Seqoyah

Seqoyah is a large nation located along the southern coast of Borealia. Named after the Giant Seqoyah Trees found throughout, it is a large federal republic known for its entertainment and technology sectors which came to the fore in the 20th century, helped by its adoption of Anglish.

Its pleasant Mediterranean climate facilities highly productive agriculture inlcuding wine, almonds and other nuts, citrus and other fruits, and cereals.

Federal Republic of Seqoyah Seqoyah
Flag Seal
Motto: Prosperity
Anthem: The Union Hymm
Seqoyah     Borealia
Capital and largest city	St Francis
Official languages	Anglish
Recognised regional languages	Eisen, Brinnish
Demonym(s)	Seqoyahan
Government	Federal parliamentary republic
• President	Gareth Newton
• Prime Minister	Nicola De Coq
Legislature	National Parliament
• Upper house	Federal Council
• Lower house	National Parliament
Population
• 2023 estimate	87,198,480
• Density	97/km2 (251.2/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$4,719,120 million (High)
• Per capita	$54,600
HDI (2020)	0.977 very high
Currency	Seqoyhan Dollar SY$
Calling code	+07
Internet TLD	.sq

Etymology

The nation of Seqoyah was named after the Hakon indigenous word for the characteristic Giant Redwood Trees which extensively forested the inland areas. A key national symbol the Seqoyah features on the national flag, seal and government logo.

History

Prior to Parthenian discovery and colonisation the area was inhabited by numerous tribal groups which broadly fell into four large ethno-linguastic nations; the Hakon, Chamason, Yaaku, and Penetah.

Colonisation

Following the discovery of Borealis the coastal areas of Seqoyah experienced a steady stream or independent colonists, especially from Angland following the Anglish Civil War. Other colonists included those from Vermand and Brynmor.

The value of the territory now consisting Seqoyah was not considered high. Unimproved land was not productive, the giant Seqoyah tree's were a key source of income, but the nation's mineral wealth had not yet been fully discovered of exploited and as a result did was not officially encompassed into the Battanian Empire, instead maintaining a tacit subservience and loyalty to the emerging 'hyperpower'.

Several independent states were decreed by colonists, which started to form eight states and form a lose union. These included Mynyth (an alternative spelling of the Brynish word for mountain) and the eastern peninsular state of Kalifona.

The Gold Rush of the 1840s led to dramatic change in the nation's demographics and fortunes. The rush brought around 300,000 people from across Eleziar, not just Parthenia. As well as an influx of labour, the rush injected huge amounts of capital into the country which. This was notably spent on railroads which opened up the inland areas and the wholesale improvement of agricultural land and the planting of orchards, vineyards, and cereal fields.

As settlers continued to push inland, they displaced indigenous groups pushing them to the margins. This resulted in a number of small wars and skirmishes. The period is known as the Native Wars.

Federalization

By the 1860's far from being an economic backwater, the now eight states of Seqoyah were valuable and wealthy territories with growing industrious populations. The wealthiest state New Kornkia has began to build institutions including banks, an effective court system and several universities as well a defence forces who had gained experience in the Native Wars.

A risk of invasion and integration into the Battanian Empire was considered the main concern by the late 1880s. Merchants, bankers and industrialists from New Kornkia began to propose nation-hood and unity of the eight states under a single Federal nation.

The 'Seqoyah' was chosen as the national symbol in the first conference of St Francis when New Kornkia, Mynythh and Kalifona unified into a Federation on April the 7th 1870.

Geography

Seqoyah is one of the largest countries on Borealis, the border is formed of the high mountains to the north and the Merillian Ocean to the south.

The central Mynyth mountains sit separately from the main range and are featured on the national seal.

The Koppen Climate classification is dominated by CSa/Csb/Csa hot/warm and cold summer Mediterranean climate along the southern coast and for hundreds of kilometres inland. Further north inland climates include BSh (Hot Semi Arid), and on higher ground, Dsb (warm-summer med continental). The far north and east of Kalifona has small pockets of Cfb, Oceanic.

After improvements, this land has become some of the most productive on the planet, with huge quanities of wine, fruits and vegetables grown across the nation.

Biodiversity

The etymological Seqoyah tree still dominates inland forests, although has suffered from massive de-forestation since colonisation. These colossal coniferous trees have a distinctive red wood can live several thousand years, reach trunk diameters of 6-8m and a height of 90m tall. Almost 60% of the pre-colonisation Seqoyah's have been cleared with around 190,000 remaining. They are protected from logging, but at risk from fire and fire supression.

Other forests include a wide variety of coniferous trees and a number of deciduous trees such as Scrub and Englemann Oaks.

Diverse wildlife includes notable mammal life such as Raccoons, Skunks, Coyotes, Beavers and most famously the Black Bear which features on the national seal.

Marine life includes sea lions, Dolphins, and Humpback whales, with rich rivers supporting Salmon, Trout and numerous other freshwater fish.

Politics and Government

The eight constituent States have large amounts of power and responsibility including healthcare, education, pensions and housing.

A Federal Parliament is elected every 6 years and is based on first-past-the-post on 430 approximately equal population constituencies (~500k each). The largest party/grouping forming the government led by the Prime Minister who is head of government.

The upper house; the Federal Senate is elected on an opposing 6 year cycle elected on a proportional representation system, with 215 seats. This upper house is charged with review of legislation, although it can propose its own.

The president is appointed by Parliament with approval of the Senate and a majority of states. They are largely ceremonial, without a term limit, but can be recalled. Convention states that the president is usually a person over the age of 60, with some public service, of good character, and largely non-partisan. They traditionally step down after 10 years of service.

Military

A modern military is deemed to be necessary to defend the interests of the nation at home and overseas. It is not oversized given the general policy of 'soft neutrality'.

Administrative Divisions

There are eight constituent states which maintain a great deal of autonomy. As follows:

Constituent States

State	Established	Incorporated	Population	GDP (nominal)	Symbol
New Kornkia	1820	1870	Example	Example	Seqoyah Tree
Mynyth	1823	1870	Example	Example	High Mountain
Kaliforna	1825	1870	Example	Example	Eagle
Tulonomni	1834	1874	Example	Example	Fir Tree
Whitepeaks	1851	1874	Example	Example	Black Bear
Redwood	1851	1874	Example	Example	Redwood Tree
Napa	1852	1878	Example	Example	Orchard
Sanomoa	1852	1878	Example	Example	Example
Island (dependency)	1880	1886	Example	Example	Sea

Law

An independent judiciary is overseen by a Federal High Court, appointed from within the judiciary. Common Law inherited from Angland is the basis of the legal system.

Economy

Strong mixed, largely free-market economy with a fair foundation of extraction and agricultural industries. A large manufacturing base includes, medicaments, construction machinery, road and rail vehicles, and aerospace. Key weakness is a reliance on imports of oil, gas. Other imports include consumer goods, electronics, and clothing. The service economy represents about 70% of GDP and includes a very large software and consultancy service sector.

Income is very imbalanced with the coastal areas having much higher GDP per capita than inland and higher altitude loans. Successive governments have treid to moderate this and the 'mountain equation' is in effect whereby money is given to inland states for development and infrastructure to boost GDP.

Primary sector

The primary sector is dominated by modern commercial agriculture including a huge wine and fruit growing. Aggregates for domestic use are quarried. The Gold fields that caused the gold rush of the 19th century have largely been exhausted.

Secondary sector

Food production and processing are major industries and exports.

Tertiary sector

The service industry makes up around 70% of the economy (with Quaeternary is included).

Quarternary sector

The strenght of the economy and what makes it famous is the entertainment industry which forms the majority of the Quaternary sector. The melting pot of cultures based on immigration, based within the Anglish language resulted in the emergence of a entertainment industry, specifically, music, TV and film which is unparalleled in Elzia. This gives the nation significant soft power.

Largest Companies

The largest companies in Seqoyah include:

• Matrix, a 'Social Media' network which includes the popular applications 'Whatsup', and 'MyFace'
• Walton Productions, one of the oldest filmographic media companies in the world, 'Walton' produce and release a huge array of live action, animation and big budget films, cartoons and television programmes
• Webflix, emerged in the early 2000s as an DVD-hire mailing company and are now a valuable and profitable streaming service with their own productions
• Movina healthcare is a leading bio-tech and pharmaceutical firm which develops, produces and exports medicaments across the world.
• Black Bear Bank, is a legacy bank that offers a whole range on retail and investment products and is the largest bank in Seqoyah
• Relay one of the few traditional payment processing services, Relay cards and accounts can provide near to instantaneous payments almost anywhere in the world.
• BuddyPay an online payments company.

Energy

The energy mix includes Hydroelectricity, Solar, Wind and Nuclear.

Transport

An extensive high speed rail network is supported by conventional rail. An extensive highway network complements this. Most large cities have metro and /or light rail systems.

Demographics

Urbanization

Major cities:

• Saint Francis
• Saint John
• Saint James
• Sacrament
• Turlock
• Gabriel
• Ashton
• White Beach
• Oakbay
• Bakerstown
• Riverbridge
• Irvine
• Freemount
• Saint Claire

References

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