Ayubi

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Kingdom of Ayubi
Ayubi (Sahrabic)
Joe Bobs (Anglish)
Flag of Ayubi
Flag
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Map of Ayubi
Map of Ayubi
CapitalAlhafa
Demonym(s)Ayubid
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary absolute monarchy
• Sharif
Yusuf Althudiyu
LegislatureNational Congress
Establishment
15th Century
• Independence
1692
• Current constitution
$Year
Area
• 
53,751 km2 (20,753 sq mi)
Population
• 2015 estimate
1,303,569
CurrencyAyubid dinar
Date formatMM/DD/YYYY
Driving sideleft

The Kingdom of Ayubi (Sahrabic: الأيوبيون) is an island nation in the south of Europa. It is situated off the coast of Mahdah and Damak Var. It consists of many small island and one large: Jazirat (the main island). The capital is Alhafa, located on the north side of Jazirat. The Ayubid economy is heavily dependent on tourism and the export of spices. In particular, the islands produce black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It has a land area of 53,751 km2 and is densely populated, with a total of 1,303,569 inhabitants at the 2015 Census.

Etymology

The name Ayubi comes from the progenitor of the Ayubid dynasty, Yusuf Ayyub ibn Mustaf, a prince of the Mahdavian royal house. Yusuf conquered the island in the 15th Century, after a long and bloody struggle, from the expanding Orioni empire.

Geography

The islands are separated from the Azanian mainland by the Strait of $Name. The main island is about 394.75 kilometres long and 150-200 kilometres wide, with an area of 53.751 km2. Ayubi is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs. The reefs are rich in marine biodiversity.

Being near to the equator, the Ayubid islands are warm year round. The heat of summer is often cooled by strong sea breezes. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm, sunny weather.

Alhafa is the capital city of Ayubi.


History

Pre-colonial era

The discovery of microliths on Ayubi suggests that humans arrived around 40 KYA. The early history of Ayubi is closesly tied to other regional powers in Azania, notably Mahdah, Hakenium, Sa Hara also Jilderen The first people were probably fishermen. Traces of fishing and dugout canoe production also exist. An Aroman scroll from the 2nd Century CE mentions the island of Jazirat Jawin. There is some limited evidence of long-distance trade: pottery fragment from Aroma have been found, mostly dated to the late 4th century CE. The coastal towns appear to have been engaged in local trade. Trade grew more important from the 8th century. By the 9th century Ayubi was one of the final links in the Pearl Road.

Colonial period

During the Age of Reconnection in the 15th Century the Orinese arrived in Azania. On Ayubi they found a series of independent towns on the coast, with Muslim Sahrabic-speaking elites. The Orinese travelers described them as 'dark skinned'. A clear distinction was made between the Muslim and non-Muslim populations. Relations with local leadership were mostly hostile. The Orinese ruled with the aid of tributary sultans. The Orinese presence remained relatively limited, leaving administration in the hands of preexisting local leaders and power structures.

Independence

This dependent system lasted until 1692, when Prince Yusuf Ayub ibn Mustaf from Mahdah massacred the Orinese inhabitants. The new ruling dynasty replace the existing power structure and developed an economy of trade and cash crops. Plantations were developed to grow spices.

20th and 21st centuries

Politics

The current ruler of Ayubi is Sharif Yusuf Althudiyu. He is a member of the House of Ayubi, which in itself is a cadet branch of the House of Mahdah.

The National Congress is the legislative body of Ayubi.

Economy

Demographics

Ayubid woman, 1858

Culture

References


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