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Federal Republic of Saridan
Federale Republiek van Seridjan (Duntrekaans)
Maranui (Ikpi)

Flag Coat of Arms
Flag Coat of Arms
Location of Saridan
Location of Saridan

Motto
As een verhef ons onsself hoër (Duntrekaans)
("As one, we raise ourselves higher")

Anthem "Our Nation"
Capital Koeistad
Largest city Pietersburg
Language
  official
 
Duntrekaans
  others Canrillaise, Luthorian, Ikpi languages
Religion
  main
 
90% Hosian
    •79% Saridan Ameliorate
    •4% Aldurian Church of Saridan
    •4% Mordusian Bishopal
    •3% Aurorian
  others
6% Yazdism
3% Irreligious
1% Other religion
Ethnic Groups
  main
 
68% Duntrekker
  others
19% Iftgoerroon
5% Ikpi
3% Euphitrien
2% Aldegarian
2% Mordusian
1% Other ethnicity
Demonym Saridani/Saridanese
Government Federal parliamentary republic
State President Ruben Moolman
Minister-President Tinus Meyer
Legislature Volksraad
Area 1,631,100 km²
Population 56,390,325
(4967 estimate) 
GDP
  Total:
 
Increase § 1,691,006,444,541 SAD (4742)
  per capita Increase § 16,959 SAD (4742)
Currency Saridan Dollar (SAD, §)
Time Zone GTM +4
  summer GTM +5
Drives on the Left
Calling Code +25
Internet TLD .sd
Organizations Seleyan Union

Saridan (Duntrekaans: Seridjan), officially known as the Federal Republic of Saridan (Duntrekaans: Federale Republiek van Seridjan), is a country located in central-western Seleya. The country has a population of 56,4 million people and occupies an area of approximately 1,631,100 km². It borders Aldegar to the north and Mordusia to the south and east. Saridan consists of 5 provinces, Ijkpieland, Boerestaat, Kaap and Tasselstaat located on the Seleyan mainland and the island province of Sint Pietereiland.

Historically, Saridan was inhabited by the Ikpi people however settlement first by South Seleyans and later Artanians led to a significant reduction in the native population.

Etymology[]

The origin of the name "Saridan" (Duntrekaans: Seridjan) is not known at present. Hypotheses for the etymology of the name are numerous however. One is that it derived from the term 'sardius', the name given by Canrillaise settlers to a red semi precious stone found in the Kaap region. Another is that Duntrekaans, mistaking native Ikpi irregation channels for the floodplains of their native Artania, began to refer to the area as 'the land of serne floodplains' or 'sereen-dijk', which later became Seridjan.

History[]

Main article: History of Saridan
Sometime prior to the beginning of the common era, the Ikpi people developed within modern-day Saridan. Historians and anthropologists are somewhat divided on how the Ikpis arrived in the region and on their relationship with other indigenous groups, such as the Aldegarians. For centuries, the Ikpi lived a realtively isolated existence until the settlement of the region by the Canrillaise-speaking people from Alduria, who would later become the Euphitriens. Finally, modern Duntrekker people are descended from Dundorfians who arrived in Seleya sometime towards the end of the second millennium.

Geography[]

Main article: Geography of Saridan
Saridan occupies an area of approximately 1,631,100 km2 and covers the region from the eastern coast of south Seleya to the southern Aldegarian border across to the eastern regions of Mordusia.

Climate[]

Saridan has a generally tropical climate. Throughout most of Saridan, there is a tropical savanna climate, with a relatively short dry season in comparison to comparable nations. Along the southern coastline and the interior regions of the Boerestaat province, there is a tropical rainforest climate. Within these regions, there's no dry season and rainfall is consistently high. Across the country, temperatures remain hot throughout the year. Saridan's climate has played a substantial role in shaping the structure. By facilitating the growth of vast forested areas, this has enabled the country to develop an extremely lucrative logging industry.

Government and politics[]

Government[]

Van Der Watt

Francis van der Watt, one of the most influential Saridani politicians of all time

The structure of Saridan's government has undergone many changes through the centuries. As of 5361, the country is a federal semi-presidential republic in which the State President is elected for a 5 year term through a two-round election. The State President is generally responsible for foreign and security policy as well as having a large say in monetary policy through the appointment of the Governor of the Central Bank. In addition to providing political leadership and direction to the country, the President holds numerous significant patronage powers. The State Secretary is the head of government and is appointed by the President along with the entire cabinet. The State Secretary generally is responsible for chairing the cabinet and for domestic and economic policy. However, in practice, if a State Secretary is of the same party as the president the president is de-facto head of government through his indirect influence. Legislative power lies with the Volksraad which has the larger powers among the institutions of the country, having the right to confirm or not the proposed State Preisident cabinets, to vote for the laws and to modify the Constitution.

Politics and elections[]

Political parties are central to the county's governance. Saridan is a representative democracy, in which all members of the parliament must be associated with a registered political party. The Saridanese Voting and Elections Authority (Duntrekaans: Seridjan Stem en Verkiesingsowerheid, SSVO) regulates political parties in Saridan. In order to stand in a national election, candidates have to be registered with a recognised political party. The SVEA/SSVO monitors the spending and revenues of political parties as well as ensuring that they conform to regulation surrounding the promotion of violence.

Administrative divisions[]

Saridan is divided into five provinces, each with a provincial government. Provincial government differs from government at the federal level in that there is no directly elected part of its executive branch. Instead, each province is run by a 'Provincial Assembly' which in turn elects a Provincial Cabinet (similar to parliamentary systems). Each assembly is empowered to legislation in all areas not specifically reserved to the federal government and the agenda in the legislative agenda is determined by the Speaker of the Assembly, who is the leader of the largest political party. Unlike in other nations, provincial elections are not held separately to federal elections and the provincial results happen at the same time as federal elections after these were synced in 5362. If early elections are called for the Volksraad the provincial assemblies are also automatically dissolved.

Each province is further broken down into a number of municipalities.

Foreign relations[]

For many centuries Saridan employed an isolationist foreign policy. When in need of international allies, Saridan has relied extensively on the support of the Majatran nation Vanuku in foreign affairs, notably in the World Congress slavery stand-off.

Since accession to the Seleyan Union in 4615, Saridan has forged much closer ties with its neighbours, particularly with Tukarali, and plays major role in continental affairs.

Military[]

Saridan's armed forces are composed of the Saridani Air Force (Duntrekaans: Seridjaner Luchtmacht), Saridani Navy (Duntrekaans: Seridjaner Marin) and Army of Saridan (Duntrekaans: Seridjaner Landmacht). At present, there are an estimated 550,000 active personnel and a further 480,000 reservists. The commander-in-chief is the national head of state.

Economy[]

Main article: Economy of Saridan
Sugarcane

Sugarcane, an essential export in Saridan

Saridan has seen accelerated levels of economic growth since its accession to the Seleyan Union, with an average annual increase in GDP of 4%. It's economy is still considered relatively weak for the continent however, with GDP per capita standing at 2,467 LOD, signifficantly below the SU average of 2,759 LOD. Traditionally, the economy of Saridan has been based nearly entirely on agriculture. Nowadays however agriculture still makes up for 64% of the Saridani economy with the service sector and the industrial sector making up for the rest. Coffee plantations in Tasselstaat, Boerestaat and Ijkpieland produce one of the world's finest coffee blend which is desired by foreign markets. Another prestigious resource in Saridan is tea, it is grown in Sint Pietereiland and on a small scale in Tasselstaat. In the past tea plantations were managed by rich families in a nearly feudal-like way, today they are owned mainly by modern corporations which treat their workers ethically and pay them well.

Tourism[]

Saridan's tourist industry has big influence on the republic, as it’s produces almost 1/3 of the Saridani economy, most of which comes from Sint Pietereiland.

Demographics[]

Compared to other Seleyan nations, Saridan has a relatively low level of urbanisation. It has a high rural population composed of a mixture of Duntrekker farmers and native Ikpi people, both choosing to locate themselves in small agriculture-oriented villages. The few cities in Saridan are located close to the coast and are small in comparison to the nation's neighbours, like Aldegar.
Urbanisation by province
Province Urban population (%)
Sint Pietereiland 61
Kaap 49
Tasselstaat 37
Ijkpieland 24
Boerestaat 17

Ethnic groups[]

Saridanese people primarily come from one of three ethnic groups: Duntrekkers, Euphitriens and Ikpis. In addition, there are the Iftgoerroon, who have mixed heritage of some form. Native to Saridan, the Ikpi people were forced into the north-eastern regions of the country due to the arrival of white Artanian settlers from Dundorf. Over time, these settlers became the Duntrekker people, who now form the majority of the population. In particular, they are focused in the provinces of Tasselstaat and Kaap. Today, Ikpis hold significant areas of land as "reservations".

Euphitriens are closely related to the Canrillaise people of southern Seleya (especially Rildanor, Alduria and Kanjor). Alongside some Mordusian people, they are primarily located in the province of Boerestaat. Iftgoerroon people are mulattoes who dominate the island of Sint Pietereiland. Although they can be found across the country, the island's location and history as a target for immigration means that it has firmly multi-ethnic identity. For many centuries, the white settlers were split from Iftgoerroon on Sint Pietereiland but this has now changed.

Language[]

The most widely spoken language in Saridan is Duntrekaans. Canrillaise and Luthorian are also spoken as well as other minority languages.

Religion[]

Main article: Religion in Saridan

At present, around 95% of the Saridanese population professes Hosianism as their religion, the vast majority of which ascribe to the Restored Ameliorate Church of Saridan. In addition, there is a significant minority population following Yazdism. Most of these are Ikpi people. A further 1% follow various other religions while 3% claim they hold no religious beliefs.

Culture[]

Main article: Culture of Saridan

Saridan is divided culturally, with the two northern-most states (Kaap and Sint Pietereiland) being significantly influenced by modernist ideals since the mid 39th century. Tasselstaat, Boerestaat and Ijkpieland still remain purely Saridani Duntrekker culturally with agriculture and religion playing the main role in these staats' inahbitants' lives. Typical Duntrekker villages still are dominant in these staats with only a few small cities that don't resemble the busy northern metropolies of Sint Pietereiland or Kaap in any way existent. Kaap's culture combines the modern culture of Sint Pietereiland with the traditional culture of the rural Staats.

Art[]

Main article: Art of Saridan

Music[]

Saridanese music has been influenced by the native traditions of the Ikpi people as well as by contemporary Artanian music.

Cuisine[]

Main article: Cuisine of Saridan

Sport[]

Saridan Cricket League Logo

The Krieketliga van Seridjan is the nation's major professional sporting competition

The national sport of Saridan is Cricket. The Saridani Cricket League (Krieketliga van Seridjan) is a Twenty20 professional cricket league contested between June and September every year. The KLS is the most attended cricket league in the world. The current KLS title holders are the Koeistad Lions (Koeistad Leeus)



Saridan articles
History Slavery stand-off
Geography Administrative divisions - Cities - Kidnarrie River - Lake Murumulada - River Jilber - Shallows
Politics Elections - Judiciary - Legislature - Political parties - Supreme court
Demographics Ethnic groups: Duntrekkers, Euphitriens, Iftgoerroon, Ikpis
Religion: Restored Ameliorate Church of Saridan, Theognosian Church
Culture Sport - Armed Forces - Education
Economy Banking
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