Sharkdonia
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Autocratic Stratocracy of Sharkdonia | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: "Ostendit nullum misericordiae!" ("Show no mercy!") | |
| Anthem: TBA | |
| Capital and largest city | Sharkdon |
| Official languages | Sharkdonese, U.S.E. |
| Demonym(s) | Sharkdonian |
| Government | Autocratic Stratocracy |
• Supreme Leader | Charles Builder IV |
• Prime Minister | Octavianus Cato |
• Grand Marshal | Julius Hadrianus II |
• Secretary of State | Maxentius Radcliff |
• High Emissary | Pierce Flynn |
• Ecclesiarch | Spartacus Connell |
| Legislature | Sharkdonian Senate |
| The High Senate | |
| The National Congress | |
| Area | |
• Total | 500,000 km2 (190,000 sq mi) (123) |
• Water (%) | 5% |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 472,000,000 |
• Census | 472,000,000 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | 324 trillion |
• Per capita | $187,548 |
| Gini (2018) | 2.4 low (75th) |
| HDI (2018) |  0.680medium (281th) |
| Currency | Sharkdonian Dollar (SKD) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (PT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (observed) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +231 |
| Internet TLD | .shk |
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The Autocratic Stratocracy of Sharkdonia, commonly called Sharkdonia, is a country in Atracia, and is an Autocratic Stratocracy made up of 11 states. Besides the 9 mainland states, Sharkdonia owns 2 islands that are officially recognized as states of the Sharkdonian nation. Sharkdonia is one of the larger countries in Atracia. The national capital of Sharkdonia is Sharkdon, the ancient capital of the Red Empire.
Sharkdonia was first inhabited by an ancient sea-faring warrior race, the Oriens Impetu, who were known for their incredible battle might, but most of the time the nation was divided into multiple states busy fighting each other for power and wealth.
Sharkdonia is a developed nation, with a frighteningly high GDP of 311 trillion Sharkdonian Dollars. The per capita GDP of $187,897 ranks very highly in the world, and the nation also ranks high in income equality, with the richest 10% only earning about 2 times more than the poorest 10%. The majority of the economy is led by the humongous Arms/Defense Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions to it from the General Manufacturing industry, as well as Information Technology industry.
Sharkdonia ranks as one of the largest economies in the world, but only average in civil rights and even lower in political freedoms. Sharkdonia is recognized as an emerging power, and is a member of several international organizations, such as the World Assembly.
Etymology
The origin of the word Sharkdonia comes from the original settlers of the area, the Oriens Impetu, a group of ancient sea-faring warrior tribes, whom named the area after the primary god they worshiped, Sharistris. Sharistris was the god of war, honor, and the sea, and was said to resemble a shark. The word eventually evolved into Sharkdonia.
History
Main Articles: History of Sharkdonia, Timeline of Sharkdonian History TBA
Pre-history and early history
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Arcaic period and Classical period
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Imperial period (184 BC - 15th century AD)
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Foreign Rule (15th century AD - 1756)
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Modern Period
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Contemporary Period (2000 - Present)
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Geography and Climate
Sharkdonia comprises of 4 geographical and historical parts - Sharkdon, Logicrad, Freonsland, and Eastnod. Sharkdonia contains most of the area and population of the South Atracia Isles - The geographic term for the islands located on the south of the continent of Atracia. Together, Sharkdon, Logicrad, Freonsland, and Eastnod make up the nation of Sharkdonia. Sharkdon occupies the west, Logicrad occupies the temperate north, Freonsland occupies the tundra in the south, and Eastnod occupies the east.
Sharkdonia is completely surrounded by sea. To the east of Sharkdonia lies the main continent of Atracia, and while to the west lies the rest of the South Atracia Isles. The north is occupied by the sea, and to the south lies the frozen wastelands of the arctic. At it's widest, Sharkdonia is 500 km across. From the top of Logicrad to the very bottom of Freonsland, it is about 1000 km. No part of Sharkdonia is 140 km from the sea. The capital, Sharkdon, is situated on the Red River.
Climate
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Ecology
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Demographics
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Population
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Language
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Religion
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Government and Politics
See main article: Government of Sharkdonia TBA
Elections in Sharkdonia
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Foreign Relations
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Government Finance
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Law Enforcement and Crime
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Military
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Economy
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Income, poverty, and wealth
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Infrastructure
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Transportation
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Energy
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Water supply and sanititation
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Culture
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Food
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Literature, philosophy, and visual art
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Music
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Cinema
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Sports
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Mass Media
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See Also
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Additional Resources and Links
Achem Industries - Largest company based in Sharkdonia, specializes in Arms Manufacturing.
Anteria - Region Sharkdonia is based in.