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|native_name = <small>Restarka | |native_name = <small>Restarka do Kabo</small> | ||
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'''The Cape''', officially '''the Cape | '''The Cape''', officially '''the Federacy of the Cape''', is the easternmost country in [[Crona]]. It is bordered on the north, east, and south by the Odeneru and Cathay Oceans. It covers __km2 and has a population of over 127 million people, largely concentrated in its namesake [[Cape Peninsula]]. The Cape is a multiethnic and multicultural society, with a majority of the population having mixed ancestry between the country's three primary ethnic groups, [[Kiravian]], [[Cartadanian]], and [[Cronan]]. The capital and largest city is [[Cape Town]], which anchors the largest metropolitan area on the continent. It is comprised of seven [[Provinces of the Cape|provinces]]. | ||
For thousands of years the Cape was home to various indigenous peoples | For thousands of years, the Cape was home to various indigenous peoples. However, beginning in the 1600s, Cartadanian and Kiravian explorers began to settle the country's eastern coast. Their colonies and dominions would expand throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Disputes over political representation would lead to the multiethnic [[First War of Independence|Capetian War of Independence]] in 1891, led by [[Melvyn Kalma]] and the nascent [[Republican Nationalist Party]], which established independence. The tumultuous young republic, weakened by political violence and rampant power struggles following Kalma's death, was invaded and occupied by the [[Palastra|Kingdom of Palastra]] during the [[Great War]]. Led by [[Cape Armed Forces]] remnants, a [[Second War of Independence]] took place; leading to the re-establishment of the Federacy in 1951. A slow series of reforms throughout the 1980s would transition the Federacy from a one-party military dictatorship to a {{wp|representative democracy}} - with the country entering into a rapid period of economic growth and industrialization that continued into the 21st century. | ||
The Cape is a {{wp|federal state|federal}} {{wp|parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|constitutional republic}}, with a non-executive president serving as head of state and a [[Prime Executive of the Cape|Prime Executive]] serving as head of government. Although reforms have | The Cape today is a {{wp|federal state|federal}} {{wp|parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|constitutional republic}}, with a non-executive president serving as head of state and a [[Prime Executive of the Cape|Prime Executive]] serving as head of government. Although reforms have nominally disestablished the one-party rule of the [[Republican Nationalist Party]] in favour of a nominally {{wp|multi-party system}}, the RNP and its [[Restarkism|Restarkist]] ideology still {{wp|dominant-party system|dominates}} the political landscape. The country ranks as a semi-democracy in the [[Liberty Index]] and is considered by both domestic and foreign critics as an {{wp|authoritarian democracy}}. Since the [[2021 Cape coup d'état]], the nation's presidency has been occupied by the [[Armed Forces Council]] until the 2024 elections. The Cape is a member of numerous international organizations such as the [[League of Nations]]. | ||
The Cape is described as regional power with a growing economy and a highly {{wp|developed market}}. | The Cape is described as a regional power with a growing economy and a highly {{wp|developed market}}. Although traditionally fuelled by the state-led exploitation of natural resources, manufacturing, and international shipping, the economy has grown significantly in both its traditional fields and the service sector during the past three decades - with no small part due to foreign investment. Cape Town ranks as one of the most economically active and important urban areas in Crona, home to the continent's largest stock and commodity exchanges by {{wp|market capitalization}}. The nation has high levels of economic freedom yet maintains numerous state-provided social services, ranking highly in terms of education, health care and human development. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The Cape is named after the [[Cape Peninsula]] and its landmark [[Cape of the Segunda Cabeça]]. As a great cape seen as the final waypoint between the Odeneru and the Cathay, sailors and settlers began to refer it as simply "the Cape". The name stuck, and the Kiravian colony that would be eventually founded there took on the name [[Axerka Kesta]] (literally "cape colony"). Over the decades, the name came to become the regional designator for the colonies and states of far southern Crona. When those states were federated and granted independence, the Federacy of the Cape was the name chosen. | The Cape is named after the [[Cape Peninsula]] and its landmark [[Cape of the Segunda Cabeça]]. As a great cape seen as the final waypoint between the Odeneru and the Cathay, sailors and settlers began to refer to it as simply "the Cape". The name stuck, and the Kiravian colony that would be eventually founded there took on the name [[Axerka Kesta]] (literally "cape colony"). Over the decades, the name came to become the regional designator for the colonies and states of far southern Crona. When those states were federated and granted independence, the Federacy of the Cape was the name chosen. | ||
The Cape is one of a handful of countries in which the {{wp|definite article}} is used in its English-language name, other than cases in which the name is plural or includes the form of government. The article is used by the nation's government and international authorities | The Cape is one of a handful of countries in which the {{wp|definite article}} is used in its English-language name, other than cases in which the name is plural or includes the form of government. The article is used by the nation's government and international authorities and has entered into common colloquial use when referring to the country. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Administrative divisions== | ==Administrative divisions== | ||
==Politics and government== | ==Politics and government== | ||
The Cape | The Federacy of the Cape is organized as a {{wp|federal state|federal}} {{wp|parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|constitutional republic}}, comprised of seven provinces in a {{wp|symmetric federalism|symmetric federation}}. It is a {{wp|representative democracy}} with traditions of secularism, social justice, and egalitarianism. | ||
===Law=== | ===Law=== | ||
Revision as of 01:08, 22 August 2021
Federacy of the Cape Restarka do Kabo | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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Motto: A glória é eterna "The glory is eternal." | |
Anthem: March of the Riflemen  | |
 Location of the Cape (dark green) | |
| Capital and largest city | Cape Town |
| Official languages | Cape Coscivian |
| Recognised national languages | Kiravic Coscivian, Cartadanian |
| Government | Federal parliamentary constitutional republic under a provisional military government |
• President(s) |
|
| Kil Furey | |
• Marshal of the Stanera | Nancy Pellise |
• Auditor-General | Mitch Whalen |
| Legislature | Federal State Assembly |
| National Auditorium | |
| National Stanera | |
| Independence from Kiravia and Cartadania | |
• Declaration of the Federacy | October 7, 1891 |
• Occupation of the Cape | May 12, 1938 |
• Republican restoration | October 7, 1951 |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 127,912,766 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | $4.51 trillion |
• Per capita | $35,544 |
| HDI (2021) |  0.921very high |
| Currency | Cape Saer (₴) |
| Driving side | right |
The Cape, officially the Federacy of the Cape, is the easternmost country in Crona. It is bordered on the north, east, and south by the Odeneru and Cathay Oceans. It covers __km2 and has a population of over 127 million people, largely concentrated in its namesake Cape Peninsula. The Cape is a multiethnic and multicultural society, with a majority of the population having mixed ancestry between the country's three primary ethnic groups, Kiravian, Cartadanian, and Cronan. The capital and largest city is Cape Town, which anchors the largest metropolitan area on the continent. It is comprised of seven provinces.
For thousands of years, the Cape was home to various indigenous peoples. However, beginning in the 1600s, Cartadanian and Kiravian explorers began to settle the country's eastern coast. Their colonies and dominions would expand throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Disputes over political representation would lead to the multiethnic Capetian War of Independence in 1891, led by Melvyn Kalma and the nascent Republican Nationalist Party, which established independence. The tumultuous young republic, weakened by political violence and rampant power struggles following Kalma's death, was invaded and occupied by the Kingdom of Palastra during the Great War. Led by Cape Armed Forces remnants, a Second War of Independence took place; leading to the re-establishment of the Federacy in 1951. A slow series of reforms throughout the 1980s would transition the Federacy from a one-party military dictatorship to a representative democracy - with the country entering into a rapid period of economic growth and industrialization that continued into the 21st century.
The Cape today is a federal parliamentary constitutional republic, with a non-executive president serving as head of state and a Prime Executive serving as head of government. Although reforms have nominally disestablished the one-party rule of the Republican Nationalist Party in favour of a nominally multi-party system, the RNP and its Restarkist ideology still dominates the political landscape. The country ranks as a semi-democracy in the Liberty Index and is considered by both domestic and foreign critics as an authoritarian democracy. Since the 2021 Cape coup d'état, the nation's presidency has been occupied by the Armed Forces Council until the 2024 elections. The Cape is a member of numerous international organizations such as the League of Nations.
The Cape is described as a regional power with a growing economy and a highly developed market. Although traditionally fuelled by the state-led exploitation of natural resources, manufacturing, and international shipping, the economy has grown significantly in both its traditional fields and the service sector during the past three decades - with no small part due to foreign investment. Cape Town ranks as one of the most economically active and important urban areas in Crona, home to the continent's largest stock and commodity exchanges by market capitalization. The nation has high levels of economic freedom yet maintains numerous state-provided social services, ranking highly in terms of education, health care and human development.
Etymology
The Cape is named after the Cape Peninsula and its landmark Cape of the Segunda Cabeça. As a great cape seen as the final waypoint between the Odeneru and the Cathay, sailors and settlers began to refer to it as simply "the Cape". The name stuck, and the Kiravian colony that would be eventually founded there took on the name Axerka Kesta (literally "cape colony"). Over the decades, the name came to become the regional designator for the colonies and states of far southern Crona. When those states were federated and granted independence, the Federacy of the Cape was the name chosen.
The Cape is one of a handful of countries in which the definite article is used in its English-language name, other than cases in which the name is plural or includes the form of government. The article is used by the nation's government and international authorities and has entered into common colloquial use when referring to the country.
History
Indigenous peoples
Occidental colonization
Independence and confederation
20th century
Contemporary era
Geography
Administrative divisions
Politics and government
The Federacy of the Cape is organized as a federal parliamentary constitutional republic, comprised of seven provinces in a symmetric federation. It is a representative democracy with traditions of secularism, social justice, and egalitarianism.
Law
Foreign relations
Military
Nuclear weapons and the Cape Commission for the Preservation of the Republic