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Revision as of 02:36, 28 December 2017

Republic of Lugida
Frakimara i-Lugida
Flag Emblem
Motto: Dimidari Delphi
"Flowering together"
Capital
and largest city
Natlia
32°26′N 1°0′E
Official languages Lithian
Recognised regional languages Melune (Melon Pref.)
Ethnic groups (2012) 44.8% Lenthiri
37.9% Melune
16.3% others
Religion 41.6% Avism
17.8% Irreligious
17.2% Native religions
11.8% Pashaism
6.5% Iovism
5.1% others
Demonym Lugid, Lugia
Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic
 -  President Herfeir Minachi
 -  Vice President Chime Diferom
Legislature National Assembly (Kifl)
 -  Upper house House of Councilors
 -  Lower house House of Representatives
Formation
 -  Dynastic period 2nd millennium BCE 
 -  Avite Empire 188 
 -  Lenthir-Melunair division 486 
 -  Forian Kingdom 1146 
 -  Unification by the Kingdom of Melunair 1730 
 -  First constitution 1868 
 -  Current constitution 1949 
 -  Republicans' return of power 1955 
Area
 -  Total 453,783 km2
175,207 sq mi
Population
 -  2017 estimate 77,596,893 (14th)
 -  Density 171/km2
442.9/sq mi
GDP (nominal) 2016 estimate
 -  Total $2.783 trillion (5th)
 -  Per capita $35,861
Gini (2016)42.8
medium
HDI (2016)0.905
very high
Currency Forian acre (Ⲙ) (FAA)
Time zone Sahar Coordinated Time (SCT+0)
Date format yyyy-mm-dd (NA)
Drives on the left
Calling code +21
Internet TLD .lg
a. Coordinates of Lugida: 35°N 0°E

Lugida, officially the Republic of Lugida (Lithian: Frakimara i-Lugida), is a unitary sovereign state located in Southern Soltenna. Comprising the western half of the Sharkunen Gulf basin and briefly part of the Amiyant Sea basin, Lugida is bordered by Kadya and the Rietic Mountains to the west, Yerlan to the northeast, and Xynderland to the south.

Comprising an area of 453,783 square kilometres (175,207 sq mi), Lugida's population of 78 million is Sahar's 14th largest and Soltenna's 3rd largest. The capital Natlia is one of the leading global cities, whose population of 11 million ranks 1st in Lugida and 10th in the world. High levels of urbanization led to a distinctive urban lifestyle of the Lugids, concentrated in metropolitan areas such as Annamidan with 25 million residents.

Earliest permanent settlement in Lugida dates back to 3rd millennium BCE, when Rietic peoples settled near modern-day Mairastra. Civilization in Lugida only began to flourish in the 6th century BCE with the Nellia dynasty. In the 1st century CE Letsatian Empire conquered most of coastal Lugida from the ruling Altha Dynasty, subsequently introducing significant Ekuosian influence in the region and with it more advanced technology. It also led to the end of the dynastic era in Lugida with the adoption of a monarchy system modeled after the empire. Its remains later grew to become the Avite Empire, bringing a Lugid-originated form of Iovism known as Avism and spreading its influence to parts of Soltenna.

The Forian Kingdom is founded in 1146, comprising parts of modern-day Lugida, Kadya, Xynderland, and Riyana, later to become one of the dominant naval powers of Sahar in the mid 16th to early 18th centuries, before the conquest of the Kingdom by Melunair in the 1730s led to the Forian Exodus and subsequently collapse of the Forian Kingdom. In 1868 following the Lugid Revolution the first Republic of Lugida was formed and a period of industrialization began. Imperial Lugida led by Aten Kate seized power from the Republic in the 1930s, subsequently joining the Unity in the Great Ekuosian War until the Empire fell to Allied powers in 1948, before rule was handed over to the Republic in 1954.

A founding member of Fordas and the Soltennan Council, Lugida benefits from its highly educated and skilled workforce. Centralization and the large domestic market characterize the economy of Lugida, whose nominal GDP is the world's 4th largest, resulting from the post-war economic growth that began in the 1960s before ending after an economic recession in the 1990s. Lugida is one of world's largest exporters, mainly exporting automobiles, electronics, machinery, and refined steel.

Lugida boasts a well-preserved traditional culture descended from the culture of the Rietic peoples, who are characterized by its extensive cultural and spiritual use of flowers such as in flower hvoir and Lugid art. Culture of Lugida had substantial historical influences from Qonklaks and the Letsatian Empire. High personal freedoms in recent times led to the rise of Lugid popular culture such as L-pop, Lugid animation known as Miko, and the video gaming industry spearheaded by popular titles such as Seeker of Light.

Etymology

The name "Lugida" comes from the Lithian words, Lugia and gaida, meaning "land of the blue". Lugia refers to the Lugid people in general, which ultimately derives from the word Lugi, meaning "blue".

Lugia includes both the Lenthirites and the Melunes, who are ethnically different but share common cultural traits with each other. The demonym's usage dates back from as early as the mid-18th century during the Melune period, when desire for Lugid unification arose, and became popular among the Lugids through Lugid revolutionist movements on the mid-19th century.

History

Geography

Lugida comprises the western portion of the Sharkunen Gulf basin and a small portion of the Amiyant Sea basin in Central Soltenna, between latitudes 30° and 41°N and longitudes 5°W and 5°E. Lugida is geographically divided into three regions; Melunair comprises the northern portion of Lugida and much of the Hetaf River watershed. Lenthir comprises areas south of the Hetaf River watershed and the southern portion of the Rietic Mountains, including Lugida's highest mountain Mount Lenthir. Thumash region comprises the Thumash River watershed in between the Golan and Rietic mountain ranges.

Lugida only shares borders with three countries. Mainly delimiting the country are the northern portion of the Rietic Mountains and almost the whole of Golan Mountains, bordering with Kadya. (something) River to the north marks the border between Lugida and the Ferchean region of Yerlan. Separated by the (something) Strait, Lugida borders Xynderland to the south.

Geology

Mount Lenthir as seen from the Lenthiri highlands. The mountain is one of the most iconic symbols of Lugida.

The whole of Lugida east of the Rietic Mountains is wholly in the Rietic Plate. To the southeast off the Lugid coast is a convergent boundary between Rietic and Akulanen tectonic plates. A subduction zone, the boundary accounts for most earthquakes within Lugida, often at low, harmless magnitude and far from population centers. Most notable earthquakes including the 872 Kitlimis earthquake and the 1730 Halokobe earthquake and tsunami originated near the plate boundary. The latter of which is estimated to have a of magnitude 7.2 and may have been one of the driving factors of the Forian Exodus.

Home to all known active volcanoes of Lugida, the Rietic Mountains hosts Mount Lenthir, a now-dormant stratovolcano formed through volcanism. Its last geologically recorded eruption takes place in 10,000 BCE. Also in the Rietic Mountains is Mount Nidarum, famed for its depiction in Melune art and its eruptions as currently the most active volcano in Lugida. Mount Nidarum's notable eruption in 1860 is known for causing widespread crop failures and ultimately contributing to the Lugid Revolution.

Climate

The climate of Lugida varies greatly from north to south. Natlia—as with most of Lugida—experiences a humid subtropical climate with an average daily temperature of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F). On the other hand, northern portions of Lugida including the cities of Melunebet and Nizen experience a continental climate with an average daily temperature of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F). Small patches of Mediterranean climate are present in Amiyant Sea basin cities including Dalshabet and Golanum.

Lugida has an annual average precipitation of around 1,100 mm (43 in), with higher values as high as 2,000 mm (79 in) observed near Mairastra. Conversely, the topmost parts of Mount Nidarum are the least precipitated region. Northern Lugida experiences annual snowfall, while in other areas, snowfall is much rarer and occurs irregularly every at least four years. 36 percent of Lugid lands are arable, most of which are located in the Mairune Plains and the highlands of the Rietic Mountains which hold around 44 percent and 21 percent of the arable lands, respectively.

Environment

Rapid industrialization after the Great Ekuosian War, combined with the downplaying of environmental policies by the government and industrial corporations, caused environmental pollution to be widespread. This was until 1971 when the Great Smog of Natlia occurred, sparking protests in the city to instate a stricter environmental policy. At the same time, the enforcement of these policies drew concern from the second dominant, right-wing (some political party), stating that the strict laws will cause the Lugid post-war economic boom to a halt.

Amidst conflicts from within the Lugid Parliament, Anor Matei's administration passed and enforced the environmental policies a year later. Among these policies include the formation of the Natlian green belt, closure or refurbishment of industrial facilities along the Lithe and Melon rivers, and increased funding for public transport construction.

Politics

Government

Administrative divisions

Lugida is divided into 47 prefectures each overseen by a governor and a prefectural parliament (with few exceptions), which unofficially comprise the six regions of Lugida: Tengitra, Hetaf, Ikhelet, Melunair, Galen, and Golan. Of the 47 prefectures, Natlia is designated as the mixed capital city-prefecture under direct control by the central government of Lugida, six prefectures as urban prefectures, and three prefectures as special prefectures which have greater autonomy rights and in some cases different governance systems. Prefectures are further divided into municipalities of different terms including districts, towns, cities, and wards.

Prefectures of Lugida, colored by region

Foreign relations

Military

Economy

Lugida with its mixed economy has the world's 5th largest nominal GDP after Lhavres, Nevira, Shohuan, and Letzia, identifying it as a high-tech, developed country with an overall high-income economy, which is principally attributed to the post-war economic boom in the mid-to-late 20th century. Service sector including tourism and entertainment industries comprise an estimated two thirds of the gross domestic product.

Adoption of new technology in Lugida goes at a rapid pace. Lugida is home to some of the largest and most technologically advanced producers of electronics, steel and nonferrous metals, and machinery, benefiting from the country's highly skilled and educated workforce. The two largest Lugid companies Starling and Setian have a significant electronics subsidiary. Theres Instruments, a Theres-based technology company mainly specializing in semiconductor chips, follows as the third largest. Floral industry in Lugida is Soltenna's largest, driven by high domestic demand for use in gardens, hvoir, and religious ceremonies, with Mairapha and Achihera boasting the country's largest flower markets.

Economic growth of Lugida is characterized by centralization of growth to the densely populated Annamidan region spanning from Natlia to Kenasha. As population density and real estate prices start to rise significantly in the region by the late 20th century, businesses were encouraged by the government to reach for cities outside the region. Kirna, Theres, and Hammoir experienced more rapid growth during this period, but centralization remains nevertheless. This centralization of growth was described by President Felufre Kirne as "a product of hard capitalism". Opposed to such capitalism, Felufre's administration introduced the "equalization" initiative in response to encourage decentralization of economy, stimulate growth in less developed areas of Lugida, and reduce national income inequality. This brought attention and concern from within the Lugid government whose majority party is mostly composed of right-wing socioeconomic elites.

Economic history

Economic prowess of Lugida dates back to the 17th century during the reign of the Forian Kingdom. Amidst fierce economic competition by Veridia, the Bavkir Empire, and the Algazi League, it secured its position as a global thalassocracy, dominating trade in Soltenna. Forian wealth is driven primarily through the kingdom's rich deposits of natural resources and control over some of the former Terminian trade routes. Its status as a regional trade power was severed in (the 1700s) after the Kingdom's navy was severed as an impact of the Great Pirate War, ultimately leading to its dissolution in 1731 after being conquered by the Kingdom of Melunair. The conquest, in addition to the 1730 Lumine earthquake and tsunami, prompted a mass group of Forian economic elites to flee the Kingdom. Brought along with them are their wealth, consequentially draining the local treasury, breaking down Forian trade routes, and stagnating Lugida's overall economic and technological progress.

In (near 1800s), Shohuan invaded a portion of Lugida with financial support from former Forian nobilities. Part of the Lugid coastline eventually fell to Shohuan and the invasion concluded with the Treaty of (). It grants Shohuan control over the cities of Natlia and Kitlimis, in addition to the opening of Kirni. Industrialization of Lugida began in these cities, recovering its economy. Melunair under the King of its time (somebody) dissented industrialization in its lands, stating that "it would bring harm to the environment by massively tearing down trees and polluting many rivers". Lugid Revolution eventually overthrown the Melunair government and the First Republic of Lugida was formed, spreading industrialization and the concept of market economy throughout the country. Enterprises and other organizations began to be founded in this period. Lugida's economy at this time grew at a steady rate before it slowed down in the 1930s and was heavily severed during imperial rule and the succeeding Great Ekuosian War. The war also severed Lugid infrastructure and part of Natlia and Kitlimis, opting Shohuanese funding for the country's rebuilding.

The rebuilding program came to be known as the (some program), incorporated along with the Lugid government's massive reforms over government funding, education, and certain policies in order to rebuild the country's economy and overall infrastructure. Lugida recovered its economy rapidly and started a period of economic boom in the 1960s.

Transport

Energy

With an installed capacity of around 8,000 MWe, the Rainu Nuclear Power Plant is Lugida's single largest power plant. As much as 62% of the country's electricity is derived from nuclear power.

National Electric (Lithian: Ethe Firet), a majority state-owned company, produces the most of Lugida's electricity, which also exports some of its electricity to Fordas states. Since the 1980s the country has invested heavily in nuclear power. Other sources of electricity include petroleum (11%), liquefied natural gas (10%), hydroelectric (6%), and coal (4%), the remainder of which derives from other renewables.

Science and technology

Tourism

Demographics

Population

Lugida's population of around 78 million is the world's 14th largest. Most of which are concentrated along the Annamidan metropolitan area spanning along the coastline from the capital city Natlia to Kitlimis. Consisting the majority of Lugida's population are the two indigenous, Rietic ethnic groups, Melunes and Lenthiri, the latter being politically and culturally dominant. Riyans, Xynden, Yerlanis, and indigenous minorities such as ()s and ()s comprise the significant minority groups of Lugida.

Religion

An Iovic religion, Avism is Lugida's largest organized religion, adhered by 41.2% of the Lugid population according to a 2012 report. The religion is a syncretism between Iovism and indigenous religions particularly Lenthiris' Rubism and Melunes' Zelism. In the same report, thirty percent of the population declared themselves irreligious or unaffiliated to any religious organizations. Out of all recorded places of worship in Lugida, 61 percent are sermets, 11 percent are Rubist temples, and 7 percent are Zelist temples. Other than these religions, Pashaists compose the largest religious group, followed by Orthodox Iovism and Pauegism.

(something) is the Lugid native religion with 9% of the population declared themselves as affiliated with. Later surveys in 2015 suggested the number might be higher, estimating as much as half of the population who declared themselves unaffiliated as adherents of (something). Its history dates back as far as 3,000 years, historically being the state religion of pre-Letsatian Lugid dynasties, most notably the Altha Dynasty.

Avism was introduced to Lugida through Letsatian rule in the 2nd century CE as a form of Iovism, incorporating elements from native religions and cultures. Subsequently, the Avite Empire and the later Forian Kingdom missionaries spread Avism throughout Lugida and parts of Soltenna, superseding the predominant native religions and thus making the religion dominant in Lugida ever since. Adherents began to stagnate and decline since the Melune rule, but numbers increased since the 1970s partly due to status of Avism as the de facto state religion since then. However, adherents are expected to decline in numbers for the following decades due to a steady growth of the amount of the religiously unaffiliated population.

Language

Lugid society is overall linguistically homogeneous, with Lithian being the dominant language spoken as the first language by around 91% of the population. A Rietic language, it ultimately descends from the Merythic language, spoken roughly during the era of the theoretical Meryth dynasty. Lithian features a subject-verb-object word order with minimal case marking, having a direct morphosyntactic alignment; the subject and the object of a sentence is always unmarked. Significant sister languages of Lithian include Kadic, Chanlosol, and minority languages such as Melune, Mairune, and Golanite.

Languages in Lugida including Lithian are written using the Forian script. It derives from the Letsic script that was introduced through the Letsatian Empire, and its writing was dated back to as early as the 8th century. Letsic and Forian scripts replaced the pre-Letsatian (something) logograms, derived from the Qonklese script, which is now used on a more limited scale, such as for (Lugid) temples.

According to the 2012 census, there are a total of 20 indigenous languages spoken by Lugids, which also include three moribund languages. Speakers of 19 of these languages comprise only 9% of the Lugid population, compared to only Lithian with 91%. This brought the attention of the Lugid Academy of Languages. In response, the institution initiated a program called (something) in an effort to increase awareness of these minority languages, such as through language revival, documentation, and promotion. Melon Prefecture has participated in the program by adopting Melune language as the prefecture's regional language. One example of its implementation is through the use of both Lithian and Melune in product labels and signage.

Foreign languages widely spoken as the second language include Xynder, Riyan, Shohuanese and Terminian; the latter two were historically prevalent as languages of trade. According to a 2015 report, Riyan has the highest proficiency among Lugida's foreign languages with the score of 16%.

Education

Healthcare

Culture

Lugida shares part of its indigenous traditional culture with Riyana and Kadya. Their culture was described by anthropologist Galem Jivenifre as "flower-affectionate people", citing the prevalence of flowers in Lugid culture. Ancient era dynasties of Qonklaks and the Letsatian Empire respectively brought substantial Qonklese and Ekuosian cultural influence into Lugida, mainly through conquest, trade, and interaction, as largely exemplified through Lugid architecture. Rich and vibrant culture of Lugida allowed its city Melunebet, as promoted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as "the floral Eden forged by time and culture", to be SESCO's regional hub of Soltenna and West Miraria.

Rapid industrialization and urbanization in recent years brought significant changes on the lifestyle of the Lugids, where it led to concentration of populace to major cities such as capital city Natlia, Kitlimis, Kirni, and Dalshabet, for a largely economic motive. As most parts of Lugida outside the Lithe, Hetaf, and Thugint rivers are mountainous, most of the urban populace live in densely populated apartments, with multi-generational households typically living as a nuclear family.

Art

Traditional Lugid art was heavily influenced by Qonklese art and Iovism, as seen in many traditional paintings, sculptures, and mosaics. Popular subjects of traditional Lugid art include locations such as Mount Lenthir and Hetaf River, people such as Iovi and Gamilami, and plants such as cherry blossom trees and hvoirs. Many art styles and media were used from ink painting and woodblock prints to (some style) paintings. Forian period saw its flourishing, which at the same time is when it began to draw numerous foreign influences acquired through trade.

Modern forms of Lugid art came into fruition from the late 19th century. (some style 2) as a term to refer the art style associated to and popular in Lugida was coined at that time, later to be the foundation of modern Lugid art. Lugid animation pioneer Hana Futikata coined the term miko to refer to his distinctive (some style 2)-derived art style. He used his miko art style frequently in his animations, and as popularity arose, (Lugid comics) adopted the art style and the term became synonymous with Lugid animation.

Miko art mainly revolves around elements individually called suki. Most notable of suki are Mai and Khai, which are also used in non-miko contexts. Mai is the value of cuteness, loveability, and innocence, often associated with young people including teens and children. It originated in the early 1980s when miko began to feature elements that is then associated with Mai such as through large eyes and high-pitched voice. Such miko began to be popular among children and teenage women. Values of Mai can be applied to animals and objects. Khai has a broad meaning, roughly defined in English as "being cool", as it encompasses the superlative value of visual attractiveness not covered by mai, in particular values of beauty, elegance, and handsomeness. Unlike Mai, the value of Khai is commonly not applied to animals and objects; such instances are rare. Sexuality is covered in a different suki called (something). Associated with dafu and romance miko, Khai miko comprises many of the most popular miko titles. Mai is more prevalent in L-pop and on Lugid mascot drawings.

Architecture

High contrast between the simplistic nature of Nellian architecture and the complex, ornate Forian architecture characterized the architecture of Lugida. The vernacular, Qonklese-influenced Nellian architecture makes substantial use of wood as building material, ingrained into the old Lugid tradition of carpentry. Masonry is sparingly used in certain building foundations, roads, places of worship particularly sermets, and city port areas. Arriving during the Forian Empire rule, the heavily Ekuosian-influenced Forian architecture makes substantial use of ornate masonry, with buildings made primarily of bricks. One ornate example of Forian architecture is the Archphitra of Midian.

By tradition, buildings have a harmony with nature. Open spaces are of important value and gardens are common in Lugid houses. However, rapid population growth in certain cities such as Natlia challenged architects who want to balance it with the traditional philosophy of "harmony with nature". In addition, urban buildings within a certain radius from hvoir are built to be oriented towards it. A historical example is in (city), where buildings are arranged in grids with the hvoir garden as the center.

Structural and ornamental complexity of the house determines its owner or keeper's social status; commoner houses are often simple in form and have small sizes, sometimes built as a house divided into a series of houses, while upper class houses often have large open space, accompanied by its complex construction and presence of household hvoir. Countryside upper class houses are often smaller compared to urban upper class houses in favor of boasting large gardens whose plants can be sold. In addition, these houses often feature extravagant gates, sometimes resembling that of temple gates.

Entertainment

Lugida has a thriving entertainment industry that spans from miko, films, video games, and popular music known as L-pop. Benefiting from high domestic consumption, entertainment industry contributes to a significant amount for the economy of Lugida. A phenomenon called Chime (from Lithian Chimen meaning "the flow") has influenced neighboring countries placing Lugida as a major soft power.

Literature

Philosophy

Film

Cuisine

Sport

Media

Symbols

See also

Notes