Eflad (Pacifica)
Republic of Eflad Republikæ Eflad (Efladian) | |
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Motto: "Per apsera ad astra" "Through hardships to the stars" | |
Anthem: Zemlia ef læ ert Land of the infinite valleys | |
 Location of Eflad in the South Pacific | |
| Location | Northwest of Cordilia, at the Astro sea |
| Capital | Tehnograd |
| Largest city | Tehnograd |
| Official languages | none |
| Recognised national languages | Eflæde, Austral |
| Demonym(s) | Efladian |
| Government | Federal parliamentary republic |
| Dr. Gerno Efæn | |
| Hanna Tirng | |
| Sænat | |
| Federal Konsul | |
| Formation including major divisions | |
• Two regions | 12th century |
• Republic of Eflad | 30. August 2022 |
• Technocratic Republic of Eflad | 23. August 1972 |
| Area | |
• Total | 152,827 km2 (59,007 sq mi) (18) |
| Population | |
• 2020 census | 56,700,000 (9) |
• Density | 327/km2 (846.9/sq mi) (7) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | $2,272 billion |
• Per capita | $40,070.55 |
| Gini (2019) | 20.54 low |
| HDI (2019) | 0.922 very high |
| Currency | Gras (EIP) |
| Time zone | UTC-2 (CCT) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Mains electricity | 230V - 50Hz |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +693 |
| World Forum Code | ED |
| Internet TLD | .ed |
Eflad (pronounced: /eflɑːd/, Eflæde: /eflædɛ/), officialy Republic of Eflad, is a country in the South Pacific on the island of north Cordilia. Situated between the Astro Sea to the northwest and a moutain range to the south and east, it covers a total area of 152 827km² with a population of 56,7 Million within 4 federalities. Eflad borders Erenor & Sereva to the southwest, Upper Flumenvallis and Tholisia to the east and northeast respectively. The nations capital is Tehnograd, with it also being the largest city and the scientific centre, whilst the financial centre is Selpe.
Eflad was uninhabited for a very long time due to its remoteness and the delimination due to the moutain range and the Astro sea. First record of settlements were at the city of Sepal, dated back to 40 B.C. Since then natives have setled from the rivers of Sapol to Kerta. Records from the 12th century indicate that there were first settlements from foreigners. They were described as tall, dark skinned and muscular. Until today, there isn't a consensus as from where these settlers came, as they left soon after. Only in the 1500s did the mass settlement start. This time by pale skinned people. They had good relations with the natives and where friendly. This continued until the 19th century and the civil war. This war, led by natives as they were being exploited by the settler, lasted for four years and ended in a draw with no side having the upper hand. At last a treaty was signed and the Republic of Eflad was founded. The date of 23.08. is celebrated as "Day of the Nation" (Eflæde: "Dan Nacina").
History
Early history
The earliest human remaines have been found north-east of Reræ and were dated to 20 000 BC. The earliest found settlements were discovered by an archeological team at the city of Selpe and were dated back to 40 B.C. The city today is a mark of the countries history and prosperity. The social order was very much hierarchic, with signs of a judicial system. The city prospered with time and was becoming a important stop for trade deals.
Foreign settlements
At around the 12th century foreigns settled but moved very quickly for unkown reasons. Natives tell the story of the ship which came and went as fast as the wind. Around three centuries later, further settlers came as the trade expanded. They made Selpe a major trading city and went further inlands, founding further towns like Cræfoi and Tehnograd.
Civil War
The settlers, mostly at the Sapol river, started exploiting natives as cheap or sometimes free labour. This exploitment was used to create ships, transform goods and work on farms. As the number of natives was still large, they had the capabilities to revolt. This started as a local problem, soon becoming a national one. After three months of revolting in the federality Fredoast, the Native Revolution (NR) took the capital Selpe and arrested the Federal Minister, who supported the exploitation. The federal government was reluctant to assist the federality as it didn´t want to creat a civil war. This was the national policy until the Federal Minister was arrested. As natives overtook the control of the federality the national governemnt intervened. First by diplomacy, requesting the natives to step down in turn for strengthening - but not outlawing - the exploitation, then by force. On the 22.07.1836 the "Efald National Army" (ENA) started mission Overhaul. The mission consisted out of the conquering of the moutains surrounding the city of Selpe. Yet the NR had the high ground and were persistent. Through sabotages and guerilla attacks, the logistics of the ENA were crippled and a stalemate lasted for two years. After the ENA recovered the natives attacked and created a buffer zone. The NR used the weapons they collected in Fredoast from the stations of the ENA. The war was mostly led long range, as the NR had secured the moutains, which gave them an advantage. In the rest of the country, massive public denomination of natives was underway. Many natives were killed in so-called "Freeing fights". After six months of constant fighting a peace treaty was signed on the 23rd of August 1840, creating the Republic of Eflad.
Modern Age
Eflad has since then moved forward and created a commission of recollection, to find the perpetrators of crimes commited in the "Freedom fights". Since industrialisation many cities became hotspots for new technologys. One such example is the city of Tehnograd. First a city based on the production of wheat and cattle it was transformed to a city of informational technology and science. This new 'boom' of technology meant that new universities and schools were bulit, which attracted a lot of foreign students. Eflad is a member of the World Forum as well as the CPSC.
Geography
Eflad is situated between the Astro Sea in the northwest and a moutain range in the south and east. Elevation ranges from Mt. Tlohog (2167m) to the valley which lies just above the level of sea (65m). Significant natural resources are copper, silicium and uranium. The plains of Efald are mostly covered in rainforest, although a large portion has been cut down due to urban expansion.
Politics
Eflad is a federal, parliamentary, representative democratic republic. Federal legislative power is vested in the parliament consisting of the Sænat and Federal Konsul of Eflad (Federal Counsul), which together form the legislative body. The Sænat is elected through direct elections using the mixed-member proportional representation system. The members of the Federal Konsul represent and are appointed by the governments of the three federated states. The Efladian political system operates under a framework laid out in the 1954 constitution known as the Ustavni Zakon. Amendments generally require a two-thirds majority of both the Sænat and the Federal Konsul; the fundamental principles of the constitution, as expressed in the articles guaranteeing human dignity, the separation of powers, the federal structure, and the rule of law, are valid in perpetuity.
The President of Eflad, currently Dr. Gerno Efæn, is the head of state and invested primarily with representative responsibilities and powers. He is elected by the Federaln Foum (federal forum), an institution consisting of the members of the Sænat and Federal Konsul and representatives from each of the federalities. The second-highest official in the Efladian order of precedence is the Sænatski vodæt ("Sænat leader"), who is elected by the Sænat and responsible for overseeing the daily sessions of the body. The third-highest official and the head of government is the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President after being elected by the party or coalition with the most seats in the Sænat. The Prime Minister, currently Hanna Tirng, is the head of government and exercises executive power through their Cabinet.