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Tabulu, officially the {{wp|Commonwealth}} {{wp|Republic}} of the Tabulu Islands, is a [[Tabuhanouia|Tabuhanouian]] {{wp|island country}} consisting of 4 main islands ([[Ka'vaou]], [[Matakaia]], [[Ka'fua]], and [[Ta'lohuaia]]), 10 smaller inhabited islands, and over 100 small, uninhabited islands.<ref>Tabulu claims 30 miles of sea territory as opposed to the 15 miles typically sanctioned. This means that they have far more territory than it would appear, only an estimated 1/4 of the islands are habited. See [[Tabuluan Territories]].</ref> The capital of Tabulu is [[Fort Ka'kua]] on the island of Ka'fua. It is estimated that the original ancestors of the Tabuluans, the [[Tabouialan]], migrated from Western [[Thaudia]] on a primitive {{wp|outrigger boat}}. How they navigated the waters to the islands is unknown, although theories include {{wp|celestial navigation}} and knowledge of the islands passed down via {{wp|oral tradition}}. | Tabulu, officially the {{wp|Commonwealth}} {{wp|Republic}} of the Tabulu Islands, is a [[Tabuhanouia|Tabuhanouian]] {{wp|island country}} consisting of 4 main islands ([[Ka'vaou]], [[Matakaia]], [[Ka'fua]], and [[Ta'lohuaia]]), 10 smaller inhabited islands, and over 100 small, uninhabited islands.<ref>Tabulu claims 30 miles of sea territory as opposed to the 15 miles typically sanctioned. This means that they have far more territory than it would appear, only an estimated 1/4 of the islands are habited. See [[Tabuluan Territories]].</ref> The capital of Tabulu is [[Fort Ka'kua]] on the island of Ka'fua. It is estimated that the original ancestors of the Tabuluans, the [[Tabouialan]], migrated from Western [[Thaudia]] on a primitive {{wp|outrigger boat}}. How they navigated the waters to the islands is unknown, although theories include {{wp|celestial navigation}} and knowledge of the islands passed down via {{wp|oral tradition}}. | ||
In 1979, Tabulu gained official independence from [[Torvon]]. originally, it was formed as a {{wp|unitary}} {{wp|parlimentary}} {{wp|republic}}, however, following the 1984 referendum<ref>The 1984 Election overturned the unitary system in favour of a federal version. While still controversial, roughly 2/3 of Tabuluans prefer the federal government to the unitary one. See [[1984 Referendum (Tabulu)]].</ref> the government switched to a {{wp|federal}} {{wp|constitutional}} {{wp|presidential}} republic. Currently, Tabulu is a member of the [[Torvonese Commonwealth]], and almost entirely reliant on funding from Torvon.<ref>Torvon invests roughly 300 million dollars into the Tabuluan economy each year. Tabuluan economists have raised concerns about what would happen to Tabulu if Torvon were to collapse. See [[Torvonese Economy]] and [[Tabuluan Economy]].</ref> However, due to the heavy funding, the quality of life in Tabulu is far higher than even some nations with a higher GDP, and Tabulu is a highly popular tourist location.<ref>Tabulu's tourism sector leads the self-sustained portion economy. An estimated 160 million dollars is made from tourism. See [[Tourism in Tabulu]].</ref> Formerly, Tabulu was a colony of Torvon<ref>see [[Crown Colony of Tabulu]].</ref> and still maintains highly friendly relations with | In 1979, Tabulu gained official independence from [[Torvon]]. originally, it was formed as a {{wp|unitary}} {{wp|parlimentary}} {{wp|republic}}, however, following the 1984 referendum<ref>The 1984 Election overturned the unitary system in favour of a federal version. While still controversial, roughly 2/3 of Tabuluans prefer the federal government to the unitary one. See [[1984 Referendum (Tabulu)]].</ref> the government switched to a {{wp|federal}} {{wp|constitutional}} {{wp|presidential}} republic. Currently, Tabulu is a member of the [[Torvonese Commonwealth]], and almost entirely reliant on funding from Torvon.<ref>Torvon invests roughly 300 million dollars into the Tabuluan economy each year. Tabuluan economists have raised concerns about what would happen to Tabulu if Torvon were to collapse. See [[Torvonese Economy]] and [[Tabuluan Economy]].</ref> However, due to the heavy funding, the quality of life in Tabulu is far higher than even some nations with a higher GDP, and Tabulu is a highly popular tourist location.<ref>Tabulu's tourism sector leads the self-sustained portion economy. An estimated 160 million dollars is made from tourism. See [[Tourism in Tabulu]].</ref> Formerly, Tabulu was a colony of Torvon<ref>see [[Crown Colony of Tabulu]].</ref> and still maintains highly friendly relations with them.<ref>see [[Tabuluan-Torvonese Relations]].</ref> | ||
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Commonwealth Republic of the Tabulu Islands Ca'bua Ton Fa'tim Tabulu | |
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 Flag
![National Seal[1]](/wiki/File:Seal_Of_Tabulu.png) Seal
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| Motto: "Kea Mo Bea" "Beauty and Prosperity" | |
| Anthem: O, Heavenly Tabulu | |
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| Capital and | Fort Ka'kua 03°15'S 157°12'W |
| Official languages | Tabuluan, Torvonese |
| Ethnic groups (2018) | |
| Religion (2018) |
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| Demonym(s) | Tabuluan |
| Government | Federal Constitutional Presidential Republic |
• President | Ocan T'fika |
• Vice President | Hic'Moa Tavaka |
| Legislature | National Assembly |
| Representative Assembly | |
| Senatorial Assembly | |
| Independence From Torvon | |
• Torvonese Exploration | 1689 |
• Introduction as Crown Colony | October 19, 1842 |
• Partial Independence Granted | June 6, 1906 |
• Independence Granted | January 12, 1979 |
| Area | |
• | 812.3 km2 (313.6 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 0.4 |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 198,500 |
• 2018 census | 195,312 |
• Density | 240/km2 (621.6/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $416 Million |
• Per capita | $34,312 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | $318 Million |
• Per capita | $29,899 |
| Gini (2018) |  0.293low |
| HDI (2021) |  0.682medium |
| Currency | Tabuluan Dollar (TDR) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 UCT (Central Paisi Time) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy AD |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +828 |
| Internet TLD | .tbu |
Tabulu, officially the Commonwealth Republic of the Tabulu Islands, is a Tabuhanouian island country consisting of 4 main islands (Ka'vaou, Matakaia, Ka'fua, and Ta'lohuaia), 10 smaller inhabited islands, and over 100 small, uninhabited islands.[3] The capital of Tabulu is Fort Ka'kua on the island of Ka'fua. It is estimated that the original ancestors of the Tabuluans, the Tabouialan, migrated from Western Thaudia on a primitive outrigger boat. How they navigated the waters to the islands is unknown, although theories include celestial navigation and knowledge of the islands passed down via oral tradition.
In 1979, Tabulu gained official independence from Torvon. originally, it was formed as a unitary parlimentary republic, however, following the 1984 referendum[4] the government switched to a federal constitutional presidential republic. Currently, Tabulu is a member of the Torvonese Commonwealth, and almost entirely reliant on funding from Torvon.[5] However, due to the heavy funding, the quality of life in Tabulu is far higher than even some nations with a higher GDP, and Tabulu is a highly popular tourist location.[6] Formerly, Tabulu was a colony of Torvon[7] and still maintains highly friendly relations with them.[8]
Etymology
The name Tabulu stems from the Tabuluan words Tabiaa and lou. Tabiaa itself is a portmanteau, of Tab and Ouia, "land" and "cean" respectively, however taken in combination to mean island. Lou is a word that is used to refer to the fruits of the islands, such as bananas, coconuts and mangoes. A more literal translation is "sweetened dirt" which is likely in reference to the sweetness tasted in fruits.[9]
History
Pre-Colonization
The first recorded peoples on Tabulu were the Tabouialan people, as indicated by both human remains and cave paintings. The Tabouialans sailed, as indicated in paintings, from Western Thaudia into the 4 modern Tabuluan islands.
These people are assumed to have made basic straw houses built on wooden foundations, although the majority of wood was used for boats. Still, the Tabouialian were highly conservative with their materials, and had a high level of respect for the natural world.[10]
Early Contact with Torvonese Explorers (1689)
Foundation of Fort Ka'kua
Torvonese Rule (1842-1979)
The plague of 1845
Equality Movement
Tabuluan Insurrection
The Great War
Majority Rule Implementation
Independence (1979)
21st Century
Government and Politics
Administrative Divisions
Political Parties
Judicial System
Law Enforcement
Geography
Climate
Ecology
Economy
Currency System
Major Income Sources
Torvonese Assistance
Tourism
Agriculture
Demographics
Health
Ethnic Groups
Languages
Religion
Education
Culture
Contemporary Culture
Torvonese Culture
Tattoos
Dances
Seafaring
See Also
References
- ↑ A redesign has been proposed and implemented, albeit not officially. See Symbols of Tabulu.
- ↑ Large portions of Torvonese people immigrated to Tabulu during its colonization. See Tabuluan Colonization and Ethnic Minorities in Tabulu.
- ↑ Tabulu claims 30 miles of sea territory as opposed to the 15 miles typically sanctioned. This means that they have far more territory than it would appear, only an estimated 1/4 of the islands are habited. See Tabuluan Territories.
- ↑ The 1984 Election overturned the unitary system in favour of a federal version. While still controversial, roughly 2/3 of Tabuluans prefer the federal government to the unitary one. See 1984 Referendum (Tabulu).
- ↑ Torvon invests roughly 300 million dollars into the Tabuluan economy each year. Tabuluan economists have raised concerns about what would happen to Tabulu if Torvon were to collapse. See Torvonese Economy and Tabuluan Economy.
- ↑ Tabulu's tourism sector leads the self-sustained portion economy. An estimated 160 million dollars is made from tourism. See Tourism in Tabulu.
- ↑ see Crown Colony of Tabulu.
- ↑ see Tabuluan-Torvonese Relations.
- ↑ This is contested by Classical Tabuluan translators, modern Tabuluan is heavily influenced by Torvonese. Classical Tabuluan suggests that lou means sand. See Classical Tabuluan.
- ↑ See Tabuluan Narrative Religion.