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|conventional_long_name = The Serene Tribal Federation of Norjihan
|conventional_long_name = Serene Republic of Istaðean (Norjihan)
|native_name =      
|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 =    
|national_anthem = The Ride of Progress
|other_symbol_type = Hymn
|image_map =
|other_symbol =      Damettlalat Kalkaturø
|capital =            [[Listosord]]<br />[[Tel Duvemuz]]
|capital =            Haené
|largest_city =      [[Ronyg]]
|largest_city =      "Capital"
|official_languages = [[Norjihani]]
|official_languages = Norjihan
|ethnic_groups =       
|regional_languages =
|ethnic_groups_year =  
|ethnic_groups =      Norjihani - 94%<br>Xhovian - 3<br>%Sjuun - 2%<br>Other - 1%
|ethnic_groups_year = 2016
|demonym =            Norjihani
|demonym =            Norjihani
|government_type =    Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Elective Monarchy
|government_type =    [[Wikipedia:Federation|Federal]] [[Wikipedia:Parliamentary republic|parliamentary republic]]
|leader_title1 =      King
|leader_tile1 =      [[Poslearom]]
|leader_name1 =      Rakrenyo IV
|leader_title2 =      [[Prime Minister of the Serene Republic of Norjihan|Prime Minister]]
[[File:Kingofnorjihan.jpg]]
|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
|percent_water =      4%
|established_date1 =  1564
|population_estimate = 21,000,000
|established_event2 = The Sacking of Haené
|population_estimate_year = 2020
|established_date2 =  1632
|population_density_km2 = 19.6
|established_event3 = The Harrowing of the Tribes
|population_density_sq_mi = 50.8
|established_date3 =  1636
|GDP_nominal = $300,279,000,000
|established_event4 = The War of the Princes
|GDP_nominal_year = 2019
|established_date4 =  1721-1726
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $14,299
|established_event5 = The Council of Haené
|established_date5 =  1727
|established_event5 = Signing of the Writ of Kings
|established_date5 =  1798
|established_event6 = Formation of the Councils
|established_date6 =  1854
|area_km2 =          587,698
|area_sq_mi =        226,911.47
|percent_water =      12.1%
|population_estimate = 5,500,000
|population_estimate_year = 2015
|population_census = 5,342,569
|population_census_year = 2011
|population_density_km2 = 9.4
|population_density_sq_mi = 24.2
|GDP_PPP = ₣110,500,130,256
|GDP_PPP_year = 2015
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = ₣20,090.93
|Gini = 30.1
|Gini = 30.1
|Gini_year = 2015
|Gini_year = 2015
|HDI = 0.79
|HDI = 0.79
|HDI_year = 2015
|HDI_year = 2016
|currency = Norjihani Franta
|currency = Famus
|currency_code = NFR
|currency_code = FMS
|time_zone = NMT  
|time_zone = NMT  
|utc_offset = +1
|utc_offset = +2
|utc_offset_DST = +2
|date_format = dd.mm.yy.ccc
|date_format = yyyy.mm.dd, CE     
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|cctld = .no
|cctld = .no
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|calling_code = +591
|calling_code = +591
|patron_saint = Genn of Haené
}}
}}


'''Norjihan''' (IPA: /nɔɹjihan/, Native language: ''Nõrjehan'', IPA: /nœɹjihan/), officially the '''Serene Tribal Federation of Norjihan''', is a country located in Southern Baredina, with Xhodiar to the north, Sjuu Tvazingal to the east (although there is wasteland between the two countries) and the Armaziyya Sea to the west. The area that is now Norjihan, until the 1500s, was split into many warring tribal kingdoms, just like in Xhodiar, and there was no one single administration. However, the Lordinal tribe, headed by Huma Lordinal, founded the Kingdom of Haené in 1564 after a series of conquests that made them one of the biggest tribal kingdoms. However the Kingdom was short lived, with Haené being sacked in 1632 and Huma's son, Nyma, being killed by being pulled apart by horses. However, the Kingdom rebuilt itself, with the new ruler Heri Lordinal ordering and executing the subjugation of all the tribes, salting fields so they couldn't grow crops and burning down every town and village they could find, almost on genocide levels - nearly 700,000 people are believed to have been by either the Lordinal forces or the famines that followed. Then, the Kingdom controlled all of the modern federation until 1721, when King Rebrina II died, leaving his two sons to fight for the throne. Normally, the tribes would have backed one candidate and the other would have stood down, but the tribes were split between Prince Bares and Prince Marmen. After the war ended, with Marmen winning, things calmed down until the signing of the Writ of Kings, caused by another crisis of succession - King Juren IV had no heir. It was agreed that the Monarchy would become Elective, and that the ruler would be chosen by representatives of each tribe at the Council; each would have 20 representatives except the Lordinals, who had 22. The state began to be centralised and modelled itself on the North Baredinan and Sharkunen countries, but after riots the Federation was formed; the Councils, one to represent the people and one to represent the tribes, were formed and the country split into the 12 main tribal regions, each of which were given there own extensive powers. Although the country is called a Tribal Federation, this is only because the Federal Regions are the homes of the 12 major tribes and are controlled by these tribes - there is no elected office in these areas, except the tribal chief. The current king is Rakrenyo IV of the Hurend tribe, the Prime Minister (Leader of the Council of the People) is Jola Boren and the Prince Elect (head of the Council of the Tribes and successor to the throne) is Vuren Lordinal. Norjihan is one of the three members of the [[Baredan Council]], formed as an Energy Union (the creation of a fusion reactor) as well as in response to the [[Hezun Civil War|Hezuni crisis]].
'''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.


The country has been affected by its traditional mythology greatly, from the philosophy of Good, Evil and Eternity (the three major parts of common Norjihani philosophical thought) to the traditional hymn (Damettlalat Kalkaturø - The Hymn of Kalkaktur), and nearly 90% of the population count themselves as Gennists (Gennism is the national religion of Norjihan, based on the original mythology), and 56% attend church every week. It has even influenced its foreign policy, with the country being decidedly neutral in all affairs; this, however, is also because the Norjihanis are typically xenophobic and despise people outside of Norjihan except those from countries in South Baredina. Norjihan does not accept the existence of the Fals Empire, saying that there is no state in existence in that territory. Because of its stance in foreign policy, the country has remained mostly unknown, although recently it has reached out to the international community through sport; the country fell out of the group stage of the SIFA World Cup however, causing great anger among the Normand population. In all other respects, Norjihan is like most other modern countries.
==Etymology==


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Politics==
==Politics==
===Politics===
There are three main parts to the legislature, the Monarchy, the Council of the Tribes and the Federal Governments, and the Council of the People. These three (well four) things make up the Norjihani government. The Monarchy has existed since the 1400s, and since the 1720s has been elected by the representatives of the tribes. The country is split into 25 Federal Regions, each with a lot of control over their own regional affairs. Each Federal Region, or County, is run by one of the 25 main tribes of the country, and so your experience can greatly vary from county to county. Despite this, most people still live like they do in the rest of the world; people live in heated houses and go to work in the office from 9 to 5 (except in the south and the east, where some are still nomadic). Each tribe also has 22 representatives in the Council of the Tribes, except the Lordinals of Haené who have 24 (meaning a total of 502 representatives). These vote on who is the Prince Elect (the next King, who leads the Council of the Tribes before becoming King when the current King dies; this is currently Vuren Lordinal) and also ratify, veto or amend laws motioned by either the Council of the People or the King, as well as submitting their own.
The Council of the People is chosen by an STV constituency based vote, and the leader of the Council of the People is the Prime Minister; this is currently Jola Boren. It consists of 502 representatives as well, balancing the two councils. Their job is the same as the Council of the Tribes, but they also exist to balance the power of the tribal leaders and the aristocracy. In a similar way the King balances the power of the Council of the People (the democracy) and the Council of the Tribes (the aristocracy). The King is often involved in politics, and has the final veto on any law motioned by either of the Councils. Although the King often lets laws through, the monarchs have been known to block them if they didn't agree with them (however, even if they don't agree with them if the law came from the Council of the People they often let it through). The most notorious case of this was the rule of King Adzaja III (1920-1943); in what is a short reign for a Norjihani King, he vetoed 352 laws. Although the King can put forward laws, their laws may also be vetoed by either of the Councils.
Currently, the Larttureribaranjurti (Liberal Party) controls the Council of the people, with 260 seats, giving them a 1.8% majority). They were elected in 2013 and it is the first time the Liberals have been in power. There are traditionally three main parties in Norjihani politics; Araastajeklajurti (Left Choice, Democratic Socialist), Aaren Stajeklanø (Party of Hope, Right-Wing neo-liberal conservative) and Larttureribaranjurti (Liberal Party, centrist). It was Aaren Stajeklanø who were in power during the Famines of the 1960s, but at that time the Council of the People had little power. Still, the party has only just regained its place as the second party of Norjihan, gaining 100 seats in the process. Both the Liberals and the Conservatives have gained seats from Left Choice, once the dominant force of Norjihani government. It was they who oversaw the economic boom of the 1990s, but years of neglect for the outer regions and allegations of corruption has meant that the party's more moderate supporters have left the party, leaving them with only 71 seats in 2013. There are two other party's, the Iugaljurti (The Iucals, a kind of Green Party) and Norstajeklajihan (Norjihani Party, right-wing nationalists), both of which have taken seats from the main parties but with limited success. The main three parties control 21 of the countries regions (Liberals: 9, Conservatives: 6, Left Choice: 6), with the Iucals having 1 region and the Nationalists having 3.


===Foreign relations===
===Foreign relations===
Norjihan tends to have quite frosty relations with other nations, although with other nations in Baredina and particularly the Baredan nations relations are generally good. Norjihan has greats relations with [[Sjuu Tvazingal]] and [[Yaichlo]], with which it shares cultural and - with the case of Sjuu - linguistic ties. Norjihan has an open trade agreement with Sjuu, and this trade deal is expected to be extended to Yaichlo in the future due to the strengthening of links between the Baredan countries, especially through the Baredan Council, of which Norjihan was a founding memeber and remains a major force. The three nations also form an "Energy Union", with all three having funded the creation of a fusion reaction to provide power for all three countries. Norjihan also has a trade deal with [[Xhodiar]], a nation directly north of the country with which it shares historical ties. Although they were relatively friendly towards [[Spitinda]] in the past, relations soured due to the [[Hezun Civil War]], although the situation has been resolved.
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===Military===
===Military===
The Normand military has a long and dstinguished history, having fought in a series of wars against foreign powers in the past 400 years, although due to the peace enforced by the Baredan Council they haven't been engaged in a major conflict since the 1980s. Despite this, the Normand military remains very large for the population, with the force being estimated at around 90,000 full time and 120,000 reservists, mainly those who have been forced into the compulsory year's volunteering that all Normand men and women must do. The Normands are masters at Mountain and Tundra-based/Arctic warfare, taking advantage of their country's natural geography. The Normand military is split into several forces, which in English roughly translate as the "National Armed Front" (The Normal Army), the "Maritime Front" (The Navy), and the "Normand Special Army", the Normand special forces unit, along with several "Local Defence Squads" made up of reservists and former volunteers who can be called up at any moment to protect the nation. Their is an extensive defence system around the borders of the country, including landmines, hidden bunkers which are constantly manned and mountain and hill forts - for this reason, some illegal immigrants have died trying to enter the country, having been killed by the landmines or by the armed forces. There is a strong Normand presence in the major Northern cities and in the East, along the national borders, and it is reported that the Normands have plans for cutting off the nation from invasion by destroying entire towns and all infrastructure on the border, along with potentially using chemical weapons, although the validity of this is unknown.


===Economy===
==Economy==
 
===Overview===


===Transport===
===Transport===


===Education===
===Healthcare===
 
===Tourism===


===Healthcare===
===Science and technology===


==Science and technology==
===Energy===
===Energy===


==Tourism==
==Demographics==
===Ethnicity===
===Languages===
 
===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).


==Culture and People==
No preference is given to the descendants of Norjihani emigrants.
===Ethnic groups===
 
===Population centers===


===Language===


===Religion===
===Religion===
Nearly every single Norjihani follows one of the three main strands of the Gennist religion; Northern Gennism, Lordinal Gennism and Orthodox Gennism. Northern and Lordinal Gennism are much more liberal than Orthodox liberal, and also are a lot less racist/xenophobic. Orthodox Gennism, the most followed strand, promotes the killing of all non-Norjihanis and the defence of the fatherland against outside forces. Followers of this branch are often conservative, white and human supremacists, but surprisingly not sexist; Gennism in all of its forms promotes equal rights for women and men. All forms of Gennism are also rather open on sexuality, and even the majority of Orthodox Gennists support contraception. However, both Lordinal - the second most followed branch - and Orthodox Gennism are opposed to abortion in all circumstances, and Northern Gennism only supports it in cases of rape. Orthodox Gennism is also a lot more restrictive in terms of clothing and food, saying you should only wear natural fibres and food (as opposed to synthetic fibres and GM crops); the other two branches are a lot more lenient on this, seeing this as a teaching of the past. The main rift in Gennism is between Orthodox and Northern/Lordinal Gennism, and is on the matter of the celebration of Gennomjak (Midsummers, often dedicated to the god Genn). The majority of the population being Orthodox Gennists celebrate Gennomjak, but the other two branches see it as a false celebration.  
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| 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
}}


Recent estimates have 98% of population being religious, 92% of which are Gennists. Of the three branches, the Orthodox is the largest, with around 76.5% identifying as Orthodox Gennists, followed by 10.3% being Lordinal Gennists and 5.2% being Northern Gennists. The other 6% Religious follow a number of different religions, including the ethnic Xhorials in the north who follow traditional Xhorial religions, although these are slowly being replaced, mainly by Northern Gennism it seems. The other 2% are non-religious or agnostic, which is an increase from 0.62% 15 years ago. However, Atheism and Agnostisism are looked down on and Atheists and Agnostics are publicly discrimated against and ostracised, with there being no official legislation to stop this. Thus, it is believed that their are many more Athiests and Agnostics than official figures show but that people deliberately hide it; some estimates have it as high as 19.4%.


===Culture===
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'.
Normand culture has been markedly shaped by Gennism and the mythology, with symbolism of spirits and mystical creatures being commonplace features. Norjihanis still feel a great affinity for the very distant past, and all Norjihanis know the ancient scripture to some extent. Modern Normand Television is in the middle of a golden age, especially in the genre of Drama, with Normand dramas such as "Wéltändy Derddareggantuuø" (Ballot Monsters) becoming popular abroad. Normand film is also in a Renaissance, especially Normand language film which had largely been abandoned in recent years.
 
[[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====
[[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).
 
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===
===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==


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[[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.

Etymology

Geography

Geology

Climate

Biodiversity

Politics

Foreign relations

Things

Military

Economy

Overview

Transport

Healthcare

Tourism

Science and technology

Energy

Demographics

Ethnicity

Languages

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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