Qustantistan

Islamic Caliphate according to the Sacred Rumeli Tradition in Suristan al-Khilāfat ar-Rūm
Flag of Caliphate of Rumelistan Flag
Motto: "There is no God but God, Muhammad is His Prophet, and the line of Ali continues His guidance"
Anthem: Ummat-i Qanat la Tardu al-Wahan
Capital	Alexandretta (administrative) Rūm (religious)
Largest city	Alexandretta
Official languages	Persian, Arabic
Recognised regional languages	Aramaïc, Dardic, Madavani, Parthavi, Coscivian
Ethnic groups	40% Perso-Arabic, 20% Iranic and Semitic minorities, 15% Coscivian
Demonym(s)	Rumeli, Rumelistani see terminology section
Government	Caliphate
• Caliph	Nidal abd' al-Rumel
Legislature	Majlis
Revolution
• Overthrow of the United Islamic Federation	May 1, 2022
Population
• Census	75,276,926

The Islamic Caliphate according to the Sacred Rumeli Tradition in Suristan, also known as the Caliphate of Rumelistan, is an Islamic state located in southern Ixnay.

Government

The Rumeli Caliphate is a theocratic monarchy. Though it is often described as an absolute monarchy, most scholars consider this a mischaracterisation, as the Caliph is subject to Sharia, and the Qur'an and Ummatic Tradition act as a body of constitutional law.

The Caliphate regards itself as a sovereign entity that governs Rumelistan as a nation-state, but also rightfully claims religious and (in certain periods of history) civil authority over Rumeli Muslims outside of its territorial jurisdiction. Rumeli Muslims are required to pay tithes to the Caliphate through their congregations, and are obliged to participate in jihad if deemed called upon by the Caliph to defend the faith. All Rumelis, regardless of legal nationality, are considered subjects of the Caliph, and as such are automatically considered Rumeli nationals when in Rumelistan.

The Majlis and most government agencies are based in Alexandretta, which is treated as the de facto capital and generally indicated as such on maps. However, Rūm is the ceremonial capital where the state religious institutions are headquartered and where the Caliph officially resides (though recent Caliphs have spent most of their time in Alexandretta). All official decrees and proclamations of the Caliph are announced and published in Rūm, even if the Caliph issues them from Alexandretta or elsewhere.

Foreign Policy

Rumelistan has an active foreign policy. Aside from national self-preservation, is main foreign policy interests are promoting Rumeli Islam and protecting Rumeli and other Shi'a minorities abroad, and seeking trade contacts to promote economic development. Rumelistan's main adversaries are the neighbouring Sunni State of Islam, which Rumelis view as a false Caliphate, and Corumm, which has long taken a hostile stance against its many Islamic neighbours. Many foreign policy analysts view Rumelistan and the State of Islam as locked in perpetual emnity for religious and geopolitical reasons, with both vying to establish themselves as the sole legitimate Islamic state and the dominant power in southeast Ixnay. The Rumeli-Batori rivalry was the main impetus behind the Nuclear Jihad programme (see below). The Caliphate's main ally is the Rumeli-dominated régime in Krakyerkir.

Rumelistan has good relations with both Woolzistan and Heku, the latter being a critical trading partner and source of foreign investment. The Caliphate's energy reserves and fair treatment of its Coscivian population have engendered good relations with the Kiravian Federacy.

Society & Culture

Rumelistan is a multiethnic, multilingual nation united by religion. Although the lowland Rumelavi of mixt Perso-Arabic and Græco-Roman heritage constitute the "mainstream" national culture of Rumelistan, a variety of smaller Iranic, Semitic, Hellenic, and Coscivian groups comprise the majority of the population.

The Islamic calendar is used for both civil and religious purposes in Rumelistan, except in Coscivian communities, which use a different lunar calendar.

Religion

See Rumeli Islam

Religious Affiliation
Group			Percentage
Rumeli Islam			67.2%
Sunni Muslim			22.8%
Christianity			6.4%
Mandæanism			2.1%
Zoroastrianism			1.2%
Other			0.3%

Religion is central to Rumeli life. Rumeli Islam is the state's raison d'être. Over sixty-seven (67%) percent of Rumelistanis adhere to Rumeli Islam, which has been criticized by many Sunni and Shia clerics as a syncretic adoption of apostate Catholic traditions, influenced by Hekuvia.

Rumelistan does not provide for absolute, categorical freedom of religion. Rather, in accordance with Koranic law, the Caliphate extends religious toleration to other monotheists. Outside of Islam, the state accords official protection to Judaïsm, Mandæanism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism. Adherents of these religions must pay a jizya tax, but are alotted special representation in the Majlis and are autonomous with regard to religious affairs and marital and family law. The public practice of non-monotheistic religions is prohibited, and Rumelistani nationals are forbidden from belonging to them. Foreign expatriates are permitted to practice other religions in private. Apostasy from Islam is illegal and punishable by death, as is public proclamation of atheism.

Language

The two official and most widely-spoken languages in Rumelistan are Persian and Arabic. Persian is the primary language of governmental affairs and business, though Arabic, the official liturgical language understood at a basic level by 90% of adult Rumelis, is more frequently used for inter-ethnic communication. Most urban dwellers are natively bilingual, switching fluidly between Arabic and Persian.

Economy

Rumelistan can be characterised as an emerging market economy.

-Oil, natty gas, and uranium -Manufacturing -Agriculture