (CE)
Driving sideleft
Calling code+99
ISO 3166 codeIO
Internet TLD.io

Iotopha (Iotophan: Iotopha /ləˈtɒfəɡə/), officially the Democratic Republic of Iotopha (Iotophan: Իոտոպհա Դեմոկրատական ​​հանրապետuթյuն; Iotophā Demokratakan ​​Hanrapetut’yun), is a sovereign state in western Ochran. It is boarded to the northeast by XXXX, to the east by YYYY, to the north by BLANK, and to the south by BLANK2, while having a maritime border to the south along the Ozeros Sea, and Periclean Sea to the northwest. With just over 51 million inhabitants, it is the Xth largest nation in the world, and Xth largest on Ochran.

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(Insert a historical blurb here about some ancient history). By 1920, growing popular unrest was leading to constitutional reforms with the once absolute monarchy, but quickly turned into a violent revolution between royalists and an alliance of left and right-wing republican groups, which ultimately culminated in the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Iotopha. A military coup launched in 1982 saw the communist regime nearly ousted from power, prompting a civil war between the military, communist regime loyalists and a brief royal restoration movement. The conflict ended in 1986 when communist leadership agreed to an armistice with the military leadership to democratize Iotopha.

Today, Iotopha is the Xth largest economy in the world. Though the economy has grown in recent years, it still suffers from high unemployment rate and poverty, and with high income inequality. According to international reports, human rights in Iotopha are considered poor. The regime is considered undemocratic due to the oppressive tactics used against critics of the government and members of the opposition. Iotopha is a member of the Forum of Nations, Kiso Pact, and {other org}.

Etymology

Iotopha is derived from the Hellenic term λωτοφάγοι (lōtophagoi), roughly translating to "lotus-eaters". The term was first applied to the inhabitants of the {NAME} island off the eastern coast of the country, who Hellenic explorers observed regularly consumed lotus fruits. Since the Xth century, Iotopha has been informally used in the area, and was first attested to domestically in the 5th century AD.

History

Prehistory

Classical antiquity

Medieval period

Early modern period

From the 1800s to the 1920s

Contemporary era

Geography

Climate

Iotopha features a diverse climate, ranging from semi-arid in the X to humid in the X to temperate forests in the west near Lake Dhaka.

Fauna

Regions, provinces and cities

Iotopha is divided into six regions, which are further subdivided into 30 provinces, each governed by a governor elected by popular vote by its residents. Provinces are then divided into districts and again into cities, towns, villages or other forms of municipalities.

Iotopha has a high urban growth rate, with urbanization growing from 19% to 68% between 1950 and 2000. The Forum of Nations projects that nearly 75% of the population will be urban by 2030. The largest settlements are Kajnadzor, Sophene, and Tiridatopolis . Overall, there are 7 cities with populations over 1 million, and a total of X with a population over 450,000.

Afar is the capital of Iotopha, and has a population of over 7.8 million. Since 1923, it has been the economical, cultural and focus of the country's transportation and communication networks.

The second largest city in Iotopha is Tisfun, with a population of around 4.1 million, and also serves as the capital of NAME province. It once served as the capital of Tiespid of Iotopha, and seat of the YYYY dynasty. Tisfun is a city of key religious importance to Mazdayasnae within Iotopha, as it features the largest and oldest fire temple in the country, Adur Burzen-Mihr.

Politics

Governance

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President

According to the constitution, Iotopha is a unitary semi-presidential republic, wherein the President is the head of state, and the Premier is the head of government. The Democratic Republic of Iotopha is structured as a multi-party democracy with an elected head of state, legislature, and appointed judiciary. The constitution sets out the governing principles and established Iotopha as a centralized state.

The president is directly elected by popular vote every six years, serving as the head of state, and government, and chief executive of the country. Legislative power is vested by the unicameral People's National Assembly. The office of Premier was replaced by the office of Vice President, serving as the President's chief deputy following the 2019 constitutional referendum. The judiciary is nominally independent from both the executive and legislative branches of government, though the president and ruling party are given large powers in appointing or dismissing judges. The High Constitutional Court of Iotopha is the highest court in the country, and is charged with determinations of constitutionality of laws and decrees, while also hearing cases on appeal from lower courts, or stripping political parties of funding or outright banning them.

Law and criminal justice

The Constitution of Iotopha was adopted on 7 January 1986 by popular referendum with 62.4% approval, and took effect on 7 May 1986. The constitution sets out the fundamentals of the government, rule of law, an ideological neutrality of the state, political pluralism, competitive elections and a separation of powers, guaranteeing fundamental human rights to all citizens regardless of religion. Controversially, the constitution did not enshrine Mazdayasna as the state faith, but retained it as a favored and promoted religion.

The President appoints all members of the civil judiciary, and chief public prosecutor upon the consent of the People's National Assembly. There are civil, criminal, and sanctioned religious courts for recognized religions where jurists are appointed among local clerics or priests. Religious courts have no appeal system, but may be brought in civil or criminal courts instead. Special courts are convened for crimes of treason, blasphemy, and attempts to subvert the Constitution.

Foreign Relations

Military

The President of Iotopha and the executive branch is responsible for managing the military of Iotopha, with the President serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Day-to-day management is undertaken by the Ministry of Defense and the Republican Guard. Iotopha has over 400,000 active members in the armed forces throughout its three branches and independent military agencies.

Iotophan armed forces can be broken down into two groups, the People's Army of Iotopha and the Republican Guard. The People's Army consists of three branches: Army, Navy, Air Force. All agencies within the People's Army and the Republican Guard operate their own intelligence apparatus, though the WPRG is the nation's chief domestic and foreign intelligence agency.

The country has developed its own minor arms industry, but has primarily relied upon foreign suppliers since the collapse of the communist regime in 1986.

Economy

Demographics

Religion

Religious Demographics of Iotopha
  Mazdayasna (59%)
  Sadhana (4%)
  Azdarin (4%)
  Christianity (3%)
  Irreligion (10%)
  Other religions (3%)

Iotopha is a secular state with no state religion, and freedom of religion is guaranteed under the Constitution of Iotopha. According to the 2015 census, Mazdayasna is the major religion in Iotopha, adhered to by 61% of the population. Irreligion or spiritual but not religious are the next largest groups. A study by the Prince of Youth Institute determined that the communist era's repression of religion was widespread and that anti-religous law instituted before 1972 is the chief cause for these numbers. It is estimated that before 1972, as few as 39% of Iotophans remained Mazdayasna. It was only after 1972, that many anti-religious laws were lifted and Mazdayasna was made a promoted religion. Upon Iotopha's democratization, Mazdayasna was stripped of its promoted status..

The highest Mazdayasna religious figure is the Moabadan-Moabad (High Priest of High Priests), which is responsible for the interpretation of religious law, regulation of priests, and operation of temples and employing local and provincial mobads. People in Iotopha have practiced Mazdayasna since the Teispid Empire in the 4th century BCE. At the time of the revolution in 1920, the religion was throughly ingrained in the monarchy, where it enjoyed official state religion status. Since the revolution, and later democratization, Iotopha is staunchly secular, and until recently most public displays of religion were frowned upon.

A number of other religious groups reside in Iotopha, with Christianity making up 3% of the population. Nestorianism is the largest christian group within the country, followed by Alban Christianity, and Fabrian Catholicism. Judaism and Islam also have a presence in Iotopha, with Shia Islam making up 1% of the population, primarily among the Varchonitai-speaking population. Before the 1920 revolution, followers of the Jewish faith consisted of almost 4% of the population, but the revolution and Yisraeli return laws have seen that number drop to barely 1% of the country's modern population. Around 4% of the population are followers of the Sadhana faith, which is the second largest minority religion in Iotopha.

Languages

Nearly all of the population speaks Iotophan, which is also the only official language of the country. Several other dialects are spoken throughout the country, with Sekharian holding the status of a recognized language for historical purposes. The most recent census shows that nearly 98% of all inhabitants speak Iotophan, though this remains a a topic of debate as many point out that such a statistic is politically motivated.

The largest minority language is Jhilam, which is the native language of an ethnic group of the same name. Jhilam holds the status of a regional language, with most of its speakers living in Heskîf region of eastern Iotopha.

Notable minority languages include Varchonitai, {language}, and {language}. Varchonitai is widely spoken in northwestern Iotopha in Dohuk region along the Arkoenn border.

Ethnic Groups

Ethnic groups within Iotopha are thought to mirror the make up of languages spoken within the country. As with language, Iotophans make up the largest ethnic group in the country; however as with language, there is a political motive suspected to be behind census numbers. The most recent government census reported that 92% of inhabitants were Iotophans. Opponents suggest that this statistic is caused by confusing census questions and documents that lead to a desired outcome. Estimates from NGOs and the BC place ethnic Iotophans are anywhere from 65-77% of the population.

Ethnic Jhilam make up the second largest ethnic group, with NGOs placing around 20% of the population. Due to its location near Scipia, a significant Hellenic population remains along Iotopha's coastal regions. The Hellenic population was once much larger, though saw widespread emigration during and after the 1920 revolution.

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