Vanuku

Kingdom of Vanuku

Wrnukaék Konzknstat (Wrnukaek)

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Flag Coat of Arms Location of Vanuku Motto Krsyizi Hiko orzy tachásjozuo, Konz trzy Frtoék'ns firja! (Wrnukaék)
Anthem	"Oh, Vanuku!"
Capital	Wiel
Largest city	Prinsenaard
Language	Wrnukaék
Religion   main	46% Hosian     •32% Terran Patriarchal     •9% Aurorian     •3% Eastern Apostolic     •2% Reformed Hosian Church of Dorvik
others	27% Ahmadi     •25% Israi     •2% Abadi 17% irreligious 5% Jelbic Shamanism     •3% Tanhrist     •2% Zollist 5% Other religion
Ethnic Groups   main	76% Vanukean
others	5% Brmék 5% Jelbék 3% Augustan 3% Majatran 2% Deltarian 2% Dorvish 1% Selucian 1%Kathuran 2% Other
Demonym	Vanukean
Government	Constitutional monarch under a totalitarian dictatorship
Monarch	Temrkai VI
Leader	Küntr Lahm
Legislature	Grand Council
Area	639.600 km²
Population	121,828,382 (4743 estimate)
GDP   Total:	VM 2,400,119,262,202
per capita	VM 24,065
Established	4383 (current Kingdom) 2283 (first Jelbék state)
Currency	Vanukean Mark (VM)
Time Zone	GMT -1.5
summer	GMT -0.5
Drives on the	Right
Calling Code	+48
Internet TLD	.van
Organizations	World Congress

Vanuku or Wrnuke, officially the Kingdom of Vanuku (Wrnukaék: Wrnukaék Konzknstat ), is a nation in the central part of Majatra. It is bordered to the north by Barmenia, to the south-east by Jelbania and to the south-west by Zardugal. It is the eighteenth most populous nation on Terra with a population of 99,699,659, and an area of 639,600 km², resulting in a population density of 156 people /km.

According to the the Terran Economic and Military Power Lists produced by the Zardic Institute of International Relations, Vanuku is ranked as a "Global Power" in the military rankings and "Very Strong" in the economic rankings. It is also a Permanent Member of the World Congress Security Council. Therefore, it is a driving force not only in Majatran politics, but in pan-Terran affairs too.

The country's position as a major international player was further cemented when, in the early 4400s, Vanuku joined the pan-continental Majatran Alliance, immediately becoming one of the leading players in the organisation. Recently the country has seen a massive shift with the peaceful takeover by Colonel Küntr Lahm and the Wise Council, transforming the Jelbic nation into a totalitarian dictatorship.

Etymology

The name Vanuku derives from the Jelbék name Wrnuke, which has been used to refer to the area compromising modern Vanuku since the days of Merlkai Khan. Vanuku is a Luthorian and Dorvish adaptation of the original name which was adopted during the Dorvish colonisation period. In modern times the name Wrnuke has regained popularity and is often used in favour of Vanuku.

History

The modern state of Vanuku is one of the younger nations on Terra and the culture that is now dominant in Vanuku is unique on the continent of Majatra. Many cultures lived in what is now Vanuku, beginning with Qedarite tribes, who were only united on the coastline in service of the Qedarite Empire. The Jelbo-Tukaric migrations brought some population to Vanuku. The settled Jelbo-Tukarics divided into three different tribes in Vanuku. The Kerline (Krlmek) on the south-western coast and in the harsh deserts. The Banster (Banmek) in the north and middle and the Tratser (Trmek) in the south-east. The Deltarians briefly settled in south-eastern Vanuku as well, leaving some cultural influence on the Tratsers.

Merulf the Conqueror, known as Merlkai Khan in his day, united the Bansters in the early 800’s CE and pushed the Augustan Empire out of southern Vanuku. Afterwards he converted to Augustan Hosianism, together with his vassal chiefs, which marks the start of feudalism in Vanuku. This also marks the decline of the local pagan religion, Zollism, which remained dominant with the Tratsers until the Ahmadi Caliphate invaded Vanuku. The Tratsers converted to Ahmadism and were appointed to rule over the Bansters and Tratsers, who had chosen to remain Augustan Hosians. After the fall of the Ahmadi Caliphate the Bansters and Tratsers managed to grab big portions of land. Settlers from mostly Dorvik chose to cooperate with the feudal Vanukeans and the Jelbek and Brmek tongue spoken in Vanuku evolved into Vanukeaans, a Southern-Rhaetan language.

After the Imperial Confederacy of 1702 to 1814 the divided Vanukean states erupted into a series of wars, of which the bloodiest was the Great War of Vanuku. The War of Unification brought an end to all the bloodshed and united Vanuku into a modern republic.

Modern history contain a series of republics, a fascist state, a short lasted Imperial Confederation and a very long and stable federal republic that was involved in several wars with Barmenia. All this ultimately resulted in the rise of the modern Principality, as well as the Khaganate. During the restoration of the Augustan monarchs the Prince was given the imperial honour of becoming a King. In 4183 the monarchy was abolished and a new republic was founded. But just 30 years later a king (Kezkai II) from the House Banmek-Sntazed was back on the throne and backed by the pro-monarchist Greater Nationalist Party (Jezhrje Knstatak Prta), he and his descendants ruled for well over a century.

In the mid-4340s several republican parties rose to prominence, pledging to bring to an end the current monarch, Juhn IX's, ability to wield a royal veto over Grand Council legislation. Things came to a head when King Juhn blocked a government decision to send nuclear weaponry to Solentia. In the early 4350s following an inconclusive election, parties from all sides of the political spectrum historically voted through major constitutional change leading to the abolition of the monarchy and the formation of a fledgling republic.

Around a decade later with pro-monarchist pressure and support beginning to grow once again, the various political parties reached a compromise. They offered the noble houses of Vanuku considerable power and passed laws to reinstate hereditary titles but within the existing presidential system. It created a rather unique situation within Terra with what many saw as an oligarchical-style "noble" republic.

However, in the late 44th century the Republic fell under the domination of a theocratic far-right political force known as The Holy Army, which turned Vanuku into a severe and restrictive regime - even allowing slavery. After the fall of that fundamentalist political power, the Republic, considered on the brink of the chaos, was toppled by a military coup in 4382. The military junta established by the chief of defence staff, restored Wrntukai V of the House of Banmek-Sntazed to the throne of the restored Kingdom of Vanuku. At first he reigned as an absolute monarchy and used his power to introduce a number of edicts to liberalise the country. Following this, in 4391, he stepped back from power becoming a constitutional monarch with real power being returned to the Prefect and the legislature. Since then Vanuku has seen a variety of semi-constitutional monarchies until the takeover by the Lahm regime.

Overview

Year	Flag	Name	Government
819-1246		Khanate of the Banster	Absolute monarchy
1246-1486		Emirate of Wrnuke	Autonomous province of Ahmadi Caliphate
1486-1702		Archduchy of Banstill	Feudal monarchy
1702-1814		Imperial Confederacy	Elective monarchy
1814-2139		Archduchy of Banstill	Absolute monarchy
2139-2773		Vanuku Federation	Federal republic
2773-2799		Union of Vanuku	Absolute monarchy
2799-3045		First Republic of Vanuku	Federal republic
3045-3049		Duchy of Vanuku	Vassal state of Kalopia
3049-3209		Second Republic of Vanuku	Federal republic
3209-3245		Vanukuian Reich	Fascist republic
3245-3297		People's Republic of Vanuku	Metzist-Leonidist state
3297-3359		Imperial Confederation of Vanuku	Constitutional monarchy
3359-3509		Banded States of Vanuku	Federal republic
3509-3538		March of Vanuku	Autonomous vassal of Barmenia
3538-3696		Banded States of Vanuku	Fascist republic
3696-3777		Crowned Republic of Vanuku	Confederal republican monarchy
3777-3816		Principality of Vanuku	Absolute monarchy & the Khaganate
3816-3851		Republic of Vanuku	Federal republic
3851-3863		Republic of Vanuku	National-socialist dictatorship
3863-4084		Principality of Vanuku	Semi-constitutional monarchy
4084-4183		Kingdom of Vanuku	Semi-constitutional monarchy
4183-4213		Free Republic of Vanuku	Federal republic
4213-4352		Kingdom of Vanuku	Absolute monarchy
4352-4383		Republic of Vanuku	Presidential republic
4383-4391		Kingdom of Vanuku	Absolute monarchy
4391-4522		Kingdom of Vanuku	Semi-constitutional monarchy
4522-4734		Kingdom of Vanuku	Constitutional monarchy
4734-4775		Kingdom of Vanuku	Absolute monarchy
4775-5363		Kingdom of Vanuku	Semi-constitutional monarchy
5363-Present		Kingdom of Vanuku	Totalitarian dictatorship

Geography

Vanuku is known for its varied geography. Hills, mountains, plains and dense

The terrain of Vanuku.

jungles facilitate the nation's extreme biodiversity. Generally, Vanuku is divided in three zones; the mild north, the hot south and the warm east. The north is mostly noted for its both temperate and subtropical climate, this is one of the few areas where Vanukeans live inland and not on the coastline. The hot south is noted for having three out of five of Vanuku's mountain ranges. And as the name already says, the south is very hot. The largest desert of Vanuku, the Woestenij, is located in the hot south. This area is also noted for its natural resources, deep down in the desert there is oil and other rare resources, this provides for a share fair of the Vanukuian national income. The warm east is arguably the most diverse area of Vanuku. It has the twin mountains and the small but deadly desert called the Zandheuvels. However, by far the most interesting object on the map of Vanuku is the Grand Canal, the canal is located in the state of Schoorvesten and the 130 kilometres long strip is a huge shortcut for shipping companies coming from the western seas. The canal was first constructed in the year 3100 under the administration of minister Wilhelmina Maarten. It was expanded in the year 3212 by the fascist regime of Cornelis van Zanten. The native Vanukeans mostly live on the coast, in total 70% of the population lives on the coast, but there's also the inland natives. The coastal Vanukuians are mostly considered a hardy people but the inland natives are

A climate map of Vanuku.

even more hardy, they are the relatives of the nomadic tribes that lived of the desert thousands of years ago. The current cities of Kerlin and Takenaken are former desert tribe settlements, both being located inside the Woestenij. One interesting area is the City Coast. Along the north-eastern coastline there are, all close to each other, the capital Wiel, the metropole Prinsenaard, the cities of Noorddam and Havendam and the former capital Bartletstad. The City Coast is the most highly populated area in all of Vanuku, being the centre of the nation's culture and technology since the late 20th century.

Government and politics

Government

Vanuku is a semi-constitutional monarchy, in which the King, is the head of state and wields significant power with succession to the throne decided by order of designating the heir through the Archduchy of Banstill.

Day-by-day domestic affairs of the country are overseen by the Prefect of the Council (Wrnukaék: Bltmojadaék Prfek) who is the designated head of the cabinet and the Grand Council. However the debates within the Grand Council are led by a separate Speaker. With the Lahm takeover the Prefect of the Council was replaced by the role of Leader(Wrnukaék: Wrntuhiko) on the order of King Temrkai VI, the Leader has far-reaching powers and controls every facet of the state.

The nation's intelligence agency, the State Security Agency (Wrnukaék: Ryk Sekrts Bro) is active both domestically and internationally. Over the years the RSB has gained a reputation of supporting authoritarian regimes, including the Lahm regime.

Parties and elections

Legislative elections are currently held every six years (72 months) when all 225 seats in the Grand Council are contested.

For centuries, the Crown Party (later the Greater Nationalist Party) ruled Vanuku alone with only the occasional rise of opposition parties. After the military coup in 4382 the Greater Nationalist Party was once more the sole party in Vanuku until being joined by the conservative reformist Zhtál-Merlkai Jezhrjekai Prta in the late 4380s and the communist Isràkifrndélyk Prta in the run up to the 4391 election. Later the ZMJP went on to evolve into the New Conservative Front and went onto dominate the political scene in the late 4400s and early 4500s. For a short period the Velvet Movement ruled Vanuku, with even an SSA coup putting them in power. They were ousted by the Union of Mice Men, a traditionalist faction. After this the Banmek-Sntazed monarch was restored to power, reigning peacefully until the takeover by Colonel Lahm in 5363. His Wise Council is currently the only legal party in the Kingdom.

Active political parties in Vanuku

Name		Position	Ideology	Votes	Legislative seats
	Wise Council	Totalitarian	12,136,415 (100.00%)	225 / 225

History of the Politics of Vanuku

For most of the last few centuries Vanuku has operated primarily as a constitutional monarchy. This is mainly thanks to the long lasting Crown Party (which has assumed several names during its long history and has most recently be known as the Banmek-Sntazed Party). The party has always played a dominant role in Vanukean politics, ensuring for long periods that the Banmek-Sntazed royal dynasty has held the throne of Vanuku.

Thanks to this historic rooting, the monarchist form of government has prevailed, despite dalliances with republicanism and occasional revolts against royal regimes. Traditionally, under the Vanukean monarchy, the monarch, officially King of Vanuku (Wrnukaek: Wrnukaék Konz) served as the head of state but was granted only ceremonial powers, such as the formal appointment of the Prefect of the Council (Wrnukaek: Bltmojadaék Prfek), the head of government and effective holder of executive power. From time to time the Monarch had greater powers, ranging from an almost absolute monarchy which it currently is as well with the monarch holding absolute power.

Under the current absolute system, the monarch is the most influential individual in the nation and controls most if not all of its affairs, the Prefect represents the monarch in cabinet and manages the cabinets affairs with the monarch having the power to appoint and dismiss ministers and carry out executive orders. The Grand Council is, under the new constitution of 4734, merely a advisory body, with the cabinet and monarch drafting and passing legislation. Any bill proposed must have the approval of the monarch after which it is passed.

Foreign relations

Traditionally Vanuku has always been a nation firmly entrenched in isolationism, yet with the rise of the restored federation in 3538 this changed. A few decades before that Barmenia succeeded in invading and annexing Vanuku. The fascist leadership of the Federal Party changed the entire course of the nation, for the first time in centuries Vanuku became an international player. The true breakthrough for Vanuku came with the rise of the Khaganate, which saw Wiel dominate the continent of Majatra. Since the rise of the Principality the nation searches its allies amongst other monarchies, yet Dorvik always remains a strong and reliable ally. In modern times Vanukean companies are found across the globe, and the Grand Canal is always a source of economic income. The state also has military compounds in several other nations across the globe which continue to be a source of international discontent with increasing Vanukean "imperialism".

More recently Vanuku has found international bedfellows with Istalia, Valruzia and Hutori while also finding itself at the centre of disputes with Deltaria - leading to a war for the dominance of Jelbania - and the Northern Council.

Administrative divisions

Administrative Map of Vanuku

Vanuku is split into five separate regions, known as Part States (Wrnukaék: Prtastat). Since Vanuku is a unitary nation, the central government retains the power to override the decision of local governments however certain limited powers are devolved to the Part States and municipal administrations.

Each province has an executive branch in the form of a Royal Commissioner, who is appointed by the King. The Commissioners can exercise the powers which are not held by central government and these vary depending on who is in charge of the nation at a particular moment. Each Part State is also broken down into smaller municipalities.

State	Flag	Area	Population	Capital	Ruling party
Vrnhmel		100,200 km	19,969,112	Wiel	Jezhrje Knstatak Prta
Skrovestes		72,600 km	19,855,756	Vrkzel	Jezhrje Knstatak Prta
Bomkalek		135,300 km	19,970,538	Gorods	Jezhrje Knstatak Prta
Mkldrekrnék		164,100 km	19,921,656	Prinsenaard	Jezhrje Knstatak Prta
Skalkárak		167,400 km	19,877,919	Fort Leopold	Jezhrje Knstatak Prta

Military

Since unification Vanuku has sought to retain a powerful military presence. Primarily, the Armed Forces of Vanuku are tasked with protecting Vanukean territory but most governments in recent times saw a further role in upholding international law and order. Vanuku has often found itself at the centre of international disputes, particularly during their time on the World Congress Security Council.

Of the three components of the military, the Land Forces are arguably the most important. However, the role of the Naval Forces is crucial too. Owing to its vast coastline, Vanuku operates one of Majatra and Terra's largest navies. Especially notable is the First Fleet, which has been at the forefront of many international incidents throughout the decades.

Law enforcement and justice

Law enforcement is handled by the Kingdom Police Force, who can call upon the Royal Guard if the situation gets really dire. The Police Force is organisation on a state by state basis and is then even further divided into regional departments. The Federal Police can handle all parts of Vanukean security, from tax to arson to coast guard units.

Criminal cases are handled in two ways: petty crimes (as outlined by the government) are heard in front of Kingdom Magistrates who hand down sentence without the need for a jury, while more serious cases are heard by judges - with defendants having the right to jury trial in these courts.

A defendant has the right to appeal his or her case to a higher court on reasonable grounds. The ultimate appellant court is the Supreme Court based in Wiel. This highest court of the land also decides on constitutional matters on primary and secondary legislation and international disputes. The six senior judges who have seats on the Supreme Court are called Justices, with the Chief Justice having the casting vote.

Each of the supreme court judges serve for 25 years and their nominations are put forward by the Prefect (Head of Government). These must then be approved by a simple majority vote in the Grand Council.

There are several prisons across Vanuku known for their spartan yet organized and clean interiors. The most notorious of these prisons is the Penal Labour Prison located on the edge of the Woestenij desert. The small facility handles the most extreme cases and is the only prison in Vanuku to give hard labour punishments.

Economy

The economy of Vanuku is based largely on trade in combination with heavy industry. Several times during its history the Vanukean state has attempted to pursue a course of autarky but all these attempts generally failed. The only successful byproduct of the autarky attempts is the founding of Petrovan, the national oil company of Vanuku. Another old company is the steel manufactorer Vrijstaal. Vrijstaal always had financial trouble but has survived them. Chemieman is the biggest chemical company. Pecnék is the leading car manufacturer mainly operating in Vanuku. They never made it in the international market. During the last century the trade of the nation has soared, with Vanukean companies operating all across the globe. Large amounts of money are made by importing and exporting goods, and domestic companies make good use of the free transfer through the Grand Canal. The two biggest delivery companies are Gbar-Sending and Zhtal. The heavy industry finds its basis in the arms industry, with several large companies producing firearms, naval vessels and other military equipment. Recently, the high tech industry is blooming with a major contribution of the relatively new company Vanutech. A minor contribution to the economy is the tourist sector, with many tourists being attracted to the historical coastline of Vanuku that even has mild temperatures during harsh winters. The national currency of Vanuku is the Vanukean Mark, a stable currency backed up by the Vanukean Guilder. The currency is the official currency of the Karav Financial Services, who have their headquarters in Wiel.

​Infrastructure

Vanuku has a highly developed infrastructure network which connects the most distant mountainous regions to the urban eastern coast. Primarily, citizens utilise the road network when travelling though transport by train, plane and boat are similarly common in modern Vanuku.

Map of Vanuku's road network

Vanukean law designates numerous different types of road, each with certain restrictions and permissions. Motorways (Wrnukaék: I'rtsestifíestinyrfluz) connect the nation's largest cities to one another. In particular, there is a concentration of motorways in the City Coast region to facilitate the large volume of traffic, particularly commuters, who operate in this part of the county. Motorways usually have four or five lanes but can legally have as few as two.

In addition, highways (Wrnukaék: Estifíestinyrfluz) connect the motorway network to the many smaller town and cities across Vanuku. Legally, these roads can have as many lanes as possible, provided there is a dividing strip between the traffic. Sometimes, especially in the remote desert parts of the country, these have a single lane.

Vanuku's rail network runs parallel to much of the motorway network. Nowadays, the primary rail network is at least double-track with much of the coastal line being quadruple-track. Some sections in the urban districts surrounding Wiel and Prinsenaard have even been sextuplicated.

Wiel airport is the nation's largest and busiest due to the city's status as the governmental capital of the nation. Each of the other four regional capital's also has an airport which deals with high passenger volume (Prinsenaard recently completed construction on a fourth runway). Increasingly, citizens are choosing to fly domestically instead of utilising cars or trains.

Due to its extensive coastline, Vanuku has many important harbours and ports. On the west coast, Nachten port is the primary destination for cargo ships while the eastern coast has a plethora of destinations depending on numerous factors (e.g. cargo, country of origin, size). Notably, Havendam harbour hosts the Shipyard Havendam. Additionally, the Grand Canal is a crucial aspect of Vanukean infrastructure, connecting the Majatran Sea and the Verranderlijke Ocean. Due to its strategic position, the canal provides a vital contribution to Vanuku's economy.

Demographics

Vanuku is one of the four nations traditionally regarded as Jelbic yet it is considerably different from Barmenia and Jelbania. Instead, the demography of Vanuku can be compared to Pontesi in that the Jelbic population live alongside settlers from elsewhere. While Pontesi welcomed Selucian settlers, Vanuku was visited by Dorvish colonisers.

In the 17th century the Dorvish founded a colony in Vanuku. It was the Dorvish influences and the cultural mixing of the Wrnukek and Dorvish that caused the rise of a new tongue: Vanukeaans, a Southern Rhaetan language. The Trmek and Banmek are mainly Hosian while the Krlmék are predominantly Ahmadist. These cultural differences have caused much strife in the history of Vanuku, yet in modern times the oppression of the Krlmék is a thing from long ago.

Ethnic breakdown

An ethnic breakdown of the Vanukean population, based on the most recent data can be found below:

Population		Ethnicity		Description
76%	35%	Vanukean	Krlmek
	25%		Banmek
	16%		Trmek
5%		Brmek
5%		Jelbek
3%		Augustan
3%		Majatran
2%		Deltarian
2%		Dorvish
1%		Selucian
1%		Kathuran
2%		Other

Culture

What is broadly known as the Vanukean people is actually divided between three different tribes. The Banster (Jelbek: Banmek) in the north, the Tratser (Jelbek: Trmék) in the south-east and the Kerline (Jelbek: Krlmék) in the west and the southern deserts. These cultures are almost exclusive to Vanuku and are therefore often called Vanukeans. The main difference that used to exist between the tribes is that the Banster and Tratser groups spokw, unique to Majatra, Vanukeaans. Vanukeaans is a language that came to be after Dorvish settlers merged with Vanukeans during the 16th and 17th centuries. This changed when the Greater Nationalist Party implemented several laws forbidding the teaching of Vanukeaans, fully promoting the Jelbic tongue of Wrnukaék. The aforementioned tribes are also mainly Hosian while the Kerline, a purely Brmek group, are mostly Ahmadist. Further influence on the Tratser are the Deltarian influence during their migration.

Vanuku has quite a few national holidays unique to the nation, celebrating the independence and formation of the nation as well as honouring important historical figures like Merulf the Conqueror and Temrkai Khan.

• New Year's Day (January 1) to celebrate the beginning of a new year.
• Day of the Great Temrkai (January 6th) to celebrate the birth and life of Temrkai Khan.
• King's Day (April 20) to celebrate the birthday of the monarch.
• Conqueror's Day (June 20) to celebrate the life of Merulf the Conqueror.
• Lion's Day (August 5) to celebrate Vanukuian unity.
• Remembrance Day (September 9) to remember all the victims from the wars Vanuku has been involved in.
• Armed Forces Day (November 11) to celebrate the Armed Forces with a large military parade.
• New Year's Eve (December 31) to celebrate the ending of a year.

	Vanuku articles
History	War of Lords - Great War - War of Unification - Barmenia-Vanuku War - Temrkai's War - Jelbic War
Geography	Schoorvesten - Verhamelen - Bommelaar - Magchelen - Schalkaturen - Banstill - Wiel - Rijkenhoud - Prinsenaard - Nachten
Politics	Political parties
Demographics	Ethnic groups: Vanukeans, Majatrans Religion: Hosianism - Ahmadism
Culture	Sport - Monarchy - Armed Forces - Nobility - Emperor - Sovereign Prince - Khagan of the Jelbic Peoples
Economy	Banking