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| leader_name2 = Daniel Lopes | | leader_name2 = Daniel Lopes | ||
|legislature = [[Assembly of the Woqalate]] | |legislature = [[Assembly of the Woqalate]] | ||
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|established_event1 = Qabóri Colonization | |established_event1 = Qabóri Colonization | ||
|established_date1 = 722–1351 | |established_date1 = 722–1351 | ||
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|population_census = 21,529,217 | |population_census = 21,529,217 | ||
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'''Porlos''' ([[High Western Qabóri]]: ''Porosakee'', [[Soqweux language|Soqweux]]: ''Porsaahi''), officially the '''Woqalate of Porlos''' (High Western Qabóri: ''Porosakee Woqalatái'', Soqweux: ''Wayyihikeelito Porsaahi''), is a {{wp|sovereign state|sovereign country}} in southwestern [[Crona]]. Located in the heart of the Old Cartadanian colonies, Porlos shares land borders with the [[Alstin|UR]] Territories of [[Idirivièra]] and [[Betlands]], along with [[Asteria]] and [[Ormatia]]. The country covers an area of {{convert| | '''Porlos''' ([[High Western Qabóri]]: ''Porosakee'', [[Soqweux language|Soqweux]]: ''Porsaahi''), officially the '''Woqalate of Porlos''' (High Western Qabóri: ''Porosakee Woqalatái'', Soqweux: ''Wayyihikeelito Porsaahi''), is a {{wp|sovereign state|sovereign country}} in southwestern [[Crona]]. Located in the heart of the Old Cartadanian colonies, Porlos shares land borders with the [[Alstin|UR]] Territories of [[Idirivièra]] and [[Betlands]], along with [[Asteria]] and [[Ormatia]]. The country covers an area of {{convert|391265|km2|sqmi}}, making it the world's [[List of Nations|56th-largest country by area]], but with around 21.5 million inhabitants, it is one of the least populous nations worldwide. It has a largely {{wp|tropical climate}} with subtropic zones, predominantly in the northern interior. The country's capital is [[Pacuí]], near the central interior of the country, and it's largest city and financial center is the coastal metropolis of [[Naqili]], situated on the [[Sea of St. John]]. | ||
Although inhabited since the Paleolithic Era, what is now Porlos was molded by a mix of [[Cartadania|Cartadanian]] and [[Tierrador|Qabór-Tierric]] civilization, due to the colonization from both empires. It began with the conquering of the Betlands region, which at the time would be referred to as the [[Soqweux]], named after the [[Soqweux people]], by [[Tierrador#Qabóri Woqalate|Imperial Qabór]]. There, for close to 700 years, the Qabóri settlers established several colonies and ports, which were typically limited to just coastal settlements and trading posts, as the areas being as far as they were from the Qabóri proper area were heavily neglected by the central government of the Woqalate. In 1351, modern-day Porlos and the surrounding areas were granted independence as the [[Woqalate of Soqweux]]. Relations between Qabór and the Soqweux would remain tightly-knit, as most economic, social and political influences would still be brought upon from the Woqalate. Eventually, following [[Aster's expedition]] and the colonization of present-day [[Asteria]] by [[Faneria]], settlers from Cartadania arrived and established several colonies and posts of their own, starting in the 16th century as the West Bay Colony. In the 19th century, Cognatian settlers slowly and hesitantly began to establish themselves in the interior. The Cartadanian colony that became Porlos did not have its present borders until the early 20th century due to resistance by native groups and Tierrador. The Cartadanian settlements were very unstable, due to outsider influence from various indigenous nations led by Tierrador, and in 1938, following a brutal year-long conflict, Porlos was granted its independence from Cartadania. Eventually, the Porlosi Woqalate would be restored, as it stands today. | Although inhabited since the Paleolithic Era, what is now Porlos was molded by a mix of [[Cartadania|Cartadanian]] and [[Tierrador|Qabór-Tierric]] civilization, due to the colonization from both empires. It began with the conquering of the Betlands region, which at the time would be referred to as the [[Soqweux]], named after the [[Soqweux people]], by [[Tierrador#Qabóri Woqalate|Imperial Qabór]]. There, for close to 700 years, the Qabóri settlers established several colonies and ports, which were typically limited to just coastal settlements and trading posts, as the areas being as far as they were from the Qabóri proper area were heavily neglected by the central government of the Woqalate. In 1351, modern-day Porlos and the surrounding areas were granted independence as the [[Woqalate of Soqweux]]. Relations between Qabór and the Soqweux would remain tightly-knit, as most economic, social and political influences would still be brought upon from the Woqalate. Eventually, following [[Aster's expedition]] and the colonization of present-day [[Asteria]] by [[Faneria]], settlers from Cartadania arrived and established several colonies and posts of their own, starting in the 16th century as the West Bay Colony. In the 19th century, Cognatian settlers slowly and hesitantly began to establish themselves in the interior. The Cartadanian colony that became Porlos did not have its present borders until the early 20th century due to resistance by native groups and Tierrador. The Cartadanian settlements were very unstable, due to outsider influence from various indigenous nations led by Tierrador, and in 1938, following a brutal year-long conflict, Porlos was granted its independence from Cartadania. Eventually, the Porlosi Woqalate would be restored, as it stands today. | ||
Porlos has vast mineral and petroleum reserves, and its economy is among the fastest-growing in the world, especially since the end of its civil war | Porlos has vast mineral and petroleum reserves, and its economy is among the fastest-growing in the world, especially since the end of its civil war. Its standard of living is amongst one of the highest in Crona. Porlos has a high-income economy and is one of the most economically and socially stable nations in Crona, ranking highly in competitiveness, per capita income, globalization, peace, and economic freedom. Porlos also performs well in the region in terms of sustainability of the state and democratic development, and boasts one of the lowest homicide rates in South Crona. Porlos is regarded as one of the most socially progressive countries in Crona. It ranks high on global measures of personal rights, tolerance, democracy, and inclusion issues, including its acceptance of the LGBT community. It was the first Cronan country to fully legalize cannabis, doing so in 1967, as well as same-sex marriage (legalized in 1972). | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Cold War era and present day === | === Cold War era and present day === | ||
Despite the devastation of the Porlosi economy following the withdrawal of all Cartadanian economic activites, it would not last for long. In 1940, the newly-founded government of Porlos would eventually be reorganized, with the assistance of the Walakee State under High Woqala [[Satola Sanléc]] | Despite the devastation of the Porlosi economy following the withdrawal of all Cartadanian economic activites, it would not last for long. In 1940, the newly-founded government of Porlos would eventually be reorganized, with the assistance of the Walakee State under High Woqala [[Satola Sanléc]]. The same government structure that was seen under the Woqalate of Soqweux would be restored as the Woqalate of Porlos, establishing [[Sonta I]] as the first [[Woqala of Porlos]] since 1712. As the return took place, most colonial aspects from Cartadania would slowly be scrapped and replaced with indigenous Cronan influences. This included demoting Cartadanian as an official language and replacing it with Soqweux. Along with the many cultural changes, the Porlosi government also allowed many Tierradorian companies and organization to open subsidiaries within the nation. [[Auqali Lithium]], one of the largest mineral extraction companies in the world, began operations in the country in 1951, boosting the nation's economy by a significant margin. | ||
During the [[Occidental Cold War]], Porlos established a neutral stance, however it was involved in numerous South Cronan conflicts, mostly on the side of Tierrador and Ceylonia. In 1965, the [[Porlosi Defense Force]] sent 350 peacekeeping troops to fight alongside the [[Tierradorian Defense Force|TDF]] in the [[Lakawachee War]]. In late 1965, During the onset of the [[Mosquito War]], the Porlosi government issued an ultimatum to various [[Istrenya|Istrenyan-based]] drug cartels operating within the Porlosi borders to cease all operations within the nation. When the demands were not met, the Porlosi government began a [[Porlosi purge|purge]] in many cities, arresting over 95,000 cartel members, along with an additional 45,000 conspirators, over the span of a few months. Following this, the PDF would send military support to Tierrador in its fight against Istrenya and the cartels. In 1969, Woqala Sonta I was shot and killed by Istrenyan national [[Ka'wole Tatami]], prompting Porlos to officially enter the war against Istrenya. While this involvement did not last long, the PDF managed to halt several of Istrenya's advances and even push further back into key Istrenyan areas. After the [[Dalton Accords]] in 1970, the PDF withdrew its troops from Istrenya. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
=== Biodiversity and environment === | === Biodiversity and environment === | ||
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
Porlos is a unitary | Porlos is one of two Woqalates in Crona, the other being Tierrador. The country has maintained a liberal democratic system under its [[Constitution of Porlos|1941 Constitution]], which replaced the territorial constitution that leaned the government towards Alahuela's governance. Porlos is also a unitary state, comprising of [[Qoyalets of Porlos|twelve provinces]], with a strong central government. The Porlosi government features many elements from the political systems and institutions of [[Government of Tierrador|Tierrador]], such as a unicameral legislature, written constitution, the implementation of [[Woqalate Law]], and an overlapping dual-court system. | ||
Woqala [[Furtado II]] serves as the head of state of Porlos, however, unlike the Tierradorian monarch, the role of the Porlosi monarch is limited to ceremonial and representative functions. Under the provisions of the [[1991 Porlosi constitutional revisions]], the Woqala lacks any formal political power. The Woqala opens the annual [[Assembly of the Woqalate (Porlos)|Assembly]] session, chairs the [[Higher Council (Porlos)|Higher Council]] held during a change of Government, holds regular Information Councils with the [[Prime Minister of Porlos|Prime Minister]] and the Government, chairs the meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council (Soqweux: Akaahaliinapaa), and receives diplomatic credentials of foreign ambassadors to Porlos and signs those of Porlosi ambassadors sent abroad. In addition, the Woqala pays state visits abroad and hosts those incoming. | |||
Legislative power is vested in the unicameral Assembly of the Woqalate. The Assembly consists of 206 members. General elections for the Assembly are held every five years, with members of the Assembly being elected based on population. Once elected, members serve a five-year term, with a limit of three terms, or fifteen years overall. The internal workings of the Assembly are, in addition to the 1941 Constitution, regulated by the Assembly Act (Soqweux: Asseehamalica), and the branch operates in cooperation with the executive and judicial branch under a checks-and-balances system. Despite this, many consider the Assembly to be the most powerful entity in Porlos, as it can override many judicial and executive rulings, often with little to no objection from those branches. | |||
Judicial power is almost entirely represented by the two main courts; the [[Hihkaalaasi]] (High Court) and the [[Taarsakaalaasi]] (Tribunal Court). Both of these courts are tasked with enforcing Woqalate Law throughout the country, though each court has different means of enforcing Woqalate Law. The dual-court system in Porlos is almost entirely derived from the [[Judicial system of Tierrador]], where the High Court usually oversees criminal law cases, while the Tribunal Court oversees administrative law and civil disputes, such as lawsuits. | |||
=== Administrative divisions === | === Administrative divisions === | ||
[[File:Porlos subdivisions.png|thumb|12 provinces of Porlos]] | |||
Porlos is a unitary state, divided into twelve first-level administrative provinces (qoyyalaatisi). The provinces are administered through directly elected provincial assemblies (qoyyalaasekoliaat), who in turn elect the Provincial Governor (wotaashiaake). The provinces are sub-divided into 411 second-level parishes (parsahikaatia), which in turn are administered by a directly elected parish council, headed by a commissioner and a small executive cabinet. The cities of Pacuí and Naqili are referred to as cahilaatika, which does not translate into Ænglish, however in most Ænglish descriptions, they are considered as province-parishes. The 1941 Constitution grants provinces the right to possess partial fiscal autonomy, being able to create their own budgets and allocate resources for their Gross Domestic Products. Similar to the [[Administrative divisions of Tierrador#Regions & Collectivities|regions of Tierrador]], the central government can temporarily dissolve and allow the provinces to take control against a foreign enemy in the event of armed conflict on Porlosi soil. | |||
=== Law === | === Law === | ||
=== Military === | === Military === | ||
The [[Porlosi Defense Forces]] are constitutionally subordinate to both the Prime Minister, via the Porlosi Defense Office, and the Assembly of the Woqalate, via the various Defense Committees. As of 2034, there are 96,000 personnel serving in the [[Porlosi Army]], 31,000 in the [[Porlosi Navy]], and 28,000 in the [[Porlosi Air Force]]. The PDF is organized on the essential principle of legitimate Porlosi self-defense: the repelling of any external military aggression in order to guarantee freedom of the Porlosi people, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Its secondary missions include committing to multinational operations within the framework of the [[League of Nations]], participating in internal support missions, assisting allied nations, and establishing a sub-regional defense system. Military service is voluntary, with enlistment age between 18 and 24 years old and no conscription. Decades of Tierradorian military influence and support allowed for the PDF to evolve into what it is today, with the PDF being considered as one of the best equipped in South Crona. The PDF manages its own weapon research facilities, shipyards, ordnance, tank and plane factories, mostly using resources imported from Tierrador and [[Alstin]]. Following the end of [[The Deluge]], real military expenditures declined steadily and the defense budget in 2026 was only about 0.56% of GDP, a historical minimum, below the Cronan average. Within the defense budget itself, funding for training and even basic maintenance has been significantly cut, a factor contributing to the accidental loss of the Porlosi submarine Kuaahalisa in 2029. | |||
=== Foreign policy === | === Foreign policy === | ||
=== Law enforcement and crime === | === Law enforcement and crime === | ||