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[[Category:Countries]]
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[[Category:Baredina]]
[[Category:Norjihan]]
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|conventional_long_name = The Serene Gennist Federation of the Lesser Norjihan
|conventional_long_name = Serene Republic of Istaðean (Norjihan)
|native_name =       {{cs|SJU|va damcaxen cezyvozo ge genows nodjinen sillazen}}
|common_name = Norjihan
|common_name =       Norjihan
|native_name = {{cs|NRJ|iStaðan}}
|image_flag =        FlagofNorjihan.png
|image_flag = Norjihan.svg
|alt_flag =           
|alt_flag =           
|national_motto =     {{cs|SJU|waɵan ge genvag nodjinenows ɵwegina}}
|national_anthem = The Ride of Progress
''Wathan gze Gzenvagz Nodjinenows thwegzihna''
|image_map =
''There is no Norjihan without Gzen''
|capital =            [[Listosord]]<br />[[Tel Duvemuz]]
|capital =            [[Hajenired]]
|largest_city =      [[Ronyg]]
|largest_city =      [[Hajenired]]
|official_languages = [[Norjihani]]
|official_languages = [[Norjihani]]
|regional_languages = [[Szezk]]
|ethnic_groups =       
|ethnic_groups =      Szezko-Norjihani - 98%, Other - 2%
|ethnic_groups_year =  
|ethnic_groups_year = 2016
|demonym =            Norjihani
|demonym =            Norjihani
|government_type =    Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
|government_type =    [[Wikipedia:Federation|Federal]] [[Wikipedia:Parliamentary republic|parliamentary republic]]
|leader_title1 =      King of All Norjihanis
|leader_tile1 =      [[Poslearom]]
|leader_name1 =      Uzedlem Olboros
|leader_title2 =      [[Prime Minister of the Serene Republic of Norjihan|Prime Minister]]
[[File:UzedlemOlboros(Norjihan).jpg|150px|x150px]]
|leader_name2 =      [[Andr Vomeu Veddan|Andr Vomeu Veddan]]
|leader_title2 =      Prime Minister
|leader_name2 =      Jula Boren
|leader_title3 =      Prince Elect
|leader_name3 =      Vuren Lorndinal
|legislature =        The Councils
|legislature =        The Councils
|upper_house =        Council of the Tribes
|area_km2 =          1,071,429
|lower_house =        Council of the People
|area_sq_mi =        413,681
|established_event1 = Formation of the Kingdom of Norjihan
|established_date1 =  1564
|established_event2 = The Grand Council
|established_date2 = 1762
|established_event3 = The Fall of Vadini
|established_date3 =  1984
|area_km2 =          587,698
|area_sq_mi =        226,911.47
|percent_water =      4%
|percent_water =      4%
|population_estimate = 30,000,000
|population_estimate = 21,000,000
|population_estimate_year = 2017
|population_estimate_year = 2020
|population_density_km2 = 51.04
|population_density_km2 = 19.6
|population_density_sq_mi = 132.21
|population_density_sq_mi = 50.8
|GDP_PPP = ₣110,500,130,256
|GDP_nominal = $300,279,000,000
|GDP_PPP_year = 2015
|GDP_nominal_year = 2019
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = ₣20,090.93
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $14,299
|Gini = 30.1
|Gini = 30.1
|Gini_year = 2015
|Gini_year = 2015
|HDI = 0.83
|HDI = 0.79
|HDI_year = 2016
|HDI_year = 2016
|currency = Fagzamuz
|currency = Famus
|currency_code = FGZ
|currency_code = FMS
|time_zone = NMT  
|time_zone = NMT  
|utc_offset = +1
|utc_offset = +2
|date_format = yyyy.mm.dd, CE     
|date_format = dd.mm.yy.ccc
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Norjihan (/nɒd͡ʒɪhan/; Norjihani: <small><small>{{cs|SJU|nodjinen}}</small></small> /noʊd͡ʒaɪnin/), officially The Serene Gennist Republic of the Lesser Norjihan (Norjihani: <small><small>{{cs|SJU|va damcaxen cezyvozo ge genows nodjinen sillazen}}</small></small> /vɛ dɛmiɛχin ɕizivoʊzoʊ gi ginɔs noʊd͡ʒaɪnin saɪɬɛzin]), is a country in the region of [[Southern Baredina]], border to the west by [[The Kingdom of Szezkia | Szezkia]], to the north by [[Izovangia]], to the west by [[Withei]] and to the south by [[Spitinda]] and [[Yaichalo]]. Norjihan's territory has an area of 587,698 km2 (226,911.47 sq. miles) and is fairly high, with the highest point being Mount Shazanosh at 3,009m, although the lowest points of Norjihan, although then there are area that are 10m below sea level and below, all these are mainly on the border with Szezkia in the [[Govegzosh Plain]]. The population as of 2017 (estimated) is 30 million, of whom almost all are of Szezko-Norjihani ethnicity, with 2% others (mainly from surrounding countries and not counting non-humans, who aren't citizens). The capital of Norjihan is [[Hajenired]], also the largest city in Norjihan which makes up 9.7% of the entire population. The majority language is [[Norjihani]], with small communities of other languages, mainly on the borders with other countries (however, Norjihani is encouraged greatly).
'''Norjihan''', officially the '''Serene Republic of Istaðan''' is a sovereign state situated in [[Ekuosia]]. It borders the [[Algazi Union]] to the west, [[Azerin]] to the north, and the [[Gulf of Ishenar]] to the south, where many of its island possessions can also be found. With a population of around 21 million, the country is one of the less populated in Ekuosia, as well as it having a relatively small economy. It is a major player in the politics of the Ishenar region due to its historical ties and role.


==History==
==Etymology==
===Proto-Baredan Migations===
Studies from geneological studies and historical evidence suggest that the Proto-Baredan people arrived in Bareda between 300-100 BCE, centered on the Yai valley with small groups in the northern plains, seemingly coming from the same region as the Ydtobogan peoples who now live in Ekuosia. Other information supporting this includes the potential linguistic link between the Kauzic languages and the Baredan languages, and the general trace of the culture in archeological sites coming down from Ekuosia. Not much is known about the Proto-Baredan culture due to the lack of concrete evidence from archeology, although it is known that modern Norjihanis are the descendants of the Proto-Baredans. It is also clear that the Proto-Baredans had interactions with the Xhovian aboriginal culture of the region, and the Xhovians appear to have caused the modern spread of the Baredan peoples.
[[File:Stonetown.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A section of the ruins at [[Dorëlytuvin]]]]
The majority of the information that we know about the Proto-Baredans comes from the remains of Dorëlytuvin in modern Yaichalo, the only major archeological site of the era linked to the Baredan peoples. It was the destruction of this site and others by an influx of Xhovian tribes which led to the Norjihani and Szezk tribes leaving the area and arriving in the region that is now Norjihan and [[Szezkia]], displanting the local 'Fisherman Culture'. This movement was led by [[Mahadras Mahadrin]], the first King of the Norjihanis and a prophet of Genn in the [[Mahadran Gennism|Mahadran Gennist]] faith.


===Mahadran Culture===
==Geography==
The first major civilisation and cultural grouping in Norjihan was the Mahadran culture, built by the descendants of Mahadras, that existed from roughly 100CE until around 600CE, centred on the city of [[Mahagrazh]] which is now a major tourist site near the city of [[Hajenired]]. At its prime, it is believed to have been a major trade hub and the centre of a powerful civilisation, but for whatever reason in the early 6th century the Mahadran culture collapsed, the cities were abandoned and the Mahadrans returned to the tribal ways of their ancestors. This has led some to believe it was a cultural backlash that caused the abandonment of the cities; the Mahadran cities are unlike anything else in Norjihan, likely due to the influences that arrived via trade with the early Ydtobogan peoples.
[[File:Mahagrahz.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The palace complex at [[Mahagrazh]]]]
However, this (if it is at all the case) can only partly explain what happened. One later written source, written by a priest from Hajenired, suggests that some sort of 'plague' befell the Mahadran civilisation. What sort of plague this was is unknown, although a decline caused by an epidemic is amongst the most likely scenarios despite the lack of evidence to back up the source. It is possible that hill tribes harried the cities as well, or maybe a mixture of all of these things led to it; Norjihani historian [[Makiso Llodinou Yran]] said that 'It is impossible for us to know what happened to the Mahadrans, only that they suddenly declined and returned to tribalism, completely abandoning the old cities'.


One of the distinguishing marks of the Mahadran cultures are the ruins of 'Dom Movytishinen', or 'Stone Towers', which are cylidrical towers with rounded tops and balcony like structures in the middle, and stairs on the outside which could quickly be removed due to the construction of the towers; they were of a dry stone construction typical of early Baredan structures. It is unclear what these towers are for; they may have been guard towers or beacons, but their abundance in the landscape suggests an important function. Many are local landmarks and serve as ruins, but the best preserved one is found at the abandoned capital at Mahagrazh. The cylindrical structure fits with the earlier Baredan cultures, for whom arches and circles were important symbols. This suggests that the Mahadran culture was a stange almagamation of Baredan ideals and outside aspects, especially in the large towns were important buildings were often rectangular in shape (although arcs could be found within them).
===Geology===


===Early Medieval Norjihan===
===Climate===
After the collapse of this culture, the Norjihanis divided back into their previous tribal units based on new cities, built in a much simpler fashion than the grand ruins of cities like Mahagrazh, which were soon viewed with awe and suspicion as 'Cities of the Spirits'. However, it was far from the 'Dark Ages' that many historians prescribe it as. As the Old Norjihani language appeared, priests and artists created pieces such as the 'Book of Prayers', the first traceable religious text of Mahadran Gennism which seemingly survived the collapse of the Mahadran culture, and poetry also seems to have flourished with epics like 'The Battle of Tyrango', still widely studied today, being written (many of the authors have no names and are simply grouped by similarities)


It is known that the Norjihani tribes did in some sense have a common identity as they often banded together to deal with wars and outside influences, and even influenced events such as the first Phe'eran War in Sjuu, and despite the broken nature of Norjihan there was some structure, created by a 'Council of the Tribes' which met every year to deal with intertribal disputes and other concerns. Tribal conflict was very common and several tribes became stronger, most especially the Szečky, the Rona, the Vomeja and the Hyventura. This loose confederational structure meant that overall Norjihan suffered, with the average age (from skeletal remains) dropping to 32, from 43 during the Mahadran period. Beyond several artifacts and the texts of later historians, there is not much knowledge about what happened at the time.
===Biodiversity===


===Late Medieval Period===
==Politics==
Norjihani Medieval history is mostly split into two sections, Early and Late. The Early period, as aforementioned, is noted for the lack of evidence surrounding it and the loose confederation of the tribes. However, in 1175, the Vomeja chief Mahiraz was crowned as High Chief of Norjihan, which represented the beginning of a change in Norjihani culture and society. The creation of the elected High Chief did not come without bloodshed, after Mahiraz killed the Ronish chief Bramos at the [[Battle of the Grand Conspiracy]]. The [[Grand Conspiracy]] was composed of Bramos, Polen Bavadi and Uko Jasam, three chiefs who were uncomfortable with the amount of power yielded by Mahiraz, who had established Vomeja as a major power with trade links to Ekuosia and a great centre of learning centred on [[Hajenired]]. Bramos had invited Mahiraz and his court to a grand feast in Ronyg, and attempted to kill them. However, Mahiraz had been informed and instead marched his army on Ronyg, and Bramos fled. The forces of Polen and Uko arrived, and the battle was fought two days on a field 5 miles from Ronyg. The death of Bramos spelled the end of the conspiracy, and Mahiraz used it to convince the tribes to crown him High King, with his capital in Hajenired.
[[File:MahirazI.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A 17th century portrait of [[Mahiraz I]]]]
The Grand Chief, however, was a rather powerless and symbolic figure. Outside of Hajenired, which was the cultural and financial centre of Norjihan that modelled itself on cultures in Ekuosia, the influence of the High Chief was barely felt, despite the later image of Mahiraz I as a great unifier of the Norjihani people. The tribal situation remained much the same, with individual chiefs yielding power over tribal regions and individual tribal conflicts continued much the same as before. The powers of the High Chief increased over time however. Beginning with Janam II in 1497 in his 'Bill of Powers', the High Chiefs gained more and more powers, establishing an elected generalship and a central army, a levy on the tribes and several other powers, as power became more and more centralised on Hajenired. When Vasan Vomeja died in 1549, the High Chief was effectively a king, except he had no power over the army and the tribal chiefs retained the right to raise their own armies and tax their own citizens.


In 1549, Djerev Szečky became High Chief of the Norjihanis, much to the annoyance of [[Govegz Rona]], chief of the Rona. Govegz refused to accept Djerev as High Chief, and according to one contemporary source he spat on Govegz's crown and refused to pay the Royal Tax; Govegz has stood for the title of High Chief but was seen as too much of a reformer. However, Govegz's close childhood friend (and potentially lover) Urasi Volmeja remained in the court and the two began a conspiracy to bring down Djerev, after Govegz swore fealty to Djerev in 1552. In 1555, the death of Grand General and the swearing in of Govegz on the same day into the position (he was in Hajenired at the time) meant the army was under his control, and 5 days later Govegz siezed power. He personally killed Djerev and had the majority of the Szezk court murdered, along with Djerev's wife and children (legend dictates this was done by Urasi, and this seems to have some historical credence). However, some of the court escaped and a group of soldiers failed to kill Zagrov and Alsja Szečky, who became the founders of the royal family of [[Szezkia]], which became independent following the [[Battle of Avdjereg]]
===Foreign relations===
Things


===Kingdom of Norjihan===
===Military===
Govegz Rona quickly secured his grip on power, including murdering the High Priest of Genn and his own brothers, as well as 10,000 Szezk women and children in the [[Massacre of the Field of Hanaszg]]. He merged his title of Grand General with the title of High Chief, and in 1564 crowned himself [[King of All Norjihanis]]. Govegz's reign was amongst the most bloody in the history of Sahar, with rebellion after rebellion quashed and potentially 1 million people killed during his 8 year reign. He was killed under suspicious circumstances, perhaps by his son [[Llavydga]]. [[Thuhan Rona]] then came to the throne and proved a bad fit, being more interested in male lovers than his kingship, which led to the [[Rebellion of the Tribes]] and the foundation of the Tribal Council, an advisory council made up of representatives of the Tribes which was beginning to morph into a traditional aristocracy. Thuhan was murdered in 1577, aged 26, by Lavydga, who then became King, and he revoked all of the traditional powers of the tribes (although the council remained) and ruled in a similar, yet less bloody, style to his father. Lavydga died in 1598, and his son Ystan began a more calm, stately style of Kingdom. He granted estates to members of his court, who styled themselves in an aristocratic style yet were also proud of their tribal ancestory and claimed their titles from that root, and Hajenired became the official capital of the state.


[[File:Rasmusllodinou.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Rasmuz Lordinal]], the first Lordinal King of Norjihan]]
==Economy==
In Hajenired in the 1680s, a family of merchants called the [[Lordinal]]s (Llodinou in Norjihani) were granted patronage by [[King Amorroz]], and recieved the city of Hajenired itself as their estate after the previous holder died. The Llodinous soon manipulated this to their advantage, and in 1706 [[Rasmuz]] Llodinou siezed the throne of Norjihan, then held by the unpopular [[King Gagan II]]. This was met with little resistance, and so the Llodinou dynasty took power. The Lordinal variety of [[Norjihani]] became the prestige form (previously this had been Vomeja) and all other languages were persecuted so that today only Norjihani, especially the Lordinal variety as the standard, remain. In general, however, the reign of Rasmus Llodinou was a golden age for Norjihan, with the nation (especially the aristocracy) becoming immensly rich through trade and the arts flourished.


The peace of the Lordinal reign didn't last forever however, as in 1758 [[Faren II]] took the throne of Norjihan and instantly began to neglect his duties, instead building a palace at Domykan, near Hajenired. It is here in 1762 that Faren was placed under arrest and brought to Hajenired to be brought before a 'Grand Council' of nobles, merchants and other important people at the time. A parliament was set up, representing the interests of the aristocracy; this was joined 6 years later by the Council of the People, representing the interests of common people via elected representatives (although it wasn't until 1879 when the [[Great Reform Bill]] gave true suffrage to the majority of the population).
===Overview===


[[King Yrettap]], the last Lordinal monarch, was crowned king in 1786, and never had a son to carry on the crown. However, he had married his daughter to [[Klárus Olboros]], of the Terminian line of the [[House of Olboros]], meaning that when Yrettap died in 1796, the crown passed to Olboros and has remained so since.
===Transport===


===House of Olboros===
===Healthcare===
The coronation of [[Klárus Olboros|Klárus I]] in 1786 was the first time in Norjihani history that the nation had been ruled by a foreign power. However, the mainly Norjihani aristocracy, who did take up some Ekuosian customs, forced him to raise his children as Norjihanis and take up Gennism, and the integration of the Olboros monarchs into Norjihani society went rather successfully. Life in Norjihan pretty much carried on as it had before other than an increased involvement in Ekuosian affairs, and whilst Klárus spent more time in [[Terminia]] and [[Letzia]], his children and grandchildren firmly ruled in Norjihan. It was during this time that the structure of the modern Parliament was born, with the Council of the Tribes and the Council of the People, and although there was no official constitution the country was effectively a Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy.
 
===Tourism===
 
===Science and technology===


The Olboros rule at the time meant that Norjihan was closer diplomatically to [[Letzia]] to the point at which the country became a puppet state, which ended up dragging Norjihan into the [[Great Ekuosian War]] on the Unity Side. This was further facilitated by the Fascist movement in the Norjihani military led by [[Benaitt Vadini]] which had been gaining traction amongst political circles, mainly due to the Letzic infuence. When Letzia joined the unity side in 1950, Vadini saw it as his opportunity to seize power and so on the 9th December 1950, the [[Dark Revolution]] took place. Vadini's forces entered and closed down the parliament, and those who escaped joined [[King Klarus III] in fleeing to Letzia and forming a government in exile; the rest were killed under the charge of treason.
===Energy===


===The Vadini Dictatorship===
==Demographics==
[[File:Vadini.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Picture of Vadini taken not long after his ascension to power]]
===Ethnicity===
Vadini ruled as dictator from 9th December 1950 until the [[Yellow Revolution]] of 1984, and during the 34 years of the dictatorship he was responsible for the deaths of at least 750,000 people during his process of 'cleansing' the nation of all non-Norjihanis and political opponents. The country was ruled by Vadini and a millitary government, who imposed strict regime promoting the 'Isafym' (or 'People's Home', a term used in Norjihani Fascism to refer to Norjihan) and worked closely with big business and disenfranchising working people. Those who were involved in unions or political organisations were often arrested and sent to 'labour camps' where they often died; only a small handful survived.
===Languages===


However, it was impossible for the dictatorship to deal with the growing desire for liberty, especially amongst younger populations who despite the ban managed to listen in to foreign radio and who were influenced by the rest of the world. Students at the University of Hajenired began a campaign of civil disobedience which quickly spread across the country, and eventually riots broke out in Hajenired in what is termed the [[Yellow Revolution]], symbolising the yellow flag waved by the Hajenired students (many of whom were actually [[Kuulism|Kuulists]]). In the madness Vadini was killed and it is unknown what happened to his remains. The government in exile returned and a constitution was drafted, with [[Pyjan Gakai Llodinou]], formerly a prisoner and opponent of the Vadini regime, became the first Prime Minister, a member of the [[Unity Party]], narrowly beating the [[Norjihani Kuulist Party]].
===Citizenship===
Norjihani citizenship requirements are stipulated in both the Constitution of the Serene Republic and in the Citizenship and Nationality Act (1989). A mixture of ''jus soli'' and ''jus sanguinis'', to be a Norjihani citizen by birth one is required to be born in Norjihan, excluding extraterritorial possessions of the [[Sovereign Order of Hajenired]], and have both parents be Norjihani citizens. Norjihani citizenship law forbids multiple citizenship; if a Norjihani citizen even applies for citizenship of another country, they will lose all rights as a Norjihani citizen as they are treated as having renounced their citizenship. Citizenship is lost by default by those who have not lived in Norjihan for 5 years, whether or not they have acquired citizenship elsewhere.  


===Modern Norjihan===
In order to become naturalised as a citizen of Norjihan, the following requirements are necessary:
Modern Norjihan has tried to connect more both with its Baredan brothers through the [[Baredan Union]] and to Ekuosia, and has generally opened itself up to the world. The country today still remains strong to its cultural roots, being a Federal Constutional Parliamentary Monarchy, with the current monarch being [[Uzedlem Olboros]], and the current Prime Minister is [[Jula Boren]]. The country has modernised over the last 30 years but has placed sustainability at its core. Whilst still recovering from the past, the nation is currently prospering with its new international relationships and has become a modern country.
*Fluency in either Norjihani or Norjihani Letsic
*Be able to prove legal residence in Norjihan for at least 5 years, and have not been unemployed for longer than 6 months in that time
*Pass a series of 4 citizenship tests, carried out in Norjihani or Norjihani Letsic
*Renounce any other citizenship, in accordance with the ban on multiple citizenship
*Never have identified as Atheist or Nonreligious


==Geography==
Once these conditions have been met, an applicant is then given partial citizenship of Norjihan for one year, during which they do not have the right to take part in elections or any other political processes, and can't receive state benefits. This partial citizenship is lost if the applicant commits any form of crime at all. It can also be rescinded at any time by the government in the case of national emergency or war with the applicant's home country. After a year, they are then granted full Norjihani citizenship, but are then required to spend 3 years as an army reservist, and can be called up for military service at any time (mainly for border services). For the children of a naturalised citizen to be given Norjihani citizenship at birth they must be born in Norjihan, or else a waiver must be applied for (which can be rejected).


===Geology===
No preference is given to the descendants of Norjihani emigrants.


===Climate===
===Population centers===


===Biodiversity===


===Politics===
===Religion===
{{Pie chart
| caption= Religions in Norjihan as of the 2010 census
| other =
| label1 = [[Tanhunga]]
| value1 = 76 | color1 = silver
| label2 = Atheist/Agnostic/Irreligious
| value2 = 10 | color2 = #008
| label3 = Other Religions (Iovism, Pashaism, Quurožarq, etc.)
| value3 = 14 | color3 = #08f
}}


===Foreign relations===


===Military===
Norjihan is a deeply religious country, with over 90% of the country professing some level of faith and over 75% of those regularly attending services or performing rituals related to their religion (Norjihani National Census, 2010). The official census states that 76% of Norjihanis follow Tanhunga, mostly the Mahadran/Norjihani sect. Quurožarq, Iovism and Pashaism make up around 14%, and 10% of the population officially classified itself as 'Irreligious or Not Currently Worshipping'. However, an independent study run by NorjiPolls found that up to 28% would say that they don't 'worship often'.


===Economy===
[[Tanhunga]] remains the most important and influential religion in the country, having first arrived during the Baredan Migrations and thus having always been the main religion of the states that exist in the area covered by modern Norjihan. Norjihan itself is home to some of the holiest sites of the Tanhunga faith, and Listosord is home to the [[Sovereign Order of Hajenired]], an extraterritorial sovereign nation. Tanhunga continues to greatly influence Norjihani law, with the Tanhungara holding positions both in the Parliament and the Council of Norjihan, as well as providing 'Faith Education' (see above) and Philosophy, as well as in many cases History education.


===Transport===
Many religious principles are enshrined in the constitution and the law, although the country has slowly been moving towards secularisation in terms in the judiciary; for example, the government recently removed the requirement that judges be practicing Tanhungdi and pass an examination to demonstrate their knowledge of the faith. Religious crimes such as blasphemy remain technically illegal, although not enforced in practice, and many social stigmas exist surrounding irreligion, which until 1989 remained a capital offence, but which has slowly been growing in recent years. Being a Tanhungdi remains a legal requirement for work in many sectors, especially in the civil service.


===Education===
===Education===
Education is, up until the age of 18, a devolved matter and depends on the state, although they generally follow the 'Central Education Plan' as laid out by the government every year. For the purposes of this article, we will use the Education system of Hajenired FR, which is a general standard for the country. Education is generally split into 3 categories:
*'''Faith Education'''
All students up until the age of 18 recieve lessons in Tanhunga scripture and practice, which the Central Education Plan states is 'a vital part of citizenship education, and helps foster a sense of community and pride in the nation'. This is run by Tanhunga priests in their temples, and takes up 2 of the 5 days of the Norjihani school week except in Uulo where it makes up one and a half, and Lailaum where it makes up two and a half. The curriculum for Faith Education is decided by the Tanhungara, based in the [[Sovereign Order of Hajenired]], but requires the approval of the Norjihani Federal Government, and thus is open to interpretation and slight alteration by the Federal States.
Faith Education generally encompasses Religious Education, Citizenship, History and Norjihani Literature, although the Central FR and Hajenired FR choose to administer their own History education. Students wishing to carry on into a career in the Tanhungara can chosse to devote half of their PAQs (Primary Academic Qualifications) to 'Religion, Philosophy and Culture', a special PLQ taught by Tanhungara Schools, in the place of HPS (see below).
*'''Academic Education'''
Academic Education is one of the two potential paths, alongside vocational education, that a student can go down. Up until the age of 12, a child will spend half of the time not spent in Faith Education studying academic topics, such as Norjihani, Mathematics, Chemistry, alongside other subjects including Gardening, Calligraphy, Economics and Physical Education. Up until the federal region's 'Age of Matriculation' (generally around 13 or 14) when the student chooses a pathway, it is mandatory alongside vocational education. After the Age of Matriculation students begin their PAQs, or Primary Academic Qualifications, including the mandatory Human and Physical Sciences (see below), Norjihani (or Istani in Lailaum) and Mathematics. All other subjects are chosen by the student from a range of options given by the region.


===Healthcare===
*'''Vocational Education'''
Vocational Education is the other major educational path, encompassing practical skills. These are often, although not universally, taught through apprenticeships, although in certain cases - such as Hair and Beauty or Media Studies (considered vocational in most regions), education primarily takes place within specialist schools. Vocational education is followed alongside academic education up to either 13 or 14, just like Academic education. After Matriculation, students can choose between either Vocational Colleges to recieve a PVQ (Primary Vocational Qualification) or Advanced Apprenticeships, with a range of subjects from Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Studies to Engineering are available. At age 18, vocational education joins the national stream just as academic education does. As different regions offer different vocational options, some choose to carry on in academic education until 18 then take a NELA (National Educational Level Apprenticeship, more on these later).


==Science and technology==
====Human and Physical Sciences====
===Energy===
Human and Physical Sciences is a general term for a collection of Arts and Science topics, and the modules available depends on the federal region in question. It is a necessary part of the academic education for students after the Age of Matriculation up until 17 or 18 years of age (ie. they take it as a PLQ). Depending on region 3 or 4 subjects are chosen; students can chose to focus in 1 or 2 dependent on the overall number they are allowed to take, and then have 2 'supplementary' subjects. In general, however, typical modules included in HPS - these vary by region - include:


==Tourism==
*Anthropology
*Art
*Biology
*Geography ''(Central FR Only)''
*Geology
*History of Art
*Linguistics
*Philosophy
*Physics
*Psychology
*Sociology


==Culture and People==
====18+ Education====
===Ethnic groups===
[[File:Education.png|thumb|left|The National Education Level, with the 3 qualification levels and institutions which offer each]]
At age 18, education joins what is called the National Educational Level, in which students in either Academic or Vocational Education can leave with National Educational Level Qualifications (NELQs). Alternatively, students can choose to pursue a religious education, in which case they join the Tanhungara Educational Framework (TEF). Students of Philosophy also join the TEF, either at 18 or 20 (the only two ages of entrance the TEF allows).


===Language===
Those who have studied at a Vocational School at PVQ level take an NELQ (National Educational Level Qualification) at a Vocational College, and can then go on to take a NELA (National Educational Level Apprenticeship) or study at the University of Hajenired like Academic students, although the range of subjects they can study is severely limited; last year, students who had taken PVQs at Primary level made up just 1% of all students, nearly all of those either on an Economics or Engineering course. Those who opted for an Advanced Apprenticeship at PVQ level can opt to take a NELA if they so wish, but there is no obligation for them to do so. Those who have taken an NELA can then proceed to study at the Industrial Excellence Centre and recieve a qualification equivalent to an Advanced Scholarship in a series of Applied Engineering and Business Management courses, although not many choose to do this.


===Religion===
Those who chose to take a PAQ have three options at NELQ level. They can go to a specialist college which focuses specifically on one subject they want to take, such as the School of Physics at Myski, or the School of Historical and Cultural Studies at Tel Duvemuz, and recieve an NELQ in that subject. Some Specialist Colleges offer courses which allow students to then opt for a NELA. You can also go to a Joint Reading College, in which you take an NELQ made up of two subjects, either focusing on one or doing both equally. Lyceums, meanwhile, provide a 'build-it-yourself' NELQ made up of many modules from different subject areas, allowing for a greater flexibility of course. You can then go on to take a Scholarship either at the University of Hajenired or at a Scholars' College. The University of Hajenired is the country's only 'University', providing Scholarships in a wide range of subjects including Foreign Languages; you can't study a Foreign Language within the education system beforehand, and certain can't be studied until Advanced Scholarship level. Scholars' Colleges provide an Advanced Scholarship with a similar structure as a Joint Reading NELQ. Those who wish can then choose to take an Advanced Scholarship at the University of Hajenired, the only place that can offer Advanced Scholarships.


===Culture===
==Culture==


===Heritage===
===Heritage===
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===Architecture===
===Architecture===


==Sport==
===Sport===
[[File:Oris.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|left|Logo of ORIS, the governing body of Reannangis]]The most popular sport in  Norjihan is the equestrian sport of Reannangis, which first emerged in the country during the 12th century as part of a series of training exercises for the cavalry of the various Norjihani chiefdoms. Reannangis first became popular as a recreational sport during the late 17th century amongst the nobility, and the sport was first codified in Tel Duvemuz in 1753 by the League of Gentlemen of the Horse, a group of noblemen and cavalry veterans. Nowadays, the headquarters of the International Reannangis Federation (known as ORIS, from the Norjihani ''Onsafioskin Reannangismu iðan Safnonsiobsir'') are based in Tel Duvemuz, and the sport remains the most popular in Norjihan.
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[[File:Norjihanifootballteam.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|right|Logo of the Norjihani Football Association and the national team]]Football has been rapidly growing in popularity in Norjihan after its introduction following the fall of the Vadini dictatorship in the 1980s. Since then, the Norjihani government has given high levels of funding to the Norjihani Football Association (Norjihani: ''name''), which has drawn criticism in recent years due to a percieved lack of success. The NFA has been encouraging football at the grassroots levels, having established a large league structure from the National League, to the various regional and local leagues. Football was recently added to the sports curriculum and ratified by all of the federal regions alongside Equestrian sports and Athletics, seen as a major victory by the NFA.


The National League (Norjihani: ''Name'') is the highest level of competitive football, consisting of ten teams. The most recent winners are Listosord FC, who have won the league 14 times since it begin in 1990, well above their nearest competitors; Ronyg Warriors have won 5 times, Listosord Temple 4 times, FC Myski 3 times, and Tuuhajen Fire and Tel Duvemuz United have both won once. The Norjihani football season lasts from March until October.


==See also==


==See also==
[[Category:Archived countries]]
[[Category:Norjihan]]

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Serene Republic of Istaðean (Norjihan)
iStaðan
Flag
Anthem: The Ride of Progress
CapitalListosord
Tel Duvemuz
Largest city Ronyg
Official languages Norjihani
Demonym Norjihani
Government Federal parliamentary republic
 -  Prime Minister Andr Vomeu Veddan
Legislature The Councils
Area
 -  Total 1,071,429 km2
413,681 sq mi
 -  Water (%) 4%
Population
 -  2020 estimate 21,000,000
 -  Density 19.6/km2
50.8/sq mi
GDP (nominal) 2019 estimate
 -  Total $300,279,000,000
 -  Per capita $14,299
Gini (2015)30.1
medium
HDI (2016)0.79
high
Currency Famus (FMS)
Time zone NMT (SCT+2)
Date format dd.mm.yy.ccc
Drives on the left
Calling code +591
Internet TLD .no

Norjihan, officially the Serene Republic of Istaðan is a sovereign state situated in Ekuosia. It borders the Algazi Union to the west, Azerin to the north, and the Gulf of Ishenar to the south, where many of its island possessions can also be found. With a population of around 21 million, the country is one of the less populated in Ekuosia, as well as it having a relatively small economy. It is a major player in the politics of the Ishenar region due to its historical ties and role.

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Citizenship

Norjihani citizenship requirements are stipulated in both the Constitution of the Serene Republic and in the Citizenship and Nationality Act (1989). A mixture of jus soli and jus sanguinis, to be a Norjihani citizen by birth one is required to be born in Norjihan, excluding extraterritorial possessions of the Sovereign Order of Hajenired, and have both parents be Norjihani citizens. Norjihani citizenship law forbids multiple citizenship; if a Norjihani citizen even applies for citizenship of another country, they will lose all rights as a Norjihani citizen as they are treated as having renounced their citizenship. Citizenship is lost by default by those who have not lived in Norjihan for 5 years, whether or not they have acquired citizenship elsewhere.

In order to become naturalised as a citizen of Norjihan, the following requirements are necessary:

  • Fluency in either Norjihani or Norjihani Letsic
  • Be able to prove legal residence in Norjihan for at least 5 years, and have not been unemployed for longer than 6 months in that time
  • Pass a series of 4 citizenship tests, carried out in Norjihani or Norjihani Letsic
  • Renounce any other citizenship, in accordance with the ban on multiple citizenship
  • Never have identified as Atheist or Nonreligious

Once these conditions have been met, an applicant is then given partial citizenship of Norjihan for one year, during which they do not have the right to take part in elections or any other political processes, and can't receive state benefits. This partial citizenship is lost if the applicant commits any form of crime at all. It can also be rescinded at any time by the government in the case of national emergency or war with the applicant's home country. After a year, they are then granted full Norjihani citizenship, but are then required to spend 3 years as an army reservist, and can be called up for military service at any time (mainly for border services). For the children of a naturalised citizen to be given Norjihani citizenship at birth they must be born in Norjihan, or else a waiver must be applied for (which can be rejected).

No preference is given to the descendants of Norjihani emigrants.

Population centers

Religion

Religions in Norjihan as of the 2010 census

  Tanhunga (76%)
  Atheist/Agnostic/Irreligious (10%)
  Other Religions (Iovism, Pashaism, Quurožarq, etc.) (14%)


Norjihan is a deeply religious country, with over 90% of the country professing some level of faith and over 75% of those regularly attending services or performing rituals related to their religion (Norjihani National Census, 2010). The official census states that 76% of Norjihanis follow Tanhunga, mostly the Mahadran/Norjihani sect. Quurožarq, Iovism and Pashaism make up around 14%, and 10% of the population officially classified itself as 'Irreligious or Not Currently Worshipping'. However, an independent study run by NorjiPolls found that up to 28% would say that they don't 'worship often'.

Tanhunga remains the most important and influential religion in the country, having first arrived during the Baredan Migrations and thus having always been the main religion of the states that exist in the area covered by modern Norjihan. Norjihan itself is home to some of the holiest sites of the Tanhunga faith, and Listosord is home to the Sovereign Order of Hajenired, an extraterritorial sovereign nation. Tanhunga continues to greatly influence Norjihani law, with the Tanhungara holding positions both in the Parliament and the Council of Norjihan, as well as providing 'Faith Education' (see above) and Philosophy, as well as in many cases History education.

Many religious principles are enshrined in the constitution and the law, although the country has slowly been moving towards secularisation in terms in the judiciary; for example, the government recently removed the requirement that judges be practicing Tanhungdi and pass an examination to demonstrate their knowledge of the faith. Religious crimes such as blasphemy remain technically illegal, although not enforced in practice, and many social stigmas exist surrounding irreligion, which until 1989 remained a capital offence, but which has slowly been growing in recent years. Being a Tanhungdi remains a legal requirement for work in many sectors, especially in the civil service.

Education

Education is, up until the age of 18, a devolved matter and depends on the state, although they generally follow the 'Central Education Plan' as laid out by the government every year. For the purposes of this article, we will use the Education system of Hajenired FR, which is a general standard for the country. Education is generally split into 3 categories:

  • Faith Education

All students up until the age of 18 recieve lessons in Tanhunga scripture and practice, which the Central Education Plan states is 'a vital part of citizenship education, and helps foster a sense of community and pride in the nation'. This is run by Tanhunga priests in their temples, and takes up 2 of the 5 days of the Norjihani school week except in Uulo where it makes up one and a half, and Lailaum where it makes up two and a half. The curriculum for Faith Education is decided by the Tanhungara, based in the Sovereign Order of Hajenired, but requires the approval of the Norjihani Federal Government, and thus is open to interpretation and slight alteration by the Federal States.

Faith Education generally encompasses Religious Education, Citizenship, History and Norjihani Literature, although the Central FR and Hajenired FR choose to administer their own History education. Students wishing to carry on into a career in the Tanhungara can chosse to devote half of their PAQs (Primary Academic Qualifications) to 'Religion, Philosophy and Culture', a special PLQ taught by Tanhungara Schools, in the place of HPS (see below).

  • Academic Education

Academic Education is one of the two potential paths, alongside vocational education, that a student can go down. Up until the age of 12, a child will spend half of the time not spent in Faith Education studying academic topics, such as Norjihani, Mathematics, Chemistry, alongside other subjects including Gardening, Calligraphy, Economics and Physical Education. Up until the federal region's 'Age of Matriculation' (generally around 13 or 14) when the student chooses a pathway, it is mandatory alongside vocational education. After the Age of Matriculation students begin their PAQs, or Primary Academic Qualifications, including the mandatory Human and Physical Sciences (see below), Norjihani (or Istani in Lailaum) and Mathematics. All other subjects are chosen by the student from a range of options given by the region.

  • Vocational Education

Vocational Education is the other major educational path, encompassing practical skills. These are often, although not universally, taught through apprenticeships, although in certain cases - such as Hair and Beauty or Media Studies (considered vocational in most regions), education primarily takes place within specialist schools. Vocational education is followed alongside academic education up to either 13 or 14, just like Academic education. After Matriculation, students can choose between either Vocational Colleges to recieve a PVQ (Primary Vocational Qualification) or Advanced Apprenticeships, with a range of subjects from Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Studies to Engineering are available. At age 18, vocational education joins the national stream just as academic education does. As different regions offer different vocational options, some choose to carry on in academic education until 18 then take a NELA (National Educational Level Apprenticeship, more on these later).

Human and Physical Sciences

Human and Physical Sciences is a general term for a collection of Arts and Science topics, and the modules available depends on the federal region in question. It is a necessary part of the academic education for students after the Age of Matriculation up until 17 or 18 years of age (ie. they take it as a PLQ). Depending on region 3 or 4 subjects are chosen; students can chose to focus in 1 or 2 dependent on the overall number they are allowed to take, and then have 2 'supplementary' subjects. In general, however, typical modules included in HPS - these vary by region - include:

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Geography (Central FR Only)
  • Geology
  • History of Art
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

18+ Education

The National Education Level, with the 3 qualification levels and institutions which offer each

At age 18, education joins what is called the National Educational Level, in which students in either Academic or Vocational Education can leave with National Educational Level Qualifications (NELQs). Alternatively, students can choose to pursue a religious education, in which case they join the Tanhungara Educational Framework (TEF). Students of Philosophy also join the TEF, either at 18 or 20 (the only two ages of entrance the TEF allows).

Those who have studied at a Vocational School at PVQ level take an NELQ (National Educational Level Qualification) at a Vocational College, and can then go on to take a NELA (National Educational Level Apprenticeship) or study at the University of Hajenired like Academic students, although the range of subjects they can study is severely limited; last year, students who had taken PVQs at Primary level made up just 1% of all students, nearly all of those either on an Economics or Engineering course. Those who opted for an Advanced Apprenticeship at PVQ level can opt to take a NELA if they so wish, but there is no obligation for them to do so. Those who have taken an NELA can then proceed to study at the Industrial Excellence Centre and recieve a qualification equivalent to an Advanced Scholarship in a series of Applied Engineering and Business Management courses, although not many choose to do this.

Those who chose to take a PAQ have three options at NELQ level. They can go to a specialist college which focuses specifically on one subject they want to take, such as the School of Physics at Myski, or the School of Historical and Cultural Studies at Tel Duvemuz, and recieve an NELQ in that subject. Some Specialist Colleges offer courses which allow students to then opt for a NELA. You can also go to a Joint Reading College, in which you take an NELQ made up of two subjects, either focusing on one or doing both equally. Lyceums, meanwhile, provide a 'build-it-yourself' NELQ made up of many modules from different subject areas, allowing for a greater flexibility of course. You can then go on to take a Scholarship either at the University of Hajenired or at a Scholars' College. The University of Hajenired is the country's only 'University', providing Scholarships in a wide range of subjects including Foreign Languages; you can't study a Foreign Language within the education system beforehand, and certain can't be studied until Advanced Scholarship level. Scholars' Colleges provide an Advanced Scholarship with a similar structure as a Joint Reading NELQ. Those who wish can then choose to take an Advanced Scholarship at the University of Hajenired, the only place that can offer Advanced Scholarships.

Culture

Heritage

Architecture

Sport

Logo of ORIS, the governing body of Reannangis

The most popular sport in Norjihan is the equestrian sport of Reannangis, which first emerged in the country during the 12th century as part of a series of training exercises for the cavalry of the various Norjihani chiefdoms. Reannangis first became popular as a recreational sport during the late 17th century amongst the nobility, and the sport was first codified in Tel Duvemuz in 1753 by the League of Gentlemen of the Horse, a group of noblemen and cavalry veterans. Nowadays, the headquarters of the International Reannangis Federation (known as ORIS, from the Norjihani Onsafioskin Reannangismu iðan Safnonsiobsir) are based in Tel Duvemuz, and the sport remains the most popular in Norjihan.


Logo of the Norjihani Football Association and the national team

Football has been rapidly growing in popularity in Norjihan after its introduction following the fall of the Vadini dictatorship in the 1980s. Since then, the Norjihani government has given high levels of funding to the Norjihani Football Association (Norjihani: name), which has drawn criticism in recent years due to a percieved lack of success. The NFA has been encouraging football at the grassroots levels, having established a large league structure from the National League, to the various regional and local leagues. Football was recently added to the sports curriculum and ratified by all of the federal regions alongside Equestrian sports and Athletics, seen as a major victory by the NFA.

The National League (Norjihani: Name) is the highest level of competitive football, consisting of ten teams. The most recent winners are Listosord FC, who have won the league 14 times since it begin in 1990, well above their nearest competitors; Ronyg Warriors have won 5 times, Listosord Temple 4 times, FC Myski 3 times, and Tuuhajen Fire and Tel Duvemuz United have both won once. The Norjihani football season lasts from March until October.

See also

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