Pacanesia
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State of Pacanesia and Anesia Taheya o Pakaw e te Anaw'se (Pacanese) | |
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| Motto: Na Taheya o' Na Taheya 'My Country o' My Country!' | |
| Anthem: "Prevail in the Seas" | |
| Capital and largest city | Jenni-Bahar |
| Capital-in-exile | Kahalie |
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| Demonym(s) | Pacanese |
| Government | Federal hereditary dictatorship under foreign control |
• President | Tariqua Abadul |
| Legislature | General Kiuva |
| Legally administrated by Pohnpenesia and Riamo as a joint territory, local government in exile since 2010. | |
• Kingdom of Pacanay | 1785 |
• Riamese mandate | 1905 |
• Independence | 1930 |
• Pacanese civil war begins | 2005 |
• Invasion of Pacanesia and Riamo-Pohnpenesian control | 2010- |
| Area | |
• Total | 9,029 km2 (3,486 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 1% |
| Population | |
• 2023 estimate | 980,000 |
• 2005 census | 1,548,000 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | $23.3 billion |
| GDP (nominal) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | $23.3 billion |
| Gini |  29.1low |
| HDI (2023) |  0.698medium |
| Currency | Riamese hull (RMH) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +451 |
| Internet TLD | .pc |
Pacanesia, officially the State of Pacanesia and Anesia (Pacanese: Taheya o Pakaw e te Anaw'se) is an an archipelagic nation located in the southern fringes of the Kaldaz Ocean. The nation is made up of 20 islands in 2 archipelagos, 12 in Pacanesia and 8 in Anesia. According to the World Assembly, as of 2023, Pacanesia has an estimated population of approximately 980,000. In contrast, the pre-war census conducted in 2005 reported a population of 1,548,000 inhabitants. The capital and largest city is Jenni-Bahar, home to over 500,000 people—over 50% of the entire country's population. The de facto capital-in-exile is Kahalie, which used to be the largest city at over 700,000 before the civil war in 2005.
Of the 2005 population, 51% identified as ethnically White, while 36% identified as ethnically Pacanese. 27.1% are grouped into the "Ultramaro and multiracial" category, which is primarily made up of Anáhuacese, Arab and Mixed people. The rest of the census group categorized as "other", 0.6% of the population.
Pacanesia's history spans two millenias, marked by the arrival of settlers via Pohnpenesia. Under various rulers, including kingdoms and tribedoms, it became a part of the Kaldaic Empire in the 13th century. Post-colonization in the late 16th century transformed the archipelago into the Kingdom of Pacanay in 1785. The 20th century witnessed Riamo's invasion, leading to Pacanesia becoming a Mandate of the Empire. Independence was achieved in 1930. In 2005, democratic mismanagement and dictatorship triggered a civil war. Riamo and Pohnpenesia invaded in 2010, establishing the Joint Territory of Pacanesia and exiling the government. The Civil War has plunged the nation into chronic poverty and conflict, displacing over half the population, causing over 350,000 casualties, mostly civilians, and decimating the economy.
Etymology
The etymology of the term "Pacanesia" is a subject of debate, with several theories claimed regarding its origin. The first and most widely accepted theory among scholars suggests a derivation from the Proto-Kaldaic root "p¹-kʷ," denoting wood, referring to the abundant forests in the region. Another theory, proposed by the Kaldaz Archaeology Institute, contends that "Pacanesia" may have originated from a Korsannean term, "pakua," meaning frost.
History
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Geography
Pacanesia comprises an archipelagic territory encompassing 20 islands, distributed across two primary archipelagoes in the Kaldaz Ocean: Pacanesia in the north and Anesia in the south. Twelve islands are situated within the Pacanese Archipelago, while eight are part of Anesia. Pacanon stands as the largest island, while Um Agaba holds the distinction of being the smallest. Positioned as one of the southernmost territories globally, Pacanesia maintains an average latitude exceeding -70°.
Due to tectonic activity, Pacanesia's topology is diverse. The Pacanese Islands, especially Pacanon, have extremely rugged and craggy terrain, with valleys and mountain peaks situated throughout. The highest peak is Mt. Susulu, a volcano in the Antipácano Range in Pacanon, reaching a height of 3,456 meters. In Anesia, most islands maintain a relatively flat landscape, due to low tectonic pressure compared to the Pacanese archipelago. The Gran Pantana, situated between the islands of Pacanon and Magali'i, constitutes an expansive region characterized by marshland and swampland. It represents the lowest elevations within the nation and experiences recurrent flooding during the summer season.
