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| | |conventional_long_name = Kingdom of Koku | ||
| | |native_name = อาณาจักรโคคุ (Bhai) | ||
|common_name = | |common_name = Koku, Kho Khu | ||
|image_flag = Flag_of_Siam_(1855).svg | |image_flag = Flag_of_Siam_(1855).svg | ||
|alt_flag = | |alt_flag = Flag | ||
|image_coat = Royal_Seal_of_the_Kingdom_of_Laos.svg | |image_coat = Royal_Seal_of_the_Kingdom_of_Laos.svg | ||
|alt_coat = Coat of arms | |alt_coat = Coat of arms | ||
|symbol_type = Coat of arms | |symbol_type = Coat of arms | ||
|national_motto = Work smart, work hard, care and share | |national_motto = Work smart, work hard, care and share | ||
|national_anthem = | |national_anthem = Phleng Chat Kho Khu | ||
|royal_anthem = | |royal_anthem = | ||
|other_symbol_type = <!--Another symbol, e.g. Hymn--> | |other_symbol_type = <!--Another symbol, e.g. Hymn--> | ||
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|capital = | |capital = Okopolis | ||
|largest_city = | |largest_city = | ||
|official_languages = | |official_languages = {{wp|Tai languages|Bhai}} (ภาษาไท) | ||
|national_languages = | |national_languages = | ||
|regional_languages = | |regional_languages = | ||
|languages_type = | |languages_type = | ||
|languages = <!--Other languages list--> | |languages = <!--Other languages list--> | ||
|ethnic_groups = | |ethnic_groups = {{plainlist}} | ||
* 86% Kokian | |||
* 9% [[Orient]]al | |||
* 5% other | |||
|ethnic_groups_year = | |ethnic_groups_year = | ||
|demonym = | |demonym = Kokian | ||
|government_type = | |government_type = Absolute monarchy | ||
|leader_title1 = | |leader_title1 = Monarch | ||
|leader_name1 = | |leader_name1 = King | ||
|leader_title2 = | |leader_title2 = Prime Minister | ||
|leader_name2 = | |leader_name2 = | ||
|leader_title3 = | |leader_title3 = | ||
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|population_estimate = | |population_estimate = 25,000,000 | ||
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|currency = | |currency = Kokian Pad | ||
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|drives_on = | |drives_on = right | ||
|cctld = | |cctld = .ko | ||
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The '''Kingdom of Koku''' is a very large, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. | The '''Kingdom of Koku''' (Kho Khu) is a very large, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Situated in [[Orient]]al [[Europa (continent)|Europa]]. Between the [[Jasmine Sea]] (west) and [[Paraia Bay]] (west). Northern border defined by the Golden River. Neighbours: [[Jaihu]] (northwest), [[Ide Jima]] (northeast), [[San Ba]] (east), [[Rekamgil]] (south), [[Youtabonia]] and [[Mirian Republic]] (west). Cities: Okopolis (capital), Amaro, Chaa-Umm. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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* {{wp|Funan|Kohnun Empire}} | | image_style = border:none; | ||
* {{wp|Chenla|Kohunla Empire}} | | title = | ||
* {{wp|Khmer Empire|Kohmur Empire}} | | perrow = 2/2/2 | ||
* {{wp|Post-Angkor Period|Kingdom of Kombudia}} | | caption_align = center | ||
* Kingdom of Koku as [[Ide Jima]]n protectorate | | image1 = Bayon_Angkor_Relief1.jpg | ||
* Kingdom of Koku | | caption1 = Kohmur army going to war against [[Jaihu]], 12th Century. | ||
| image2 = Sheng Shi-tsai.jpg | |||
| caption2 = Napa Vudht, leader of the 1816 revolution. Photo 1830. | |||
}} | |||
* Ancient history is related to Golden River civilisation in [[Jaihu]] | |||
* 50-550 CE: {{wp|Funan|Kohnun Empire}} | |||
* 550-802: {{wp|Chenla|Kohunla Empire}} | |||
* 802-1431: {{wp|Khmer Empire|Kohmur Empire}} united under Godking {{wp|Jayavarman II|Koyuvormun}} | |||
* 1431-1816: {{wp|Post-Angkor Period|Kingdom of Kombudia}} | |||
* 1816-1954: Kingdom of Koku as [[Ide Jima]]n protectorate | |||
* 1954-present: Kingdom of Koku | |||
* WIP: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N3l8B2xmyk Rise & Fall of the Khmer Empire (History of Cambodia Summarized)] (24 June 2020) | * WIP: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N3l8B2xmyk Rise & Fall of the Khmer Empire (History of Cambodia Summarized)] (24 June 2020) | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality. | The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, and only "organics" are permitted to be citizens. The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality. | ||
===Monarchy=== | |||
House of Vudht rules since 1816. | |||
* Napa I the Great (1816-1840s) established the kingdom | |||
* Napa II (1840s-1860s) | |||
* Napa III (1860s-1880s) | |||
* Napa IV (1880s-1900) | |||
* Napa V (1900s-1920s) | |||
* Napa VI (1920s-1940s) | |||
* Napa VII the Wise (1940s-1960s) led the transition to independence from [[Ide Jima]] | |||
* Napa VIII (1960s-1982) | |||
* Napa IX (13 February 1982 - 18 May 2008) | |||
* Napa X (19 May 2008 - present) | |||
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
[[File:Venda Defence Force roundel.svg|200px|thumb|Koku Defence Force]] | [[File:Venda Defence Force roundel.svg|200px|thumb|Koku Defence Force.]] | ||
Notable for its compulsory military service. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Information Technology. Roads are often backed up with round-the-clock construction crews, drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government, CDs are regularly copy-protected, and skateparks can be found in every city. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
Minority children spend hours bussing to schools miles away from home, voting has become a nightmare since everyone keeps selecting "None of the above", child labor has been outlawed, and meat-eating is frowned upon. | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Koku's national animal is the elephant, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation. The elephant is a symbol of huge strength and stature, wisdom and courage. In heraldry, it is a very appropriate bearing for those who have distinguished themselves in the [[Orient]]. | |||
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Koku's national animal is the elephant, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation | |||
The elephant is a symbol of huge strength and stature, wisdom and courage. In heraldry, it is a very appropriate bearing for those who have distinguished themselves in the [[Orient]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{Eurth}} | {{Eurth}} | ||
[[Category:Koku]] | [[Category:Koku]] |
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Kingdom of Koku อาณาจักรโคคุ (Bhai) | |
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Motto: Work smart, work hard, care and share | |
Anthem: Phleng Chat Kho Khu | |
Capital | Okopolis |
Official languages | Bhai (ภาษาไท) |
Ethnic groups |
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Demonym(s) | Kokian |
Government | Absolute monarchy |
• Monarch | King |
Population | |
• Estimate | 25,000,000 |
Currency | Kokian Pad |
Driving side | right |
Internet TLD | .ko |
The Kingdom of Koku (Kho Khu) is a very large, devout nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
Etymology
Geography
Situated in Oriental Europa. Between the Jasmine Sea (west) and Paraia Bay (west). Northern border defined by the Golden River. Neighbours: Jaihu (northwest), Ide Jima (northeast), San Ba (east), Rekamgil (south), Youtabonia and Mirian Republic (west). Cities: Okopolis (capital), Amaro, Chaa-Umm.
History
- Ancient history is related to Golden River civilisation in Jaihu
- 50-550 CE: Kohnun Empire
- 550-802: Kohunla Empire
- 802-1431: Kohmur Empire united under Godking Koyuvormun
- 1431-1816: Kingdom of Kombudia
- 1816-1954: Kingdom of Koku as Ide Jiman protectorate
- 1954-present: Kingdom of Koku
- WIP: Rise & Fall of the Khmer Empire (History of Cambodia Summarized) (24 June 2020)
Politics
The government is spending millions on renovating the public transportation system, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, and only "organics" are permitted to be citizens. The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Religion & Spirituality.
Monarchy
House of Vudht rules since 1816.
- Napa I the Great (1816-1840s) established the kingdom
- Napa II (1840s-1860s)
- Napa III (1860s-1880s)
- Napa IV (1880s-1900)
- Napa V (1900s-1920s)
- Napa VI (1920s-1940s)
- Napa VII the Wise (1940s-1960s) led the transition to independence from Ide Jima
- Napa VIII (1960s-1982)
- Napa IX (13 February 1982 - 18 May 2008)
- Napa X (19 May 2008 - present)
Military
Notable for its compulsory military service.
Economy
A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Information Technology. Roads are often backed up with round-the-clock construction crews, drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government, CDs are regularly copy-protected, and skateparks can be found in every city. The average income tax rate is 33%, but much higher for the wealthy.
Demographics
Minority children spend hours bussing to schools miles away from home, voting has become a nightmare since everyone keeps selecting "None of the above", child labor has been outlawed, and meat-eating is frowned upon.
Culture
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Koku's national animal is the elephant, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation. The elephant is a symbol of huge strength and stature, wisdom and courage. In heraldry, it is a very appropriate bearing for those who have distinguished themselves in the Orient.