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RECOGNIZED: 14 regional dialects.|religion=No Official Religion | RECOGNIZED: 14 regional dialects.|religion=No Official Religion | ||
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=== 1945-1976 EARLY INDEPENDENCE === | === 1945-1976 EARLY INDEPENDENCE === | ||
1945: During the midst of the Great War, the general-secretary of the underground pro-independence ''Arzani | 1945: During the midst of the Great War, the general-secretary of the underground pro-independence ''Arzani Imperial Renovation Party'', Dariush Yazdi, launches a coup d’etat against the Bābakid-Kiravian government, and deposes the Sirdar. Unsure whether the Muslim and Zoroastrian clergy could agree on a candidate for the throne, or would at all support the proclamation of a Republic, Yazdi forms a regency council. Leaving the position of ''Padishah'' nominally vacant, Yazdi wields monarchical power as the head of the regency council. | ||
1949: Collapse of Kiravian oversight over religious harmony in Arzanshahr leads to the first outbreak of sectarian violence in Arzanshahr. Previously ambivalent towards religious authority in Arzanshahr, the nominally Muslim Yazdi puts high-profile clerics of both Zoroastrianism and Islam on public trial, blaming them for the outbreak of civil war in his country. | 1949: Collapse of Kiravian oversight over religious harmony in Arzanshahr leads to the first outbreak of sectarian violence in Arzanshahr. Previously ambivalent towards religious authority in Arzanshahr, the nominally Muslim Yazdi puts high-profile clerics of both Zoroastrianism and Islam on public trial, blaming them for the outbreak of civil war in his country. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery>Arzanshahr is a semii-mountainous, semi-arid country whose weather varies from extremely hot summers, to extremely cold winters. lorem ipsum. | ||
== Government and Politics == | == Government and Politics == | ||
'''Governmental structure of the Democratic Republic of Arzanshahr, ranked by the power of its institutions.''' | '''Governmental structure of the Democratic Republic of Arzanshahr, ranked by the power of its institutions.''' | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
===Ethnicity=== | ===Ethnicity=== | ||
''Arzanshahr is a widely diverse nation, made up of several national and sub-national groups, leading throughout its history to ethnic strife, and in the 20th and 21st centuries, several attempts to overcome ethnic strife through multiple attempts at regional autonomy and federalism. However, the geographic and ethnological distribution of the varied ethnic groups of Arzanshahr meant that specifically territorial federalism could not work - many of the nation's provinces, as well as all of its major urban centres, are incredibly diverse. In particular, Arzani capital Sayendag has no clear ethnoreligious plurality, with even the largest, Persianate, demographic, being split amongst several religious communities.'' | |||
The ethnic groups officially recognized by the Arzani constitution are | |||
[NAME FOR PERSIAN GROUP] | |||
[NAME FOR TAJIK GROUP] | |||
[NAME FOR PASHTUN GROUP] | |||
[NAME FOR TURKMEN GROUP] | |||
[NEW TYPE OF JEWISH COMMUNITY INVENTED HERE] | |||
THE BURGUNDIAN AND KIRAVIAN COMMUNITY - | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
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| caption = Religious affiliations in | | caption = Religious affiliations in Arzanshahr (2025 census) | ||
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| label3 = [[ | | label3 = [[Shia Islam]] | ||
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| label4 = [[ | | label4 = [[Christianity]] | ||
| value4 = | | value4 =10 | ||
| color4 =LightYellow | | color4 =LightYellow | ||
| label5 = [[ | | label5 = [[Judaism]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Culture and Society== | ==Culture and Society== | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Educational policy in Arzanshahr during the period spanning from 1950-2029 underwent significant transformations, reflecting the country's evolving socio-political landscape. This era witnessed attempts to modernize and expand the education system, with notable developments such as the establishment of schools, universities, and initiatives to promote literacy. The period also saw changes in curriculum, particularly in the later years, as Arzanshahr grappled with ideological shifts and political instability. Key milestones include Shah Darius I's educational reform of 1961, which aimed to modernize the educational system, and the influence of Western educational models. However, the educational policy in Iran during this time was not without its challenges, as tensions between traditional and modern approaches to education, as well as political upheaval, shaped the educational landscape. The educational policy during this period laid the foundation for many of the developments in the Arzani education system that continue to influence the country today. | |||
==Economy and Infrastructure== | ==Economy and Infrastructure== | ||
'' | The economy of Arzanshahr, has long been characterized by its heavy dependence on mineral exports, specifically mineral resources extracted from its own land. This reliance on mineral exports, while initially lucrative, has ultimately led to significant economic challenges for the nation. This section explores the history and current state of the economy of Arzanshahr, highlighting its dependence on mineral resources and the adverse consequences it has faced due to continued reliance on these exports. | ||
'''Mineral Export Dependency''' | |||
'' | Arzanshahr has abundant mineral resources, including valuable deposits of various metals, gemstones, and industrial minerals. Historically, these resources served as the cornerstone of the nation's economy, generating substantial revenue from international trade. The mineral sector in Arzanshahr includes mining operations, mineral processing facilities, and export networks that have been crucial in shaping the nation's economic landscape. | ||
'''Economic Booms and Busts''' | |||
'' | The nation experienced several economic booms in the late 20th century as international demand for its mineral resources surged. These resource-driven economic upswings resulted in substantial revenue for the country, enabling it to invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. However, these periods of prosperity were often short-lived and closely tied to fluctuations in global commodity prices. | ||
'' | '''Challenges Arising from Reliance on Mineral Exports''' | ||
'' | Continued dependence on mineral exports has subjected Arzanshahr to various economic challenges: | ||
'' | # '''Economic Vulnerability''': The economy of Arzanshahr is highly sensitive to global market fluctuations. When mineral prices are high, the nation experiences economic growth, but it suffers greatly during periods of low prices. | ||
# '''Burgundian Disease''': The overreliance on mineral exports has led to a phenomenon known as the "Burgundian Disease." This has adversely impacted other sectors of the economy, making Arzanshahr's non-mineral industries less competitive in the international market. | |||
# '''Environmental Degradation''': Intensive mining activities have taken a toll on the nation's environment, resulting in habitat destruction, deforestation, and water pollution. Arzanshahr has had to grapple with the long-term environmental consequences of its mineral extraction industry. | |||
# '''Limited Economic Diversification''': The economy's heavy concentration on mineral exports has hindered the development of other industries and hindered efforts to diversify the economy. | |||
'''Efforts to Address Economic Challenges''' | |||
In recent years, the government of Arzanshahr has recognized the need to reduce its economic vulnerability and promote diversification. Some measures taken to address these challenges include: | |||
# '''Investing in Education and Innovation''': The government has invested in education and innovation to encourage the growth of non-mineral sectors and to foster a knowledge-based economy. | |||
# '''Sustainable Resource Management''': There has been a focus on sustainable resource management and environmental protection, aiming to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of mineral extraction. | |||
# '''Economic Diversification''': Initiatives to diversify the economy include promoting tourism, agriculture, and technology sectors, reducing the nation's dependence on mineral exportsns. | |||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
'' | ''T''he military of Arzanshahr, a revolutionary society governed according to the principles of '''Treintism''', a socialist ideology formulated during the revolutionary period in Pelaxia has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's unique political and social landscape. Governed by a radical class of Western-educated officers, this military has been a key instrument in upholding the principles of the Arzanshahrian Revolution. | ||
'''Radical Officer Class''' | |||
Arzanshahr's military is characterized by a highly unconventional officer class that is divided between the '''Old Officers Clique''' and '''The New Officers Movement.''' The '''Old Officers Clique''' is composed of those military officers who were in the military of the First Arzani Republic, but remained in service following the Arzani Revolution. The Old Officers' Clique's political power is derived from its connections to the Arzani diaspora in the West, including counter-revolutionary and royalist groups. At several junctions in the Arzani Revolutionary Process, the Old Officers Clique has acted as a "check" in the Committee of Military and Defense Affairs to slow the pace of radical change in the country. The '''New Officers Movement''' is a faction of the officer corps who were involved in the various communist, anarchist, and left-nationalist movements whose insurrections plagued the Arzani countryside for decades, starting with the reign of Dariush I Yazdi in the 1940s. Ideologically the opposite of the '''Old Officers Clique,''' the '''New Officers Movement''' is perhaps the most radical faction within the entirety of the Arzani government, advocating for a stratocratic realignment of the revolutionary government, and the development of an "Organic Cultural Revolution" developing throughout the country. | |||
The most radical representative of The New Officers Movement is Hormozd Andushi, whose revolutionary writings call for the complete replacement of the current Arzanshahr government with what he calls a '''Universal Army''', a system where the entire governance of the government is subjected to the military high command via a levee-on-mass which drafts '''every citizen of Arzanshahr, irrespective of age,''' into the armed forces, transforming the country into a vast, swelling military bureaucracy directing both production and civil society. | |||
'''Syndicalist Governance''' | |||
The military in Arzanshahr is deeply integrated into the nation's governance structure, operating on principles of revolutionary syndicalism. This approach emphasizes the organization of society through industrial and professional associations, which are represented in the government. The military, as one of the most influential associations, actively participates in the decision-making process, contributing to the unique character of Arzanshahr's political system. | |||
'''Socialist Ideals and Security''' | |||
The military's primary mission is to protect the socialist ideals upon which Arzanshahr was founded. This includes defending the nation against external threats and upholding its internal social and economic structures. The military has been instrumental in the implementation of various social programs, including education, healthcare, and workers' rights, that underpin the country's revolutionary ideology. | |||
'''Challenges and Controversies''' | |||
Despite its significant role in the nation's development, the Arzanshahrian military has faced criticism from some quarters, both domestically and internationally, for its radical approach to governance and its role in suppressing dissent. The balance between maintaining socialist principles and respecting individual liberties has been a subject of ongoing debate. | |||
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