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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Pre-history === | === Pre-history === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Ebene der Tonkrüge Laos.JPG|thumb|right|Jars from the Duh Hoc culture]] | ||
Lavanan pre-history can trace itself to early human settlement along the various rivers of the region, agriculture can be traced to it's discovery in [[Dezevau]], which slowly made it's way into Lavana. Early societies existed on the banks of waterways growing rice, and keeping livestock, they utilized the waterways to transport goods and conduct trade, waterways became very important to the Lavanans and became the basis for [[Lavanan Mythology]], and society. This low scale settlements begun to slowly make alliances with neighboring settlements, and as settlements grew their influence helped keep the river safe, and trade flowing. From this settlements designed to provide aid to the population and the merchants the city-states of the region began to appear. The first remains of city-states date back to the 9th century B.C.E. from where they began to establish themselves. This settlements would fight each other for control of farmland and greater swaths of the river. | Lavanan pre-history can trace itself to early human settlement along the various rivers of the region, agriculture can be traced to it's discovery in [[Dezevau]], which slowly made it's way into Lavana. Early societies existed on the banks of waterways growing rice, and keeping livestock, they utilized the waterways to transport goods and conduct trade, waterways became very important to the Lavanans and became the basis for [[Lavanan Mythology]], and society. This low scale settlements begun to slowly make alliances with neighboring settlements, and as settlements grew their influence helped keep the river safe, and trade flowing. From this settlements designed to provide aid to the population and the merchants the city-states of the region began to appear. The first remains of city-states date back to the 9th century B.C.E. from where they began to establish themselves. This settlements would fight each other for control of farmland and greater swaths of the river. The Duh Hoc culture which arose alongside the city states in the 9th century, is most known for their jars, which have been suspected to serve as their cemeteries. | ||
=== Early Kungian Period (5th Century B.C.E-1st Century C.E.) === | === Early Kungian Period (5th Century B.C.E-1st Century C.E.) === | ||
[[File:Han Dynasty ceramic prancing horse.jpg|thumb|left|Ceramic horses | [[File:Han Dynasty ceramic prancing horse.jpg|thumb|left|Ceramic horses depicting the horses of Lao Va]] | ||
The first organized entity in the region was that of the Sasuana empire in the early 6th century B.C.E., the Sasuanan Empire rose from the city of Thy Lucc near modern day [[Kurei]] in the river Kung. Thy Lucc was located in a strategic position forcing all trade through the river necessary to cross the cities boundaries, the growth of the Sasuanan's cemented Thy Lucc's importance which would be unrivaled for several centuries. The Sasuana's developed large water projects which increased the yield of rice crops in the region leading to a population boom, the Sasuana's were also able to support the growing trading in the '''Yet to be named sea''', which led to large growth in the cities of the coast which became incredibly wealthy. With the rise of the Sasuana's the position of Sao was established. | The first organized entity in the region was that of the Sasuana empire in the early 6th century B.C.E., the Sasuanan Empire rose from the city of Thy Lucc near modern day [[Kurei]] in the river Kung. Thy Lucc was located in a strategic position forcing all trade through the river necessary to cross the cities boundaries, the growth of the Sasuanan's cemented Thy Lucc's importance which would be unrivaled for several centuries. The Sasuana's developed large water projects which increased the yield of rice crops in the region leading to a population boom, the Sasuana's were also able to support the growing trading in the '''Yet to be named sea''', which led to large growth in the cities of the coast which became incredibly wealthy. With the rise of the Sasuana's the position of Sao was established. | ||
The Lavanan Sao's ruled with great power and stability ensuring the safe passage of goods and the safety of the waterways of their realm. The empire reached it's height during the reign of Bis Lap in 205 B.C.E. He helped established the Lap Dynasty which would rule until the end of the empire. During this time the Lavanan Mythology was in it's period of growth and had established itself as the national religion of the Empire, numerous temples had been built and foreign religions were persecuted by a religious purity court which sought to eliminate foreign beliefs, which the empire considered heretical. The empire began to suffer under the stress of growing competition of inland and coastal cities, which sought closer ties with outside entities crucial to bring in wealth. A succession of emperors in the 1st century B.C.E. culminated in the 21 B.C.E. Sao Nan Lap's decision to outlaw foreign influences in coastal cities which culminated in large scale riots by the now bankrupted wealthy merchant class, this weakened Sasuanan power which saw itself threatened by '''Steppe raiders''', and their incursions into their territory. Although the horse raiders could not penetrate into the Lavanan jungle the death of Nan Lap in 7 C.E. left a power vacuum which created a political crisis between the king's | The Lavanan Sao's ruled with great power and stability ensuring the safe passage of goods and the safety of the waterways of their realm. The empire reached it's height during the reign of Bis Lap in 205 B.C.E. He helped established the Lap Dynasty which would rule until the end of the empire. During this time the Lavanan Mythology was in it's period of growth and had established itself as the national religion of the Empire, numerous temples had been built and foreign religions were persecuted by a religious purity court which sought to eliminate foreign beliefs, which the empire considered heretical. The empire began to suffer under the stress of growing competition of inland and coastal cities, which sought closer ties with outside entities crucial to bring in wealth. A succession of emperors in the 1st century B.C.E. culminated in the 21 B.C.E. Sao Nan Lap's decision to outlaw foreign influences in coastal cities which culminated in large scale riots by the now bankrupted wealthy merchant class, this weakened Sasuanan power which saw itself threatened by '''Steppe raiders''' from the [[Great Steppe]], and their incursions into their territory. Although the horse raiders could not penetrate into the Lavanan jungle the death of Nan Lap in 7 C.E. left a power vacuum which created a political crisis between the king's 5 sons, the turmoil would see the return of the steppe raiders in 15 C.E. when one of Nan Lap's son Liz Nap, invited the raiders into Thy Lucc, which they proceeded to sack, afterwards crowning Liz Nap as Sao. | ||
The Sasuanan empire struggled with constant threat of steppe attack and increasingly hostile nature inside it's border would result in another political crisis in 24 C.E. when Liz Nap would die, no Sao could be crowned successfully until 32 C.E. when a steppe general Lao Va was crowned Sao after taking Thy Lucc successfully, following a 2 year siege. | The Sasuanan empire struggled with constant threat of steppe attack and increasingly hostile nature inside it's border would result in another political crisis in 24 C.E. when Liz Nap would die, no Sao could be crowned successfully until 32 C.E. when a steppe general, Lao Va was crowned Sao after taking Thy Lucc successfully, following a 2 year siege. Lao Va established the Va dynasty otherwise known as the Steppe dynasty, the control of the Sasuana over it's rebellious subjects specially the coastal cities would plague the empire for it's remaining 100 years. The empire would finally fall in the year 135, following a Lavanan reconquest of Thy Lucc which deposed the Va dynasty. Sun Lina would establish the 2nd Sasuanan Empire and the Lina Dynasty. | ||
=== Middle Kungian Period (1st Century C.E.-7th Century C.E.)=== | === Middle Kungian Period (1st Century C.E.-7th Century C.E.)=== | ||
=== Classical Kungian Period (7th Century-12th Century) === | === Classical Kungian Period (7th Century-12th Century) === | ||
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People's Republic of Lavana ສາທາລະນະລັດປະຊາຊົນລັດ ລະຫວ່າແ | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: "ຈາກແມ່ນ້ ຳ ທີ່ຍິ່ງໃຫຍ່" "From the Mighty Rivers" | |
| Anthem: "The Thunder and Sky" | |
| Capital and largest city | Pers |
| Recognised national languages | Lavanan, Ziba |
| Ethnic groups | Pasamnoan 78%
Dezevauni 9% Others 9% |
| Religion | Badi 60% Irreligion 20% |
| Demonym(s) | Lavanan |
| Government | Council Republic |
• Premier | Laina Keomany |
• Vice-Premier | Trang Dong |
| Legislature | Lavanan Council |
| Establishment | |
• Formation of the Kingdom of Lavana | 1876 |
• Establishment of the Republic of Lavana | 1943 |
• Establishment of the People's Republic of Lavana | 1964 |
| Population | |
• 2020 census | 49,842,742 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Per capita | 7,373.00 |
| Currency | Lavanan Dunan (LZ) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .lv |
Lavana (Lavanan:ລະຫວ່າແ) officially the People's Republic of Lavana (Lavanan:ສາທາລະນະລັດປະຊາຊົນລັດ ລະຫວ່າແ) is a sovereign state in Coius. It borders Dezevau to the north, the yet to be renamed sea to the east, and tbd. With a total area of X, and population of 49,842,742 million people. It's capital is the city of Pers.
Etymology
History
Pre-history
Lavanan pre-history can trace itself to early human settlement along the various rivers of the region, agriculture can be traced to it's discovery in Dezevau, which slowly made it's way into Lavana. Early societies existed on the banks of waterways growing rice, and keeping livestock, they utilized the waterways to transport goods and conduct trade, waterways became very important to the Lavanans and became the basis for Lavanan Mythology, and society. This low scale settlements begun to slowly make alliances with neighboring settlements, and as settlements grew their influence helped keep the river safe, and trade flowing. From this settlements designed to provide aid to the population and the merchants the city-states of the region began to appear. The first remains of city-states date back to the 9th century B.C.E. from where they began to establish themselves. This settlements would fight each other for control of farmland and greater swaths of the river. The Duh Hoc culture which arose alongside the city states in the 9th century, is most known for their jars, which have been suspected to serve as their cemeteries.
Early Kungian Period (5th Century B.C.E-1st Century C.E.)
The first organized entity in the region was that of the Sasuana empire in the early 6th century B.C.E., the Sasuanan Empire rose from the city of Thy Lucc near modern day Kurei in the river Kung. Thy Lucc was located in a strategic position forcing all trade through the river necessary to cross the cities boundaries, the growth of the Sasuanan's cemented Thy Lucc's importance which would be unrivaled for several centuries. The Sasuana's developed large water projects which increased the yield of rice crops in the region leading to a population boom, the Sasuana's were also able to support the growing trading in the Yet to be named sea, which led to large growth in the cities of the coast which became incredibly wealthy. With the rise of the Sasuana's the position of Sao was established.
The Lavanan Sao's ruled with great power and stability ensuring the safe passage of goods and the safety of the waterways of their realm. The empire reached it's height during the reign of Bis Lap in 205 B.C.E. He helped established the Lap Dynasty which would rule until the end of the empire. During this time the Lavanan Mythology was in it's period of growth and had established itself as the national religion of the Empire, numerous temples had been built and foreign religions were persecuted by a religious purity court which sought to eliminate foreign beliefs, which the empire considered heretical. The empire began to suffer under the stress of growing competition of inland and coastal cities, which sought closer ties with outside entities crucial to bring in wealth. A succession of emperors in the 1st century B.C.E. culminated in the 21 B.C.E. Sao Nan Lap's decision to outlaw foreign influences in coastal cities which culminated in large scale riots by the now bankrupted wealthy merchant class, this weakened Sasuanan power which saw itself threatened by Steppe raiders from the Great Steppe, and their incursions into their territory. Although the horse raiders could not penetrate into the Lavanan jungle the death of Nan Lap in 7 C.E. left a power vacuum which created a political crisis between the king's 5 sons, the turmoil would see the return of the steppe raiders in 15 C.E. when one of Nan Lap's son Liz Nap, invited the raiders into Thy Lucc, which they proceeded to sack, afterwards crowning Liz Nap as Sao.
The Sasuanan empire struggled with constant threat of steppe attack and increasingly hostile nature inside it's border would result in another political crisis in 24 C.E. when Liz Nap would die, no Sao could be crowned successfully until 32 C.E. when a steppe general, Lao Va was crowned Sao after taking Thy Lucc successfully, following a 2 year siege. Lao Va established the Va dynasty otherwise known as the Steppe dynasty, the control of the Sasuana over it's rebellious subjects specially the coastal cities would plague the empire for it's remaining 100 years. The empire would finally fall in the year 135, following a Lavanan reconquest of Thy Lucc which deposed the Va dynasty. Sun Lina would establish the 2nd Sasuanan Empire and the Lina Dynasty.
Middle Kungian Period (1st Century C.E.-7th Century C.E.)
Classical Kungian Period (7th Century-12th Century)
Late Kungian Period (12th Century-14th Century
The Aguda Empire
Colonial Period
Great War
First Civil War
Second Civil War
Steppe Insurgency
Modern times
Geography
Hydrology
Fauna
Flora
Government
Political Divisions
Military
Foreign Relations
Demographics
Health
Education
Religion
Language
Cities
| Largest urban centers by population | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Settlement | Population | |||||
| 1 | Pers | 5,122,521 | |||||
| 2 | Kurei | 3,951,125 | |||||
| 3 | Kipchu | 2,869,377 | |||||
| 4 | Liucpa | 2,663,356 | |||||
| 5 | Laitaka | 1,662,753 | |||||
| 6 | Yars | 1,133,152 | |||||
| 7 | Sureli | 700,633 | |||||
| 6 | Ongoya | 673,842 | |||||
| 9 | Edrona | 551,853 | |||||
| 10 | Zaola | 313,631 | |||||
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