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'''Rotorua''', officially the '''Republic of Rotorua''', is an island country in the southern [[Kivu Ocean]]. It constitutes the eastern part of the island of [[Te Punga]], bordering only the [[Gjorka|Gjorkan]] autonomous district of [[Dontalamh]]. Home to a population of 1,136,000, Rotorua is a parliamentary republic with it's capital and largest city in [[Papara]].  
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'''Rotorua''', officially the '''Republic of Rotorua''', is an island country in the southern [[Kivu Ocean]]. It constitutes the eastern part of the island of [[Te Punga]], bordering only the [[Gjorka|Gjorkan]] autonomous district of [[Dontalamh]]. Home to a population of 5,136,000, Rotorua is a parliamentary republic with it's capital and largest city in [[Papara]].  
  
Prior to colonization, the island of [[Te Punga]] was inhabited by the native [[Pani]] people. The island has had a nominal presence by either Gjorkans or [[New Gandor|Gandorians]] since at least 100 AD. The island was intensely disputed between Gjorka and New Gandor, with the two nations fighting numerous skirmishes and wars over the region. The split of the island between Gjorkan and Gandorian rule caused a cultural shift within the Pani people, with the those on the Gjorkan side becoming considered as part of [[Akaroans|Akaroan culture]] and those on the Gandorian side becoming part of Rotoruan culture. In 1921, the Gandorian government passed the [[Rotorua Act]] giving the island self-governing status within New Gandor, before ultimately giving Rotorua independence in 1939. New Gandor still retains a significant military presence on the island with the [[xxx Naval Base]], and having guaranteed protection of the country.
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Prior to colonization, the island of [[Te Punga]] was inhabited by the native [[Pani]] people. The island has had a nominal presence by either Gjorkans or [[New Gandor|Gandorians]] since at least 100 AD. The island was intensely disputed between Gjorka and New Gandor, with the two nations fighting numerous skirmishes and wars over the region. The split of the island between Gjorkan and Gandorian rule caused a cultural shift within the Pani people, with the those on the Gjorkan side becoming considered as part of [[Akaroans|Akaroan culture]] and those on the Gandorian side becoming part of Rotoruan culture. In 1921, the Gandorian government passed the [[Rotorua Act]] giving the island self-governing status within New Gandor, before ultimately giving Rotorua independence in 1939. New Gandor still retains a significant military presence on the island with the [[Nowy Lublin Naval Base]], and having guaranteed protection of the country per the Rotorua Act. Rotorua is also a member of the [[Ostlandet Union]].
  
 
A developing nation, Rotorua ranks near the bottom in the world with the [[List of countries by GDP (nominal)|39th largest nominal GDP]], [[List of countries by GDP (nominal) per capita|40th nominal GDP per capita]] and [[List of countries by Human Development Index|38th highest Human Development Index]].
 
A developing nation, Rotorua ranks near the bottom in the world with the [[List of countries by GDP (nominal)|39th largest nominal GDP]], [[List of countries by GDP (nominal) per capita|40th nominal GDP per capita]] and [[List of countries by Human Development Index|38th highest Human Development Index]].
  
 
== Etymology ==
 
== Etymology ==
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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=== Early History ===
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=== Gandorian Colonization ===
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=== Gandorian Colonial Rule ===
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==== Rotoruan Independence Movement ====
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=== First Rotoruan Republic ===
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{{main|First Rotoruan Republic}}
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==== 1955 military coup ====
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{{main|1955 Rotoruan coup d'état}}
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=== Republic of Te Punga ===
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{{main|Free State of Te Punga}}
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==== Te Punga War ====
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{{main|Te Punga War}}
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=== Return to Democracy ===
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{{main|Rotoruan Revolution}}
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=== Recent history ===
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== Geography ==
 
== Geography ==
 
== Government and politics ==
 
== Government and politics ==
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Rotorua is a unitary parliamentary republic. The country's legislature is the unicameral [[Apooraa]] which is made up of 160 members elected to represent individual districts. Almost all government functions are based out of the capital city of [[Papara]]
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The [[Raatira of Rotorua|Raatira]] is the ceremonial head of state of Rotorua and is elected to seven year terms that are renewable once. The Raatira primarily serves as a figurehead, however they are entrusted with several constitutional powers such as the ability to schedule elections or invite parties to form a government. The current Raatira is [[Tamaroa Manutahi]].
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The [[Prime Minister of Rotorua|Prime Minister]] serves as the head of government and is appointed by the [[Raatira of Rotorua|Raatira]], the head of state, with nomination from the Apooraa. The Prime Minister has almost always been the leader of the party to win a majority or plurality of seats within the Apooraa. The current Prime Minister is [[Orirau Tetohu]].
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Elections to the Apooraa are held at a maximum of every four years, however snap elections can be called at the Raatira's discretion with the advice of the Prime Minister. Rotorua has typically featured a weak two party system between the centre-left [[Socialist Party (Rotorua)|Socialisty Party]] and centre-right opposition (historically the [[Nationalist Democratic Party (Rotorua)|Nationalist Democratic Party]] and recently the [[People's Movement (Rotorua)|People's Movement]]), however third parties still hold significant influence in Rotoruan politics often being necessary to form coalition governments.
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=== Military ===
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=== Foreign relations ===
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== Economy ==
 
== Economy ==
 
== Demographics ==
 
== Demographics ==

Latest revision as of 12:08, 3 April 2024

Republic of Rotorua

ᚏᚑᚈᚑᚏᚒᚐ (Rarotongan)
Republika Rotorui (Gandorian)
Flag of Rotorua
Flag
of Rotorua
Coat of arms
Motto: ᚏᚑᚈᚑᚏᚒᚐ ᚑᚒᚏ ᚆᚑᚋᚓᚂᚐᚅᚇ
Rotorua, to tatou fenua ai'a
Rotorua, our homeland
Anthem: ᚈᚆᚓ ᚁᚐᚅᚅᚓᚏ ᚑᚃ ᚃᚏᚓᚓᚇᚑᚋ
Te reva no te ti'amâraa
The Banner of Freedom
Location of Rotorua
Location of Rotorua
Capital
and largest city
Papara
Official languagesRarotongan
Gandorian
Recognised regional languagesAkaroan
Ethnic groups
(2023)
Demonym(s)Rotoruan
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary republic
• Raatira
Tamaroa Manutahi
Orirau Tetohu
LegislatureApooraa
Independence 
• Independence
September 13, 1939
Area
• Total
89,765 km2 (34,658 sq mi)
Population
• Estimate
5,136,000 (2023)
GDP (nominal)2023 estimate
• Total
₵33.954 billion (39th)
• Per capita
₵6,611 (40th)
HDI (2023)0.681
medium · 38th
CurrencyRotorua Cap (RCP)
Time zoneAMT+14 (RST)

Rotorua, officially the Republic of Rotorua, is an island country in the southern Kivu Ocean. It constitutes the eastern part of the island of Te Punga, bordering only the Gjorkan autonomous district of Dontalamh. Home to a population of 5,136,000, Rotorua is a parliamentary republic with it's capital and largest city in Papara.

Prior to colonization, the island of Te Punga was inhabited by the native Pani people. The island has had a nominal presence by either Gjorkans or Gandorians since at least 100 AD. The island was intensely disputed between Gjorka and New Gandor, with the two nations fighting numerous skirmishes and wars over the region. The split of the island between Gjorkan and Gandorian rule caused a cultural shift within the Pani people, with the those on the Gjorkan side becoming considered as part of Akaroan culture and those on the Gandorian side becoming part of Rotoruan culture. In 1921, the Gandorian government passed the Rotorua Act giving the island self-governing status within New Gandor, before ultimately giving Rotorua independence in 1939. New Gandor still retains a significant military presence on the island with the Nowy Lublin Naval Base, and having guaranteed protection of the country per the Rotorua Act. Rotorua is also a member of the Ostlandet Union.

A developing nation, Rotorua ranks near the bottom in the world with the 39th largest nominal GDP, 40th nominal GDP per capita and 38th highest Human Development Index.

Etymology

History

Early History

Gandorian Colonization

Gandorian Colonial Rule

Rotoruan Independence Movement

First Rotoruan Republic

1955 military coup

Republic of Te Punga

Te Punga War

Return to Democracy

Recent history

Geography

Government and politics

Rotorua is a unitary parliamentary republic. The country's legislature is the unicameral Apooraa which is made up of 160 members elected to represent individual districts. Almost all government functions are based out of the capital city of Papara

The Raatira is the ceremonial head of state of Rotorua and is elected to seven year terms that are renewable once. The Raatira primarily serves as a figurehead, however they are entrusted with several constitutional powers such as the ability to schedule elections or invite parties to form a government. The current Raatira is Tamaroa Manutahi.

The Prime Minister serves as the head of government and is appointed by the Raatira, the head of state, with nomination from the Apooraa. The Prime Minister has almost always been the leader of the party to win a majority or plurality of seats within the Apooraa. The current Prime Minister is Orirau Tetohu.

Elections to the Apooraa are held at a maximum of every four years, however snap elections can be called at the Raatira's discretion with the advice of the Prime Minister. Rotorua has typically featured a weak two party system between the centre-left Socialisty Party and centre-right opposition (historically the Nationalist Democratic Party and recently the People's Movement), however third parties still hold significant influence in Rotoruan politics often being necessary to form coalition governments.

Military

Foreign relations

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Sport

See also