Kodeshia

Kodeshia (: 竘大陆; Kòudàlù), officially the Democratic Republic of Kodeshia (: 竘大陆民主共和国; Kòudàlù Mínzhǔ Gònghéguó), is a sovereign state in Kesh, constituting the home to diverse wildlife, a variety of ecological systems, located on Anterra. Neighbouring countries include Guurdalai, to the north, New Oyashima to the north-east, and Asharistan to the north-west. The country is divided into 22 provinces. It has a population of over 150 million inhabitants. Kodeshia's capital city is Songhari, while its most populous city is Chenghai. Kodeshia developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal, plant life and local culture.

Kodeshia is considered a, with its known history beginning with some of the world's earliest ancient civilisations in the fertile basin of the Changnan River (长南河) in the Southern Plains. For millennia, Kodeshia's political system was based on hereditary monarchies, known as dynasties, beginning with the semi-mythological Ying'guo dynasty (c. 2800 BCE). Since 221 BCE, when the Dajiang state first conquered several smaller states to form a Kodesnese empire, the country has which it has seen cycles of expansion, prosperity along with periods of decline and fracture. The Imperial Republic of Kodeshia a constitutional monarchy was defeated in a brutal civil war following the end of the Grand Campaigns in which the republican rebels overthrew the last dynasty and established the Democratic Republic of Kodeshia in Songha-ri on 19XX.

Kodeshia's history has since has been characterised by periods of rapid economic change and political instability. Kodeshia has had over 20 constitutions and charters since obtaining full sovereignty. Throughout this time, the form of government has ranged from a stable electoral democracy to military junta. The country continues to face challenging problems, including pollution, natural disasters, sectarian violence, poverty, illiteracy, and corruption. Despite these factors, Kodeshia has achieved significant progress in social and economic development as a result of rapid economic growth and industrialisation and improving health and food production services reducing poverty rates substantially. Geographically, its diversity of landscapes, ranging from tropical rainforests to desert mountain steppes and temperate climate zones.

Etymology
The English word "Kodeshia" is first attested in 15th-century translation of a journal of the Artemian explorers. The demonym, that is, the name for the people, and adjectival form "Kodeshian" or occationally "Kodeshi" developed later. Some scholars have suggested that the word Kodeshia is derived from the name of the Koudezhou dynasty a proposal that has found widespread support, although there are also a number of alternative suggestions. The official name of the modern state is the "Democratic Republic of Kodeshia" (: 竘大陆民主共和国; Kòudàlù Mínzhǔ Gònghéguó). The shorter form is "Kodeshia" Kòudàlù (竘大陆), from Kòu ("governance"), dà ("big") and lù ("land"). This usage came about after the end of Imperial rule and differs from the common English word Kodeshia which is derived from the Imperial name, "Koudezhou" Kòudìzhōu (竘帝州), from Kòu ("governance"), Dì ("emperor") and zhōu ("state").

History
Human habitation of the Kodeshia is estimated to have begun between 35,000 and 38,000 years ago, possibly with the migration of people by short sea-crossings from neighbouring continent. These first inhabitants may have been ancestors of modern Indigenous Kodesi. At the time of XXXn settlement in the 9th century, The Kodeshian civilisation emerged at least three millennia ago in the lowland area of the main peninsula. Many aspects of this culture persist in the area despite nearly 1,000 years of XXXn domination. Prior to the tribal kingdom, some hunting and foraging bands settled in small farming villages.

The Kodeshian civilisation spread itself over what is now Kodeshia beginning in around 300 AD and flourished there until it was absorbed by the XXX. The Kodeshian kingdom while originally until recently was regarded as a single unified civilisation covering the whole peninsula. However, this notion has been challenged by recent discoveries. Archaeological evidence suggests that instead there were several small regional tribal factions that existed, with largest being considered a kingdom by the Imperial settlers.

XXXn sailors discovered Kodeshia around 600 AD, they sailing near the region and sighting and mapped some of the western coasts, they named the territory the XXX peninsula and claimed the area for the XXX. When XXXn merchants returned they built some trading settlements and gradually extended their control over the coastal areas. They came into contact with dominant local leaders and managed to sign a treaty with the tribal king which the XXX offered vassalage, trade, transfer of advanced technologies and protection from foreign invasion in exchange for tribute and recognition of the Emperor's authority over them. The Kodeshian king and elders accepted the treaty and a great number of Kodeshian tribal elders, students and imperial embassies were sent back to the XXX to help establish its own footing as a sovereign nation based on the language and culture XXX. Important elements brought back from XXX included religious teachings, XXX customs and culture, bureaucracy, architecture and city planning. The capital city of Songhari was also reorganised according to elements from the XXX capital.

Nevertheless, resistance existed as many rival states and tribes which weren't bound by the treaty continued still maintained their own cultures, language, system of government and religions. Most of the peninsula was generally sparsely populated due to consistent natural disasters and inter-kingdom conflicts. The rivalries between the different faction eventually eased the conquest for the XXX based Kodeshian kingdom and the small states of the archipelago quickly became incorporated into the XXX and were assimilated into the Empire. The superior technology given by the XXXn allowed the Kingdom to quickly crush opposition. As trade with the XXX continued new infectious diseases, endemic to XXXn population, caused high fatalities among the isolated local Kodeshian populations while bloodlines became mixed as the population bred with foreigners primarily from XXXn heritage. XXXn settlers came to support the set up the Imperial outpost to help with local trade and commerce. The first settlement leading to the establishment of farming, industry and commerce; and the exploration and settlement of other regions. The XXXs rule eventually contributed significantly to bringing political unity to the fragmented states of the archipelago.

The indigenous population, estimated to have been between 850,000 and 3,250,000 at the time XXXn settlement began, declined for 200 years following settlement, mainly due to infectious disease. A government policy of assimilation resulted in the split up of many Kodeshiam families and communities as elders and promising leaders would travel to the XXX to study its language and culture. A practice which may also have contributed to the decline in the indigenous population and their unique culture. As an exotic and new part of the Empire, Kodeshia began to attract XXXn investors.

By the late 1800s, a majority of people living in the Kodeshian tributary state were native born, although the majority were of XXXn heritage. It was during this period when Kodeshia began to shift away from the absolute monarchy system of XXX by series ambitious reforms that expanded self-determination and established limited electoral democratic practises. As immigrant numbers increased, conflicts over land led to further loss and confiscation of land from the native population. However, the local culture began to develop a distinctive style drawing on the unique characteristics of the Kodeshian environment. A common theme throughout the nationalist art, music and writing of the was the one of a deep connection to the land and poetic view of the agrarian lifestyle.

By the time of the XXX War local population who still saw themselves as part of the XXX and saw external defence as an Imperial responsibility. Tensions between neighbouring nations involved in the conflict, along with growing moves towards self-government caused a reassessment of the states defence posture. As the king became a figurehead in the misty of widespread reforms the political leaders saw themselves open to for invasion by a larger neighbouring power. During this period, the defence of the state was solely dependent on the volunteer military, and a few artillery pieces. XXXn troops had long been withdrawn from the Kodeshia territories, leaving the state dependent on its own military resources. The volunteer military force was improved with the purchase of modern arms for the infantry, cavalry and artillery. As the Great War intensity increased a permanent military force was established due to the perceived threat of attack. However, the First Great War ended without issue and the economy saw a boom as surrounding countries had suffered massive loss of life and industrial capacity.

In the 1930s the economy continued to grow while the fear of conflict returned as the XXX War began. This led to calls for greater intervention and protection from XXX yet its isolationist policies meant that the local government had to depend on its own domestic military and economic resources. Spending on military continued but a devastating typhoon and tsunami hit the state causing economic turmoil and unemployment which also damaged local crops and led to a famine in the following year. Government activity shifted towards rebuilding the economy. By the end of the 1940s, the economy had recovered and the population continued to grow at a steady rate.

As the nation entered the 1950s tensions started to rise over issues over Imperial ruler leading to the XXX Uprising. Many within Kodeshia sided with the Commonwealth of Oceania asking for full independence from the XXX, Considering the absolute monarch and pseudo-feudal government system outdated and completely unacceptable to the modern democratic electoral process within Kodeshia. The conflict hit the domestic economy hard as XXXn support for Kodeshia shifted to crush the uprisings. The effects of widespread unemployment were worsened by a disastrous flood that struck the nation in 1958. Perceptions of the government's relief as inadequate were aggravated by its refusal to legalise labour unions or introduce a minimum wage. Areas loyal to the Empire saw an increase in economic growth and development as XXXn military bases and industries moved to defend loyalist regions. This benefited the local Imperial armed forces.

In the 1960s as the XXX Uprising came to an end, XXX exhausted by a decade, brutal military conflict reached an agreement and accepted proposals for a fully independent and democratic self-government in Kodeshia. The seat of government established the city of Wadpi. The constitution led to the first general elections and to independence. Wang Joo-yeong, a leader in the independence movement although still loyal to the Empire was elected as the first president, re-elected twice. Kodeshia enjoyed a successful post-independence boom with major investment from XXXn industries.

Government
The of Kodeshia is the President of the Republic, who is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. Although his executive powers are somewhat limited, the president does have veto power over government's legislation. Following elections, the president appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as the Premier of Kodeshia. As head of government, the premier presides over the cabinet. Following a Constitutional crisis amid scandals of corruption, the Federal court ruled that President would have to step down as they were deemed to have abused their power. The army declared martial law and began to deploy troops in the capital, they took control of the country and suspended the country's constitution. The Yihui then elected the head of the Armed Forces Grand Admiral Zhao Changfu as the President. Martial law was then declared formally ended. The ruling junta led by Zhao Changfu has promised to hold new elections but wants to enact a new constitution before the elections are held. There are indications that public debate in the run-up to the referendum will be severely curtailed by the military government. The military has set up re-education camps for critics of the regime, aimed at people who are still unable to understand the workings of the peaceful government.

The unicameral Kodeshian parliament is the Yihui, whose members are elected by to a five-year term. The number of seats is 115. fifteen representatives from each province; and ten are elected from two three-member aboriginal constituencies. Members serve four-year terms. Voting is for all enrolled citizens 18 years and over in every jurisdiction as is enrolment.

There are two major political groups that usually form a government, federally and in the provinces: the United Progressive Front (UPF) and the National Conservative Alliance (NCA). Within Kodeshian political culture, the NCA is considered and the UPF is considered. Independent members and several minor parties have achieved some limited representation in Kodeshian Yihui.

Administrative divisions
Kodeshia has twenty-two provinces — Anbei, Xiabei, Zhongbin, Nanbin, Yu'an, Shizhou, Dazhong, Guanggu, Dachuan, Gaodi, Yanhe, Linshan, Gaonan, Dabei, Changbei, Beishan, Beifu, Guangshen, Shahai, Haigao, Xibei, and Yueshan.

Foreign relations and military
Kodeshia's armed forces - the Kodeshian National Defence Forces (KNDF)—comprise the Kodeshian Maritime Defence Force (KMDF), Kodeshian Ground Defence Force (KGDF), Kodeshian Air Defence Force (KADF) in total numbering 106,000 personnel (64,000 active and 42,000 reserve). They have the stated responsibility for the preservation of the integrity and national sovereignty of the national territory.

Kodeshia is an active member of the Organisation of Esquarian Nations. Kodeshia maintains cordial diplomatic relations with most nations within the region. Despite historical tensions and periods of strain, diplomatic ties have been normalised and remain robust with XXX.

Geography
Kodeshia occupies Kodesi peninsula covers landmass of 838.75 square kilometres (323.84 sq mi) this mountainous peninsula is flanked by the XXX Sea to the west, and the XX Sea to the east. Its southern lies the XXX ocean. The country, including all its islands surrounding the mainland the three largest islands, from north to south, are Kunakdo (쿠낙도), Juyoseom (주요섬), Mulgaseom (물가섬). Kodeshia's mainland encompasses a remarkable variety of landscapes, much of the continent is covered by rainforests which contain great mineral wealth. Vast mountain ranges run the length of the peninsula. The population in Kodeshia is mainly concentrated on the coastal cities with smaller settlements inland.

Climate
Kodeshia is so large that its climate varies widely, however much of of the country tends to have a and in the north generally has a  which is affected by the regional s, with  heavier in summer during a short rainy season called , which begins end of June through the end of July. The western coast and southern corners have a and generally contain the nations most. The northern regions have a to, varied between lush , and savanna like grasslands. However much of the eastern region is or  areas. Kodeshia has four distinct seasons; spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring usually lasts from late-March to early- May, summer from mid-May to early-September, autumn from mid-September to early-November, and winter from mid-November to mid-March.

The climate of Kodeshia is significantly influenced by ocean currents, which is correlated with periodic drought, and the seasonal tropical low-pressure system that produces cyclones in south east. These factors cause rainfall to vary markedly from year to year.Because Kodeshian sub-continent separated from polar regions it is not subject to the movements of frigid polar air that sweep over the other main continents during winter. Consequently, its winter is relatively mild, so that there isn't the great contrast between summer and winter temperatures there is in the northern continents. Yet in many parts of the country, seasonal highs and lows can be considerable: temperatures have ranged from above 50 °C (122 °F) to well below zero. Winters can be extremely cold with the minimum temperature dropping below −20 °C (−4 °F) in the southern region of the country: in Daehyeon, the average January temperature range is −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F), and the average August temperature range is 22 to 30 °C (72 to 86 °F). Winter temperatures are higher along the northern coast and considerably lower in the mountainous interior. Summers can be uncomfortably hot and humid, with temperatures exceeding 30 °C (86 °F) in most parts of the country.

Environment
Because of the continent's great age, extremely variable weather patterns, and long-term geographic isolation, much of Kodeshia's biota is unique and diverse. About 85% of flowering plants, 84% of mammals, more than 45% of birds, and 89% of in-shore, temperate-zone fish are endemic. Kodeshia has the greatest number of reptiles of any country, with 755 species.

Kodeshian forests are mostly made up of evergreen species, particularly eucalyptus trees in the less arid regions, wattles replace them in drier regions and deserts as the most dominant species. Among well-known Kodeshian animals are the monotremes (the platypus and echidna); a host of marsupials, including the Spotted Tailed Tiger, Cloudy Leopard, Koala, and birds such as the Moa and the Kookaburra. Kodeshia is home to many dangerous animals including some of the most venomous snakes in the world.

Many of Kodeshia's ecoregions and the species within those regions are threatened by human activities and introduced animal, chromistan, fungal and plant species. All these factors have led to Kodeshia having the highest mammal extinction rate of any country in the world.The government has tried to protect threatened species, as a result, there are numerous protected areas have been created under the National Conservation of Program to protect and preserve unique ecosystems.

Environmental issues
Protection of the environment is a major political issue in Kodeshia. Water restrictions are frequently in place in many regions and cities of Kodeshia in response to chronic shortages due to urban population increases and pollution. Throughout much of the continent, major flooding regularly occurrence, flushing out inland river systems, overflowing dams and inundating large inland flood plains.

Economy
Kodeshia is a relatively wealthy country; it generates its income from various sources including mining-related exports, telecommunications, banking and manufacturing. It has a mixed market economy, a relatively high GDP per capita, and a relatively low rate of poverty. In terms of average wealth, Kodeshia ranked highly, although the nation's poverty rate is increasing. The economy has traditionally been fueled by exporting commodities rather than manufacturing which dates back to the Imperial rule and exports of the natural resources. Since the early settlement, the growth of Kodeshia's manufacturing, mining, and service sector has transformed the nations from a largely rural economy to an urbanised industrial one. Today the major industrial sectors are agriculture, mining followed by the service sectors than steel and manufacturing. The public sector still makes up the bulk of the market despite economic liberalisation policies. During XXXn rule prior to and during Grand Campaigns brought changes in the public and private sectors, most notably in the area of public works, which enabled rapid communications and facilitated transport throughout much of the peninsula. The XXXns also improved public education and made it compulsory for all residents of Kodeshians. The XXX period led to a harsh decline in economic growth as conflict gripped the nation. This was followed by a successful post-independence boom as XXXn industries began to reinvest in the economy.

Today Kodeshia has a dynamic, capitalist, export-driven economy with gradually decreasing state involvement in investment and foreign trade. In keeping with this trend, some large government-owned banks and industrial firms are being privatised. Exports have provided the primary impetus for industrialisation. Kodeshia has moved towards a consistent liberalisation and privatisation of many state-owned companies and liberal laws on establishing new firms have encouraged the development of the private business sector, along with a shift of exports from countries.

Energy
Kodeshia is rich in energy resources. The establishment of a mining industry continued the high level of economic growth in the post-independence period. The opportunities for large profits in land and mining attracted considerable amounts of Tutinan capital while expansion generally was supported by enormous government outlays for transport, communication and urban infrastructures, which also depended heavily on XXXn finance. As the economy expanded, large-scale immigration became necessary to satisfy the growing demand for workers. Kodeshia's mining operations secured continued economic growth and Eastern Kodeshia itself has benefited strongly from mining iron-ore, gold and later uranium.

Transport
Transport is a key component of the nation's economy. The economic centralization of the late 1960s and 1970s accelerated the development of infrastructure on a massive scale, most notably the establishment of Kodeshia Airlines (KAL). The country has a wide variety of modes of transport by land, water and air. Kodeshia's road spending has been extensive. Its 1.1 million kilometres of paved road are the main means of transportation. New and used cars are inexpensive; car ownership fees and fuel levies are used to promote energy efficiency. Kodeshia has one of the highest growth rates for car ownership in the region.

Railway transport in Kodeshia was once the dominant mode of transportation until the mid-twentieth century. Mass transportation is well developed in the major cities but is still quite undeveloped in rural areas. Kodeisa has a relatively advanced air transportation infrastructure which utilises approximately 5,000 paved runways. Papunya International Airport, located in the vicinity of Papunya, is the largest and busiest airport in the country, handling the vast majority of popular and commercial traffic and connecting Papunya with virtually all major cities across the region. Kodesia Airlines (KAL) is the national carrier airline, although numerous private airline companies provide domestic and international travel services. Water transport is largely used for freight. There are over 10 major ports in Kodesia, many of these ports are served by cruise ships.

Demographics
For generations, the vast majority of immigrants came from XXXX, and the people of Kodeshia are still mainly of XXXan ethnic origin. Kodeshia's population has quadrupled since the 1930s much of this increase from immigration. Following the [XXXX War]] and through to 2000, millions settled in the country as new immigrants. Most immigrants are skilled, but the immigration quota includes categories for family members and refugees.

Language
has always been entrenched as the national language. is a major variety of the language with a distinctive accent and lexicon. However there are up to 150 living languages spoken within various regions and provinces. Standard Yu, a variety of based on the Songhari dialect, is the official national language of Kodeshia and is used as a lingua franca in the country between people of different linguistic backgrounds.

Religion
Kodeshia has no ; the Constitution prohibits the government from making any law to establish any religion, impose any religious observance, or prohibit the free exercise of any religion. In the 2010 census, 62.2% of Kodesians population reported as following local folk religions like Taoism, Wuism, Moism, Bimoism and others or were irreligious or non-practising; 32.7% of the population identify as followers of Buddhism, followed by 3.5% as Muslim, making Islam the third-largest religion in the country. However, the National Commission of Muslim Kodeshians (NCMK) disputes this and claims the adherence of about 5.8% of the total population. Most Muslim Kodeshians practice Shia Islam according to although are a minority of Sunni Muslims in the country. This was followed by Christanity with 0.8% of the population, Zoroastrians with 0.4% of the population and Other religions which 0.3% of the population followed. The remaining 0.2% of the population did not provide an adequate answer.

Folk or popular religion, the most widespread system of beliefs and practices, has evolved and adapted since at least the second millennium BCE. Taoism is the most popular and widely accepted domestic religion. These folk beliefs placed a heavy emphasis on belonging to the land. The with a collection of oral stories that were passed down from person to person contained and shaped native customs and practises. Native art, story and dance continue to draw on these spiritual traditions.

Since the arrival of Zoroastrian, Buddhism, and later Islam and Christianity these religions have grown to influence the nation. While Buddhism and Islam have become dominant religions backed by many historical states that occupied areas of current day Kodeshia. There is a substantial and vocal Islamic population particularly within Xibei, Yueshan, Shahai and Shizhou provinces.

Education
School attendance, or registration for home schooling, is compulsory throughout Kodeisa. Education is the responsibility of the individual provinces so the rules vary between states, but in general, children are required to attend school from the age of about 5 up until about 16. Kodeshia has an adult literacy rate that was estimated to be around 99%.

Health
The Kodesia Constitution guarantees free, universal health care for all its citizens. As of 2010, the average life expectancy in Kodesia was among the highest in the region with an average 79 years, 76 years for males and 82 years for females. The government health insurance programme maintains compulsory insurance for citizens who are employed, impoverished, unemployed, or victims of natural disasters with fees that correlate to the individual and/or family income; it also maintains protection for non-citizens working in Kodesia. A standardised method of calculation applies to all persons and can optionally be paid by an employer or by individual contributions

Culture
Since contact with the XXX, the basis of Kodeshian culture has been strongly influenced by XXXn. Distinctive cultural features have also arisen from Kodeshia's natural environment and Indigenous cultures. Since the end of the XXXX War Kodeshia's culture has also received influence from its neighbouring countries. A great deal of important and historic archaeological ruins, gold and silver ornaments, stone monuments, ceramics, and weavings remain from several important ancient contact cultural artefacts can be located throughout the nation. Major ruins throughout the western regions of the nation. The country abounds in other sites that are difficult to reach and have seen little archaeological exploration.

Arts
The rock art of Kodeshian's Indigenous peoples is the oldest and richest in the world, dating as far back as 60,000 years and spread across hundreds of thousands of sites. Traditional designs, patterns and have become iconic symbols for contemporary national Kodeshian image and influential in the global art media scene.

Media
Kodeshia has two public broadcasters (the Kodeshian Broadcasting Corporation and the multicultural National Kodeshian Broadcasting Service), several commercial television networks, several pay-TV services, and numerous public, non-profit television and radio stations. Each major city has at least one daily newspaper, and there are two national daily newspapers, The Wadpi Daily and The Kodeshia Journal. The country ranks relatively highly in press freedom but suffers from a limited diversity of commercial media ownership.

Cuisine
Most Indigenous Kodesian tribal groups subsisted on a simple hunter-gatherer diet of native fauna and flora, otherwise called bush tucker. The first settlers introduced XXX cuisine to the continent, much of which is now considered typical Kodeshian food. Multicultural immigration transformed Kodeshian cuisine; post-Second Great War migrants, helped to build a thriving fusion food culture with diverse influences of different cultures has led to unique Kodesian variants of their staple foods. Kodesian cuisine is largely based on XXX stables such as, s, , vegetables, fish and meats. One major difference from XXX cuisine standards is the greater use of meat in meals, largely due to the nation's vast livestock resources.

Following XXXn traditionals most meals make heavy use of seasonings with, ' (된장), a type of , , salt, garlic, ginger, and ' (고추장), a hot pepper paste.

Despite the country's vast size cuisine is greatly quite heterogeneous due to the fairly small population, although due to difference climate and location ingredients can differ between regions. Regions in the northern subtropical zones generally have a greater focus on spicier dishes with the greater use of chilli peppers, along with greater use of seafood in dishes. In the southern regions, dishes are often milder with a greater use of beef, sheep, pork and horse meats along with more soups and stew dishes.

Sport and recreation
The majority of Kodeshians live within the coastal zone, making the beach a popular recreation spot and an integral part of the nation's identity. As a result Kodeshia is very competitive with water-based sports, such as swimming and surfing. Nationally, the following sports are popular in Kodeshia, , , , , , , and. Physical fitness is widely emphasised in Kodeshian culture, with morning exercises such as which widely practised and commercial gyms and fitness clubs have started gaining popularity in the country.