Tayichi

Empire of Tayichi 太地帝国
Flag Imperial Seal
Motto: "平和は安寧の中に自由である" Peace is liberty in tranquility
Anthem: "北の宝石 - Jewel of the North" Listen
Capital	Shuto
Largest	Capital
Official languages	Tayichian
Ethnic groups (2024)	Tayichian - 87.3% Bisayan - 4.3% Biggonian - 2.1% Hoosier - 2% Other - 4.3%
Religion (2024)	Shinkyo - 41.3% Protestant - 7.7% Matheist - 6.4% Other - 4.9% None - 39.7%
Demonym(s)	Tayichian
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Emperor	Miyasato (Shigeru) Tokihito
• Prime Minister	Takeda Nobuo
Legislature	Imperial Diet 帝国議会
• Upper house	Emperor's Cabinet 天皇内閣
• Lower house	House of Representatives 衆議院
Establishment
• First Empire	March 17th 689
• Second (Current) Empire	July 9th 1326
• Imperial Diet	December 1st 1363
Area
•	376,274 km2 (145,280 sq mi)
• Water (%)	5.93
Population
• 2024 census	66,889,182
• Density	177.8/km2 (460.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$3.978 Trillion
• Per capita	$59,470
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$3.231 Trillion
• Per capita	$48,303
Gini (2022)	35.4 medium
HDI	0.940 very high
Currency	Kin (TKN)
Time zone	UTC-2 (TST)
Date format	[BC, AD] [yyyy,mm,dd]
Driving side	left
Calling code	+21
Internet TLD	.ty

Tayichi, officially the Empire of Tayichi, is an island country in Northeastern Borealia, off the coast of the continental mainland. Tayichi includes the island of Hashita, where the majority of the population lives, and thousands of smaller islands in the rest of the Tayichian archipelago, commonly referred to as the Home Isles. The country is surrounded by the Mediriman Ocean to the north and east, the Tayichian (Inner) Sea to the west, and the (Insert name) Sea to the south. The total area of Tayichi is 145,280 square miles (376,274 km²), with an estimated population of just under 66.9 million people.

The current, second iteration of the Empire was officially proclaimed in 1326 under Emperor Kinsei following the Tayichian Civil War. In the late 17th and early 18th century Tayichi undergone a rapid process of modernization and Amnisization following centuries of isolation beforehand, and its involvement in the First Trans-Mediriman War solidified its position as a major Amnisian naval power.

Being one of the cradles of the Second Industrial Revolution, Tayichi became one of the first nations to fully industrialize and remained Borealia's foremost economic and military power until the latter half of the 20th century. Tayichi's involvement in the Great War, however, greatly damaged the country's economic power, leading to the end of Tayichian Imperialism and the birth a new era of political neutrality, which lasted for more than 80 years, ending with the recent Tayichian admission into IDA.

Tayichi is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The country is devolved into 13 provinces and 2 metropolitan districts. Tayichi's capital and largest city is Shuto, which is also surrounded by the largest urban area. Other major cities with urban areas surpassing 1 million residents include Idaina, Kojima, Daitoshi, Samsun, Kawamachi, Kaiyo, Nara and Yamaguchi. The nation's three largest cities are a part of the so-called Taīga-Kaidō Plain

Tayichi is a developed country and has the worlds [ranking] largest economy by nominal gross domestic product (GDP). Its capital, Shuto is considered as one of the world's leading financial centers. Tayichi is also one of the founding members of the INTC, AMA, as well as a member of IDA since 2023.

History

Trans-Mediriman Wars

Main article: First Trans-Mediriman War

Modern History

Pre-Great War (1900-1924)

By the turn of the 20th century, Tayichi had enjoyed nearly eight decades of maritime peace and economic prosperity under Heiwa-Seiki. However, the rapid industrialization witnessed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries precipitated mounting social unrest, particularly among the growing working class. The emergence of the Radical Syndicalist Party in 1889 marked the inception of organized socialist activism within the nation, orchestrating large-scale protests and demonstrations. Primarily concentrated in the industrial hubs of Gyoson and Kitai, the Radical Syndicalist Party boasted a membership numbering in the tens of thousands. The socio-economic landscape witnessed a seismic shift with the Shuto Imperial Stock Market crash of 1905, rendering numerous workers jobless and homeless. This catalyzed widespread unrest across the Tayichian Isles, with radical socialists at the forefront of mass demonstrations. However, the burgeoning movement suffered a significant setback in May, when a police crackdown and subsequent massacre unfolded in Samsun, Gyoson on May 1st. This event dealt a crippling blow to the syndicalist cause in Tayichi, precipitating the collapse of the Radical Syndicalist Party and its affiliates. The ensuing period, characterized by heightened political paranoia, endured until the outbreak of the Great War and has since been referred to as the First Red Scare.

The challenging social and economic climate swiftly paved the way for the ascent of various populist figures within Tayichi's political landscape, notably Kawashima Maseru. A former Imperial Navy Admiral turned politician, Kawashima clinched victory in the 1919 election under the banner of the Conservative faction within the Liberal-Democratic Party. Kawashima's initial tenure as leader saw the enactment of a slew of militaristic and imperialistic policies. Among these were the introduction of The National Conscription Act of 1920 and the implementation of the "Kage" Plan, aimed at bolstering the nation's armaments industry. Concurrently, the government's foreign policy maintained a staunchly pro-colonial stance, solidifying Tayichi's influence over the Syo region through pseudo-colonial entities like Nomura, as well as the formation of the Borealian United Front in 1921. Additionally, there was a concerted effort to centralize authority in Tayichi's overseas possessions.

Despite the eruption of the Great War in 1923, Tayichi officially maintained neutrality initially, only to officially declare war on Hansa and the Singhapala Bisaya a year later.

Great War (1924-1939)

Main article: Great War

Despite initially having a neutral stance on the conflict, a pre-emptive strike on Hansa has been a long goal of the colonial policy of Kawashima's Government. Hansa's influence over nations in Southern and Eastern Borealia, mainly the Singhapala Bisaya Republic, has long been a major threat to Tayichi within the region, as Tayichi saw Borealia as its own sphere of influence. ...

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Geography

A topographic map of Tayichi

Tayichi comprises [TBD] islands extending along the Mediriman coast of Northeastern Borealia. It stretches over 1500 km (932 mi) north-south from [Sea1] to [Sea2] and roughly 1340 km (833 mi) west-east from the coast of Syo to the Mediriman Ocean. The country's main island, on which over 89% of the population lives, is Hashita. The rest of the islands are lined in several parallel island chains which, together with Hashita, form the Tayichian archipelago. As of 2024, Tayichi's territory is 376,274.23 km²(145,280.29 sq mi), a subject which is subject to constant change due to the geological activity of the Isles.

The Tayichian archipelago is 67% forest and 13% agricultural. The primarily rugged and mountainous terrain is mostly restricted for habitation. Thus the habitable zones, mainly in the coastal areas or along major rivers, have very high population densities. At least 0.2% of Tayichi's total area is reclaimed land. Tensui Lake, on which the city of Idaina sits, is an ancient lake and the country's largest

Tayichi is substantially prone to earthquakes, tsunami and volcanic eruoptions because of its location at a tectonic plate boundary. Tayichi has 71 active volcanoes. Destructive earthquakes, often resulting in tsunami, occur several times each century. Most recent major earthquake to hit the Isles if the 2024 Akita earthquake.

Climate

The climate of Tayichi varies significantly from north to south, predominantly temperate overall. In the northernmost regions of Miyagi and Kitajima, an Arctic tundra climate prevails. Despite Tayichi's proximity to the Arctic, its northern coasts generally remain ice-free during winter, with ice incursions being very rare. While precipitation is not heavy, the islands develop deep snowbanks in winter.

The Sea of Tayichi region on Hashita's west coast is typically colder with milder summers. Northwest winds from Syo bring heavy snowfall in winter. Northern areas, including southern Miyagi and northern Teikai, experience a subarctic climate (Dfc). Central regions around Shuto have a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb), while the southern regions exhibit an oceanic climate (Cfb). However, this oceanic belt does not extend far inland.

The climate along Tayichi's Mediriman coast is heavily influenced by the Sōdai Mountains and the [TBD] sea current, which allows the oceanic belt to extend further north, reaching Kojima and following the Kaidō River up to Idaina. This region receives much less annual precipitation than the east due to the rain shadow effect and experiences sudden, extremely hot temperatures due to Foehn winds. The oceanic climate on the coast transitions quickly to a humid continental and subarctic climate with increasing altitude, while the highest peaks of the Sōdai Mountains exhibit an Alpine tundra climate.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Tayichi was 39.9°C (103.8°F) on August 21, 2022, while the lowest was -51.2°C (-60.2°F) on February 3rd 1941.

Autumn foilage in Southern Gyoson, early November

Topography

Tayichian Cherry Blossom trees in Minami

The majority of the terrain in inland Hashita is upland and hilly, with several mountain ranges stretching north to south. The highest and longest of these are the Sōdai Mountains on the eastern coast. Lowland areas are scarce, usually forming along major rivers and are highly urbanized due to the lack of available space elsewhere. Consequently, the Tayichian Isles are very sparsely populated, with forests covering roughly 67% of the land. Major rivers include the Taīga, Kaidō, and Okaya, while Tayichi's tallest peak is Mount Seito in Nanpogasi province, standing at 4,478 meters (14,692 feet).

The terrain of the Tayichian Isles is predominantly covered in temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, with temperate coniferous forests at higher altitudes. Boreal forests are prevalent in Miyagi and Kitajima provinces. Prominent tree species include the Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Quaking Aspen, Northern Red Oak, Tayichian Cherry Blossom among broadleaf varieties, and Red Pine and Norway Spruce among coniferous varieties.

Tayichi is home to 15 natural parks and 33 conservation areas, with the first being Wakasa Natural Park in eastern Dikai Province, established in 1909.

Government & Politics

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Economy

Main article: Economy of Tayichi