Toloria

Union of Toloria
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Motto: ---- In Steadiness, Prosperity
Capital	Asaleka
Official languages	Setswana Sigani
Recognised regional languages	Helurian
Ethnic groups (2018)	65% Zulu 19% Yorulu 11% Bantu 4% Hutu 1% Other
Demonym(s)	Tolorian
Government	Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
• President	Dumisile Gwaza
• Prime Minister	Deda Meshindi
Legislature	National People's Assembly
Area
• Total	1,257,094 km2 (485,367 sq mi)
• Water (%)	5.23
Population
• 2018 estimate	62,541,874
GDP (PPP)	2018 estimate
• Total	1.45 trillion
• Per capita	$23,200
Gini (2018)	30.2 medium
HDI (2018)	0.702 high
Currency	Yusis (ɣ)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	right

Toloria, officially the Union of Toloria, is a country spanning the southern tip of Dihara. It is a peninsula, being surrounded by the ____ in the east, the ____ to the south, and ____ to the west. It is divided into two separate territories, continental Toloria and an island chain consisting of 15 islands. The largest of these islands are Jutuba, Zhanete, and Dabo. The country is home to 62.5 million people. 88% of the population are ethnically Tolorian.

Geography

Toloria is a country with a mostly flat landscape. There are very few mountain peaks. The ____ Rainforest, located the southwestern Toloria is the only area with a great density of trees. The rest of the country is grassland. The ___ Plains located near the northern portion of the country is known for its biodiversity.

Climate

Toloria has a generally Meditteranean climate, due in most part, because it is surrounded by water on three sides. It features mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The presence of bodies of water around the country keep it relatively cooler than other countries that have a close proximity to the equator. The average yearly amount of precipitation is around 425 mm.

Demographics

Toloria is the most populous country on the Diharan continent, with about 62.5 million inhabitants, estimated as of 2018. The population has grown rapidly since the 1980's. This is due to medical advances and higher sanitation standards in the country.

Tolorians are highly urbanized, with most being centered around the coast and near the Yobi River. A majority of inhabitants live in the cities, while around 21% live in rural villages. Immigration increased exponentially starting in the 1980's, as President Gwaza consolidated power towards his office, and caused national stability to increase.

Ethnic Groups

Ethnic Tolorians, also referred to as Zulu people, make up the majority of Tolorian citizens, constituting 65% percent of the population. The Yorulu make up 19% of the population, making it the largest minority in the country. This ethnic group came about as a result of colonization. Immediately following the granting of its independence, many of the colonial citizens chose to stay and continue to capitalize of the country's abundant resources. Seeing a chance to capitalize on ending rule by the former colonial power, the Tolorian rulers enacted the law of miscegenation, forcing interracial breeding. This led to the Yorulu, meaning "multiple roots" in the native language, being created. In the last decade, this group has grown exponentially. The Bantu population is the second largest minority, making up 11% of the population. However their numbers have been dwindling in recent years. The Hutu's make up 8% of the population.

Around 4 million of the Hutu people are refugees from the northern territories. Immigration laws are relatively relaxed in the country however they have become tougher in the past few years, due to the rising influx of refugees.

Government and Politics

Main Article: Politics of Toloria

Governance

Since 1957, Tolorian society has been governed by a mixture of civil and common law; and judicial review. According to the Constitution of Toloria, the country is a unitary semi-presidential republic. The Union of Toloria has essentially been a dominant-party system since President Gwaza took power in 1980. The powers of government are split into three branches:

• Legislative: The unicameral National People's Assembly is made up of 124 members and is responsible for adopting federal law, approves treaties, declaring war, and has the power of the purse. They also have the power to impeach the President.
• Executive: The President is the head of the executive branch, as well as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has the power to veto legislative bills, and appoints the Government of Toloria(Cabinet), who administer and enforce legislative policies and laws.
• Judicial: The Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, and lower levels of the federal courts, whom are appointed by the President and approved by the Assembly are responsible for interpreting laws, setting legal precedent where needed, and have the power to overturn laws that they deem unconstitutional.

The President is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. In 1990, President Gwaza, along with the Assembly, amended the constitution to do away with term limits for the office of the President. The ministries of the government are composed of the Prime Minister and his deputies, ministers, and selected other individuals; all are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The Constitutional Democratic Party has been the dominant party since 1980, when Gwaza took power.

Military

Main Article: Tolorian Armed Forces

TAF Arleigh-Burke Class Destroyer

Toloria has one of the largest national defense budgets in the world. It has seen a steady increase since Gwaza implemented the reforms when he took office. Since, the military has grown in size and technical capabilities. Toloria has one of the best navies in the world and specializes in maritime technology.

Tolorian Armed Forces are governed by the Ministry of Defense and the President, who serves as the Commander-in-Chief. It is comprised of Tolorian Army, Tolorian Navy, Tolorian Air Force, and the Tolorian Coast Guard. The Navy participates in joint exercises with the Zhenian Navy each year. When the reforms began, the military maintained a role of national defense and never ventured outside of its borders. Since the turn of the century, it has taken a more active role in regional peacekeeping and has even gotten involved in regional conflicts. In recent years, President Gwaza has committed to becoming more involved in international peacekeeping efforts.

Law Enforcement and Crime

A specialized provincial police unit stands watch at a protest.

There are three different types of law enforcement in the Tolorian Kingdom. Their jurisdiction is divided into national, provincial, and municipal authorities.

• National law enforcement agencies, like the Tolorian National Police and the National Security Agency have jurisdiction at a national level, and are always the highest ranking officers when involved in operations. They are usually involved in situations where national security is at risk, such as terrorist plots, bomb threats, and mass shootings.

• Provincial law enforcement agencies, like the Asalake Poléce Provinciále operate within the confines of their province. There are 9 different provincial law enforcement agencies, and this group generally handles the majority of policing. In majority of cases, they are the highest ranking agencies, however, they do collaborate with national security agencies in some cases.

• Municipal law enforcement agencies, like the Asalake Porté Paťrol are the lowest ranking enforcement agencies and only deal with issues in their municipalites. This would include matters of port security, town security, and specific local areas of interest. They operate under the command of local governments, rather than the national government. However, the national government has the power to seize command of these agencies whenever necessary.

Transportation

National Train System

Toloria has the largest rail network on the continent of Dihara and the __th largest in the world. The railways, which are state-owned, are some of the busiest in the world. In 2016, the country had over 82,000 km of railway tracks. The country transported 1.203 billion passengers in the year 2017. There was also 1.3 billion tonnes of freight transported in that same year. ____ is a state-owned corporation, also being the largest in the country, is responsible for carrying the largest amounts of freight across the country, relative to other companies.

Toloria's high-speed rail started construction in 2009, and has grown to 9,000 km. There was rapid expansion throughout the first few years, but development has slowed since 2013, when President Gwaza diverted funds away from the program. There is annual ridership of 305.23 million people. In 2019, President Gwaza announced a reinvestment into the High-Speed Rail Development Program.