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|conventional_long_name = Free City of | |conventional_long_name = Free City of Ekar | ||
|native_name = '' | |native_name = ''Ekar-iribad'' | ||
|common_name = | |common_name = Ekar | ||
|status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | |status = <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations--> | ||
|image_flag = UkarFlag.png | |image_flag = UkarFlag.png | ||
|image_coat = UkarCOA.png | |image_coat = UkarCOA.png | ||
|national_anthem = " | |national_anthem = "Ekarene elil"<br>(English: "Hymn of the Ekarrians")<br>[[File:MediaPlayer.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp3xP-J8WXg|200px]] | ||
|image_map = <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg--> | |image_map = <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg--> | ||
|map_caption = | |map_caption = | ||
|capital = | |capital = Ekar ({{wp|city-state}}) | ||
|largest_city = | |largest_city = Ekar ({{wp|city-state}}) | ||
|official_languages = not!Sumerian | |official_languages = not!Sumerian | ||
|national_languages = | |national_languages = | ||
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| languages_type = {{wp|Lingua franca|Common languages}} | | languages_type = {{wp|Lingua franca|Common languages}} | ||
| languages = not!Arabic | | languages = not!Arabic | ||
|ethnic_groups = 61.5% | |ethnic_groups = 61.5% Ekarrian<br>25.9% not!Arab<br>7.8% not!Jewish<br>4.8% Other | ||
|ethnic_groups_year = 2020 | |ethnic_groups_year = 2020 | ||
|religion = 47.4% [[Perendism|Perendist]]<br>39.1% not!Muslim<br>6.4% not!Jewish<br>4.8% Irreligious<br>2.3% Other | |religion = 47.4% [[Perendism|Perendist]]<br>39.1% not!Muslim<br>6.4% not!Jewish<br>4.8% Irreligious<br>2.3% Other | ||
|religion_year = 2020 | |religion_year = 2020 | ||
|demonym = | |demonym = Ekarrian | ||
|government_type = {{wp|unitary state|Unitary}} {{wp|constitutional monarchy}} | |government_type = {{wp|unitary state|Unitary}} {{wp|constitutional monarchy}} | ||
|leader_title1 = Sheikh | |leader_title1 = Sheikh | ||
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|HDI = 0.802 | |HDI = 0.802 | ||
|HDI_change = increase | |HDI_change = increase | ||
|currency = | |currency = Ekarrian dinar (Đ) | ||
|currency_code = UKD | |currency_code = UKD | ||
|time_zone = TBD | |time_zone = TBD | ||
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* Historically one of the first major cities inhabited on the Hemetrian coast, and a major trading centre in northern Idica by the 1500s BCE. Becomes well-known for exporting copper around the region. | * Historically one of the first major cities inhabited on the Hemetrian coast, and a major trading centre in northern Idica by the 1500s BCE. Becomes well-known for exporting copper around the region. | ||
* Forms a thalassocracy around the Hemetrian around the 500s BCE, attaining notable naval power for a few decades (akin to say a smaller Carthage) before collapsing after an invasion by [Insert Big Ancient Empire here] | * Forms a thalassocracy around the Hemetrian around the 500s BCE, attaining notable naval power for a few decades (akin to say a smaller Carthage) before collapsing after an invasion by [Insert Big Ancient Empire here] | ||
* For the rest of antiquity, | * For the rest of antiquity, Ekar bounces between semi-independence and vassalage through numerous larger states, but remains a notable (if smaller) trading port in north Idica. By the 500s CE, Ekar is also established as a major centre of learning after the foundation of its university. | ||
* Sees a major revival during the Medieval period as the capital of a not!Crusader state, not only re-opening trade and contacts to Auressia but also helping create a distinct society that furthers separates | * Sees a major revival during the Medieval period as the capital of a not!Crusader state, not only re-opening trade and contacts to Auressia but also helping create a distinct society that furthers separates Ekar from the rest of northern Idica. The not!Crusader state falls to [Insert Other Big Empire/State] in the late Medieval period, but Ekar stays a relatively prosperous port, now exporting numerous trade goods and luxury items such as fabrics and dyes. | ||
* | * Ekar stays under larger states (albeit with significant autonomy) until the mid/late-19th century, when [Auressian colonial power] takes over and annexes the city as a colonial possession (perhaps full annexation a la Algeria?) | ||
* Under colonial control, | * Under colonial control, Ekar gains a Auressian flair in its architecture and institutions, alongside increased marginalization of the not!Muslim population of the city. During the Second Great War, Ukar is briefly aerially bombarded by [Enemy Combatant], but survives the war relatively unscathed acting as a re-fueling port for [Colonizer]'s navy. | ||
* After the Second Great War and the growing sentiment of de-colonization, | * After the Second Great War and the growing sentiment of de-colonization, Ekar is actually one of the final holdouts of [Colonizer], whose refusal to grant independence to Ukar leads to ethnic-religious violence and dissent into the 1970s. In 1975, the Free City of Ekar is grant self-rule as a mandate government ruled by a multi-national rotating committee, until a new constitution is passed and ratified in 1985, officially granting Ukar independence under Sheikh Adad II (whose family ruled as Sheikhs, and ''de facto'' governors of the city during the colonial period). | ||
* | * Ekar's independence flies in the face of [Neighbouring State], which has claimed the city-state as under their control since the end of the Second Great War, and still refuse to recognize Ekar. | ||
===Economy=== | ===Economy=== | ||
Traditionally a trade port, | Traditionally a trade port, Ekar remains known for its point-of-entry, but since the 20th century has also grown to being known as the playground of the rich and famous, and by virtue of this, a notorious tax haven. Income inequality is rampant, and the growing amount of the city-state's economic power stems from catering to the wealthy in both Idica and Auressia (think Monaco, but drier.) | ||
===Demographics=== | ===Demographics=== | ||
Known since even ancient times for being cosmopolitan and diverse, the majority of | Known since even ancient times for being cosmopolitan and diverse, the majority of Ekar's population is of not!Arab descent, like the region around it, but religiously is a mixture of Perendism, not!Islam, and not!Judaism. Religious segregation and favouritism towards the Perendist community was rampant during the colonial period, but relations are, in some form, improving. The largest question is Ekar's uniqueness from its neighbours, and not!Pan-Arabism threatening the state's very being. | ||
Language-wise, temporarily I have not!Sumerian as a placeholder, by officially most | Language-wise, temporarily I have not!Sumerian as a placeholder, by officially most Ekarrians would speak the same language(s) of their neighbour(s). | ||
===Politics=== | ===Politics=== | ||
Ekar is a constitutional monarchy, ruled by Sheikh Adad II, aided by a Prime Minister. The Sheikh on paper retains some far-reaching powers, such as the ability to dissolve the Senate and dismiss the Prime Minister at any time, but these powers are limited by parliamentary conduct. Politics in Ekar are extremely localized, and it is not uncommon for parties and coalitions to change, merge, and dissolve in quick succession as politicians move around the politics issues faced by the city-state. |
Revision as of 16:58, 24 June 2021
Free City of Ekar Ekar-iribad | |
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Anthem: "Ekarene elil" (English: "Hymn of the Ekarrians") | |
Capital and largest city | Ekar (city-state) |
Official languages | not!Sumerian |
Common languages | not!Arabic |
Ethnic groups (2020) | 61.5% Ekarrian 25.9% not!Arab 7.8% not!Jewish 4.8% Other |
Religion (2020) | 47.4% Perendist 39.1% not!Muslim 6.4% not!Jewish 4.8% Irreligious 2.3% Other |
Demonym(s) | Ekarrian |
Government | Unitary constitutional monarchy |
• Sheikh | Adad II |
• Prime Minister | Enlil Kurgalani-du |
Legislature | Senate |
Independence | |
Area | |
• Total | 50 km2 (19 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 8.0 |
Population | |
• 2020 census | 58,730 |
• Density | 1,175/km2 (3,043.2/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | $3.2 billion |
• Per capita | $54,487 |
GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | $2.6 billion |
• Per capita | $44,270 |
HDI (2020) | 0.802 very high |
Currency | Ekarrian dinar (Đ) (UKD) |
Time zone | UTCTBD (TBD) |
• Summer (DST) | UTCTBD (TBD) |
Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +45 |
ISO 3166 code | UK |
Internet TLD | .uk |
Overview
- Heavily based on the ancient Pheonician city-states (Byblos, Tyre, Sidon, etc.).
History
- Historically one of the first major cities inhabited on the Hemetrian coast, and a major trading centre in northern Idica by the 1500s BCE. Becomes well-known for exporting copper around the region.
- Forms a thalassocracy around the Hemetrian around the 500s BCE, attaining notable naval power for a few decades (akin to say a smaller Carthage) before collapsing after an invasion by [Insert Big Ancient Empire here]
- For the rest of antiquity, Ekar bounces between semi-independence and vassalage through numerous larger states, but remains a notable (if smaller) trading port in north Idica. By the 500s CE, Ekar is also established as a major centre of learning after the foundation of its university.
- Sees a major revival during the Medieval period as the capital of a not!Crusader state, not only re-opening trade and contacts to Auressia but also helping create a distinct society that furthers separates Ekar from the rest of northern Idica. The not!Crusader state falls to [Insert Other Big Empire/State] in the late Medieval period, but Ekar stays a relatively prosperous port, now exporting numerous trade goods and luxury items such as fabrics and dyes.
- Ekar stays under larger states (albeit with significant autonomy) until the mid/late-19th century, when [Auressian colonial power] takes over and annexes the city as a colonial possession (perhaps full annexation a la Algeria?)
- Under colonial control, Ekar gains a Auressian flair in its architecture and institutions, alongside increased marginalization of the not!Muslim population of the city. During the Second Great War, Ukar is briefly aerially bombarded by [Enemy Combatant], but survives the war relatively unscathed acting as a re-fueling port for [Colonizer]'s navy.
- After the Second Great War and the growing sentiment of de-colonization, Ekar is actually one of the final holdouts of [Colonizer], whose refusal to grant independence to Ukar leads to ethnic-religious violence and dissent into the 1970s. In 1975, the Free City of Ekar is grant self-rule as a mandate government ruled by a multi-national rotating committee, until a new constitution is passed and ratified in 1985, officially granting Ukar independence under Sheikh Adad II (whose family ruled as Sheikhs, and de facto governors of the city during the colonial period).
- Ekar's independence flies in the face of [Neighbouring State], which has claimed the city-state as under their control since the end of the Second Great War, and still refuse to recognize Ekar.
Economy
Traditionally a trade port, Ekar remains known for its point-of-entry, but since the 20th century has also grown to being known as the playground of the rich and famous, and by virtue of this, a notorious tax haven. Income inequality is rampant, and the growing amount of the city-state's economic power stems from catering to the wealthy in both Idica and Auressia (think Monaco, but drier.)
Demographics
Known since even ancient times for being cosmopolitan and diverse, the majority of Ekar's population is of not!Arab descent, like the region around it, but religiously is a mixture of Perendism, not!Islam, and not!Judaism. Religious segregation and favouritism towards the Perendist community was rampant during the colonial period, but relations are, in some form, improving. The largest question is Ekar's uniqueness from its neighbours, and not!Pan-Arabism threatening the state's very being.
Language-wise, temporarily I have not!Sumerian as a placeholder, by officially most Ekarrians would speak the same language(s) of their neighbour(s).
Politics
Ekar is a constitutional monarchy, ruled by Sheikh Adad II, aided by a Prime Minister. The Sheikh on paper retains some far-reaching powers, such as the ability to dissolve the Senate and dismiss the Prime Minister at any time, but these powers are limited by parliamentary conduct. Politics in Ekar are extremely localized, and it is not uncommon for parties and coalitions to change, merge, and dissolve in quick succession as politicians move around the politics issues faced by the city-state.