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Most Serene Republic of Norjihan
Gæmunrágh Sö Tontándos Isattamunr
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Anthem: The Ride of Progress
CapitalHajenired
Tel Duvemuz
Largest city Ronyg
Official languages Norjihani
Recognised regional languages Ronyga, Lailaum, Istani Baredan
Ethnic groups (2017) 92% Norjihani, 6% Istani Baredan, 1% Isugzan Baredan, 1% Other (Mainly Ekuosian peoples)
Demonym Norjihani
Government Federal parliamentary republic
 -  President of All Norjihanis Ystano Lasme
 -  Prime Minister Uram Utenid
Legislature The Councils
 -  Upper house The Senate
 -  Lower house The Parliament
Area
 -  Total 587,698 km2
226,911.47 sq mi
 -  Water (%) 4%
Population
 -  2018 estimate 28,672,453
 -  Density 51.04/km2
132.21/sq mi
GDP (nominal) 2017 estimate
 -  Total $410,000,000,000
 -  Per capita $14,299
Gini (2015)30.1
medium
HDI (2016)0.79
high
Currency Famus (FMS)
Time zone NMT (SCT+1)
Date format dd.mm.yy.cc
Drives on the left
Calling code +591
Internet TLD .no

Norjihan, officially the Most Serene Republic of Norjihan (Norjihani: Gæmunrágh Sö Tontándos Isattamunr, IPA: /gai.mun.rauɣ sʏ ton.tau.d̪ðos i.sa.tʰa.munr̥/) is a sovereign state situated in South Baredina. It borders Istan to the north, Yaina to the south, Maitsula to the east and Szezkia and the Gulf of Ishenar to the west. With a population of around 29 million, the country is one of the least populated in South Baredina, as well as it having a relatively small economy. However, it is still a major player in the politics of the region due to its historical strength and ties.

The area that is now Norjihan was first inhabited by Xhovian tribes, but the country is nowadays mostly Baredan, especially of the Norjihani subgroup from which the country derives its name in many languages (see Etymology), with the country nowadays being 99% Baredan. This came about in the final wave of the Baredan migrations into South Baredina, when the Norjihanis arrived in the region. Whilst at first living alongside the Xhovians, under the Mahadran kingdom the Norjihanis began to use them as almost slave labour, and those who remained free fled to what is now Szezkia. Norjihan as it is now first appeared in the 1250s following the failure of the Ekuostian Crusade and the founding of the High Chiefdom, and was cemented - alongside Szezkia's independence from Norjihan (something which the Norjihani government highly disputes despite a recent thaw in relations) - during the reign of Govegz Rona in which the Kingdom was established. In the following centuries, Norjihan established itself as a major military and mercantile power, before becoming a puppet of Letzia. During the GEW, Norjihan gained its independence, but fell under the dictatorship of Benaitt Vadini which devestated the country. In 1984, Vadini died and the National People's Congress of Norjihan was overthrown in the Yellow Revolution, following which the monarchy were invited back and a parliamentary system was established. In 2017, the monarchy was deposed in favour of a republican system. The country is nowadays a Federal Parliamentary Republic, with a President as Head of State and a Prime Minister as Head of Government, and the Federal Regions exercise large amounts of control over many issues.

Etymology

The official name for Norjihan in Norjihani, Isattan (IPA: /i.sa.tʰan/) comes from Proto Baredan *utsafʷ, meaning land, and Tan, which is of unknown origin but in modern Norjihani means 'son'; it is suggested it originally only referred to the son of Kalkatur in Tanhunga, and over time generalised to mean 'son' in all contexts. Therefore, the term refers to the 'Land of Tan', that being the area that was designated by Tan to the Norjihanis to rule until the eternal kingdom. This, however, also includes Szezkia and parts of Istan, which has caused a series of disputes in the past.

The term for the country in most languages, however, comes from Norjedda (IPA: /nor.cɛ.tʰa/), referring to the region around the legislative capital of Hajenired. The term itself is of uncertain origin. In recent years the term has gained more usage in Norjihani, although the Northern states blocked an effort in 2015 to officially rename the country to Norjedda.

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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 some regions choose to administer their own History education.

  • 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, Human and Physical Sciences (description below), 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.

  • 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 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 14 to 18 year olds, but in general the timing depends on the region. 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).

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