Yashu
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Holy State of Yashu यासु को पवित्र राज्य (Yashune) | |
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| Capital | Thunmanu |
| Largest city | Sanphehari |
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| Religion | |
| Demonym(s) | Yashune |
| Government | Unitary Elective Theocratic Absolute Monarchy |
• Master Nakchhong | Tenzin Dorji |
• Regent | Ngawang Pema |
| Legislature | none |
| Area | |
• Total | 263,906 km2 (101,895 sq mi) (55th) |
| Population | |
• 3000 census | 113,523 (80th) |
• Density | 0.4/km2 (1.0/sq mi) (79th) |
| GDP (PPP) | 3000 estimate |
• Total | $796.1 million (80th) |
• Per capita | $7,013 (79th) |
| GDP (nominal) | 3000 estimate |
• Total | $113.6 million (80th) |
• Per capita | $1,001 (79th) |
| Gini (3000) | 29.7 low (14th) |
| HDI (3000) | 0.628 medium (67th) |
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| Time zone | UTC+6 (Himalayan Standard Time) |
Yashu, officially the Holy State of Yashu, is a nation in central Asia. It is bordered by Nosha to the southwest, Tydo to the southeast, and the Goby Uninhabitable Region (GUR) to the north and east. It has a coast with Bosten Lake to the north in the western part of the country.
Yashu ranks high in civil liberties, high in HRC-FS human rights, and moderately high in political freedom. Yashu is one of the most religious countries in the world and adheres strictly to religious practices. There are few restrictive laws in place, however criminal penalties are extremely harsh. Political freedom is protected and each Nakchhong is elected by the people.
Yashu’s economy is small and mainly trades with Bo, Bharat, Nosha, Tydo, and Turky with occasional trade with Tojik through the GUR. Yashu produces agriculture, salt, shellfish, and a small amount of oil. Yashu is considered the economic gateway to the North Asian Square. There have been multiple attempts to expand into the GUR from which little progress has been made.
Etymology
The word Yashu is of unknown origin, however the reigning theory is that it was named after a holy site in the small town of Ashirati for the Kirant religions. On the site there is the Yashune Shrine, which has become a place of pilgrimage for the Kirant people. The shrine, along with it's builder and shamman, Dhana Taman, is credited for unifying the various Kirant religions and groups and server as a symbol of unification. It is reported that Taman was told the name during a session of deep meditation that lasted for two full days.