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|government_type = {{wp|Unitary_state|Unitary}} {{wp|Theocracy|theocratic}} {{wp|Elective monarchy|elective monarchy}} | |government_type = {{wp|Unitary_state|Unitary}} {{wp|Theocracy|theocratic}} {{wp|Elective monarchy|elective monarchy}} | ||
|leader_title1 = [[Politics in Roqoo|Candar]] | |leader_title1 = [[Politics in Roqoo|Candar]] | ||
|leader_name1 = | |leader_name1 = Eliina Makkara | ||
|leader_title2 = [[Politics in Roqoo|Kansleri]]<!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> | |leader_title2 = [[Politics in Roqoo|Kansleri]]<!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> | ||
|leader_name2 = | |leader_name2 = Valtteri Laakso | ||
|legislature = [[Politics in Roqoo|Hurskaat]]<!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc--> | |legislature = [[Politics in Roqoo|Hurskaat]]<!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc--> | ||
|sovereignty_type = <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)--> | |sovereignty_type = <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)--> | ||
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|population_census = 2018 | |population_census = 2018 | ||
|population_census_year = 9,812,078 (0.X% growth)--> | |population_census_year = 9,812,078 (0.X% growth)--> | ||
|population_density_km2 = | |population_density_km2 = 28.6 | ||
|population_density_sq_mi = | |population_density_sq_mi = | ||
|GDP_nominal = 196.3 billion | |GDP_nominal = 196.3 billion | ||
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'''Roqoo''', formally the '''Divine Realm of Roqoo''' (Roquanian: ''Roqoon jumalallinen alue''), is a sovereign | '''Roqoo''', formally the '''Divine Realm of Roqoo''' (Roquanian: ''Roqoon jumalallinen alue''), is a sovereign nation <!--spanning the central part of Kiteton Island (Roquanian: ''Kitetoninsaari''), the largest island in [[Marenesia]]. Bounded by the Strait of Sicani (Roquanian: ''Sikoonin salmi'') to the north and the Bight of Mārenai (Roquanian: ''Mārenaien lahti'') to the south. A rather geographically isolated nation, Roqoo only shares maritime borders; to the north across the Strait of Sicani with [[Salvia|the Divine Republic of the Holy Catholic Empire]] and to the south with the [[Kori-Chi|Dominion of Kōri-Chi]] and [[Mevraq|Workers' Republic of Mevraq]] beyond the Bight of Mārenai.--> | ||
The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas on the lowland of northern and southern coasts centered around the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Anselm. The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious | The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas on the lowland <!--of northern and southern coasts--> centered around the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Anselm. The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the ''de facto'' capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and ''de jure'' capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, [[Solleu Livot]] and the official residence of the ''Candar'', Valtion Palace. | ||
The territory | <!--The territory that became Roqoo has been inhabited for over 1,500 years by the native Mārenai, with Europan refugees arriving towards the end of the ??th century. Over the next several centuries the cultures of the Europan and Mārenai peoples began to converge through a mutual respect of the environment and faith in higher powers.--> Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the ''Candar''.<!--- since 2013--> While the nation is divided into <!--four primary--> administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed calibops (Anglish: ''bishops'') whom form the majority of the legislative organ, the Hurskaat (lit. ''pious ones''). | ||
Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth. <!--Roqoo is a member nation of [[Group of Island Nations]], [[Marenesian Forum]] and the [[Assembled Nations]].--> | Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth. <!--Roqoo is a member nation of [[Group of Island Nations]], [[Marenesian Forum]] and the [[Assembled Nations]].--> | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
-Totaling over 345,600 square kilometers (133,499 sq mi), Roqoo is the largest country on Kiteton Island, the largest island in [[Marenesia]]. Roqoo is naturally divided into three parts: the northern coastal plain, inner spine of highland plateaus, and southern coastal plain where over half of population resides. The inner highlands, referred to as the Kansan plateau (''Kansankatto'', lit. "roof of the people"), is sparsely populated and protected by an extensive system of national parks. Three valleys, the Lantinen, Syoto, and Jarvi (listed west to east), abbreviate the central plateau and have provided natural passage between the two coastal regions for centuries. The Jarvi valley (Roquanian: ''Jarvien laakso'') is a lowland region running almost directly north-south that splits the central plateaus of Kiteton into eastern and western sections. Often considered the eastern extent of the nation, the southern end of the Jarvi valley opens onto the largest swath of uninterrupted coastal plain in Roqoo, in which the major city of Anselm is located. | <!--Totaling over 345,600 square kilometers (133,499 sq mi), Roqoo is the largest country on Kiteton Island, the largest island in [[Marenesia]]. Roqoo is naturally divided into three parts: the northern coastal plain, inner spine of highland plateaus, and southern coastal plain where over half of population resides. The inner highlands, referred to as the Kansan plateau (''Kansankatto'', lit. "roof of the people"), is sparsely populated and protected by an extensive system of national parks. Three valleys, the Lantinen, Syoto, and Jarvi (listed west to east), abbreviate the central plateau and have provided natural passage between the two coastal regions for centuries. The Jarvi valley (Roquanian: ''Jarvien laakso'') is a lowland region running almost directly north-south that splits the central plateaus of Kiteton into eastern and western sections. Often considered the eastern extent of the nation, the southern end of the Jarvi valley opens onto the largest swath of uninterrupted coastal plain in Roqoo, in which the major city of Anselm is located. | ||
The largest river in Roqoo, the Kymi (Roquanian: ''Kymijoki'', lit. "wide river"), flows from the [[Nuabodante Mountain Range|Nuabodante Mountains]], discharging into the [[List of bodies of water on Eurth|Antargis Ocean]] at the western city of Ivalo. The river delineates a third of the nation's western border and is a major source of industry and tourism in western Roqoo. | The largest river in Roqoo, the Kymi (Roquanian: ''Kymijoki'', lit. "wide river"), flows from the [[Nuabodante Mountain Range|Nuabodante Mountains]], discharging into the [[List of bodies of water on Eurth|Antargis Ocean]] at the western city of Ivalo. The river delineates a third of the nation's western border and is a major source of industry and tourism in western Roqoo.--> | ||
<!--Stronghold bay (Roquanian: ''linnoituslahti'')) is a shallow u-shaped bay on the northwestern coast of Roqoo. An arm of the Tenarua Sea, Stronghold Bay is home to the largest city and ports of Roqoo, situated in Nime. --> | <!--Stronghold bay (Roquanian: ''linnoituslahti'')) is a shallow u-shaped bay on the northwestern coast of Roqoo. An arm of the Tenarua Sea, Stronghold Bay is home to the largest city and ports of Roqoo, situated in Nime. --> | ||
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==Government and Politics== | ==Government and Politics== | ||
The government of the Divine Realm of Roqoo | The government of the ''Divine Realm of Roqoo'' functions similar to that of an absolute monarchy, with absolute powers granted to the sovereign. In Roqoo, the sovereign head of state holds the title of ''Candar,'' a term borrowed from that of the historic leader of the state religion ''[[Solleu Livot]]''. The ''Candar'' is elected by a council of ''Livoti'' elders for a lifetime appointment. Administrative and legislative functions of the government are largely handled through the Hurskaat (lit. ''pious ones''), a commission of five appointed individuals, all of whom are primate leaders of the ''Solleu Livot'' faith. The Hurskaat consists of the ''Kansleri'' and the four calibops, <!--additional [[Solleu Livot|''kirkkoherra'']]--> each appointed by the ''Candar'' to five-year terms. | ||
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===Calendar=== | ===Calendar=== | ||
The '''Roquanian calendar''' is a solar calendar used in Roqoo. The original Roquanian calendar is one of the oldest documents maintained in the [[Government of Roqoo|Canfre Vaults]] and has received little revision since its inception. <!--The calendar was officially adopted as the national calendar of Roqoo in 18xx.--> | The '''Roquanian calendar''' is a solar calendar used in Roqoo. The original Roquanian calendar is one of the oldest documents maintained in the [[Government of Roqoo|Canfre Vaults]] and has received little revision since its inception. <!--The calendar was officially adopted as the national calendar of Roqoo in 18xx.--> The calendar consists of 365 days divided into eleven 30-day months and five 7-day festival weeks. | ||
The customary date format is | The customary date format is to write day followed by the two- or three-letter abbreviation depicting the month or festival week, followed by two digit year [DD/MMM/YY]]. This format was adopted <!--in 18xx--> to clarify differences in dates of the national calendar versus those of the international standard calendar of [[Eurth]]. | ||
The Roquan calendar was established by | The Roquan calendar was established by the [[Religion in Roqoo|''Solleu Livot'']] kirkkoherra, Radana, several hundred years ago as a means to track the mild climate of Roqoo and align ''Livoti'' rituals and traditional festivals with that of the Roquanian government. | ||
====Months and Festivals==== | ====Months and Festivals==== | ||
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Divine Realm of Roqoo Roqoon jumalallinen alue | |
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| Motto: Aamu on iltaa viisaampi "The morning is wiser than the evening" | |
Anthem: Rakas isanmaa | |
| File:Location of Roqoo Location of Roqoo on Eurth | |
| File:Map of Roqoo Map of Roqoo | |
| Capital |
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| Largest city | Nime |
| Official languages | Roquanian |
| Recognised national languages | Anglish |
| Recognised regional languages | Mārenai |
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| Religion | Solleu Livot |
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| Government | Unitary theocratic elective monarchy |
• Candar | Eliina Makkara |
• Kansleri | Valtteri Laakso |
| Legislature | Hurskaat |
| Area | |
• Land | 345,761 km2 (133,499 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 9,897,654 |
• Density | 28.6/km2 (74.1/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2021 estimate |
• Total | 196.3 billion |
• Per capita | 19,843 |
| Gini (2019) | 30.2 medium |
| HDI (2018) | .761 high |
| Currency | Roquan paino (₹) |
| Time zone | UTCUTC +3 |
| Date format | DD-MMM-YY |
| Driving side | right |
| Internet TLD | .ro |
Roqoo, formally the Divine Realm of Roqoo (Roquanian: Roqoon jumalallinen alue), is a sovereign nation
The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas on the lowland centered around the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Anselm. The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the de facto capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and de jure capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, Solleu Livot and the official residence of the Candar, Valtion Palace.
Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the Candar. While the nation is divided into administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed calibops (Anglish: bishops) whom form the majority of the legislative organ, the Hurskaat (lit. pious ones).
Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth.
Etymology
(WIP)
Geography
Landscape
Climate
Fauna and flora
Administrative divisions
History
Government and Politics
The government of the Divine Realm of Roqoo functions similar to that of an absolute monarchy, with absolute powers granted to the sovereign. In Roqoo, the sovereign head of state holds the title of Candar, a term borrowed from that of the historic leader of the state religion Solleu Livot. The Candar is elected by a council of Livoti elders for a lifetime appointment. Administrative and legislative functions of the government are largely handled through the Hurskaat (lit. pious ones), a commission of five appointed individuals, all of whom are primate leaders of the Solleu Livot faith. The Hurskaat consists of the Kansleri and the four calibops, each appointed by the Candar to five-year terms.
Military
Economy
Demographics
Religion
Culture
Calendar
The Roquanian calendar is a solar calendar used in Roqoo. The original Roquanian calendar is one of the oldest documents maintained in the Canfre Vaults and has received little revision since its inception. The calendar consists of 365 days divided into eleven 30-day months and five 7-day festival weeks.
The customary date format is to write day followed by the two- or three-letter abbreviation depicting the month or festival week, followed by two digit year [DD/MMM/YY]]. This format was adopted to clarify differences in dates of the national calendar versus those of the international standard calendar of Eurth.
The Roquan calendar was established by the Solleu Livot kirkkoherra, Radana, several hundred years ago as a means to track the mild climate of Roqoo and align Livoti rituals and traditional festivals with that of the Roquanian government.
Months and Festivals
| Name | Type | Celebration | Notes | Season |
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| Sato alku | Festival week | Start of harvest | Celebrated between Kavun and Lira; marks end of the mid-year celebrations | Summer/Autumn) |
| Jahula kausi | Festival week | Celebration of seasons | Celebrated between Heva and Avara | Autumn |
| Lidi | Religious holiday | Holiest day of the year | Celebrated on the 16th day of Renna; only non-festival week holiday in Roqoo | Autumn |
| Tolva kala | Festival week | Winter festival | Celebrated between Sellun and Raavi | Winter |
| Juhla Niilo | Festival week | Celebration commemorating Niilo, founding father of modern Roqoo | Celebrated immediately between Bellon and Taava; mid-Spring | Spring |
| Sventa | Festival week | Mid-year holiday celebrating end of wet, Spring season and start of 3 month-long mid-year celebrations | Celebrated last week of the calendar year; immediately between Nellus and Tova. | Summer |
- 1. Tova [Tov]
- 2. Kavun [Kav]
- Sato alku [SA]
- 3. Lira [Lir]
- 4. Heva [Hev]
- Jahula kausi [JK]
- 5. Avara [Ava]
- 6. Renna [Ren]
- Lidi [Lidi]
- 7. Sellun [Sel]
- Talva kala [TK]
- 8. Raavi [Raa]
- 9. Bellon [Bel]
- Juhla Niilo [JN]
- 10. Taava [Taa]
- 11. Nellus [Nel]
- Sventa [SV]
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