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{{Infobox islands|name=Hezikian Islands|local_name=Heziqqiyah|area_km2=1180|area_sqmi=3056|country= | {{Infobox islands|name=Hezikian Islands|local_name=Heziqqiyah|area_km2=1180|area_sqmi=3056|country=|image=File:Ezechia (1).png|population=1,218,476|density_km2=1033|density_sqmi=399|country1_admin_divisions_title=Territory|country1=Fiannria|country1_capital_and_largest_city=Viafre}} | ||
The '''Hezikian Isles''' are a volcanic island archipelago located in the southern [[Levantine]] Ocean owned by the Commonwealth of [[Fiannria]]. The islands are named after Hezekiah, a biblical king of Judah. Historically the islands have been a crusader kingdom, a trading post to Audonia, a smuggling and pirate den, an island prison for exiles, a naval base, and more tourism hub. It has also been the inspiration for the fictional island location for ''IxCount of Monte Cristo''. Consisting of 37 islands, 15 of which are settled, with the largest three being Perassa, Seko, and Malona. It has recently seen immense new development projects by the Fiannria government. | The '''Hezikian Isles''' are a volcanic island archipelago located in the southern [[Levantine]] Ocean owned by the Commonwealth of [[Fiannria]]. The islands are named after Hezekiah, a biblical king of Judah. Historically the islands have been a crusader kingdom, a trading post to Audonia, a smuggling and pirate den, an island prison for exiles, a naval base, and more tourism hub. It has also been the inspiration for the fictional island location for ''IxCount of Monte Cristo''. Consisting of 37 islands, 15 of which are settled, with the largest three being Perassa, Seko, and Malona. It has recently seen immense new development projects by the Fiannria government. | ||
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=== Hezikian Islands in the 20th Century === | === Hezikian Islands in the 20th Century === | ||
Global tensions continued to build as the world entered the 20th century, Fiannan military strategists determined that the Hezikian Isles would be a key strategic point for sea lanes between Audonia and Levantia, and therefore could be a target. A series of fortifications and harbor were developed on the archipelago while at the same time the islands popularity as a resort and holiday spot dramatically increased alongside the innovation of aircraft allowing a new, faster method of travel to the islands. | |||
With the outbreak of the Levantine Civil War, the islands played a key role for the movement of goods to and from Audonia and received rapid and increased military infrastructure improvements, including an airfield as Fiannan generals worked through potential scenarios that would leave the islands a target. Once the Kin War broke out following the invasion of mainland Fiannria by [[Faneria]] and an agreement made between [[Urcea]], [[Burgundie]], and Fiannria to provide military support to one another amidst the outbreak of the global conflict, the islands became a transit hub for forces redeploying between the east and west. | |||
After the end of the Great War, much of the military investments in the island were closed down as the period of peace and explosion in commercial flight would dramatically increase the popularity of the islands as a tourist site, not to mention new global trade agreements allowed the islands to continue to prosper. Facing only an increase in military deployments but largely left to itself during Operation Kipling. Hezikian Islands necessity as a trade link between Levantia and Audonia led to it being cushioned from many economic downturns, but also led to much less regular investment through the rest of the century. | |||
=== Recent Events === | === Recent Events === | ||
Largely insulated form earlier economic downturns, an economic outlook analysis in the mid 2010's led to a discussion about the lack of actual investment and attention recent Fiannan administrations have had on the islands. Under the direction of the Engel administration, Fiannria has established refurbished and expanded military infrastructure on the island, those being Rossa Naval Base and Gotz Air Base. There has also been a series of new economic projects on the islands to improve infrastructure and healthcare access along with promoting its position as a center for foreign businesses and trading. | |||
== Politics and Governance == | == Politics and Governance == | ||
The Hezikian Islands, while a territory of the Commonwealth share structure similar to Fiannan mainland states with a tripartite separation of powers in government with a Governor of the Territory, a Tyn, and a High Court under its constitution. However, one unique feature of the Hezikian Islands owing to the many noble-born exiles which settled on the islands is the existence of a House of Lords which serves as a bicameral legislative body unique to the archipelago which consists of a body of the leaders of the exiled noble families must vote to approve legislation passed by the Tyn prior to being sent to the Governor. Settled islands are divided into their own subdivisions, with nearby islands to settled ones tending to be under the settled island's jurisdiction, however some exceptions exist. | The Hezikian Islands, while a territory of the Commonwealth share structure similar to Fiannan mainland states with a tripartite separation of powers in government with a Governor of the Territory, a Tyn, and a High Court under its constitution. However, one unique feature of the Hezikian Islands owing to the many noble-born exiles which settled on the islands is the existence of a House of Lords which serves as a bicameral legislative body unique to the archipelago which consists of a body of the leaders of the exiled noble families must vote to approve legislation passed by the Tyn prior to being sent to the Governor. Settled islands are divided into their own subdivisions, with nearby islands to settled ones tending to be under the settled island's jurisdiction, however some exceptions exist. | ||
In the wake of the Red Bridhavn government and the establishment of the National Councils, an independent National Council system were created on the islands to represent the nations present on the islands. | |||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
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Many of the larger islands and those closer to the interior have been connected by bridges and even one notable underwater subway tube between two of the islands. However, further out islands have only boat and plane connections. The capital city of Viafe and several other major cities near the interior on the largest islands possess development comparable to mainland Fiannria, thanks to its trade connections and foreign business opportunities it provides. However, there continues to be health access and effective transit problems with some of the outlying islands which remain more underdeveloped. | Many of the larger islands and those closer to the interior have been connected by bridges and even one notable underwater subway tube between two of the islands. However, further out islands have only boat and plane connections. The capital city of Viafe and several other major cities near the interior on the largest islands possess development comparable to mainland Fiannria, thanks to its trade connections and foreign business opportunities it provides. However, there continues to be health access and effective transit problems with some of the outlying islands which remain more underdeveloped. | ||
== Demographics == | |||
The long history of the Hezikian Islands and its eras under different political and cultural control have created a very unique demographic make-up. Those three periods, referred to as the Punic-Istroyan period, the Oduniyyad period, and the current Fiannan period have all contributed to the cultural, religious, and ethnic make up of the islands. | |||
As of 2024, the Isles had a population of 1,218,476 people, this not including a frequent, large tourist population on the islands. Ethnically, the island make up is divided by their National Councils, which consist of Punic, which refers to the largely syncretized native population on the islands, which still make up 46% of the islands population. Followed by the Arab and the Persian populations, taking up 13% and 17% respectively, and followed by 9% Gothic and 7% Gaelic populations from Fiannria, leaving the remaining 8% for other Levantine, other Audonians, among others. | |||
Religiously, centuries of Fiannan presence has protected a significant Christian minority on the islands despite its adjacency to many Islamic majority countries. This minority would develop into a significant majority on the islands, this including both Protestant and churches in Communion with the Catholic Church. | |||
== Climate and Geography == | == Climate and Geography == | ||