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État Libre de Kanjor
Kanjor
Flag of Kanjor Coat of Arms of Kanjor
Motto: Strength in Unity
Anthem: Grêle Kanjor
Map
Map of Kanjor
Area 1,358,700 km²
Régions
Zanyal, Yewao, Sovalt, Tondola, Vagderra
Government
Government Type Semi-Presidential Republic
Chef d'État Elsie Lesage
Head of State Party Bloc Libéral du Kanjor
Premier Ministre Anne-Marie Boisclair
Head of Government Party Bloc Libéral du Kanjor
Demographics
Language French and English
Capital Atyr
Largest City
Population 173,068,533
Density 58.44 people / km²
Founded 2070
Currency Kanjori Rupee
Currency Abbreviation KRP
Sport Tennis
Animal Wallaby
Nation ID Number:28

L'État Libre de Kanjor is a nation situated on the continent of Seleya. It borders Royaume Chretien de Rildanor to the North and Alduria to the West. In 2463 it joined L'Union de Seleya du Sud and the name was officially changed from the Confédération des Deux Kanjors to L'Union de Seleya du Sud, Province de Kanjor. L'Union de Seleya du Sud has since dissolved when Rildanor withdrew and Kanjor, as of March 2514, became the Kanjoran Free State. In common usage, however, the nation is simply called Kanjor.

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[edit] Geography

Kanjor is located on the southernmost part of Seleya. Two of its Provinces, Sovalt and Tondola are on Tondola Isle, an island seperated from the mainland by the Sovalt Channel. The mainland Provinces are Zanyal, Yewao and Vagderra.

[edit] Demographics

The primary ethnicity of Kanjor is Kanjoran, which retains its strong position from centuries of turmoil and anti-immigration policies. It shares the French language, which links the descendants of much of southern Seleya. The Kanjorans are descended from the original Zanyal, who entered modern Kanjor through the Zanyal Valley.

The other significant population is Kanjoran-Semitic, which dates back to the Semitic Migrations to Majatra. A number of settlers landed in Yewao, and stayed, though they have long since integrated within Kanjoran society. Nevertheless, they have been the target of anti-semitism since their arrival, which continues to this day. As such, the population is mainly concentrated in Yewao, though is spreading into Tondola Isle and Zanyal. It is minimal in Vagderra.

There is also quite a large population of Indralans, around 3,500,000, due to the close relations Indrala and Kanjor have had.

The Ethnic Census of 2345 found the following:

  • Kanjoran - 85%
  • Kanjoran-Semitic - 10%
  • Indralan - 4%
  • Other - 1%

[edit] Language

French is the primary language in Kanjor, and everyone can understand it, to some degree. English is also important, and they share official status. English is more likely to be found in the urban centres, except in Vagderra. A localised Semitic language also exists, deriving from the Semitic settlers crossing Kanjor. It is thought to be the closest relative of Proto-Semitic, despite contamination from French. Indralan is also spoken by many Indralan immigrants, though the language itself is also heavily influenced by French.

As most Kanjorans are at least bilingual, the following census (as of the and Language Census of 2441) polled what language citizens consider their primary language:

· French 70% · English 20% · Kanjoran-Semitic 6% · Indralan 2% · Others 2%

[edit] Kanjun

Kanjun is the creole spoken throughout almost the entirety of Kanjor and almost nowhere else. Although not an official language, it is spoken by up to 90% of the Kanjoran populace as either a first or second language. It developed as the language of interaction between the French speaking populations of Tondola and Sovalt and the English-speaking mainland long before the two Kanjors were united. Linguists now consider Kanjun a distinct language in its own right due to there being speakers of it for whom it is a first language and not merely a lingua franca to facilitate communication with speakers of other languages. Native speakers of both English and French express frustration with listening to Kanjun as they are able to pick out, although often improperly inflected, familiar words; however the complex and unusual grammar, along with unique new words make it incomprehensible.

Of course, only foreigners refer to the language as Kanjun. Kanjorans actually refuse to acknowledge Kanjun as even a language, despite, in many cases, it being the primary form of communication within communities; hence, its absence from government documents. It is viewed as simply a dialect of either French or English, however, there is much dispute among Kanjorans as to which primary language it is a dialect of. To make matters more complicated, Kanjorans also claim that that dialect is split into two further dialects: “Kanjun Anglais” and “French Kanjun.” The differences in the two are so subtle that even many Kanjorans have difficulty distinguishing them. Regardless, most Kanjorans are absolutely devoted to one and fiercely contend its superiority. Outsiders often see this as a stupid argument as the two sound “exactly the fucking same.”

[edit] Religion

While the government is secular, much of Kanjor is religious. In the religious census of 2340, denominations of Catholicism gained the clear majority of Kanjorans (68%), while minority religions and atheists make up the rest.

[edit] Religious Census of 2340

  • Orthodox Catholic = 34%
  • Kanjoran Catholic (ER) = 29%
  • Athiest = 16%
  • Jewish = 7%
  • Terran Catholics = 5%
  • Other = 5%
  • Muslim = 3%
  • Buddhist = 1%

[edit] Kanjoran Catholic Church (ER)

Kanjoran Catholicism is broadly similar to the other Catholic Churches of Terra, with some doctrinal differences. These come from its being one of the Eastern Rite Churches which originated in Al'Badara.

[edit] Orthodox Catholic Church

Orthodox Catholicism is very similar to Terran Catholicism. The main difference being that the Orthodox Pope, Pius II is in fact dead, he however communicates with the Church through the use of visions and internally heard voices. It arose as a resullt of the Great Schism of 2146.

[edit] Economy

Main article: Economy of Kanjor

In the last few decades the economy of Kanjor has developed from mainly agricultural and heavy industrial production more towards the direction of technology, service enterprises, pharmaceutical products and energy based on Kanjor's big natural gas reserves, mostly under the control of Fortmix Energy which is one of Kanjor's biggest corporations. There are also some food, mining and forest industry.

The GDP of Kanjor at the start of 2341 was 1,190,834,272,840 Kanjoran rupees the bulk of which (70%) came from domestic consumption and only 13% from foreign investments. It can be said that the business life of Kanjor is heavily centred on the domestic market due to the rapid growth of living standards & buying power of Kanjorians in the last few years. The remaining 17 % of the GDP is comprised of government services and investments.

The nation's budget at the start of 2341 had a surplus of over 7,000,000,000 Kanjoran rupees which is used for financial index corrections and investment in state enterprises

[edit] History

Main article: History of Kanjor

The history of Kanjor is a long and complicated one. Not till the modern era have records survived in quantity, so the earlier history of Kanjor is subject to constant re-evaluation. Kanjoran history is classified into four "eras"; Archaic, Classical, Historical, and Modern.

The original inhabitants of modern Kanjor (the Zanyal) developed a civilisation of peaceful farmers and traders in the Zanyal Valley and along the Zanyal coast. In 1137 BC, the Zanyal civilisation suffered a major setback, being invaded by the rising Bendirian Kingdom from the west. Within a decade, the Zanyal Valley had fallen, and over the next few decades, Zanyal civilisation had almost collapsed. The Zanyal fled to Tondola Isle, not to return to the mainland for three hundred years.

Zanyal power grew considerably, and by the middle of the 8th century BC, the Zanyal under Count Henri Munodi returned, reconquering much of the Zanyal valley. Count Munodi was killed in a Bendirian ambush in during the reconquest, and a peace treaty by his successor halted Zanyal expansion.

The following centuries began to develop a recognisable Kanjor, but from 750BC till 30BC, the various rulers were more focussed on internal matters. Under the First Empire, the Zanyal lands change considerably. The Empire grows enormously and absorbs all of The Mainland and Sovalt. Large areas of modern day Rildanor and Alduria are also conquered. Barbarian incursions and hyperinflation eventually destroy the empire.

Once again, the nation falls into disarray, and various governments struggle for power over the following centuries. It is not until 2326 that modern Kanjor in its current shape forms.

[edit] Government

The new Senate building in Atyr
The new Senate building in Atyr

L'État Libre de Kanjor has a unicameral legislature known as le Sénat du Kanjor, which currently has 250 seats. It has an elected Head of State, the Président; with the Cabinet being chaired by the Premier Ministre.

[edit] Cabinet de Novembre 2549

Position Party Cabinet Member
Premier Ministre Bloc Libéral du Kanjor Anne-Marie Boisclair
Foreign Affairs Union Pour un Mouvement Populaire Sylvie Boule
Internal Affairs Union Pour un Mouvement Populaire François Strauss-Kahn
Finance Union Conservatrice des Gaullistes Alec Nove
Defence Bloc Libéral du Kanjor General Antoine Boisclair
Justice Union Conservatrice des Gaullistes Harold Croupier
Infrastructure and Transport Union Pour un Mouvement Populaire Tracy Rosebrau
Health and Social Services Bloc Libéral du Kanjor Dr. Major Emilie Ferrier, MD
Education and Culture Union Conservatrice des Gaullistes Joseph St. Martin
Science and Technology Union Pour un Mouvement Populaire Frédéric Bastiat
Food and Agriculture Bloc Libéral du Kanjor Alexa Weinstein
Environment and Tourism Union Conservatrice des Gaullistes Rene Merceau
Trade and Industry Union Pour un Mouvement Populaire Marie Lande

[edit] Defence

Main article: Military of Kanjor

[edit] Security

There are two main security organisations within Kanjor. The Service de Sécurité de Kanjor (SSK) deals with matters of internal security. It is in fact prohibited from operating outside of Kanjoran territory.

The other is the Gendarmerie Nationale, the police force of Kanjor. It is actually a branch of the military, and has several specialised forces. It was formed at the start of 2342 from the five Gendarmerie Provinciales, which had been under the control of local governments, and varied in quality and ability.

[edit] Treaties

Kanjor is a signatory of the following Treaties.

[edit] Kanjoran Politics

[edit] Elections

Elections are held once every three years.

[edit] Current Parties

(The date refers to the first election contested)

[edit] Notable Inactive Parties

(The date refers to the last election contested)

[edit] Past Elections

This list is not complete.

[edit] See Also

L'État Libre de Kanjor
Atyr (capital)
History Brief History
Kanjoran Anthems | House of Valerian | Republique Populair de Sovalt-Nord | Union Française | Workers' and Farmers' Socialist Republic of Yewao
Geography Mainland: (Cities) Vagderra (Sanctus City, Solion, St Claire) | Yewao (Demettion) | Zanyal (Kanjo, Helion)
Tondola Isle: (Cities) Sovalt (Atyr, Afar, Talenfort) | Tondola (Port Erak, Belfort) | Sovalt Channel
Demographics Religion: Catholic Church (Eastern Rite) | Orthodox Catholic Church
Politics Parties: Union Pour Un Movement Populaire
Defunct Parties: Parti Pour Paix et Progress | Partie Patriotique de Kanjor | Union Pour une Nation Homosexuelle | Les Verts du Kanjor, Kanjoran Nationalist Socialist Party, Industrialist Party, Front Liberal Uni, National Coalition Party, National Fascist Catholic Party, People's Freedom Party
Minor Parties
Cabinet History
Elections: 2338, 2341, 2344, 2347, 2355, 2358, 2370, 2373, 2445, 2447
Economy Arsenal de Helion, Erak Heavy Industries, Fortmix Energy, Kanjor Aérospatiale, League of Land Owners & Farmers, RNIT, Willigan Institute of Economics
People Gerald Price | Hans Relander | Karl Pelmenin | Olivier Besancenot | Peter Mannerheim | Pierre Etienne | Wesley Freisler | Zéphyrine Renard
Military Armée de l'Air | Confédération de Marine de Kanjor | Gendarmerie Nationale | Service de Sécurité de Kanjor
Project Kanjor Geography of Kanjor | Economy of Kanjor | History of Kanjor
Nations of Seleya

Aldegar | Alduria | Baltusia | Gaduridos | Indrala | Kalistan
Kanjor | Likatonia | Lodamun | Mordusia | Rildanor | Saridan
Tukarali | Valruzia

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