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The territory that now constitutes Saudi Jiddiya was the site of several ancient cultures and civilizations. The prehistory of Saudi Jiddiya shows some of the earliest traces of human activity in the world. [[wikipedia:Islam|Islam]] is the largest religion in the country, with more than 95% of people identifying their belief as such, though there is a sizable [[wikipedia:Orthodox Christianity|Orthodox Christian minority]] in the northwest lakeside border city of [[Al Nuzheer]]. The state has attracted criticism for a variety of reasons including: its role in regional conflicts, suspected sponsorship of Islamic terrorism with groups such as [[Al-Fijar]], its failure to adopt adequate measures against human trafficking, and its poor human rights record, which has been characterized by the problematic treatment of women, excessive and often extrajudicial use of capital punishment, state-sponsored discrimination against religious minorities and atheists, state-sanctioned racism and antisemitism, and its strict interpretation of Shari'a law. Historically, it has run into diplomatic issues with neighboring Durnstaal and Emmiria over these strict policies, although modern day reformations and progressions have led to leniency in both ends of policy. | The territory that now constitutes Saudi Jiddiya was the site of several ancient cultures and civilizations. The prehistory of Saudi Jiddiya shows some of the earliest traces of human activity in the world. [[wikipedia:Islam|Islam]] is the largest religion in the country, with more than 95% of people identifying their belief as such, though there is a sizable [[wikipedia:Orthodox Christianity|Orthodox Christian minority]] in the northwest lakeside border city of [[Al Nuzheer]]. The state has attracted criticism for a variety of reasons including: its role in regional conflicts, suspected sponsorship of Islamic terrorism with groups such as [[Al-Fijar]], its failure to adopt adequate measures against human trafficking, and its poor human rights record, which has been characterized by the problematic treatment of women, excessive and often extrajudicial use of capital punishment, state-sponsored discrimination against religious minorities and atheists, state-sanctioned racism and antisemitism, and its strict interpretation of Shari'a law. Historically, it has run into diplomatic issues with neighboring Durnstaal and Emmiria over these strict policies, although modern day reformations and progressions have led to leniency in both ends of policy. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Thula fortification2.jpg| | ===Old History=== | ||
With its long sea border between eastern and western civilizations, Saudi Jiddiya has long existed at a crossroads of cultures with a strategic location in terms of trade on the north end of the Emmirian Plateau. Large settlements for their era existed in the mountains of northern Jiddiya as early as 5000 BCE. | |||
The Shaniti Kingdom came into existence from at least the 11th century BCE. The four major kingdoms or tribal confederations in Jiddiya were: Taba, Yadramout, Sataban, and Ja'in. The Shaniti rulers adopted the title Tukarrib; generally thought to mean unifier, or a priest-king, or the head of the confederation of Northern Emmirian kingdoms, the "king of the kings". The role of the Tukarrib was to bring the various tribes under the kingdom and preside over them all. The Shaniti built the Great Dam of Farib around 940 BCE. The dam was built to withstand the seasonal flash floods surging down the valley from [[Lake Gravenna]]. | |||
[[File:Thula fortification2.jpg||thumb|left|Ruins of F'rookajik fortress in [[Dimarhl]], where [[Sheik al-Mutahhari]] barricaded himself against Emmirian Empire attacks]] | |||
The Achaiminid Empire (550–330 BC), founded by [[Cryun the Great]], was the first true global superpower state and it ruled from as far north as [[Raviannas]] and as far west south as [[Semalia]], from their seat of power in [[Rhaga]] (at the time known as Cryunias). It was the largest empire yet seen and the first world empire. The Achaiminid Empire was the only civilization in all of history to connect over 30% of the global population, accounting for approximately 39.4 million of the world's 112.4 million people in around 480 BC. Achaiminid's arch-rival was the early [[Skith]]an Empire. | |||
The Muslim conquest of Emmiria from [[Mulfulira]] (633–654) ended the Achaiminid Empire and is a turning point in Emmirian history. Islamization of Emmiria took place during the eighth to tenth centuries, leading to the eventual decline of original religions in Emmiria as well as many of its dependencies. However, the achievements of the previous Emmirian civilizations were not lost, but were to a great extent absorbed by the new Islamic polity and civilization. | |||
===Modern History=== | |||
Saudi Jiddiya, with its long history of early cultures and empires, had suffered particularly hard during the late Middle Ages and the early modern period. Many invasions of nomadic tribes, whose leaders became rulers in this country, affected it negatively. The [[Skith]] Empire absorbed much of eastern Emmiria in the 1500's, leading to the spread of Islam around the world. The Empire's collapse in the early 1800's led to a reunification of the Emmirian plateau and the modern day borders of Emmiria, leaving Saudi Jiddiya as a multitude of independent states by 1843. | |||
====Two States and Unification==== | |||
By 1899, Jiddiya had been organized into two centrally controlled states: '''Jiddiya''' to the east and '''Nuzheer''' to the west. The two often came into conflict, but in 1932, the two governments reached a full agreement on the joint governing of the region, and the countries were merged on 2 May 1932 into the Emirate of Saudi Jiddiya, with [[Aslam el-Badour]] of Jiddiya as President. The President of Nuzheer, [[Mus'ab al-Mohamed]], became Vice President. A unified parliament was formed and a unity constitution was agreed upon. In the 1934 parliamentary election, the first held after unification, the General People's Congress won 122 of 301 seats. | |||
====[[Jiddiyan Civil War|Civil War (1991)]]==== | |||
====Post-war==== | |||
After the conclusion of the civil war, the toppling of the tyranical [[Maahir el-Sarah]] regime, and the ascension of the [[Monarchy of Saudi Jiddiya]], the country was accepted into the [[Coalition of Crown Albatross]] in 1998. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Revision as of 01:04, 27 August 2020
Emirate of Saudi Jiddiya | |
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 Flag | |
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| Capital | Jiddiya City |
| Government | |
• King | Qaaid el-Taha |
| Basheer el-Rashed | |
| Farajallah Naim | |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 15,331,000 |
| Currency | denier |
| Date format | mm-dd-yyyy |
The Emirate of Saudi Jiddiya, most commonly known as Saudi Jiddiya or Jiddiya, is a nation in the Coalition of Crown Albatross located on the continent of Adula, bordered by Durnstaal, Mulfulira, and Emmiria. It encompasses the southern shoreline of Lake Gravenna and includes a narrow geographic panhandle that extends to the Albarine Sea, connected to the port of Sohuraq and purchased in 2006 from Emmiria. Its executive administration is centered in Jiddiya City on the eastern shore of Lake Gravenna, which is also the largest city in the country with over 1.25 million people. Jiddiya is ruled by King Qaaid el-Taha, though most legislative and executive affairs are carried out by the Prime Minister, currently Basheer el-Rashed.
The territory that now constitutes Saudi Jiddiya was the site of several ancient cultures and civilizations. The prehistory of Saudi Jiddiya shows some of the earliest traces of human activity in the world. Islam is the largest religion in the country, with more than 95% of people identifying their belief as such, though there is a sizable Orthodox Christian minority in the northwest lakeside border city of Al Nuzheer. The state has attracted criticism for a variety of reasons including: its role in regional conflicts, suspected sponsorship of Islamic terrorism with groups such as Al-Fijar, its failure to adopt adequate measures against human trafficking, and its poor human rights record, which has been characterized by the problematic treatment of women, excessive and often extrajudicial use of capital punishment, state-sponsored discrimination against religious minorities and atheists, state-sanctioned racism and antisemitism, and its strict interpretation of Shari'a law. Historically, it has run into diplomatic issues with neighboring Durnstaal and Emmiria over these strict policies, although modern day reformations and progressions have led to leniency in both ends of policy.
History
Old History
With its long sea border between eastern and western civilizations, Saudi Jiddiya has long existed at a crossroads of cultures with a strategic location in terms of trade on the north end of the Emmirian Plateau. Large settlements for their era existed in the mountains of northern Jiddiya as early as 5000 BCE.
The Shaniti Kingdom came into existence from at least the 11th century BCE. The four major kingdoms or tribal confederations in Jiddiya were: Taba, Yadramout, Sataban, and Ja'in. The Shaniti rulers adopted the title Tukarrib; generally thought to mean unifier, or a priest-king, or the head of the confederation of Northern Emmirian kingdoms, the "king of the kings". The role of the Tukarrib was to bring the various tribes under the kingdom and preside over them all. The Shaniti built the Great Dam of Farib around 940 BCE. The dam was built to withstand the seasonal flash floods surging down the valley from Lake Gravenna.
The Achaiminid Empire (550–330 BC), founded by Cryun the Great, was the first true global superpower state and it ruled from as far north as Raviannas and as far west south as Semalia, from their seat of power in Rhaga (at the time known as Cryunias). It was the largest empire yet seen and the first world empire. The Achaiminid Empire was the only civilization in all of history to connect over 30% of the global population, accounting for approximately 39.4 million of the world's 112.4 million people in around 480 BC. Achaiminid's arch-rival was the early Skithan Empire.
The Muslim conquest of Emmiria from Mulfulira (633–654) ended the Achaiminid Empire and is a turning point in Emmirian history. Islamization of Emmiria took place during the eighth to tenth centuries, leading to the eventual decline of original religions in Emmiria as well as many of its dependencies. However, the achievements of the previous Emmirian civilizations were not lost, but were to a great extent absorbed by the new Islamic polity and civilization.
Modern History
Saudi Jiddiya, with its long history of early cultures and empires, had suffered particularly hard during the late Middle Ages and the early modern period. Many invasions of nomadic tribes, whose leaders became rulers in this country, affected it negatively. The Skith Empire absorbed much of eastern Emmiria in the 1500's, leading to the spread of Islam around the world. The Empire's collapse in the early 1800's led to a reunification of the Emmirian plateau and the modern day borders of Emmiria, leaving Saudi Jiddiya as a multitude of independent states by 1843.
Two States and Unification
By 1899, Jiddiya had been organized into two centrally controlled states: Jiddiya to the east and Nuzheer to the west. The two often came into conflict, but in 1932, the two governments reached a full agreement on the joint governing of the region, and the countries were merged on 2 May 1932 into the Emirate of Saudi Jiddiya, with Aslam el-Badour of Jiddiya as President. The President of Nuzheer, Mus'ab al-Mohamed, became Vice President. A unified parliament was formed and a unity constitution was agreed upon. In the 1934 parliamentary election, the first held after unification, the General People's Congress won 122 of 301 seats.
Civil War (1991)
Post-war
After the conclusion of the civil war, the toppling of the tyranical Maahir el-Sarah regime, and the ascension of the Monarchy of Saudi Jiddiya, the country was accepted into the Coalition of Crown Albatross in 1998.
Geography
Demographics
Religion
Language
Cities
See also: Cities in Saudi Jiddiya
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Metropolitan areas in Saudi Jiddiya | |||||
| No. | CMA City |
Population | |||
| 1 | Jiddiya City | 1,252,000 | |||
| 2 | Nuzaraq | 644,000 | |||
| 3 | Sohuraq | 396,000 | |||
| 4 | Al Nuzheer | 238,000 | |||
| 5 | Runuraq | 204,000 | |||
| 6 | Duraib | 152,000 | |||
Politics
Legislature
President
Military
The armed forces of Saudi Jiddiya include the Jiddiya Army (includes Republican Guard), Navy (includes Marines), Jiddiya Air Force (includes Air Defense Force). A major reorganization of the armed forces has been underway since the purchase of the Sohuraq Panhandle from Emmiria in 2006. The unified air forces and air defenses are now under one command. The navy has concentration in Sohuraq. Total armed forces manning numbers about 401,000 active personnel, including moreover especially conscripts. The supreme commander of the armed forces is the King of Saudi Jiddiya.
The number of military personnel in Saudi Jiddiya is relatively high comparative to population. In 2018, total active troops were estimated as follows: army, 390,000; navy, 7,000; and air force, 5,000. In September 2007, the government announced the reinstatement of compulsory military service. Saudi Jiddiya's defense budget, which in 2006 represented approximately 40 percent of the total government budget, is expected to remain high for the near term, as the military draft takes effect and internal security threats continue to escalate. By 2015, Saudi Jiddiya had 401,000 active personnel.
