Mahryad

The Emirate of Mahryad
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Motto: Faith and Order
Capital	Ahail
Official languages	Arabic
Recognised regional languages	None
Ethnic groups	Arabic
Demonym(s)	Mahrydian
Government	Absolute Monarchy
• Emir	Makir Sa'ad Al Bahrat
Legislature	The Emirat Council
• Upper house	Royal Assembly
• Lower house	Tribal Meeting
Currency	Mahrydian Rah (MHR)
Driving side	right

Mahryad,officaly The Emirate of Mahryad,is an island nation south of the continent of Eridos.A fairly young nation it was formed after the revolt lead by the Al Bahrad dynasty which had until then been governing in name of the Zatarian Empire

History

Ancient Era

Mostly uninhabited due to its inhospitable climate the only setlements were Arabian trading posts on the islands coasts

Zatarian Empire

During the period of expansion of the Zatarian Empire the island of Mahryad was colonised with thousands of people,in particlar five tribes which would go on to form the rulling class of todays country,with little to no animosity between them

Modern Period

During the last days of the Zatarian Empire the people of Mahryad began seccesionist movements,and when the empire collapsed it saw the perfect opportunity and declared independece

Geography

An island mostly dominated by savannah with large portions of dessert and almost no rivers,with a large mountain range

Government & Politics

Government

An Authoritarian regime,more reminiscent of a dictatorship rather than a monarchy,the Al Bahrat dynasty has rulled with an iron fist over the island sice its first settlers,concentrating most of the power and giving it to the Emir,who benefits from an almost divine status,though carful not to outright show it as to keep friendly relations with the other x nations.Indeed the Mahrydian version of x is quite special,emphasising the need to listen and obey your betters. Religion plays an important part in Mahrydian politics as the Al Bahrat family and the island clergy have an almost symbiotic relation,the clergy grants the Emir credibility and prestige while the Emir grants them wealth,protection and a militant arm

Foreign Affairs

An unusually closed off nation for a former colony,maybe due to its insular position and authoritarian regime,it only maintains close relaiton with other Arabic nations

Military

Mostly small militias formed invividually which are conscripted into a national army in time of need

Economy

Mostly based on resource extraction from the mountainous areas of the island

Culture

Sports

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