Zapote

People's Democratic Republic of Zapote Cộng Hòa Dân chủ Nhân Dân Sapôchê
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Motto: "Con đường của Kung" "The Way of the Kung"
Anthem: Mặt trời đỏ của Sapôchê (The Red Sun of Zapote)
Capital	Pers
Largest city	Yamarano
Recognised national languages	Zapoten
Ethnic groups	Zapotens 80% Others 20%
Demonym(s)	Zapoten
Government	Unitary Socialist one-party republic
• Premier	Sun Sao
• President of the National Congress	Hoàng Minh Tu
• Secretary of the Party	Trần Ðức Hu
Legislature	National Congress
• Upper house	National People's Senate
• Lower house	National People's Commune
Establishment
• Establishment of the Zapoten First Empire	190 B.C.E.
• Establishment of the Zapoten Republic	1905
• Establishment of the Zapoten Federal Republic	1920
• Establishment of the Zapoten People's Democratic Republic	1931
• New Constitution	1990
Population
• 2020 estimate	1,525,878,816
• 2015 census	1,485,713,457
GDP (PPP)	2019 estimate
• Total	$28.692 trillion
• Per capita	$18,804
GDP (nominal)	2017 estimate
• Total	$18.977 trillion
• Per capita	$12,437
HDI (2020)	PeePeePooPoo
Currency	Zapoten Dong (ZD)
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Driving side	right
Internet TLD	.ZP

Zapote (Zapoten:Sapôchê) officially the People's Democratic Republic of Zapote Zapoten:Cộng Hòa Dân chủ Nhân Dân Sapôchê) is a sovereign state in eastern Vastasia bordering the Venerian Sea. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.52 billion in 2020. As a one-party state led by the Zapote Revolutionary Communist Party (ZRCP), the country is officially divided into 31 provinces, 6 municipalities, and 3 autonomous regions.

History

First Civil War

Meeting of the Great Crane Society

Following the western expedition, and the forceful opening of the Talian Dynasty to outsiders, a merchant class established itself to trade with foreigners. Although these merchants suffered backlash for their apparent openness to interact with foreigners, they increasingly became wealthy and held a near monopoly on what little industry existed in the country. Increasing numbers of Zapotens primarily from these wealthy merchant families sought an education outside of the country. Although they were in number, these student groups began to enjoy life outside of the Talian Dynasty and explore differing political beliefs and ideas, concepts with which they returned to Zapote seeking to spread the western way of life. The Great Crane Society was formed in 1893, by 15 members who devoted afternoons to discussing ways in which the country could benefit from western ways of life and thinking, in the context of a Constitutional monarchy which would maintain the Talian Dynasty, and exercise power and legitimacy from the Emperors long and rich history and tradition.

Coup of 1990

Zapoten vehicles outside Edrona in early January 1990

By 1986 the Venerian Spring was in full swing, with the Zapoten Democracy League leading the protests inside Zapote. Although the protests were considerably less frequent and massive as those in other Socialist countries, the inability and the apparent split inside the Zapoten Socialist Party over how best to deal with the situation resulted in tensions inside the party. Bin Tan which had remained adamant on supporting Socialist governments worldwide was shocked when popular protests in Medan resulted in a bloodbath as government and protesters fought in the streets of the capital, Bin Tan unwilling to allow the Medan government to fall deployed the ZPA to invade Medan in December 1989 after the Medan Secretary Julius Souček announced free elections the following year. Members of the Venerian Treaty refused to aid in the invasion of Medan when they suffered from similar problems, Bin Tan instructed Zapoten forces to intervene wherever necessary to prevent the collapse of the Socialist governments.

Growing tension inside the Socialist party resulted in the calling of special elections for the Secretary of the Party, as a faction mainly lead by Vice-Secretary Guan Jin sought to unseat Bin Tan as they feared his continued rhetoric could result in a popular uprising or the collapse of the Venerian Treaty itself as dissent among its members increased. On the morning of the 15th of January 1990 Zapoten forces in Stenia engaged protesters and Stenian armed forces, as the Stenian government expulsed the Zapoten army of its borders and opted to leave the Venerian Treaty, triggering a domino effect within the members of the treaty, as Zapoten forces engaged national armed forces in 4 other countries. Fearing an immediate collapse of the Treaty and with news of army units deserting their posts and joining the protesters in numerous cities in the country resulted in Guan Ji and his supporters launching a coup against Bin Tan and his supporters. Although Guan Ji was able to overthrow the government and arrest Bin Tan as he entered the Party headquarters, the news of the successful coup resulted in 15 out of the 18 members of the Venerian Treaty opting to leave the alliance. Protests in Zapote escalated, and fearing a popular uprising Guan agreed to enact reforms on the country, while maintaining the party.

The First Republic Day parade in 1991 celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the 1990 Coup

Geography

The Kung River

Great Plateau

Government

Zapote is a one-party state led by the Zapoten Revolutionary Communist Party. The President of the National Congress is the titular head of state, elected by the National Congress. The ZRCP elects its secretary who appoints the Premier. The Premier is the head of government and the politburo which is the de facto decision making body in Zapote, the incumbent premier is Sun Shake Sao, the incumbent president is Hoàng Minh Tu, and the incumbent Secretary of the ZRCP is Trần Ðức Hu.

The National Congress is a 4576 seat bicameral body composed of the National People's Senate as its top house with 1525 members, and the lower house of the National People's Commune with 3051 members. Members to both houses are elected democratically by the populace from a list of pre-approved ZRCP candidates.

Political Divisions

31 provinces, 6 municipalities, and 3 autonomous regions.

Province	Capital	Population	Province	Capital	Population
Astan	Baopal	39,536,747	Naraha	Iwayama	36,362,627
An Duc	Mei Lang	23,175,326	Nonsu	Watasaki	39,211,415
Bisai	Shibiro	33,152,637	North Uiwon Autonomous Region	Nezgena	35,151,673
Edesna	Edrona	59,637,373	Ongoya Municipality	Ongoya	13,574,853
Engaika	Ersai	41,152,642	Onkana	Osjaka	45,421,637
Hegani	Inchan	56,151,632	Rahae	Danchang	43,147,376
Horohama	Meidong	53,516,738	Ransunai	Borsu	46,373,851
Inista	Hamsan	52,627,742	Sakhet	Toukami	39,162,838
Inska	Jalong	51,525,742	Sankla	Bikhon	35,637,471
Jinyang	Nanaka	42,526,747	Senungawa	Taizhou	42,262,736
Kaisaka	Kipchu	41,531,521	South Uiwon Autonomous Region	Asagawa	35,151,621
Kansai Municipality	Kansai	13,858,474	Split Municipality	Split	11,252,637
Khuga Autonomous Region	Sarinan	32,515,632	Taesan	Varis	48,516,262
Koreali	Busan	58,252,516	Terjasa	Nosiva	47,142,638
Kudong	Shangyou	52,694,831	Yamarano Capital Province	Pers	29,970,693
Kurei Municipality	Kurei	16,325,748	Yelai	Yars	27,262,859
Laitaka Municipality	Laitaka	15,694,211	Zestenae	Cangzhou	47,162,748
Mesaina	Sureli	38,373,262	Zheijiang	Hangzhou	45,151,637
Nanchang	Beslana	39,526,637	Zhetong	Takasunai	49,526,737
Nangasa	Nigzi	41,515,637

Military

Top row: G-28 on parade and Type-99 tanks in an exercise with Golden Dragon attack helicopters.
Bottom row: Kung-Class aircraft carriers and a Mi Doh-4P convoy.

The Zapoten Armed Forces are the largest in the world at 5 million personnel, and are divided between the Zapoten People's Revolutionary Army, the Zapoten People's Revolutionary Airforce, the Zapoten People's Revolutionary Navy, and the Zapoten People's Revolutionary Missile Command. Zapoten personnel serve in all members of the

Economy

Transportation

Kurei subway high speed train

Energy

Electricity production in Zapote (2019)

  Coal (40%)

  Natural Gas (21%)

  Hydro (14%)

  Nuclear (12%)

  Wind (9%)

  Solar (4%)

Zapote consumes 7,911,424 GW*h per year, which is covered by fossil fuel power plants with 40% being Coal, and 21% being Natural Gas. Renewable sources provide for the remaining 27% with 14% being Hydro energy, 9% Wind, and 4% Solar. 12% of energy is provided by Nuclear power. The Zapoten energy sector is fully government owned, and close to 30 different state-owned companies operate in this sector.

Zapote has been the worlds fastest growing energy sector, with more en ergy production installed in the previous 10 years than in the last 30 years worldwide. Although per capita energy consumption stands at 5,325 kWh per person per year, a relatively low amount when compared to the rest of the world. Zapotes great population makes it the largest energy sector in the world. Zapote has historically relied on Coal to fuel its electrical sector, and today it remains the largest energy source in the country. Starting in 2000 the government began changing coal power plants to natural gas power plants primarily in large cities as environmental concerns rose in the country. The country holds the largest nuclear energy producing capability in the world, along with the largest renewable producing capabilities. Energy prices have steadily risen in recent years as a result of the higher cost of Nuclear gas and Nuclear when compared to the cheap availability of coal. Recently the government has begun operating all formerly decommissioned coal power plants to export electricity abroad and to serve as a backup power source for any emergency.

Coal in Zapote produces around 40% of the countries energy or 3,164,569.7 GW*h per year. This is the lowest percentage for coal from a high of 93% in 1999, although coal production has increased, so has other sources of energy. Zapote holds large coal deposits in the world making it easily accessible for the production of energy. In recent years the growing cost of electricity has led to more coal power plants being returned to service either for local consumption or export. Zapote which had begun reducing its coal generated Carbon dioxide between 2010 to 2016, had returned to 2009 levels in 2020, as coal energy was exported.

Natural Gas in Zapote produces around 21% of the countries energy or 1,661,399.1 GW*h per year. The discovery of vast natural gas reserves in the countries shores has led to natural gas increasing from 1% in 1993 to 25% in 2013. Natural gas which had enjoyed low costs and subsidies began to decline in 2014 as energy and natural gas prices increase. Government subsidies for natural gas became in 2017 the largest receiver of subsidies from the central government, as natural gas power plants struggled to compete thus raising energy prices.

Zapote has invested extensively into Renewable energy, which has led to the largest global output. Renewables in Zapote produces around 27% of the countries energy or 2,136,084.5 GW*h per year. With most of it coming from Hydro power at 14%. Zapote has invested in Hydro, Wind, and Solar power in great amounts making the country the leader in production in all of these 3 sectors. Renewables have enjoyed additionally extensive government subsidy, which is seen as an alternative to growing energy prices. Installation of solar panels in rural solar farms, and homes have led to solar being widely available in rural regions.

Nuclear power in Zapote produces around 12% of the countries energy or 949,370.9 GW*h per year. Zapote is the worlds largest nuclear producer, and the sector has seen incredible growth in the last 20 years as Zapote has changed and adapted its energy policy. Zapote operates over 50 reactors in the country, and has pledged to double that amount by 2040.

(Left) Coal power plant in Nigzi. (Center) Laitaka Central Nuclear power plant. (Right) Wind farm in Nezgena.

Culture

Painting

A wooden block utilized to print

Traditional Zapoten painting

Sports

Workers National stadium

Zapote maintains one of the oldest sporting traditions in the world, with archeological findings dating back to the 2nd century B.C.E. showing competitive horse races and other sports such as wrestling, archery, sword fighting, and sailing as sports practiced by Zapoten nobility. Zapoten martial arts have been in practice since at least the 5th century B.C.E. and several martial arts such as Gāo tī can trace their origin to perhaps earlier in history, and it was common practice for enemy armies to have specially trained wrestlers to challenge champions of rivaling armies before a battle as a form of Psychological warfare between both armies.

Pers Central dome

Zapote is the origin of Baseball, which grew in popularity in the late 1850's, and was heavily promoted by the Zapoten Communist regime upon its ascension to power, and is now the most popular sport in Zapote with some 5 million children practicing the sport in 2017, its professional league the All-Professional Baseball League is the largest baseball league in the world. Other sports such as Soccer, Basketball, and Central football enjoy vast popularity in both the amateur and professional level. Zapote represents the largest sports market in the world and hosts some of the largest sports leagues and clubs by value in the world, the 3 largest sports leagues by value are based in Zapote they're the National Central Football League, National Baseball Association, and the Dragon Division 1 League. Other professional sports of popularity in Zapote include Lacrosse, Hockey, Table tennis, Tennis, among others. The national government has sought since the early 1970's an increase in participation of Zapote in winter related sports such as Skiing, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, among others are increasingly popular in Zapote.

Zapote has hosted the Olympic games in 4 instances in the 1919 Yamarano Summer Olympics, 1978 Yamarano Summer Olympics, 2006 Shangyou Summer Olympics, and the 2020 Sarang Winter Olympic games, Zapote has won the most gold medals in all of its hosted olympic games, and has placed in the top 5 of gold medals won in all summer olympics since 1962 and the winter olympics since 2008.

Holidays

Date	Name	Native Name	Public Holiday	Notes
January 1	New Year's Day	Ngay đâu năm		Celebration of the new year.
February 11	Day of the Republic	Ngày cộng hòa		Celebrate the establishment of the People's Republic of Zapote
May 1	International Workers' Day	Ngày quốc tế lao động		Celebrate the workers of Zapote.
July 12	Day of the Martyr	Ngày liệt sĩ		Remembrance of all those marked as martyr's of the People's revolution.
September 13	People's Revolutionary Armed Forces Day	Ngày lực lượng vũ trang cách mạng nhân dân		Celebration of the People's Revolutionary Armed Forces
November 27	Victory Day	Ngày chiến thắng		Celebration of the Free League victory during the Great War.
December 31	New Year's Eve	Giao thừa		Day before the new year.