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| Capital (and largest city) |
Baatrynsentii | ||
| Language official |
Kunigo, Panmuan | ||
| others | Jelbic (de facto, de jure not recognized) | ||
| Religion main |
53.2% Daenism | ||
| others | 28.6% Folk religions 9.5% Hosianism • 6.3% Abjurantism • 3.2% Aurorianism 4.9% Ahmadism • 3.6% Israism • 1.3% Abadism 3.8% Irreligious/Other | ||
| Ethnic Groups main |
82% Mu-Tze | ||
| others | Sekowan - 5% Bianjie - 5% Kunihito - 5% Jelbic - 3% | ||
| Demonym | Mukō, Mungeric | ||
| Area | 2,020,000 km² | ||
| Population | 62,452,273 (5426 estimate) | ||
| GDP Total: |
12,567,983,441 | ||
| per capita | 3,435 NVG | ||
| Established | April 20, 5603 (joined the UGR) | ||
| Currency | Gaoic Tō (GRT) | ||
| Drives on the | right | ||
Mu-Tze or Mukō (Kunigo: 懞好, Panmuan: ᠮᠤᠩᠭᠥᠷ, Мунгөр, Mungör), is a region in northern Dovani. Mu-Tze covers an area of 2,020,000 square kilometers (1,255,170 miles), with a population of 67,950,705. It is primarily home to the Panmuan ethnicity with a Gao-Showan culture. It is currently administered by the United Gaoic Republic and is home to its capital, Chukyo.
Much of the region is comprised of sprawling, verdant fertile croplands, hills and flatlands, alongside the mountains of the Huotet Plateau, edging along Mu-Tze's west and southwest border. Post-colonial Mu-Tze was initially a sovereign state as a result of the union of former Sekowan colonies of Argos and Cho'kun under Vanukean colonial rule.
Mu-Tze was subsumed into the United Gaoic Republic following the Gaoic Spring in 5603.
Etymology[]
The native name of Mu-Tze is Mungor, as recognized in the nation's main languages: Panmuan and Kunigo. Formerly, three other languages - Vanukean, Dundorfian, and Jelbic - were used in the nation, but have since been discarded as remnants of colonial rule.
"Mūngör" in Panmuan is a compound of the middle Classical Panmuan "Mingg-a" (ᠮᠢᠩᠭ᠌ᠠ᠋)[1], meaning "thousand", and "Ger" (ᠭᠡᠷ)[2], meaning "house". Mungor thus means "Thousand Houses". The "Mū" element is a couplet of the modern word "Myanga" (мянга), also meaning "one thousand". Phonetically, it is believed that the term originated sounding something like "Мянга - гэр", before the "ja" sound was softened to a "ju" and the "ga" sound was lost to become "Мюнгэр". Later, the "ju" sound dropped its' initial voiced palatal approximant whilst the "e" sound deepened to an "ö", becoming "Мунгөр". Finally, sometime near the modern era the first vowel was elongated and became a long "u", evolving into the modern "Муунгөр".
Similarly, "Mu-Tze", a more antiquated endonym, is pronounced natively as "Mūnsajr". Mūnsajr is thought to be a compound of Middle Panmuan "Minkg-a" (ᠮᠢᠨᠺᠭᠠ᠋), meaning "thousand", and "Sajr" (ᠰᠠᠶᠢᠷ), which was used to describe a pebbled area or riverbed[3]. "Mu-Tze" can then be thought to mean something equivalent to "Land of a Thousand Rivers".
The Gaoic Characters used to transliterate Mu-Tze are "懞好", pronounced "Mukō" in Kunigo. They mean "honest good" or "sincere pleasantness".
History[]
Main article: History of New Verham
Main article: Political history of New Verham
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Geography and climate[]
At 2,020,000 km2 (1,255,170 sq mi), making it the largest nation in the world, beating out Valruzia by 89,500 km2. It lies within central Dovani, straddling the western shores of the Caltropic Lakes, and borders several nations; them being Ostland to the north, Seko to the west, and Statrica and Utari Mosir to the southwest. It also shares a coastal border with Midway, Liore, and Cifutingan, by a mere dozen kilometers.
The geography of New Verham is somewhat varied; consisting of verdant, rolling croplands in the centermost regions of the country and the west, comprising the former Sekowan colony of Argos. This area is traditionally regarded as the nation's historical "breadbasket", due in part to the rich, fertile soil native to the region. Beyond that, the Huotet Plateau traces across the nation's southern border, and hugs the western border with Seko, forming a natural, mountainous barrier. Grasslands and rolling hills compliment the nation's northern reaches bordering Ostland along with the eastern coasts, and dense forests cover the southern regions along the edges of the Huotet Plateau, in the nation's majority Vanukean-speaking regions.
Climate[]
New Verham's climate features hot summers and bitterly cold winters, with temperature averages during the winter season commonly reaching well below zero. Most of New Verham's winter cold fronts come in from neighboring Ostland in the north, and occasionally Seko to the west along the Huotet Plateau, often bringing heavy snows and biting winds. Warmer temperatures during the winter can be found in the southernmost regions, including the coast. The capital, Baatyrnsentii, which lies somewhat within the nation's western interior, a few miles from the eastern coasts, is regularly battered during the wintertime with high snows. Summers are often short, where most of the nation's precipitation falls during its rainy season, and winters are often long.
Demographics[]
New Verham's total population as estimated in 5093 was 67,950,705 people. A variety of age groups make up New Verham's population, with people aged 30-60 years old comprising 53% of the population. Other population statistics included people under 30 years old making up 21% of the population, and those over 60 years old making up 26% of the population.
The country is dominated by the Mu-Tze ethnicity, a Panmuan-speaking Gao-Showan people group. Ethnic Mu-Tze comprise around 82% of the population, comprising a variety of local Panmuan dialects. Significant minority groups include ethnic Sekowans at 5%, ethnic Bianjie at 5%, ethnic Kunihito at 5%, and ethnic Jelbics at 3%. Vanukeans and Dundorfians formerly composed minority populations but were expulsed by later nationalist pogroms.
Government and politics[]
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Administrative divisions[]
New Verham is divided into 31 provinces, below which are numerous counties. Baatrynsentii is governed separately as a National Capital District (NCD).
Economy[]
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Infrastructure[]
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Culture[]
Visual Arts[]
Historically art made in New Verham served a religious function, and in turn referenced religious texts. Sculptures, often made of bronze, were a common feature of religious art by the dominant Mu-Tze, often showing deities of Daenism. A number of great works have traditionally been attributed by scholars to heads of religion in New Verham, the most famous being from Ganbaatar.
It was not around the 19th century did art in New Verham take on a more realistic style of painting. This contributed many centuries of an artistic renaissance in the country, which ended around the first military coup in the 4700s, with the government censoring traditional art pieces and favoring nationalist-inspired pieces. When the new republic was formed in 5091, modernism briefly returned to the art scene in the country.
Post-civil war, art has flourished once again in New Verham, with a broad array of styles and themes being present.
Architecture[]
Owing to the dominance of the Mu-Tze, most dwellings in the flatlands of the country consists of short, round buildings, known both as a yurt and a ger. The word ger is often preferred by nationalists, as the word yurt is a loanword brought over from Vanuku. While most are circular in shape, some can be seen sporting more angular styles, or appear as more boxy.
In major cities and towns across the country, the colonial influence of Vanuku and the cultural syncretism of the New Verhamese people is on full display, with a mix of Vanukean-inspired architecture dotting the capital, Baatrynsentii and the south of the country, whereas traditional Dundorfian architecture is featured in the north along the border with Ostland, where most of the nation's Dundorfian-speaking population lives.
Some of the most vibrant architecture in New Verham comes naturally from religious buildings. Often featuring an array of vibrant colors and intricate artworks, several are major tourist destionations nationwide, and are protected as historical sites by the government. The most famous is the Grand Daenist Temple in Baatrynsentii, which is alleged to be the largest Daenist temple in Dovani.
Music[]
The music of New Verham is influenced by a broad variety of styles, due to the nation's history as a colony by both Seko and Vanuku. Though traditional Mu-Tze music are strongly influenced by Daenism and folk religions, alongside nature and a nomadic lifestyle. Internationally, the most well-known music of New Verham is throat-singing, known in Panmuan as khoomei. Numerous festivals around throat-singing are held across the country, with many famous artists performing.
More western musical themes such as rock and pop made their entry in the 20th century, and like visual arts, experienced a renaissance of styles, before suffering repression under the various military regimes of the 4700s and beyond. Rock, pop, and even heavy metal became emerged as popular genres, and still gain fans to this day.
Recently, genres such as hip-hop, rap, and techno music have begun to flourish, alongside boy and girl bands - colloquially referred to as VyerPop or simply VPop, a combination of the native name of the country, Vyerkhem, with pop.
Media[]
Freedom of the press in New Verham is relatively new; historically, independent media outlets were subject to harsh censorship by military governments, and were given only approved materials to print and broadcast, almost always heavily biased towards the ruling government, and featured propaganda. Few independent media outlets were allowed, and mostly only existed due to favors by wealthy elites among corrupt officials. The government oversaw most publishing during this period, with the largest newspaper being the New Verham News Agency, operating doubly as a news station - both of which still exist to this day.
Under the Shudargaünen administration and subsequent reestablishment of a democracy, independent news outlets formed for the first time in decades. Over 250 print and broadcasting outlets operate in the country, but the ones with the largest reader and viewer shares are the New Verham News Agency, Baru Banstill Courant, Daily Messenger, Red Dawn, Verham Times, and News of the Nation.
Most New Verhamese citizens state that their primary sources of information come from television and the internet, with print seeing a decline in recent years. As many as 52% of citizens receive their news from television, while an estimated 48% receive it from the internet.
New Verhamese cuisine[]
New Verhamese cuisine is generally separated into the categories of pastoralist and sedentary. The Mu-Tze people were traditionally pastoralist nomads who lived primarily off of herds that produced dairy and meat. The most common pastoralist dishes include foods such as dumplings or mutton, with Khorkhog being considered a local delicacy. Dairy products are also popular, with the traditional sun-dried Byaslag considered the national cheese.. Bitter cold temperatures during harsh winters have reflected the national diet, with many Mu-Tze favoring cured meats with minimal seasoning for traditional large meals. In large cities, many dishes can be found, but the simplest, most widely found "fast food" comes in the form of meat-filled dumplings, known as "buuz".
However, the influence of Seko and other regional powers led to the wide spread and adoption of agricultural life, which introduced grains, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and fungi into the New Verhamese diet. Due to the west's fertile farmland, vegetables are often a common staple of most dishes, with carrots, lettuce, cabbage and many others being found with meals.
Sports and festivals[]
A variety of festivals are celebrated in New Verham, the most famous of which being Naadam, which combines traditional Mu-Tze sports with modern customs. It is often celebrated during the most comfortable months during the summer, for around two weeks. Typical sports practiced include archery, wrestling, and horse racing.
Due to the deep ties to the land, horse racing is central to the culture of the dominant Mu-Tze. Long-distance races are often a favorite during Naadam, followed by trick riding. Wrestling is also a particular favorite, often named the most popular sport in the country, even over football. Typically, wrestling is practiced near the end of Naadam, and is usually the highlight of the event. The Mu-Tze's unique form of wrestling, which combines ancient styles with martial arts is thought to have originated in the country several centuries ago, influenced by Sekowan colonial rule. As many as several hundred wrestlers from different cities participate each year. Freestyle wrestling has also been practiced for several decades.
Oftentimes during the winter months, cross-country skiing, bobsledding, downhill sledding, and skeet shooting are popular sports. Alongside the Aguu An, which is often held during the spring during mild temperatures, hunting is also practiced during the winter.
In recent years, western sports have gradually gained popularity in the country. Football is gaining popularity nationwide. Amateur boxing is also popular, with several clubs dedicated to the sport being found nationwide. Basketball is also popular with the nation's dominant Mu-Tze, with over sixteen regional teams competing for the national championship each year.
New Verham has often excelled at sports such as the previously-mentioned archery, as well as target shooting. Other endurance sports include marathon running, with a national run being held along the eastern coast, finishing at the capital, Baatrynsentii.
The most celebrated festival in the country is referred to as the Aguu An, or "Great Hunt". Dozens of citizens volunteer to hunt small and mid-sized game after they are released in the rolling hills of the country's west and central regions, using traditional hunting methods and techniques passed on for hundreds of years. In recent years, the Aguu An has been criticized by animal welfare groups, who believe that the practice is inhumane. Defenders have said that the Aguu An is conducted with animals such as deer, elk, and other species that are in large numbers, in order to bring them down and prevent them from becoming invasive and damaging local ecosystems.