Hazala

Republic of Hazala Hazala (Hazalan)
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Motto: '"!" The One Blessed Isles!
Anthem: Majagrundi (traditional battle cry).
Capital and largest city	Bourandi
Ethnic groups (2014)	95.0% Native Hazalan 4.5% Alliegheni .5% Other Minorities
Religion	Reformed Communion of Hazala, traditional Hazalan
Demonym(s)	Hazalan
Government	Federal Republic
• Vhintigip (President)	Nonhaj Huut
Establishment
• First settlers arrive in Ulungo	900 AC
• Sáillinnciadi sailors first arrived on Hazalan shores, conquest of Hazala	1535-1570 AC
• Hazalan independence recognized	1947 AC
• Water (%)	XXX
Population
• 2020 estimate	2,237,900
• 2019 census	2,234,000
GDP (PPP)	2016 estimate
• Total	$57 billion
• Per capita	XXX
Gini (2015)	22.1 low
HDI (2018)	0.5512 medium
Currency	Hazalan Banl (*Hbl) (KLV)
Time zone	UTC-11:00, -10:00
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+474
ISO 3166 code	KL
Internet TLD	.kl, .kila, .klrak, .krk

Hazala, officially the Republic of Hazala (Dánila Ripóna gi Hazala), is an island nation in the Mid-Allonian Ocean. The islands first formed about 70 MYA, caused by subduction of the [X] plate. Many unique endemic flora and fauna have inhabited the islands, including ratites, rails, stem-sirenians, terrestrial crocodilians, and many different groups of birds. About 1,100 years ago, human settlers from western Dihara arrived on the shores of Ulungo, bringing with them dogs, chickens, and yams. Many native species went extinct, including all the massive gharun (giant. Flightless birds), the cattle-sized bout, and all of the terrestrial crocodiles except for the arboreal janjir (also known as the Hazalan tree crocodile).

For about 650 years, Hazala remained isolated from the outside world. Many tribes split off, and farming communities appeared in the highlands of Ulungo. Narcotics played an important part in pre-contact culture, being consumed for religious, casual, ritualistic, and celebratory purposes - some particularly bold and confident warriors would get intoxicated before battle. Speaking of, wars were more ritualistic than the Auroran concept of it, with low casualties and more over minor disputes than major ideological or religious reasons. Chickens served as the main livestock, with dog consumption being considered taboo (except in extreme circumstances).

In 1535, Sáillinnciadi sailors first arrived on Hazalan shores. What began as trade soon became conquest, and by 1570 all of the islands were under colonial rule. Arboran rule caused another wave of extinction, largely due to the introduction of rats, cats, and pigs, as well as habitat destruction. One of the most important events of the colonial period on Hazalan culture was the introduction of Vayonism, specifically Reformed Vayonism, which was hybridised with local beliefs to form a new, uniquely Hazalan form of Vayonism.

In 1942, growing tensions with the homeland lead to a full on revolution. With foreign backing, Sáillinnciad recognized Hazala as an independent nation. After several decades of instability and dictatorships, the islands entered an era of relative prosperity in the late 1980’s. Today, the main industries are tourism (mainly the pristine beaches, beautiful coral reefs, and comparatively well preserved forests), the export of cocoa and sugar, and narcotics.

History

Pre-human arrival

Main article: Paleontology of Hazala

The island Ulungo first began to form about 70 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous. This uplifting has revealed a treasure trove of marine fossils. The most common fossils found in Hazalan limestone are mollusks (in the form rudists and ammonites), followed by crinoids and crustaceans. Fragmentary fossils of Nyctosaurus gracilis have also been found. Easily the best known fossil is a nearly complete, fully articulated Cardiocorax mukulu, which is currently in the main hall of the Hazalan Museum of Natural History in Bourandi.

Geography

Administrative Divisions

Hazala is broken up into 26 divisions named hazula ("area"). 19 of them are on the island of Ulungo, 5 representing the highland forests alone. Each hazula works like a smaller version of the national government, with elected positions following the same set of rules.

Politics and Government

Government

The Hazalan government is a presidential federal republic. There are three branches of government; the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Each is lead by the Vhintigip (roughly "high leader"), Speaker of the Hut, and the High Court, respectively.

Defense

Main article: Hazalan Armed Forces

Culture

Literature

While most Hazalan literature isn't well known outside of the country, author and activist Bangto Echibe's "The Songbirds Went Away" is perhaps the most famous piece of Diharan literature. It chronicles the lives of several family members shortly before and after the establishment of colonial rule over the region. In addition to this, Echibe has written many short stories, many dealing with colonialism and native Hazalan culture. His works have inspired a wave of Hazalan authors, including Ghinda Holut, author of "Under Bourandi", an urban fantasy novel set in the nation's capital.