Mikochi
Mikochi | |
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| Map of Mikochi Map of Mikochi | |
| Capital | Umikyo |
| Largest | Greater Umikyo |
| Official languages | Mikochinese |
| Religion | Kamidōism (神道) |
| Demonym(s) | Mikochin |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
| Legislature | National Parliament |
| House of Seniors | |
| House of Juniors | |
| Establishment | |
• Independence from Sheng Dynasty | 433 |
• Ratification of People's Constitution | 11/04/1986 |
| Area | |
• | 76,017 km2 (29,350 sq mi)Excluding Water |
| Population | |
• 2023 census | 32,312,394 |
• Density | 425/km2 (1,100.7/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | 549,989,258,274 |
• Per capita | 17,021 |
| Gini (2023) | 35 medium |
| HDI |  0.725high |
| Time zone | UTC-8 |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Internet TLD | .mk |
Mikochi (Azumic: 海越地), officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Mikochi, is an island country mainly located within the Lotus Sea in north-west Aurelia, with a smaller territory off the coast of Alharu. Mikochi sits south of Esonice and shared a maritime border with Goankok to the west. Mikochi has a land area of approximately 76,017km² and a population of 32.3 million, mainly spread out across it's 6 largest islands.
Mikochi's largest city and capital, Umikyo, is home to 8.2 million residents, and is located within the Umikyo Special Economic Area, which has assisted in the diversification of the Mikochi economy,
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Since the end of the Second Mikochi Civil War, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Mikochi has seen yearly growth for almost 40 years, which currently sits at $549,989,258,274. Mikochi's economy has traditionally been driven by primary sector goods, however Mikochi has started to transition into the secondary and tertiary sectors, such as commerce, tourism and manufacturing . Mikochi is a newly industrialised mixed economy, with a high ranking Human Development Index and very high Gini coefficient. Mikochi's primary exports are automobiles, consumer goods and fish.
Etymology
The name for Mikochi comes from the Sheng dynasty, who dubbed the island Kò-hái ê tē (過海地), roughly translating to Land Across the Sea in the Sheng Language.
As the Azumic language began to adopt Sheng characters, the Sheng name for the island was translated as Umi-koe no Chi (海越えの地). Throughout time, the name would simplify to Mikochi (海越地).
Throughout most of the 19th and 20th century, Mikochi was known internationally as the Lotus Kingdom and later the Lotus Republic, the name being taken from the sea in which Mikochi is located. Following the Second Mikochi Civil War, the new government made an appeal to the international community to standardise the name in all languages as Mikochi.
Geography
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Climate
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Cities
Umikyo Special Economic Area
The largest city in Mikochi is it's capital, Umikyo. Umikyo forms the centre of the Umikyo Special Economic Area (USEA), along with Shiokaze, Kaiyomachi and Gyoen. The USEA is broken up into a series of special wards. The USEA was created in 2018 by Prime Minister Kurogane Kenshin to attract foreign investment into the city, by implementing special economic and immigration policies for the city. The USEA is served by the Umikyo Metropolitan Police (UMP), which is broken up into departments for each Special Ward.
Urbanisation
Mikochi's high population density has led to rapid urbanisation, with over 70% of the country's citizens living in large towns and cities.
Largest cities or towns in Mikochi
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| Rank | Prefecture | Pop. | |||||||
 ]][[Umikyo]]  Shiokaze |
1 | [[Umikyo]] | Umikyo | 0 |  Sakurazaki  Kagayaki | ||||
| 2 | Shiokaze | Shiokaze | 0 | ||||||
| 3 | Sakurazaki | Sakurazaki | 0 | ||||||
| 4 | Kagayaki | Seikatsuhama | 0 | ||||||
| 5 | Kaiyomachi | Kaiyo | 0 | ||||||
| 6 | Gyoen | Hanasui | 0 | ||||||
| 7 | Akahama City | Akahama | 0 | ||||||
| 8 | Kinko | Takarajima | 0 | ||||||
| 9 | Kita | Kitagishi | 0 | ||||||
| 10 | Ishishi | Ishigaki | 0 | ||||||
History
Main Article: History of Mikochi
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Politics
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Government
Mikochi transitioned into a XXXX in 1980 following the conclusion of the Second Civil War. Currently, the government is lead by a coalition of the SDP and Ruralist party.
Ministries
The Government of Mikochi is broken into Ministries to subdivide responsibilities and agencies. Each ministry is headed by a minister, which is selected by the Prime Minister.
Foreign Relations
Main Article: Foreign Relations of Mikochi
Mikochi maintains positive relations with most of the wurld, and actively seeks cooperation with other nations. Mikochi maintains an active mission to the Associated Nations, and often supports resolving environmental and humanitarian issues. Mikochi is also a member of the Aurelian League since 1986, and a member of the ASC.
| Ministry Name | Minister | Description | Agencies | ||
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| Anglish | Kanji | Aromaji | |||
| Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | 総務省 | Sōmu-shō | Sato Haruto | Manages internal affairs, communications, and postal services. | Fire and Diasaster Management Agency
National Public Safety Commission Statistics Bureau Local Administration Bureau Mikochi Post |
| Ministry of Justice | 法務省 | Hōmu-shō | Takahashi Yuki | Oversees the legal system, public security, and corrections. | Public Security Intelligence Agency
Immigration Services Agency Public Prosecutors Office Rehabilitation and Prisons Agency |
| Ministry of External Affairs | 外交省 | Gaikō-shō | Ito Mio | Manages Mikochi's foreign relations and international cooperation. | Mikochi International Cooperation Agency |
| Ministry of Finance | 財務省 | Zaimu-shō | Yamaguchi Mei | Manages national finances, budget, and economic policy. | National Tax Agency
Customs and Tariff Bureau Financial Services Agency |
| Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology | 文部科学省 | Monbu-kagaku-shō | Sasaki Tsubasa | Oversees education, cultural affairs, sports, science, and technology. | Agency for Cultural Affairs
Mikochi Sports Board Agency for Medical Research and Development Science and Technology Policy Bureau |
| Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | 厚生労働省 | Kōsei-rōdō-shō | Matsumoto Rina | Manages public health, labor standards, and social welfare. | Medical Standards Agency
Mikochi Health Service Mikochi Pension Service Central Labour Relations Commission |
| Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | 農林水産省 | Nōrin-suisan-shō | Inoue Shota | Oversees agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. | Fisheries Agency
Forestry Agency Agricultural Production Agency |
| Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | 経済産業省 | Keizai-sangyō-shō | Yamazaki Ryo | Manages economic policy, industry, and trade. | Mikochi Energy
Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Mikochi Patent Office |
| Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | 国土交通省 | Kokudo-kōtsū-shō | Ikeda Asahi | Manages land development, infrastructure, transport, and tourism. | Meteorological Office
Mikochi Tourism Office Transport Planning and Safety Board Mikochi Rail |
| Ministry of Environment | 環境省 | Kankyō-shō | Fujita Ayaka | Oversees environmental protection and conservation. | Environmental Management Bureau
Nature Conservation Bureau |
| Ministry of Defense | 防衛省 | Bōei-shō | Mori Saki | Manages national defense and the Defense Force. | Mikochi Defence Force |
| Ministry of Digitisation | デジタル庁 | Dejitaru-chō | Nakajima Yui | Promotes digital transformation and IT policies. | Digital Agency
Online Education Agency |
| Ministry of Reconstruction | 復興庁 | Fukkō-chō | Murakami Kaede | Manages reconstruction efforts following disasters. | Reconstruction Agency |
| Ministry of the Cabinet Office | 内閣府 | Naikaku-fu | Hasegawa Toma | Coordinates policies across ministries and manages specific national projects. | Fair Trade Commission
Consumer Affairs National Police Agency |
Administrative divisions
Mikochi is divided into [number] of prefectures, each overseen by an elected govenor and legislature. (i think this is outdated)
| ISO | Prefecture | Kanji | Meaning | Prefecture Capital | Population | Area | Population Density |
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| MK-01 | Akahama | 赤浜県 | Red Beach | Akahama-shi | |||
| MK-02 | Hanasui | 花水県 | Flower Water | Ryugu | |||
| MK-03 | Hinohama | 陽浜県 | Sun Beach | Namiura | |||
| MK-04 | Kaiyo | 海陽府 | Ocean Sun | Kaiyomachi | |||
| MK-05 | Midorinoumi | 緑の海県 | Green Sea | Asahimura | |||
| MK-06 | Shiokaze | 潮風府 | Sea Breeze | Shiokaze | |||
| MK-07 | Umikyo | 海京都 | Sea Capital | Umikyo | |||
| MK-08 | Aozorashima | 青空島県 | Blue Sky Island | ||||
| MK-09 | Hinayama | 日向山県 | Sunny Mountain | ||||
| MK-10 | Ishigaki | 石垣県 | Stone Wall | ||||
| MK-11 | Kazetani | 風谷県 | Wind Valley | ||||
| MK-12 | Kitagishi | 北岸県 | North Coast | ||||
| MK-13 | Sakurazaki | 桜崎県 | Sakura Cape | ||||
| MK-14 | Seikatsuhama | 生活浜県 | Life Beach | ||||
| MK-15 | Kaiyushima | 回遊島県 | Wandering Island | ||||
| MK-16 | Nijinoshima | 虹の島県 | Rainbow Island | ||||
| MK-17 | Takarajima | 宝島府 | Treasure Island |
There are 3 different types of prefectures in Mikochi, variying with the urbanisation of the prefecture. (this isn't!)
| Type | Hangen | Romaji | No. | |
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| Metropolis | 都 | to | 1 | Umikyo (海京都 Umikyo-to) |
| Urban Prefecture | 府 | fu | 4 | Takarajima Prefecture (宝島府 Takarajima-fu), Shiokaze Prefecture (潮風府 Shiokaze-fu) and Kaiyo Prefecture (海陽府 Kaiyo-fu) |
| Prefecture | 県 | ken | 12 |
Military
Mikochi's military is the Mikochi Defense Force (MDF), and comprises 3 branches covering Sea, Air and Land. The MDF was created following the implementation of the 1986 constitution, and was a reformed version of the revolutionary forces that won the civil war 6 years prior. The MDF was outlined as a force to protect peace and not one to instigate violence.
Much of the HDF was restructured in 2012, following the reelection of Chancellor XX, XX. The MDF's funding was doubled, with the implementation of the '12-year plan' put in place to triple the strength of the MDF.
Mikochi Coastal Defence Force
The Mikochi Coastal Defence Force (CDF) is a vital branch of Mikochi's armed services, primarily responsible for ensuring maritime safety, security, and environmental protection within the nation's territorial waters and exclusive economic zones. The CDF operates a diverse fleet of vessels, including patrol boats, surveillance vessels, and specialized firefighting and hydrographic survey ships. With its headquarters in Shiokaze, the CDF is also involved in search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement, and disaster response, effectively safeguarding the maritime interests and coastal communities of Mikochi.
Mikochi Air Guard
The Mikochi Air Guard (MAG) serves as the aerial defense wing of Mikochi, tasked with protecting the nation’s airspace and supporting ground operations. The MAG operates a fleet of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and drones, equipped to handle a range of missions from air combat and surveillance to disaster relief and international aid. Based out of various strategic air bases across the country, the MAG is committed to maintaining aerial sovereignty, providing rapid response capabilities, and engaging in multinational exercises to enhance global peace and security.
Mikochi Ground Defence Force
The Mikochi Ground Defence Force (GDF) is the principal land warfare force of Mikochi, dedicated to national defense and emergency response. Comprising several infantry, armored, and artillery units, the MNG is equipped to engage in a wide array of military operations both domestically and internationally. The Guard conducts regular training exercises to maintain high readiness levels and works closely with other national defense forces to ensure the security and stability of Mikochi. Additionally, the MNG plays a critical role in disaster response, aiding in recovery efforts during natural calamities and supporting civil authorities in maintaining law and order.
Imperial Military
Before its surrender and defeat in 1980, Mikochi's military comprised of the Imperial Army and Grand Fleet. These two forces were directly controlled by Mikochi's Tenno, and their creations date back to the Hakkei Dynasty in the 16th century.
War Participation
Mikochi has participated in multiple significant wars, including the Anglian invasion of Aurelia, and the First and Second Aurelian Wars.
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement overview? basic laws? freedoms?
| Regulation | Age | Notes |
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| Consumption of Alchohol | 15 | As advised by the MNHS and with permission from a legal Guardian. |
| Purchase of Alchohol | 18 | |
| Driving | 17 | Mikochi Citizens may start lessons at 16 years and 6 months of age. |
| Voting | 16 | |
| Marriage | 18 | |
| Working | 16 | Mikochi Citizens between 14 - 16 may work no more than 12 hours per week. |
| Gambling | 21 | Citizens may be banned from Gambling by the HNHS |
Human Rights
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Economy
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Agriculture and aquaculture
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Industry and services
cars? shipbuilding? steelworking?
Science and technology
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Tourism
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Infrastructure
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Transportation
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Energy
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Water
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Demographics
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Religion
Shinto? Taoism? Mahayana?
Languages
Hangen!
Education
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Health
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Mikochi National Health Service (HNHS)
Culture
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Contemporary Mikochi culture combines influences from other Azumic nations, Northern Aurelia and the Orient. Traditional Mikochi arts include crafts such as pottery, textiles, woodworking and swords; a unique music performance known as XXX; and other practices such as calligraphy, games and music.
Art and architecture
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Literature and philosophy
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Music
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Performing Arts
musicals? some form of mime? famous playwrites?
Cuisine
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Media
anime? manga? films? magazines?
Sports
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