Wallenland
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The United Kingdom of Wallenland | |
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| Motto: Wallen: 𞤂𞤭𞤦𞤫𞥈𞤪𞤼𞤢𞥇𞤲𞤣𞤮 𞤺𞤢𞤲 𞤶𞤢𞥈𞤤𞤸𞤮 (Libértàndo gan jálho) Qoati: Liberdade e Deus English: Freedom and God | |
| Anthem: Wallen: 𞤖𞤭𞥈𞤲𞤮𞥂𞤮 𞤨𞤢𞤤 𞤣𞤢𞤤𞤨𞤢𞤼𞤪𞤭𞥈𞤮𞤼𞤢𞥈𞤲𞤣𞤢𞤾𞤢𞥈𞤲 (Híno'o pal dalpatríotándaván) Qoati: Hino dos Patriotas  | |
| Capital and largest city | San Nikolo |
| Official languages | Wallen Qoati |
| Religion | WIP |
| Demonym(s) | Wallenlander |
| Government | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
• King | Tiàgò III pā Wálolénlò |
| Kórtèz Hókoà-zá-jápà-láhàti | |
| Legislature | Grand Assembly |
| Higher Chamber | |
| Lower Chamber | |
| Establishment | |
• Quetanan proprietary colony | mid 1500s |
• Skithan-Quetanan dominion | 1734 |
• Quetanan dominion | 1878 |
• Independence | 14th of November, 1957 |
| Area | |
• Total | 45,200 km2 (17,500 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2022 census | 34.08 million |
• Density | 754/km2 (1,952.9/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | $106.13 billion |
• Per capita | $9,343 |
| Gini | 44 medium |
| HDI (2022) | 0.670 medium |
| Currency | Wallenlander Real (WR) |
| Time zone | UTC-1 |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +49 |
| Internet TLD | .wl |
Wallenland or by its native name Wálolénlò-hátoà; officially known as the United Kingdom of Wallenland, is a multi-island country situated in the Cantalle Ocean and the Catahle Sea to its west, sharing a maritime border with Baystate to the south-west and geographically close to Terehan to the east and Kahului-Kanau to the south-east. The capital city, Valhókoà, serves as the nation's main commercial and political centre, and the largest and most populous city in Wallenland with more than 1.47 million residents, followed by Bàndarilàlaota, Wālabàndaril and Saon Kóderò.
First inhabited by humans from around 3000-1000 BC, the Wallenlander islands existed in total isolation till the arrival of Emmirian sailors in the 10th Century. Soon, merchants and religious figures began arriving to the islands and established several port towns; by the beginning of the 14th Century, much of the western Wallenlander islands was dominated by a growing class of Emmirian nobility born on the islands. Quetanan explorers such as the likes of Almirian Gamor and Miguelito Passos encountered the islands in the early 1500s and by the 1600s various forts and settlements under were set up, often fighting against the natives in conflicts collectively known as the First Wallenlander Wars until the creation of the Dominion of New in 1575 under proper imperial overlook. After the vassalisation of Quetana by Skith in 1709, forced concessions of land and money from the Quetanans to the new [[]] were made and subsequent native raids increased on trading posts, settlements and even forts with many dead, injured, or kidnapped due to the natives' master guerilla warfare and . Eventually, the Skithans decided on a median party that would establish order throughout native territory whilst representing , choosing the tribe.
By mid-to-late 1700s, the Wálolénlò had garnered larger influence and dominance over southern natives and by the start of Barretoan Wars, most of the clans were conquered. The Walén remained neutral in the war until several Skithan massacres and lootings caused the Wálolénlò to side with the Quetanans in reprisal attacks and ambushes. However, Quetanan-Wálolénlò relations broke down shortly after the Barretoan Wars as Quetana intended to fully centralise the state by drawing the Wallenlander islands closer whilst the Wallenlanders wanted to keep their autonomy - leading to the 2nd Wallenlander Wars that lasted till 1878 when the was signed on July 18th, formally bringing conflict to a rest. On August 21st the First Constitution of the Dominion was signed, creating the Dominion of Wallenland. In 1912, the Wallene Civil War occurred due to a succession crisis, economic hardship and rise of nationalism. The war between the Liberals and conservatives over their proposed monarchs: Bájágàgiàŕáta pā Wālolénlò and Jòrgé pā Wālolénlò, respectively; the Liberals eventually won the war and a treaty signed at Sandan Manor in 1915.
A cultural golden age came after the civil war that lasted for nearly four decades but was disrupted by the World War with young Wallenlander men conscripted into the Wallenland Regiment following Quetana's entrance in the war. After the war, the question of independence had arisen once again with pro-independence groups and sentiments rising to a new high and significant displeasure over the new status quo with the continued military activity on the islands, decreasing quality of life, continued discrimination and poor standards leading to riots and worker strikes that often led to a bloody response and the instalment of martial law, culminating in the that led to the end of martial law and a vote on independence on November 3rd, 1957 - 10 days later, the results were revealed with an overwhelming 97.7% having voted in favour of independence. ...
Etymology
The title Wallenland or Wálolénlò-hátoà originally derives from the Wálolénlò tribe, a tribe ruled [[]] big turtle and the suffix -land later added by Skithan cartographers and state-officials. Other variations include the Qoati Wallenlândia.
History
Pre-History (Before 900)
Main article: Pre-Colonial Wallenland
Wallenland is theorised to have been inhabited by humans who migrated around 5 - 3 KYA from Adula, the Wallenlander islands were separated into several independent tribes governed by a vájònò who often gave tribute to a greater authority known as the wálovájònò, who would serve as a major religious and political figure and mediatator of rivalries and conflicts between the tribes.
This relationship of tributes, allegiance and loyalty (to a certain extent) from the individual vájònò to the wálovájònò and in return, the wálovájònò would recognise the vájònò's legitimacy and maintaining, or often improving, their religious and political stature.
Emmirian Contact (900 - 1500)
Main article: Colonial Wallenland (900 - 1878)
Then, by around the early to middle 900s, Emmirian merchants began to visit the islands to trade for goods and slaves and establish ports along the western coast. These merchants and their future generations would gradually etch themselves into Wallene society and dominate much of the Wallene islands, able to maintain power over the trade routes with a more developed military and introducing Islam and its standards and the Emmirian language would weaken the traditional fajèkap authority. This would bring about the vájònògò increasing independence from the wálovájònò and eventually, disregarding the old guard which saw the ' influence dwindle until the title was nothing much but meaningless.
The more wealthier and powerful Emmirians then began to establish sultantes and emirates after the significant losses of Emmirian land and power in the 1300s, overseeing the spread of Islam throughout the archipelago - an action that still resounds in modern-day demographics
Quetanan colonisation (1500 - 1709)
Quetanan contact would occur in the early 1500s as Quetanan navigators such as Almirian Gamor and Miguelito Passos began to use the islands as stop-over and progressively, the Quetana Empire began to send settlers and establish settlements. Gradually, they became victorious through the 1st Wallenlander Wars between Quetanan colonists and the natives in the 16th Century and would lead to the beginning of Quetanan domination for over 400 years, which saw the introduction of Quetanan culture and Verdusan Catholicism and military and maritime advancements.
Skithan Conquest and Colonisation (1709 - 1841)
The Skithan vassalisation of Quetana in 1709 during the Skithan Expansionist War saw the mass loss of autonomy of the CIIEQ and the relinquishment of three important ports: Porto de Nova Ledua, Porto de Nova Vongane, and Porto da Vitória Tarijar. This and along with the establishment of the more favoured Skithan Spice Islands Royal Company; the SSIRC in the same treaty would bring the CIIEQ into economic decline until its closure in 1841. Though the coastal regions were mostly dealt with and loyal colonial settlements were built, further inland still existed the chiefdoms - fighting and trading amongst each other along with Quetanan and now Skithan traders and entrepueners. Raids were common amongst the chiefdoms, however, as authority and military strength weakened in the Quetanan territories and the SSIRC employed less prepared volunteers into militias, the raids expanded to Quetanan and Skithan holdings which would hinder both economically, so, a decision between the two companies following a meeting in Skithiana was made to establish a greater dominion through the few loyalist chiefdoms with the more stronger and formidable Walén and their war-like chief, Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona pā Walén being chosen.
The Walén waged several wars against other neighbouring chiefs and with the aid of the companies, had soon dominated Lenajāpe by 1757. After fifty years, much of the islands had now been Conquered by the Walén and were administered as a joint Skithan-Quetanan zone governed by the Logulika dynasty. This co-existence would only last for less than 40 years with the occurrence of the Barretoan Wars. At first, the Skithans held regular sieges against the Quetanan and vice versa without an end and the Walén staying neutral until the Walīnelóklawā Massacre which brought Walén warriors to join the Quetanans and fight off the Skithan forces, sealing the Skithan fate after the Quetanan victory at the Battle of the Passos Channel.
Path to Dominionhood (1841 - 1878)
Main article: History of Wallenland (1841 - 1878)
After the Barretoan Wars and the dissolution of the CIIEQ in 1841, Quetana began to set up the Wallene islands as a proper colony.
However, the years of self-governance from minimal foreign interference led to the now Wallens protesting against this integration, preferring the minimal interference from Quetana and recognised autonomy - this disagreement often lead to conflict between the two sides until the signing of the Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua on the 18th of July 1878.
The treaty would have had Quetana officially establish a dominion - the Dominion of Wallenland with fajè Ula'adàn Dū'akar pā Walén, grandson of Dulá Līne'erena Lenàkiona pā Walén as regent of the dominion of Wallenland and the Quetanan monarch as the de jure head of state.
Self Governance and Nationalism (1878 - 1912)
Main article: History of Wallenland (1878 - 1912)
Thirty four days after the signature of the Treaty of Porto de Nova Ledua, the First Hoħoà'elekfajè'ipà was held in Fort Santa Maria, Vista de Santa Maria (now, Baihá pā Lénkavoàla Wākai'akar) with Ula'adàn and his heir apparent, Hoħoàtére'alo Oasádwa'oāp pā Walén; four loyal fajès from the other Wallene islands; the mayor of Vista de Santa Maria, Mikaha Duncunner; the governor-generals of Ilhas de Especiarias do Sul and Ilhas de Especiarias do Norte - Guilherme de Trinidade and Afonso Vento respectively; and three dignitaries of Heraldo I's court, all present to sign the First Constitution of the Dominion which would set the boundaries of the concerned parties and the principles of future constitutions.
Civil War (1912 - 1915)
Main article: The Wallene Civil War (1912 - 1915)
The Wallene Civil War occurred following the death of the 3rd Regent, Lawā Gàgoimakar Lodū pā Walén who left no heir since all three of his children had died before 1910, economic collapse, growing nationalist sentiments and growing political tensions between the liberals and their proposed monarch Pípiolīne Alo Paopāveitàńe pā Walén and the conservatives and Kiololojàka Farańja pā Walén.
Without Quetanan intervention as they too were suffering political instability, the dominion was divided and following the Bank of the South Square Riot, war was declared.
After 3 years of gruelling guerilla warfare, a republican coup d'état, assassinations and riots - the liberals won and Pípiolīne Alo Paopāveitàńe pā Walén was crowned as queen.
Question of Wallene independence and Cultural Golden Age (1915 - 1950)
Main article: History of Wallenland (1915 - 1954) and Wallenland Renaissance
Despite the devastation post-civil war and the worldwide economic depression in the 1920s, a cultural golden age emerged which revitalised Sidifism the Ońilo language during their gradual deaths, traditional music, dance and poetry, Wallene athletic clubs were formed and schools built to teach Wallene culture and identity.
Several well-educated Wallens formed gentlemen's clubs, discussing ideas concerning Wallenland and the question of independence. Figures such as Ronaldo Bəpa'ulatajāpe'alo; Kiololoba Ha'oāpońilokàvné; Lawāpípio'alo Pípiolīne; and Morgan Singh Gladforde desired greater autonomy or independence, inspired by the independence of other colonies.
World War (1950 - 1954)
Main article: World War (Iearth)
On March 5th 1950, Quetana declared war against Drambenburg after several accounts of Drambenburgian warships and submarines attacking shipping and civilian ships. Blue Eye Harbour was used by the Allies due to its strategic and closed location in the Cantalle theatre. Nonetheless, several Drambenburgian and, to a lesser extent, DSC vessels continued to terrorise the Cantalle Ocean.
Naval skirmishes occurred around the islands and air raids on Wallene towns and cities saw frequent destruction, though this lessened into the later stages of the war.
Though the Sarbâzân-muqaddasūna were successful with their recruitment following Quetana's entrance in the war, numbers were still low so conscription was deemed necessary. The conscription of Wallene men into the Quetanan Armed Forces was received harshly by Wallens with attacks and riots directed towards the drafting offices, though some (especially the pro-independence groups) saw it as a golden opportunity to train the men in case of a bloody war of independence. Over 20,000 eligible Wallene men were conscripted into the Wallenland Regiment, divided into 20 battalions. The regiment saw minimal fighting and were stationed in mainly other Quetanan overseas territories and proper Quetana until their deployment in Vulkaria in Operation Pelican Spanning and the liberation of Haduastan - overall, an estimated 8,038 were killed in combat and a further 129 civilian casualities between 1950 and 1954.
Contemporary Wallenland (1954 - present)
Main articles: History of Wallenland (1954 - 1970), 1971 - 1995, 1995 - 2010 and Red War (Wallenland)
Post-war Wallenland saw the return of the independence question, with Wallene nationalism and revivalism reaching its third peak. Pro-independence protests erupted across the dominion, often ending in violent put-downs by colonial authorities and even the military, though this only seemingly fuelled the independence movement. Many pro-independence figures were arrested and entire organisations were shut down, though they still maintained a regular presence. Eventually, in late March of 1957, the Libínas hā Walénhátao Protests occurred following mass unemployment rates, declining quality of life, declining work standards, corruption in the government, decreasing popularity of Farańja Dūlén Asa'ovlioká pā Walén, military and police brutality, imprisonment of several pro-independence figures and the decades-long discrimation and segregation of native Wallens. The protests were led by a coalition of pro-independence groups, involving students; workers; farmers and the ordinary citizen that lasted for more than 63 days, with rallies dealt with violent proficiency and the killings of several important independence figures, then the declaration of martial law and the abolishment of the Grand Assembly. However this would only strengthen the independence movement, resulting in the penultimate Freedom Rally of August which saw over 14,000 Wallens marching from Làvaodĺama to Vao'okoà or around 16 miles.
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Geography and Environment
Wallenland consists of five major islands that make up the Wallene Archipelago - Lenajāpe, Alāmpaopā, Vaolén, Bәpakaita, and Kiololojāpe along with several minor atolls which have been a subject of international dispute.
Geology
The Wallene Archipelago were formed by volcanic activity initiated at an undersea magma source called the Wallene hotspot. The process is continuing to build islands; the tectonic plate beneath much of the Cantalle Ocean continually moves ____ and the hotspot remains relatively stationary, slowly creating new volcanoes.
The last volcanic eruption outside Lenajāpe Island occurred at Bafәpèfén on Alāmpaopā before the late 19th century. In 1837, Mount Bapò'iliop exploded; it is the one the deadliest eruptions known to have occurred in the modern era. Up to 8,609 warriors and their families marching on were killed by the eruption. Volcanic activity and subsequent erosion have created impressive geological features.
On the volcanoes' flanks, slope instability has generated damaging earthquakes and related tsunamis, particularly in 1837 and 1977. Catastrophic debris avalanches on the ocean island volcanoes' submerged flanks have created steep cliffs.
Bapò'iliop erupted in December 2023, opening 24 fissure vents on its western rift zone. The eruption destroyed at least ~300 buildings and this, coupled with the lava flows and the sulfur dioxide fumes, necessitated the evacuation of more than 12,000 inhabitants from their neighborhoods and communities.
Climate
The climate is tropical, with a hot and humid season from November to March with temperatures between 24 and 28 °C (75.2 and 82.4 °F), and a cooler, dry season from July to September with temperatures between 19 and 22 °C (66.2 and 71.6 °F), linked by two short interstices. The tropical climate is strongly moderated by the oceanic influence and the trade winds that attenuate humidity, which can be close to 80%. The average annual temperature is 24 °C, with historical extremes of 6.3 and 42.7 °C (43.34 and 108.86 °F).
The rainfall records show that precipitation differs greatly from island to island. The 2,500 millimetres (98 in) of rainfall recorded in are three times the average of . There are also dry periods. Between December and April, tropical depressions and hurricanes can cause winds to exceed a speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph), with gusts of 250 kilometres per hour (160 mph) and very abundant rainfall.
Fauna and Flora
There are unique fauna and flora that are endemic to the islands with over 5,837 species; 3,496 genera; 1,662 families seen and recorded only in Wallenland, with life thought to have arrived there by wind, waves (i.e., by ocean currents), and wings (i.e., birds, insects, and any seeds that they may have carried on their feathers). Despite its large number of bird, reptile, and fish species, Wallenland has remarkably few mammal species: ten, of which six are endemic.