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 The BPR did enact a number of land-use policies that took away what nascent private property laws had been enacted in the early 20th century, but their was very little privately held property in the regions they controlled so these reforms were largely symbolic. The government created a Revolutionary Peoples Liberation Army which boasted, on average, 5,000 troops and a further 15,000 guerillas. While not significant in number these troops were enough to engage, confound, and occasionally defeat the Army of Bulkh throughout the 70s.
+==Society==
+{{Pie chart
+| radius = 100
+| thumb = right
+| caption = Self-reported ethnic origin in Bulkh (2030)
+| other =
+| label1 = {{wp|Arab}}
+| value1 =62.4
+| color1 =CadetBlue
+| label2 ={{wp|Bedouin}}
+| value2 =22.8
+| color2 =DarkCyan
+| label3 =[[Ebidi]]
+| value3 =3.8
+| color3 =Brown
+| label4 = [[Occidental]]
+| value4 =2.8
+| color4 =#4169E1
+| label5 = other/multi-ethnic
+| value5 =8.2
+| color5 =NavajoWhite
+}}
+<gallery mode="packed">
+File:Bulkhawani_person_01.png|Bulkhawani business man
+File:Bulkhawani_person_02.png|Modern urbanite woman
+File:Bulkhawani_person_03.png|Bedouin woman in traditional wear
+File:Bulkhawani_person_04.png|Nadji woman in traditional wear
+File:Children living next to Daurra Oil Refinery in Iraq.jpg|Bulkhawani children
+File:001126-AlMutanabbi-Baghdad-IMG 8201-2.jpg|Bulkhawani man playing an oud in the street
+File:A_Bedouin_girl_in_Nuweiba_-_Egypt.jpg|Bedouin girl
+File:Bedouins_making_bread.jpg|Bedouins making bread which is gonna be covered in sand, I can feel it in my teeth, I hate it.
+</gallery>
+With 65% of its 1.5 million residents concentrated in coastal cities. The largest ethnic group, comprising 68%, are {{wp|Arab}} {{wp|Muslim}}s, further divided into subgroups like the politically powerful Umardi and the commercially engaged Najdi. Christians make up 20%, concentrated in the south and cities, while {{wp|Bedouin}} groups account for the remaining 12%. {{wp|Modern Standard Arabic|Standard Arabic}} and [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]] reign as official languages, while regional dialects and religious tongues are recognized within the states in which they occur. {{wp|Islam}}, primarily {{Wp|Sunni}}, dominates religious practice, though {{wp|Christianity}} maintains a strong presence. Society maintains a loose class system with a growing urban middle class, while Bedouin communities hold onto tight-knit tribal affiliations. Traditional gender roles persist, but progress towards women's empowerment is evident in recent years. Ethnic and religious tensions, social inequality, Bedouin integration challenges, and rapid urbanization's growing pains pose ongoing hurdles for Bulkh's diverse populace.
+===Religious demographics===
+{{Pie chart
+| radius = 100
+| thumb = right
+| caption = Self-reported religious affiliation in Bulkh (2030)
+| other =
+| label1 = {{wp|Sunni Islam}}
+| value1 =55.5
+| color1 =#3B7A57
+| label2 ={{wp|Suffi Islam}}
+| value2 =12.5
+| color2 =#4B6F44
+| label3 =[[Mercantile Reform Protestant]]ism
+| value3 =16.3
+| color3 =#1B1B1B
+| label4 = [[Catholicism]]
+| value4 =2.8
+| color4 =#800080
+| label5 = Animist/traditional religions
+| value5 =3.8
+| color5 =#7E5E60
+| label6 = {{wp|Jewish}}
+| value6 =.9
+| color6 =#4169E1
+| label7 = other/irreligious
+| value7 =8.2
+| color7 =NavajoWhite
+}}
+Faith plays a central role in shaping Bulkh's social fabric. 68% of the population identifies as {{wp|Muslim}}, primarily {{wp|Sunni}}. However, nuanced interpretations and cultural practices create a diverse religious landscape. Christianity finds fertile ground with 20% adherence, with [[Mercantile Reform Protestant]]ism and [[Catholicism]] forming the main denominations. Vestiges of the colonial past remain, with communities practicing Christian liturgical languages, like Latin.
+===Linguistic demographics===
+{{wp|Modern Standard Arabic|Standard Arabic}} serves as the official language, unifying discourse in government, education, and media. Regional dialects like Najdi and Wahanji Arabic resonate within their respective communities, while Bedouin groups preserve their unique heritage through diverse Arabic dialects. [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]], a reminder of the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire|colonial era]], remains present in pockets, primarily used in business and higher education.
+===Cuisine===
+<gallery mode="packed">
+File:Food in Israel.jpg|Falafel plate
+File:Persian cuisine - Kabab Koobideh.jpg|Kebab koobideh
+File:Kibbeh Nayyeh.jpg|Kibbeh
+</gallery>
+Common ingredients include {{wp|olives}} and {{wp|olive oil}}, {{wp|pitas}}, {{wp|honey}}, {{wp|sesame seeds}}, {{wp|dates}}, {{wp|sumac}}, {{wp|chickpeas}}, {{wp|mint}}, {{wp|rice}} and {{wp|parsley}}, and popular dishes include {{wp|kebabs}}, {{wp|dolmas}}, {{wp|falafel}}, {{wp|baklava}}, {{wp|yogurt}}, {{wp|doner kebab}}, {{wp|shawarma}} and {{wp|mulukhiyah}}. The region was also influenced by dumplings from [[Dolong]] brought through the [[Silk Road]]; {{wp|turmeric}} and other spices from [[Pukhgundi]]; {{wp|cloves}}, {{wp|peppercorns}} and {{wp|allspice}} from the [[Spice Islands]]; {{wp|okra}} from [[Kandara]], and {{wp|tomatoes}} from [[Crona]].
+Religion has impacted the cuisine by making {{wp|lamb}} the primary meat since {{wp|Muslim}}s do not eat pork, and beef was sacred under the [[Arunid Empire]] and therefore it's cultivation never took off. Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law but young urban cosmopolitans do imbibe alcohol. Palm wine is locally produced but all other alcohols are imported.
+====Alcohol====
+Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law and temperance has been a central point of [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]] at some points of the late modern period. These religious prohibitions, however, haven't eliminated alcohol consumption in Bulkh, especially in the 21st century, amongst a burgeoning population of young, [[Occidental|occidental]]y educated, urban cosmopolitans. Their once discreet defiance has become more overt in the last few decades and has given rise to a burgeoning drinking culture, thriving primarily in the bustling urban centers. [[Granquai Restaurant Chain]] has become a haven for young urbanites seeking to indulge in the sweet nectar of the Gods, hamdullah. While ostensibly serving a menu of local and international cuisine, Granquai's lounges features a place, discreetly tucked away from public view for these youth and offers a sense of community and liberation, away from the prying eyes of the generally conservative society. The young urban professional drinking scene in Bulkh extends beyond mere hedonism. It represents a generational shift, a quiet rebellion against stringent social norms. Young Bulkhiyeen, exposed to global influences through education and media, are increasingly questioning traditional values. Alcohol, in this context, becomes a tool of self-expression, a symbol of defiance against a conservative establishment.
+Palm wine is made locally from the sap of palm trees. It predates [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]]'s and {{Wp|Islam}}'s arrival in the region and enjoys a degree of cultural acceptance, especially in the {{wp|Bedouin}} community. Often associated with rural communities and traditional festivities, palm wine has been shielded from religious interference, but its alcohol content is artificially made lower out of respect for Islamic morays.
+===Architecture===
+<gallery mode="packed">
+File:0A1A7581.jpg
+File:Córdoba (5157827355).jpg
+File:Bab Oudaia2.jpg
+File:Pavillon Cour des Lions Alhambra Granada Spain.jpg
+</gallery>
+Much of the ancient surviving architecture in Bulkh is comprised of the {{wp|Islamic architecture|Islamic architectural style}} brought by the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]]. Much of these are religious buildings like mosques and masjid and other are government buildings primarily in the large urban settlements that would become the cities along the coasts. In the [[[[Timeline_of_major_world_events#Early_modern_history|early modern period]], architectural influences came primarily from the [[Occidental world]], especially the styles in [[Burgundie]]. These [[Levantia|Levantine]] styles persisted and even after the collapse of the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire]] and a resurgence of [[Occidental]] architectural motifs became the norm, especially in the late 20th century, after [[Operation Kipling]]. However, in the 1990s until now there has been a revival of more classical building methods, local building materials, architectural motifs reminiscent of Islamic styles of the past. While most urban cores reflect the more [[Occidental]] styles of the late 20th century and early 21st century, other less densely populated areas are much more visually reminiscent of the previous architectural styles. In the most remote areas, in the northern part of the country, the nomadic lifestyle of {{wp|Bedouins}} has led to an almost complete absence of permanent architecture and as those populations were settled in the 20th century with the influences of {{wp|modernist architectural styles}} and thinking some of the buildings came to reflect the tent like structures used by the nomadic Bedouins.
 ==Economy==