Pongi
Federation Of Rygerrof Esen Prengi Rygenref | |
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Motto: "We are united together" | |
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| Capital | Monsvallis |
| Largest City | Rygerrof City |
| Official languages | Pongian, English |
| Recognised national languages | Pongian, English, Spainish, Austrolisian, Indigenous Languages |
| Ethnic groups | Rygerran, Native Pongian, Elborran, Iobarayi |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
• Prime Minister | Bretford Rintt |
| Population | |
• 2023 census | 9,115,800 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | 551.2 Billion |
• Per capita | 60,478 |
| HDI | .898 very high |
| Currency | Pongian Solar Microchip (Dollar) (PSM) |
| Time zone | UTC-11:00 (Pongian Standard Time) |
| Date format | DD/MM/YY |
The Federation of Rygerrof, also known as Pongi is a sovereign state that borders Iobaray and Alluna. It is well known for its outstanding mountains, lovely beachside cafes and beautiful scenery. It is located on the shore of the Elborra Bay. Pongi has 5 states, including Capital Districts. The states are Beachside, Island, Swarfzern, Oaklands and Hermens, along with 15 districts that govern day-day policy. The meaning of the name "Pongi" is hook in an indigenous language, as after the final acquisition of the Mt Bright area, the territory looked like a hook over Iobaray.
History
Independence
Pongi was founded in 1824 after an uprising happened in the Iobaray Empire. Soon, Pongi managed to gain full independence, with the country being purely coastal, on the Elborra Bay, before expanding inwards to now cover large mountain swaths on the West Adula Range.
Geography
Climate
Pongi has many different types of climate, with a varying mediterranean climate on the coast to colder oceanic - continental within the West Adula Alps. The coast is heavily defined by the bay effect, where everything is warmer due to the surrounding land on four sides. Most of the country is a cooler mediterranean climate due to the lower latitude and a smaller cold water stream coming towards Antartique makes the Monsvallis area slightly humid, with tendencies for heavy winter rain.
Demographics
Politics
Legislature
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Bretford Rintt is part of the Centrist Party, representing Rygesie Forest in the House of Representatives. He was elected in 2023 and is set for reelection in 2025.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Danielle Nera is part of the Labour Party, representing Monsvallis River.
Foreign Relations
Pongi has many diplomatic relations with different countries on Iearth. Monsvallis is home to multiple embassies overseen by the Pongian Government. After development, Pongi has opened up with many nations across the world and strengthening its ties with neighbours. Pongi advocates for the democratic process, enviromentalism and personal freedom. Pongi's international relations have been guided by their main policies of common sense, multilateralism and respect for other nations.
Pongi is close to Bentho, due to similar government intrests and shared history.
Embassies in Pongi:
- Bentho
- Alluna
- Iobaray
- Quetana
- Greater Normark
- Beatavic
- Vœyetska
- Sateroc (Closed temporarily due to the 2023 Sateroc conflict)
- Yuan (Embassy Construction Temporarily Halted)
Unofficial Diplomatic Relations:
Military
Due to a relatively peaceful relationship with neighbours along with the remote location, Pongi does not have a large military. However, the Pongian Armed Forces is the main operating arm of the military, which was founded in 1824 after the collapse of the Iobaray Empire. This in turn built up a medium sized army, with a commanding amount of naval ships and fighter jets. Pongi has struggled significantly with the recruitment of people to the army, but with new university incentives and a free degree on offer, numbers are rising. Topping over 200,000 combined soldiers, in which around 50,000 are currently active, Pongi may have the means to fortify itself enough incase of an invasion.
Pongi contains many types of new equipment to replace ageing carriers, aircraft and tanks. The Pongian Navy patrols Pongi's section of the Elborra Bay, which is easily one of the largest navies in the region, even without a waterfront position. The Navy also has 3 Aircraft Carriers, rightfully named the RTs Commander, the RTs Swarfzern and the DYp Cliffside. The Army Force patrolls Pongi's borders with international neighbours, keeping peace within the Elborrabay Region. This includes mandatory patrols of the high mountains, installing new equipment across the plains and training soldiers to help with combat duties. The Pongian Air Force was founded alongside the navy in 1906. It patrols the skies of Pongi to disallow disallowed aircraft above our magnificent airspace.
The army will serve, protect, uphold Pongian values and the integrity of the constitution, as defenders of the land.
Culture
Sport
There are many different sports within Pongi. Usually, there are a few main sports vying for country dominance, in which it has become an interesting tussle between the main football codes.
Skiing is one of Pongi's best sports, in which tourists and locals benefit from lots of untouched, authentic and cheap ski fields.
The native game, Pongipush, is a game focused on goal kicking and tackles, on which it is played on a smaller court. It is known for its fast paced and high scoring movements, which sees a rugby style game with heavy soccer and indigenous influence to create a game with multiple aspects of physicality. It is particularly popular within the north, has many leagues including the National Pongipush League and many smaller district leagues.
Rugby Union is also one of Pongi's favourite games, which it was brought by explorers within the 1750s. It has been a success across Southern Pongi, with many people playing on a weekly basis. Currently it is Pongi's favourite sport, owing to the exceptional performance of the Pongian Rugby Team, which finished 4th in the International Rugby League, and the hosting of the 2023 IRL Championship. There is also a national league called the Pongian Rugby League
