Gasaria

Free State of Gasaria Свободное Государство Гасария
Flag Coat of arms
Largest	Sashaslav
Official languages	Gasarian
Recognized languages	Common Gaso-Common Tasian
Demonym(s)	Gasarian
Government
• President	Anton Convic
• Secretary	Liya Stoyu
Legislature	State Congress
Independence from the Federate Union
• Kingdom of Gasaria	7th century C
• Federate Union department	1855
• Free State of Gasaria	1968
• Current constitution	1969
HDI (2024)	0.627 medium
Currency	Mark
Internet TLD	/ga

Gasaria (Gasarian: Гасария: romanized: Gasariya), officially the Free State of Gasaria, is a country in the East. The country's capital and largest city is Sashaslav, with its second-largest city Olograd on the southeastern coast. It is bordered by Khersia to the north, Novdon to the southwest, and the Federate Union to the west.

Evidence of human activity in Gasaria dates back to the Early era. During the Classical era, Gasaria was inhabited by various Eastern groups and states where Sancity arose. Classical societies declined when Gasaria entered into dark ages beginning in the 3rd century S, whereafter the Eastern Empire arose and existed between the 4th and 6th centuries, although the extent of its grandeur is dubious and fabled. The first King of Gasaria proclaimed his state after a victory against Tasia.

Gasaria existed as an independent kingdom until it capitulated to the Federate movement in the Eastern War, later becoming a unit of the Federate Union. The Department of Gasaria was a constituent country of the Federate Union until 1968 after the Popular Uprisings. The continuous Federate Union invaded Gasaria in 1976, with the subsequent Federate-Gasarian War devastating both sides, until Federate forces withdrew in 1988 following the Eastern Accord. The Federate Union launched a renewed attack on Solon in 1994, occupying parts of Solon province, with the conflict stalling in 1995 following the Solon Terms which established the Free State Alliance. The northern portion of Solon continues to be occupied by the Federate Union, and the two sides clash regularly.

Gasaria is a developing country with an upper-middle-income economy largely focused on services, followed by industry—especially energy—and agriculture. Gasaria is a member of the Free State Association since 1979. A democratic state, crime and corruption remain significant issues.

History

The historical timeline of Gasaria is steeped in antiquity, tracing back evidence of human activity to the Early era. Flourishing during the Classical era, Gasaria was the location of Eastern groups and states, witnessing the rise of the Sancity within its borders. However, the splendor of Classical societies waned as Gasaria plunged into a period of obscurity, commonly referred to as the Dark Ages, commencing in the 3rd century S. From this shadow emerged the enigmatic Eastern Empire, which stood from the 4th to the 6th centuries, although historical accounts of its grandeur remain shrouded in ambiguity and legend. It was during this transformative era that the inaugural King of Gasaria proclaimed the inception of his state, marking a pivotal moment in Gasarian history catalyzed by a triumphant victory against Tasia.

The nation stood as an independent kingdom until the tumultuous Federate-Gasarian War culminated in its capitulation to the Federate Union in 1855. Subsequently, Gasaria became a constituent country within the Federate Union, a status that persisted until 1968, when a wave of Popular Uprisings reshaped the nation's destiny. The first president of an independent Gsaria was Vanya Semenov. The fragile peace was disrupted as the Federate Union launched a consequential invasion in 1970, forcefully occupying and annexing the Solon province. The subsequent years witnessed a turbulent period marked by occupation and sporadic conflicts until the withdrawal of the Union's forces in 1988 following the Eastern Accord. Despite the withdrawal, the region remained a focal point of strife, as the Federate Union resumed attacks on Solon in 1994, perpetuating sporadic incursions and strikes in the area, perpetuating a lingering era of instability.

Geography

Gasaria is located in the East and has a southern coastline with sprawling valleys to the north.

Government and politics

Gasara is a unitary presidential republic. Its constitution is the supreme law and defines the government as composed of the executive, judiciary, and legislature. The president, elected every six years, is the head of state and chairs the Free State Council. The State Congress is the unicameral legislature of Gasaria.

Administrative divisions

Gasaria is divided into 9 provinces.

Foreign relations

Ruins of a Sancity temple in Solon, 2009.

Since secession from the Federate Union in 1968, the two countries have maintained tense to outright hostile relations. The two countries fought conflicts in 1968 and 1970 to 1988. Gasaria and the Federate Union have held formal relations since 1988 but have been in a limited state of war since 1994 due to the Solon conflict. The creation of the Free State Alliance following the Solon Terms with Khersia and Novdon in 1995 froze the conflict. The Federate–Gasarian border is one the most fortified borders in the world. Gasaria and the Federate Union have held peace summits in 2002, 2019, and 2023.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the state's foreign policy, headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Gasaria is a founding member state of the Free State Association alongside neighbouring Khersia and Novdon. Gasaria participates in the Organization of Nations and the Eastern Democracy Forum.

Military

The Gasarian Armed Forces are the military forces of Gasaria. It is composed of the army, navy, and air force. The modern military was established in 1969.

Civil and political rights

Human rights in Gasaria are guaranteed in its constitution. According to the Independent Organization, Gasaria is "partly free" with elections considered generally "free and fair".

Gasarian citizens can travel and obtain a passport issued by the Ministry of Public Affairs.

Economy

Gasaria's economy currently relies heavily on its resource sector, notably energy, while also incorporating agriculture alongside nascent manufacturing and service industries.

Agriculture is an important sector, with crops like wheat, barley, sunflowers, maize, and a variety of fruits forming the backbone of local cultivation.

Demographics

Largest cities

Sashaslav is the capital and largest city of Gasaria. Olograd is the second-largest city and largest on the coast.

Education

Education is compulsory in Gasaria for pupils under the age of 16.

Common is the most commonly taught second language, followed by Tasian and Olegrian.

Languages

The official and national language of Gasaria is Gasarian. The official script is the Eastern script. It is spoken by a vast majority of the country and is the legislative, judicial, and administrative language of the state. Common, and furthermore Gaso-Common, is the most commonly learned second language in Gasaria—both are recognized languages in statute since 1984.

Tasian is a recognized language and is widely spoken as a second language in urban areas alongside Common. It is also spoken in northern predominately Tasian communities and in urban pockets by Tasian diaspora.

Religion

Sancity is the most common religious doctrine adhered to in Gasaria, primarily the Eastern Sect.

Culture

Vlad Valley, 2018.

Gasarian culture finds its essence deeply rooted in the ethos and traditions of Eastern peoples, sharing historic roots with other nations of the East.

See also

• the World