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|native_name                = {{resize|11pt|''Իոտոպհā Կոմարա Դեմոկրատîկ''}} <span style="font-weight: normal;">{{resize|9pt|({{wp|Northern Kurdish|Iotophan}}) }}</span> <br>{{resize|10pt|''Iotophā Komara Demokratîk''}}
|native_name                = {{resize|11pt|''Իոտոպհā Դեմոկրատական ​​հանրապետuթյuն''}} <span style="font-weight: normal;">{{resize|9pt|({{wp|Armenian language|Vardanan}}) }}</span> <br>{{resize|10pt|''Iotophā Demokratakan ​​hanrapetut’yun''}}
|conventional_long_name      = Democratic Republic of Iotopha
|conventional_long_name      = Democratic Republic of Iotopha
|common_name                = Iotopha
|common_name                = Iotopha
|image_flag                  =Flag of Iotopha.png
|image_flag                  = Flag of Iotopha.png
|alt_flag                    =   
|alt_flag                    =   
|image_coat                  = Coat of Arms of Iotopha.png
|image_coat                  = Coat of Arms of Iotopha.png
|alt_coat                    =Coat of Arms
|alt_coat                    = Coat of Arms
|symbol_type                = Coat of Arms
|symbol_type                = Coat of Arms
|national_motto              =
|national_motto              =
|national_anthem            =''Dewleta Gel a Gel Iotophā''<br><small>State Anthem of the People of Iotopha</small><br>[[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3IQC3HCg-w|210px]]
|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]]
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|image_map                  = Map of Iotopha on continent.png
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|map_width                  = 275px
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|alt_map2                    =
|map_caption2                = Political Map of Iotopha
|map_caption2                = Political Map of Iotopha
|capital                    = Afar
|capital                    = Kajnadzor <!--Valley of braves-->
|largest_city                = capital
|largest_city                = capital
|largest_settlement          =  
|largest_settlement          =  
|largest_settlement_type    = <span style="font-weight: normal;">largest city</span>
|largest_settlement_type    = <span style="font-weight: normal;">largest city</span>
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|languages                  = {{flatlist|
|languages                  = {{flatlist|
*{{wp|Northern Kurdish|Iotophan}}
*[[Wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]
}}
}}
|languages_sub              =
|languages_sub              =
|languages2_type            =Regional languages
|languages2_type            = Regional languages
|languages2                  = {{flatlist|
|languages2                  = {{flatlist|
*{{wp|Punjabi language|Jhilam}}
*[[Wikipedia:Pontic greek|Mysian]]
*{{wp|Farsi language|Sekharian}}
*[[wikipedia:Azerbaijani language|Ayrumi]]
*{{wp|Uzbek language|Varchonitai}}
*TBD
}}
}}
|languages2_sub              =
|languages2_sub              =
|ethnic_groups              =  
|ethnic_groups              =  
  {{ublist |item_style=white-space:nowrap;
  {{ublist |item_style=white-space:nowrap;
   | 66% Iotophan
   | 66% Vardanan
   | 20% Jhilam
   | 20% Ayrumi
   | 9% Varchonitai
   | 9% Mysian
   | 2% Hellenes
   | 2% TBD
   | 3% other
   | 3% other
}}
}}
|ethnic_groups_year          = 2018
|ethnic_groups_year          = 2018
|religion ={{small|Recognized religions:}}<br/>{{wp|Zoroastrian|Mazdayasna}}, [[Azdarin]], {{wp|Christianity}} ({{small|{{wp|Nestorian}}, other, other}}), {{wp|Judaism}}, Local religions
|religion ={{small|Recognized religions:}}<br/>{{wp|Christianity}} ({{small|[[Vardanan Apostolic Church|Vardanan Apostolic]], [[Orthodox Churches in Ajax#Eastern Evangelical Church|Eastern Evangelical]], [[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholic]]}}), [[Azdarin]], {{wp|Judaism}}, {{wp|Zoroastrian|Mazdayasna}}, [[Sadhana]]
|demonym                    = Iotophan
|demonym                    = Iotophan
|government_type            = {{wp|Federal state|Federal}} {{wp|Presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|republic}} under a {{wp|dominant-party system}}
|government_type            = {{wp|Federal state|Federal}} {{wp|Presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|republic}} under a {{wp|dominant-party system}}
|leader_title1              =[[President of Iotopha|President]]
|leader_title1              = [[President of Iotopha|President]]
|leader_name1                = [[Fadil Berxwedan]]
|leader_name1                = [[Anastas Barkhudar]]
|leader_title2              =Vice President
|leader_title2              = Vice President
|leader_name2                = [[Siyabend Öcalan]]
|leader_name2                = [[Isaac Vorsapetn]]
|leader_title3              =Chairman of the People's National Assembly
|leader_title3              = Chairman of the People's National Assembly
|leader_name3                = [[Sarya Sadeghi]]
|leader_name3                = [[Sara Lekandrean]]
|legislature = [[People's National Assembly of Iotopha|People's National Assembly]]
|legislature                 = [[People's National Assembly of Iotopha|People's National Assembly]]
|sovereignty_type            =Formation
|sovereignty_type            = Formation
|established_event1          = Teispid Empire
|established_event1          = Teispid Empire
|established_date1          = {{circa}}300 BCE
|established_date1          = {{circa}}400 BCE
|established_event2          = Sadakiyan dynasty
|established_event2          = Vardan dynasty
|established_date2          = 220 CE
|established_date2          = 220 CE
| established_event3       = Shaddadid dynasty
| established_event3         = YYYY dynasty
| established_date3         = 792
| established_date3         = 792
| established_event4       = Varchonitai conquest
| established_event4         = [[Bayarid Empire]]
| established_date4         = 1092
| established_date4         = 900
| established_event5   = Petty realms
| established_event5         = Kingdom of Vardana
| established_date5     =1186
| established_date5         = 1186
| established_event6   = Shahdom of Iotopha
| established_event6         = Personal union with Lihnidos
| established_date6     =1401
| established_date6         = 1716
| established_event7       = Communist republic  
| established_event7         = Petty realms
| established_date7      = 4 October 1920
| established_date7          = 1832
|established_event8         = Current Constitution
|established_event8          = Socialist republic  
|established_date8           = 7 May 1986
|established_date8          = 4 October 1920
|established_event9         = Second republic
|established_date9           = 7 May 1986
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|area_rank                  = nth
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|area_magnitude              =
|area                        =
|area                        =
|area_km2                    = 357680
|area_km2                    = 357680
|area_sq_mi                  =138101.02
|area_sq_mi                  = 138101.02
|area_footnote              =
|area_footnote              =
|percent_water              =7.1%
|percent_water              = 7.1%
|area_label                  =
|area_label                  =
|area_label2                =
|area_label2                =
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|population_estimate_rank    =
|population_estimate_rank    =
|population_estimate_year    = 2018
|population_estimate_year    = 2018
|population_census          = 46,650,421
|population_census          = 46,650,421
|population_census_year      = 2015
|population_census_year      = 2015
|population_density_km2      = X
|population_density_km2      = X
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|Gini_year                  =
|Gini_year                  =
|Gini_category              =
|Gini_category              =
|HDI                        =0.740
|HDI                        = 0.740
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|HDI_rank                    =
|HDI_year                    =
|HDI_year                    =
|currency                    =[[Iotophan dînar|Dînar]] (Ð)
|currency                    = [[Iotophan dînar|Dînar]] (Ð)
|currency_code              =IOD
|currency_code              = IOD
|time_zone                  = [[Time in Ajax|IOT]]
|time_zone                  = [[Time in Ajax|IOT]]
|utc_offset                  =+4:30
|utc_offset                  = +4:30
|time_zone_DST              =
|time_zone_DST              =
|date_format                =dd/mm/yyyy ({{wp|Common Era|CE}})
|date_format                = dd/mm/yyyy ({{wp|Common Era|CE}})
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|drives_on                  = left
|drives_on                  = left
|cctld                      =.io
|cctld                      = .io
|iso3166code                =IO
|iso3166code                = IO
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}}
}}
'''Iotopha''' ({{wp|Northern Kurdish|Iotophan}}: ''Iotophā'' {{IPAc-en|l|ə|ˈ|t|ɒ|f|ə|ɡ|ə}}), officially the '''Democratic Republic of Iotopha''' (Iotophan: Իոտոպհā Կոմարա Դեմոկրատîկ; Iotophā Komara Demokratîk), is a sovereign state in western [[Ajax#Continents|Ochran]]. It is boarded to the northeast by [[Uluujol]], to the east by [[Benaajab]], to the north by BLANK, and to the south by BLANK2, while having a maritime border to the west along the Ozeros Sea. With just over 51 million inhabitants, it is the Xth largest nation in the [[Ajax|world]], and Xth largest on [[Ajax#Continents|Ochran]].  
'''Iotopha''' ({{wp|Armenian language|Vardanan}}: ''Iotopha'' {{IPAc-en|l|ə|ˈ|t|ɒ|f|ə|ɡ|ə}}), officially the '''Democratic Republic of Iotopha''' (Vardanan: 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)


After the collapse of X, the {kurdish group} arrived as a recognizable group in southwestern Ochran, establishing the Sadakiyan dynasty, which ruled over much of present day Iotopha until it was replaced by the Shaddadids in the 8th century CE. Successive {{wp|Zoroastrianism|Mazdayasna}}-believing dynasties ruled over various portions of southwestern Ochran. A {{wp|Turkic}} muslim dynasty eventually displaced the native {{wp|Zoroastrianism|Mazdayasna}} ruling class in the 11th century, though it would quickly collapse into numerous petty realms. The rise of the Hadhabani from the coastal islands in the 15th century is credited for the establishment of the Iotophan state and a growing national identity, under a united figure. Under Shah Ardashir II, Iotopha was considered one of the most powerful states in its geopolitical area, though it was engulfed in numerous wars with invading forces from X and Y, which saw it lose territory. 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 radicals, which ultimately culminated in the establishment of the Madzik 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.  
(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]], {other org}, and {other org}.  
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==
==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 formally adopted by the Democratic Republic of Iotopha following the [[Iotophan Revolution of 1920|1920 revolution]].
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 [[Corduene]], an island off the southern coast of the country, who Hellenic explorers observed regularly consumed lotus fruits. It was first attested to domestically in the 5th century AD when applied to the coastal regions of south eastern [[Vardana]].
==History==
==History==
===Prehistory===
===Prehistory===
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===Fauna===
===Fauna===
===Regions, provinces and cities===
===Regions, provinces and cities===
Iotopha is divided into six regions, which are further subdivided into 30 provinces, each governed by a governor appointed by the [[President of Iotopha|President]] upon the consent of the [[People's National Assembly of Iotopha|People's National Assembly]]. Provinces are then divided into districts and again into cities, towns, villages or other forms of municipalities.
Iotopha is divided into 8 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 Afar, Tisfun, and Sirkap. Overall, there are 7 cities with populations over 1 million, and a total of X with a population over 450,000.
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.  
Afar is the capital of Iotopha, and has a population of over 7.8 million. Since 1950, 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 Shahdom of Iotopha, and seat of the Hadhabani 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.  
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.
==Politics==
==Politics==
{{main|Politics of Iotopha}}
{{main|Politics of Iotopha}}
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[file:Vali Nasr 2012.jpg|125px]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[file:Vali Nasr 2012.jpg|125px]]
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Fadil Berxwedan]]<br /><small>[[President of Iotopha|President]]</small>  
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Anastas Barkhudar]]<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.
According to the constitution, Iotopha is a {{wp|federal}} {{wp|semi-presidential}} republic, wherein the [[President of Iotopha|President]] is the {{wp|head of state}} and {{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 federal 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 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.


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|High Constitutional Court]] 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===
===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.  
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.


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.  
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.
===Foreign Relations===
===Foreign Relations===
===Military===
===Military===
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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.
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==
==Economy==
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
===Religion===
===Largest cities===
{{Pie chart
{{Largest cities of Iotopha}}
| thumb = right
===Ethnic Groups===
| caption = <center>'''Religious Demographics of Iotopha'''</center>
Ethnic groups within Iotopha mirror the make up of languages spoken within the country. As with language, Vardanans 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 Vardanan. Opponents suggest that this statistic is caused by confusing census questions and documents that lead to a desired outcome. Estimates from NGOs place ethnic Vardanan are anywhere from 65-77% of the population.   
| other =
| label1 ={{wp|Zoroastrianism|Mazdayasna}}
| value1 =59
| color1 =IndianRed
| label2 = [[Sadhana]]
| value2 =4
| color2 =Blue
| label3 =[[Azdarin]]
| value3 =4
| color3 =Yellow
| label4 =Christianity
| value4 =3
| color4 =DodgerBlue
| label5 = {{wp|Spiritual but not religious}}
| value5 = 17
| color5 = Honeydew
| label6 ={{wp|Irreligion}}
| value6 = 10
| color6 =Black
| label7 =Other religions
| value7 =3
| color7 =Chartreuse
}}
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..   


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.
Ethnic Ayrumi 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]].
 
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.
===Languages===
===Languages===
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.  
{{wp|Armenian language|Vardanan}} is the sole official language of Iotopha, and is spoken by an overwhelming majority of the population. Several other dialects are spoken throughout the country, with XXXX 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 topic of debate as many point out that such a statistic is politically motivated.  


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.  
The largest minority language is [[wikipedia:Azerbaijani language|Ayrumi]], which is the native language of an ethnic group of the same name.


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.
Notable minority languages include [[Wikipedia:Pontic greek|Mysian]], {language}, and {language}. [[Wikipedia:Pontic greek|Mysian]] is widely spoken in northern coastal regions along the Periclean in Sophene.
===Ethnic Groups===
===Religion===
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.
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|+Religion in Iotopha (State Census 2015)
|-
! rowspan="2"|Religion
|-
!Number
!%
|-
|style="background:#E0F0FF;| Christianity || 23,143,562 || 45.2
|-
|style="background:#E0F0FF;"| <small>–Vardanan Apostolic</small> || <small>20,122,610</small> || <small>39.3</small>
|-
|style="background:#E0F0FF;"| <small>–Unaffiliated eastern churches</small> || <small>2,252,913</small> || <small>4.4</small>
|-
|style="background:#E0F0FF;"| <small>–Fabrian Catholic</small> || <small>102,405</small> || <small>0.2</small>
|-
|style="background:#E0F0FF;"| <small>–Other Christian churches</small> || <small>665,633</small> || <small>1.3</small>
|-
|style="background:#E0FFD0;"| Azdarin || 7,270,765 || 14.2
|-
|style="background:#FFFFC0;"| Zoroastrian || 768,038 || 1.5
|-
|style="background:#E0E0FF;"| Judaism || 460,823 || 0.9
|-
|style="background:#FFE0C0;"| Sadhana || 256,012 || 0.8
|-
|style="background:#FFD0C0;| N'nhivara || 102,405 || 0.2
|-
|style="background:#F0E0FF;"| Spiritual but unaffiliated with any religion || 11,213,363 || 21.9
|-
|style="background:#F5F5F5;"| Atheism || 5,888,295 || 10.5
|-
|style="background:#DCDCDC;"| Not stated || 1,792,090 || 4.1
|-
! Total population || colspan="2"| 51,202,572
|}
Iotopha is a {{wp|secular state}} with no state religion, and freedom of religion is guaranteed under the [[Constitution of Iotopha]]. Historically, Iotopha had widespread religious diversity, though the [[Vardanan Apostolic Church]] was the dominant faith and state church. Now only holds a plurality following according to the 2015 census, with X% of the population adherents of Apostolic. Irreligion or spiritual but not religious and atheism 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 21% of Iotophans remained Apostolic.


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]].  
A number of other religious groups reside in Iotopha, with Christian groups making up 5% of the population. {{wp|Nestorianism}} is the largest christian group within the country, followed by [[Orthodox Churches in Ajax#Evangelical Orthodox|Evangelical Orthodox]] and {{wp|Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholicism}}. [[Azdarin]] and Judaism also have a significant presence in Iotopha, the former among the Ayrumi minority. Before the 1920 revolution, followers of the Jewish faith consisted of almost 8% 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. Other faiths make up at least 4% of the population include: Zoroastrianism, [[Sadhana]], and [[N'nhivara]].
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Democratic Republic of Iotopha
Իոտոպհā Դեմոկրատական ​​հանրապետuթյuն (Vardanan)
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% Vardanan
  • 20% Ayrumi
  • 9% Mysian
  • 2% TBD
  • 3% other
Religion
Recognized religions:
Christianity (Vardanan 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
• Vardan dynasty
220 CE
• YYYY dynasty
792
900
• Kingdom of Vardana
1186
• Personal union with Lihnidos
1716
• Petty realms
1832
• 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 (Vardanan: Iotopha /ləˈtɒfəɡə/), officially the Democratic Republic of Iotopha (Vardanan: 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.

(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 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 Corduene, an island off the southern coast of the country, who Hellenic explorers observed regularly consumed lotus fruits. It was first attested to domestically in the 5th century AD when applied to the coastal regions of south eastern Vardana.

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 8 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 1950, 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.

Politics

Governance

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Anastas Barkhudar
President

According to the constitution, Iotopha is a federal semi-presidential republic, wherein the President is the head of state and 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 federal 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 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.

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

Largest cities

Template:Largest cities of Iotopha

Ethnic Groups

Ethnic groups within Iotopha mirror the make up of languages spoken within the country. As with language, Vardanans 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 Vardanan. Opponents suggest that this statistic is caused by confusing census questions and documents that lead to a desired outcome. Estimates from NGOs place ethnic Vardanan are anywhere from 65-77% of the population.

Ethnic Ayrumi 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.

Languages

Vardanan is the sole official language of Iotopha, and is spoken by an overwhelming majority of the population. Several other dialects are spoken throughout the country, with XXXX 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 topic of debate as many point out that such a statistic is politically motivated.

The largest minority language is Ayrumi, which is the native language of an ethnic group of the same name.

Notable minority languages include Mysian, {language}, and {language}. Mysian is widely spoken in northern coastal regions along the Periclean in Sophene.

Religion

Religion in Iotopha (State Census 2015)
Religion
Number %
Christianity 23,143,562 45.2
–Vardanan Apostolic 20,122,610 39.3
–Unaffiliated eastern churches 2,252,913 4.4
–Fabrian Catholic 102,405 0.2
–Other Christian churches 665,633 1.3
Azdarin 7,270,765 14.2
Zoroastrian 768,038 1.5
Judaism 460,823 0.9
Sadhana 256,012 0.8
N'nhivara 102,405 0.2
Spiritual but unaffiliated with any religion 11,213,363 21.9
Atheism 5,888,295 10.5
Not stated 1,792,090 4.1
Total population 51,202,572

Iotopha is a secular state with no state religion, and freedom of religion is guaranteed under the Constitution of Iotopha. Historically, Iotopha had widespread religious diversity, though the Vardanan Apostolic Church was the dominant faith and state church. Now only holds a plurality following according to the 2015 census, with X% of the population adherents of Apostolic. Irreligion or spiritual but not religious and atheism 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 21% of Iotophans remained Apostolic.

A number of other religious groups reside in Iotopha, with Christian groups making up 5% of the population. Nestorianism is the largest christian group within the country, followed by Evangelical Orthodox and Fabrian Catholicism. Azdarin and Judaism also have a significant presence in Iotopha, the former among the Ayrumi minority. Before the 1920 revolution, followers of the Jewish faith consisted of almost 8% of the population, but the revolution and Yisraeli return laws have seen that number drop to barely 1% of the country's modern population. Other faiths make up at least 4% of the population include: Zoroastrianism, Sadhana, and N'nhivara.

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