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Republic of Terranihil Freinnortán er Teraníl | |
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Motto: " Gomp uoz ozhiem " "Steadfast towards progress" | |
Anthem: Žian er Teraníl | |
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| Capital and largest city | Guršaun |
| Official languages | Terranilian |
| Recognized languages | Póniepan |
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| Religion |
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| Demonym(s) | Terranilian |
| Government | Unitary Atheist One-Party Republic |
• Chairman | Dreichren Ermák |
• Deputy Chairwoman | Remla Chithogelt |
| History | |
| ? BC | |
| 4000 BC | |
| 1024 AD | |
| 1160 | |
| 1262 | |
• Republic | 1890 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,449,894 sq mi (3,755,210 km2) (11th) |
• Water (%) | 0.1 |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 54.98 million (10th) |
• Density | 71.9/sq mi (27.8/km2) (10th) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total | ₡1.11 trillion ₹24.3 trillion (8th) |
• Per capita | ₡20,149 ₹445,293 (8th) |
| Gini (2018) |  42.2medium |
| HDI (2018) |  0.645medium |
| Currency | Terranilian Reden (TNR) |
| Time zone | AMT-1, -2, -3, -4 (Terranilian Timezones) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +62 |
| Internet TLD | .tn |
Terranihil, (Terranilian: Teraníl), officially the Republic of Terranihil (Terranilian: Freinnortán er Teraníl), is a country on the Western Landmass of Terraconserva, bordering Greater Sacramento to the north and Malgax to the south. Occupying 1,449,894 square miles (3,755,210 sq km), it is a dry and mountainous nation with plains and some forests near the coasts and deserts and mountains in the interior. Guršaun is the capital and largest city. The population is near 55 million, composed almost entirely of ethnic Terranilians, except for a small Póniepan and Malgan minority. The country is mostly atheist but has a significant Muslim and Christian population.
Terranihil is a unitary republic consisting of 40 governorates and is the only government that practices Virátism, based on the ideology of Žep Virát, the first chairman of the National Progressive Party (NPP). The NPP is the only legal party, exercising complete control over the government and military. The party espouses ethnic Terranilian nationalism and strict atheism.
The eastern shore of Terranihil was once part of the Ayreoshubic Kingdom. The kingdom collapsed about 6000 years ago, causing several tribes to migrate west into unsettled lands and establishe small city-states. The city-states remained divided despite sharing a common language, culture and religion, until the spread of Christianity. The Christian Kingdom of Greater Guršaun was founded in 714 AD when many eastern tribes united because of their new Christian faith. Pagans still outnumbered Christians, and in 792, several pagan tribes united into the Kingdom of Hinchivozh. Then in 884, the Avergísian Emirate was established after the spread of Islam. These three countries were at constant hostility, with none of them achieving significant gains against the others until the rise of Emir Ghor. Ghor led the Emirate in conquering Greater Guršaun and Hinchivozh in 1024, establishing the Terranilian Emirate.
Under the Terranilian Emirate, Islam spread to about half the population, while many remained Christian or Pagan. In 1160, the Emirate was overthrown by neopagans, beginning the Kingdom of Terranihil. The new rulers were oppresive to the Muslims and Christians at first, but their harshness dwindled over time. An Age of Knowledge occurred from 1450 to 1650, leading to the spread of new philosophical and political theories. The kingdom was reformed into a constitutional monarchy in 1609. Then the Republic of Terranihil replaced the Kingdom in 1890 after the Terranilian Civil War.
The NPP began to rise in power in the 1920s and gained complete control of the government in 1941. The party has persecuted Muslims and Christians, whose populations have decreased significantly. Dreichren Ermák has been serving as the seventh Chairman and 16th President of Terranihil since 2009.
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Etymology
Teraníl most likely originates from the Old Terranilian words teza meaning refuge and ni'il meaning flat. The words then evolved into tera and níl. Combined, Teraníl means flat refuge, referring to the small expanse of plains near the city of Tolongen. The area may have served as a refuge from Mount Živaž, an active volcano near Tolongen, as well as from the dry Andaluzian Mountains. Terranihil is the anglicized version.
History
Terranihil has a history dominated by ethnic Terranilians, who populated the land for several millenia. However it has a diverse religious history in which paganism, Christianity, Islam and eventually atheism collided. Terranihil has maintained its independece from any foreign influence since the fall of the Ayreoshibic Kingdom (except in the case of religion).
Pre-Unification
Pre-Christian period
- Main article: Pre-Christian Terranihil
Civilization in Terranihil began with the Ayreoshubic Kingdom (Terranilian: Piolgen Ariožubes). Much of the far east of modern-day Terranihil was part of the Kingdom, and Guršaun was a major city within it. The Kingdom was ethnically and linguistically homogenous, speaking ancient Ayreoshubic. In 4000BC, it collapsed, leading to a great migration of humans across the continent. Several tribes traveled west, deeper into the dry and harsh mountains, while some continued living in the remnants of the Kingdom.
One of the tribes that stayed in Guršaun was the Cithosro tribe and established the Republic of Guršaun, which maintained its prominence throughout the pre-kingdom age. Many of the tribes that traveled west settled at water basins, and some reached the western shore. These tribes took with them there culture, pagan relgion, and language, which later evolved into Old Terranilian.
The small settlements grew into city-states that traded and occasionally warred with their neighbors. The type of government that the city-states had varied from autocracies to republics to pure democracies, but generally, no matter the form of government, each city-state was dominated by a single tribe or house.
The most prominent city-state for about 1000 years was the Republic of Guršaun, established around 3900 BC and surviving until around 3050 BC. It is the longest lasting country to ever exist on Terranilian land (although the Ayreoshubic Kingdom may have existed for longer). The Republic of Guršaun was led by an elected Vontervežem (which roughly translates to permitted leader in Old Terranilian) and had an Alanrein (roughly mean governing group) acting as a legislature. Any citizen could become Vontervežem or run for Alanrein, but the Go'ilol tribe dominated politics in Guršaun. The republic and the Go'ilol were later overthrown by a rival tribe, but form of government of Guršaun proved influencial in the formation of the Republic of Terranihil more than 5000 years later.
The Republic of Guršaun's lengthy existence was a unique case compared to most Terranilian city-states, which collapsed, were overthrown or conquered by other city-states relatively frequently. A few other long-lasting city-states were the Kingdom of Avergís (2900-2250 BC) and the Democracy of Tolongen (1400-950 BC). Uniting the Terranilian tribes was impossible at that time because of the harsh mountains. Hundreds of other small states rose and fall, but several cities survived until today such as Guršaun, Avergís and Tolongen.
Spread of Christianity
- Main articles: Christianity in Terranihil and Guršauni Christianity
Jesus Christ (Terranilian: Iza) was born in 7 AD in Isa'bad, which is in modern-day Greater Sacramento. Terranihil was still heavily divided and would remain that way for another seven centuries. Christianity first spread up the eastern coast where the terrain was much more forgiving than the inlands, which is why the religion was slow to spread to central Terranilian city-states.
Christian missionaries reached the Kingdom of Guršaun (established in 291 in the mid 4th century and were most likely killed by pagans. However soon the populace began accepting the new religion, and it spread wider than just Guršaun. New Terranilian Christians often retained many beliefs and practices from their pagan religion, which led to a unique demonition of Christianity known Guršauni Christianity. The King of Guršaun coverted in 512 and made Christianity the official religion. Enforcement was not strict because of the many pagans who still remained. By about two ceturies later, most Terranilians in the east had become Christian, and the King of Guršaun began a campaign to unite the Christian people of Terranihil.
He conquered many neighboring city-states, while some peacefully joined him. In 714, he declared the creation of the Chrisitan Kingdom of Greater Guršaun (Terranilian: Piolgen Izáreth er Guršaun Aránt), the first large and unified country in Terranihil. The Kingdom continued to fight against pagans and spread the gospel.
The threat of this united and Christian kingdom panicked many city-states in central Terranihil. Many wanted to unite as well in the face of this new enemy. Tolongen took the lead in trying to create a unified pagan country, and in 792, the Kingdom of Hinchivozh was formed when several pagan city-states agreed to unite. The two kingdom were constantly at war, with niether gaining significant victories against the other. Greater Guršaun was more unified but had the geographical disadvantage; Hinchivozh used the mountainous terrain for defense against eastern invaders.
Spread of Islam
- Main Articles: Islam in Terranihil and Alahaz Islam
In 571 AD the Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca in modern-day Greater Sacramento. The Christian Kingdom of Greater Guršaun, located in eastern Terranihil, and the pagan Kingdom of Hinchivozh in central Terranihil continued to fight for supremacy over the land and for the destruction of the opponent religion. The continous battles between the two kingdoms are known as the Bari Wars because most of the battles happened in the Bari Valley which connected the two kingdoms.
Islam spread to Terranihil faster than Christianity because trade routes were more established in the time of the Prophet Muhammad than when Christianity was still starting to spread. The new religion was not received well by the Christians in Guršaun, but it made significant conversions in Avergís (an independent pagan city at the time not zealous enough to join the pagan Kingdom of Hinchivozh) and Western Terranihil. Islam had a speedy impact on the city. However Islam did not spread much to the pagans near the massive Merfát Mountains in central Terranihil.
Most of the Avergísian population was converted to Islam, and eventually the Avergísian Emirate was established in 884 AD. The new emirate was one of the first Muslim nations in the world. It quickly began conquering surrounding city-states and preaching Islam. It was successful in capturing most of the land up to the border of the Kingdom of Hinchivozh.
The Emirate was independent of the Qunazicana Khalifate and the later Kashiludun Caliphate in Sacramento, however it generally respected the Khalifa and his decrees.
The Avergísian Emirate, Kingdom of Hinchivozh and Kingdom of Guršaun were at constant war for more than 140 years; this period became known as the Era of the Warring Kingdoms. The Emirate and Guršaun assaulted Hinchivozh from the west and east; because of its need to defend two fronts at once, Hinchivozh became the inferior kingdom. The only recorded instance of Guršauni and Avergísian troops meeting in battle was the Battle of Senneskan Sud where the three armies fought eachother.
The southern mountains were sparcely populated by Póniepans, an ethnolinguistic group closely related to Terranilians, who practiced a varied form of Ayreoshubic paganism. The Póniepans were not united into a single kingdom, but rather had small towns throughout the rough terrain. The Póniepans did not participate in the wars; however some were killed by the Avergísian Emirate and the Kingdom of Guršaun.
Rise and fall of the Terranilian Emirate
Conquests of Emir Ghor
- Main article: Terranilian Emirate
Emir Ghor inherited the throne to the Avergísian Emirate in 1020 and immediatly began reforming the military. He was described as a strong leader, fierce warrior and skilled military strategist.
Ghor's goal was to bring an end to the constant warfare against the Kingdom of Hinchivozh. He knew that if he conquered Hinchivozh then the Guršaunis would crusade against Islam, so he sought to conquer both kingdoms. Unlike previous Emirs, spreading Islam was not a main priority; he was a devout Muslim but primarily wanted peace and prosperity.
Ghor invaded Hinchivozh in March of 1021 in what became known as the Ghorian Wars. Ghor conquered the failing Kingdom in thirteen months, something previous leaders failed to do for more than a century. He then attacked the Kingdom of Guršaun, which surrendered in July of 1024. Ghor renamed his nation the Terranilian Emirate to encompass the entirity of his conquered lands. The Emirate also conquered much of the Póniepan populated southern mountains.
Ghor implemented many aspects of Alahaz Islam into government. Christians and pagans simply had to pay Jizya, a tax on non-Muslims. There were several Chrisitan and pagan uprisings throughout the Emirate's history, however most non-Muslims were content with the government. The administrative divisions were allowed significant autonomy in order to cater to the needs of the religiously diverse people. The Terranilian Emirate saw peace and prosperity as Emir Ghor hoped.
Second Warring Era
- Main article: Second Era of the Warring Kingdoms
In 1160, after 133 years under the unified Terranilian emirate, a coalition of neo-pagan governors led by Camár I of House Ramílon announced their secession and formation of the Kingdom of Terranihil, which included the Póniepan lands. This led to a second era of war between three kingdoms. Several Christian governors in eastern Terranihil also declared the formation of the Second Kingdom of Greater Guršaun. The Emirate attempted to maintain unity and mobilized its troops against the two kingdoms. After six years, the Terranilian Emirate ceased its attempts at unification.
Despite the significant decrease in battles fought after the Emirate gave up on unification, no treaties were signed, so several conflicts occurred among the three kingdoms. Unlike the first Era of the Warring Kingdoms, the pagan Kingdom of Terranihil was the superior nation. The Terranilian Emirate had suffered major losses in the civil war, and many Muslims began to lose faith in their now bankrupt Emir. The Christian Kingdom of Greater Guršaun had a much smaller population and size than the Kingdom of Terranihil.
Kingdom of Terranihil
- Main article: Kingdom of Terranihil
Unified Kingdom of Terranihil
Devraif the Great, the king of Terranihil in August of 1257, began the Devraifian Wars. He first invaded the Kingdom of Guršaun and eventually conquered it in February 1259. He then invaded the Terranilian Emirate in December of 1259 and took Avergís in November of 1262, toppling the 378 year old government (if counted from the establishment of the Avergísian Emirate). Ramílon had once again unified Terranihil.
The Kingdom was oppressive against Muslims and Christians, killing thousands throughout its existence. The Guršaun Massacres in 1291-1308 killed a significant portion of the Guršauni Christian population and began the de-Christianization of Guršaun. Most Christians were killed or removed from Guršaun by the start of the 15th century. However the harshness of the kingdom against Muslims and Christians decreased over time, especially with the rule of Seidert the Benevolent from 1389 to 1420, who attempted to solve religious conflicts.
The rule of House Ramílon ended in 1457 when Krastpaan I of House Ongeda'et, a Póniepan family, inherited the throne. Their rule only lasted three generations. In 1512, Krastpaan II abdicated to his cousin Inkólt of House Cutthor. This event began the movement away from absolute monarchy. The Cutthors were generally less religious than the Ramílons and Ongeda'ets, and they grew more cooperative with those who called for limitations on the monarchy's power.
The Age of Knowledge, which occured roughly between 1450 to 1650, was a time when many new scientific discoveries were made and new philosophical ideas spread. The pagans, who had been losing religiousness over the years, began a quick transition to atheism. In In 1627, King Devraif VII officially became atheist, and nearly all pagans had become atheists by 1850, except for the Póniepans. The Christian and Muslim populations generally remained religious. Some of the most influencial philosophers such as Polsien Hétkendol made a lasting impact on modern Terranilian culture and politics.
Constitutional monarchy
In 1609, a group of lords and advisors wrote the Constitution of the Kingdom of Terranihil that would establish a parliament and limit the monarch's power. They presented the constitution to King Inkólt III, who heavily criticized it. After several changes to the constitution to appease Inkólt III, he accepted the constitution, and the Kingdom of Terranihil became a constitutional monarchy.
The Kingdom became increasingly decentralized. The Muslim populated south-west, Christian populated north-east and Póniepan populated southern mountains were allowed much autonomy. The Póniepans, which had been a scattered people, developed a common identity and formed the Póniepan Solidarity Party. Terranihil had twenty-six administrative divisions, including Póniepa, which was allowed to have its own army.
Political partties were legalized in 1705. The main political parties in the parliament were the Traditionalist Party, which wanted to maintain the King's power, and the Republican Party, which wanted to increase the parliament's power. The Traditionalists were mostly atheists, while the Republicans were mostly Muslim and Christians, but both parties tried to appeal to all demographics. There were multiple smaller religious parties but they did not garner much support.
In 1799, after 287 years of Cutthor rule, the throne passed to Zatšerdiem III of House Rintiep. Zatšerdiem III was hated by the peasant populace for his lavish and wasteful lifestyle. The poor of the country grew agitated because of the increase in taxes and concentration of wealth in noble hands. Several peasant revolts happened throughout Zatšerdiem III and his successor's rule but were rapidly suppressed.
The Republican Party began pushing for more restrictions on the monarchy's power; many Republicans secretly wanted to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic. The Democratic Party was a minor party, founded in 1803, that was considered radical for its proposed reforms on the monarchy's power. In 1858, King Zatšerdiem IV, the grandson of Zatšerdiem III, declared the Democratic Party to be a treasonous group for plotting the overthrowal of the monarchy and arrested and executed much of its membership. Zatšerdiem IV also arrested and executed several Republicans who he suspected of conspiring against him. This brutality against his opposition and growing poverty prompted more rebellions.
Civil War
- Main article: Terranilian Civil War
The Republican Party planned began planning a rebellion in 1878. Several governors, mostly on the east, agreed to join the rebellion In February 29 1879, Eiluiv Kieker, governor of Intemil, declared the start of the rebellion against King Devraif X to establish the Republic of Terranihil. This began the Terranilian Civil War.
Several Republican and Muslim governors in eastern Terranihil supported Kieker. They raised an army and began marching west. Jibril Uchifrais, the Traditionalist governor of Hégeis, also joined the rebellion; however Devraif X's forces easily defended against Uchifrais and put Hégeis under the monarchy's control. The Republican Army met Devraif X's forces in the Battle of Seirfis in March 24, 1879. The Republican Army won a surprising victory, pushing back the King's army. The two armies met again, farther west, in the Battle of Cutdever August 19, 1879. The King's army was stronger then the Republican Army; however, the governor of Póniepa sent the Póniepan Armed Forces to assist the Republicans, officially joining the rebellion. The help of the Póniepans brought the Republicans victory at Cutdever.
The Republicans fought their way towards Guršaun. A few Traditionalist Governors joined the Republicans as well. Another rebellion occurred in Hégeis in March 2nd, 1890. This time the rebels were able to push the King's forces out of the city. Then on September 4, 1890, the Republican Army began the Siege of Guršaun, which lasted until December 1st. The Republicans arrested King Devraif X and declared the establishment of the Republic of Terranihil in December 2nd, 1890.
Republic of Terranihil
The provisional government immediately began reforming the government. Many loyalists were arrested alongside the king, and the Traditionalist Party was disbanded. The provisional government wrote the Constitution of the Republic and held an election for President Kieker was the only candidate who ran and won, becoming the first President of Terranihil in December 16th, 1890.
The new constitution created thirt-nine governorates and split up the previously unicameral parliament into two houses: the upper House of Deputies and the lower House of Representatives. Many of the remaining members of the Traditionalist Party formed the Conservative Party. The country saw the existence of several minor parties, some originating from the Kingdom of Terranihil like the Póniepan Solidarity Party and Muslim Party, or new parties like the Terranilian People's Party and the Secularist Party.
Kieker served the maximum of two four year terms for a total of eight years as president. He died three years after leaving office. His portrait was put on the one reden note, and a memorial was built for him in Guršaun. Piobán Ázedon of the Conservative Party, which pushed for more secularist policies and more power for the executive, won the second presidential election. The third president was Muamet Melaig, the first Muslim president. In 1912, Samarán Heimár, the fourth president, was assassinated halfway through his second term by Cažeše (Anarchist Battalion). His vice president Armi Ilaor became president and won a second term in 1918. Mariam Chithoik of the Conservative Party became the first female president in 1926, and Egedzak Stebo of the Republican Party became the first Póniepan president in 1934.
Rise of the NPP
- Main article: National Progressive Party
On January 4th, 1923, Žep Virát, a journalist and ex-member of the Secularist Party, founded the National Progressive Party (NPP). Virát, a nationalist and totalitarian, had grown discontent with the Secularists who were mostly focused on atheism. Several Secularists also left and joined his new party. Virát also started Progress magazine, which helped promote the party's ideology.
The party campaigned for the 1924 midterm elections with Virát and other Progressives running for the House of Representatives and local government positions. Virát was the only Progressive to win a seat in the House of Representatives. During his term he pushed for laws that favored Terranilian atheists over Muslims, Christians and ethnic minorities.
In October of 1926, several Secularist Party leaders were arrested for corruption. The party began to fall apart as a power struggle for leadership ensued. Most of the Secularist Party's members left for the NPP, including Governor Hesa Rintiep of wewfcqrx. Rintiep, a descendent of the Rintiep royal family, appointed Virát and Žittham Lornif, a friend of Virát's within the party, as deputy governors in 1928 to serve in the House of Deputies. The NPP also won then seats in the House of Representatives 1928 midterm elections.
In the 1930 presidential election, Virát ran for president. He knew that he and his party did not have enough support to win but wanted to make his name more well known regardless. After elections, Conservative Mariam Chithoik recieved 40% of votes and won the presidency, while Virát won 6% of votes. The NPP began a propaganda campaign against Chithoik mainly through Progress. Virát was arrested on June 22, 1931 for defamation against President Chithoik and sedition against the Republic. However he famously defended himself in court and was found not guilty. The incident significantly increased Virát and the NPP's popularity among voters, making it the third largest party.
Virát and Lorniff were both elected Governors in the 1932 midterms, along with two other members of the NPP, and each appointed two deputies so that the House of Deputies had a total of eight Progressives. The NPP also one twenty-five seats in the House of Representatives. Virát ran for president again in the 1934 presidential election, gaining 22% of votes, but losing to Republican Egedzak Stebo, a Póniepan.
The scandal involving Simvain Cuth, the Conservative Speaker of the House of Representatives, in which he was accused of corruption and having sexual relations with a minor, erupted in 1935. The NPP and Virát were very outspoken against Cuth. This allowed the NPP to make significant gains in the 1936 midterm election, in which they won 56 seats in the House of Representatives and 20 seats in the House of Deputies. The NPP had become a major threat to the Conservative and Republican parties.
In October of 1937, Póniepan Rebellion began and lasted until June of 1938. President Stebo, a Póniepan himself, refused to take strong action against the rebels until April of 1938. This caused a rift in the Republican Party; many Republicans who had supported Stebo in 1934 had lost hope in him. He had also lost support from the Póniepan Solidarity Party. Virát, for a third time, ran for President in the 1938 presidential election. He recieved 31% of votes and won the election.
Progressive Revolution
- Main article: Progressive Revolution
Virát attempted to pass laws that would benefit atheists and increase the power of the president. However, both houses of Parliament were controlled by Republicans who tried blocking Virát's bills and executive orders. Terranilian nationalism and the NPP continued to grow in popularity. The NPP used the attack on Virát's residence and the possible involvement of Conservatives in the attack as a way to destabalize the Conservative Party even further. Virát also worked to build up the armed forces.
The 1940 midterm election, known as the Final Election, solidified the NPP's power on the government. The NPP won pluralities in both houses of the Parliament. On December 31st, 1940, at 9 PM, the NPP, with support from most of the Terranilian Armed Forces, began the Progressive Revolution, in which the Progressives attempted to gain complete control of the government and eliminate any opposition. Virát declared a state of emergency which allowed him more executive powers. Guršaun was taken that night. Fighting in major cities throughout Terranihil, including Avergís and Hégeis.
Some defectors from the armed forces organized into the New Republican Army in an attempt to restore democracy. However they were defeated by the stronger and better organized forces of the NPP on January 20th, 1941. About 26,000 were killed. The Progressive Guard, the NPP's paramilitary force carried out attacks on opposition, killing government officials, journalists and previous presidents Stebo and Thezmar. The revolution had led to the complete domination of Virát and the NPP over Terranihil.
Post-revolution
The constitution was amended by parliament to abolish term length limits. Parliamentary and local elections were kept, however only approved members of the NPP ran for office. The Progressive Guard was maintained as the special police of the Chairman and NPP. Muslims and Christians were expelled from Guršaun. Póniepa remained neutral in the conflict and was allowed to keep its autonomy after the revolution. Government issued propaganda was widely spread, compulsory military service was reinacted, and religious rights were diminished.
Virát remained in power until his death on May 25, 1924. He was given the largest funeral in Terranilian history. Succession for the Chairman position was not explicitly outlined in any form. Virát's right-hand man, Deputy Chairman Žittham Lornif, took over. This set a precendent of the Deputy Chairman succeeding the Chairman.
The Troubles
- Main article: The Troubles
The Troubles are an ongoing conflict in Terranihil, which began in 1970. The first three chairmen who served from 1938 to 1969 passed laws that decreased the religious rights of Muslims, Christian and Malgans; however, the policies and behavior of the Terranilian government under Merol Bróth, the fourth chairman, became increasingly violent towards religious and ethnic minorities. Part of the reason for this increased aggressiveness was the assassination of Andru Nolgóf, the third Chairman, in 1969 by the a radical Muslim.
The Troubles began with protests by Muslims in Avergís and Christians in Hégeis. When protests were put down with force, killing dozens, several terrorists organizations formed, including the Christian Liberation Front (CLF) and the Green Brotherhood. The CLF carried out several attacks from 1970 to 1972, killing about 55 people; however the group collapsed when its leaders were arrested in March of 1972. The Free Christian Army (FCA) formed from the CLF's remnants, which was much more successful in growing and carrying out attacks.
The Green Brotherhood, a radical Islamic terrorist group, existed from 1970 to 1989 and killed about 370 people. In 1987, the Green Brotherhood attempted to sieze control of Avergís, a Muslim majority city and the third largest city in Terranihil. They captured the building and held twenty eight people hostage. The Terranilian Police Department was only able to save two of the hostages. The Green Brotherhood insurgents were all either killed on scene or executed later. The group dissolved in 1989, but several of its members formed the Terranilian Muslim Freedom Fighters.
In May of 1989, Terranilian protesters opened fire on Christian protestors in Hégeis, killing seventy four people, in what was named the Hégeis Massacre. In response to the Free Christian Army launched an attack on Hégeis. They were successful in capturing Hégeis, the fifth largest city in Terranihil. They maintained control of the city for 78 hours, until the Terranilian Armed Forces recaptured the city. FCA activity decreased afterwards.
The Vigilant Atheists, formed in 1991, is an atheist death squad that targets Muslims, Christians and Malgans. The Terranilian goverment has been accused of supporting the group. Several other groups have appeared throughout the conflict including the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Terranihil, The Black Militia (an anarchist group) and the Militant Socialist Revolutionaries.
Twenty first century
Technology
As Terranihil increased in technological advancement, the Terranilian government implemented new methods of surveillance and censorship through cellphones and the internet. The Department of Internal Security (DIS) formed the Department of Telecommunications and Information (DTI) to moniter phonecalls, messages and online activity of Terranilian citizens. The DTI is also responsible for blocking websites deemed detrimental to the populace.
The Silent Coup
- Main article: The Silent Coup
In 2006, Jon Krizhor became the sixth chairman and fifteenth president after Žiel Igevin died. Krizhor was Igevin's deputy chairman, so his succession was expected. Dreichren Ermák, the Director of Internal Security at the time, was also a strong candidate for the position, but Krizhor had the support of most of the National Progressive Party. Krizhor was liked as president by the NPP and general populace from the beginning of his regime until early 2009. Krizhor began removing military officers and department leaders because of personal resentment towards them in February and March of 2009.
Much of the NPP secretely turned against Krizhor for his impulsive removals of high ranking party members. Ermák and several other members of the NPP, including Director of External Security Remla Chithogelt, began meeting in secret to plan the removal of Krizhor. The conpirators gained support from the military.
On April 7th, 2009, Ermák and his supporters initiated a coup d'état. The divisions of the Progressive Guard who supported Ermák, agents of the DIS and DES, and special forces units from the army carried out raids in which they captured and killed Krizhor, his deputy Themsor, and other pro-Krizhor party members. It became known as the Silent Coup because the conflict happened almost unbeknownst to the public. About 1,000 people were killed. Dreichren Ermák succeeded in becoming the chairman of the country.
Foreign presense
- Main article: Foreign relations of Terranihil
Chairman Ermák significantly increased Terranihil's influence in world affairs. He worked with Stëphaän Bolduc, the Prime Minister of Willdavie to established the Terraconserva Economic Union (TEU). Ermák also became allies with Grand Admiral Alyosha Karamazov, the leader of Morova; Morova was admitted into the TEU but was ejected only twenty seven days later for its internal conflict with Zion and Joshua Graham. Terranihil still maintains friendly relations with the nation; however they have been strained by recent events regarding the Sinking of The Lady Kieva and weapons embargoes on Morova. Ermák established alliances with Quebecshire, Foxilan and Rakeo, all of which are TEU members, as well as with Karimun and New Gandor, a member of Aurebeshia. Terranihil actively supports the Rally for Lyoan Democracy in the Second Lyoan Civil War.
Malgan ethnic cleansing and continued conflicts
- Main article: Malgan Ethnic Cleansing
The Troubles continued into the twenty first century. The most significant attack was the February Seven Attack on Guršaun in 2020, in which the Free Christian Army killed 169 people and injured more than 700 others. Several of the FCA operatives were Malgan, and Terranihil had already accused Malgax of funding the FCA. This triggered a drastic response from the Terranilian government, specifically the Department of Internal Security.
The so called Stability Order was issued on February 9, 2020, which ordered the establishment of the Department for the Re-education of the Religiously and Politically Disturbed (DRRPD), ordered the construction of several facilities to hold the "religiously and politically disturbed", and ordered the relocation of all people of Malgan heritage within Terranihil to these facilities.
Currently 150,000 Malgans have been removed from the their homes and sent to one of the eight facilities. Brutal killings during the removal process have been reported by refugees; however it is unclear what occurs within the facilities. The DRRPD stated that the Malgans were not being exterminated; propaganda issued by the department depicted the facilities as safe, peaceful camps to reeducate Malgans and others. The phrase "Malgan Vacation" has spread throughout Terranihil to describe the campaign.
Geography
Terranihil has an area of 1,449,894 sq mi (3,755,210 sq km). It lies between latitudes 5° and 20°. It is bordered to the north by Malgax, to the south by Greater Sacramento, to the west by the Andaluzian Sea, and the west by the Caelean Sea. Terranihil consistts of the Terranilian Plateu, except for the coasts and Merfát Mountains. It is one of the most mountainous countries in the world. The tallest volcano in the world,Mount Živaž, is part of this mountain range.
The eastern coast and north western coast are covered in forest. The south is dominated by Merfát mountains. Northern and central Terranihil is mostly semi-arid desert, except for the Terranilian Plains and small patches of forest north of the mountains. There are two main low lying deserts, the Sossasa Desert in the west and the Pirás Desert in the north.
Climate
Terranihil has a diverse climate, ranging from arid to semi-arid to subtropical. The eastern and north western coasts have temperate yearly temperatures and recieve an average of about 1800 mm per year. The semi-arid inland experiences hot summers and severe winters with some parts recieving snowfall. Temperatures can shift more than 20 °C (36 °F) from day to night in the semi-arid regions. The arid deserts are hot year round with scarce rainfall. Temperatures in the deserts can reach up to 46 °C (115 °F), and precipitation averages about 50 mm per year. Water scarcity is a major problem in the inland regions of Terranihil. The southern mountains are alpine tundra; they have severe winters and dryness, as well as snowfall.
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Mount Živaž
Sossasa Desert
Forest near the eastern coast
Western Terranilian Basin
Andaluzian Mountains
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Fauna
The wildlife of Terranihil is composed of several species, inculding lynxes, bears, cheetahs, wolves, foxes, panthers, gazelles, pigs, camels, hawks and falcons. Terranihil has one of the largest leopard species in the world. The Andaluzian Tiger, which was the national animal of Terranihil before the Progressive Revolution, is beleived to be extinct; populations began dwindling in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The last sighting of an Andaluzian Tiger was in 1996. Terranihil has over 120 endangered species. Poaching of leapords, wolves, panthers and other large animals is common. The Terranilian government has implemented regulations to prevent the destruction of ecosystems and wildlife species. Poaching may be punishable by death.
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Caelean lynx, national animal of Terranihil
Northern camel
Long-legged buzzard
Blue whale
Golden hamster
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 18,954,704 | — |
| 1966 | 25,785,210 | +3.13% |
| 1976 | 33,708,744 | +2.72% |
| 1986 | 49,445,010 | +3.91% |
| 1996 | 60,055,488 | +1.96% |
| 2006 | 70,495,782 | +1.62% |
| 2011 | 75,149,669 | +1.29% |
| 2018 | 81,672,300 | +1.20% |
| Source: United Nations Demographic Yearbook[1] 2018 data[2] | ||
Terranihil's population is about 54.98 million. The nation's population has been growing since the late 20th century because of a high birth rate; however, mass emmigration has slowed down the growth. The growth rate of 2018 was 1.20%. The estimated population in 2050 is 75 million.
Terranihil is one of the largest sources of refugees in the world. About 1.6 million Terranilians (mostly Muslim) have left Terranihil since 1940, 90% of which entered Greater Sacramento. The Terranilian government has deported about 220,000 Malgans, mostly to Malgax, since February in the Malgan ethnic cleansing.
The Terranilian government stated it does not consider the emmigration of Muslim and Christian Terranilians to be a loss.
Ethnic groups
Ethnic minorities in Terranihil
Languages
Religion
Religion in Terranihil
Government and politics
Structure
Administrative divisions
Laws
Human rights
Foreign relations
Terranilian-Willdavisian Trade Agreement
Economy
Crime
February Seven Attack on Guršaun
Terranilian Muslim Freedom Fighters
Culture
The art of Terranihil encompasses several disciplines, including music, literature, painting, architecture and weaving. Terranilian art shows a greatt deal of variety in different time periods and regions. The oldest pieces of art originate from the Ayreoshubic Kingdom; however, Terranilians developed a unique style after the fall of the kingdom and the trabal migration across the continent. Christianity and Islam heavily influenced artists. The east, during its Christian period, produced several famous mosaics and hymns. The west, during the existence of the Terranilian Emirate, was influenced by the art and caligraphy of Greater Sacramento. The Kingdom of Terranihil saw the rise of musical composition and literature that remains influencial in modern Terranihil. Contemporary art has seen the revival of pagan styles, as well as political art in many forms.
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- ↑ "United Nations Statistics Division – Demographic and Social Statistics". un.org. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
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