Pacanesia

State of Pacanesia and Anesia Taheya o Pakaw e te Anaw'se (Pacanese)
Flag Coat of arms
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
Official languages	Pacanese Common
Regionalized language	Pohnpenesian Anáhuacese Kaldaioarabic
Ethnic groups (2005)	51% White 27.1% Ultramaro & multiracial 21.3% Pacanese 0.6% other
Religion (2005)	47.3% Irreligion 22.8% Islam 17.3% Christianity 12.6% other or undeclared
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	3,548,000
• Density	392.96/km2 (1,017.8/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$23.3 billion
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$23.3 billion
Gini	29.1 low
HDI (2023)	0.728 high
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 3,548,000 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 21.3% 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.

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 in the world, 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.

the Gran Pantana marshes.

Unlike Pohnpenesia, where volcanic activity contributed significantly to island formation, all of Pacanesia's islands were shaped through tectonic drift, with minimal volcanic influence aside from Pacanon. There are virtually no extensive bodies of water in the archipelago with the exception of the Kahalie Rivers, emptying into Lake Pacanon. However, small crater lakes are not uncommon, particularly in Anesia, while the primary watercourses consist mainly of the Arroya Friya creek and other minor estuaries. Several waterfalls are also present, notably on the island of Hemolele.

Mount. Susulu towering over suburbs near Kahalie.

Geographical consensus posits that Pacanesia's islands form part of a submerged mass of continental crust known as 'Caldacia.' This geological formation extends from the Pacanese Archipelago to the Boscettian Islands in Pohnpenesia, primarily concentrated within Pacanesia. Elevation maps substantiate this perspective. The prevailing theory suggests that Caldacia, along with most of the Pohnpenesian Island Group (PIG), diverged from the Meredonnean continent over 90 million years ago. Anesia's flat terrain and low topography is attributed to the absence of significant tectonic thrust, due to the archipelago's separation from the continent with minimal collision. the Tel Aleya Hill located in Haunderria, the largest island in the Anesian Group, stands as the highest point in Anesia, with an elevation of around 232 meters at the maximum.