Battganuur

Republic of Battganuur
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Location of Battganuur (dark green)
Capital and largest city	Alihijan
Official languages Recognised minority languages	Umardi, Burgoignesc
Demonym(s)	Battganuuri
Government
• Chief of Ministers	Faisal-Jallal Asayesh Aslani
Area
• Total	1,525,943.29 km2 (589,170.00 sq mi)
Population
• 2025 estimate	204,504,300
• Density	134.018/km2 (347.1/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	3,748,972,827,600 estimate
• Per capita	18,332
Time zone	UTC-

Battganuur is an industrialized and modern nation in western Audonia, stratling the coasts of the eastern Sea of Istroya, the southern coast of the Barbary Strait, the western coast of the Sea of Kandahar, with a small land boarder with Umardwal in the north east, and a long southeastern border with Bulkh. Its coastal areas are heavily urbanized with its interior being largely rural.

Battganuur has a bicameral legislature, a supreme court, and an executive, the Chief of Ministers who acts in the same capacity as a president.

It is a member of the League of Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and many other international organizations.

It is a market economy focused on exports, under the watchful eye of Burgundie whose companies have a massive stake in the country's economic activity. It specializes in the assembly of microprocessors and cellphones, as well as the cultivation of tropical hard woods, fishing, and rubber, which also constitutes its major exports. It is an active leader in the Middle seas region's economic activity.

Many scholars have criticized its economic governance and politics, arguing that it is merely a client of the Burgoignesc thalattocracy's economic and cultural might.

The people of Battganuur are predominantly culturally Persian, speak Umardi, and most practice Shia Islam.

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Climate and environment

Further information: Prevailing Winds

Climate map of Battganuur.

The tradewinds bring moisture from the Aab-e-Farus and the Sea of Kandahar to the northern interior of Battganuur. In the nation's coast picks up residual moisture from the Sea of Istroya but the tradewinds keep it from having a sever rainy season. The southern third of the country, predominantly Nahaqqez State, is dominated by the Great Kavir. The prevailing winds pushing moisture off of the Sea of Kandahar keeps the northern portion of the southern third semi-arid.

History

Prehistory

Further information: Timeline_of_major_world_events § Prehistory

Battganuur was originally settled by Indo-Aryan peoples who likewise settled areas from Zaclaria to Pukhgundi. These people shared languages with common roots, the Indo-Aryan languages which later diverged into Proto-Umardonian (west of the Sindhus River) and proto-Sindhus (east of the Sindhus River).

Umaronid Empire

The Umaronid Empire, a Bronze Age civilization that thrived in western Audonia from approximately 3300 to 1300 BCE, left an indelible mark on the region. Renowned for their meticulous urban planning, the Umaronids constructed sprawling cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, characterized by grid-like layouts, multi-story houses, and sophisticated drainage and water supply systems. This meticulous attention to detail extended to their economic practices, evident in their standardized weights and measures that facilitated trade and commerce across the empire. The Umaronids demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship and technological ingenuity. Their mastery of metallurgy is evident in the production of bronze tools and weapons, while their artistry is showcased in intricate seals, pottery, and figurines. Notably, the empire developed a unique script, yet to be deciphered, which tantalizingly hints at a complex language and potentially rich literary traditions. Despite its advancements, the Umaronid Empire eventually declined. While the precise reasons remain unclear, factors such as climate change, shifting river courses, and migrations likely played a role. Nevertheless, the legacy of the Umaronids endures, providing valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of early Audonian civilizations. The empire's contributions to urban planning, metallurgy, and artistic expression continue to inspire and inform contemporary understanding of the region's history.

Classical Antiquity

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  Istroyan soldiers

Kingdom of Eshel

Further information: Kingdom of Eshel

The Kingdom of Eshel was a Jewish ethnoreligious state formed round 500 BC under King Adud I on the Ominrud Peninsula. It was a regional powerhouse in the eastern Sea of Istroya during the late Classical Period with a strong trade network with the Istroyan civilization. It remained staunchly independent despite many attempts to subjugate them by the Ashrafinid Empire to the north. It is notable that Eshel fought on the side of the Christians in the Crusades in Audonia from 1167–1428. In fact, the end of the Crusades was a contributing factor to the decimation of the Kingdom by the Oduniyyad Caliphate in 1486.

Arunid Empire

Further information: Arunid Empire

Istroyan city states

Further information: Istroya

Ashrafinid Empire

Audonian Christianity Ruled most of Battganuur and the Alcairet. The aristocracy refused to convert to Islam and were eventually pushed out and some emirated to Levantia to form Hištanšahr

Golden Age

Further information: Oduniyyad Caliphate

Denoted as starting with the Muhammadian conquest of the city of Ramsakhs in 670s and ending at the fall of the Oduniyyad Caliphate in 1517, the Golden Age of Audonia had a sweeping effect on the area of modern Battganuur. When it was conquered by the Oduniyyad Caliphate in the 700 and 800s the area was generally already very developed and it took a lot of time and effort to convert the area to Islam.

Crusades

Further information: Crusades

Battganuur was the most heavily impacted by the Crusades in Audonia.

Colonial era

Istroya Oriental colony in blue, Barbary Straits colony in red.

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Starting with the fall of the Oduniyyad Caliphate in 1517 and lasting until the expulsion of the Marialanii Ularien Trading Company in 1836 and the Bourgondii Royal Trading Company in 1842, the early modern era in Battganuur was characterized by rapid development, and unprecedented resource and human exploitation.

Istroya Oriental colony

Further information: Istroya Oriental colony

Further information: Burgoignesc colonial empire

Colony of the Duchy of Martilles: 1611-1795

Barbary Straits colony

Further information: Barbary Straits colony

Amid the outbreak of the Barbary Wars, while much of the anti-piracy conflict was centered around the Barbary Straits between the Buroignesc Navy and corsairs hailing from what is modern Battganuur, the range of Barbary pirates stretched even further north reaching even the domain of Soirwind. Soirwind being at the time a colonial domain under what is modern day Fiannria, the spike in piracy interrupting crucial trade routes between Fiannria and Soirwind quickly drew the ire of the Levantine state. In ____ Fiannria sent a punitive expedition towards the region to combat the corsairs. Rebuffed from operating in the main combat zone and drawing too close to the Barbary Straits itself, the Fiannan war fleet set for the north towards the northern Sea of Istroya to hunt down Corsairs who broke through and expanded operations that more directly impacted Fiannria itself. The war fleet would operate between the Hezikian Isles and Soirwind for the next three years in its attempt to guard trade routes and eliminate pirate holdouts and outposts. As the conflict in the Straits themselves raged on, the Fiannan central government would delegate more and more operational authority towards the holy orders which persisted as remants from the Crusaders and independent privateers in combating northern Barbary Piracy. This culminated in the year of _____ following the victory in the Barbary straits themselves, a large contingent of Barbary ships which survived the punitive Burgoignesc expeditions escaped to the north in order to flee arrest and execution and also find a new base of operations, instead off the southern coast of Soirwind, found a fleet of privateers and corsair chasers waiting between the coast and the island of Antilles. This fleet of holy orders, privateers and colonial defense ships from Soirwind, having gotten word of the coming fleet had gathered in the strait to attack and nip the bud of any continued corsair activity in the north. The resultant battle, the Battle in the Kamtague Narrows, saw the bulk of the remaining corsair force sunk or captured, and the remnants scattering, breaking any chance of a major Barbary incursion returning to operate in the north.

Further information: Burgoignesc colonial empire

Colony of the Duchy of Marialanus: 1577-1876

Independence, post-colonial era

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Independence in the southern regions of what would be modern day Battganuur came at an interesting time for the modern state of Fiannria. In desperate need for funds and resources following the wars which consumed the young Commonwealth's early years and somewhat political isolated following the success of the republic within the Holy Levantine Empire, the Commonwealth would seek for new relationships among the new young kingdoms and states that make up southern Battganuur. Both merchants and veterans of the early wars in Fiannria would find audiences in the courts of newly independent emirs who were interested in access to western-style tactics, western military equipment, and resources. In exchange for vital Levantine manufactured goods and weaponry, along with expertise, Fiannan merchants got a crucial lifeline in resources and income to allow the young Republic to survive and continue to fund its reconstruction. The relationships established by newly establish states formed in the wake of the independence movements in Audonia and the Commonwealth of Fiannria when it was in desperate need of allies and trading partners would come to define much of the relationship of Fiannria and Audonia from then on and establish a policy of state-building, support and relationship building between Audonian states and Fiannria during this period and after.

Contemporary era

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Government and Politics

Subdivisions

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  Nahaqqezrabad, capital of Nahaqqez

• Ahabijan
• Andivaz
• Takand
• Maradan
• Kangadasht
• Kamanikand
• Khoraz
• Malarand
• Salamnijan
• Oros
• Jirohriar
• Kiliam
• Kilarand
• Oruftijan
• Asakhs
• Bonadbar
• Nahaqqez

Alihijan Capital District

Capital city, most populated city in Battganuur.

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Military

Society

Self-reported ethnic origin in Pursat (2035)

  Persi (78.5%)

  Esheli (8.6%)

  Ebidi (2.4%)

  Occidental (Bergendii) (1.3%)

  other/multi-ethnic (9.2%)

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Economy

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  Mangoe latifundia

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Rice: Around 26 million hectares of rice paddy land stretch across fertile plains of the northeastern provinces of Ahabijan, Andivaz, Takand, Maradan, and Malarand. Over 52 million people are employed in rice cultivation making it one of the largest employment sectors in the country. The rice sector yields an average 117 million tons annually, around 100 million tons, is exported, making it a critical pillar of the economy of the country.

Cashews: In the drier western part of the country, cashew trees thrive. Traditional methods prevail which involve hand-harvesting, sun-drying, and shelling the nuts, resulting in an export of around 200,000 tons each year.

Mangoes: Mangoes are grown in the country's west. Farmers utilize grafting techniques and careful water management to cultivate diverse varieties. An estimated 1 million tons of mangoes are produced annually, with around 700,000 tons exported.

Bananas and Plantains: Bananas and plantains grown in the northeast of Battganuur. Farmers employ sustainable practices like intercropping and organic fertilizers to cultivate around 2 million tons of bananas and plantains combined. Roughly 1 million tons find their way to international markets.

Rubber: Rubber latifundia thrive in the humid northeast. Skilled workers carefully extract latex using sustainable tapping methods, producing an estimated 300,000 tons of rubber annually. Around 250,000 tons are exported.

Cattle and Goats: Roaming freely across vast pastures in the west and southeast, cattle and goats are raised by herders. Traditional practices like rotational grazing and selective breeding ensure animal welfare and sustainability. Battganuur exports around 100,000 tons of beef and 50,000 tons of goat meat annually.

Fishing: The coastal waters surrounding Battganuur teem with diverse fish species. Modern fishing fleets and traditional techniques, maintain a catch of around 500,000 tons annually. Around 300,000 tons are exported.

Guar and guar gum: worlds largest producer

Agrinergie

Main article: Agrivoltaics Battganuur began to embrace agrinergie in 2016 when the Agricultural University of Maradan State partnered with the Burgoignesc Gaia Energy Corporation, and the local utility company on a project to bring power to isolated communities in the Northern Marashrra Mountains. The project was a success and it expanded across the western and southern parts of the country. These agrivoltaic projects have been resource intensive because, starting in 2025, Battganuur required them to create or connect to a micro-grid. Since the existing grid was subpar in many rural areas this requirement meant that in many areas entirely new grids were created. While this has slowed the expansion of agrivoltaic projects across the country, it has created a much higher resiliency in the communities where they are install. Agrivoltaics cover 33.7 hectares of farmland and generate around 250MW of power for local communities who were previously underserved or not at all connected to the national power grid.

Battganuur is a pioneer in "vertical agrivoltaics" system, solar cells are oriented vertically on farmland. In 2022, Agricultural University of Maradan State partnered with the Burgoignesc Gaia Energy Corporation piloted a vertical agrivoltaics project with bifacial vertical solar panel (BVSP) array in a corporate latifundia. The pilot proved 3-4% more efficient than the standard horizontal array layout. They were also able to double the total amount of photovoltaic coverage of the of the same acreage. Between 2025-2032 14 hectares of BVSPs were installed representing over 40% of the total agrinergie arrays in Battganuur.

Logging/Mineral extraction

Rubber latifundia

The tropical hardwood forestry is centered in the provinces of Ahabijan, Andivaz, Takand, Maradan, and Malarand. The primary woods cultivated and logged are teak, mahogany, ebony, rosewood, and padauk. Battganuur's timber industry is dominated by large companies employing advanced machinery in well planned plantations. In total, it employs around 320,000 people. Buttganuur logs 3 million tons of teak annually, around 2.5 million tons are exported. This sector employs an estimated 150,000 people directly in cultivation, logging, and processing. 2 million tons of mahogany are logged annually, Battganuur exports around 1.8 million tons. The mahogany sector employs an estimated 120,000 people across various stages of the industry. While Battganuur harvests around 300,000 tons of ebony annually, only 200,000 tons are exported due to strict regulations and conservation efforts. This sector employs approximately 25,000 people, with a focus on responsible harvesting and community involvement. Renowned for its intricate grain and vibrant colors, rosewood cultivation and logging are closely regulated in Battganuur. Large companies cultivate and harvest around 150,000 tons annually, exporting only 100,000 tons due to international restrictions on endangered species. This sector employs around 10,000 people, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and ethical sourcing. Known for its reddish-orange hue and durability, padauk cultivation remains limited due to its slower growth rate. Large companies manage smaller plantations, producing around 200,000 tons annually and exporting 150,000 tons. This sector employs around 15,000 people, focusing on research and development for faster-growing padauk varieties while maintaining responsible practices.

West dry tropical area: acacia, neem, and some sal varieties. Sustainable management and focus on value-added products like furniture and veneers would be key.

Southeast: mesquite or acacia, but small scale

Rubber is a key sector in Battganuur's economy. Located in the nation's humid northeast, the provinces of Ahabijan, Andivaz, Takand, Maradan, and Malarand, host massive rubber plantations, managed by both large-scale companies and smaller family farms, thrive under the monsoon rains. While Hevea brasiliensis, the Pará rubber tree, is the king shit. The annual production is 300,000 tons, Battganuur is one of the largest exporters in the global rubber market.

Mining

diamonds

Fishing

Aquaculture

Main article: Aquaculture Aquatic life farming, in general

• Pisciculture- fish farming
  • Mariculture- Saltwater fish farming
• shrimp farming
• oyster farming
• algaculture

Manufacturing

Nuradaj MILCAR plant

In 2015, MILCAR opened a plant in Nuradaj, Battganuur. This plant builds the passenger variant Jornaleros used by many louage services in the Daria region of Audonia. They plant also includes repair facilities to maintain the buses they build. The plant employees about 1,000 people as is intentionally unautomated as a way to provide employment opportunities. Due to the wage differential between Pelaxia and Battganuur the plant is still profitable for the Pelaxian company.

Infrastructure

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  Louage station

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The infrastructure of Battganuur is a mix of modern and developing systems, reflecting the country's emerging market status and its reliance on foreign investment. Significant improvements have been made in recent decades, particularly in the areas of transportation and telecommunications, due in part to investments from Burgundie during Operation Kipling in the 1960s-early 1980s.

Energy

Battganuur's energy sector is predominantly reliant on fossil fuels, particularly coal and natural gas, for power generation. However, there has been a growing trend towards renewable energy sources like hydropower, solar, and wind power, as well as biofuels, since the 1990s. The government has set targets to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix, but challenges remain in terms of financing and infrastructure development.

Transportation

• Railways: Battganuur uses Standard gauge, 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) as most of its rail infrastructure has been under the auspices of Burgundie and its sphere of influence in the Middle seas region, who all use that rail gauge. Its network connects major cities and industrial centers. The system is primarily used for freight transportation, especially for agricultural products and minerals. Passenger services are limited and primarily focused on intercity routes. The railway infrastructure is maintained by the state-owned Battganuur Railways.
• Highways: The country has a relatively extensive road network, connecting major urban areas and economic centers. However, the quality of roads varies significantly. While major highways are paved and well-maintained, many rural roads are unpaved and can become difficult to navigate during the monsoon season. The government has undertaken projects to improve and expand the road network, with funding from international donors.
• Ports: Battganuur has several ports along its coastline, which play a crucial role in the country's international trade. The main ports are located at Tarigar, the largest city, and at Sarkar, the capital. These ports handle a variety of cargo, including agricultural products, minerals, and manufactured goods.
• Airports: There are several airports in Battganuur, including international airports at Tarigar and Sarkar. These airports are served by both domestic and international airlines, providing connections to major cities in the region and beyond.
• Ferries: Ferries play an important role in domestic transportation, connecting the mainland with the various islands that make up the country. Passenger ferry services are primarily focused on domestic travel, but some routes extend to neighboring Tapakdore.

Louage

A louage is a minibus shared taxi in many parts of Daria that were colonized by Burgundie. In Burgoignesc, the name means "rental." Departing only when filled with passengers not at specific times, they can be hired at stations. Louage ply set routes, and fares are set by the government. In contrast to other share taxis in Audonia, louage are sparsely decorated. Louages use a color-coding system to show customers what type of transport they provide and the destination of the vehicle. Louages with red lettering travel from one state to another, blue travel from city to city within a state, and yellow serves rural locales. Fares are purchased from ticket agents who walk throughout the louage stations or stands. Typical vehicles include: the MILCAR Jornalero, the TerreRaubeuer Valliant 130, and the CTC M237-07.

Telecommunications

Battganuur's telecommunications infrastructure has seen significant development in recent years, with increasing mobile phone penetration and expanding internet access. The state-owned Battganuur Telecom is the largest provider, but there is growing competition from private operators. The government has launched initiatives to expand broadband access in rural areas and improve the overall quality of service.

See also

• Burgoignesc thalattocracy
• Middle seas region