The Magadi

Republic of The Magadi
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Capital and largest city	Buholaux
Official languages	Gaullican
Demonym(s)	Magadian
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic
• President	Denis Ogot
• Premier	Yvonne Mboya
Legislature	National Assembly
Independence from Estmere
• as the Kingdom of Adeland	30 September 1946
• Republic of The Magadi established	18 February 1967
Population
• 2019 estimate	2,261,329
GDP (PPP)	2019 estimate
• Total	$3.195 billion
• Per capita	$1,413
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	$1.592 billion
• Per capita	$704
Gini (2019)	35.9 medium
HDI (2019)	0.496 low

The Magadi, officially the Republic of The Magadi, is a county located in west Bahia. It is bordered by Yemet to the south and Bamvango to the west. With an estimated population of 2,261,329, it is the smallest country in Bahia in terms of population. It is also the smallest country in Bahia by area. Lake Magadi, the country's namesake, is located along its southwest border. The Some River also defines much of the country's border with Country. Buholaux is the capital and largest city. It is The Magadi's primary financial, cultural, and political center.

Located at the crossroads of Bahia and Rahelia, The Magadi has a dynamic national history and has been a part of many different empires. As part of Bahia's Cradle of Civilization, The Magadi is among the world's oldest inhabited regions. Human settlement was centered on the banks of Lake Magadi, located in the southwest of the country. It was a part of several local empires before conquest by the Irfanic empires of Rahelia. It became part of the Gaullican Empire during the Toubacterie period when it was annexed into the Ade Protectorate. After the Great War, it became a mandate of Estmere known as Mandatory Adeland. In 1946, Adeland gained independence as a constitutional monarchy. Daniel Ogola seized power in a bloodless coup in 1967. Ogola implemented a new constitution and oversaw the transition away from monarchy to republic. He ruled until 1992 when he was removed in a second coup that resulted in a gradual transition to civilian governance and democratic elections.

The Magadi's economy is dominated by farming and mining. It is among the poorest nations of the world and relies significantly on international assistance. The country is a major crossroads of various trafficking routes and struggles with illegal labor practices, such as child labor.

Etymology

The country's name comes from The Magadi Lake. The lake is located on the country's southern border with Yemet. The name was adopted on 18 February 1967 after a new constitution was drafted. Previously, it was known as Adeland. The term Ade was take from one of the Gaullican Ade Protectorate, of which all of modern-day The Magadi was once a part of. The name was used in the Estmerish language.

Government

The Magadi is one of Bahia's youngest democracies. The country began a transition to democracy in 1992 after a series of military governments. The current Constitution of The Magadi was adopted in 1994. It establishes the rule of law, protects the rights of citizens, and create the country's semi-presidential government. The Magadi's constitution draws heavy inspiration from the Constitution of Gaullica. Politics in The Magadi take place within the framework of a multi-party representative democratic republic. The popularly elected President of The Magadi serves as the head of state. Currently, Denis Ogot serves as president. The president is responsible for nominating the Premier of The Magadi and the government. The premier is the head of government and is responsible for its operations. Yvonne Mboya is the current premier and the first woman to hold the office. Executive power is held by the government. Legislative power is officially vested in the National Assembly. In practice, the government is also able to exercise through its parliamentary majority. The most recent election was held on 31 October 2018. Since democratization, the party system has been dominated by the The Magadi Workers' Party.

Judicary and rule of law

The judicary is independent of both the government and the National Assembly. It consists of local courts, the National Court, and a Court of Appeals. The National Court has unlimited original jurisdiction. It has the power to hear and provide rulings in any criminal, civil, or constitutional matter. The National Court is presided over by the Chief Justice. Should a party move for an appeal, it will be heard by the Court of Appeals.

Since democratization, the rule of law has been an important part of The Magadi's political culture. The 1994 constitution provides extensive protections for free speech, freedom of the press, and human rights. While there are strong constitutional protections in place, the government has at times struggled to guarantee these rights. The government has limited control in remote areas of The Magadi, making the rule of law harder to uphold.

Military

The Defense Forces of The Magadi consists of the Land Forces, the Air Forces, and the Gendarmerie. In 2019, the government spent 2% of the nation's GDP on the military. Equipment of the Land Forces and Air Forces are outdated. Soldiers in both tend to be inexperienced and primarily serve as reservists. The Gendarmerie is effective in its duties and is comparatively well-funded. It is primiarly responsible for the country's defense and maintaining stability.