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|capital = [[Lichai]] | |capital = [[Lichai]] | ||
|largest_city = [[Lichai]] | |largest_city = [[Lichai]] | ||
|official_languages = Quonish | |official_languages = [[Quonish language|Quonish]] | ||
|ethnic_groups = | |ethnic_groups = | ||
|religion = {{wp|Christian}}<br>[[M'acunism]] | |religion = {{wp|Christian}}<br>[[M'acunism]] | ||
|demonym = | |demonym = Netan (noun)<br>Netanic (adjective)<br>Netansetts (plural) | ||
Netanic (adjective)<br> | |government_type = {{wp|Federation#De_facto_federations|Semi-federal}} {{wp|assembly-independent republic}} under an {{wp|anocracy|authoritarian semi-democracy}} | ||
Netansetts (plural) | |leader_title1 = [[Autocrat of the Netansetts|Autocrat]] | ||
|government_type = | |leader_name1 = Maitsoi Taphanso | ||
|leader_title1 = Autocrat of the Netansetts | |leader_title2 = [[Chief Minister of Netansett|Chief Minister]] | ||
|leader_name1 = Maitsoi Taphanso | |leader_name2 = T'iis Naalnish | ||
|leader_title2 = Chief Minister | |legislature = [[Netanic Urban Council|Urban Council]] | ||
|leader_name2 = T'iis Naalnish | |upper_house = | ||
|legislature = | |lower_house = | ||
|upper_house = | |established_event1 = Netanic League | ||
|lower_house = | |established_date1 = 1420 | ||
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|established_event2 = Autocracy established | |established_event2 = Autocracy established | ||
|established_date2 = 29 April [[1840]] | |established_date2 = 29 April [[1840]] | ||
|established_event3 = Independence secured | |||
|established_date3 = 1943 | |||
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|GDP_nominal = $296,451,040,715 | |GDP_nominal = $296,451,040,715 | ||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $15,605 | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = $15,605 | ||
|currency = Vempi | |currency = Vempi | ||
|currency_code = | |currency_code = NEV | ||
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|calling_code = | |calling_code = [[Telephone numbers in Netansett|+932]] | ||
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'''Netansett''', officially the '''Dominion of Netansett''', is a country in [[Cusinaut]]. It is neighbored by [[ | '''Netansett''', officially the '''Dominion of Netansett''' ([[Quonish language|Quonish]]: ''Netansettee Gil'ahana''), is a country located in south-central [[Cusinaut]], a subcontinent located in northwest [[Crona]]. It is neighbored by the [[Algosh Republic]], a protectorate of [[Urcea]], to the north, [[Canespa]] to the west, [[New Harren]], a [[benefactor confederacy]] under the presidency of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]], to the east, and the [[Kiravia|Kiravian]] [[Overseas Regions|overseas region]] of [[Porfíria]] to the south. It is a semi-federal state where the main subdivisions of the nation have their own legislative assemblies and subnational ministries all the while the central government retains very strong oversight over these subnational entities. | ||
The Netanic people trace their ancestry to some of the earliest prehistoric settlers in Cusinaut from [[Alshar]], with some of the oldest archaeological sites on the subcontinent appearing within Netansett territory. A cohesive Netanic culture began to emerge with the advent and spread of writing during the early medieval period, with a unified Netanic monarchy emerging by the 1400s. Netanic writing and language differentiates sharply from that of the rest of Cusinaut, whose writing and language is inspired by cross-[[Nysdra]] cultural exchange with [[Varshan]] and other places. As an isolationist society, the Netanic people fought to keep their borders closed to both their neighbors and the [[Occident]], resulting in a series of brutal wars with the [[Algosh people]] and later [[Northern Confederation]] | The Netanic people trace their ancestry to some of the earliest prehistoric settlers in Cusinaut from [[Alshar]], with some of the oldest archaeological sites on the subcontinent appearing within Netansett territory. A cohesive Netanic culture began to emerge with the advent and spread of writing during the early medieval period, with a unified Netanic monarchy emerging by the 1400s. Netanic writing and language differentiates sharply from that of the rest of Cusinaut, whose writing and language is inspired by cross-[[Nysdra]] cultural exchange with [[Varshan]] and other places. As an isolationist society, the Netanic people fought to keep their borders closed to both their neighbors and the [[Occident]], resulting in a series of brutal wars with the [[Algosh people]] and later [[Northern Confederation]]. | ||
In the | In the early modern period, [[Kiravia]] militarily subjugated the Netanic state but did not establish economic overlordship or settler colonies beyond the immediate coastal littral, which became [[Porfiria]]; accordingly, the arrival of the colonial era changed very little beyond becoming part of Porfírian colonial claims. In the place of the old monarchy, the eight social tribes established the Hukon League, which eventually became the official representative of indigenous people in the territory claimed by Kiravia; it concluded the Treaty of Vittēmur in [[1773]], which created a line beyond which [[Occidental]]s could not settle. The Vittēmur line eventually became a jurisdictional boundary between the colonial Porfírian government and the Hukon League, and today forms Netansett's southern border. During the 19th century, the Hukon League would begin social and political integration of its various constituent elements while also gradually gaining further autonomy from the Porfírian colonial government. | ||
This era of Netansett is known primarily as the "export society", wherein the Netanic people managed to maintain independence by becoming a reliable provider of goods to the global market; in turn, the society and state gradually transformed to support this economic model. In the 19th century, the pre-modern Netanic confederated state was reformed into a centralized state. The Netanic people voluntarily | In the 18th century, the Netanic people began to grow {{wp|tobacco}}, {{wp|indigo}}, and other cash crops originally present in the [[Occident]], remaining mostly isolated but funding the state and small economy with highly controlled cash crop exports. This era of Netansett is known primarily as the "export society", wherein the Netanic people managed to maintain independence by becoming a reliable provider of goods to the global market; in turn, the society and state gradually transformed to support this economic model. In the 19th century, the pre-modern Netanic confederated state was reformed into a centralized state. The Netanic people voluntarily opted to put an end to their long-time isolationism and joined the [[League of Nations]] in the 1950s. | ||
After the [[Algosh coup|fall of the Northern Confederation]] in 2009, the Netanic people resumed their centuries-long skirmishing with [[Algoquona]], the new Algosh state. Within this context, the Netanic found new allies in the [[Occident]]. Throughout the 2010s, the Netanic state began a rapid period of military and infrastructure modernization while importing Occidental government advisors and cultural materials. It participated in the [[Final War of the Deluge]], fighting against Algoquona and receiving territory at the conclusion of the war. Foreign investment has led Netansett to possess one of the world's fastest growing economies. The economic growth has largely outpaced social and political reform, leading to significant domestic political unrest since [[2010]], with limited efforts towards democratic reform made to improve Occidental ties. Observers have noted the growing {{wp|middle class}} has been becoming increasingly disillusioned with the traditional ruling cliques and planter aristocracy that once held complete dominance and control over Netanic society. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Netansett is the traditional | ''Netansett'' is the traditional indigenous name for the geographic region the country occupies, its rough translation being "wooded hills". For many years, and even up until Netansett's admission into the [[League of Nations]] in the 1950s for some countries, the country was given the [[Coscivian]]-originated {{wp|exonym}} of "Huconia", itself being derived from the [[Hukon League]], which was a tribal league under the sovereignty of [[Porfiria]]. This term was formally disavowed in [[1910]] as the nation's government began to request other nations to refer to it by its indigenous {{wp|endonym}} of "Netansett", though some nations have continued to insist on using "Huconia" in diplomatic relations for the next forty years. The name of the Hukon League is derived from the Treaty of Hukon, which was named after a then-major village in modern Netansett. The term was never officially adopted by the people of Netansett themselves. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Netansett is a lacklocked country sitting in south-central [[Cusinaut]]. It sits entirely below the {{ | Netansett is a lacklocked country sitting in south-central [[Cusinaut]]. It sits entirely below the {{wp|Arctic Circle}}. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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While the Netanic were not unique among the peoples of Cusinaut in developing writing, most linguists and historians agree they are the only people in Cusinaut to have independently developed writing, given that most other Cusinaut language alphabets borrow significantly from the common tradition of [[Varshan]] and the [[North Songun civilization]] that filtered north through the [[Nysdra]]. This unique literary style contributed later to the sense of alienness that Netanic people felt from their Cusinautic neighbors, an alienation that would eventually result in the establishment of an isolationist society. | While the Netanic were not unique among the peoples of Cusinaut in developing writing, most linguists and historians agree they are the only people in Cusinaut to have independently developed writing, given that most other Cusinaut language alphabets borrow significantly from the common tradition of [[Varshan]] and the [[North Songun civilization]] that filtered north through the [[Nysdra]]. This unique literary style contributed later to the sense of alienness that Netanic people felt from their Cusinautic neighbors, an alienation that would eventually result in the establishment of an isolationist society. | ||
====Netanic state established==== | ====Netanic state established==== | ||
Although the Netanic people had always shared a similar culture, the growth of neighboring rivals precipitated the establishment of a confederated government. The rise of the power of the [[Algosh people]] among others in Cusinaut presented military danger to the Netanic people. According to Netanic histories, the ruler of the modern city of Tsaile, a man called King Sání, called together the other Netanic cities and tribes to a major meeting at Tsaile. According to the traditional version, Sání made an impassioned plea for the Netanic to band together against their enemies, lest they all be destroyed. In a dramatic show, Sání locked the doors and brought in his forty daughters, marrying all of them to the various notables and tribal leaders on the spot, creating the dynastic connections necessary for the establishment of the Netanic League. Most historians believe this tale is a legend, but Sání was a real historical figure and is believed to have been the first leader of the Netanic League, formed in around 1420 AD. For the next four centuries, the Netanic League - sometimes referred to as the Netanic Kingdom - would bind together the Netanic people into a loose confederation which entailed common defense and, increasingly, an open internal trade market. Throughout the rule of the Netanic League, its members eventually coalesced into twelve major socio-political groups similar to kinship groups which retained the historiographical designation of "tribe", though they functioned in a similar fashion to estates in [[Estate (Urcea)|Urcea]] and [[Estate (Caphiria)|Caphiria]]. | Although the Netanic people had always shared a similar culture, the growth of neighboring rivals precipitated the establishment of a confederated government. The rise of the power of the [[Algosh people]] among others in Cusinaut presented military danger to the Netanic people. According to Netanic histories, the ruler of the modern city of Tsaile, a man called King Sání, called together the other Netanic cities and tribes to a major meeting at Tsaile. According to the traditional version, Sání made an impassioned plea for the Netanic to band together against their enemies, lest they all be destroyed. In a dramatic show, Sání locked the doors and brought in his forty daughters, marrying all of them to the various notables and tribal leaders on the spot, creating the dynastic connections necessary for the establishment of the Netanic League. Most historians believe this tale is a legend, but Sání was a real historical figure and is believed to have been the first leader of the Netanic League, formed in around 1420 AD. For the next four centuries, the Netanic League - sometimes referred to as the Netanic Kingdom - would bind together the Netanic people into a loose confederation which entailed common defense and, increasingly, an open internal trade market. Throughout the rule of the Netanic League, its members eventually coalesced into twelve major socio-political groups similar to kinship groups which retained the historiographical designation of "tribe", though they functioned in a similar fashion to estates in [[Estate (Urcea)|Urcea]] and [[Estate (Caphiria)|Caphiria]]. | ||
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===Hukon League=== | ===Hukon League=== | ||
The destruction of the Netanic League splintered the twelve tribes, who all sought divergent interests under new Kiravian overlordship. Gradually, four of the twelve would disintegrate due to land seizures in the coastal littoral by Kiravia, leaving eight remaining. After decades of economic and sometimes-military squabbling in the hinterlands of Porfiria, the eight remaining tribes forged the Hukon League which would officially represent the indigenous people in the colony. | The destruction of the Netanic League splintered the twelve tribes, who all sought divergent interests under new Kiravian overlordship. Gradually, four of the twelve would disintegrate due to land seizures in the coastal littoral by Kiravia, leaving eight remaining. After decades of economic and sometimes-military squabbling in the hinterlands of Porfiria, the eight remaining tribes forged the Hukon League which would officially represent the indigenous people in the colony. | ||
===Independence=== | ===Independence=== | ||
===Subservience period=== | ===Subservience period=== | ||
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As part of the overall plan to Occidentalize the nation's economy, Autocrat Maitsoi Taphanso implemented a policy in [[2018]] to seize plots of land for the construction of major infrastructure, such as highways in exchange for half of fair market value. This program inevitably put the government and ruling classes in opposition to the nation's powerful planter classes, as their cash crop farms occupied the vast majority of the land area in the interior part of Netansett. Several attempts were made by leading planters to end the policy, but by [[2024]] it was clear these efforts had failed. In response, about a third of the Council of Ministers and the Chief Minister, aligned with the planters and owning large plots of lands themselves, resigned in protest. This had the effect of both alienating the planter class from the political ruling elite Tsailists but also practically removing the influence of the planters in government. Accordingly, between [[2025]] and [[2030]], the rate of land seizures accelerated, except many of these lands were auctioned off to private Netanic economic interests or even to foreign investers, deeply angering the planter elite. This divide set the administration of Autocrat Taphanso and the planter elite on a political collision course in the 2030s. | As part of the overall plan to Occidentalize the nation's economy, Autocrat Maitsoi Taphanso implemented a policy in [[2018]] to seize plots of land for the construction of major infrastructure, such as highways in exchange for half of fair market value. This program inevitably put the government and ruling classes in opposition to the nation's powerful planter classes, as their cash crop farms occupied the vast majority of the land area in the interior part of Netansett. Several attempts were made by leading planters to end the policy, but by [[2024]] it was clear these efforts had failed. In response, about a third of the Council of Ministers and the Chief Minister, aligned with the planters and owning large plots of lands themselves, resigned in protest. This had the effect of both alienating the planter class from the political ruling elite Tsailists but also practically removing the influence of the planters in government. Accordingly, between [[2025]] and [[2030]], the rate of land seizures accelerated, except many of these lands were auctioned off to private Netanic economic interests or even to foreign investers, deeply angering the planter elite. This divide set the administration of Autocrat Taphanso and the planter elite on a political collision course in the 2030s. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Netansett is an {{wp|autocracy|autocratic}} republic, | {{main|Politics of Netansett}} | ||
Netansett is a {{wp|federation#De_facto_federations|semi-federal}} {{wp|assembly-independent republic}} under an {{wp|anocracy|authoritarian semi-democracy}}. The current form of government that runs Netansett is often described by many countries as an {{wp|autocracy|autocratic}} republic, which has been in power since 1840, it having succeeded the confederal Kiravic dependency of the [[Hukon League]]. The international community, specifically the [[League of Nations]] considers Netansett to have a "mostly fair" electoral system through various observations over the years, with voter suppression being surprisingly low despite the consistently low {{wp|voter turnout}}. Netansett is notable for being a highly-centralized federation, often being given the term "semi-federation" due to the high central government oversight. | |||
===Executive=== | ===Executive=== | ||
{{main|Autocrat of the Netansetts|Council of Ministers (Netansett)}} | |||
Most governing authority is consolidated and established in the person of the nation's {{wp|chief executive}}; this position is usually referred to as the [[Autocrat of the Netansetts|Autocrat]]. According to the [[Constitution of Netansett|constitution]], the Autocrat nominally shares the responsibility of governance with the Council of Ministers, the official advisory body to the Autocrat comprising of various ministerial heads that are appointed by the Autocrat himself, and the Urban Council, the nation's {{wp|unicameralism|unicameral}} legislature. In practice, the Autocrat wields significant authority in many aspects of Netansett's government, and generally rules for life; very few Autocrats have chosen to retire. Despite the largely powerful role held by the Autocrat, most Netanic Autocrats since the 1930s have ruled as {{wp|benevolent dictators|benevolent leaders}}, opting to allow for elected representatives who have limited power as well as granting the citizenry token {{wp|civil liberties}}. Whenever an Autocrat passes away or retires, an election is held wherein candidates are selected from amongst the membership of the Council of Ministers and the Urban Council and are voted directly by the populace. There are currently no known legal methods of forcibly removing an Autocrat from power, mostly due to the Autocrat almost always having the loyalty of the military as well as there having been no precedent for such a hypothetical eventuality. | |||
The [[Council of Ministers (Netansett)|Council of Ministers]] is nominally the official advisory body and the {{wp|cabinet (government)|governing cabinet}}. Its membership comprises entirely of appointees selected by the Autocrat, and the constitution states that the Council shares executive power with the Autocrat, with the latter serving as the chair of all Council meetings. In actuality, the Council serves as a collegiate mouthpiece for the Autocrat, with all members being personal friends and associates of the Autocrat. Ministers generally remain in the Council for approximately a decade before voluntarily retiring; this custom allows for the Council to remain dynamic over long periods of time, though their successors are often their proteges who have been trained with the expectation that they would be guaranteed a seat once their predecessor retires. The head of the Council of Ministers is the [[Chief Minister of Netansett]], who typically serves as the Autocrat's {{wp|second-in-command}} in a capacity similar to that of a {{wp|vice president}} in most {{wp|presidential republics}}. | |||
===Legislature=== | ===Legislature=== | ||
{{main|Netanic Urban Council}} | |||
The [[Netanic Urban Council|Urban Council]] is the {{wp|uncameralism|unicameral}} legislature of Netansett. It is comprised of forty members, each representing the largest municipalities and townships, and is elected by the general public under a system of {{wp|proportional representation}}. The constitution gives the Urban Council significant budgetary oversight, but in practice membership is seen as honorary which usually marks each member out for future responsibilities that could win them an appointment into the Council of Ministers. Many international observers have noted that the membership of the Urban Council always consists of both members of the planter aristocracy and friends and associates of either the incumbent Autocrat or a previous Autocrat. There is no set amount of years for a term in the Urban Council, with the average being seven to nine years before the Autocrat dissolves the current session of the Urban Council to make way for a legislative election. Very few people outside of the planter aristocracy or an Autocrat's inner circle has been able to be elected into the Urban Council, and those that have are often those who have won the Autocrat's favor. | |||
===Local governance=== | ===Local governance=== | ||