Motto | |||||||
| Anthem | "Milli Marş" | ||||||
| Capital | Dokuz | ||||||
| Largest city | Mesul | ||||||
| Language | Turjak Kalopian Majatran | ||||||
| Religion main |
Ahmadism (predominantly Israism) | ||||||
| others | Hosianism | ||||||
| Ethnic Groups main |
Turjaks | ||||||
| others | Kalopians Majatrans | ||||||
| Demonym | Jakanian | ||||||
| Government | Parliamentary republic | ||||||
| President | Ahmet Şahin | ||||||
| Prime Minister | Melisa Yüksel | ||||||
| Legislature | Assembly of the Republic | ||||||
| Population | 55,282,937 (5335 census) | ||||||
| Established | 21st century, modern state established under Temiz Ozkan | ||||||
| Independence | from Czarist Deltaria | ||||||
| recognized | 18 December 4635 | ||||||
| Currency | Jakanian lira (JAK) | ||||||
| Drives on the | Left | ||||||
| Calling Code | +45 | ||||||
| Internet TLD | .ck | ||||||
| Organizations | World Congress | ||||||
Jakania (Turjak: Cakaniye), officially known as the Republic of Jakania (Turjak: Cakaniye Cumhuriyeti), is a sovereign state in southern Majatra. Jakania borders Deltaria to the north, Kalopia to the east, the South Ocean to the south and Cobura to the west. The national capital is the centrally-located Dokuz but the largest city by population and the country's major economic and cultural centre is the coastal city of Mesul.
Recent political history in Jakania has been complex and the country has shifted between democracy and dictatorship since its invasion by Deltaria and subsequent liberation in the Deltarian–Coalition War in the mid-4630s. Beginning with the approval of the 4737 Constitution through a special referendum, the country operated as a stable, functioning democracy with free and fair elections.
Following the 4781 Jakanian constitutional reforms, the political structure was a presidential republic with a popularly-elected President serves as both the head of state and the head of government. Within this system though, the Assembly of the Republic retained significant influence and extensive legislative power. From the beginning of the 49th century, the democratic system collapsed and the country returned to a period of instability. Formed in 4905, the National Progress movement led by Zafer Yıldırım successfully united the nation and won the 4909 elections, subsequent constitutional reforms reinstituted the parliamentary system and transformed the nation into a stable democracy again.
Jakania's economy is dominated by the oil and gas industry. For many years the dominant firm in this industry was the State Oil Company, a public corporation. Following a series of modernising reforms in the sector, the company was split up into two separate companies known as the Southern Petroleum Corporation and Ganşehir Oil and Gas.
In international affairs, Jakania has been a vocal advocate for the principle of state sovereignty and was elected to the World Congress Security Council on this platform for the 44th and 45th Sessions. In addition, the country has been fiercely critical of perceived imperialism by countries like Kazulia and Lourenne. Within the region of Majatra, Jakania retains strong ties to Vanuku, Badara and Istalia, and has an emerging relationship with Deltaria.
Etymology[]
The native and Luthorian names of the country have been a matter of significant controversy and debate historically. Prior to the formation of the First Jakanian Republic, the country was usually known to foreigners by some version of the name "Turjak"- such as "the Turjak" or (inaccurately) "Turjakistan".
With the formation of the First Republic under Temiz Ozkan, the decision was taken to designate the country's official name as "Jakania" in order to avoid the association of the Turjak name with certain forms of Turjak nationalism and Pan-Tukarism. Jakanian is known by different names in its three native languages. In Turjak it is called Cakaniye and in Kalopian it is Τζακανία (Tzakanía).
History[]
The region that compromises the modern state of Jakania has a history of conquest by various different imperial powers throughout pre-modern history. The earliest example is the rule of the Augustan Empire in the region from the 5th century CE, the Empire controlled the area for several centuries but was eventually displaced by the Ahmadi Caliphate through the Great Empire of Turjak. Under the Caliphate, Ahmadism took root in the region and persists as the dominant religion in the modern day.
Revolutionary statesman Temiz Ozkan, often seen as the father of modern Jakania
Although the Great Empire was originally a vassal of the Caliphate, it eventually broke away and became an self-governing state in its own right. Until the 16th century, the Great Empire controlled modern Jakania and certain surrounding regions but during this time it experienced significant political and economic stagnation. Eventually it collapsed and was replaced by the Turjak Confederation.
The modern Jakanian state was born in the wake of the democratic movements and revolution led by Temiz Ozkan. Ozkan and his movement founded a secular republic that has persisted in some form to the modern day. In the centuries since the revolution, there have been administrations and regimes that have attempted to restore the monarchy as well as to undermine Ozkan's revolutionary principles but in the modern day, most have been discredited.
Geography[]
The most important component of Jakania's geography is its coastal position and the two major rivers that have shaped much of the country's development: the Niş River and the Daressa River.
Climate[]
The northern regions of Jakania have a semi-arid climate while much of the south is verdant grassland.
Government and politics[]
Government[]
The current constitutional framework is based on National Progress reforms that was implemented in 4910. The constitution establishes the organization of the government and sets out the principles and rules of the state's conduct along with its responsibilities in regards to its citizens. The constitution asserts that Jakania is a secular and democratic republic that traces its origin in the country to the thought of Temiz Ozkan and derives its sovereignty from the people. The sovereignty rests with the Jakanian nation, who delegates its exercise to an elected unicameral parliament, the Assembly of the Republic.
Within this framework, the President is the formal head of state, in this capacity the president represents the Republic of Jakania and the unity of the Jakanian nation, ensures the implementation of the constitution and the organized and harmonious functioning of the government bodies. The Prime Minister is the formal head of government. Prime Minister leads a political coalition in the Assembly, chairs the cabinet and selects its ministers.
Politics and elections[]
Since the period of democratisation, Jakania has become a multi-party democracy in which various political parties compete in elections at the national, regional and local level.
General elections are ordinarily held every four years for all six-hundred members of the Assembly, while the President is elected by the Assembly for a seven-year term. In exceptional circumstances, the Assembly is empowered to call early elections. In the past decade, this provision has been used to resolve political deadlock in the formation of governments and to deal with empty seats following the collapse of political parties.
Administrative divisions[]
Political map of Jakania
The country is divided into five districts, controlled by governors. Within the boundaries of districts, there are cities (Turjak: Şehir), towns (Turjak: Kasaba) and villages (Turjak: Köy). Local elections for district governors, district assemblies, mayors, city assemblies, town mayors and village mayors are held on the same day of the general election. In the event of an early general election, local elections are repeated on the same day of the early general election.
Foreign relations[]
Despite its relatively weak international position, Jakania retains a role in regional affairs. In recent years, the country has developed close relations with key Majatran powers Vanuku and Istalia as well as fellow Ahmadi countries like Solentia and Badara. Traditionally Jakania has maintained a difficult relationship with its northern neighbour Deltaria, primarily due to repeated Deltarian imperialist conquest of the country.
Military[]
The Jakanian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of Jakania. Jakanian Armed Forces consist of the Land Forces, the Naval Forces and the Air Force.
Economy[]
The economy of Jakania is primarily export-led, based around the oil and gas industry as well as the agricultural sector.
Agriculture[]
The agricultural sector has been a traditionally important part of society and the economy, particularly in the country's southern reigons.
Demographics[]
Ethnic groups[]
The majority of the country is ethnically Turjak. Significant minorities are Kalopian and Majatran. Majatran people in Jakania have traditionally been over-represented in institutions of economic and political power for a variety of historic and cultural reasons.
Language[]
Logo of the Jakanian Language Institute
According to the Constitution, there are three officially recognised languages of Jakania: Turjak, Kalopian and Majatran. In each case, legislation specifies that it is the Jakanian form of the language that is officially recognised. The Jakanian Language Institute is the primary body in charge of regulating languages in Jakania, including the three official languages as well as other minority languages and some non-native languages.
Religion[]
Jakania has no government policy concerning a state religion. Ahmadism was the official religion of Jakania before the 4910 constitutional reforms.
Urbanisation[]
In recent centuries there has been an increasing trend of urbanisation within the country and the country's major economic centres: Dokuz and Mesul have experienced a significant increase in their population since Jakania's liberation in the Deltarian–Coalition War.
Nonetheless rural village communities retain an important role in the country's culture and politics. Traditional culture and lifestyle in these communities is particularly important and has had a major influence on political debate within the country, especially in terms of the role of religion in public life.
Culture[]
Film[]
Over the past century, the Jakanian film industry has undergone an international resurgence. Led in principal by the international streaming service evFilm, the country has achieved success at prestigious events such as the Rittersheim Film Festival and the Academy Awards. Notable figures in the Jakanian cinematic revival include documentarian Yilma Bal and Lost Space star Acun Sunay.
Music[]
Music in Jakanian incorporates a diverse set of musical traditions and trends, ranging from classical to modern. Among the country's most well-known and successful exports is Sezgin Yakin, who gives his name to the largest airport in Dokuz. Yakin became an international pop sensation in the 42nd century and continued to sell records and large tours for decades after his breakthrough.
Notable within the country's music industry is the Jakanian folk tradition, especially popularly among rural populations in the northern regions of the country. Among the most significant names in this genre is Aktay Demirkan, who represented the country at the Festival of Musical Arts in Terra in 4782.
Cuisine[]
Jakanian woman preparing mantı, a type of dumpling
The cuisine of Jakania is an example of the country's position at the centre of a cultural crossroads in Majatra. Despite heavy influence from Majatran dominance in the region, particularly during the second millennium, Jakanian cuisine shares many elements and customs with other Jelbo-Tukaric countries and even with some Goa-Shown regions.
Especially in the eastern regions of the country and along the southern coast, there are notable similarities with Kalopian and Istalian culinary traditions.
Sport[]
Oil wrestling match in Jakania
Archery is the official national sport of Jakania. Oil wrestling, known in Turjak as yağlı güreş, is also recognised as historically important national sport. Wrestlers wear a type of trouser known as kisbet or kispet, and are doused in olive oil. Oil wrestling is a culture tradition shared by many of the Jelbic peoples and festivals are common throughout western Majatra.
In modern times the most popular sport, however, has typically been football. Jakanian domestic club football and the Jakania national football team are both overseen by the Jakanian Football Federation. In international competitions, the country has achieved moderate success, having competed in many IFF World Cups and Majatran Cups.
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