Kivu
Republic of Kivu Republik Kivu | |
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Motto: "Durch Einigkeit entsteht Fortschritt" "Through unity comes progress" | |
Anthem: Die Nationalhymne "The Kivuian National Anthem" | |
.png)  Territory controlled by Kivu shown in dark green. | |
| Capital | Hauptstadt |
| Largest city | Buchthafen |
| Official languages | Kivuian |
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| Demonym(s) | Kivuian |
| Government | Parliamentary republic |
| Jakob Fitkau | |
| Alexandra Berkhoff | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Formation | |
| Population | |
• 2022 census |  62,598,376 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2022 estimate |
• Total |  ₵2.572 trillion |
• Per capita | ₵41,169 |
| HDI (2020) | 0.863 very high |
| Currency | Mark (KMK) |
| Time zone | AMT+6 (Kivuian Standard Time, KST) AMT+7 (Kivuian Mountain Time, KMT) |
| Date format | DD-MM-YYYY |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +28 |
| Internet TLD | .kv |
Kivu (Kivuian: /ˈkiːvuː/), or the Republic of Kivu (Kivuian: Republik Kivu /ʁeˈpuːblɪk ˈkiːvuː/), is a country located in Ecros. It shares borders with Karimun to the north, Araucarlia and Pennalla to the south, and Jackson to the east, with the Kivu Ocean to the west. Kivu covers 5,892,392 sq km (2,275,065 sq mi) and is home to 52.6 million people. The nation's capital is Hauptstadt, while its most populous city is Buchthafen.
Kivu is a parliamentary representative democracy with a popularly elected president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. It is recognized as a major power, possessing a robust market economy, ranking as Terraconserva's eleventh-largest by nominal GDP and the third largest in Ecros. In terms of the Human Development Index, Kivu scores highly as a developed nation. Additionally, Kivu holds membership in the Terraconserva Council of Nations and is one of the three founding member states of the Alliance of Central Ecrosian States.
Etymology
The name "Kivu" is believed to have been derived from the name ancient Kivuians gave the land, Gibergvü, from the ancient Kivuian words "gibirgi" meaning mountains or hills, and "vü" meaning many. The prefix "Gi-" in Gibergvü was somehow misspelled as "Ki-" leading to the name becoming Kibervü by the year 1000 A.D. By the late 1300s the name had become Kivu.
History
Geography
At 1,751,200 km2 (676143 sq mi), Kivu is Terraxonserva's 22nd largest country, and the ninth largest country in Ecros.
Economy
Kivu's economy is a mixed-market economy, centered around social market economy (SOME). The country has the sixth-highest GDP per capita among Erosian nations and ranks tenth globally. The service sector is the largest contributor to the economy, making up around 46.4% of GDP, followed by manufacturing (31.2%) and agriculture (22.4%). Most of Kivu's GDP, around 75%, is generated in cities, with Buchthafen serving as the largest economic hub. The coastal and central regions, particularly in the TBA and TBA metropolitan areas, house the majority of industries, businesses, and financial institutions. TBA is Kivu's economic capital.
The welfare state in Kivu was established during the 1970s and expanded in the early 2000s through increased taxes and successive social reforms. These efforts transformed the nation into one of the most developed and egalitarian countries in Terraconserva. Kivu consistently ranks high in global health, literacy, and human development indices, claiming the sixth-highest HDI among nations. With a reputation for sound governance and stability, Kivu is one of the least corrupt countries. Contractual agreements are complied with strictly, and property rights are well protected. Kivu maintains strict regulations to prevent exploitation of both its people and resources. While generally popular among Kivuians, some view these regulations as limiting economic potential.
