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|area_label2 = Total land area | |area_label2 = Total land area | ||
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|population_census = | |population_census = 134,562,985 | ||
|population_census_year = 2030 | |population_census_year = 2030 | ||
|population_density_km2 = | |population_density_km2 = 205 | ||
|population_density_sq_mi = | |population_density_sq_mi = 530 | ||
|GDP_nominal = $ | |GDP_nominal = $5,050,619,797,497 | ||
|GDP_nominal_year = 2030 | |GDP_nominal_year = 2030 | ||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $37,533.50 | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = $37,533.50 | ||
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===Palatial Collapse and Ko'ngairauo Wars=== | ===Palatial Collapse and Ko'ngairauo Wars=== | ||
In 950, the mainland of Takatta went through a 4 year drought in which no monsoons occurred. The records indicate that the palaces did everything they could to maintain peace, up to and including human sacrifice. However, the fact that the palaces hoarded rice for themselves whilst refusing to distribute it to the common people led to significant unrest. In 953, the [[Vallos#Loose_Caphiric_hegemony|Caphirian Undecimvirate]] supported the uprising of several generals of the palatial kingdoms, who had previously been assigned to guard against Caphirian intrusion. These uprisings, collectively called the Ko’ngairauo Wars, occurred for nearly half a century due to terrain difficulties meaning Caphirian forces couldn’t assist much as well as the generals provoking even more hatred due to their brutal warfare strategies, meaning that the palaces had significant support from the population despite previous mismanagement of supplies. The end of the drought also prolonged the conflict due to a quick rebuilding of grain and food supplies. The first palace to fall was Keikono of Arai’ia in 977, whose territory was seized by General Oaiakara’atana. He stayed out of the conflicts surrounding the rest of the Ahoso Basin, and instead focused on conquering southeast Vallos, which consisted of relatively underdeveloped tribes and chiefdoms and as such unification was quickly achieved through negotiations, Caphirian force and treaties in 989. | In 950, the mainland of Takatta went through a 4 year drought in which no monsoons occurred. The records indicate that the palaces did everything they could to maintain peace, up to and including human sacrifice. However, the fact that the palaces hoarded rice for themselves whilst refusing to distribute it to the common people led to significant unrest. In 953, the [[Vallos#Loose_Caphiric_hegemony|Caphirian Undecimvirate]] supported the uprising of several generals of the palatial kingdoms, who had previously been assigned to guard against Caphirian intrusion. These uprisings, collectively called the Ko’ngairauo Wars, occurred for nearly half a century due to terrain difficulties meaning Caphirian forces couldn’t assist much as well as the generals provoking even more hatred due to their brutal warfare strategies, meaning that the palaces had significant support from the population despite previous mismanagement of supplies. The end of the drought also prolonged the conflict due to a quick rebuilding of grain and food supplies. The first palace to fall was Keikono of Arai’ia in 977, whose territory was seized by General Oaiakara’atana. He stayed out of the conflicts surrounding the rest of the Ahoso Basin, and instead focused on conquering parts of southeast Vallos, which consisted of relatively underdeveloped tribes and chiefdoms and as such unification was quickly achieved through negotiations, Caphirian force and treaties in 989. General Ngasiikai rebelled against Aiaka in Disa'adakuo but never managed to conquer his overlords. Thus, the borders of the Undecimvirates were largely to the east of the region, with the western regions being held largely by independent Polynesian kingdoms, with the three border kingdoms of Suryulwaiwana, Aiaka and Keong managing to repell the advances of the Undecimvirate for the following two hundred years. This marked the beginning of the tumultuous Early Medieval Age of Takatta Loa which was characterized by failed attempts at Christian conversion, cultural exchange between the Occident and Polynesia, population decline and the movement of wealth from southern Vallos. | ||
===Early Medieval Age=== | ===Early Medieval Age=== | ||
===Ethnogenesis of the Loa=== | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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The two Lower Houses of Commons and Chieftains consist of approximately 1,000 legislators from 500 districts, which are further divided into 18 regions. The regions exist for administrative purposes and have no impact on the legislature. The legislators represent approximately 250,000 people each and outnumber the Upper Houses by around 39 to one. The House of Commons is elected from among every citizen of Takatta Loa and serves to represent civilian interests. The House of Chieftains is elected from among every active duty military member and their spouse and serves to represent military interests. The primary function of the Lower Houses is to propose and pass legislation. Any Loa citizen can propose a law, and provided it gains enough signatures on a petition, their representative is obligated to deliver it to the legislature. The legislator must also propose laws to their people in the same manner in order to be able to propose it to the broader legislature. Although the Upper Houses also vote on legislation, their votes are in theory small enough to be insignificant. However, several members of the Upper Houses have gained enough sway in political parties that they can have an outsized impact on legislation. The Lower Houses must also approve the budget as designed by the Upper Houses. They can choose to reject this and thus force a resetting, but this is relatively rare. | The two Lower Houses of Commons and Chieftains consist of approximately 1,000 legislators from 500 districts, which are further divided into 18 regions. The regions exist for administrative purposes and have no impact on the legislature. The legislators represent approximately 250,000 people each and outnumber the Upper Houses by around 39 to one. The House of Commons is elected from among every citizen of Takatta Loa and serves to represent civilian interests. The House of Chieftains is elected from among every active duty military member and their spouse and serves to represent military interests. The primary function of the Lower Houses is to propose and pass legislation. Any Loa citizen can propose a law, and provided it gains enough signatures on a petition, their representative is obligated to deliver it to the legislature. The legislator must also propose laws to their people in the same manner in order to be able to propose it to the broader legislature. Although the Upper Houses also vote on legislation, their votes are in theory small enough to be insignificant. However, several members of the Upper Houses have gained enough sway in political parties that they can have an outsized impact on legislation. The Lower Houses must also approve the budget as designed by the Upper Houses. They can choose to reject this and thus force a resetting, but this is relatively rare. | ||
====Elector System==== | ====Elector System==== | ||
There are 2,500 electoral districts of Takatta Loa, which serve to elect the legislators of the Lower Houses. Each district elects two electors, one of whom must be active duty or reserve military. These two electors are then assigned into two groups of five respectively, usually from the nearest district. These groups of five must select one candidate from among however many there are to serve as legislator, with the military members electing a Chieftain and civilians electing a Commons member. Elections of electors occur in the third ecdysial month of the year, which is usually sometime in the summer, while the electors decide on the legislator within one lunar month. ELectors can only hold their seat for three ecdysial years. A legislator can only hold their seat for one term of three lunar years, but if there are no contestants then they retain their seat. This has happened to only four legislators in history, but one has maintained her seat for 40 consecutive years. Each district is part of a group of five, and each represents roughly 50,000 people. A single district elects an elector and then the electors elect a candidate from among their districts. Usually, candidates campaign in the districts to gain votes on a petition, which is meant to influence the decision of the electors but it is still ultimately their choice who they elect. | |||
===Upper Houses=== | ===Upper Houses=== | ||
===Regions=== | ===Regions=== | ||
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==Culture and Society== | ==Culture and Society== | ||
Loa culture is eclectic and highly influenced by its Polynesian roots as well as its distant historical rule by Caphiria and the more modern impact of Kiravia and Kiravian Islam. Although there is generally accepted to be a single Loa culture, in truth there are multiple Loa ethnicities as a result of the nationalization period of the 1800s that resulted in the universality of Insuo Loa and adoption of Loa culture alongside erasure of indigenous Polynesian cultures. This dynamic continues to influence Loa society today, with emphasis on regional identities increasing in modern times. | |||
===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||
====Insuo Loa==== | ====Insuo Loa==== | ||