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==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:MontNefe.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Moti Nefe]], the highest point in Vemou]]
[[File:MontNefe.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Erfin Nefe]], the highest point in Vemou]]
[[Erfin Nefe]] is the highest point in Vemou, with a height of {{convert|2174|m|ft}}.
[[Erfin Nefe]] is the highest point in Vemou, with a height of {{convert|2174|m|ft}}.



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The Free Association of Vemou
Ḑe seuḑ luḑre fá Vemó
Flag
Motto: Ineun no biovandi.
Together, we flourish.
Anthem:  Ḑe kant fáḑ veter
The Song of the Willows
Location of Vemou on Sahar
Location of Vemou on Sahar
Map of Vemou with major cities
Map of Vemou with major cities
CapitalVetelou
Largest Fersai
Official languages Vemou
Recognised regional languages Ammaric
Government Free association
Establishment
 -  Independence from Mettat; establishment of the Vemou Republic 1957 
 -  Breakup of the Vemou Republic; establishment of the Free Association 2014 
Area
 -  Total 100,198 km2
38,687 sq mi
Population
 -  2015 census 10,929,091
 -  Density 109.1/km2
282.6/sq mi
GDP (nominal) 2015 estimate
 -  Total $209.565 billion
 -  Per capita $19,175
Gini (2015)0
low
HDI (2015)0.862
very high
Currency Corone (VCR)
Time zone WST (SCT-1)
Drives on the left
Internet TLD .vm

Vemou (IPA: /'vɛ.moʊ/, Vemou: Vemó, IPA: /'ve.moː/), officially the Free Association of Vemou, is a country located on the island of Vetes. It is separated to the east from Ammia and mainland Miraria by the Rude Strait, and shares sea borders with Sanpo to the south, Ohkoria to the west, and Mettat to the north. It is an associated state of the Union of Šarkunen Nations and a member of the Trans-Miraria Railway and the Sahar International Football Association.

Etymology

The name Vemou comes partially from the Ancient Methinat spoken by the Mettat Empire in ancient times. The Ancient Methinat name was "wêtis-udənstám", meaning "Willow Island", named for either the island's widespread Salix atrocinerea plants or the alpine Salix lanata. This name died out but influenced later names for the region: Ancient Methinat "wêtis-udənstám" was later borrowed into Proto-Vemou as *veiti ustam. The first element of this was adapted into the Middle Laefevian name for the region, "Vetmu", a combination of Proto-Vemou *veiti and a second element, probably related to Middle Laefevian "mut", meaning "hill". "Vetmu" was then borrowed into Vemou as Vemó and anglicised as Vemou.

History

Prehistory

The areas currently controlled by Vemou were populated by nomadic times in ancient times. Artifacts of early settlements have been found and dated to as far back as 3700 BCE, although little is known about their language or culture. Around 2500 BC, Enkean peoples migrated to the region from the south, and brought the Proto-Enkean language with them. By 1900 BC, the language had evolved into Proto-Vemou, distinct from the Proto-Laefevian spoken throughout the Laefevian dynasties.

Methinat Rule

Sometime between 1800 BC and 1700 BC, the Kingdom of Mettat took control of the region. Ancient Methinat became a predominant superstrate, which is reflected in the fact that many place names have been derived from Ancient Methinat. However, the Vemou language was maintained as the most common language; Vemou's status as a major exporter of goods caused its language to survive and even spread to some regions of the Kingdom, including in portions of what is now Ammia.

Laefevian Rule

The collapse of the Kingdom of Mettat in approx. 200 CE led the Laefevian empire to take control of the region.

Vemou Independence

In May 1857, Vemou gained its independence from Laefevia via referendum. Consequently, the Vemou Republic was established.

Vemou Republic

Vemou was a democratic republic from May 1857 until July 2014. In March 2013, the economy collapsed, and inflation began to increase exponentially. By October 2013, the Vemou Ekó was worth practically nothing, with the exchange rate ek¤15 264,48 = US$1.

Coup d'etat

In July 2014, the Vemou Lynx Party staged a coup d'etat. With the widespread support of the public, they were able to take over the government without the use of violence. The government was dissolved, the Constitution of Vemou was written, and the congress was replaced with the ḑing, which was only given the power deal with foreign policy and enforce the Constitution. A free association system was put into place.

On August 10, 2016, the flag was replaced to reflect the new government.

Geography

Erfin Nefe, the highest point in Vemou

Erfin Nefe is the highest point in Vemou, with a height of 2,174 metres (7,133 ft).

Vemou lies between latitudes 34° and 41° N, and longitudes 14° W and 21° W.

To the south, Vemou shares a sea border with Ohkoria and Sanpo; on the north, it shares a sea border with Mettat; and to the east, it shares a border with Ammia along the Rude Strait.

Islands

Other than the main island of Veite, Vemou has five islands.

Mountains

The Xerre Mountains run vertically through the centre of Vemou. The tallest peaks are Erfin Nefe (2,174 metres (7,133 ft)), Erfin Vendre (2,146 metres (7,041 ft)), and Elfin Corre (2,061 metres (6,762 ft)).

Climate

Most of Vemou has a Mediterranean climate, falling under the CSb and CSa Köppen climate classifications. However, part of the Eastern side of Veite is drier, falling under the semi-arid BSk classification. This is due to the Ser mountains, which block some of the moisture from the ocean.

Biodiversity

Vemou is very diverse, with many species of flora and fauna residing in Veite and the surrounding islands. The national bird of Vemou is the Xeme (Xema sabini) and the national flower is the ustín tause (Hyacinthoides hispanica).

Politics

Government

The government of Vemou is almost non-existent. The government is controlled by the Thing, an assembly with 20 members, two from each division. They are picked randomly from the population of each division; a person who is picked may (and does often) decline, and a new person is picked in their place. They meet primarily to discuss foreign policy, and rarely to discuss domestic policy, such as laws. There are no national laws, as all laws are on the commune level. All laws are enforced by communes themselves.

As an associated state, the domestic laws of the Union of Šarkunen Nations are generally recommended to be followed, but are not enforced. However, due to ease, some are always followed. These are the addition of an "international zone" to Trans-Miraria Railway stations and driving being on the left-hand side.

Administrative divisions

There are 10 divisions of Vemou.

Foreign relations

Vemou is a member of the Union of Šarkunen Nations. It has completely open borders, although due to the fact that many nations require passports for entry, citizens of Vemou are issued passports on request.

Military

Vemou has no official military, although many communes have organised militias, often shared between large groups of communes. They are usually only used (rarely) to enforce communal rules or break up violent situations.

Economy

The economy of Vemou is a gift economy. Currency is not used in peoples' daily lives, although there is currency, the Corone, which is used in international trade by the Thing and is organized via the Vemou Central Bank.

Currency

The Vemou Ekó is a currency used primarily for international trade purposes, including exports and imports.

Transport

Vemou has a large public transport presence. Travel on the Vemou Rail System is completely free. In addition, with a passport, Vemou citizens can get free tickets for the Trans-Miraria Railway, as an agreement is in place giving Vemou free access to the railway in return for regular maintenance of all rail lines within its borders and annual payments from the Vemou Central Bank.

Energy

Most energy in Vemou is generated via nuclear power plants, hydroelectric dams, or natural gas power plants, although the latter's use is falling in favor of other forms of power generation.

Tourism

Tourism is common in Vemou. A large driver of tourism is the lack of drug laws and sex worker laws in many areas. In addition, Vemou's landscapes and beaches are common destinations.

Demographics

Language

The vast majority (95.96%) of Vemou citizens speak Vemou, while a small portion (3.87%) speak it as a second language to Ammaric.

Education

There is no official primary schooling system in Vemou, although nearly all communes use a K-12 system of schooling. Secondary schooling is also widespread, but not standardized.

Healthcare

All forms of healthcare are free. The vast majority of the population has a hospital within 15 miles of their home.

Religion

Religion is very common in Vemou; only approximately one in six Vemou citizens are non-religious. This is in contrast with many of the countries of nearby Šarkunen, where non-religion is more common than religion. Pašaism is the most common religion, although other religions such as Iovism are widespread as well.

Culture

Sport

The most popular sport in Vemou is football. The DSL (Ḑe sott fá leunún Ḑe sott fá leunún, English: The league of football) is the highest level of the Vemou football league system. Vemou is also a member of the Sahar International Football Association (SIFA, or in Vemou, Ḑe sott anterríkal fá leunún fá ekaier Ḑe sott anterríkal fá leunún fá ekaier).