Lodamun

Democratic Republic of Lodamun

Motto:Laboristoj de la Mondo, Unite! Anthem:National Anthem of Lodamun Provinces in Lodamun Andalay - Rapula - Norstavan - Kregon Golavia Nation Founded 2037 Capital Monsburg Largest City Lodamun Metropolitan District Language(s) English Government Government Type Parliamentary-presidental Republic President Hedwig Demoney (MPoL) Speaker of Congress Legislature Federal Congress Demographics Dominant Ethnicity Lodamunese Population 99,743,231(3553 census) Area 1,590,600 km² Other Drives on the right Currency LOD Internet TLD .lo Nation ID Number 19

The Democratic Republic of Lodamun, often referred to simply as Lodamun, is a union of five distinct provinces that create a nation of over 99 million people. The country is located on the northern tip of the continent of Seleya and has been in existence since August 2037, making it one of the oldest in the world. GEOGRAPHICAL INFO AND POPULATION GOES HERE

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Etymology

WORK IN PROGRESS

The latter part of the name Lodamun: '-mun', may originate from the Akigan word 'mun' meaning 'to beg', or could be a reference to a 'maund' - a small basket held out by beggars for money.

Geography

Lodamun has a wonderfully diverse geography. It is possible for Lodamese to sunbathe on the golden beaches of Andalay before traversing through the semi-tropical jungles of the interior, and finally climbing the snow topped peaks of the Kalistani Mountain Range in southern Kregon.

Physical

Physical Map of Lodamun

Lodamun is broken up by three major mountain ranges. The Andalayan Mountains in eastern Golavia are the lowest range, their rolling slopes covered in terraced farming. The Sorbanikan Mountains, reaching from eastern Valruzia through western Kregon and into Rapula, have historically provided a western bulwark that protected the Kingdom of Kregon from nearly all invaders. Finally, the tallest of the Lodamun mountain ranges are the Kalistani Peaks, which provide a natural border with Baltusia in the south and Kalistan in the east.

Interestingly, the V shape created by the adjoining of the Sorbanikan Mountains and the Kalistani Peaks, bisected by the Lindar River, forms the Kregon Plateau, one of the most intensely cultivated regions in the world, producing a wide variety of crops in perfect agricultural conditions.

The nations largest waterway is the Lindar River, which starts deep in Valruzia, before cutting a path through the valley that separates the Sorbanikan Mountains from the Kalistani Peaks. The river continues through Kregon and Golavia, before reaching the sea near the port of Jorka.

Norstavan is covered with many river deltas and is the gateway for goods entering Lodamun from the east. There are also many shipping industries in Norstavan making it the country's top ship manufacturer.

Golavia has many lush forests and jungles which makes it a prime location for the lumber industry. Farming is also important to eastern Golavians.

Inner Rapula and the whole of Kregon are traditionally much cooler and are home to several mountain ranges. Mountains and valleys are located across the two regions.

Lodamun from space

Climate

As mentioned previously the climate of Lodamun is as varied as its physical geography. Lodamun lies north of the equator, and thus has a fairly warm climate throughout the year. However snow is visible all year round in the Kalistani Peaks. Due to this Lodamun is a popular tourist destination, with its excellent beaches, and all year skiing.

Government and Politics

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The Lodamese Senate is the official governing body of Lodamun with each Republic having representation in it. In the past several political parties have battled each other in the Senate halls, which they would often look at their own Republic's viewpoints instead of working bi-partisanly this at times resulted in "blackouts" or legislative collapses. Lodamun has been dominated by both Monarchist and Republicanism parties in the past with their political ideals cast upon the nation; Lodamun has been ruled by several different Monarchs and Republics.

• The Lodamun Heads of State throughout its history are listed here.

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Foreign relations

Lodamun exercises global military influence but prefers to pull strings from behind than entangle itself in minor Terran disputes. This yielded centuries of peace for the United Republics while other nations engaged in destructive conflicts. Almost all countries have embassies in Port Andalay, and many have consulates around the country. Likewise, nearly all nations host Lodamese diplomatic missions. However, nations without limited or full diplomatic immunity typically operate from a single embassy with a bare-bones Lodamese staff.

Lodamun's foreign policy historically centers around Likatonia and blocking its expansion into Lodamese territory. In recent years, improving relations produced the current "complicated relationship" in which Lodamun and Likatonia have cooperated to form the Northern Seleya Alliance (NSA) as the primary economic, military, and cultural alliance in North Seleya.

The majority of Lodamun's military budget is spent on five carrier battle groups led by the LNS Andalay, LNS Kregon, LNS Golavia, LNS Norstavan, and LNS Rapula. Naval operations are based in Alken, Golavia. With limited funds dedicated to a large army, the Lodamese military is focused on projected naval and air power with a small, well-trained army focused on defending Lodamun.

Lodamun's nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons stockpiles are unknown, but its government has reserved the right to use them and has done so during the Rapulan War.

Administrative divisions

Lodamun consists of five regions, officially known as states. They are: Andalay, Golavia, Kregon, Norstavan, and Rapula. They have been united, forming Lodamun, since its creation.

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Economy

Lodamun's location on the continent make it a key location for trade: it is easily reachable by four other continents. Also due to its location migration is also a contributing factor to the economy. 

The Lodamese International Stock Exchange (LISE) is located in Port Andalay and the financial services sector is a major part of Andalay's economy.

Golavia's largest sector is based on tourism.

Kregon is Lodamun's agricultural heartland.

Norstavan is Lodamun's most industrial region and is known throughout the country as being the "shipping capital" of Lodamun. It has a large shipbuilding industry which is the biggest employer in the region, and numerous ports. The shipbuilding industry was started by the early Hulstrian immigrants who moved to Lodamun to escape from communism. Construction is also a strong sector of the economy, and Norstavan in general is a very industrial region. Norstavans are notable for being left-wing compared to the rest of Lodamun.

Like Golavia, Rapula's economy depends heavily on tourism.

NATIONAL ECONOMY

Demographics

FOR NOW

Religious Makeup of Lodamun as of 3246

• Christian: 49%

• Lutheran: 17%

• Catholic: 15%

• Atheism: 14%

• Islam: 2%

• Native Religions: 1%

• Other: 2%

Culture

Lodamun as a whole does not have a single culture per se; instead, each region has it's own culture and traditions. However, the majority of Lodamese citizens embrace not only the culture and traditions of their own region, but also participate in the culture and traditions of other regions too. Furthermore, Lodamun has a high number of immigrants and people whose ancestors came from abroad which makes Lodamun's culture even more diverse. It could be suggested that Lodamese culture is a blend of not only five cultures, but also a bland of the cultures of many other countries too.

Andalay and Golavia were traditionally royalist due to the large Hulstrian and Hulstrian Lodamese population living there. Large castles and palaces are evident in both regions despite Lodamun traditionally being a republican nation. Ancestors of once royal families that date back to the period of the United Kingdoms of Lodamun still have influence in those areas.

KREGON 

NORSTAVAN

RAPULA

Nationwide, citizens enjoy the many rivers for them to fish and the Lodamese enjoy the outdoors and rural activities. Furthermore, the majority of the population still live in the countryside or in small, scattered towns, rather than in cities around Lodamun. 

In terms of religion, historically the population of Lodamun has been primarily Hosian. Atheism, agnosticism, and humanism have been on the rise and the Lodamese are known for being tolerant of most religions and of those who do not believe in any religion. Lodamun also has a number of native religions that still exist today but these are mostly secretive or undocumented.