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Republic of Hodek
Ersetneny Hodekluya
Ersetneny Hodekluya
Ersetneny Hodekluya
Flag
Anthem: Salsna Nankuya (Salsna Nankuya)
The Mountain of the United
Location Map of Hodek.png
Map of Hodek including local major infrastructures
Capital
and largest city
Tékely
Official languages Hodeki
Koizan
Recognised national languages Terminian
Balak
Recognised regional languages TBD
Ethnic groups
Demonym Hodeki
Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic
 -  Chairman of the Electorate Babfyed Sóvtamuk
 -  President Kyígfyed Balnekk
 -  Prime Minister Kúkliffyed Tórme
 -  Minister of the Interior Terdegcag Ólai
 -  Chairman of the Hodeki Armed Forces Mafsfyed Fíkyhand
Legislature Parliament
 -  Upper house Fegedneny
 -  Lower house Ílgelneny
Area
 -  Total 775,111 km2
481,631 sq mi
Population
 -  2018 census 1317688
 -  Density 1.7/km2
2.735/sq mi
GDP (nominal) estimate
 -  Total $7.1 Billion USD
 -  Per capita $5,430 USD
Gini36.9
medium
HDI 0.792
high
Date format dd/mm/yyyy
Drives on the right
ISO 3166 code HDK
Internet TLD .hk

Hodek, known officially as the Republic of Hodek (Hodeki: Ersetneny Hodekluya, Ersetneny Hodekluya, tr. Ersetneny Hodekluya, [erʃetneɲ‿ɦodeqɬujɒ]), is a landlocked country located within Central Miraria and north of the Miralayas. It is partially bordered to the East along the Belk and Cakar rivers. It is bordered with the nations of Koize and TBD(s?). It is 4th least densely populated nation upon Sahar, with the lesser densely populated nations as Achiyitqana, Translira, and Nolcik being less densely populated. Its official languages of Hodeki and Koizan are of Ryamaian and Mahavi descent respectively, as Hodeki is itself a language isolate belonging to the greater Ryamaian language family making it related to the Vaniuan languages, though it is closely related to the Sirchak languages within Ensia and Suenia. For centuries prior to its independence in 1828, Hodek saw no true national identity and was a series of various tribal entities belonging as tributaries or vassal clans to the Mahavi Khanates following the expansion of the Sunrise Horde.

During the 1800s, Hodek's population saw an upswing as a result of migration following the discovery of gold along the upper Cakar river tributaries. This spur in migration during a period of instability between various regions along the Parshita brought many peoples to Hodek, further improving its technological and economic base. Despite surviving several Koizan military incursions, eventually Hodek and Koize reached a ceasefire which holds until this day, though both nations are still technically in an official state of conflict over border regions. Hodek today performs favorably in regards to civil liberties, press freedom, democratic governance, and its respect of equal rights for the Vodholk minority groups within the country.

Etymology

The source of the name Hodek is of unknown origin with several suggestions put forth to explain the source of the name. The most popular belief amongst linguists is the compound of the words from Proto-Degic *kod "fine/quality" and *eki meaning "to wash/that which is washed". Other theories is from the formations of *hu- "By/Near" and *dek meaning "together, connected" referring to the congregation of the Cakar and Belk rivers.

History

Prior to the expansion of the Sunrise Horde, much isn't known about Hodek in written sources prior to the arrival of Mahavic groups. What is known is through archaeology and guess made by various scientists regarding the genetics of Hodeki and other local peoples. The first known settlements were by the Síky cultures around the year 600, as were found that workshops involving the making of bronze still existed, indicating a slower adaptation to the usage of iron, likely owing to its isolated location. Copper, however, was the primary metal of choice by these peoples for tool-making prior to the advent of iron working by 800s. By the 900s, the use of iron saw a boom and many tools and art pieces made of iron have been found at sites along the Belk and Cakar river valleys. The first known reference to the Degic peoples themselves was around the 1420s in administrative notes from the Green Khanate referring to the Degic peoples within the Belk valley and along the width of the Cakar river.


1550s–1828: Khanate Tributaries

1828–present: Republic of Hodek

Modern Day

Following the peaceful transition of the government from the Balkist government model to a more democratic state, elections were held in late 1954, resulting in Víngy Méghod being elected as the first Chairman of the Independence Party. Privatization of many elements of Hodek's state run economy had occurred, most notably the collective communes involving mining and reindeer herding. As a result, many small businesses propped up but due to the pre-existing income disparity, many of those who now owned these businesses conveniently members of the Hodeki Balkist Party before its dissolution in the peaceful transition. As a result, much of the leadership and business practices in Hodek's economy still held a lack of efficiency despite the privatization. Efforts were introduced under Víngy Méghod's chairmanship to guide Hodek towards a more democratic system, however, he was not capable of reducing the economic disparity nor the brain-drain that had plagued the nation.

By the 80s and 90s, Hodek saw a series of foreign investors bring their businesses to Hodek during Beketfyed Selneg's chairmanship, when several restrictions on foreign investments were lifted, allowing companies such as Pearl to acquire various mines that had since gone out of business at rates that would later receive controversy regarding the sales. The Qonklese Pearl company purchased nearly 50,000 square kilometers of area for their mining efforts for a total of $40 Million USD in 1983, severely under cutting the value of the area. As a result of the corruption scandal, Beketfyed was forced to begin early elections where he'd lost to Micfyed Síngy's 52% of the vote in May of 1985. While some had expected Micfyed to reverse the sale of the land, Micfyed decided to renegotiate the terms of sale requiring the use of Hodeki workers as well as a roughly $2 Million USD donation towards public engineering schools in Hodek. The Pearl Company, however, refused but agreed to donate a 1% portion of resulting sales of Hodeki minerals to the Hodeki education system, solving most of the crisis regarding the legality of the sale.

Since 2002, Hodek has been led by Chairman Físelceg Mas, being the first female leader of Hodek, and also the first Hodeki to be of partial Mahavi descent. Físelceg has met opposition within the Fegedneny regarding the legal limitations of the military in 2014, where four citizens were killed during a dispute amongst patrons at a hotel in Noly. Despite calls for her to resign and call early elections, she has refused and claimed no responsibility for the acts.

Geography

Mount Kyán dominates much of the area of the Yertmik mountain range

Hodek has four main regions that define its geography. The largest region is the Tambuk plains which dominate most of Western Hodek, followed by the Cakar river valley which is the most inhabited area of Hodek along the North of the country. In the south, the Yertmik mountain range dominates the southern border with TBD, while in the Southeast the Belk river valley connects with the Cakar River Valley, whilst also being the second most populous region of Hodek. The highest point in Hodek is Mount Ezli at a height of 3,492 meters.

Climate

Hodek is entirely within the Köppen climate classification Dfc

Hodek is entirely classified as being within the boreal subarctic climate classification. Much of the country sees 6 to 7 months of the year being in subzero temperatures, with summers being mild seeing warmest-month average highs in the high teens to low 20s in most areas, with mid-20s average highs not being unknown. Permafrost can sometimes persist throughout the entire year depending on region, latitude, and elevation. There have been recorded instances of snow in Hodek's capital, Tékely, not thawing until mid to late June as a result of cold snaps, though rainfall levels in Hodek rarely exceed 30 inches in most places. The coldest temperature recorded in Hodek was -59.2 C (-74.56 F). This temperature was achieved in Ubli, a village within the Tambuk plains.

Demographics

Economy