Qubdi

Republic of Qubdi δημοκρατία της γυπτος (Aroman) $translate (Qubdic) جمهورية قبط (Sahrabic) République de Qubdi (Lysian) רפובליקת קובדי (Yehud)
Flag Coat of arms
Map of Qubdi
Capital	Taqdir
Official languages	Occidental Aroman Qubdic
Recognised regional languages	Lysian Sahrabic Yehud
Demonym(s)	Qubdian
Government	Unitary Presidential Republic
• President	Rami Yacoub Ghali
• Prime Minister	Amoun Boutros
Legislature	Tajmae
Establishment
• Heqa	1756 BCE
• Aroman province	335 BCE
• Kingdom	1718
• Republic	1962
Population
• Census	203,412,021
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	1.489 Trillion
• Per capita	7,325
Currency	Qubdian Nomisma (NQu)
Time zone	UTC+6
Antipodes	Aurelia
Internet TLD	.qu

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The Republic of Qubdi is a country in Europa on Eurth. Much of it is located in the Amutian Desert, almost landlocked, with a small coast in the west. Clockwise it is bordered by Euandria and Iberica to the north, Magnaeus, Lewana, RIW in the east, Novanya, Asmeruwah and Assurym to the south, Bashan and Suverina in the west. The country has a population of 27 million. The national capital is Taqdir.

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Qubdi is a republic since the Triumphant Transformation in 1962 when king Lahm Bin Ajeen abdicated.

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Etymology

The Aroman name for Qubdi, Kýptos (Γυπτος), comes from the Classical Adapton Occidental Aroman name ku-pi-ti-jo. This Adapton form is likely from Middle Qubdian kꜣ ptḥ, meaning "the kꜣ of Ptah". The god Ptah was worshipped at a temple complex near Taqdir. The Anglish name Qubdi is also derived from the Classical Aroman "ku-pi-ti-yo". Compare this to the Hakkadian "ku-up-ta-aḫ". In Sahrabic it is known as "qubṭī" or "قبط" ("qubṭ"). In Oharic the name is Gubita ("mound").

History

• Prehistory — Migrations from Azania into Amutia. First traces of human activity.
• 10,000-4000 BCE — The Amutian desert experiences a 'green period' where the landscape was lush, green, and fertile. Evidence of this can be found in archaeological remains and pollen data.
• 6000 BCE — Settlement of the Fiaru River Valley begins.
• <2000s BCE — Oases in the now largely desert region played an important role as sites of settlement, trade, and watering-places.
• 1500s BCE — First mentions in the 2nd Millennium. A largely nomadic, ancient tribal confederation.
• 1300-400 BCE — Early history. Ruled by a Heqa (king). The earliest inscriptions discovered by archaeologists are the 8th and 7th centuries BCE, listing the names of kings who were victorious in battle. Described as "the most organized of the Northern Sahrabian tribes". At the peak of its power in the 6th century BCE, Qubdi controlled a vast region in Amutia.
• 0-500 CE — Contacts with Aroman Empire. Relations with Bashan. During the period of Aroman imperial rule in the region, the Qubdians exercised control over the desert areas bordering Aroma and the incense trade upon which Bashan depended. Christianity comes to Qubdi, and by the 4th century has largely displaced the native religion.
• 500-900 — (WIP. Post-Aroman period. Something to do with the Sacred Aroman Realm.)
• 900s CE — Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword established in the 10th Century. Push back against Salamid invasion from then Asmeruwah. The actual reason is to control trade routes.
• 1000s — The $foreignTribe take over Qubdi, Bashan, and part of Red Iberos.
• 1100s — Emperor $foreignTribeName the 13th is regarded as the richest individual in recorded history.
• 1200s — The $foreignTribe Empire starts to decline in influence and importance.
• 1300-1700 CE — ?
• 1400s — Asmeruwah is absorbed into Qubdi.
• 1673 — First unsuccessful war against Yuropa.
• 1700s-1800s — Early modern issues.
• 1718 — The country becomes an independent Kingdom again. $nativeName becomes King and the $rulingHouse dynasty goes on to reign until 1962. However, $foreignCountry influence remains significant until the 1950s.
• 1800s — Asmeruwah highlands gain independence, with support from Yuropa.
• 1900s — Modernisation. Protest against King Lahm Bin Ajeen (1930-1984). There are several revolutions, the final successful one is called the Triumphant Transformation. Republic declared and first constitution.
• 1962 — Establishment of the Republic. Constitutional referendum.
• 1963 — $nativeName is elected as first president. Next elections occur every 4 years.
• 1967 — $nativeName does not run for a second term. His VP $nativeName is elected president.
• 1971 — $nativeName is reelected.
• 1975 — $nativeName is elected president and is critical in starting a program of rapid economic reform and industrialisation. These reforms don't benefit everyone equally.
• 1980s — Serious rioting in the southwest against poor economic conditions. The $minorityTribe demands more autonomy. The $minorityTribeParty wins 65% of the vote in local elections. The government declares a state of emergency and disbands the $minorityTribeParty, triggering a decade of bloody internal conflict.
• 1990s — The reformer $nativeName is elected president. His proposed constitutional changes approved in a referendum by over 90% of voters. President $nativeName begins secret negotiations with the $minorityTribeParty. The government makes a deal with $minorityTribe, promising more investment in the southwest region and greater recognition for $minorityTribeLanguage language. Thousands of members of the armed groups are pardoned. $minorityTribeLanguage is recognised as a national language. President $nativeName is reelected to a second term in a landslide poll victory.
• 2000s — Border dispute with Suverina over water rights in western territories.
• 2010s — Europan collapse leads to major protests over food prices and unemployment. President $nativeName orders cuts to the price of basic consumer goods.
• 2021 — Conflict with Suverina escalates during the 2021 Anglian War.

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  Prehistoric carvings of fauna show Qubdi during the green phase.

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  An early Qubdian relief showing parts of the pantheon, ca. 14th century BCE.

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  Ruins of the Great Fiaru Dam, ca. 8th century BCE.

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  Aroman amphitheatre in $city.

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  Royal portrait of King Lahm Bin Ajeen.

Geography

Buhustanon on the Fiaru River.

(Location on Eurth. Neighbouring nations. What's the climate like? Where do most people live? Coastline of 102 km along the Amnalos Sea and 154 km along the Fiaru river delta. Highest and lowest points? How do we call that lake near Bashan? Any special natural places? What kind of animals are there?)

Cities:

• capital Taqdir (still needs a location)
• 2nd city Itjtawy is the old royal capital
• Port Naucratis at the mouth of the Fiaru river
• Kashromi near the old Aroman border (Qubdic: ⲕⲁϣⲣⲱⲙⲓ)
• Mistram (Qubdic: ⲙⲓⲥⲧⲣⲁⲙ)

Politics

Government

(How kind of government? Who is the head of state/government? Legislature is the unicameral Tajmae ("gathering"). When was the last election or change of government? Which political parties are there? Turn Sayyid Qutb of Qutbism) into a political figure.)

Foreign relations

(WIP. How are the foreign relations? What's the relationship with its direct neighbours, other states in Amutia, Europa and on Eurth?)

Qubdi maintains good relations with nearly all of its neighbouring countries. It maintains bilateral trade agreements with the other Amutian states. The country's foreign policy is focussed on the economic and security benefits while maintaining territorial integrity. Qubdi and Euandria maintain a close relationship, with the two nations maintaining a military alliance, in which Euandria is often perceived by outside observers to have the junior position. Qubdi has a much more cool relationship with Sporsia, although there is a long history of conflict and Sporsia maintains a claim to the disputed western peninsula. The relationship with Lewana and RIW is tense, largely because of the separatist Lewanese Unionist Workers Party, which is funded by RIW and seeks to join the Lewana. Qubdi is an observer of the Organisation for Salamid Unity.

Military

Qubdian tank fires.

The Qubdian Armed Forces (QAF) include all military forces, with the President as supreme commander. The military is a conscripted force, where all males serve in the military upon reaching the age of 18. It has XXX active personnel, including YYY in the navy, and ZZZ in the air force. The paramilitary security forces include the police, serve under the Ministry of Interior, and report to the Prime Minister.

Economy

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Demographics

Crux ansata signs with Chi Rho on a piece of cloth, 4th to 5th century CE.

• Ethnic groups: mostly Copts, with minorities from neighbouring migrants.
• Religion: largely Coptic Christian, mixed with local worship and Salamic influences.
• Language: (WIP. Qubdic as Coptic language and Coptic alphabet.) The Qubdians are among a number of North Sahrabic tribes whose interactions with Aroman tribes beginning in the 8th century BCE resulted in cultural exchanges between these two large groups. As the Sahrabic alphabet had not yet been developed, they used the Aroman alphabet to write.
• Education is aimed to be provided for free and to be in Qubdic language. But at the beginning of the republic, the teachers had to translate from the textbooks in other language to the Qubdic language.

Culture

(Literature. Visual arts. Music. Cuisine. Sport.)