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'''{{PAGENAME}}''', officially known as the NATIONTYPE of {{PAGENAME}}, is a sovereign state in [[CONTINENT]] on [[Eurth]]. It is bordered by NEIGHBOURINGNATION to the north, NEIGHBOURINGNATION in the east, NEIGHBOURINGNATION to the south, and NEIGHBOURINGNATION in the west.
'''{{PAGENAME}}''', officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of {{PAGENAME}}, is a sovereign state primarily located within [[Aurelia]] on [[Eurth]]. As an island nation, Hangoku has no landborders with any other countries on earth, however it shares a maritime borders with [[Goankok]] to the west. Hangoku is located entirely with the [[Lotus Sea]], with it's easternmost island being located in the Aurelian Shield. Across it's islands, Hangoku's land area is approximately 76,017km², which is spread out across six islands. The capital city of Hangoku is the city of Umikyo, which is also the country's most populated city. Umikyo has roughly 1.3 million inhabitants, however the city's metropolitan area has over eight million residents, spanning 4 prefectures.
 
(1st paragraph. Name. Location. Borders. Approx population and size. Capital city.)


(2nd paragraph. Political system. Short history in 1 sentence. Link with present in 1 sentence. Head of state.)
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== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==


(WIP. Where does your country's name come from? Most RL national names come from a small variety of choice. Some examples: land of a tribe (ex. France, Persia, Mongolia, Russia), characteristic geography (ex. Netherlands, India, Morocco), an old ruler or religious figure (ex. Philippines, San Marino, Europa, Saudi Arabia), the Latin description of a place (ex. Australia, Argentina, Liberia). How is the name pronounced? How is the name translated into other languages?)
The name for Hangoku comes from the Hangen characters '瀚' meaning ocean and '国' meaning country and is pronounced ''Hangoku'' or ''Hankoku''.  
 
Throughout most of the 20th century, Hangoku was known internationally as the Lotus Kingdom and later the Lotus Republic, the name being taken from the sea in which Hangoku is located. Following the [[Hangoku Liberation War]], the new government made an appeal to the international community to standardise the name in all languages as Hangoku.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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(WIP. How did your current country come to be? What were the country's previous incarnations? Was the country part of a union with a neighbour? Which events shaped the way the country is today?)
(WIP. How did your current country come to be? What were the country's previous incarnations? Was the country part of a union with a neighbour? Which events shaped the way the country is today?)
'''Prehistoric to classical history'''
'''Shijin Dynasty'''
Shijin Dynasty (四神朝)
'''Hakkei Dynasty'''
Hakkei Dynasty (八景朝)
'''Kensei Dynasty'''
Kensei Dynasty (剣聖朝)
'''Tengoku Dynasty'''
Tengoku Dynasty (天国朝)
'''Modern History'''


== Politics ==
== Politics ==
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(WIP. Government. Separation of powers. Who rules, how, and for how long? Political parties. What levels of government exist? How about the local level? Who makes the laws? Who deals out your justice? Which government services exist? What is the name of your police? How are the armed forces organised? Foreign affairs, alliances, membership of international organisations.)
(WIP. Government. Separation of powers. Who rules, how, and for how long? Political parties. What levels of government exist? How about the local level? Who makes the laws? Who deals out your justice? Which government services exist? What is the name of your police? How are the armed forces organised? Foreign affairs, alliances, membership of international organisations.)
'''Administrative divisions'''
'''Foreign Relations'''
'''Military'''
'''Law Enforcement'''


== Economy ==
== Economy ==


(WIP. Employment. Exports and imports. International partners. Currency. Energy. Transportation. Science & technology. Unemployment numbers. Tourism. Media.)
(WIP. Employment. Exports and imports. International partners. Currency. Energy. Transportation. Science & technology. Unemployment numbers. Tourism. Media.)
'''Agriculture and aquaculture'''
'''Industry and services'''
'''Science and technology'''
'''Tourism'''
== Infrastructure ==
(WIP.Transportation, Energy, Water)


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==


(WIP. Demographics. Ethnic groups. Social classes. Language. Education. Marriage. Religion. Healthcare. Diseases.)
(WIP. Demographics. Ethnic groups. Social classes. Language. Education. Marriage. Religion. Healthcare. Diseases.)
'''Religion'''
'''Languages'''
'''Education'''
'''Health'''


== Culture ==
== Culture ==


(WIP. Cuisine. Literature. Visual arts. Art. Architecture. Entertainment. Music & Radio. Television. Cuisine. Local customs. Clothing. Morality. Sports. Stereotypes. Your national symbols such as the flag and national anthem. Public holidays and festivities.)
(WIP. Cuisine. Literature. Visual arts. Art. Architecture. Entertainment. Music & Radio. Television. Cuisine. Local customs. Clothing. Morality. Sports. Stereotypes. Your national symbols such as the flag and national anthem. Public holidays and festivities.)
Contemporary Hangoku culture combines influences from other Azumic nations, Northern Aurelia and the Orient. Traditional Hangoku 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'''
'''Literature and philosophy'''
'''Performing Arts'''
'''Cuisine'''
'''Media'''
'''Sports'''


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:32, 2 April 2024

Hangoku

Flag of Hangoku
Flag
Map of Hangoku
Map of Hangoku
CapitalUmikyo
LargestGreater Umikyo
Official languagesAzumic
Government
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)549,989,258,274 estimate
• Per capita
17,021

Hangoku, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Hangoku, is a sovereign state primarily located within Aurelia on Eurth. As an island nation, Hangoku has no landborders with any other countries on earth, however it shares a maritime borders with Goankok to the west. Hangoku is located entirely with the Lotus Sea, with it's easternmost island being located in the Aurelian Shield. Across it's islands, Hangoku's land area is approximately 76,017km², which is spread out across six islands. The capital city of Hangoku is the city of Umikyo, which is also the country's most populated city. Umikyo has roughly 1.3 million inhabitants, however the city's metropolitan area has over eight million residents, spanning 4 prefectures.

(2nd paragraph. Political system. Short history in 1 sentence. Link with present in 1 sentence. Head of state.)

(3rd paragraph. Economy in 2 sentences. International relations in 1 sentence.)

Etymology

The name for Hangoku comes from the Hangen characters '瀚' meaning ocean and '国' meaning country and is pronounced Hangoku or Hankoku.

Throughout most of the 20th century, Hangoku was known internationally as the Lotus Kingdom and later the Lotus Republic, the name being taken from the sea in which Hangoku is located. Following the Hangoku Liberation War, the new government made an appeal to the international community to standardise the name in all languages as Hangoku.

Geography

(WIP. Landscape. Climate. Where exactly is your country compared to others on the global map? Describe the landscape, plants, and animals. Which mountains and rivers are important to include? Describe are the climate and seasons? How does geography determine where people live? Are there areas separated from one another? How about cities? This will greatly help you with the next part of history.)

History

(WIP. How did your current country come to be? What were the country's previous incarnations? Was the country part of a union with a neighbour? Which events shaped the way the country is today?)

Prehistoric to classical history


Shijin Dynasty

Shijin Dynasty (四神朝)

Hakkei Dynasty

Hakkei Dynasty (八景朝)

Kensei Dynasty

Kensei Dynasty (剣聖朝)

Tengoku Dynasty

Tengoku Dynasty (天国朝)

Modern History

Politics

Head of State.
Head of Government.

(WIP. Government. Separation of powers. Who rules, how, and for how long? Political parties. What levels of government exist? How about the local level? Who makes the laws? Who deals out your justice? Which government services exist? What is the name of your police? How are the armed forces organised? Foreign affairs, alliances, membership of international organisations.)

Administrative divisions


Foreign Relations


Military


Law Enforcement

Economy

(WIP. Employment. Exports and imports. International partners. Currency. Energy. Transportation. Science & technology. Unemployment numbers. Tourism. Media.)

Agriculture and aquaculture


Industry and services


Science and technology


Tourism

Infrastructure

(WIP.Transportation, Energy, Water)

Demographics

(WIP. Demographics. Ethnic groups. Social classes. Language. Education. Marriage. Religion. Healthcare. Diseases.)


Religion


Languages


Education


Health

Culture

(WIP. Cuisine. Literature. Visual arts. Art. Architecture. Entertainment. Music & Radio. Television. Cuisine. Local customs. Clothing. Morality. Sports. Stereotypes. Your national symbols such as the flag and national anthem. Public holidays and festivities.)

Contemporary Hangoku culture combines influences from other Azumic nations, Northern Aurelia and the Orient. Traditional Hangoku 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


Literature and philosophy


Performing Arts


Cuisine


Media


Sports

References