Abersiania
The United Archipelago of Abersiania Abaershaun | |
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Motto: Wir stehen vereint da (We stand united) | |
Location | Ecros |
Capital | Schoefengen |
Largest city | Capital |
Official languages | Abersianian, Jackian |
Ethnic groups (2021) | 45% Violeshen
35% Abshaufan 20% Others |
Religion (2022) | 61% Tumaniti (state religion)
37% Others 2% Islam |
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Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
Jeremy Hausch | |
Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 33 million |
GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | 933,373,339,456 Quebecshirite Credit |
• Per capita | ~28,000 Quebecshirite Credit |
Currency | Abersianian Pound (Ab£) |
Time zone | AMT +6 (Kivuian Mountain Time, KMT) |
Abersiania (Abaershaun) is a nation situated off of the south west coast of Mainland Ecros, and is a collection of around 40 islands. Abersiania has been inhabited by various nomadic tribes until 576AD, when one of them, the Violeshen, created permanent settlements on the biggest island, Maufen. Since then a monarchy was established in the year 1456 and in 1877 the Treaty of Schoefengen was signed by King Clauden I. This treaty handed over power to an elected political party, and is the system of government that is still used today.
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Etymology of Abersiania
The name Abersiania is a anglicised version of the native name Abaershaun, which was in turn derived from the word 'Archipel', meaning archipelago and 'Baashaun' meaning together ('Baashaun' is not modern Abersianian, like 'Archipel' is, it is part of a much earlier dialect more similar to earlier Kivuian).
History of Abersiania
Early History
Abersiania was home to many nomadic tribes before permanent settlements were established. The earliest evidence of intelligent life dates back to 47BC, in the form of a set of cave paintings in the Tauben Cave System. The next major development is evidence of more permanent and developed establishments along the north-east coast of Maufen, where remains of mud huts were uncovered while digging foundations for a housing estate. After this, the islands were jointly colonised by Kivu and Jackson. This influx of foreign culture had massive imapcts on Abersianias own culture, and especially language.
Pre-modern History
In the late 15th century, the nation had its biggest political change to date. Up until now, the nation had been a socialist-esque republic, with only one candidate for a rudimentary voting system, of which only the noble families could vote in. In 1456, the ruler, Sansert Claufen slowly implemented laws giving him and his bloodline more control over who the successor was to power. Eventually, he gave himself the title King. This caused unrest in the nation, and over the next 300 years, people became increasingly unhappy with the way things were being run. King Claufen I had introduced massive increases in tax rates, to fund personal wants, and his children had kept the trend. In 1877, the people rioted, and along with the support of the military (they had not been exempt from the punishing tax rates), the only resistance they had was the poorly trained and equipped royal guard. A vote was held on what should happen with the leadership structure of the country, and it was decided that a new royal family were to be put in place, and a parliamentary system be introduced that would take over all the decision making and general running of the country.
Modern History
More recently, in 1992 Abersiania joined ACES, becoming part of a community of nations that share extremely similar beliefs towards the upholding of democracy, and the fall of far rightist movements. Tensions between Abersiania and other nations have led the country to bulk up its military capabilities, and now thanks to the innovations made at Abersianian Aerospace Industries, it is the proud owner of a world leading Airforce. As an island nation, the people found it important to be able to decisively secure Abersianian waters when needed, and the addition of an amphibious assualt vessel, the SSH Schillen has proven its worth during the Aberso-Illyrian War.
Geography of Abersiania
List of cities and towns in Tumland
Greater Schoefengen Lesser Schoefengen Vasteland Ignahaven Schiereiland Noordeschausce Zuideschausce Dausken Claufen
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