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{{Infobox country
|conventional_long_name = Democratic States of Avengis
|native_name = Avengis Demokraatlikud Riigid
|common_name = Avengis
|image_flag = File:AvengisFlag.png
|image_coat = File:AvengisGreaterCoA.png
|symbol_type = Coat of arms
|national_motto = ''Me seisame üle kõige''
|englishmotto = "We stand above all"
|national_anthem = [[Suurtükkide Hümn]] ("Hymn of the Cannons")
|loctext = Northern Ecros
|capital = [[Haides]]
|largest_city = capital
|official_languages = [[Avengisian language|Avengisian]]
|ethnic_groups = [[Avengisian people|Avengisian]] 78%<br>Estonians 16%<br>[[Groffenordic]] 3%<br>Finnish 2%<br>Others 1%
|religion = 58.4% Irreligious<br>26.7% [[Christianity]]<br>12.2% Undeclared<br>2.7% Others
|demonym = Avengisian
|government_type = Federal directorial republic
|leader_title1 = [[Head of the Avengisian Council]]
|leader_name1 = [[Tiiu Korjus]]
|leader_title2 = [[Council of Avengis]]
|leader_name2 = [[Council of Avengis#Current Members|''See here'']]
|sovereignty_type = Formation
|established_event1 = [[Tribes of Avengis|First organized tribes]]
|established_date1 = {{circa}} 1200 BC
|established_event2 = [[Avengisian Confederation Era|Confederation Era]]
|established_date2 = 1023
|established_event3 = [[Symposium of Unity]]
|established_date3 = June 9th, 1963
|area_rank = 40th
|area_km2 = 211,013
|population_estimate = {{increaseNeutral}} 4.6 million
|population_estimate_year = 2023
|population_estimate_rank = 43rd
|population_census = {{increaseNeutral}} 4,574,229
|population_census_year = 2021
|population_density_km2 = 21.677
|population_density_rank = 30th
|GDP_PPP = {{increase}} [[Quebecshirite Credit|CQS₵]]207.984 Billion
|GDP_PPP_year = 2022
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = {{increase}} [[Quebecshirite Credit|CQS₵]]45,213
|GDP_nominal = {{increase}} [[Quebecshirite Credit|CQS₵]]139.931 Billion
|GDP_nominal_rank = 38th
|GDP_nominal_year = 2022
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = {{increase}} [[Quebecshirite Credit|CQS₵]]30,419
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = 23th
|Gini = 26.2
|Gini_year = 2022
|HDI_year = 2021
|HDI = 0.826
|HDI_change = increase
|HDI_rank = 24th
|currency = [[Avengisian deethba]]
|currency_code = ADB
|time_zone = [[Avengisian Western Time|Avengisian Western]]/[[Avengisian Eastern Time|Eastern Time]]
|utc_offset = -4, -3
|date_format = yyyy/dd/mm
|drives_on = left
|calling_code = +254
|iso3166code = AV
|cctld = [[.av]]
}}

'''Avengis''', officially the '''Democratic States of Avengis''' ([[Avengisian language|Avengisian]]: ''Avengis Demokraatlikud Riigid'') is an island nation in Northern [[Ecros]]. Surrounded completely by the [[Glaceis Ocean]], its only neighbor is [[Groffenord]] via maritime border in the south. The territory of Avengis consists of the [[Hiidlesta archipelago]], excluding the island of [[Idamaa]]. The capital city of [[Haides]], located on the island of [[Keskmaa]], is the nation's largest urban area. [[Avengisian language|Avengisian]] is the official language of the nation, with the majority of Avengisians being native speakers.

The [[Hiidlesta archipelago]] has seen the rise and fall of a large number of tribal governments, and the majority of Hiidlestalane tribes still retain some form of identity within Avengis today. In time, the tribes would consolidate into loose confederations and take roughly the same shape as the modern [[districts of Avengis]]. These confederations would last the better part of a millennia before meeting in modern-day [[Haides]] as part of the initial stages of the [[Symposium of Unity]]. The success of the Symposium of Unity would see the uniting of the tribal confederations into one nation state and the creation of modern Avengis.

Avengis is a developed country with a high-income advanced economy, ranking 24th (out of 40) in the [[Human Development Index]]. The sovereign state of Avengis is a democratic federal directorial republic, administratively subdivided into 10 ''linnaosad'' ([[Districts of Avengis|districts]]). Avengis' population of 4.6 million places it as the second least populous of Ecros (around one million above [[Reykanes]]) and one of the least populous of Terraconserva as a whole. To date, Avengis has not joined any intergovernmental organizations or alliances, excluding the [[Terraconserva Council of Nations]].

==History==
===Pre-Confederation Era===
The Hiidlesta archipelago has been inhabited for millennia. While the exact origins of the first settlers are unknown, archaeological evidence suggests a connection to the [[Groffenordic]] people. The earliest known organized societies in the archipelago were tribal, with numerous independent groups competing for resources and territory. These tribes were largely hunter-gatherer societies, although some notable tribes, such as the [[Kuuinimesed]], practiced agrarianism. Tribal governments were often operated through clan systems, with clans having predetermined roles in their society.

===Confederation Era===
{{Main|Avengisian Confederation Era}}
In the 11th century, the various tribes of Avengis began to consolidate into loose confederations. These confederations were typically formed through alliances and agreements between tribes, but others, such as the [[Ilmonte Confederation]], formed through military dominance in their region. The final confederation to form, the [[Senekaa Confederation]], formed in 1023. Avengisian confederations were largely self-governing, with each having its own council of elders or chiefs, transferred from the dominant tribe's form of government. Once confederations were formed, member tribes began a drift towards agrarian society, with the exception of the [[Tryfett Confederation|Tryfett member tribes]], who remained a fishing and hunting based society.

===Symposium of Unity===
{{Main|Symposium of Unity}}
In 1963, representatives from the nine confederations met in Haides for the Symposium of Unity. The Symposium was convened with the goal of uniting the confederations into a single nation-state. The event was marked by a series of debates and negotiations, as the representatives sought to find common ground on issues such as governance, economics, and cultural identity. The Symposium was ultimately successful, with the confederations agreeing to form the Democratic States of Avengis on June 9th with the signing of the [[Avengisian Charter]].

==Politics==

Avengis is a directorial republic with a unicameral legislature. The ruling college is known as the [[Council of Avengis]] and acts as the executive branch of the nation. The Council is chaired by the [[Head of the Avengisian Council]], although the Head has no particular authority over the rest of the Council, instead being a first among equals chosen by other members. Members of the Council are chosen by the regional legislature of Avengis, with each district being allotted a single member. The Head is elected by the Council members themselves, and members cannot vote for themselves as Head.

The [[Üldkogu]] is the legislative branch of the Avengisian government, made up of directly elected officials from the districts. The amount of seats in the Üldkogu received by a district is based on population, with the total number of officials following the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cube_root_law cube root law] while rounding up, currently sitting at 167 members. Members of the Üldkogu cannot be members of their regional legislature at the same time.

===Political subdivisions===
[[File:Avengis Linnaosad.png|thumb|right|200px|alt=A map of Avengis' 10 ''[[Districts of Avengis|linnaosad]]''|A map of Avengis' 10 ''[[Districts of Avengis|linnaosad]]'']]
{| class="wikitable"
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! Flag !! Coat of Arms !! District !! Color on Map !! Capital City !! Largest City !! Population !! Council Member
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| [[File:Haides Capital Area Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of the Haides Capital Area]] || [[File:Haides Capital Area CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of the Haides Capital Area]] || [[Haides Capital Area]] || Black || [[Haides]] || [[Haides]] || 1,519,951 || [[Evald Putsep]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Nyx Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Nyx]] || [[File:Avengisian Nyx CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Nyx]] || [[Nyx]] || Dark Purple || [[Careon]] || [[Sidewinder]] || Population || [[Tiiu Korjus]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Solas Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Solas]] || [[File:Avengisian Solas CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Solas]] || [[Solas (Avengisian district)|Solas]] || Blue || [[Andronikos]] || [[Teeseda]] || Population || [[Valli Ruutli]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Leprus Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Leprus]] || [[File:Avengisian Leprus CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Leprus]] || [[Leprus]] || Red || [[Suurpart]] || [[Suurpart]] || Population || [[Reeli Laurits]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Farrea Flag.png|60px|center|Flap of Farrea]] || [[File:Avengisian Farrea CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Farrea]] || [[Farrea]] || Pink || [[Jadekiiver]] || [[Jadekiiver]] || Population || [[Tauno Rebane]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Senekaa Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Senekaa]] || [[File:Avengisian Senekaa CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Senekaa]] || [[Senekaa]] || Lime Green || [[Savmi]] || [[Retrovertiigo]] || Population || [[Kristen Sokk]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Droken Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Droken]] || [[File:Avengisian Droken CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Droken]] || [[Droken]] || Teal || [[Selfti]] || [[Hullkübarsepp]] || Population || [[Einar Paasuke]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Tryfett Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Tryfett]] || [[File:Avengisian Tryfett CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Tryfett]] || [[Tryfett]] || Green || [[Reekviem]] || [[Remenissioonid]] || Population || [[Reigo Kross]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Ilmonte Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Ilmonte]] || [[File:Avengisian Ilmonte CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Ilmonte]] || [[Ilmonte]] || Yellow || [[Mattel]] || [[Selgeltnägemine]] || Population || [[Romet Kotka]]
|-
| [[File:Avengisian Othovag Flag.png|60px|center|Flag of Othovag]] || [[File:Avengisian Othovag CoA.png|60px|center|Coat of arms of Othovag]] || [[Othovag]] || Cyan || [[Mustvihm]] || [[Mustvihm]] || Population || [[Marleen Jogi]]
|}

===Law===

===Foreign lations===

===Military===

===Law enforcement and emergency services===

==Economy==

Currency: Deethba (16.585396 AVD = 1 CQS)

Main industries: engineering, electronics, wood and articles of wood, textiles, information technology, telecommunications

GDP by sector: primary - 1.4%, secondary - 29.2%, tertiary - 69.4%

Fiscal year: Calendar year

Inflation (CPI): 12.7%

Population below poverty line: 21.1% below, 24.3% at risk

Labor force distribution: primary sector - 2.7%, secondary sector - 20.5%, tertiary sector - 76.8%

Unemployment: 7.8% total, 23.2% youth

Avg. salary: Gross - ₵2,119, Net - ₵1,687

Debt: ₵11,754,204,000

Credit rating: AA-

==Demographics==

===Ethnic groups===
{{Pie chart
|caption = Ethnic groups in Avengis according to the 2021 census
|value1 = 78
|label1 = [[Avengisian]]
|color1 = #003086
|value2 = 16
|label2 = Estonian
|color2 = #0072CE
|value3 = 3
|label3 = [[Groffenordic]]
|color3 = #660164
|value4 = 2
|label4 = Finnish
|color4 = white
|value5 = 1
|label5 = Other
|color5 = #728FCE
}}
According to the 2021 census, the majority of Avengisian citizens identify as [[Avengisian people|ethnically Avengisian]], while a significant minority identify as Estonian. The remaining portion of the population is made up of [[Groffenordic]], Finnish, and other ethnicities.

In some cities, notably [[Mustvihm]], ethnic Avengisians constitute a minority of the population. Despite an overall increase in identification with the Avengisian ethnicity, the population share of Avengisians in minority-majority cities has shown a declining trend.

===Languages===

===Religion===
{{See also|Avengisian folk religions}}
{{Pie chart
|caption = Religion in Avengis according to the 2021 census
|value1 = 58.4
|label1 = Irreligious
|color1 = white
|value2 = 16.8
|label2 = Eastern Orthodox
|color2 = purple
|value3 = 9.1
|label3 = [[Protestantism]]
|color3 = blue
|value4 = 0.8
|label4 = [[Catholicism]]
|color4 = orange
|value5 = 6.8
|label5 = Undeclared
|color5 = grey
|value6 = 5.4
|label6 = [[Avengisian folk religions|Folk religion]]
|color6 = black
|value7 = 2.7
|label7 = Other
|color7 = #728FCE
}}
The [[Avengisian Charter]] guarantees the free practice of religion and prohibits the establishment of an official religion on a national level. According to the 2021 census, a majority of Avengisians identify as Atheistic or Irreligious, while over a quarter identify as a denomination of [[Christianity|Christian]]. The remaining portion of the population is either undeclared, practicers of a [[Avengisian folk religions|folk religion]], or a miscellaneous religious identity.

The Avengisian folk religions are a collection of paganistic religions that can be split into two main branches. Deathbatism ([[Avengisian language|Avengisian]]: ''Surmanahkhiirusk'' literally "Death bat faith") is a monistic faith based on the the mythological figure [[Deathbat]]. Maailism ([[Avengisian language|Avengisian]]: ''Maailmausk'' literally "World faith") is the umbrella terms for local religions and grassroots movements dedicated to the worship of local gods, nature worship, and earth religion.

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==See also==
*[[List of sovereign states]]
*[[Outline of Avengis]]

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