Utobania

Republic of Utobania
Flag
Capital	Asamandia (legislative) Autrataya (administrative)
Government
• Chancellor	Kennedy Telgado
• Foreign Minister	Kaitlin Belmana
Population
• 2020 estimate	46,839,000
Currency	mark
Date format	mm-dd-yyyy

The Republic of Utobania, most commonly known as Utobania, is a nation located on the continent of Nortua, bordered by Panbell, Sopita, New Anea, Besmenia, Yubonia and Vuswistan, with coastlines along the Kuskok Sea to the south and the Nortua Sea to the southwest. The federal republic consists of thirteen states and three federal territories. Asamandia is the national capital and largest city while Autrataya is the seat of the federal government. Other major cities include Hillianbore, Vannet, and Waterkenny. With a population of over 46.8 million, Utobania is the 3rd-most populous country on Nortua. Utobania has two capitals, with Autrataya being the administrative capital and Asamandia being the legislative capital.

Utobania has its origins in the Utobania kingdoms which, from the 18th century, became subject to the Constantio Empire, along with the Straits Settlements protectorate and surrounding states. Mainland continental Utobania was unified as the Utobanian Union in 1939. In 1963, Utobania combined with Sopita, New Anea, and Yubonia and formed the United Federation of Utobania. In 1965, Sopita was expelled from the federation, followed by the independence of New Anea in 1978 after a separatist referendum and Yubonia in 1993 in a similar fashion.

The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, which has a significant effect on its politics. About half the population is ethnically Utobanian, with large minorities of Siniaporeans, Sotoans, and indigenous peoples. The country's official language is Utobanian, while Caticeze-English remains an active second language. While recognising Christianity as the country's established religion, the constitution grants freedom of religion to non-Christians, with the country being composed with sizable populations of minority religions, such as the largest concentration of Muslims in Nortua (19% of Utobania's population). Utobania is considered a middle power and is a member state of several international organizations such as the Coalition of Crown Albatross and the Sotoan Basin Union. The current Chancellor of Utobania is Kennedy Telgado.

Politics

Military

The Utobania Armed Forces consist of the Utobania Land Forces, the Utobania Air Force, the Utobania Naval Force, and of specialized support units. The armed forces are managed by the Ministry of Defence. The Chancellor is Commander-in-chief of the armed forces. In 2004 the army transformed itself into a fully professional organization and compulsory military service was abolished. The country has been a member of the Sotoan Basin Union since 1998. Defence spending is approximately 1.28% of the GDP (2021). The armed forces are charged with protecting Utobania and its allies, and promoting global security interests. Utobanian forces have contributed greatly to the CCA peacekeeping missions, and also intervened during the Second Syraranto Civil War. The main equipment of the Utobanian military includes Hartling-9 multi-role fighters, Houtren-4 combat aircraft, attack helicopters, armored vehicles, and tanks.

Culture

Sports

The Utobania national football team plays at the international level, and has qualified for 8 World Cups, with its best performance being a third-place finish in the 2006 Romari World Cup. Utobania hosted the 2008 Autrataya World Cup.

Economy

Utobania has a developed, high-income export-oriented social market economy based in services, manufacturing and innovation, that maintains a welfare state.