Archive:Kawui
Kawuiian Confederation Kauilui |
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Motto: Between islands, we are one people! | ||
Capital and | Kauilana | |
Official languages | Kawuiian | |
Ethnic groups | Kawuiian | |
Demonym | Kawuiian | |
Government | Tribal Confederation | |
- | Keile | Kaiawe Laikauesa |
- | Alei | Kakuesa Hanase (Kaui)
Yawae Lanakai (Heia) Hakaie Maui (Malaui) Alouwa Haueka (Tapui) Kaie Aleihapaui (Akui) Hapui Lanakauiesa (Kahui) |
Independence from Letzia in 1956 CE | ||
Population | ||
- | 2010 estimate | 2.1 million |
Currency | Kawuiian Hakui (KHK) | |
Time zone | (SCT+9) | |
Calling code | +83 | |
Internet TLD | .kw |
Kawui (Kawuiian: Kauilui [/kaʉilʉi/]), officially the Kawuiian Confederation, is an island country located in Lahan to the south of Tuju
Etymology
The name Kawui is derived from the tribe that unified the confederation, Kaui. The native name, Kauilui, literally meaning island language, is derived from the old Kawuiian tradition of naming locations after the people that inhabit it.
History
Kawuiian history is separated into 5 main eras.
Settler Era
~3000 BCE - ~400 CE
Although not much is know about this period, it is believed that the earliest inhabitants of the Kawuiian archipelago arrived in 3,000~ BCE. This group was most similar to the inhabitants of Lahan and the surrounding islands of the time. These inhabitants were believed to have a very vegetarian lifestyle, eat nuts and berries off trees and perhaps more primitive methods of early agriculture. Due to the terrain of the islands, which were not well adapted for farming usage, the early Kawuiian tribes did not have a large population boost, but continued to live on the islands despite this fact.
In 200-300~ CE, a large migration of new settlers began to arrive on the islands. It is believed that these new peoples were originally from the Southern Asuran sea. These people were believed to be godly deities by many of the previous inhabitants of the Kawuiian archipelago, and so they enjoyed a high status in the islands. These migrants were a large influence on the Kawuiian language and culture, bringing with them early forms of Kawuiian writing and cartography, fishing techniques, boats, better cooking supplies, new artistic styles, and percussion instruments. However, after this large migration, Kawui would experience a long period of isolation.
Isolationist Era
~400 CE - 1780 CE
Confederate Era
1780 CE - 1875 CE
Foreign Era
1875 CE - 1956 CE
In 1875, due to the continued threat that Kawuiians felt from foreign powers, the Keile Hamenei Laipasa decided to make an agreement with Letzia for protection. With this agreement, the 1st Kawuiian confederation came to an end and was replaced by the Kawuiian-Lestzi Protectorate.
Global Era
1956 CE - present
Geography
The Kawuiian Confederation is built up of six main islands, and multiple smaller islands not visible on the official Sahar map. It fully consists of the Kawuiian Archipelago.
Geology
Climate
Tropical rainforests
Biodiversity
Great
Politics
Government
Administrative divisions
Foreign relations
Although the nation has had a history of isolation, recently the nation has started to globalize. Kawui, excluding the Kahui tribe, is a member of the AEIOU.
Military
Kawui has a national military force, with the Keile as the commander and chief, called the Pan-Confederate Militia. Despite this, most domestic affairs are handled by the tribal militia administered by each tribe. The PCM’s main duty is to ensure that the confederation is stable.
Economy
Transport
Energy
Science and technology
Tourism
Tourism is extremely important to the Kawuiian economy, being its heaviest source of income. It is best known for its environmental and cultural tourism.
Demographics
Ethnic groups
Urbanisation
Up until opening up to the world in the mid-1700’s, Kawui was not urbanized. After the end of the War of Unification however the nation began to urbanize, especially in gobiernal area such as Kauilana. This urban boom would stabilize in the 1800’s until urbanization increases again after the establishment of the Lestzi protectorate.
Language
Education
Healthcare
Religion
Kawui is a majority kautoistic. Kautoism, or simply Kauto, is a form of traditional animistic belief, with a heavy focus on how spirits exist in nature.
Culture
Heritage
Architecture
Literature
Art
Music
Kawuiian music is generally divided into two eras. The Isolationist Era is generally recorded from the arrival of the first inhabitants in the ~3000’s BCE, to the War of Unification in the mid-1700’s. This era is defined by heavy amounts of percussion and vocal instrumentals. The following era, most commonly called the Foreign Era, is defined by the incorporation of foreign instruments, most notably in the strings and woodwinds.
More recently, pop music nicknamed K-pop, has grown in popularity.
Theatre
Film
The Kawuiian film industry is a fledgling economic sector that has been growing. It is centered in Kauilana, and is especially known for its symbolism and thrillers. Despite this fact, the film industry has also produced more romantic and dramatic films. Animation has also grown in popularity.
Cuisine
Kawuiian cuisine is heavily influenced by the marine organisms around the islands, and the natural flora of the islands. Most Kawuiian dishes will include fish of some form.
Sport
Many of the most popular sports in Kawui are more traditional in nature. One popular sport, kuseipatei is a form of martial arts focused upon the use of wooden staffs to beat an opponent also armed with a staff. In the most traditional varieties, the two will fight until one can no longer fight, or until the other concedes defeat. Other traditional sports, like kuseipatei, are heavily war focused arts which often include traditional Kawuiian martial arts.
Despite this, many foreign sports are growing in popularity. Kawui is currently a member of SIFA as of early 2018.