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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name 'Niyaska' comes from the [[Aboriginal Kiravites|indigenous Tapkek]] term ''Nihi aȝga'', meaning "right bank", referring to the southern shore of the Valēka Roadstead. The state's official pretitle, the 'United State' of Niyaska, refers to the merger of the State of North Niyaska and the State of South Niyaska shortly after the Republican Revolution. Niyaska is the only Kiravian state formed by the merger of two states under Article VII, Section II of the [[Fundamental Statute of the Kiravian Federacy|Fundamental Statute]].
The name 'Niyaska' comes from the [[Urom|indigenous Tapkek]] term ''Nihi aȝga'', meaning "right bank", referring to the southern shore of the Valēka Roadstead. The state's official pretitle, the 'United State' of Niyaska, refers to the merger of the State of North Niyaska and the State of South Niyaska shortly after the Republican Revolution. Niyaska is the only Kiravian state formed by the merger of two states under Article VII, Section II of the [[Fundamental Statute of the Kiravian Federacy|Fundamental Statute]].


==History==
==History==
===Colonial Period===
===Ancient Times===
===Imperial Niyaska===
===Viceregal Niyaska===
===Viceregal Niyaska===
===Republican Revolution===
===Republican Revolution===
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Most of Niyaska is a {{wp|coastal plain}}.
Most of Niyaska is a {{wp|coastal plain}}, the Paséak Hills in the west-central region standing as the most prominent exception. The east and northeast coasts feature sandbars, barrier islands, {{wp|brackish marsh|brackish}} and {{wp|tidal marsh}}es, and {{wp|anchialine pool}}s, which are home to environmentally important and increasingly threatened ecosystems. The overall bioclimate of Niyaska is classified as supratemperate humid subcontinental.


Southern Niyaska is dominated by the Niyaska Pine Barrens, a large coniferous forest composed mainly of pitch pine and white cedar. The Barrens transition into a mixed-forest ecosystem in the middle of the state that stretches upward toward the Kiygrava. Although much of Niyaska remains forested, large areas of the state have been urbanised or brought under cultivation.
Southern Niyaska is dominated by the Niyaska Pine Barrens, a large coniferous forest composed mainly of pitch pine and white cedar. The Barrens transition into a mixed-forest ecosystem in the middle of the state that stretches upward toward Kaviska. Although much of Niyaska remains forested, large areas of the state have been urbanised or brought under cultivation.
[[File:Cheesequake Creek.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Cheesequake Creek.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Cranberry Bog Pine Barrens, NJ.jpg|thumb|Coniferous forests and marshes are common across southern Niyaska]]
[[File:Cranberry Bog Pine Barrens, NJ.jpg|thumb|Coniferous forests and marshes are common across southern Niyaska]]
===Human Geography===
===Human Geography===
Niyaska is the most densely populated Kiravian province. North Niyaska is traditionally the more urbanised part of the state, though the western edge of South Niyaska along the Parthon River is also an important urban corridor. North Niyaska has been described as "''saltilis sortasarikanton''" ("on the whole, a semi-urban expanse") containing the heavily urbanised waterfront cities of the Valēka Roadstead and more distant satellite cities such as [[Kulaparkar]], mediated by their respective suburbs, which have expanded prolifically since the end of Kirosocialism and transformed North Niyaska into a continuous economic and infrastructural region amalgamated into the wider [[Valēka Metropolitan Area]]. South Niyaska, traditionally more rural and with intensive agriculture stymied somewhat by the soil conditions of the Pinelands, is less densely populated east of the Parthon River valley, but has more recently witnessed exurban development, especially along the seacoast. 
===Countyships===
===Countyships===
'''North Niyaska'''
*County Cantra
*County Manôtra
*County Udarstra
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'''South Niyaska'''
*County Alair
*County Akúvar
*County Kern


==Politics and Governance==
==Governance==
Niyaska is a constitutional republic whose form of government is prescribed by the Constitutive Statute of Niyaska adopted in 20747. Legislative authority is vested in the Niyaskan Stanora, a bicameral body composed of the Chamber of Delegates and the Citizens' Congress. The Citizens' Congress is headed by a President, who serves as the ceremonial leader of the Stanora. Executive power belongs to the Chief Executive of Niyaska, who is elected every six years and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms and an unlimited number of non-consecutive terms.
Niyaska is a constitutional republic whose form of government is prescribed by the Constitutive Statute of Niyaska adopted in 20747. Niyaska has a bicameral legislative process involving the Niyaskan Stanora (officially the "House of Delegates" in Ænglish) and the Válora (likewise the "House of Auditors"). Executive power belongs to the Chief Executive (or Governor) of Niyaska, who is elected every six years and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms and an unlimited number of non-consecutive terms.
 
Unusually for a post-Restoration state, Niyaska continues to use {{wp|plurality voting}} for most elections, including the governorship, Stanora, and most local offices. Instant-runoff voting was introduced to fill constituency seats in the Válora in 21200.
===Executive Branch===
===Executive Branch===
The Chief Executive or Governor of Niyaska heads the executive branch. Niyaska is a strong-presidential state and there is no pretense to collegiality in the organisation or functioning of the state Cabinet, which serves to support the Governor.
The Chief Executive or Governor of Niyaska heads the executive branch. Niyaska is a strong-presidential state and there is no pretense to collegiality in the organisation or functioning of the state Cabinet, which serves to support the Governor.
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Similarly, the state maintains two separate appellate courts for the North and the South.
Similarly, the state maintains two separate appellate courts for the North and the South.


===Political Landscape===
===Politics===
Political parties are strong in Niyaska. There are currently no independents represented in the state legislature, and there has not been an independent governor since 21157. Parties form cohesive voting blocs, with Niyaskan legislators voting with their party 92% of the time on average. Party "machines" are often criticised as a major factor enabling political corruption. The leading anti-corruption parties are the New Reform Party and the Niyaskan National Party. The NNP is often seen as a {{wp|protest vote}} in rejection of corruption and establishmentarianism among the mainstream parties.
Political parties are strong in Niyaska. There are currently no independents represented in the state legislature, and there has not been an independent governor since 21157. Parties form cohesive voting blocs, with Niyaskan legislators voting with their party 92% of the time on average. Party "machines" are often criticised as a major factor enabling political corruption. The leading anti-corruption parties are the New Reform Party and the Niyaskan National Party. The NNP is often seen as a {{wp|protest vote}} in rejection of corruption and establishmentarianism among the mainstream parties.


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| [[Shaftonist-Republican Alliance|SRA]]
| [[Federalist Republican Alliance|FRA]]
| {{wp|Liberal conservatism}}, {{wp|Economic liberalism}}
| {{wp|Liberal conservatism}}, {{wp|Economic liberalism}}
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| {{wp|Christian democracy}}, {{wp|Ordoliberalism}}
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|'''Democratic Party'''<br><small>''Dérúārkax Plaiduv''</small>
|'''Social Democrats Niyaska'''<br><small>''Dérúārkax Plaiduv''</small>
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|[[Union of Democrats & Independents|UDI]]
|[[Social Democrats KF|SDKF]]
| {{wp|Modern liberalism}}, {{wp|Third Way}}, {{wp|Portuguese Social democracy|Tryhstian social democracy}}
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|[[Shaftonist-Republican Alliance|SRA]]
|[[Federalist Republican Alliance|FRA]]
| {{wp|Conservative liberalism}}
| {{wp|Conservative liberalism}}
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Perennial issues in Niyaskan politics include public housing, the state's high rates of taxation, pervasive corruption at all levels of government, and organised crime.
Perennial issues in Niyaskan politics include public housing, the state's high rates of taxation, pervasive corruption at all levels of government, and organised crime.
===Law===
Niyaska is a [[Marital_and_family_law_in_Kiravia#Fusional_Marriage|fusional marriage]] state in most civil law contexts, but crucially not in the context of inheritance law (that is, spouses can inherit property separately from one another, and inherited property does not automatically enter the community of goods).
Niyaska has an actively enforced {{wp|seatbelt law}}, the third-oldest in the nation after those enacted in [[Fariva]] and [[Bissáv]].


===Public services===
===Public services===
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===Military===
===Military===
The Niyaska Armed Forces currently comprise the Niyaska United Republican Army, the Niyaska United Republican Army Aircorps, and the Niyaska Naval Auxiliary. The Niyaska United Republican Navy was suspended in 21126 but could theoretically be reactivated on the orders of the Chief Executive.
The Niyaska Armed Forces currently comprise the Niyaska State Army and the Niyaska State Army Aircorps, which form part of the [[Territorial Defence Forces]], as well as the Niyaska Naval Auxiliary, which functions in {{wp|coast guard}} and {{wp|maritime law enforcement}} support rôles. The Niyaska State Navy was deactivated in 1896 but could theoretically be reactivated on the orders of the Chief Executive.


The Niyaskan Army and Army Aircorps are among the most experienced and decorated of Kiravian state militaries. Niyaskan state units have served alongside Federal forces in numerous foreign engagements, including the Kiro-Fakolan War, the Great Oceanic War, and the Liberation of Sydona. The Niyaskan armed forces along with those of [[Kiygrava]] and [[Róvidrea]] make up the Mid-Aquaric Battlegroup.
The Niyaskan Army and Army Aircorps are among the most experienced and decorated of [[Territorial Defence Forces|Kiravian state militaries]]. Niyaskan state units have served alongside Federal forces in numerous foreign engagements, including the Kiro-Fakolan War, the Great Oceanic War, and the Liberation of Sydona. The Niyaskan armed forces along with those of [[Kaviska]] and [[Etivéra]] make up the Mid-Oceanic Battlegroup.


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===Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals===
===Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals===
Niyaska has the Federacy's leading pharmaceutical and biotech sector, having shown robust growth in these industries since the 21180s. The three largest Kiravian pharmaceutical firms: Xirusta SAK (Lignúsar), Iatrogen PLR (Helvitenor), and Mullingar Biochemical SAK (Edomsar), are all headquartered in northern and central Niyaska. Numerous biotechnology startups have taken advantage of pro-biotech {{wp|industrial policy|industrial policies}} enacted on the state level and the abundant, high-quality human capital produced by the state's established firms and world-class universities.
Niyaska has the Federacy's leading pharmaceutical and biotech sector, having shown robust growth in these industries since the 21180s. The three largest Kiravian pharmaceutical firms: Xirusta SAK (Lignúsar), Iatrogen PLR (Helvitenor), and Mullingar Biochemical SAK (Edomsar), are all headquartered in northern and central Niyaska. Numerous biotechnology startups have taken advantage of pro-biotech {{wp|industrial policy|industrial policies}} enacted on the state level and the abundant, high-quality human capital produced by the state's established firms and world-class universities.
===Information Technology & Electronics===
North Niyaska is an extension of the Valēka-centred '[[Silicon Islands]]' hub of high-tech industry and investment.
The world-famous cellphone manufacturer and mobile technologies firm [[Incel]] is heaquartered in [[Kulaparkar]] and has research laboratories and manufacturing plants in several locations across the state.


===Transportation & Shipping===
===Transportation & Shipping===
[[File:Conti Anping.jpg|thumb|A container ship bearing [[Fiannrian]] goods in Śervinak]]
[[File:Conti Anping.jpg|thumb|A container ship bearing [[Fiannrian]] goods in Śervinak]]
The Valēka-Niyaska Port Authority, a bistate agency supervised by the Niyaskan and Kiygravan governments, operates the second-largest Kiravian port by annual cargo volume and the largest on the eastern seaboard. The majority of the port's loading docks, including all of its oil, gas, and chemical transfer facilities, are located in the northern Niyaskan cities of Cantrasar, Śervinak, Lower Valēka, and MacLaughlin.
The Valēka-Niyaska Port Authority, a bistate agency supervised by the Niyaskan and Kaviskan governments, operates the second-largest Kiravian port by annual cargo volume and the largest on the eastern seaboard. The majority of the port's loading docks, including all of its oil, gas, and chemical transfer facilities, are located in the northern Niyaskan cities of Cantrasar, Śervinak, Lower Valēka, and MacLaughlin.


Niyaska is also a major hub for air transportation. [[Iselin International Airport]], the busiest of the Valēka metropolitan area's airports and the largest freight airport east of Escarda, is located in the Niyaskan city of [[Cities of Kiravia#Iselin|Iselin]]. Together, the Port of Valēka-Niyaska and Iselin International Airport are the point of entry for some 50% of imports from Kiravia's major trading partners [[Urcea]] and [[Fiannria]].
Niyaska is also a major hub for air transportation. [[Iselin International Airport]], the busiest of the Valēka metropolitan area's airports and the largest freight airport east of Escarda, is located in the Niyaskan city of [[Cities of Kiravia#Iselin|Iselin]]. Together, the Port of Valēka-Niyaska and Iselin International Airport are the point of entry for some 50% of imports from Kiravia's major trading partners [[Urcea]] and [[Fiannria]].
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===Military & Defence Industry===
===Military & Defence Industry===
The Kiravian military operates several installations in Niyaska. The Katolien Armoury in County Manôt is a major storage depôt for conventional, nuclear, and chemical ordinance, and also houses several support operations for the [[Kiravian Navy]]. Fort Téarvód, also in County Manôt, is the operational headquarters of the Kiravian Army Signal Corps and houses several R&D facilities.  
The Kiravian military operates several installations in Niyaska. The Katolien Armoury in County Manôtra is a major storage depôt for conventional, nuclear, and chemical ordinance, and also houses several support operations for the [[Kiravian Navy]]. Fort Téarvód, also in County Manôtra, is the operational headquarters of the Kiravian Army Signal Corps and houses several R&D facilities.  


The Federal Army maintains a number of coastal artillery installations in northern Niyaska for the purpose of defending Valēka Harbour.
The Federal Army maintains a number of coastal artillery installations in northern Niyaska for the purpose of defending Valēka Harbour.
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In addition to the Paisonic Coscivians and Ærans, other Coscivian ethnic groups strongly associated with the mass migrations of the Great Crossing Era have substantial populations in Niyaska. Vilamans and Kaśuvans have a vibrant presence in County Hersek, which is also home to one of the largest Lusan populations on the eastern seaboard. Eskean Coscivians are present throughout the state in small numbers and are credited with establishing the first "Niyaska eateries" (see below), most of which are still owned and operated by Eskean families today.
In addition to the Paisonic Coscivians and Ærans, other Coscivian ethnic groups strongly associated with the mass migrations of the Great Crossing Era have substantial populations in Niyaska. Vilamans and Kaśuvans have a vibrant presence in County Hersek, which is also home to one of the largest Lusan populations on the eastern seaboard. Eskean Coscivians are present throughout the state in small numbers and are credited with establishing the first "Niyaska eateries" (see below), most of which are still owned and operated by Eskean families today.


The Niyaskan [[Kir people|Kir]], or "Old Niyaskans" are now a small minority in their traditional homeland, and account for only 42% of the state's ethnic Kir population, most of whom have [[Ancestral home (Kiravia)|ancestral homes]] in the Kiygrava, Etivéra, or elsewhere. Old Niyaskan-majority settlements are found mostly in rural South Niyaska and a rapidly shrinking rural corridor in County Manôt.
The Niyaskan [[Kir people|Kir]], or "Old Niyaskans" are now a small minority in their traditional homeland, and account for only 42% of the state's ethnic Kir population, most of whom have [[Ancestral home (Kiravia)|ancestral homes]] in Kaviska, Etivéra, or elsewhere. Old Niyaskan-majority settlements are found mostly in rural South Niyaska and a rapidly shrinking rural corridor in County Manôtra.


The ''Marithāruv'' ("Meadow people"), an ethnic group of mixed descent from Tapkek aboriginals and various groups of early Coscivian settlers, inhabit many wetland areas of the state, where their community cohesion and traditional way of life are increasingly threatened by encroaching urban development and environmental degradation.  
The ''Marithāruv'' ("Meadow people"), an ethnic group of mixed descent from Tapkek aboriginals and various groups of early Coscivian settlers, inhabit many wetland areas of the state, where their community cohesion and traditional way of life are increasingly threatened by encroaching urban development and environmental degradation.  


The Isvɚ̯x Road Albinos, a small community of 80-250 people with {{wp|albinism}}, thought to be of either Coscivian or mixed Coscivian-Aboriginal extraction, live in an area of pine-cedar forest and scrubland in County Manôt. Although accorded Scheduled Tribe status by the federal government and have been under a protective order from the state government since 21182, the Albinos occasionally come into conflict with residents of the expanding exurban communities in their vicinity.
The Isvɚ̯x Road Albinos, a small community of 80-250 people with {{wp|albinism}}, thought to be of either Coscivian or mixed Coscivian-Urom extraction, live in an area of pine-cedar forest and scrubland in County Manôtra. Although accorded Scheduled Tribe status by the federal government and have been under a protective order from the state government since 21182, the Albinos occasionally come into conflict with residents of the expanding exurban communities in their vicinity.


Niyaska is home to the largest population of [[Sarolasta|Sarolastans]] on the Eastern Seaboard.
Niyaska is home to the largest population of [[Sarolasta|Sarolastans]] on the Eastern Seaboard.


Due to its maritime history, proximity to [[Valēka]], and impressive post-Kirosocialist economic growth, Niyaska has a substantial non-Coscivian population that includes Celtic-Kiravians and other National Minorities, Levantine-Kiravians, Caphirian-Kiravians, Melotes, Corummese, and Metzettans.
Due to its maritime history, proximity to [[Valēka]], and impressive post-Kirosocialist economic growth, Niyaska has a substantial non-Coscivian population that includes Celtic-Kiravians and other National Minorities, Levantine-Kiravians, Caphirian-Kiravians, Melotes, Daxian, and Metzettans.
 
Niyaska, particularly the forested zone of South Niyaska, is home to many [[Dwarfism in Kiravia#Midget_colonies|midget colonies]].


===Religion===
===Religion===
Due to its inclusion in the cosmopolitan Valēka metropolitan area, all religious traditions with a visible following in Kiravia are present in Niyaska. However, Coscivian-Rite Christianity is by far the largest faith tradition, adhered to by 60-65% of Niyaskans, with the Coscivian Catholic Church being the largest single religious body and the Coscivian Orthodox Church the third-largest. Niyaska also has a significant number of Latin-Rite Catholic parishes, serving both immigrant and Coscivian congregations. The [[Insular Apostolic Church]] is the second-largest religious body.
Due to its inclusion in the cosmopolitan Valēka metropolitan area, all religious traditions with a visible following in Kiravia are present in Niyaska. However, Coscivian-Rite Christianity is by far the largest faith tradition, adhered to by 60-65% of Niyaskans, with the Coscivian Catholic Church being the largest single religious body and the Coscivian Orthodox Church the third-largest. Niyaska also has a significant number of Latin-Rite Catholic parishes, serving both immigrant and Coscivian congregations. The [[Insular Apostolic Church]] is the second-largest religious body.


Niyaska has the second-largest Jewish population in the Federacy after the neighbouring Kiygrava. Most Niyaskan Jews belong to the Ivraīan Coscivian subgroup and live in suburban North Niyaska. After Kirosocialism, some Haredi communities belonging to the Avraman Coscivian subgroup left Valēka and resettled in and around Vilnúdaritren in South Niyaska.
Niyaska has the second-largest Jewish population in the Federacy after the neighbouring Kaviska. Most Niyaskan Jews belong to the Ivraīan Coscivian subgroup and live in suburban North Niyaska. After Kirosocialism, some Haredi communities belonging to the Avraman Coscivian subgroup left Valēka and resettled in and around Vilnúdaritren in South Niyaska.


===Cuisine===
===Cuisine===
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All major Coscivian cuisines can be found in the restaurants, delis, and corner groceries of Niyaska's many ethnic neighbourhoods. Drawing from and building upon these culinary influences, Niyaskan cooks have created a repretoire of dishes that is considered characteristically Niyaskan. Laird's bacon (''Valturkōlgra''), a cured pork product common throughout the Northeast, was invented in Niyaska, where it is wildly popular and features in the official state sandwich. Fried potatoes in the state are usually a thick-cut variation on the usual ''Axioneɣûltor'' ("[[Axiench]]-fry'') style, except in the Niyaskan Beach region, where a thinner style is served.
All major Coscivian cuisines can be found in the restaurants, delis, and corner groceries of Niyaska's many ethnic neighbourhoods. Drawing from and building upon these culinary influences, Niyaskan cooks have created a repretoire of dishes that is considered characteristically Niyaskan. Laird's bacon (''Valturkōlgra''), a cured pork product common throughout the Northeast, was invented in Niyaska, where it is wildly popular and features in the official state sandwich. Fried potatoes in the state are usually a thick-cut variation on the usual ''Axioneɣûltor'' ("[[Axiench]]-fry'') style, except in the Niyaskan Beach region, where a thinner style is served.


Niyaska is known as the birthplace of the "eatery" (Kiravic: ''ɣēmitōrum''), a type of restaurant similar to an American diner or British roadhouse and often found along major roadways. The first eateries were established by Helskan Coscivian immigrants in the 21XXXs and offered extensive menus featuring traditional Kiravian breakfast fare, lunch staples and sandwiches, and some Helskan dishes. Today, Niyaskan eateries are the best place to experience distinctively Niyaskan foods and the Niyaskan take on more general Kiravian foods.
Niyaska is known as the birthplace of the "eatery" (Kiravic: ''ɣēmitōrum''), a type of restaurant similar to an American diner or British roadhouse and often found along major roadways. The first eateries were established by Eskean Coscivian immigrants in the 21XXXs and offered extensive menus featuring traditional Kiravian breakfast fare, lunch staples and sandwiches, and some Eskean dishes. Today, Niyaskan eateries are the best place to experience distinctively Niyaskan foods and the Niyaskan take on more general Kiravian foods.


Paisonic Coscivian cuisine, generally considered the best style of Coscivian food, is commercially available everywhere in Niyaska and cooked at home daily by the quater of Niyaskan households that are ethnically Paisonic. Along with Valēka, northern Niyaska is regarded as offering the best Paisonic food in the country, and is home to two Paisonic culinary institutes.
Paisonic Coscivian cuisine, generally considered the best style of Coscivian food, is commercially available everywhere in Niyaska and cooked at home daily by the quater of Niyaskan households that are ethnically Paisonic. Along with Valēka, northern Niyaska is regarded as offering the best Paisonic food in the country, and is home to two Paisonic culinary institutes.
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