Tavaluda

Tavaluda, officially The Free Lands of Tavaluda (Tavadal: Kotavaluda Falesîtênlu̇ku̇, IPA: /koʊ.tɐ.vɐ.lu.dɐ. fɐ.li.sɪ.tɛn.lə.kə/), is a sovereign nation located in northern Avalonia. Tavaluda's continental landmass covers an area of 900,200 square kilometers, while its island of Sîlîwaskak to the Northwest takes up the remaining area of 194,775 square kilometers, all of which lies almost entirely within the. The capital city is S̄ulasotêlas, while its largest city is known as Têlas yêk Das, which serves as the commercial center of the nation. Other notable cities in Tavaluda include Xlas̄înînek Paz̄, Kovênêlîk Vîlînenu̇, Z̄ênovês̄, and Sumokun.

Tavaluda is a , divided into 30 subdivisions, called the "Tus̄kêle", or "Divisions". These divisions serve administrative functions, and have little political power within the nation, only serving an advisory role in the Legislature.

The Tavaludan economy is a developed which is aided by timber, fishing, and iron ore, as well as banking and finance services in the service sector. Its main industries include shipping, shipbuilding, machinery, iron, steel, metal and metal products, telecommunications, pulp and paper, and forestry. Tavaluda has a strong maritime trade, due to its control of the North Merchant's Pass which ferries ships between the Tethys Ocean and the sea to the East of the nation and serves as a vital resupply point between the two regions. Smaller contributions to Tavaluda's economy mainly come from the agricultural sector, tourism, and the growing information technology and biotechnology industries in the nation.

Prehistory (Before the 6th century BCE)
The earliest evidence of human settlement in Tavaluda have been found to date back to as early as 100,000 BCE, when early humans were speculated to have settled in the area. Stone tools such as axes, knives, and spearheads have been found near Sumokun.

Government (HEAVY WIP)
Tavaluda is a. The current Constitution was drafted in the Third Conference of S̄ulasotêlas in 1971, and was adopted on February 17th of the same year.

It has a form of in which political power is shared by the monarch and a democratically elected parliament, called the Tavar̊êk (Collective Law). In Tavadal, this form of government is called the Skêlêlîkos̄ulasofale (Rule of Monarch and People). Under the Skêlêlîkos̄ulasofale, the powers of government are divided into three branches:
 * R̊êkoguzîne (Executive)
 * R̊êkofr̊sîkeleke (Legislature)
 * R̊êkîvêsek (Judicial)

Executive Branch
The branch of government in Tavaluda is called the R̊êkoguzîne (Law Enforcers).

Tavaluda has a S̄ulas (Monarch) as Head of State, and an elected parliament, called the R̊êkofr̊sîkeleke (Law Council) that enacts the law. The Constitution of Tavaluda was adopted in February 1971, replacing the 1894 constitution. The 1894 constitution had established Tavaluda as a constitutional monarchy headed by the reigning member of the Royal House of Vamosîsaskes̄îfasekîpas̄ek; a parliamentary system had been established, although the reigning Monarch retained substantial political authority.

Executive authority is vested in a collegiate government called the Fr̊sîkelekîwo (High Council) comprising of two Samnasîfaleke (Servants of the People), two R̊êkotakelînale (Great Lawmakers), and six Falîkeleke (government councilors).

Monarch
The reigning S̄ulas is the head of state and represents Tavaluda in its international relations. The S̄ulas may veto laws adopted by the R̊êkofr̊sîkeleke. The S̄ulas can call referenda, propose new legislation, and dissolve the R̊êkofr̊sîkeleke, although dissolution of the R̊êkofr̊sîkeleke may be subject to a referendum.

The S̄ulas of Tavaluda has broad powers, which include the appointment of judges, the dismissal of ministers or government, veto power, and the calling of referendums. The Tavaludan Constitutional Referendum of 1988 was a proposal put forth by Os̄ulas Veki IV to revise parts of the Constitution of Tavaluda, on the one hand expanding the monarch's power with the authority to veto legislation, while on the other hand securing for the citizenry the option to abolish the monarchy by vote at any time without being subject to royal veto.

A proposal to revoke the S̄ulas' veto powers was rejected by 74% of voters in a 2014 referendum.

High Council
The Fr̊sîkelekîwo of Tavaluda is based on the principle of ; namely, of colleagues collaborating with each other. The Samnasîfaleke are elected individually by a national popular vote, being the candidates with the first and second highest amount of total votes. A Samnasîfalek is limited to a maximum of three five-year terms.

The R̊êkotakelînale and the Falîkeleke are appointed by the Monarch upon the proposal and concurrence of the Tavar̊êk, reflecting the partisan balance of the Tavar̊êk. The R̊êkotakelînale must be selected from members of the Assembly of Provincial Representatives, while the Falîkeleke must be selected from the Assembly of the People's Representatives. A R̊êkotakelînal is limited to one ten-year term, while a Falîkelek can serve up to three five-year terms.

The members of the government are collectively and individually responsible to the R̊êkofr̊sîkeleke; the R̊êkofr̊sîkeleke may ask the S̄ulas to remove an individual councilor, or the entire government.

Lower Councils
Several Lower Councils dedicated to specific aspects of executive government also exist, such as the Fr̊sîkelekoden, Fr̊sîkelekożud , or the Fr̊sîkelekonîk , and more. The administration of these councils are headed by the Fr̊sîkelekîwo, and overseen by the S̄ulasosamnasîwo (High Servant of the King) who serves as a non-partisan, appointed by the S̄ulas, usually occupied by the heir apparent to the Crown.

Legislative Branch
The Tavaludan Parliament, called the Fr̊sîkelekîwo (Law Council) is the tricameral legislature of the Free Lands of Tavaluda, consisting of the advisory Mêrasanas̄ yêk Mêlolîne (Assembly of Leaders), the Mêrasanas̄ yêk Tus̄kêlevaxakîne (Assembly of Provincial Representatives) and the Mêrasanas̄ yêk Falevaxakîne (Assembly of the People's Representatives).

Each house has its own regulations and rules of procedure. However, the latter two may occasionally meet as a single house, the Mêrasanas̄ yêk Mavu̇s (Assembly of All), to revise and amend the Constitution of Tavaluda.

Military
Tavaluda, for much of its history, has been a naval-focused power, due to its strategic position on the Northern Route between Western and Eastern Avalonia, and its desire to patrol its waters to protect the nearby straits between the mainland and its Northwestern islands from piracy. 150k in the army (120k active, 30k reserve, 30k in the airforce (25k active, 5k reserve, 300k in the navy (240k active, 60k reserve).