Hangoku

Hangoku
Flag Coat of arms of Hangoku Coat of arms
Map of Hangoku Map of Hangoku
Capital	Umikyo
Largest	Greater Umikyo
Official languages	Hangen
Government
• Chancellor	Kurogane, Kenshin
Establishment
• Reorganisation of the Shijin Dynasty	803 CE
• 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	0.725 high
Time zone	UTC-8
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	left
Internet TLD	.hk

Hangoku (Hangen: 瀚国), officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Hangoku, is an island country mainly located within the Lotus Sea in north-west Aurelia, with a smaller territory off the coast of Alharu. Hangoku sits south of Esonice and shared a maritime border with Goankok to the west. Hangoku has a land area of approximately 76,017km² and a population of 32.3 million, mainly spread out across it's 6 largest islands.

Hangoku'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 Hangoku economy,

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Since the end of the Second Hangoku Civil War, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Hangoku has seen yearly growth for almost 40 years, which currently sits at $549,989,258,274. Hangoku's economy has traditionally been driven by primary sector goods, however Hangoku has started to transition into the secondary and tertiary sectors, such as commerce, tourism and manufacturing . Hangoku is a newly industrialised mixed economy, with a high ranking Human Development Index and very high Gini coefficient. Hangoku's primary exports are automobiles, consumer goods and fish.

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 Second Hangoku Civil War, the new government made an appeal to the international community to standardise the name in all languages as Hangoku.

Geography

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Cities

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History

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Shijin Dynasty (803 - 1203)

Shijin Dynasty (四神朝)

Hakkei Dynasty (1204 - 1643)

Hakkei Dynasty (八景朝)

Kensei Dynasty (1644 - 1820

Kensei Dynasty (剣聖朝)

Tengoku Dynasty (1821 - 1980)

Tengoku Dynasty (天国朝)

Politics

Head of State.

Head of Government.

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Administrative divisions

Prefectures

Hangoku is divided into [number] of prefectures, each overseen by an elected govenor and legislature. The Prefectures of Hangoku are grouped into three regions.

List of prefectures in Hangoku.

ISO	Region	Prefecture	Hangen	Meaning	Prefecture Capital	Population	Area	Population Density
HK-01	One	Akahama	赤浜県	Red Beach	Akahama (City)
HK-02	One	Hanasui	花水県	Flower Water	Ryugu
HK-03	One	Hinohama	陽浜県	Sun Beach	Namiura
HK-04	One	Kaiyo	海陽府	Ocean Sun	Tetsugawa
HK-05	One	Midorinoumi	緑の海県	Green Sea	Asahimura
HK-06	One	Shiokaze	潮風府	Sea Breeze	Shiokaze (Ward)
HK-07	One	Umikyo	海京都	Sea Capital	Umikyo (Ward)
HK-08	One	Aozorashima	青空島県	Blue Sky Island
HK-09	Two	Hinayama	日向山県	Sunny Mountain
HK-10	Two	Ishigaki	石垣県	Stone Wall
HK-11	Two	Kazetani	風谷県	Wind Valley
HK-12	Two	Kitagishi	北岸県	North Coast
HK-13	Two	Sakurazaki	桜崎県	Sakura Cape
HK-14	Two	Seikatsuhama	生活浜県	Life Beach
HK-15	Three	Kaiyushima	回遊島県	Wandering Island
HK-16	Three	Nijinoshima	虹の島県	Rainbow Island
HK-17	Three	Takarajima	宝島府	Treasure Island

There are 3 different types of prefectures in Hangoku, variying with the urbanisation of the prefecture.

Types of Prefecture

Type	Hangen	Romaji	No.
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

Umikyo Special Economic Area

The Umikyo Special Economic Area (USEA), is a Special Economic Zone covering the four cities of Umikyo City, Shiokaze City, Kaiyo City and Hanasui City. The USEA was created by incumbant Chancellor Kurogane Kenshin in 2018 following her election to office. The USEA has different taxation laws and customs than the rest of Hangoku, in an effort to promote the growth of Hangoku's service sector.

Whilst each city maintains it's own police force, the Umikyo Metropolitan Police (UMP) was created in 2019 and covers the entire SEZ.

Special Wards of the Umikyo Special Economic Area

ISO	City	Special Ward	Hangen	Population	Area	Population Density
USEA-0	Umikyo	Umikyo
USEA-02	Umikyo	Megumi
USEA-03	Umikyo	Kogyo
USEA-04	Umikyo	Shijo
USEA-05	Umikyo	Morioka
USEA-06	Umikyo	Hikariyama
USEA-07	Umikyo	Minatomi
USEA-08	Shiokaze	Kawaguchi
USEA-09	Shiokaze	Shiokaze
USEA-10	Shiokaze	Ginsei
USEA-11	Shiokaze	Shinkawa
USEA-12	Hanasui	Seikyo
USEA-13	Hanasui	Ryugu
USEA-14	Kaiyo	UNNAMED
USEA-15	Kaiyo	Tetsugawa
USEA-16	Kaiyo	Kaiyo
USEA-17	Kaiyo	Aishi

Foreign Relations

foreign relations overview/table?

Military

Hangoku's military is the Hangoku Defence Force (HDF), and comprises 3 branches covering Sea, Air and Land. The HDF 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 HDF 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 HDF's funding was doubled, with the implementation of the '12-year plan' put in place to triple the strength of the HDF.

Hangoku Coast Guard

The Hangoku Coast Guard (HCG) is a vital branch of Hangoku's armed services, primarily responsible for ensuring maritime safety, security, and environmental protection within the nation's territorial waters and exclusive economic zones. The HCG operates a diverse fleet of vessels, including patrol boats, surveillance vessels, and specialized firefighting and hydrographic survey ships. With its headquarters in Shiokaze, the HCG is also involved in search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement, and disaster response, effectively safeguarding the maritime interests and coastal communities of Hangoku.

Hangoku Air Guard

The Hangoku Air Guard (HAG) serves as the aerial defense wing of Hangoku, tasked with protecting the nation’s airspace and supporting ground operations. The HAG 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 HAG is committed to maintaining aerial sovereignty, providing rapid response capabilities, and engaging in multinational exercises to enhance global peace and security.

Hangoku National Guard

The Hangoku National Guard (HNG) is the principal land warfare force of Hangoku, dedicated to national defense and emergency response. Comprising several infantry, armored, and artillery units, the HNG 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 Hangoku. Additionally, the HNG plays a critical role in disaster response, aiding in recovery efforts during natural calamities and supporting civil authorities in maintaining law and order.

History

Before its surrender and defeat in 1980, Hangoku's military comprised of the Imperial Army and Grand Fleet. These two forces were directly controlled by Hangoku's Tenno, and their creations date back to the Hakkei Dynasty in the 16th century.

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Law Enforcement

Law enforcement overview? basic laws? freedoms?

Age restricted activities

Regulation	Age	Notes
Consumption of Alchohol	15	As advised by the HNHS and with permission from a legal Guardian.
Purchase of Alchohol	18
Driving	17	Hangoku Citizens may start lessons at 16 years and 6 months of age.
Voting	16
Marriage	18
Working	16	Hangoku 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

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

Agriculture and aquaculture

fishing? farming? rice?

Industry and services

cars? shipbuilding? steelworking?

Tourism

popular areas, tourism policies

Infrastructure

overview?

Transportation

trains, airports, ferries?

Energy

how is it made?

Water

water supply? clean water? sewage?

Demographics

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Religion

Shinto? Taoism? Mahayana?

Languages

Hangen!

Education

primary, secondary, college, university?

Health

mortality, birth rates, diseases, access to health?

Hangoku National Health Service (HNHS)

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

Paintings? statues? famous artists?

Literature and philosophypoems? popular books? famous writers?

Music

popular instruments? famous singers/bands?

Hangoku National Music Chart

Performing Arts

musicals? some form of mime? famous playwrites?

Cuisine

food! famous chefs?

Media

anime? manga? films? magazines?

Sports

gaming? racing? association football? tennis? badminton? famous sportspeople?