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Empire of Girisko

桐岑帝国 (Giriskonese and Monsilvan)
*Girisuko Teikoku* (Giriskonese romanization)
*Tóngcén Dìguó* (Monsilvan romanization)
Empire of Girisko; 桐岑帝国 (Giriskonese and Monsilvan); Girisuko Teikoku (Giriskonese romanization); Tóngcén Dìguó (Monsilvan romanization);
	Flag Coat of arms
	Motto: 給更棒未来給毎人 ; Kyū sarabō mirai kyū maijin; (For a greater future for all)
	Anthem: 願金的太陽昇在私們; Gan Kin no Taiyō Nobu Zai Wamon; "May the Golden Sun Rise Upon Us"; ; Royal anthem: 棒主的統治 ; Heika no Tōchi; Her Imperial Majesty's Reign Flag anthem: 桐岑帝国国旗歌 ; Girisuko Teikoku Kokkaten Uta; National Flag Anthem of the Empire of Girisko
	State Seal;
	Location of Girisko in Ostlandet (highlighted in dark green) ; – In the Guishan Commonwealth (highlighted in green)
Location	Central Ostlandet
Capital; and	Ichinomiya; 17°24'20"N 169°31′13″E
Official languages	Giriskonese ; Monsilvan
Recognised national languages	Shaoyunese ; Giriskonese sign language ; Monsilvan sign language
Recognised regional languages	Luhainese
Official script	Giriskonese script
Ethnic groups (2024)	55.3% Giriskonese ; 39.7% Monsilvan ; 5% Other
Religion (2024)	33% Shintoism; 30% Buddhism ; 20% Taoism ; 7% Protestant Christianity ; 5% Hintoism ; 4% Confucianism ; 0.5% No religion ; 0.5% Other
Demonym(s)	Giriskonese (singular and plural)
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Empress	Nanaka Ishii
• Premier	Tomosuke Hasegawa
• Legislative Bumon President	Aoki Mitsuko
• Judicial Bumon President	Tsuchida Tatsuo
Legislature	Legislative Bumon
Establishment
• First Giriskonese Constitution drafted by the Tenmei Empire	1950
• Formation of the Guishan Commonwealth	1998
• Major constitutional amendment	2005
• Admission of Girisko as a protectorate and dependent area of Monsilva	2009
Area
•	102,204 sq mi (264,710 km2) (38th)
• Water (%)	4.4%
Population
• 2024 estimate	9,120,241 (36th)
• 2019 census	7,820,140
• Density	64/km2 (165.8/sq mi) (4th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	¥3.035 trillion yuan ; ₵503.3 billion credits (???th)
• Per capita	¥332,771.58 yuan ; ₵55,186 credits (???th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	¥2.201 trillion yuan ; ₵365 billion credits (30th)
• Per capita	¥241,326.63 yuan ; ₵40,021 credits (12th)
Gini (2024)	21.4; low · 5th
HDI (2024)	0.920; very high · 9th
Currency	Yuan (¥) (GSY)
Time zone	TMB+11 (GST)
Date format	Year, month, day ; (YYYY-MM-DD)
Driving side	left
Calling code	+40
ISO 3166 code	GSO
Internet TLD	.gi, .桐岑

Revision as of 16:48, 16 November 2024

Girisko^[d], officially the Empire of Girisko ^[e], is an island country in Ostlandet and a dependent territory and protectorate of Monsilva. It is located in the Kivu ocean off the northeast coast of the Central Ostlandet mainland and is bordered on the west by the Strait of Girisko, with Monsilva and the island of Shaoyu being close to Girisko in the south. Girisko is composed of three islands: Girido, Seishu, and Nakashima, all of which together cover over ?????? square kilometers (?????? sq mi), making Girisko the ??th largest nation in the world. As of 2024, Girisko has a population of around 9 million, making it the thirty-sixth most populous country in the world. The capital and largest city of Girisko is Ichinomiya, which borders the Strait of Girisko. Girisko has high urbanization on the coastlines and Seishu, with urbanization reducing inland due to the terrain being more mountainous. As of today, Girisko is divided into 18 provinces, which are then further subdivided into districts, which are further divided into municipalities. Girisko is known for its history, culture, traditions, film, music, art, cuisine, and anime. Out of these 18 provinces, 10 are normal provinces and 8 are special provinces.

Girisko is a unitary constitutional monarchy with a unicameral legislature (the Legislative Bumon), as well as six government branches. Girisko, as of today, is a member of the TCN, the OU, the ROKO, the Cooperative Development Forum, and, alongside Monsilva, the Guishan Commonwealth^[f]. Girisko does not have its own military, relying on the Monsilvan Armed Forces for protection instead. The current premier is Tomosuke Hasegawa, while the empress is Nanaka Ishii, and the current commissioner appointed by the Monsilvan federal government is Zheng Zhi-hou. The main and official languages in Girisko are Giriskonese and Monsilvan.

The currency of Girisko is the yuan, the shared currency of the Guishan Commonwealth. Girisko is a highly developed country, putting heavy emphasis on science, technology, and manufacturing. As of 2024, Girisko has a GDP (nominal) of 365 billion credits (2.201 trillion yuan) and a GDP (nominal) per capita of 40,021 credits (241,326.63 yuan), ranking it 29th and 23rd, respectively.

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Etymology

The word "Girisko" comes from the native Giriskonese word for the country: 桐岑 (Girisuko). 桐 (Giri) refers to the flowers of the Sakura tree, which have characterized Giriskonese landscapes for thousands of years, and 岑 (suko) is a character originating from old Giriskonese that referred to the mountain tops of inland Girido. The word "Girisko" in Giriskonese is written in traditional Mandarin and kanji.

As for the islands, the word "Girido" quite literally translates to "mainland Girisko", and as such, it has been used to refer to the largest island. The other islands are also called Seishu and Nakashima.

History

For a chronological guide, see Timeline of Giriskonese history.

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Geography

Topographical map of Girisko and map of major rivers in Girisko

Girisko is located in the Kivu ocean, situated right off the coast of central Ostlandet and bordering the Strait of Girisko to the west, while being close to Monsilva and Shaoyu to the south. The borders of the nation are defined by the Kivu Ocean. Girisko is composed of three islands: Girido, Seishu and Nakashima. Girisko has rather diverse terrain, ranging from large hills, forests, and various biomes in Seishu, Nakashima, and coastal Girido to hills and mountain ranges in inland Girido. Such diversity has contributed to the unique culture and history Giriskonese people have. The Giriskonese hills and mountains have been used for the construction of defensive outposts, civilian and military bunkers, as well as various mine shafts, as these mountain ranges are rich in natural resources, minerals, and metals.

Much of Girisko ranges between 0 and 100 meters, on average, above sea level. However, the mountain ranges can reach up to 800 meters above sea level. Seishu and Nakashima range under 100 meters above sea level, having considerably pleasant terrain, and so does coastal Girido. Due to the high altitudes of inland Girido, the majority of the main island's population, with some exceptions, is settled in the regions where altitude ranges from 0 to 200, with many cities existing near the coast, such as Ichinomiya, and around lakes and rivers. Other than mountains, the rest of Girisko is composed of hills, forests, plains, and jungles. Aside from the economic opportunities the mountains provide, Girisko's hills, forests, fields, and other various biomes are also utilized and provide immense benefits to the economy and employment.

Climate

Brauner climate types of Girisko

Girisko hosts two main climates throughout its territory, ranging from Humid Subtropical Climate in most of Girisko with mild, wet summers and winters, as well as temperatures that are at least above 10 degrees Celsius for 4 months, and Monsoon-influenced Humid Subtropical Climate in the tallest points of Girisko regarding altitude, with mild winters and summers, as well as least ten times as much rain in the wettest month of summer as in the driest month of winter. Quite a lot of factors influence the climate of Girisko, such as the Kivu ocean, the nation's topography and distance from the equator, the rivers, and lakes in the country and the climates of Monsilva and Shaoyu. The ocean helps moderate the temperatures of the islands, and various subtropical storms and typhoons that develop in the Kivu ocean which, more often than not, end up reaching Girisko, considerably boosting precipitation.

Rivers, lakes, and oceans

Girisko has hundreds of rivers and lakes, many of which provide a useful source of fishing and drinkable water. They also provide various economic opportunities. Many of these rivers have dams to provide electricity or are used as preserved natural landscapes and natural habitats for research and preservation. Girisko's rivers start uphill, usually in mountains or hills, and flow down till they connect to the Kivu ocean, sometimes intersecting with each other. They help shape the country's climate, biodiversity, and environment. Some of these rivers were used as natural barriers in the past and helped in the formation of settlements. The largest river is the Nami River. As for oceans, Girisko is an island nation on the Kivu ocean. It borders two straits: the strait of Girisko and the strait of Seishu. The strait of Seishu is in between Seishu and Girido.

Aside from the economic opportunities, such as building dams to provide hydropower, as well as activities such as fishing and trading, Girisko's rivers and lakes are also popular tourist attractions.

Natural disasters

Close-up footage of a large typhoon during a massive subtropical storm in Ouma in 2021

Girisko is a very tectonically active country, being considered one of the most tectonically active in the world, with active tectonic plates passing right through the Giriskonese mainland, Girido. As such, the main island experiences a lot of earthquakes, most of which usually also end up affecting the other two islands under the country's control, as well as Monsilva, due to their proximity. Most of the earthquakes are rather mild or moderate, but there have been some very powerful earthquakes that caused immense damage and were strong enough to cause immense devastation. Devastating earthquakes have been measured back to the 14th century BCE, some of which resulted in the collapse of entire dynasties. In the modern day, there are many safety measures to ensure societal stability and integrity despite constant earthquakes, such as safety mandates for the construction of buildings so they can withstand the effect of earthquakes, swift and efficient emergency alerts, as well as the usage of technologies and measures to increase resistance against the effects of earthquakes.

Sometimes, earthquakes in Shaoyu or Monsilva can also reach Girisko. Earthquakes also occur in the Kivu ocean itself, either near or close to the three islands of Girisko. Sometimes, they are rather mild and do not have any considerable effects on settlements, but moderate or severe earthquakes occasionally create tsunamis, which are another type of natural disaster that can be encountered in Girisko. This typically happens when strong earthquakes occur under the ocean floor, causing tidal waves. Girisko has various tsunami preparedness measures, though, and utilizes various megaprojects to mitigate the effect of tsunamis or even stop them from reaching settlements. The most recent severe tsunami was recorded in 2017, when a magnitude 7 earthquake occurred on the Kivu ocean, being noticeable through Girido and Seishu, and created a tsunami of up to 20 meters high, which was largely stopped by tsunami preparedness but had nonetheless managed to reach up to two kilometers inland, causing some collateral damage and killing tens of people, with tens more injured.

Girisko is also subject to subtropical storms and typhoons due to the Kivu ocean. These storms hit one or more of its islands and sometimes even Monsilva, forming on the Kivu ocean and traveling to Girisko. While most subtropical storms are manageable or mild, some escalate to the point of becoming typhoons. The strongest typhoon ever recorded in Girisko was Typhoon Sina, a category 7 typhoon that hit Girisko and Monsilva in 1940 and caused immense devastation in 1983.

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Natural resources

A map of natural resources in Girisko

Girisko is home to a wide array of natural resources, such as various precious metals and raw minerals, all of which are contributing to the economy of the nation and have had considerable historical value. Silicon, while being a resource that's available everywhere, is being actively extracted in the hills and mountain ranges of the Zenra and Keishō provinces and is used in the production of electrical components and semiconductors, as well as multiple other advanced products. Copper exists through much of Girisko, but it is extracted in considerable amounts in Ehime. Copper has much historical value for its use as armor and equipment alongside bronze and other metals during classical Girisko. Today, copper is used for the production of various kinds of electrical components and durable alloys.

Gold can be seen in large concentrations in the Byōsei and Keishō provinces. It is actively mined and refined for various uses. Such purposes include the minting of coins, the designing, and decorating of jewelry, the designing of various electrical components and equipment used in dentistry, as well as the refining of gold compounds for medicinal purposes. Mercury and platinum can be seen in small concentrations in the Ehime and Senpa provinces. They are extracted in small numbers for the manufacturing of batteries, fluorescent lights, paints, and other materials. Platinum, meanwhile, is extracted to be used in catalytic converters, laboratory equipment, electrical contacts and electrodes, platinum resistance thermometers, dentistry equipment, and other tools and equipment. Plutonium can be seen in large quantities in most of the Senpa province as well as some parts of Ehime province and is actively extracted and traded to Monsilva.

Aluminium can also be seen in large quantities in the Keishō and Ehime provinces, being actively extracted and used for the manufacturing of a huge variety of products, such as cans, airplane components, and window frames. Uranium can also be found in much of Girisko in small concentrated pockets and is used for medical equipment. Coal is common through much of Girisko. It is extracted in relatively small quantities for domestic use and some energy production, but it is mostly largely extracted for exports to the global markets.

Rare earth metals (REE) can be found in much of Girisko, but their largest concentrations are actively extracted in the Ehime province. The same is true for precious metals, with a significant diamond deposit there as well. Other gems, precious stones, and overall exotic metals are also actively extracted and utilized for various uses. Lastly, Seishu, Nakashima, and coastal Girido offer easily accessible and productive farmland, as well as forests and other biomes. Most of the fertile lands in coastal Girido are taken up by cities. However, the farming and forestry that is conducted is reported to be incredibly efficient and effective.

Environment

A coal plant in mainland Girido emitting carbon dioxide, causing pollution

The Giriskonese environment used to be considered relatively stable. However, recent developments have increased concern over environmental pollution and have challenged the notion of this stability. Industries in Girisko require increasingly large amounts of energy, and some industries also utilize increasingly large hectares of land, as well as a lot of natural resources. The tourism industry, for example, utilizes land for the construction of hotels, which pollute the beaches of Girisko. The manufacturing industry also creates waste and pollutes the environment through the use of fossil fuels. In light of these advancements, the government is passing environmental regulations to try to limit the resource depletion, pollution of air, water, and soil, habitat destruction, greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, and the loss of biodiversity caused by the growing economy, such as investments in renewables, heavier focus on recycling and the reusability of waste, and efficient cleaning crews.

Economy

Percentage of Giriskonese GDP by Sector (2024)

Manufacturing (33%)

Science and technology (25%)

Service (14%)

Agriculture (10%)

Mining (10%)

Other (5%)

Energy (3%)

The economy of Girisko is a highly developed, mixed market economy, dominated by worker enterprises, characterized by low levels of inequality, a generous welfare system, regulation, and reduced concentration of top incomes, as well as regulations on free market capitalism to ensure a healthy and productive work environment, which can be attributed to Girisko's highly efficient and strong social security system. The Giriskonese state is highly open to investments and free trade, with a lot of focus being put on exports, advanced sectors such as manufacturing and technology, and skilled immigration. By nominal GDP, the Giriskonese economy is worth 422 billion credits (2.665 trillion yuan), and as for GDP per capita, it is worth 26,000 credits (156,780 yuan). Additionally, when it comes to purchasing power parity, Girisko has a total GDP (PPP) of 750 billion credits (4.222 trillion yuan) and a GDP (PPP) per capita of 44,117 credits (266,025 yuan), ranking as the ???rd country with the largest GDP (PPP) total and the ???rd country with the largest GDP (PPP) per capita. The Giriskonese economy is very diverse, with contributions from the manufacturing, mining, technology and research, agriculture, and service sectors, as well as other smaller sectors. A large percentage of the population is employed by the public sector, which amounts to roughly 30% of the work force, in areas such as healthcare and higher education. The government provides useful economic advice and predictions through an economic simulation called Synthetic Synergy (SySy), with which companies are able to gain insights on their decisions.

Many strategic companies are either partially or fully state-run or state-owned, like utilities, mail, rail transport, airlines, the electrical power industry, fossil fuels, and the arms industry. In addition, all businesses opened in Girisko are encouraged to be worker cooperatives.

Agriculture

Tractors on a potato field in Kunita province

Agriculture in Girisko today makes up 10 percent of the GDP per sector of the Giriskonese economy and covers a large amount of the consumption needs of the population. It used to be a large sector in Girisko, which had helped propel the industrial revolution in the nation by providing a stable source of funds for the government. As much as half of the Giriskonese land area, specifically eastern Girisko, is suitable for farming. The most widely grown crops in Girisko include rice, wheat, potatoes, betel nuts, cocoa beans, sugar cane, herbs, avocados, bananas, dragon fruits, strawberries, and various other fruits, mushrooms, and vegetables. Girisko imports crops that are not produced domestically. The domestic agricultural production is either used domestically or sold internationally.

Dairy production and consumption make up a sizable portion of agricultural production in Girisko. Girisko largely uses cows and sheep as livestock, mostly for dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and more. Pork and other animals are also used as live stock, but in smaller quantities due to the eating habits of the average Giriskonese person. Poultry, however, and more specifically chickens, are more widely used as livestock because chicken products such as eggs are typically common in the diets of everyday people. The land in eastern Girisko that can't be easily converted into farmland is typically dominated by forests. Trees in Girisko, with government regulations and replanting plans to stabilize the environment, are cut down to be used as building material for construction, paper, furniture, such as cabinets and drawers, and foreign exports. Additionally, wood is also sometimes used as fuel during camping.

Fishing has always been a rich industry in Girisko, even before the industrial revolution, due to fish being a staple in the diet of the average Giriskonese person. Coastal fishing by small boats, set nets, or breeding techniques accounts for about one-third of the industry's total production, while offshore fishing by medium-sized boats makes up for another one-third of the amount of caught fish. Freshwater fishing in rivers and lakes makes up almost one-third of the industry. Deep-sea fishing from larger vessels makes up the rest. Among the many species of seafood caught are sardines, skipjack tuna, crab, shrimp, salmon, pollock, squid, clams, mackerel, sea bream, sauries, tuna, tropical fish, trout and eel, catfish, chub, herring, goby, freshwater crustaceans as crabs and crayfish, as well as hundreds of other fish from Giriskonese lakes and rivers. Trout and eel hatcheries and fish farms are also used. Giriskonese fishing vessels are also traveling in international waters. Fish that are caught and brought back to Girisko are either used domestically or are sold internationally.

Additionally, the winemaking, chocolate, tea, and flower industries, as well as various restaurants, are widespread in Girisko and provide large income through exports. However, the fast food industry has been unable to properly develop in Girisko.

Energy and electricity

Solar panels on a building

Coal makes up 26 percent of the total energy production in Girisko. Coal, being extracted in considerable quantities but being largely directed towards exports to other countries and the global market instead of domestic consumption. Natural gas consumption for energy production accounts for 40 percent of the Giriskonese energy production. Investments in the natural gas industry, natural gas processing, new technologies, and the construction of new processing plants have helped the industry bloom. Natural gas that is not used domestically is, likewise, sold internationally at the most competitive prices possible. Together, fossil fuels account for 66 percent of the modern energy production in Girisko.

The rest of the 34 percent of energy production in Girisko is produced by renewables. Hydropower consists of 10 percent of the renewable energy production, with investment being poured into the construction of dams in many lakes and rivers in Girisko. Wind power consists of another 10 percent of the renewable energy production. Girisko has been constructing wind turbines, typically in uninhabited territory or in rural plains. Yet another 10 percent of energy production can be attributed to solar panels. The large manufacturing sector, and specifically, the electrical industry in Girisko has made construction of solar panels domestically economically feasible. The rest of the 4 percent of renewable energy production is attributed to bioenergy, and more specifically, biofuel. Rotten food and waste that can't be recycled is converted into energy in energy plants.

In total, energy makes up 3 percent of the country's GDP. The manufacturing, industrial, and service sectors are currently the largest energy consumers in Girisko, and as such, a large subsidy of energy production is directed towards these industries. Electricity, energy production, and the vital structure related to it are nationalized industries, owned by state-owned enterprises, such as GirGREEN, GiriskoPower, and more, which are in charge of providing free electricity to the population.

Mining

Coal mined from mines in Girisko

Girisko is rich in natural deposits, mineral deposits, and other resources. These mineral deposits have helped Girisko to kickstart economic growth, proving vital in the efforts of the rapid industrialization of the economy thanks to the funds from this sector. As of 2024, the mining sector constitutes 10 percent of the entire country's GDP. Girisko is a large producer of silicon, silver, copper, gold, mercury, platinum, tungsten, aluminium, rare earth metals, precious metals and stones, and especially diamonds, coal, and, to a smaller extent, a producer of uranium.

Today, silicon makes up 9 percent of the mining industry in Girisko, being extracted in Honso, and is primarily used in the production of electrical components and semiconductors. Silicon is also exported to other nations for their factories. Copper makes up 10 percent of the mining industry in Girisko and is primarily extracted in the Shimokawa, Kanemoto, Tendо̄, and Aokita provinces. Copper is used domestically in the production of alloys, household applications such as roofs and doors, pipes, ship components, electrical equipment such as wiring and motors, and in various scientific uses in the form of copper sulfate for water purification and copper compounds for sugar detection. Aside from domestic use, copper alloys such as bronze are sold for construction and for use in electrical equipment. Gold is actively extracted in the Tantaki province and takes up 5 percent of the mining industry. Historically, it was used primarily in the decoration of palaces and jewelry and the minting of coins. While it is still used for the minting of coins and jewelry, it is also used in electronic components, primarily for computers, and in medical practices, such as the replacement of teeth. Platinum takes up 8 percent of the mining industry and is primarily mined in the Shо̄tani province. It is used in catalytic converters for vehicles, laboratory equipment, electrical contacts and electrodes, platinum resistance thermometers, dentistry equipment, and other minor equipment. Most of the platinum produced is also consumed domestically, but surplus platinum is sold to the international market. Mercury takes up 8 percent of the mining industry, being extracted in the Honso and Shimokawa provinces, and is used in the manufacturing of batteries, fluorescent lights, paints, dental fillings, soaps, and electrical switches. It is not traded internationally in its extracted form to a considerable extent.

Tungsten occupies 10 percent of the mining industry and is extracted in О̄yama, Makigawa and Sо̄yama. Tungsten is mostly used in alloy production due to its contributions in metalworking with its hardness and density, as well as in the production of electrical components, computer chips, vehicle parts, heating elements, field emitters, filaments in light bulbs, and military equipment. While not exported in its pure form, alloys with tungsten and other materials that were created with it are exported internationally. Aluminium, taking up 22 percent of the mining sector, can be seen in large qualities in much of western Girisko and is being actively extracted for the manufacturing of consumer and luxury goods like cans, airplane components, foils, beer kegs, kitchen utensils, and window frames. Rare earth metals and stones (REEs) make up 3 percent of the mining industry and can be found in much of Girisko, with their largest concentrations being actively extracted in О̄yama, being used for glass, lights, magnets, batteries, catalytic converters, and the production and powering of much of modern technology. Precious metals, making up 3 percent of the mining industry, are also found through much of Girisko and are mined in small quantities, with the significant diamond deposit being mined in О̄yama being an exception due to the deposit being large. They are used as sensors in the steel industry, catalysts for chemical processes, contact materials in the electrical industry, and glass coatings, as well as for jewelry and to aid in industrial processes. Both rare earth metals and stones and precious metals and stones are also sold internationally at high prices.

Coal takes up 20 percent of the mining industry, and is common through much of Girisko, being actively mined in various places. It is used for domestic energy production in coal plants and everyday use, accounting for 26 percent of the nation's total energy production, but it is primarily exported to other countries in order to avoid domestic pollution while still making profits off of the extraction of coal. The importance of coal as an energy source in poor to developing countries has led to it being a highly desired product. Lastly, uranium, which takes up the last 2 percent of the mining industry, is occasionally extracted in minor quantities, either to be used for medicinal purposes, x-ray technology, or for exports to other countries.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing line in Girisko

The Giriskonese manufacturing sector, as of today, accounts for 33 percent of the total GDP per sector. Girisko is a significant manufacturer of consumer goods, luxury goods, and various other goods and products, with manufacturing being the largest economic sector in Girisko. Much of the manufacturing in Girisko is powered by domestic energy production.

Giriskonese manufacturing and industry today are very diversified, with a variety of advanced manufacturing industries that are highly successful both domestically and internationally. Popular manufacturing companies in Girisko include MediGO, Mechanica Plus, HomeAndMore, ParaSega Entertainment, and many more. Consumer goods and luxury that are produced in Girisko and used domestically or sold internationally at competitive prices include clothing, sporting goods, bicycles, kitchen utensils, foils, beer kegs, cosmetics, fashion goods, cans, paints, soaps, jewelry, household applications, and appliances such as roofs and doors, furniture, and more. Additionally, the semiconductor industry as well as the electrical industry are also major manufacturing industries in Girisko. Precious, highly important electronic components and equipment are produced in Girisko. Copper wires and motors, computers and computer parts and chips, catalytic converters, electrical contacts and electrodes, batteries, fluorescent lights, electrical switches, field emitters, solar-powered batteries, LEDs, semiconductor chips and microchips, and more are produced in Girisko, used domestically for consumption or resources for other industries, and are also sold internationally to other nations.

Heavy industries such as steel, alloys, and overall heavy manufacturing are also very essential. Metalworking in Girisko is heavily reliant on steel and alloy production. Alloys and steel are forged with tungsten, copper, and other minerals and are used in things such as construction, ship components, automobiles, pipes, machinery, and a lot of other necessary resources. Alloys and steel that are not used for domestic purposes are exported internationally for construction and as resources for critical machinery. The alloy industry has allowed the automobile industry to kickstart in Girisko without too many imports for the necessary resources. Military manufacturing is also a part of the Giriskonese manufacturing sector, with raw materials being directed towards the production of various equipment directed for military use. Such equipment is primarily used in the Giriskonese Armed Forces but is also sold to nations that are interested in gaining the equipment. The arms industry in Girisko is nationalized and state-run.

Other manufacturing industries include industries that focus on the manufacturing of glass, textiles, lights, glass coatings, airplane components, fluorescent lights, medical, technological, and laboratory equipment, and more specifically, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and more. Such products are used in domestic construction, research, hospitals, and are also sold internationally.

Information technology

Artistic illustration of artificial intelligence

The Giriskonese information technology sector is very important and widely spreading through Girisko. It plays a considerable role both domestically in Girisko proper and regionally in Ostlandet. Combined with the electrical industry and the research and manufacturing sectors in Girisko, Girisko has become a considerable development hub of central Ostlandet. The structure of the sector in Girisko includes a handful of large worker enterprises at the top along with many small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for 85 percent of the sector's industrial output. These enterprises spend resources on research and development in advanced technology and digital research. IT in Girisko includes computing, data management and science, research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and more.

Science

Giriskonese scientists working in a laboratory

Scientific and medical research in Girisko are an important part of the Giriskonese economy, accounting for 25 percent of the total GDP, with science and technology being one of the largest economic sectors in Girisko.

Today, scientific and medical research is conducted by various domestic research centers and enterprises in Girisko. Biomedicine, biotechnology, and more are actively funded. Other economic sectors, such as information technology and manufacturing, are dependent on scientific research and development. Life sciences are the largest subject that is actively researched in Girisko, accounting for 61 percent of the sciences funded in Girisko. The health sector is working on the research and development of cures and treatments for various health conditions. Large medical institutes in Girisko include BioStarlex-GRAMFE, GiriskoCross, and more.

The government, has heavily directed investment into the creation of large public works, primarily science parks, where a large portion of the nation's research hubs are situated. The most popular one is Star valley, which holds over seven campuses, with over 402 research companies employing 160,000 people there. Star valley is situated on the outskirts of Ichinomiya and is the nation's hub of innovation and Ostlandet's largest technopolis. In addition, the government's ministry of health and welfare is also headquartered near the campus. The park is expected to keep growing. Another large science park is the Etsuzo science park, a place in which a lot of research institutes and public universities have either headquartered themselves or have set up branches on. Research about optoelectronics, biotechnology, engineering, integrated circuits, physics, astronomy, chemistry, and biology is conducted there. Many other parks are still in development, being supplemented by the manufacturing sector and information technology. Biomedicine and pharmacotherapy are also important industries in Girisko. Research being conducted into various biopharmaceuticals as well as manufacturing support has allowed Girisko to become a manufacturer and exporter of pharmaceutical products, vaccines, and more. There are many other smaller to medium-sized research institutes in Girisko focused on specific things, such as new military equipment (which belongs to the arms industry) or astronomical observations.

Service

Tourist shop in Girisko

The Giriskonese service sector accounts for 14 percent (2024) of the total GDP of the economy. Transportation, tourism, consumer internet, and telecommunications are all major industries in the service sector, having been growing in influence and size, with investments from other sectors and specifically the manufacturing sector allowing extensive improvements in the quality and quantity of services. Girisko, historically, always had a large tourist industry, both domestic and foreign. Today, tourism accounts for 30 percent of the service sector. Girisko, on average, is housing somewhere in between 18 and 22 million foreign tourists annually, with the largest peak ever recorded in 2023, when 25 million tourists had visited the nation during that year alone. Easier visa requirements, softened border regulations, and the value of the Yen help attract many tourists from Ostlandet. Domestic tourism is also important, as several million domestic tourists move around in Girisko annually. Tourism in Girisko typically peaks during the summer, periods of festivals, and national holidays. The most popular tourism destinations in Girisko are Ichinomiya, with 23 percent of all tourists going there, and other major metropolises such as Hoshisai, Uchijima, Deruta and more, which take another 20 percent of all tourist influxes. The last 57 percent of tourists visit the rest of Girisko. Popular attractions include the Tanko temple, the Yasuke shrine, and more. The government has announced goals of investment plans into new hotels and museums to attract more foreign tourists, with the projected goal of attracting 35 million tourists annually by 2040.

The Giriskonese economy also houses a large consumer internet and mobile industry and overall a sizable telecommunications industry. A significant amount of the large amount of data generated by internet users in Girisko is highly profitable for digital companies and artificial intelligence technology. It directly helps feed data into Synthetic Synergy. The increasingly growing and diversifying economy have allowed the government to connect large parts of the country by Internet, telephone, telegraph, radio, and television. The country is served by an extensive system of automatic telephone exchanges connected by modern networks of fiber-optic cables, coaxial cables, microwave radio relays, and there is also access to the international satellite system. The nationwide adoption of credit card have led to a boom in online shopping and retail banking. In total, telecommunication accounts for 30 percent of the service sector.

Mass media, digital platforms, and the gaming industry are also important service industries. Both domestic and foreign digital platforms operating in Girisko provide a wide array of services, ranging from apps that provide support with website building, video editing, and other more complicated tasks like digital food services and delivery services. Games are also pretty popular in Girisko, both in the form of modern arcades and digital apps. Gaming is especially popular among young people, especially those who live in urban areas. Aside from gaming conglomerates, there are also indie developers and other smaller side projects. Transportation, real estate, and retail are also essential service industries in Girisko. Transportation, such as rail transport and airlines, are largely nationalized industries owned by the government. The government owns its own airline, GiriskoFlightZ, and provides free and accessible public transport by buses, trains, ships, and planes. In total, consumer internet and the mobile industry account for 20 percent of the service sector, while transportation services account for 10 percent. The last 10 percent of the service sector is made up of tens of smaller service industries, such as wholesale and retail trade, storage, and more minor industries.

Financial services

Giriskonese bank in Ichinomiya

The Giriskonese financial sector has a range of businesses that deal with money, such as public and private banks, insurance companies and welfare services, foreign exchange services, accounting companies, finance companies, taxation, investment funds, credit companies, and government enterprises and social security, including the central bank. The activities or services within this industry that cater to the economy of the country are called financial services. The Bank of Girisko is the central, national bank, and it's responsible for issuing currency, moderating the economy, implementing monetary policies, and helping with crises, in accordance with the Commonwealth Bank, the bank of the supranational union, the Guishan commonwealth, which is the one actually responsible for issuing the currency. As such, the central bank of Girisko is subordinate to the Commonwealth bank. In addition, Girisko offers a large and reliable corporate bond market, where companies and corporations issue debt security to raise capital from public or institutional investors, as well as the stock exchange market.

Government and politics

Important figures in Girisko

The government of the Empire of Girisko was founded in 1950, under the official Constitution drafted by the Tenmei empire, influenced by the democratic ideals of Monsilvan preachers. It was the final act during the period of democratization initiated by the Tenmei empire, with the Tenmei empire officially rebranding itself as the National Democratic Party. The Constitution has since undergone 4 revisions: in 1960, 1972, 1991, and the last one in 2005. All of these revisions helped patch loopholes, fix issues with the government, and increase efficiency. The Constitution initially described 5 branches, but in the 1972 revision, the Ceremonial Bumon was added as a sixth branch.

The democratization of Girisko under the Tenmei is a very rare case in history where democratization was initiated solely by a monarchy and the imperial family, without initiative from the people or some other motive. The Tenmei imperial family was extremely impressed with liberal ideals, the concept of democracy, self-determination, and the idea of the people taking initiative. They regularly invited over Monsilvan scholars to preach about their democratic ideals in front of audiences and used the counseling of said scholars to slowly democratize the nation.

Government

Girisko is a unitary, devolutionary, constitutional, parliamentary monarchy, functioning under the framework established by the Constitution of Girisko, under which the Giriskonese government is divided into six branches (Bumon): ceremonial, executive, legislative, judicial, auditory, and examination. These branches are officially associated, led, and made up of the Ceremonial Bumon (ceremonial agency), the Executive Bumon (cabinet), the Legislative Bumon (parliament), the Judicial Bumon, the Auditory Bumon (audit agency), and the Examination Bumon (civil service examination agency). In addition, there is also the supranational government, whose branches stem from the Guishan Commonwealth, a supranational union between Monsilva and Girisko. The Guishan Commonwealth has multiple powers and capabilities, based on the powers bestowed on it by its member states to various degrees. The supranational government of the Guishan Commonwealth holds considerable authority and controls things such as the monetary policy of the currency, and can intervene in the legislature and the judiciary under some circumstances.

Most of the nation's ministries derive from the Executive Bumon. However, uniquely from all other countries, Girisko has ministries that are either independent or are under the control of other branches of government. They are called Special Ministries. They are not controlled by, or reliant on, the Executive Bumon. Girisko has, in total, 20 ministries, 4 of which are special ministries.

Additionally, Girisko is officially a protectorate and dependent territory of Monsilva. As such, the government does not have its own military and has a commissioner, Zheng Zhi-hou, who is appointed by Monsilva and oversees some things.

Ceremonial Bumon

The imperial palace in Ichinomiya, the official building of the Ceremonial Bumon and the residence of the imperial family

The Ceremonial Bumon is the ceremonial branch of the government of Girisko. It is mostly in charge of representing the country. It is made up of the imperial family and imperial servants and is represented by the emperor or empress, who is also de jure and de facto, the leader of the Ceremonial Bumon. The emperor or empress is a ceremonial monarch, whose role can be taken up by both genders, and serves as the de jure and de facto head of state. Each emperor and empress serves a life tenure. Whenever the holder of the imperial throne dies or abdicates, a new one is elected by the imperial family in an imperial ascension session. The emperor or empress ceremonially appoints the premier after they are nominated by the Legislative Bumon. Nanaka Ishii is the current Empress of Girisko, having succeeded Reo Nakamura.

The Ceremonial Bumon has a special ministry called the Ministry of the Imperial Household, which is responsible for dealing with state matters concerning the Imperial Family, and the keeping, administering, approving, and maintaining of the State Seal of Girisko. The ministry's members are appointed by the Legislative Bumon. However, its members can be forced to abdicate by the Executive Bumon under the approval of the Auditory Bumon and the Judicial Bumon. They can also be forced to abdicate by the Auditory Bumon under the approval of the Judicial Bumon.

Executive Bumon

The Executive Bumon Council building in Ichinomiya

The Executive Bumon is the executive branch of the government of Girisko. It wields executive power, such as evaluating statutory and budgetary bills and bills concerning martial law, amnesty, declaration of war, conclusion of peace and treaties, and other important affairs, all of which are to be submitted to the Legislature, as well as matters of common concern to various ministries and commissions. The sovereignty of the Executive Bumon is vested in the Giriskonese people. The leader of the Executive Bumon is the President of the Executive Bumon, also known as the Premier, who is nominated by the Legislative Bumon and is ceremonially appointed by the Emperor. The president of the Executive Bumon is the head of government, and they appoint and dismiss the members of the Executive Bumon as their cabinet, which consists of 16 members, called the ministers of state. In addition, the president of the Executive Bumon is vested with the power to present bills to the Legislative Bumon, to assign the deputy president of the Executive Bumon, to sign laws, and to declare a state of emergency that has to be ratified by the Legislative Bumon. The Executive Bumon is collectively responsible to the Legislative Bumon and must resign if a motion of no confidence is adopted by the Legislative Bumon. This includes the premier. The Executive Bumon consists of the president of the Executive Bumon, the chief of staff, the cabinet (16 ministers), and the deputy premier. The ministries of Girisko consist of sixteen executive ministries and four special ministries, which also contain agencies and departments, as well as the Executive Bumon Council. Each ministry is headed by a Minister of State, who are mainly senior legislators and are appointed from among the members of the Cabinet by the president of the Executive Bumon after heavy evaluation. The current premier is Tomosuke Hasegawa.

The Executive Bumon Council, formally headed by the President of the Executive Bumon, is an agency that handles the day-to-day affairs of the Cabinet. If a premier can't perform his duties, such as sign laws, then the deputy President of the Executive Bumon temporarily takes their spot. It is important to note that there is an upper age limit of 70 for the Executive Bumon's members, as well as a lower age limit of 20. In addition, there are two term limits for premiers.

The President of the Executive Bumon is also known as the Premier of the Empire of Girisko. Formally, the term "President" is used more often, but sometimes they are also referred to as "Premier".

Legislative Bumon

The Legislative Bumon building in Ichinomiya

The Legislative Bumon is the legislative branch of the government of Girisko. It wields the legislative power inside the state and originates from the Constitution. It serves as the main legislative body and is a de jure and de facto unicameral parliament with 250 seats. Initially, the Giriskonese parliament had 200 seats, but the population boom made it necessary to raise that cap to 250 via the constitutional amendment of 1991. The Legislative Bumon is responsible for the making and passage of legislation and laws (which are then sent to the premier for signing), the nomination of the premier, the approval of the annual policy statements and administrative reports, the ability to summon members of the Executive Bumon for questioning, the drafting of Constitutional amendments (after which the people must vote to ratify them), the approval of the conclusion of treaties, and the ability to conduct investigations either alongside the Auditory Bumon or by itself. For these similarities, it is common for people to refer to the Legislative Bumon as "the parliament". The Legislative Bumon is also able to impeach Court judges convicted of criminal or irregular conduct. Under the Constitution, the Legislative Bumon, as the only parliamentary body, also holds the power to pass a motion of no confidence. The Legislative Bumon also appoints the members of the Ministry of the Imperial Household and approves the members of the Ministry of Imperial Audition.

The Executive Bumon Council must present the legislators with an annual policy statement and an administrative report. The Legislative Committee may also summon members of the Executive Bumon Council for questioning. The Legislative Bumon is elected under the party-list proportional representation voting system every four years or when it is dissolved. Legislators within the Legislative Bumon have an upper age limit of 80 and a lower age limit of 20. There is universal suffrage for adults over 18 years of age, regardless of gender, sex, religion, income, and ethnicity, as long as they have citizenship and reside in Girisko permanently, with a secret ballot for all elected offices^[g]. The Legislative Bumon is considered to function as a dominant-party system. In addition, the Legislative Bumon elects a president and a deputy president during a meeting after elections. Additionally, voters who are 75 years old and older have to provide documents regarding cognitive examinations to determine their cognitive impairment and see if they are qualifiable to vote.

Whenever there is disagreement between the Legislative Bumon and Executive Bumon, the Legislative Bumon may pass a resolution asking the Executive Bumon Council to alter the policy proposal in question. The Executive Yuan may, in turn, ask the legislators to reconsider. If the Legislative Bumon insists, the premier must abide by the resolution or resign. The Executive Bumon Council may also present an alternative budgetary bill if the one passed by the Legislative Committee is deemed impossible to do in practice.

Judicial Bumon

the Imperial Court of Girisko, located in Ichinomiya

The Judicial Bumon is the judicial branch of the government of Girisko, and it is made up of the imperial and other lower courts. The Imperial Court holds all judicial power, overseeing all other courts. It has the ultimate judicial authority in the country, besides the Commonwealth Court of Justice, to interpret the Constitution and regulations by the central government and administrative units, laws, decrees, and administrative affairs of other courts, and has the power of judicial review, as well as the power to adjudicate impeachments conducted by the Auditory Bumon. The Judicial Bumon is independent of the Executive Bumon and Legislative Bumon, and is free of political biases. Judges are nominated or appointed by the Executive Bumon but are never removed by the Executive Bumon or Legislative Bumon, except during impeachment.

As per the Constitution, there are 10 judges, including a president and a deputy president. They are appointed by the emperor with the nomination and approval of the Legislative Bumon. Judges have a term limit of 7 years. There is an upper age limit of 80 years for judges, as well as a lower age limit of 25 years.

Auditory Bumon

The Auditory Bumon building, located in Ichinomiya

The Auditory Bumon is the auditory and supervisory branch of the government of Girisko. It holds investigatory powers and helps ensure efficient governance and fight corruption. It has the power to impeach government officials (except for the premier and the deputy premier), after which the case will have to go to the Judicial Bumon for adjudication. Additionally, it also has audit authority, with the Executive Bumon forced to send the annual budget for audit, as well as the authority to enact investigations either alongside the Legislative Bumon or by itself. It can investigate the Executive Bumon and propose corrective measures to increase efficiency and combat corruption, as well as enact impeachment, after these measures are thoroughly examined, measured, evaluated, and approved by the relevant committees. As per the Constitution, the Auditory Bumon consists of 30 members, including a president and a deputy president. The members of the Auditory Bumon are nominated by the Executive Bumon, approved by the Legislative Bumon, and ceremonially appointed by the Emperor or Empress. They serve five-year term limits. The members of the Auditory Bumon have an upper age limit of 70 years, as well as a lower age limit of 20 years.

The Ministry of Imperial Audition is a ministry in the Auditory Bumon and its members are appointed by the Executive Bumon after approval from the Legislative Bumon.

Examination Bumon

The Examination Bumon building, located in Ichinomiya

The Examination Bumon is the examination branch of the government of Girisko, and it is responsible for the validity of the qualification of civil servants. The Examination Bumon holds the powers of civil service commission for the Empire of Girisko. It has a president, a deputy president, and eight members, whom are nominated by the premier after approval by the Legislative Bumon for four-year terms, according to the Constitution. Members of the Examination Bumon have an upper age limit of 80 years and a lower age limit of 20 years. It has two ministries, the Ministry of Examination and the Ministry of Civil Service, as well as four agencies, ten offices, and four committees.

Guishan Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Complex in Luhai, which hosts the Commonwealth Council, Executive Commission, and the Audit Office.

The Guishan Commonwealth, also known as the Commonwealth of Monsilva and Girisko^[h], is the supranational union between Girisko and Monsilva, has a lot of influence and control over the Giriskonese government, the Giriskonese economy, and other things, in accordance with the powers delegated to it. The extent of the powers of the Guishan Commonwealth vary from topic to topic, depending on the competence and how much power has been delegated to it. Such powers include the control over the customs union, which means that commonwealth members have to share the same system of procedures, rules, and tariffs for imports, exports, and transiting goods. This is fully controlled by the Guishan Commonwealth. The Guishan Commonwealth also has full control over the establishment of competition rules necessary for a properly functioning internal market, the monetary policy for the yuan, the common trade policy, the conclusion of some international agreements, social policy and cohesion, economic and territorial cohesion, agriculture, and fisheries (except for conservation), consumer protection, transport, trans-Guishan networks, energy, common safety regulations, and environment.

Additionally, the Commonwealth Council, as the unicameral parliament of the commonwealth, holds the highest legislative authority within the commonwealth and can override national parliaments of member states in certain policy areas. The same is true for the Commonwealth Court of Justice, the judiciary of the commonwealth, which holds the highest judicial authority in the union as a sort of supreme court and can override the highest courts of member states.

The union also has a say regarding technological development, research, cooperation, and humanitarian aid, but member states can build on top of that on their own. The commonwealth also coordinates member states policies in the coordination of various domestic policies, foreign affairs, and the topic of justice and security.

Lastly, the commonwealth assists with industry, culture, the protection and improvement of human wellbeing, tourism, education, civil protection, and administration.

Some people call the Guishan commonwealth, the "Supranational Bumon". In addition, according to opinion polls, 94 percent of Giriskonese people are extremely in favor of the Guishan Commonwealth, 2 percent are simply in favor, 1 percent are neutral, and 3 percent are negative about it.

Girisko as a dependent territory of Monsilva

In 2009, Girisko and Monsilva signed a treaty officially designating and recognizing Girisko as a protectorate of Monsilva, which still holds true in 2024. Under the treaty, Monsilva is required to use its military to protect Girisko from any and all aggressions and violations of law conducted by insider groups, foreign nations, terrorist organizations, and other designated threats. In return, Girisko is recognized as a dependent territory of Monsilva, unable to have its own organized military. It is allowed to own a paramilitary group, but it is under the supervision and control of the Monsilvan federal government, which has the final say. Additionally, a commissioner is appointed by the President of Monsilva, who is the commander in chief of the paramilitary group in Girisko and whose job is also to oversee the faithful interpretation and execution of the treaty and represent Monsilvan interests in the country. The current commissioner is Zheng Zhi-hou. The commissioner has 5-year term limits. If the Executive Bumon or the Legislative Bumon is dissatisfied with the active commissioner, they can send a request to the Monsilvan federal government asking for the impeachment of the commissioner and a replacement with another one. Monsilva can then choose to ignore or accept the request.

Constitution

As per the Constitution of Girisko, statutory law originates in the Legislative Bumon, and the Constitution requires that the emperor or empress promulgate legislation passed by the Legislative Bumon without giving him or her the power to oppose legislation. The main body of Giriskonese statutory law, as per the 2009 amendment, is called the Six Codes, including the Additional Codes from Constitutional amendments. Girisko's court system is divided into four basic tiers: the Imperial Court and three levels of lower courts. As per the Constitution, "Girisko shall be ruled in a fair and equal manner, for the prosperity of everyone, with no exceptions, in a way that guarantees efficiency, economic prosperity, and technological progress". The Legislative Bumon functions as a dominant-party system. The constitution of Girisko is codified and is contained in a single document.

The Constitution defines the purpose and power of the President of the Executive Bumon, the Ceremonial Bumon, the Executive Bumon, the Legislative Bumon, the Judicial Bumon, the Auditory Bumon, and the Examination Bumon. It is constantly polished, refined, and evaluated to avoid loopholes and shortcomings. The Constitution has been amended in 1960, 1972, 1991, 2005, and 2009, having been amended a total of 5 times.

List of government agencies and ministries

Ceremonial Bumon

Ministry of the Imperial Household

Executive Bumon

Executive Bumon Council
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economic Affairs
Ministry of Transportation
Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Ministry of the Environment
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Demographics
Ministry of Digital Affairs
National Science and Technology Council
National Development Council
Financial Supervisory Commission
Ocean Affairs Council
Overseas Community Affairs Council
Veterans Affairs Council
National Police Agency (agency of the Ministry of the Interior)
Public Construction Commission
Supranational Commission
Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics
Directorate-General of Personnel Administration
National Palace Museum
Central Election Commission
Fair Trade Commission
National Communications Commission

Legislative Bumon

Legislative Bumon

Judicial Bumon

List of courts in Girisko
Imperial Court

Auditory Bumon

Ministry of Imperial Audition
National Human Rights Commission, Girisko

Examination Bumon

Ministry of Examination
Ministry of Civil Service
Civil Servants Protection and Training Commission

Other

Bank of Girisko (central bank)
Girisko Aerospace Exploration Agency
Girisko National Tourist Organization
Girisko Botanic and Sustainability Research Organization
National Center for University Entrance Examinations
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
National Institute of Astronomy and Science
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
National Institute for Materials Science
National Institute of Technology and Evaluation
National Museum of Art
Imperial Bureau of Secret Intelligence of Girisko
Imperial Computer Internet Bureau

Political parties

The Legislative Bumon functions on a dominant-party system. The largest political party in Girisko is the National Democratic Party. It has been getting re-elected in the Legislative Bumon for several consecutive times since 1950, achieving majority in the first elections after the drafting of the Constitution, and getting re-elected in 62 out of the modern nation's 72-year-long history. The National Democratic Party is the direct continuation of the Tenmei dynasty and the Tenmei empire. After the Constitution for Girisko was drafted in 1950, the Tenmei dynasty dissolved, and the Tenmei imperial family formed the National Democratic Party. It is a center-right progressive conservative party that is seen as an all-rounder option for many Giriskonese people who wish to keep the status quo.

Other notable political parties include the Giriskonese Green Party, the Socialist Party, Wantō, the Patriots Party (Girisko), Kyōtō, Chūkento, the Giriskonese Communist Party, Jinmintō, the Conservative Party, and the Progressive Party.

Administrative divisions

A map of the provinces of Girisko, with the names of each province included

A map of the municipalities of Girisko (important cities are colored)

Maps of the provinces, districts, and municipalities of Girisko.

Girisko functions as a unitary and devolutionary nation, having four levels of administration: national, provincial, district, and municipal. The national administration is the central government, which holds all and final national power, having large control over every process and institution in Girisko that is not controlled by the Guishan Commonwealth, being able to pass laws and intervene in the governance of lower bureaucratic administrations at all times. The status of a province, district, and municipality is chosen by the central government, and the central government can create and dissolve administrative divisions due to having final authority. The Giriskonese administrative system is defined by the Constitution, and it is one of the branches of the Giriskonese model, a comprehensible and highly advanced system regarding the economy, social welfare, and administration, and is currently only seen in use in Girisko proper.

Girisko has 18 provinces, all of which are part of the unitary, devolutionary government. Each province has its own local government and holds some designated power over its territory, and as such, enjoys considerable autonomy and self-governance, but the central government holds supreme, final authority. The decisions of provinces can be overridden by the central government, and the power that provinces are allowed to wield is the one that the central Giriskonese government allows. The modern borders and amount of provinces in Girisko can be traced all the way back to the Tenmei dynasty. Their administrative reforms readjusted the borders of existing regional units and created provinces as new autonomous regional units, with the borders either based off of previously existing regional units, clan states, historical events, or just on new decisions for efficiency. There is a distinction between provinces: Provinces who have a urbanization of 80 percent and higher are designated as special provinces. All other provinces are designated as normal provinces.

Each province is overseen by a locally elected provincial administrator. Giriskonese provinces have significantly helped with the tasks of law enforcement, education, welfare, healthcare, and more within their respective lands, helping ease the strain put on the centralized budget and reduce bureaucracy. The Giriskonese provinces are the first-level subdivisions of Girisko.

Provinces, meanwhile, are divided into second-level districts. Districts are ruled by locally elected district governors, and possess some limited autonomy over their land, being capable of managing local projects, infrastructure, and civil matters.

Districts themselves are further divided into third-level municipalities, which are also the lowest administrative division in Girisko. There are three types of municipalities in Girisko: cities, towns, and villages. The status of a municipality, if it is a village, town, or city, is decided by the central government. Generally, a village can be promoted to a town when its population increases above three thousand, and a town can be promoted to a city when its population increases above fifty thousand. A city can also be demoted to a town when its population decreases below fifty thousand, and a town can be demoted to a village if its population decreases below three thousand. Municipalities in Girisko govern their designated urban area and have a strong and direct relationship with local residents in order to handle affairs directly related to the residents and their designated urban zone. Each municipality is overseen by its elected municipal director.

The Giriskonese administrative system is considered to be very flexible and efficient, being regarded as one of the most effective administrative systems in the world, with the nation's small size making bureaucracy and administrative oversight even more efficient and effective.

Intelligence agency

The headquarters of the Imperial Bureau of Secret Intelligence, located in Ichinomiya

The Central Intelligence Agency of Girisko is the Imperial Bureau of Secret Intelligence, a government agency that is responsible for the collection and utilization of information regarding the military and the economy, as well as foreign and national security manners. It utilizes overt and covert means of gathering information, such as espionage, cooperation, evaluation, and cryptanalysis.

Welfare policy

Welfare in Girisko consists of very comprehensive, advanced, and efficient legislation and measures desired to ensure good living conditions for all citizens. Girisko has one of the world's most advanced and well-drafted welfare systems, guaranteeing decent living conditions, including social security. In Girisko, there is a widespread belief that the state's purpose is to fulfill the rights of its citizens, and legislators and premiers have been following through with this belief. In addition, welfare in Girisko is enhanced by regulations imposed by the Guishan Commonwealth.

The welfare system is organized through three levels: supranational, national, and local. Services being provided include social insurance, social welfare, health care, temperance and alcohol policy, labor, consumer protection laws, public and social services, refugee and immigration assistance, education, and worker protections, as well as other services. The Guishan Commonwealth administers welfare policies that have been either partially or fully delegated to it, such as regulation that protects consumers. Regarding national administrative tradition, it is the task of a ministry and its departments to determine policy, which is then administered by central boards and the central government. Local governing bodies and administrative divisions are tasked with assistance in carrying out welfare laws regionally. The Giriskonese welfare system is a branch of the Giriskonese model, a comprehensible and highly advanced system regarding the economy, social welfare, and administration.

Income security programs classified as social insurance

Girisko divides its social programs into those that guarantee income security and those that provide social and health services. Income security programs come in two categories: social insurance, which provides income in the form of pensions for the elderly, the sick, the pregnant, and the unemployed, as well as compensation for work-related injuries. Some social programs are classified as welfare, which consists of income transfers to aid families and people of specific categories, such as the disabled and those in need. In addition, there is an official service directed by the government, the food ration service, which provides sustenance to those in need.

Refugee support program

The government, ever since launching the Giriskonese refugee plan in 2001, has made it significantly easier for foreign refugees and immigrants to enter the country and attain citizenship. Refugees are also provided assistance and various services during their stay in Girisko, either to help them become eligible citizens or till they leave the nation. The Guishan Commonwealth also provides assistance with immigration and refugees.

Income security classified as welfare

In addition to the aforementioned benefits, there are income security programs classified as welfare. One of the differences between the two classes of social programs is that the welfare measures are financed usually through taxes, whereas social insurance programs are paid for usually by employers and employees. Welfare also includes payments to those eligible. Programs include services to families, childcare, the disabled, the impoverished, and more.

Organization of healthcare system

Health care is directed by the Ministry of Health. In accordance with the government, the ministry helps manage and provide healthcare. Actual delivery of care is the responsibility of local administrative units, with assistance from the central government and the Guishan Commonwealth. The law guarantees universal, free healthcare and mental healthcare in the form of free national insurance to all individuals living in Girisko. Refugees and immigrants also gain access to emergency services. Ever since 1980, the government has constructed 150 local health centers, each of which is capable of serving up to 12,000 people. Such centers consist of various health facilities joined together. A lot of funding is also directed toward the maintenance and construction of hospitals, regional hospitals, and medical equipment. A basic aim of the law is to give all citizens equal access to health care, regardless of their income, personal attributes, or where they live. Health care centers are responsible for routine care such as health counseling, examinations, and screening for communicable diseases. They also provide school health services, home care, dental work, and child and maternal care. High competence, adequate funding, and advanced technology have ranked Girisko as one of the world's best educational systems, having one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world, around 2.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. There are also 25 physicians and 118 hospital beds per 10,000 people.

Supranational services

The Guishan Commonwealth provides many services regarding welfare that enhance the Giriskonese welfare system, in accordance with the powers delegated to it. Social policies, consumer protection, environmental and agricultural policies, energy, common safety regulations, and transportation are largely managed by the supranational union, while assistance is also provided on matters regarding humanitarian aid, the area of freedom, security and justice, as well as administrative services, assistance with refugees and immigrants, the protection and improvement of human health, education, and civil protection.

Foreign relations

The Giriskonese foreign policy, as of today, is centered around a tradition of neutrality, with the intention to play an active role in conflict mediation all while trying to avoid direct confrontation in conflicts, but still being willing to criticize on a pragmatic basis other nations, just without taking active sides, while putting a lot of effort into boosting trade with other nations as much as possible. Girisko also pursues closer economic relations with other developed nations in Ostlandet, wishing to increase cooperation, investments, and trade. In addition, relations with Monsilva are rather friendly and warm, with foreign strategy implementing a strong focus on cooperation, trade, and overall support regarding domestic and international issues. Girisko today is a member of the Ostlandet Union, the Regional Organization of the Kivu Ocean, the Cooperative Development Forum, and the Guishan Commonwealth.

However, due to its membership in the Guishan Commonwealth, certain decisions and agreements, such as international agreements, are either overseen by, or entirely controlled by, the supranational union. Giriskonese policy is also influenced and affected by Monsilva.

Relations with Monsilva

Relations with Monsilva are considerably cordial, friendly, cooperative, and relaxed. Monsilvan people and Giriskonese people see themselves as one and the same, or as extremely similar, due to their similar culture as well as their common origins from the Shan people. Monsilva is Girisko's largest trading partner, as well as the largest exporter of military equipment. Girisko and Monsilva also support each other in times of crises, such as natural disasters.

Monsilva is a highly regarded diplomatic partner, especially ever since the creation of the Guishan Commonwealth. Thanks to the services of the Guishan Commonwealth, whose aim is to deepen the relations between its member states, Girisko and Monsilva now assist each other economically, share the same currency, have open borders with visa-free travel, give citizens the ability to work within the union without a citizenship, and many other benefits in accordance with the powers delegated to the supranational union. Girisko and Monsilva assist each other regarding bureaucratic matters, issues with immigration, and refugees.

Additionally, Girisko is officially a protectorate of Monsilva. As such, Girisko is a dependent territory of Monsilva. As such, Girisko has no military of its own but owns a paramilitary group that's under the control of Monsilva. Monsilva also protects Girisko militarily and generally influences it a lot. Girisko and Monsilva also work together regarding foreign affairs.

Relations with Kersevonia

Relations between Girisko and Kersevonia are cordial and focused on trade and cooperation. Girisko and Kersevonia enjoy a mutually agreed-upon free trade agreement.

Relations with Tranquillia

Relations between Girisko and Tranquillia are relatively cordial and trade-focused. Girisko and Tranquillia enjoy a shared free trade agreement aimed at promoting free trade and economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement sets out a comprehensive framework for the reduction and eventual elimination of tariffs on goods traded between the two countries, as well as the liberalization of their respective service sectors. The agreement also provides for the protection of intellectual property rights, the facilitation of investment flows, and the resolution of disputes through consultations, negotiations, and, if necessary, arbitration. Under the agreement, the income tax between the two countries is now 3 percent.

Relations with the Rawa Principality

Relations between Girisko and the Rawa Principality are cordial and centered around mutual understanding, trade, and cooperation. Girisko and the Rawa Principality enjoy a free trade agreement, which is aimed at promoting trade and cooperation. The agreement provides a framework for low income tax rates, which are, as of 2024, 4 percent. The agreement also implements 5 percent tax cuts to businesses from the Rawa Principality seeking to operate in Girisko, as well as protection of intellectual property rights. Additionally, the agreement helps reduce the bureaucracy needed for Giriskonese companies to establish branches in the Rawa Principality and vice versa.

Military

Girisko has no proper military due to being a protectorate and dependent territory of Monsilva. However, Girisko has a special paramilitary organization, the Bōgun ^[i], which is made up of the Giriskonese Self-Defense Ground Guard, Giriskonese Self-Defense Naval Guard, Giriskonese Self-Defense Air Guard, and the Giriskonese Self-Defense Special Forces. It has 10,000 active personnel and 5,000 personnel kept in reserves. The organization is also known as the Paramilitary of Girisko, and it is tasked with the protection of the national integrity and interests of Girisko and Monsilva and is ultimately loyal to and under the command of the Monsilvan federal government. As such, the Bōgun is a contribution of Girisko to the Monsilvan Armed Forces. The government spends 1 percent of its total GDP on the defense budget for the Bōgun. The commander in chief is the commissioner, Zheng Zhi-hou.

Girisko used to have proper armed forces before 2009. The cordial relations between Girisko and its neighbors, however, were steadily decreasing support and the budget for the military. In 1980, conscription was abolished for women, and in 1983, conscription was abolished for men. In 1981, Girisko spent 5 percent of its total GDP on its defense budget, while in 2004 it had been reduced to merely 2 percent. And then in 2009, Girisko became a protectorate and dependent territory of Monsilva. As such, the Giriskonese Armed Forces disbanded and the Bōgun was formed. The defense budget got reduced to 1 percent, and the role of the commander in chief was passed from the holder of the Imperial throne to the commissioner appointed by the Monsilvan president.

Law enforcement

The Ichinomiya police department's headquarters

Law enforcement in Girisko is provided and administered by the provincial and municipal police under the oversight of the National Police Agency, which is operated under the Ministry of the Interior. They are checked by the press and the Judicial Bumon. The central government appoints the head positions of provincial and municipal police departments, forming a coherent chain of command for all police personnel. The director of the NPA has full control of personnel rotation and transfer and administrative commendations and reprimands over all high ranking police officers, including chiefs of local police departments. In addition to law enforcement duties, police in Girisko are charged with duties such as taking census data and dealing with issues regarding immigration and visas. The Giriskonese justice system is considered to be fairly strict, with the death penalty still in effect for some severe crimes. However, prisons and other detention and rehabilitation facilities are some of the best in the world. Additionally, the Giriskonese justice system is considered open, transparent, and fair. On trials, people are allowed to hire a judge or use a free of charge public defender. Additionally, there is respect for privacy, as recorded court cases are never released online unless there is reasonable justification for it.

Girisko has the lowest intentional homicide rate in the world, with a rate of 0.25. Girisko had a count of 23 intentional homicides from the year 2020, and from 2024, there have also only been 23 intentional homicides. In addition, Giriskonese law is well-written in an understandable and efficient manner. Ownership of guns is strictly prohibited, and violent crimes such as murder, abduction, sexual violence, and robbery are very low. Law enforcement, when it comes to dealing with internal threats, is reinforced by the Monsilvan military.

Human rights

5,000–7,000 people gathered outside the Legislative Bumon building in Ichinomiya to protest against the war in New Illyricum in 2nd of November 2024.

The citizens of Girisko enjoy extended human rights, civil liberties, personal freedoms, economic freedoms, and political liberties. All citizens of Girisko, including ethnic Giriskonese people and all citizens who are not ethnically Giriskonese, have undisputable access to these rights. The law protects the freedoms of each individual. Decent living conditions, including the right to own a house, the right to have a job, and the right to have access to necessities, are fundamental rights in Girisko, including the freedom of speech. Girisko prohibits any kind of discrimination, including discrimination due to sexuality, gender, religion, skin color, and ethnicity, under its Constitution. Every citizen is also equal before the law. The freedom of the press in Girisko is considerably free, with minimal governmental interference and with the capability of independent news media to run, typically without interference, with some major exceptions where necessary to protect the citizenry and national integrity. The same holds true for social media and the internet, where there is only mostly reasonable regulation. Additionally, the citizens of Girisko are able to participate in decision-making via votes.

Despite the good record of human rights, however, LGBT rights and abortion laws in Girisko have been criticized by progressives, due to them being more limited in comparison to other progressive countries. Girisko is also one of the few highly developed nations in Ostlandet that still retains and actively uses capital punishment. LGBT topics are also banned from being taught or discussed in schools out of fears regarding children's autonomy^[j]. In addition, pride month is not celebrated or recognized in Girisko, and pride parades can be persecuted by law if they interrupt societal function.

Giriskonese society places a strong emphasis on collectivism, collective harmony, and conformity, which sometimes clash with individualism and progressivism. This has resulted in things such as various cults and religious beliefs getting banned and persecuted via a constitutional power.

Infrastructure

The infrastructure in Girisko has seen a lot of progress over the last five decades. Utilities, public services, and mail are state-owned sectors, constructed and maintained by the government. This also includes public works to increase worker productivity, attract investors, or improve the living conditions of citizens. The rate of improvement in Girisko has been rapidly escalating for the public infrastructure sector.

Today, Girisko is a high-income, highly developed country with about 9 million people, a very high Human Development Index (0.920 HDI), good levels of wealth equality (21.4 Gini), and good development infrastructure.

Transportation

Giriskonese train in Uchijima

Transportation in Girisko is managed by the Ministry of Transportation. The government spends around five percent of the annual GDP budget on financing and maintaining public transportation.

The transportation sector is state-owned in the form of public transport. Girisko provides free and accessible transportation to its citizens with public buses, planes, trains, and ships. Girisko has its own state-owned airports and publicly maintains railroad and road networks. Transportation in Girisko today is one of the most advanced in the world. Public funding poured into railway networks has made trains easily accessible for most Giriskonese citizens, even in remote areas and regions with difficult terrain. All cities and towns of Girisko have designated bus routes that people can use to get quick transportation. Girisko also has a large and efficient cycling network, with designated paths for cycling in cities, towns, and some large villages. All settlements in Girisko have train stations or are close to train stations.

Girisko has approximately ??? Kilometers (??? miles) of roads made up of city, town, and village roads, provincial and district roads, general national highways, and national expressways.

As of 2024, there are 21 airports in Girisko. The national airport state-owned corporation is called GiriskoFlightZ. It has airports in Ichinomiya, Hirosaku, Uchijima, Shikahama, Tokomara, Jōhai, Etsuzo, Ritsu, Meikō, Shinkō, Sekishi, Keiyō, Kaihei, Shune, Jūkei, Chōhū, Ōta, Fuyō, Shinyō, Mizuhara, and Seizan.

Energy

The Ichinomiya waste processing center

The fossil fuel and electrical power industries are state-owned, run by state-owned enterprises in order to provide services for the public. Most of the energy in Girisko is produced domestically.

As of 2024, 26 percent of energy in Girisko was produced from coal, 40 percent from natural gas, 10 percent from hydropower, 10 percent from wind power, 10 percent from solar power, and 4 percent from biofuel and waste processing plants. Girisko does not utilize nuclear power, although there have been calls by government officials and the public alike for the state to invest in nuclear energy. Girisko aims to maintain high levels of energy efficiency and maintain autonomy with strong domestic energy producers.

Water supply

Ichinomiya water supply station

Plumbing and water supply belong to the public sector and are used to provide clean water supply to neighborhoods and houses.

The country, as of 2024, has achieved universal access for all citizens to water supply and sanitation, has one of the lowest levels of water distribution losses in the world, regularly exceeds its own strict standards for the quality of drinking water and treated waste water, uses an effective national system of performance benchmarking for water and sanitation utilities, makes extensive use of both advanced and appropriate technologies such as the Jōkasō on-site sanitation system, and has pioneered the payment for ecosystem services. Additionally, there are advanced water supply distribution and filtering systems that treat waste water and dirty water into safe, drinkable water, effectively introducing water recycling. This system has helped make better use of drinkable water and avoid exhausting the water supply of Giriskonese rivers and lakes, and it's also much more efficient and cost-effective than water desalinization.

As of 2024, 100 percent of the population has access to improved water sources and improved sanitation.

Demographics

Girisko's demographics are fairly complex and well documented by the Ministry of Demographics of Girisko. The estimate is taken once every year, and it provides valuable insights into domestic demographics regarding population, religion, ethnicity, and more. In addition, the census is taken once per five or ten years, depending on the occasion and the data that is being reported, studied, and analyzed.

Population

Giriskonese people are the largest ethnicity of Girisko

Girisko has a population of around 9 million (9,120,241 approximately in 2024), of whom nearly 5.04 million are ethnically Giriskonese (5,043,494 approximately as of 2024) and nearly 3.620 million are ethnically Monsilvan (3,620,738 approximately as of 2024). A small population of foreign residents, who arrived to Girisko either as immigrants or as refugees, makes up the remainder (456,013 approximately as of 2024). Girisko is considered to have one of the youngest populations in the world, with people under 40 making up roughly two-thirds of the total population, and the country has a very low proportion of elderly citizens. As such, Girisko is not an aging country. This is the result of the significant increase of living conditions, life expectancy, and economic opportunities in the 20th and 21st century, which resulted in a large population boom, inflated even more by immigration.

Girisko has a total fertility rate of 2.0 births per woman. It has a median age of 25.2, with 30 percent of the people under 25.2 being under 16. As of 2024, over 10.7 percent of the population is over 65, or a little more than one in ten out of the Giriskonese population. Girisko also has a very high population density, with an estimated population density of ??????/sq mi, or ??????/km2, being the ??th nation with the largest population density in the world. The rapid economic growth and improvements in efficiency, welfare, and living conditions have resulted in an increasingly high number of immigrants. The fertility rate is also still slowly increasing. As such, the population is expected to keep growing rapidly. Girisko's population is expected to reach 16 million by 2050.

The changes in demographics and age structures have created many opportunities for economic growth, with a huge boom in the workforce population available for businesses. Girisko's lenient refugee and immigration policies are also helping contribute to the large workforce.

Ethnic groups

Ethnic groups in Girisko (2024)

Giriskonese (55.3%)

Monsilvans (39.7%)

Other (5%)

The ethnic composition of Girisko, as of 2024, is largely dominated by two ethnicities: Giriskonese people, who make up approximately 55.3 percent of the population (5,043,494 approximately as of 2024), and Monsilvan people, who make up 39.7 percent of the population (3,620,738 approximately as of 2024). Monsilvan citizens also include citizens who identify as Shaoyunese and Luhainese. The rest is made up of foreign immigrants and tourists of various ethnicities, accounting for 5 percent of the ethnic composition of Girisko (456,013 approximately as of 2024), having migrated to Girisko for better living conditions and economic opportunities.

The Giriskonese and Monsilvan people are direct descendants of the Shan people, a group of people that migrated to the lands of Girisko and Monsilva thousands of years ago, having become the dominant population in the two aforementioned countries. As such, Giriskonese and Monsilvans have the same ancestors and are directly connected with each other. There used to be another ethnic group in Giriskonese lands, the Kanke people^[k]. The Kanke were the original indigenous people of Giriskonese lands, living here before the migration of the Shan people and having their own culture and society. However, after the migrations of the Shan people, they started culturally assimilating into the Shan people, losing their significance and numbers over time as they were gradually getting replaced by the Shan people. Although some ethnic mixing is believed to have occurred, today the Kanke are believed to be extinct.

Languages

Kanji sign used in a Giriskonese shop

The Giriskonese language is Girisko's de jure and de facto official language and the primary written and spoken language in the country. The Giriskonese language uses the Giriskonese script, which is the country's official script, being composed of kanji and traditional Mandarin, as well as the Latin alphabet (used for romanization) and Arabic numerals, being taught in school as a mandatory language. The Monsilvan is another recognized official language of Girisko, due to the large number of Monsilvans living in the country and the increasingly major role the language has taken in business. Monsilvan is taught as a mandatory language in school. While the Giriskonese and Monsilvan languages are very similar with each other, due to the Giriskonese language being a descendant of the Monsilvan language, the Giriskonese language is designated as a language isolate, due to its relatively isolated development. Shaoyunese, the Giriskonese sign language, and Monsilvan sign language are recognized as official national languages of Girisko. Shaoyunese is recognized as a national language due to the amount of Shaoyunese speakers in Girisko, and the Giriskonese and Monsilvan sign languages are recognized and used to support deaf people and people that are hard of hearing.

Luhainese is recognized as an official regional language due to the considerable minority of Luhainese speakers inhabiting Girisko. Braille, while not considered a language, is nonetheless widely used, with support existing for Monsilvan Braille, Giriskonese Braille, Luhainese Braille, Jackian Braille, and Shaoyunese Braille. Other languages that are spoken by minorities can be found in their respective communities, but they are not recognized on a national level and aren't supported in countrywide translations. Despite this, however, people are free to speak their respective languages in public and private. Such minorities include ethnic minorities, foreign language students, and immigrant communities. Other languages that are spoken in Girisko but are not recognized by the state include Baltanese, Slavic, Kivuian, Jackian, and Paleocachian.

Religion

Religions in Girisko (2024)

Shintoism (33%)

Buddhism (30%)

Taoism (20%)

Protestantism (7%)

Hintoism (5%)

Confucianism (4%)

Irreligious (0.5%)

Other (0.5%)

Girisko is, officially, a secular nation, and the Giriskonese constitution guarantees religious freedom, as long as a religious belief doesn't cause immense harm to other people and Giriskonese society. Current estimates, as of 2024, show that 33 percent of the population believes in Shintoism in some form (3,009,680 as of 2024). This estimate also includes people affiliated with a temple who may not be true believers. Estimates also show that 30 percent of the population is affiliated with Buddhism (2,736,072 as of 2024) and 20 percent of the population is affiliated with Taoism (1,824,048 as of 2024). Many Giriskonese people practice both Shintoism and Buddhism and identify with both religions or describe themselves as spiritualists. Shintoism, Buddhism, and Taoism are the three main religions of Girisko, and they have influenced Giriskonese beliefs, traditions, customs, philosophical thought, and lifestyle. Participation in religious ceremonies and customs remains high, especially during festivals, special occasions, and national holidays. Despite modernization, religious zeal is still strong, and there is strong adherence to culture and tradition.

Aside from the three main religions, statistics show that 7 percent of the population is Christian, who identify predominantly as Protestant (638,417 as of 2024), 5 percent of the population is affiliated with Hintoism (456,013 as of 2024), and 4% are affiliated with Confucianism (364,810 as of 2024). While Christianity is not widespread in Girisko, globalization and interactions with Christian countries have resulted in Giriskonese people adopting many Christian customs, including Christmas, as secular customs. Hintoism and Confucianism have also influenced political and philosophical thinking in Girisko. Data shows that 0.5 percent of the people in Girisko identify as irreligious (45,601 as of 2024), and the remaining 0.5 percent of the population believes in other religions (45,601 as of 2024). While atheism is typically frowned upon, it is nonetheless protected as an indisputable right under the constitution. Other minor religions in Girisko include Islam^[l], other Christian denominations such as Creeperian Catholicism, Druzism, Astrianism, and other religious beliefs. 99 percent of Muslims and other minor religions are immigrants. 12 percent of the Christians in Girisko are also immigrants.

If a religion or a cult is deemed to be a national threat and severely interrupt collective harmony, there is a constitutional process that can result in it being banned and persecuted. First, the Legislative Bumon has to pass a resolution against a religious belief. Then, the resolution must be reviewed and approved by the Judicial Bumon and the Auditory Bumon, which is then finally presented to the people to be ratified in a referendum. Banned religions are blocked from being worshiped publicly, and any shrines, religious buildings, symbols, and mentions of the religious movement get destroyed. A ban on a religion can't be amended for one year, after which the Legislative Bumon will have to pass a resolution to lift the ban, which then has to be ratified in a referendum. This has happened to various cults, such as Satanism and some Islamic and Pagan doctrines. Foreign media outlets have criticized such events, but they are generally accepted by the general population in Girisko

Urbanization

Ichinomiya, a major metropolis in Girisko

Urbanization in Girisko includes the population that lives in cities, which are recognized as urban areas. Towns, villages, and remote areas make up the rural areas of Girisko and are not included as urban areas. As of 2024, as per the Ministry of Demographics of Girisko, 85 percent of the total population in Girisko, on average, lives in cities (7,722,386), which is the average urbanization rate. The capital city, Ichinomiya, has a population of 1.3 million (1,343,722). Girisko has 34 cities in total, as well as 60 towns. 15 percent of the population is rural (1,397,835) of which 1,148,886 live in towns and 248,949 live in villages and remote areas. While urbanization in Girisko is accelerating, the rural side of the country has managed to stay relatively strong. Girisko also has a very high population density, with an estimated population density of ?????/sq mi, or ?????/km2, being the ??????th nation with the largest population density in the world. Other notable cities with a very large population include Uchijima, Hirosaku, Jōhai, and Etsuzo.

The large population boom and the Girisko miracle have led to rapid urbanization and the creation of new cities.

Education

School in Ichinomiya, built with inspiration from traditional Giriskonese architecture in 2017

Education in Girisko is regulated, directed, and controlled by the Ministry of Education, a ministry that controls and monitors the educational curriculum of all schools, including private schools, and acts as a central authority that has the final say in matters. Education is a nationalized public service, and as such, primary schools and high schools are controlled and funded by the state, being available to people for free. Private schools for ethnic minorities are allowed as long as they follow the educational curriculum and the laws provided by the ministry of education. All citizens living within Girisko are required by law to complete primary school and high school in order to fulfill their expected years of schooling, which are 15. Afterward, they can pursue higher education in public universities or colleges. Primary school lasts for seven years, and high school lasts for eight. Children start to go to school at 4. There are also optional daily programs, also known as pre-kindergarden, which are available for children who are not old enough to go to school. Pre-kindergarden is also known as "child care services" and has the primary purpose to take care of children and teach them valuable skills.

Education in Girisko is heavily focused on critical thinking, constructive skills, discipline, creativity, and smart learning, which is reflected in the subjects and methods of schooling. Schools in Girisko offer free, accessible lunches for everyone in canteen buffets, the food of which is either locally grown or delivered by the food ration service with extensive health checks to make sure supplied food follows nutritional standards. While canteen buffets provide many options, students can't demand food outside the available buffets or bring their own food. Exceptions can be made for students with health problems, such as those with lactose intolerance and various allergies. Allergic people and people with health issues are required to fill out identification papers in order to get an identification card that can be used to prove their health issues and grant special food services. A lot of funding is directed into maintaining school infrastructure to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

Teachers, who are fully unionized, follow state curriculum guidelines, but are accorded a great deal of autonomy as to the methods of instruction and are even allowed to choose their own textbooks or other means to constructively create a productive environment for students. Primary schools provide constructive education with mandatory subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, cooking, Giriskonese language, Monsilvan language, literature, environmental studies, basic mathematics, and more. Physical education is mandatory, but participating in sports is optional, and kids are given a variety of options to select from for workouts. Subjects such as religion are also optional and are heavily aimed at conversation and mutual participation without actual grading.

The use of tuition fees or other means by which schools can extract money from students is highly prohibited. Tight regulations are put in place to ensure teachers meet quality standards. High school is much more specialized, with a lot of emphasis being put on the individual student as well as on the embrace of science. There are many optional subjects and mandatory subjects. Some of the most essential subjects are science, first aid, philosophy, basic economics, morality, and more. In these classes, a lot of emphasis is being put on open discussion as well as understanding. However, LGBT education is strictly prohibited due to concerns regarding children's autonomy. Optional subjects include Giriskonese martial arts such as judo and kendo, Luhainese, Shaoyunese, the Giriskonese and Monsilvan sign languages, advanced mathematics and geography, music, visual arts, crafts, history, and more.

Technology is widely used for projects, videos, and other educational material that is aimed to intrigue students. Additionally, the usual concepts of grading and memorization are not used in Giriskonese schools. Instead, testing is based on a student's understanding of a subject and their wits. Students with learning disabilities or other mental health issues are allowed to attend special education as well as sessions with mental health professionals for free.

For each 2.5 hours a student doesn't attend a school, they earn a school point, which is capped at 100. If it exceeds 100, the student will fail the school year. Proper justification, such as sick days, sad days, health emergencies, or other issues, can be given to remove points from a given period as long as there is sufficient proof. Average school days typically last four hours in primary school and four to five hours in high school. Giriskonese schools mandate the use of dress codes for male and female students, with the state providing said clothes for free. School uniforms include the garukan and the sailor fuku. Mandatory monthly checkups by the government are aimed at ensuring fairness in schools, as schools accused of corruption get their funding slashed. These checkups also help significantly reduce the cases of bullying, because bullying in Girisko is punished by immediate expulsion, as well as state intervention in family affairs to investigate cases of abuse. Failure of a school to notice or deal with bullying results in a budget slash or a complete forced closure of the school.

Giriskonese students can continue their education by attending a university. To do so, they are required to pass the national Giriskonese acceptance exam (NGAE). The exam is typically held once per year, every June, and it is taken over the span of two weeks. The subjects in it vary based on which university the student wishes to enter, and are typically shown in the form of multiple choice questions that are always randomized. Universities do not have any tuition fees for native or foreign students and provide all services for free, being funded by the state instead of private fees. Students are also able to enter colleges, which have tuition fees.

The Giriskonese educational system is praised for its efficiency, its creativity, its ability to produce skilled workers and intellectuals, and its effectiveness, with the nation consistently ranking on top global education rankings. As of 2024, Girisko's literacy rate was 100 percent. The government spends 13% of its budget on education.

Health

Giriskonese hospital in Ichinomiya

Healthcare in Girisko is managed and provided by the Ministry of Health, one of the sixteen executive ministries of the nation. Hospitals are maintained both by the central government and local provincial governments, with the budget spent on healthcare coming from taxes. Provincial administrations help with the gathering of taxes and the maintenance of local infrastructure. The government offers free, accessible, universal healthcare for everyone, regardless of wealth or social status, providing free national health insurance towards all citizens, with the population coverage reaching 100 percent in 2024, and with a lot of funding being directed to public hospitals to ensure excellent quality of medical infrastructure, medical equipment, and medical personnel. Due to healthcare being fully nationalized, there are no private hospitals in Girisko. Mental healthcare is also nationalized, with the state offering free and easy access to mental health professionals, mental hospitals, asylums, and other necessities to support the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of citizens. National voluntary surveys have been carried out on hospital patients since 2010 by the ministry of health and have been used to help in the improvement of healthcare services. In 2024, during the latest such survey, 89 percent of patients said that they were very satisfied, 7 percent said that they were satisfied, and 4 percent said that their experience with the services and care provided was alright.

The Giriskonese disease control authority is the Girisko Outbreak Contingency Centre (GOCC). It helps initiate, direct, and maintain government responses and measures regarding diseases and epidemics.

According to the ministry of health, the country's life expectancy in 2024 is 83.1 (80.8 for men and 85.3 for women). In 2024, the infant mortality rate was 2.2 deaths per 1,000 live births, with 25 physicians and 118 hospital beds per 10,000 people. The largest leading causes of deaths in the nation are cancer and old-age related illnesses. While not of the same importance, suicides among the young population are also a considerable cause of deaths in Girisko.

Culture

The temple of Sodako, a colossal, magnificent Taoist gate in front of the Xa Xen temple. The temple of Sodako and the Xa Xen temple are two of the most popular religious buildings and national land sites in Girisko. They symbolize Taoism in Girisko, being affiliated to the deity Sanqing, and are situated in Senpa, dating back to the 13th century

Giriskonese culture, as of today, has been heavily influenced by Giriskonese folk religion (Shintoism) as well as other religions, such as Buddhism and Taoism, combining influences from Monsilva, other nations on Ostlandet, as well as Ecros and Sur. During the ancient dynastic period, Giriskonese culture was very similar to ancient Monsilvan culture, but after the age of dynasties was over, Giriskonese culture began diversifying from the Monsilvan people's culture, partially affected by local culture and beliefs as well as new ones.

Poetry, philosophy, art, and intellect are given strong emphasis by Giriskonese culture, aimed at merit, knowledge, compassion, harmony, and self-awareness. Today, Giriskonese culture, tradition, ethics, arts, and religions are stronger than ever. Giriskonese culture is given an important emphasis in education, with literature, poetry, the arts, drama class, and other subjects existing in the school curriculum as optional subjects for interested students.

Giriskonese culture is mostly contained in Girisko, expressed in the form of art, philosophy, architecture, sports, daily practices, cinema, language, as well as the daily life of average Giriskonese people, but can also be seen in parts of Monsilva. Girisko had been isolated for a good while of its history thanks to the mountainous ranges on its southwestern borders, allowing mostly separate development and eventual split off from Monsilvan culture, with the Giriskonese language being initially a form of the proto-Monsilvan language, but eventually becoming a language-isolate.

Despite this largely isolated past, modern Girisko today is highly exposed to foreign influences and cultures and is open to change, modifications, and influences, but with traditional Giriskonese traditions and ethics remaining mostly intact and dominant. Much of the Giriskonese and ethics are said to be based off of Shinto, and more particularly, the three ancient ideals that include the wabi (transient and stark beauty), sabi (the beauty of natural patina and aging), and yūgen (profound grace and subtlety), among others. Additionally, the Giriskonese dragon is the country's national animal. The Giriskonese dragon has been the country's national animal since 1759. It is very similar to the Monsilvan dragon.

Art

Giriskonese artwork inspired from traditional Giriskonese art from the 14th century

Giriskonese art consists of a wide range of art styles and media that include ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper, ukiyo-e paintings and woodblock prints, ceramics, origami, bonsai, and more recently manga, digital art and anime.

Giriskonese art has a long history, ranging from the beginnings of human habitation in Girisko till the present day, seeing heavy inspiration from Monsilvan art as well as influences from other cultures and nations. Initially, due to the isolation of Girisko through most of its history, the arts were heavily influenced by proto-Monsilvan arts, Kanke culture, and deviations and new discoveries and art styles were still pretty similar to Monsilvan art. Over time, however, as Giriskonese arts further deviated from Monsilvan arts and new ideas arose, complex and new isolated arts were finally forming after 2000 BCE, becoming the first period where what is defined as Giriskonese art formed and became more easily distinguishable from Monsilvan art.

The first complex types of art were produced in the 20th and 19th centuries BCE, being heavily connected with Giriskonese folk religion, turning away from Monsilvans and developing indigenous forms of expression. Later in the 3rd century BCE, arts influenced by Buddhism and Taoism also appeared, as well as secular forms of arts. Both religious and secular forms of art greatly influenced forms of expression in Girisko and flourished, especially during periods of shogunate rule.

After the 19th century, major exposure to the rest of the world led to economic, social, political, and philosophical turmoil that lasted for an entire century and has introduced massive new forms of art into Giriskonese culture, such as Ecrosian-style art. It is important to mention that traditional religious Giriskonese art was heavily influenced by the sense of self, spiritualism, and the divine, often seeking to create a sense of powerlessness and magnificence in front of the supernatural.

Painting is the preferred artistic expression in Girisko by amateurs and professionals alike. Until modern times, the Giriskonese people wrote with a feather rather than a pen, and their familiarity with feather techniques has made them particularly sensitive to the values and aesthetics of painting. With the rise of Giriskonese folk religion and the third Giriskonese shogunate, sculpting also became a very widely used form of art, which still exists in some form today, with many modern sculptors still using ancient methods of creating exceptional human statues with impressive accuracy.

Giriskonese pottery is among the finest in Ostlandet, which includes the earliest known Giriskonese artifacts, with porcelain pottery and marble pottery flourishing during the ancient times, and restorationist elements bringing them back from the past and reviving old methods to create traditional Giriskonese pottery. Traditional Giriskonese art and pottery are major sources for tourism and are also used in museums and souvenir shops, as well as regular shops, as most people still live in traditional ways out of cultural revival.

As of the modern day, anime and digital art have also flourished, with Giriskonese media inventing Anime and creating various state-owned and independent anime shows that have spread through all of Girisko and have also been known on an international level. Manga is also extremely widespread, being available in almost every single book store, as well as even gas stations.

Cuisine

A bowl of Milachi, a traditional Giriskonese dish

Giriskonese cuisine encompasses the regional and traditional foods of Girisko, which has been formed through thousands of years of cultural development, economic, societal, political changes, and nutritional evaluation, being initially inspired by early Monsilvan culture as well as the eating habits of the indigenous people, the Kanke people, inhabiting the lands before the ancestors of the Giriskonese, the Shan people, moved in.

Traditional Giriskonese and modern Giriskonese cuisine is known for its health benefits and nutritional diet, being one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. Traditional Giriskonese cuisine reflects a complex interaction of the natural environment and is heavily based off of rice, vegetables, fruits, seafood, milk, soups, and side dishes. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Common seafood is typically grilled, but it is also sometimes served raw as sashimi or as sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter. Apart from rice, a staple includes noodles, as well as Monsilvan dumplings and simmered dishes. Healthy and nutritional herbs are also used in Giriskonese dishes. Their use today can be attributed to the usage of medicinal herbs in ancient Girisko.

The Giriskonese cuisine has been heavily influenced by Monsilvan cuisine, and as such, many Monsilvan dishes can also be found in Girisko, particularly in the southern provinces. Such dishes include Monsilvan soup dumplings, wonton noodles, mochi and senbei. Despite the nation's globalization and interactions with foreign influences, however, fast food, processed foods, and other unhealthy foods are not widespread in Girisko.

Fast food chains are unable to properly compete nationwide and establish a fast food genre or presence, neither local fast food chains nor foreign, because most Giriskonese people do not appear to enjoy fast food and, instead, focus on the nutritional and traditional Giriskonese diet. There are, however, some fast food chains from foreign companies that have managed to make some footholds in the capital, Ichinomiya, and other major cities, but aside from that, there has not been much major development in this field.

Folklore and religion

The Yasuke shrine, a Shinto shrine in Girisko, one of the most popular sites of worship, situated in Deruta province

Shinto (Commonly known as Shintoism), Buddhism and Taoism are the primary religions of Girisko, and all three have heavily influenced Giriskonese culture and identity since the ancient times up till the modern day and continue to do so. Shinto is an ethnic religion focusing on ceremonies and rituals. In Shinto, followers believe that kami – Shinto deities or spirits – are present throughout nature, including rocks, trees, and mountains. Humans can also be considered to possess a kami. One of the goals of Shinto is to maintain or strengthen the connection between humans, nature, and kami. The religion developed in Girisko in the form of Giriskonese folk religion in 1990 BCE, which eventually was better structured into what is today known as Shintoism, after which point followers built shrines to worship kami.

Buddhism, meanwhile, is concerned with the cycle of rebirth and karma. In Buddhism, a person's status in society is considered unimportant, instead their good or bad deeds are valued, as every person eventually becomes ill, ages, dies, and is eventually reincarnated into a new life, a cycle known as saṃsāra; the suffering people experience during life is considered to be one way for people to ensure a better future, with the ultimate goal of Buddhism being to escape the cycle of death. Buddhist philosophy and art was initially brought into Girisko via force with the conquests of the Menjik Khaganate, but it eventually slowly integrated in the southern parts of Girisko, even after the collapse of the Menjik Khaganate, and influenced Giriskonese folk religion and philosophy, as well as being influenced back by these too.

While not of the same importance, Confucianism and Hintoism can also be noted to hold important holdings in Girisko. Their spread was most prevalent during the ancient times, but some followers of these religions still exist. Hintoism itself is the last remnant of the Kanke people and their culture, as bits of their culture had integrated into Giriskonese culture.

Lastly, Taoism or Daoism refers to either a school of philosophical thought (道家; daojia) or to a religion (道教; daojiao), both of which share ideas and concepts of Monsilvan origin and emphasize living in harmony with the Tao (道; Thoroughfare). The Tao is generally defined as the source of everything and the ultimate principle underlying reality. The Tao Te Ching, a book containing teachings attributed to Laozi (老子), together with the later writings of Zhuangzi, are both widely considered the keystone works of Taoism. It is unknown when, exactly, Taoism arrived and spread in Giriskonese lands, but it is believed to have arrived by contact with Monsilva.

Literature and philosophy

A digital copy of the yellow sea novel

Literature, poetry, and philosophy has played a large role in Giriskonese culture throughout much of its history and is still prevalent today. Much of Giriskonese poetry and literature is influenced by Monsilvan literature. Much of early Giriskonese literature can be attributed to the golden age of the Toka Dynasty, a period of extensive philosophical progress as well as sociological, technological, mathematical and cultural growth, with lots of poems and literature having been released during that period, often read out loud by poets in front of large audiences during shows and large gatherings, being influenced by Giriskonese folk religion (Shintoism).

By the 4th century BCE, influences by Buddhist and Taoist thought can be seen in poems and literature, as well as other works, with many works being released with pacifistic views and narratives, such as the well-known The Yellow Sea, a translated and archived poem by an ancient poet. The most important novel in Giriskonese literature is Shogun Toki's Travels, having been written in the ??th century BCE, a 500-page book that has miraculously survived through time, which is essentially a mythical adventure of the Shogun Toki in his quest to find true love, slaying mythical beasts and travelling to majestic lands.

Television and media

Logo of the twitter account of the Girisko times international

According to a 2023 survey on television viewing in Girisko, 84 percent of Giriskonese people, especially in urban areas, watch television daily. Giriskonese television dramas, Anime, and other shows are viewed both within Girisko and internationally. Many Giriskonese media franchises have gained considerable intercontinental popularity, primarily Anime, and are seeing ever-increasing growth, especially in Girisko. Most domestic shows in Girisko are Anime. Giriskonese comics, known as manga, also begun rising in the late 20th century, and today are widely spread and available in Girisko, especially in young people. Giriskonese media is also well-known for its horror stories, urban legends and creepypastas.

During an emergency, regardless of the magnitude of the emergency itself, the Government has the capability and the justification to interrupt regular broadcasting. Today, emergency broadcasting takes over TV broadcasting to post emergency alerts, and also forces an emergency alert message on computers, phones, and radio broadcasting.

Cinema

A scene from the 1925 movie named, The new samurai

Giriskonese cinema had initially begun in 1900, with the first Giriskonese films being created during that time, with cinema over time becoming more widely available, with new cinemas being built in cities and new movies being produced. Giriskonese cinema grew even more after technological progress improved the quality of movies, with a popularity boom occurring in 1990. Many movies had a traditional style to it, basically taking place in Girisko centuries ago, but anime movies also begun to rise. Today, cinema is one of the most popular methods of entertainment for young civilians, particularly young couples, and anime movies dominate the domestic cinema industry. Foreign movies have also gained a foothold, particularly Monsilvan movies, but not as much. The most popular movie genres in Girisko are science fiction, tradition, adventure, comedy, romance, and horror. Many excellent movies have been created, such as the masterpiece The snow queen, a romantic movie originating from a novel by the same name, which literally spread like wildfire.

Initially, Giriskonese cinema was largely trapped domestically, but translations and subtitles to foreign languages in the recent few decades have allowed for the Giriskonese cinema industry to spread outside of Girisko proper.

Traditional clothing

Giriskonese women wearing traditional Giriskonese clothing

There are typically two types of clothing worn in Girisko: traditional clothing that's known as Giriskonese clothing, and foreign clothing, which includes every foreign piece of clothing. There are a lot of traditional Giriskonese clothing. However, some of the most common items of traditional Giriskonese fashion includes the kimono, the national garment of Girisko. It was developed during the period of the first Giriskonese Shogunate and has become popular ever since. The Giriskonese word "kimono" literally translates to the "thing to wear on the shoulders". However, this term developed some time around the period of the third Giriskonese Shogunate, before which most kimono-like garments were referred to as the kosode ("short sleeve") instead, with longer-sleeved garments being known as the furisode ('swinging sleeve') Initially, traditional Giriskonese fashion was heavily influenced by Monsilvan fashion, but ever since the 20th century BCE, it has developed independently into its own style, while still being similar to Monsilvan fashion. The Kimono and other clothing and garments come in a variety of colors, styles, patterns, and sizes. Men mainly wear darker or more muted colors, while women tend to wear brighter, more vibrant colors and pastels, and, especially for younger women, often with complicated abstract or floral patterns. In modern times, married women sometimes wear short-sleeved kimono, whereas unmarried women sometimes wear long-sleeved kimono to both formal and informal occasions.

However, cultural diversity, alongside the population boom, has led to the divide between sleeve lengths also including one more of age, with most women in their early twenties wearing long sleeved kimono only to formal occasions, and most women past their early twenties wearing short-sleeved kimono to formal events, regardless of marriage status. In the modern day, men also tend to wear more vibrant garments with brighter colors.

The happi coat is another form of traditional clothing. A happi (commonly Anglicized as "happy") coat is a straight-sleeved coat, typically decorated with a family crest and/or kanji along the collar. In previous centuries, happi-style coats were worn during celebrations. Today, they are typically on beaches, households, and everyday life. Alongside traditional clothing and garments, Girisko also has several distinct footwear: the tabi, which are ankle-length split-toed socks, are commonly worn with the kimono, and are designed to be worn with traditional shoes such as geta and zōri. The geta are sandals mounted on wooden blocks extending from the base of the shoe to the floor, being worn by men and women alongside the kimono or yukata. The zōri, meanwhile, are flat-based or sloping sandals made of a number of different materials and are considered to be more formal than geta, being used in more professional situations.

Foreign clothing is typically used when it comes to business and trade with other nations and corporations and is seen in a small extent in cities, particularly among immigrants. However, traditional Giriskonese clothing is still used in most of Girisko.

Architecture and aesthetics

Traditional Giriskonese house in Ichinomiya, built in 2023

Giriskonese architecture, particularly traditional architecture, can be typified by wooden or mud plaster structures, elevated slightly off the ground, with tiled or thatched roofs. Traditional housing and many temple buildings see the use of tatami mats and sliding doors that break down the distinction between rooms and indoor and outdoor space. Traditional Giriskonese architecture is believed to be greatly influenced by Shintoism, Buddhism, and Taoism, offering a blend of all three architectural styles. As for aesthetics, they comprise a set of ancient ideals that include wabi (transient and stark beauty), sabi (the beauty of natural patina and aging), and yūgen (profound grace and subtlety).

Ever since the 20th century, Girisko has incorporated much of Ecrosian, Ostlandet and Sur modern architecture into construction and design. However, despite international influence, traditional Giriskonese architecture is still widely popular and used, with modern companies offering the option to construct traditional Giriskonese buildings due to cultural pride and aesthetics. In addition, modern infrastructure and technology are being combined with traditional decorations and style. Such phenomena can be seen in the form of modern apartment buildings and skyscrapers having traditional decorations and architectural style, and more.

Sports

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Chess, a widely popular sport in Girisko

Traditionally, chess is considered to be Girisko's national sport and most popular sport. Chess, as well as baseball, football, and more, are included in the school's educational curriculum as optional subjects. A huge amount of people in Girisko participate in at least one sport, with chess being very widespread, with chess competitions being played on televisions and live streams with hundreds of thousands of viewers. Chess is viewed as the sport of intelligence and wits, and as such is a big part of Giriskonese tradition when it comes to sports.

Traditionally, sumo has also played a large role in Giriskonese sports. Giriskonese martial arts such as judo and kendo are taught as voluntary subjects in the high school curriculum. Motorsport and swimming are also important enough to deserve to be mentioned, for they are quite widespread among people.

Music and performing arts

Traditional performance in a theater in Girisko

Giriskonese music today is a mix of traditional Giriskonese and Monsilvan music, as well as modern Giriskonese and Monsilvan music. The first signs of music in Giriskonese history can be noted all the way during 5000 BCE by the usage of carefully sculpted bones to produce whistles and sound. What is known as traditional Giriskonese music, however, can be traced back to 1600 BCE, when the first proper instruments were invented in societies. Initially, being heavily based on Monsilvan, musical instruments were traditionally grouped into eight categories known as bayin (八音). The bayin are silk, bamboo, wood, stone, metal, clay, gourd, and skin.

However, after the period of the Toka dynasty, Giriskonese music diverged, and new eclectic music types were created. New instruments, such as the koto, were introduced after the period of the Toka dynasty, as well as other instruments, like the shamisen. Today, other Ostlandet and Ecrosian music can be found in Girisko, as well as Giriskonese pop and rap. Despite that, however, traditional Giriskonese music is still very widespread.

Giriskonese pop (G-Pop), rap, and hip hop have become increasingly popular, especially in urban areas, and can be considered pretty similar and heavily influenced by Monsilvan pop (M-Pop), and as such, other than Giriskonese pop, Monsilvan pop with subtitles is also very popular. Karaoke is also a large cultural activity in modern Girisko, with popular music being influenced by Monsilvan and other Ostlandet trends.

Theaters are also very widespread and popular in Girisko. They flourished under the period of the Toka dynasty and post-900 BCE, and have ever since remained a form of entertainment for Giriskonese people as well as a part of their cultural identity. Traditional Giriskonese theaters are also highly popular. The most popular one is the mizue, a traditional theater that was founded in 1329 BCE and has remained operational ever since.

National landmarks

The Tanko temple, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Girisko and the world, located in Uchijima

On 7 December 1986, the Giriskonese Government created the List of the national landmarks of Girisko, a list, which is now also digitally uploaded, of lots of locations of cultural, historical, or natural significance for Girisko and it's people. The list includes over 233 entries, which includes various beautiful natural sites, ancient and modern architectural landmarks, and more, famous examples of which include the Tanko temple and others, and more. The list is maintained by the government, and new entries are formally designated by the President of the Executive Bumon in a grand ceremony and parade.

Tourism

Coastal Ichinomiya, a major tourist attraction

Tourism in Girisko is very diverse, including both domestic and foreign tourists, with Girisko housing around 18–22 million foreign tourists annually, with the peak being in 2023 when 25 million tourists visited the nation. Several million domestic tourists also move around during the year. Tourism in Girisko peaks during festivals and holidays, like how waves of tourists arrive to watch the Giriskonese star festival. Tourism, in general, is a very important source of income for Girisko and its inhabitants.

The most popular destinations in Girisko are Ichinomiya, with 23 percent of all tourists going there, and other major metropolises such as Hoshisai, Uchijima, Deruta and more, which take another 20 percent of all tourist influxes. The last 57 percent of tourists visit the rest of Girisko. These numbers, of course, change annually and aren't fully stable. Some of the most popular tourist attractions include the Tanko temple, the Yasuke shrine, and more.

Calendar

The standard Gregorian calendar is used for most purposes. However, the Giriskonese calendar is used for traditional purposes, such as during celebrations and festivals, as well as various public holidays. The Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1972, prior of which, the Giriskonese calendar was used for most purposes, including official settings.

Public holidays

The star festival being celebrated in Ichinomiya

Officially, Girisko has 23 national public holidays. National public holidays in Girisko are regulated and recognized by the government. These official public holidays function as non-working days and school-free days, meaning that businesses and schools close. Giriskonese provinces with significant minorities or under other contexts are allowed to host their own unofficial holidays, with holidays that are falling on weekends receiving bonus days depending on how long it lasts in compensation. While most of Giriskonese holidays come from Giriskonese and Monsilvan traditions and historical events, some other holidays have arrived from other countries, such as Christmas, which is not celebrated religiously and is instead a secular holiday. Many of the traditional Giriskonese holidays are influenced by Buddhism, Taoism, and Shintoism. The national holidays in Girisko are the following:

Date(s) Observed	Length (without weekends)	Jackian Name	Giriskonese	Remarks
1 January	1 day	New Year's Day	元日 (Ganjitsu)	Celebrating the new calendar year.
Second Monday of January	1 day	Coming of Age Day	成人の日 (Seijin no Hi)	This national holiday was established in 1840 as a day to congratulate and encourage people who have reached the age of maturity (18) during the year.
Day of the second new moon after the winter solstice (between 21 January and 20 February)	1 day	Red Lantern Festival or Giriskonese New Year's Eve	赤提灯祭り(Akadjōchin matsuri)	Eve of the Giriskonese New Year or Spring Festival
The 3 days following Giriskonese New Year's Eve	3 days	Giriskonese New Year or Spring Festival	桐寿古ネの新年 (Girisukone-go no shin'nen)	First day is the actual day of Giriskonese New Year, while the next two days are part of the Spring Festival.
2 February	3 days	Setsubun	節分 (Setsubun)	National holiday celebrating the beginning of spring.
14 February	1 days	Valentine's Day	バレンタインデー (Barentaindē)	National holiday originating from foreign influence, with couples giving gifts to each other.
4 March	2 days	Doll's Festival	ひな祭り (Hinamatsuri)	A festival in Girisko to celebrate the health and happiness of young girls and women.
20 March	1 days	Spring Equinox Day	春分の日 (Shunbun no hi)	A festival in Girisko to celebrate the health and happiness of young girls and women.
4 April	1 day	Human rights day	人権デー (Jinken dē)	A festival aimed to make known the human rights of all people and to stop domestic, physical, and emotional abuse.
15 April	1 day	Greenery day	みどりの日 (Midorinohi)	A day with which to celebrate nature and its blessings.
The first day of May with a full moon, or in rare cases, in June	1 days	Vesak	ヴェサク (Vu~esaku)	The day to celebrate the birth but also the enlightenment and parinirvana of the Buddha.
5 may	2 days	Children's day	こどもの日 (Kodomonohi)	The day to esteem the personalities of children and plan for their happiness. Practices such as the flying of koinobori and the decoration of homes with armor or samurai dolls a few days prior to the holiday are pretty common.
1 June	1 day	Vernal Equinox Day	春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi)	Day of admiration of nature and love of living things.
10 June	1 day	Toka day	とかの日。 (Toka no hi.)	Commemorates the achievements of the Toka dynasty.
10 July	5 days	Celebration of the Shoguns	将軍の祝賀 (Shōgun no shukuga)	A massive festival with traditional dances, samurai shows, and other entertainment to celebrate the various enlightened and majestic shogunates and shoguns in Giriskonese history.
2 July/August	1 days	Star festival	七夕祭り (Tanabata matsuri)	A festival to celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihame and Hikabosh.
7 August	1 day	Obon	お盆 (Obon)	An event to commemorate deceased ancestors and pay respects.
Third Monday of September	1 day	Respect for the Aged Day	敬老の日 (Keirōnohi)	A day dedicated to the respect of the elderly and the wisest people in society.
24 September	1 day	Autumn Equinox Day	秋分の日 (Shūbun'nohi)	A day on which to honor one's ancestors and remember the dead.
3 November	1 day	Giriskonese Culture Day	桐寿古ン文化の日 (Girisukun Bunkanohi)	A special day to celebrate Giriskonese traditions, as well as peace, tranquility, and love.
17 November	1 day	Seven-Five-Three	七五三 (Shichigosan)	A special day to celebrate girls and boys of age seven, five, and three, as well as pray for their success as the future of the nation.
24 December	3 day	Christmas	クリスマス (Kurisumasu)	While not necessarily celebrated religiously, Christmas is treated as a secular holiday and a day of relaxation.
31 December	1 day	New Year's Eve	大晦日 (Ōmisoka)	The day before New Year's Day.

Notes

↑ From 1950 to 1960, the national anthem was the flag anthem. However, after 1960, they separated, and a new national anthem was drafted.
↑ Ichinomiya is the official, de facto seat of the government of the Empire of Girisko, although the Constitution of Girisko does not specify the de jure capital.
↑ Data includes people who identify as Shaoyunese and Luhainese.
↑ Giriskonese: 桐岑, romanization: Girisuko
↑ Giriskonese: 桐岑帝国, romanization: Girisuko Teikoku
↑ Giriskonese: 桐山連邦, romanization: Girisan ōban
↑ Secret ballot boxes are used over concerns of privacy.
↑ Giriskonese: 山国和桐岑連邦, romanization: Sankoku wa Girisuko ōban
↑ Giriskonese: 防軍, Jackian: Defense Force
↑ Topics related to LGBT trends on social media are also included.
↑ The Kanke people are also referred to as "ルーマニア人" (Rūmanians).
↑ Figure includes Ayyad Islam, Deltinian Islam, Shiya Islam, and Sunni Islam

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[1] From 1950 to 1960, the national anthem was the flag anthem. However, after 1960, they separated, and a new national anthem was drafted.

[2] Ichinomiya is the official, de facto seat of the government of the Empire of Girisko, although the Constitution of Girisko does not specify the de jure capital.

[7] Data includes people who identify as Shaoyunese and Luhainese.

[19] Giriskonese: 桐岑, romanization: Girisuko

[20] Giriskonese: 桐岑帝国, romanization: Girisuko Teikoku

[21] Giriskonese: 桐山連邦, romanization: Girisan ōban

[22] Secret ballot boxes are used over concerns of privacy.

[23] Giriskonese: 山国和桐岑連邦, romanization: Sankoku wa Girisuko ōban

[24] Giriskonese: 防軍, Jackian: Defense Force

[25] Topics related to LGBT trends on social media are also included.

[26] The Kanke people are also referred to as "ルーマニア人" (Rūmanians).

[27] Figure includes Ayyad Islam, Deltinian Islam, Shiya Islam, and Sunni Islam

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[4] "法律統一用語表-常見公文用語說明" (PDF) (in 中文). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.

[5] "Chapter 2: People and Language". The Empire of Girisko Yearbook 2012. Government Information Office. 2012. p. 24. ISBN 978-986-03-4590-2. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.

[6] Government Information Office (2010). "Chapter 2: People and Language" (PDF). The Empire of Girisko Yearbook 2010. 中華民國政府出版品. p. 42. ISBN 978-986-02-5278-1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 August 2011.

[GiriskoSTATS_religion-8] "Religious Composition of Girisko, 2010-2050". GiriskoSTATS Religion & Ethnics Project. 2 April 2024.

[9] Manuel, Joe (1 August 2002). "Is Girisko really a Democracy?". Girisko deep journey (in 日本語). 2002 (4). doi:10.4000/giriskoperspectives.1036. ISSN 1996-4617. S2CID 152497908. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2012.

[10] "The Giriskonese government, Constitution, and empress". Germanica. Archived from the original on 19 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

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 ==== Girisko as a dependent territory of Monsilva ====
-In 2009, Girisko and Monsilva signed a treaty officially designating and recognizing Girisko as a protectorate of Monsilva, which still holds true in 2024. Under the treaty, Monsilva is required to use its military to protect Girisko from any and all aggressions and violations of law conducted by insider groups, foreign nations, terrorist organizations, and other designated threats. In return, Girisko is recognized as a dependent territory of Monsilva, unable to have its own organized military. It is allowed to own a paramilitary group, but it is under the supervision and control of the Monsilvan federal government, which has the final say. Additionally, a commissioner is appointed by the President of Monsilva, who is the commander in chief of the paramilitary group in Girisko and whose job is also to oversee the faithful interpretation and execution of the treaty and represent Monsilvan interests in the country. The current commissioner is Zheng Zhi-hou. The commissioner has 5-year term limits. If the Executive Bumon or the Legislative Bumon is dissatisfied with the active commissioner, they can send a request to the Monsilvan federal government asking for the impeachment of the commissioner and a replacement with another one.
+In 2009, Girisko and Monsilva signed a treaty officially designating and recognizing Girisko as a protectorate of Monsilva, which still holds true in 2024. Under the treaty, Monsilva is required to use its military to protect Girisko from any and all aggressions and violations of law conducted by insider groups, foreign nations, terrorist organizations, and other designated threats. In return, Girisko is recognized as a dependent territory of Monsilva, unable to have its own organized military. It is allowed to own a paramilitary group, but it is under the supervision and control of the Monsilvan federal government, which has the final say. Additionally, a commissioner is appointed by the President of Monsilva, who is the commander in chief of the paramilitary group in Girisko and whose job is also to oversee the faithful interpretation and execution of the treaty and represent Monsilvan interests in the country. The current commissioner is Zheng Zhi-hou. The commissioner has 5-year term limits. If the Executive Bumon or the Legislative Bumon is dissatisfied with the active commissioner, they can send a request to the Monsilvan federal government asking for the impeachment of the commissioner and a replacement with another one. Monsilva can then choose to ignore or accept the request.
 === Constitution ===

Empire of Girisko 桐岑帝国 (Giriskonese and Monsilvan) Girisuko Teikoku (Giriskonese romanization) Tóngcén Dìguó (Monsilvan romanization)

Flag Coat of arms
Motto: 給更棒未来給毎人 Kyū sarabō mirai kyū maijin (For a greater future for all)
Anthem: 願金的太陽昇在私們 Gan Kin no Taiyō Nobu Zai Wamon "May the Golden Sun Rise Upon Us" ^[a] Royal anthem: 棒主的統治 Heika no Tōchi Her Imperial Majesty's Reign Flag anthem: 桐岑帝国国旗歌 Girisuko Teikoku Kokkaten Uta National Flag Anthem of the Empire of Girisko
State Seal
Location of Girisko (globe) Location of Girisko (map) Location of Girisko in Ostlandet (highlighted in dark green) – In the Guishan Commonwealth (highlighted in green)
Location	Central Ostlandet
Capital and	Ichinomiya^[b] 17°24'20"N 169°31′13″E
Official languages	Giriskonese^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4] Monsilvan
Recognised national languages	Shaoyunese Giriskonese sign language Monsilvan sign language
Recognised regional languages	Luhainese
Official script	Giriskonese script
Ethnic groups (2024)	55.3% Giriskonese 39.7% Monsilvan^[c] 5% Other
Religion (2024)^[5]	33% Shintoism 30% Buddhism 20% Taoism 7% Protestant Christianity 5% Hintoism 4% Confucianism 0.5% No religion 0.5% Other
Demonym(s)	Giriskonese (singular and plural)
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy^[6]^[7]

• Empress	Nanaka Ishii
• Premier	Tomosuke Hasegawa
• Legislative Bumon President	Aoki Mitsuko
• Judicial Bumon President	Tsuchida Tatsuo

Legislature	Legislative Bumon
Establishment

• First Giriskonese Constitution drafted by the Tenmei Empire	1950
• Formation of the Guishan Commonwealth	1998
• Major constitutional amendment	2005
• Admission of Girisko as a protectorate and dependent area of Monsilva	2009

Area
•	102,204 sq mi (264,710 km²)^[8] (38th)
• Water (%)	4.4%^[9]
Population
• 2024 estimate	9,120,241^[10] (36th)
• 2019 census	7,820,140^[11]
• Density	64/km² (165.8/sq mi) (4th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	¥3.035 trillion yuan ^[12] ₵503.3 billion credits (???th)
• Per capita	¥332,771.58 yuan ^[12] ₵55,186 credits (???th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	¥2.201 trillion yuan^[12] ₵365 billion credits (30th)
• Per capita	¥241,326.63 yuan^[12] ₵40,021 credits (12th)
Gini (2024)	21.4^[13] low · 5th
HDI (2024)	0.920^[14] very high · 9th
Currency	Yuan (¥) (GSY)
Time zone	TMB+11 (GST)
Date format	Year, month, day (YYYY-MM-DD)
Driving side	left
Calling code	+40
ISO 3166 code	GSO
Internet TLD	.gi, .桐岑

v t e Largest cities in Girisko 2024 ??? Estimate
	Rank		Province	Pop.	Rank		Province	Pop.
Ichinomiya North Uchijima Megacity	1	Ichinomiya	Haruka	2,800,000	11	WIP	WIP	?	West Uchijima Megacity East Uchijima Megacity
	2	North Uchijima Megacity	Uchijima	1,500,000	12	WIP	WIP	?
	3	West Uchijima Megacity	Uchijima	1,000,000	13	WIP	WIP	?
	4	East Uchijima Megacity	Uchijima / Kunita	800,000	14	WIP	WIP	?
	5	WIP	WIP	?	15	WIP	WIP	?
	6	WIP	WIP	?	16	WIP	WIP	?
	7	WIP	WIP	?	17	WIP	WIP	?
	8	WIP	WIP	?	18	WIP	WIP	?
	9	WIP	WIP	?	19	WIP	WIP	?
	10	WIP	WIP	?	20	WIP	WIP	?