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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name ''Lumakia'' derives from the term ''Lumak'', which is the autonym from the Lumak language to refer to the majority ethnic group in Lumakia. The country's native name ''Mengkâ Lumak'' could be more literally translated as the ''Lumak Republic'', however the official name in Common uses the genitive ''Republic of Lumakia''.
The name ''Lumakia'' derives from the term ''Lumak'', which is the autonym from the Lumak language to refer to the majority ethnic group in Lumakia, which is of unknown origin. The country's native name ''Mengkâ Lumak'' could be more literally translated as the ''Lumak Republic'', however the official name in Common uses the genitive ''Republic of Lumakia''.


Colloquially, Lumaks often refer to their country as ''Dâk Lumak'', meaning "Land of the Lumaks" or "Lumak country".
Colloquially, Lumaks often refer to their country as ''Dâk Lumak'', meaning "Land of the Lumaks" or "Lumak country".


==History==
==History==
Lumakia, along with the other nations in the Kouma Gulf region, has been inhabited since prehistory. In the year 878, King Jangazen of Gôma united the Lumak tribes along the [[Ketson River]] and formed the first Lumak state. His successors would go on to consolidate his gains and further expand northward and eastward, eventually conquering the [[Ketpua River]] basin. The Kingdom of Gôma lasted for six centuries, during which time King Kiimkânui introduced Buddhism. Facing invasions and civil war, the kingdom shattered into warring states for more than two hundred years until the region was colonized by WIP


==Geography==
==Geography==

Revision as of 04:00, 14 August 2023

Republic of Lumakia
Mengkâ Lumak
Flag of Lumakia
Flag
Emblem of Lumakia
Emblem
Motto: Sungkanh Vê Mohôi
Capital
and largest city
Gôroy
Official languagesLumak
Ethnic groups
82% Lumaks
7% Inchyroans
6% Myachas
5% other
Religion
47% Buddhism
31% Folk religion
22% other
Demonym(s)Lumak
GovernmentUnitary presidential republic
LegislatureNational Assembly
Area
• Total
87,519 km2 (33,791 sq mi) (not ranked)
Population
• 2023 estimate
23,216,716
• Density
265/km2 (686.3/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2023 estimate
• Total
$462.639 billion (not ranked)
• Per capita
$19,927 (not ranked)
GDP (nominal)2023 estimate
• Total
$201.057 billion (not ranked)
• Per capita
$8,660 (not ranked)
Gini (2020)Steady 37.1
medium (not ranked)
HDI (2020)Increase .749
high (not ranked)
CurrencyLumak qaw (LUQ)
Time zoneUTC+1 (ETT)
Date formatDD/MM/YYYY
Driving sideright
Calling code+488
Internet TLD.lu

Lumakia, officially the Republic of Lumakia (Lumak: Mengkâ Lumak [mɛŋˈkʰəː luˈmak̚]), is a country in eastern Thrismari, bordering Inchyroa to the east and the Gulf of Kouma to the south. Lumakia covers an area of 87,519 km2, with an approximate population of 23.2 million. The country mainly has a humid subtropical climate; its capital and largest city is Gôroy, with other major cities being Gôma and Sulang.

Etymology

The name Lumakia derives from the term Lumak, which is the autonym from the Lumak language to refer to the majority ethnic group in Lumakia, which is of unknown origin. The country's native name Mengkâ Lumak could be more literally translated as the Lumak Republic, however the official name in Common uses the genitive Republic of Lumakia.

Colloquially, Lumaks often refer to their country as Dâk Lumak, meaning "Land of the Lumaks" or "Lumak country".

History

Lumakia, along with the other nations in the Kouma Gulf region, has been inhabited since prehistory. In the year 878, King Jangazen of Gôma united the Lumak tribes along the Ketson River and formed the first Lumak state. His successors would go on to consolidate his gains and further expand northward and eastward, eventually conquering the Ketpua River basin. The Kingdom of Gôma lasted for six centuries, during which time King Kiimkânui introduced Buddhism. Facing invasions and civil war, the kingdom shattered into warring states for more than two hundred years until the region was colonized by WIP

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