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'''Balakia''' ([[Balak language|Balak]]: {{cs|JZG|Balaaçik}} ''Balâçik'' [[Balak language#Phonology|[bɑˈla.t͡ʃɪk]]]), officially the '''Balak Federation''', is a country in [[Vaniua]]. With around 57 million inhabitants, Balakia is the X most populous country in Vaniua. Balakia is bordered to the west by [[Komania]] and [[Gushlia]], to the north by [[Kaatkukia]], and to the east by [[Amaia]] and [[Khambvan]]. It is the homeland of the [[Balak people]], a Vaniuan ethnic group, among other groups. The country's capital is [[Sâcar]], a major economic hub in Eastern Vaniua and the largest city in Balakia. The country's economy is predominantly centred around its manufacturing and agricultural sectors, although a new tertiary sector is also developing. Balakia is classed as a | '''Balakia''' ([[Balak language|Balak]]: {{cs|JZG|Balaaçik}} ''Balâçik'' [[Balak language#Phonology|[bɑˈla.t͡ʃɪk]]]), officially the '''Balak Federation''', is a country in [[Vaniua]]. With around 57 million inhabitants, Balakia is the X most populous country in Vaniua. Balakia is bordered to the west by [[Komania]] and [[Gushlia]], to the north by [[Kaatkukia]], and to the east by [[Amaia]] and [[Khambvan]]. It is the homeland of the [[Balak people]], a Vaniuan ethnic group, among other groups. The country's capital is [[Sâcar]], a major economic hub in Eastern Vaniua and the largest city in Balakia. The country's economy is predominantly centred around its manufacturing and agricultural sectors, although a new tertiary sector is also developing. Balakia is classed as a transition economy, benefitting from a nominal GDP of around $819,478 billion and a GDP per capita of $14,312. Balakia is a member of the [[Eastern Vaniuan Association]], an economic and cultural union also consisting of its neighbours Komania, Kaatkukia, and Amaia. | ||
The [[Kothlen Horde]] emerged as a state in the | The [[Kothlen Horde]] emerged as a state in the 9th Century AD. Founded by [[Balâhak]] in X, it spanned the majority(?) of eastern Vaniua and became a bastion of [[Zarasaism]] in X, having adopted it from the conquered [[Kaatian Empire]]. The Kothlen Horde ultimately disintegrated into a number of smaller tribal states and khanates; most Balak land was overrun by the expanding nomadic [[Great Horde]] in X. Following the reorganisation of the Great Horde into a modern centralised state Balak culture flourished and the region amassed considerable amounts of wealth through trade. | ||
In 1952, following the installation of a Kúúlist puppet government under the [[Helsonian Union]], the [[Union of Shomosvan]] was established. | In 1952, following the installation of a Kúúlist puppet government under the [[Helsonian Union]], the [[Union of Shomosvan]] was established. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
{{main|Names of Balakia}} | {{main|Names of Balakia}} | ||
The word ''Balakia'' comes from the ethnonym for the Balak people, ''Balâk'', itself being derived from the name of ''Balâhak''. The unofficial native name for the country, ''Balâçik'', has a similar etymology, descending from [[Old Balak language|Old Balak]] ''Balâhak-kik'' "river of Balâhak." This name is only used to refer to the country in external affairs; internally the name refers to the state of [[Balâçik]]. The country's official internal name, '' | The word ''Balakia'' comes from the ethnonym for the Balak people, ''Balâk'', itself being derived from the name of ''Balâhak''. The unofficial native name for the country, ''Balâçik'', has a similar etymology, descending from [[Old Balak language|Old Balak]] ''Balâhak-kik'' "river of Balâhak." This name is only used to refer to the country in external affairs; internally the name refers to the state of [[Balâçik]]. The country's official internal name, ''Yerşem'', originates from a [[Koman language|Koman]] [[Mamdash (onomastics)|mamdash]] for the region, ''Hêrayshem'' or ''Hêrshem'' ("land of the [[Hêray]] [Yerec]"). | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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<s>... During the [[Sunset Rebellion]], many Balak nobles rose up against the ruling [[House of Oshar|Oshar]] dynasty; the only two noble families not to partake in this rebellion were the [[Seğâren family|Seğârens]] and the [[Zonkamâ family|Zonkamâs]]. The revolutionaries were quickly crushed by the Great Horde's army, and were replaced with loyal Khamv nobles in the aftermath of the conflict.</s> | <s>... During the [[Sunset Rebellion]], many Balak nobles rose up against the ruling [[House of Oshar|Oshar]] dynasty; the only two noble families not to partake in this rebellion were the [[Seğâren family|Seğârens]] and the [[Zonkamâ family|Zonkamâs]]. The revolutionaries were quickly crushed by the Great Horde's army, and were replaced with loyal Khamv nobles in the aftermath of the conflict.</s> | ||
=== | ===Hershemic Kingdoms=== | ||
<s>Aside from the Zonkamâ and Seğâren dynasties, who at this point ruled over the kingdoms of Zonduş and Seğâduş respectively, many of the kingdoms now a part of Balakia were under the rule of Khamv dynasties, and X.</s> | <s>Aside from the Zonkamâ and Seğâren dynasties, who at this point ruled over the kingdoms of Zonduş and Seğâduş respectively, many of the kingdoms now a part of Balakia were under the rule of Khamv dynasties, and X.</s> | ||
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===Sport=== | ===Sport=== | ||
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Sports featuring archery are popular among Balaks; [[Leupoba]] in particular has seen a rise in popularity in Balakia in recent years, in part due to increased connections between Balakia and [[Liosol]]. The [[Balakia national leupoba team]] was established in 2014, X. | |||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols=== | ||
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====National colours==== | ====National colours==== | ||
The national colours of Balakia are red | The national colours of Balakia are red, gold, and white X. | ||
====Yerec==== | ====Yerec==== | ||
{{Main|Hêray}} | |||
The ''yerec'' is a mythological creature in both Balak and wider Eastern Vaniuan folklore. | The ''yerec'' is a mythological creature in both Balak and wider Eastern Vaniuan folklore. | ||
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X. | X. | ||
Balâhak's tamga is featured on the flags of the states of [[Balâçik (state)|Balâçik]] and [[Çinduş (state)|Çinduş]], | Balâhak's tamga is featured on the flags of the states of [[Balâçik (state)|Balâçik]] and [[Çinduş (state)|Çinduş]], as well as the flag of [[Gushlia]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Miraria]] | [[Category:Miraria]] | ||
[[Category:Balakia]] | [[Category:Balakia]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:39, 16 July 2018
Balak Federation |
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Motto: TBA TBA |
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Anthem: Yerceyâ ye, Vayâ Like the Yerec, Arise |
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Balakia in dark green, disputed areas in light green.
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Capital and | Sâcar | |||||
Official languages | Balak | |||||
Recognised national languages |
Koman Khamv Chindushi Ziimen languages |
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Recognised minority languages |
Kaatian | |||||
Demonym | Balak | |||||
Government | ||||||
- | President | Zôçey Seğâren | ||||
- | Vice President | Sazar Şon | ||||
Establishment | ||||||
- | Independence from Shomosvan | 7th March 2001 | ||||
Area | ||||||
- | Total | 539,741 km2 208,395 sq mi |
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Population | ||||||
- | 2016 census | 57,258,126 | ||||
- | Density | 106/km2 274.5/sq mi |
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GDP (nominal) | 2016 estimate | |||||
- | Total | $819,478 billion | ||||
- | Per capita | $14,312 | ||||
Time zone | (SCT+3) | |||||
Drives on the | right | |||||
Calling code | +76 | |||||
Internet TLD | .bl |
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Balakia (Balak: Balaaçik Balâçik [bɑˈla.t͡ʃɪk]), officially the Balak Federation, is a country in Vaniua. With around 57 million inhabitants, Balakia is the X most populous country in Vaniua. Balakia is bordered to the west by Komania and Gushlia, to the north by Kaatkukia, and to the east by Amaia and Khambvan. It is the homeland of the Balak people, a Vaniuan ethnic group, among other groups. The country's capital is Sâcar, a major economic hub in Eastern Vaniua and the largest city in Balakia. The country's economy is predominantly centred around its manufacturing and agricultural sectors, although a new tertiary sector is also developing. Balakia is classed as a transition economy, benefitting from a nominal GDP of around $819,478 billion and a GDP per capita of $14,312. Balakia is a member of the Eastern Vaniuan Association, an economic and cultural union also consisting of its neighbours Komania, Kaatkukia, and Amaia.
The Kothlen Horde emerged as a state in the 9th Century AD. Founded by Balâhak in X, it spanned the majority(?) of eastern Vaniua and became a bastion of Zarasaism in X, having adopted it from the conquered Kaatian Empire. The Kothlen Horde ultimately disintegrated into a number of smaller tribal states and khanates; most Balak land was overrun by the expanding nomadic Great Horde in X. Following the reorganisation of the Great Horde into a modern centralised state Balak culture flourished and the region amassed considerable amounts of wealth through trade.
In 1952, following the installation of a Kúúlist puppet government under the Helsonian Union, the Union of Shomosvan was established.
Following the collapse of Shomosvan in 2001 the new provisional government of Balakia began acting on a policy of "Dekúúlification" which saw the beginning of a slow process of democratisation and privatisation under the influence of Shohuan. This process was temporarily halted after the outbreak of the Balak-Gushli War, though as the conflict slowed down the process of Dekúúlification resumed progress, albeit slowly.
Etymology
The word Balakia comes from the ethnonym for the Balak people, Balâk, itself being derived from the name of Balâhak. The unofficial native name for the country, Balâçik, has a similar etymology, descending from Old Balak Balâhak-kik "river of Balâhak." This name is only used to refer to the country in external affairs; internally the name refers to the state of Balâçik. The country's official internal name, Yerşem, originates from a Koman mamdash for the region, Hêrayshem or Hêrshem ("land of the Hêray [Yerec]").
History
Prehistory
Classical Antiquity
Kothlen Horde
Great Horde
Under the rule of the Great Horde the wealth of the region that would later become Balakia and Gushlia grew immensely as trade passing through the region increased. Middle Jazaghan, from which the modern Balak and Gushli languages descend, became the language of military and trade dignitaries.
... During the Sunset Rebellion, many Balak nobles rose up against the ruling Oshar dynasty; the only two noble families not to partake in this rebellion were the Seğârens and the Zonkamâs. The revolutionaries were quickly crushed by the Great Horde's army, and were replaced with loyal Khamv nobles in the aftermath of the conflict.
Hershemic Kingdoms
Aside from the Zonkamâ and Seğâren dynasties, who at this point ruled over the kingdoms of Zonduş and Seğâduş respectively, many of the kingdoms now a part of Balakia were under the rule of Khamv dynasties, and X.
As Pan-Balakism grew in popularity in the 1840s pressure was placed on the ruling dynasties of the Balak khanates, culminating in the signing of the Yerec Pact in 1852, which established military, economic, and political co-operation between the khanates. The Torosh and Vonan khanates also ratified the treaty, in part due to the threat of expansion from neighbouring Komania. As the most powerful and culturally influential state that signed the pact Zonduş was the de facto leader of the alliance.
... On November 10th 1866 Kamât proclaimed the founding of a united Balak Empire. Following this he was awarded the title Balâkpâş, meaning "father of the Balaks."
Helshem Empire
White War
Union of Shomosvan
Collapse of Shomosvan
Balak Federation
Geography
Geology
Climate
Biodiversity
Politics
Governance
According to the Constitution of Balakia, the country is a federation and semi-presidential republic. Zôçey Seğâren is the president and head of state of Balakia.
Foreign relations
The Balak Federation is recognized in international law as a successor state of the former Union of Shomosvan. Balakia has assumed Shomosvan's membership in the International Congress.
The country is a member of the Eastern Vaniuan Association, and maintains strong and positive relations with the rest of its neighbours, in particular Komania.
Political divisions
Balakia is divided into 15 federal subjects, including 11 states, 3 federal cities, and 1 X. ...
List of federal subjects
Code | Name | Capital/Administrative center | Flag | Coat of arms |
Area (km2) |
Population |
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01 | Balâçik | TBD | File:Coat of arms of Balâçik State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
02 | Çinduş | TBD | File:Coat of arms of Çinduş State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
03 | Côvayâ | TBD | File:Coat of arms of Côvayâ State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
04 | Hamâvan | TBD | File:Coat of arms of Hamâvan State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
05 | Kazan | Zumağdar | File:Coat of arms of Kazan State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
06 | Kensesak | TBD | File:Coat of arms of Kensesak State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
07 | Meçin | TBD | File:Coat of arms of Meçin State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
08 | Nomysotat Autonomous Territory (N.A.T.) |
TBD | File:Coat of arms of the NAT.svg | TBD | TBD | |
09 | Seğâduş | TBD | File:Coat of arms of Seğâduş State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
10 | Taraşik | Şozasan | File:Coat of arms of Taraşik State.svg | TBD | TBD | |
11 | Zonduş | TBD | File:Flag of Zonduş State.png | File:Coat of arms of Zonduş State.svg | TBD | TBD |
Military
Economy
Transport
Balakia has a railway network of X kilometres. Railways are operated by X, a state-owned company, which owns and manages most of the fixes assets (tracks, signals etc.).
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Energy and infrastructure
Science and technology
Tourism
Demographics
Ethnic groups
Balakia is the native home of three main ethnicities: Balak people, Koman people, and Khamvs people.
Balaks
Balaks make up the biggest portion of Balakia's ethnic groups. Roughly X% of the country's population identifies as Balak.
Komans
Komans are Balakia's second-largest ethnic group, making up around X% of the population.
Khamvs
Urbanisation
Language
Education
Healthcare
Religion
Balaks have practised Zarasaism since the 8th/9th(?) Century, X.
Balakia hosts the Ayrahbar Shrine in the city of Shozasan, one of the holiest gharams of Zarasaism. The site enjoys protection from both the state and national governments.
The state of Côvayâ is also home to a Pashaist minority.
Culture
Heritage
Architecture
Literature
Art
Music
Theatre
Film
Cuisine
Balak cuisine varies from region to region, primarily thanks to diverse ethnic communities. International Vaniuan varieties such as X and X are also relatively widely available.
X is an significant part of Balak cuisine and X.
Sport
X.
Sports featuring archery are popular among Balaks; Leupoba in particular has seen a rise in popularity in Balakia in recent years, in part due to increased connections between Balakia and Liosol. The Balakia national leupoba team was established in 2014, X.
Symbols
National colours
The national colours of Balakia are red, gold, and white X.
Yerec
The yerec is a mythological creature in both Balak and wider Eastern Vaniuan folklore.
Balâhak's tamga
X.
Balâhak's tamga is featured on the flags of the states of Balâçik and Çinduş, as well as the flag of Gushlia.