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Republic of Catam Pon | |
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Flag | |
Motto: Majo Catam! Onward Catam! | |
Anthem: Majo Catam! Onward Catam! | |
Capital and largest city | Cixado |
Official languages | Catamese |
Religion | 34.7% No religion 26.7% Christianity 18.7% Animism/Folk religion 19.9% other |
Demonym(s) | Catamese |
Government | Unitary dominant-party parliamentary republic |
• Prime Minister | Láxo Ko |
• Speaker of the National Assembly | Yimá Hòn |
Legislature | National Assembly |
Establishment | |
• Colonized by Aquatilean Empire | 1815 |
• Aquatilean protectorate | 1915 |
• Full independence declared | 1922 |
• "Restoratory Coup" | 1949 |
Area | |
• Total | 126,046.3 km2 (48,666.7 sq mi) |
Population | |
• 2025 census | 38,212,000 |
• Density | 303.16/km2 (785.2/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | estimate |
• Total | $2.256T |
• Per capita | $59,038 |
GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | $1.827T |
• Per capita | $47,821 |
HDI (2025) | 0.908 very high |
Time zone | UTC-08:00 (CST) |
Date format | yyyy/mm/dd |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +49 |
Internet TLD | .ca |
Catam Pon, officially the Republic of Catam Pon (ipa: /ɕätʰäm poɴ/), is a small nation on the southern end of the Tagrae continent, bordering both the Marlos and Sareen Oceans. The nation controls a series of islands and coastal enclaves in its vicinity, giving it control over the strategic straits nearby. It is known for having one of the highest population densities in all of Telrova, as well as being relatively technologically advanced. The country has utilized both its relative neutrality and strategic position to allow for vast, semi-centralized economic prosperity and development, being a bustling trade hub, and a tax haven for others. Many ethnic groups, religions, and languages make up the region, mostly due to its past colonization, geography, and trade. Because of this, multi-racialism has been enshrined in the nation's legal code, with most government documents and decrees having to be issued in most of the country's major languages, though Catamese serves as a lingua franca.
It's long history as a maritime emporium, naval base, and thalassocracy continue to influence to the modern era. With this, the country has always retained close ties to its former colonial owners, the Aquatilean Empire. This partnership, among others, has helped the nation to develop and prosper, and to become both an economic and technological hub in Telrova. It is also notorious for its "dominant party" state structure, where it is nominally a democracy, but the largest party, the Catam Forum (now called the People's Party) took over in the late 1940s due to rampant corruption, cries for succession, and communist insurrections taking place. They have since "mellowed," but have democratically ruled the country for all but 4 years since they took over in 1949 with the help of the Armed Forces of Catam Pon. Their policies, though sometimes being stronghanded and authoritarian, are often credited with keeping the country together and allowing for it to develop as it has.
Etymology
History
Geography and Climate
Government and Politics
Parliament
The Catamese parliament is a unicameral legislature composed of 245 democratically elected seats. It has historically been dominated by the People's Party, who took over in a coup in 1949, establishing 20 years of martial law before easing back into a democratic system.
Parties
Party Name | Ideology | Position | Seats in Parliament | Members |
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People's Party | National Conservativism National Democracy |
Right-wing | 130 / 245 |
~120,000 |
Social Democratic Party | Social Democracy Democratic Socialism |
Center-Left to left-wing |
76 / 245 |
~75,000 |
Liberal Party | Classical Liberalism National Liberalism |
Center to center-right |
19 / 245 |
~10,000 |
Communist Party | Socialism Communism |
Far-left | 15 / 245 |
~16,000 |
Green Party | Environmentalism Democratic Socialism |
Left-wing | 4 / 245 |
~2,000 |
Tele League | Tele Regionalism Monarchism |
Right-wing | 1 / 245 |
~1,000 |
Administrative divisions
Catam Pon is composed of 12 regions and 3 federal territories. 3 of the regions have their own Monarchies, though they are legally powerless and barred from holding any positions in government. The 3 federal territories are utilized for a variety of purposes, with the islands of Ilérancso being used as an offshore international financial center. Meanwhile the federal city of Bajkon is used as a planned city to house the judicial branch of government, and possibly the executive (meanwhile parliament will stay in Cixato). Lastly, there is Daxa peninsula, under control of the federal government, which is used both as a free trade zone and major military base.
Infrastructure
Economy
Overview
The economy of Catam Pon is a highly developed mixed economy, one in which the government (via nationalized government services) plays a substantial role alongside private businesses in the economy. The country in renowned for being considered a tax haven, and a large global financial hub, as well as a notable dependence on entrepôt trade. The economy is commonly described as being free, innovative, dynamic, and business-friendly. Despite the free market system in place, the government does have a strong stake in the economy, contributing nearly 18% of nation's GDP.
The heart of the Catamese economy lies in its highly trained, educated and advanced workforce, which is crucial to its service and manufacturing sectors. It also has an abundance of conglomerate corporations, known locally as "Vapol," that are involved in several different economic sectors and hold quite a sway over the country's politics. Some of these conglomerates are as follows:
- STX Corporation: Finance/trade, commercial shipbuilding, heavy equipment, and energy production.
- KrháVo Corporation: Construction, airplane manufacturing, shipbuilding, fashion, energy production, and electronics.
- Tajqe Moncy Group: Shipbuilding, automotive, aircraft manufacturing, heavy industries, electronics, and telecommunications.
- Syjenþ Group: Electronics, telecommunications, construction, finance/trade, automotive, retail, advertising, and commercial shipbuilding.
- Pon Corporation: Mining, construction, oil refining, finance/trade, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and real estate.
- Tsywy Group: Oil refining, real estate, electronics, commercial manufacturing, retail, and entertainment.
- Cata Bank: Finance/trade, real estate, and retail.
The primary trading partners of Catam Pon are Nibelia, Patolia, Fleet of Oceans, Acadia, and Ruotsaland, and the country's armed netrality and strategic location along global trade routes makes it an ideal location for many nations to have conferences and meetings. Most of the international activity is focused around the largest city, and capital of Catam Pon, Cixato (IPA: /ɕiχäto/).
Shipbuilding
Starting with the end of martial law in the early 1970s, the government of Catam Pon in cooperation with many of the Vapols began to develop a series of key industrial sectors, one of the largest being shipbuilding. By the late 1980s, multiple drydocks had been built with some having up to a 1.2 Million ton capacity. The majority of ships produced are commercial vessels and tankers, but the industry also produces a variety of luxury and military-related vessels, in addition to those meant for scientific research. Some of the notable companies in this sector include KV Heavy Industries, TM Heavy Industries, Syjenþ Ocean & Shipping, and STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.
Electronics
Automobiles
Banking
Real Estate
Energy
Mining
Airplanes
Construction
Armaments
Demographics
There are 8 primary ethnic groups in Catam Pon, that are as follow:
- Catamese: 16,763,000 (45.05% of the population)
- Watiyan: 4,932,000 (13.25% of the population)
- Ponian: 3,722,000 (10% of the population)
- Xajdé: 3,217,000 (8.64% of the population)
- Vanalada: 2,971,000 (7.98% of the population)
- Ðawronian: 1,693,000 (4.55% of the population)
- Patolian: 1,269,000 (3.41% of the population)
- Elven: 718,000 (1.93% of the population)
- Mixed/other: 5.19% of the population (1,929,000)
Culture and Society
See Also