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|headofstate = Imil Shukri
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The '''Republic of Jezeraah''' (also known as '''ROJ''') is an island country located at the confluence of the [[Maccabi River]] and [[Lake Morovia]].

The main ethnic groups in the Republic are the Jezeri and the Israati.

The capital is Jezeraah City.

==Etymology==

Jezeraah means "island" in the local dialect, which is derived from a combination of Israati and Babki (essentially a stylized Arabic).

==History==

Originally established with other communities by settlers that formed the early Free State of [[Haifa]], the island was populated by Babki immigrants fleeing [[Eura]]. A large number of immigrants also arrived from Afrikaana, helping to further bolster the population. The island came into conflict with Israati hardliners influenced by Pallisican and Bassarid imperialists. The left-leaning island government favored a more democratic government in Haifa, while hardliners pushed for a more nationalist government. After rigged victories by the hardliners many Jezerans fled north to Elijah's Rest in [[Natopia]], only to return after the collapse of [[Caputia]] offered a renewed chance at a free Jezeraah. Currently the country is embroiled in the [[Haifan Civil War]] and is fighting the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union]], which also claims the island.

===Haifan Civil War===

Jezeraah entered the [[Haifan Civil War]] as an ally of the [[Greater Morovian Independence Initiative]]. The Jezeran populace staunchly supports the formation of a democratic commonwealth of Haifan states in the vacuum left behind by the collapse of [[Caputia]]. Successfully using guerrilla tactics to expel the pro-Bassarid forces from Jezeraah (island) and Lazawi, the Jezeri military then began a blockade of [[Lake Morovia]] and the [[Straits of Haifa]] in an effort to limit retaliatory strikes against the islands by the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union]]. Since then the military has extended itself south around the [[Maccabi Dam]], moving inland south of [[Abeis]]. The state claims the former territories of independent [[Haifa]] and as such views the occupation of Abeis, Minab-Azis and Keybir-Aviv as being held by enemy hostiles and an objective of liberation.

The Jezeraah Liberation Front is an independent organization, sanctioned by but functioning separately from the Jezeran government, that acts as a guerrilla army within territories held by the Imperial Trade Union. The JLO has limited its attacks to military and government personnel only, specifically avoiding putting civilians in harms way. Since many ethnic Israati and Jezeri live under control of the Imperial Trade Union, the JLO is seen by many as liberators. This close connection with the Haifan community has helped protect JLO operatives from being discovered by Imperial forces.

===OSEC Boycott===

In response to reports of [[Safir]] peoples being harvested and processed as food products, the Jezeran government announced it would boycott all products originating from the [[Organisation of Safir Exporting Countries]]. President Shukri also announced that Jezeraah would be a sanctuary for Safir escaping from territories of the Imperial Trade Union, encouraging them to escape to the Republic where they would not face persecution.

===Legalization of Noctic-Rabrev===

Use of the plant-based drug [[Noctic-Rabrev]] was a controversial issue for the Jezeran population. Prior to independence, the drug had been strictly outlawed by Bassarid forces. Following the establishment of the Republic, the Legislative Council voted to implement a limited legalization of the drug and its cultivation for medicinal purposes only. The state sanctions and certifies farmers within a strict criteria, which includes curbing the use of pesticides and other chemical contaminants on crops. Oils extracted from the leaves, which do not contain psychotropic or vampiric properties, are then marketed to the public at a reduced rate through their medical providers. Proponents claim the drug has many health benefits, including boosting the immune system, anti-anxiety, and more. Research is ongoing. The legalization of the drug effectively eradicated illicit trade within Jezeraah.

While the Jezeri government sought to restrict the usage of Noctic-Rabrev to certain forms of non-psychotropic concentrates, it struggled to prevent the illicit use of the drug in non-concentrated forms.  It furthermore struggled to prevent the consumption of Noctic-Rabrev infused Safir meat which was prepared and sold by the Bassarid supported [[Port of Jogi|Commune of Nightly Chefs]].  The growth of the Noctic industry in Jezeraah resulted in a minor outbreak of [[Micrasian Biohazard Research Institute|Noctic Vampirism]] within the Jezeri population, and the expansion of the [[Alperkin]] religion. Refined NRB oils, which do not cause vampirism and/or death, are however quickly outpacing use of the traditional illicit drug.

==Government==

The Republic of Jezeraah is a republic with an elected President and a parliamentary Legislative Council headed by a Prime Minister.

===Political parties===
There are five major political parties in Jezeraah:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan=2 | Name
! Ideology
! Political position
|-
|style="background-color:crimson;" |&nbsp;
| Common Grounds Party
| [[wikipedia:Social democracy|Social democracy]], [[wikipedia:Multiculturalism|multiculturalism]]
| [[wikipedia:Centre-left politics|Centre-left]]
|-
|style="background-color:springgreen;" |&nbsp;
| Islands Alliance
| [[wikipedia:Classical liberalism|Classical liberalism]], [[wikipedia:Agrarianism|agrarianism]]
| [[wikipedia:Centrism|Centre]]
|-
|style="background-color:darkred;" |&nbsp;
| Haifan Liberation Party
| [[wikipedia:Democratic socialism|Democratic socialism]], [[wikipedia:Environmentalism|environmentalism]]
| [[wikipedia:Left-wing_politics|Left-wing]]
|-
|style="background-color:purple;" |&nbsp;
| National Party of Haifa
| [[wikipedia:Nationalism|Nationalism]], [[wikipedia:Protectionism|protectionism]]
| [[wikipedia:Right-wing_politics|Right-wing]]
|-
|style="background-color:skyblue;" |&nbsp;
| Morovian Solidarity Party
| [[wikipedia:Conservatism|Conservatism]], [[wikipedia:Federalism|federalism]]
| [[wikipedia:Centre-right politics|Centre-right]]
|}

==Geography==
[[File:Jezeraah islands map.png|thumb|right|Map of Jezeraah]]
[[File:Jezeraah City.jpg|thumb|left|Jezeraah City]]
Located at the confluence of Lake Morovia and the Maccabi River, Jezeraah consists of two small islands. The larger island is known as the synonymous Jezeraah, while the smaller island is known as Lazawi (Lazuli/Blue Island). The islands have a small land area but are very densely populated and highly developed. Very little arable land remains, and most of this is located on Lazawi. As such most food products are farmed from aquatic sources, such as fish, shellfish, and rice. At around 40 degrees the area boasts a warm climate with cool but not cold winters. The elevation is relatively low due to it being in a river valley, with the highest peak reaching only 350 meters above sea level.

Jezeraah Island has one major city, Jezeraah City. Several smaller suburbs populate the western reaches of the island. Lazawi has one small city, Azula, located along the northern coast.

The islands are served by three ferry ports, one in Jezeraah City, one in Salqah, and one in Azula. Numerous smaller boats offer transit services, but the ferries are the largest providers. The island is also served by Jezeraah International Airport, located just east of the city. Medical needs are provided for by Jezeraah General Hospital, located northwest of the city.

In the local dialect, [[Keltia]] is spelled as Qeltaya.

==Demographics==

The country has a total population of 447,296 citizens.
 
The following was the ethnic breakdown of the country, according to the 2018 census:
*[[Jezerans]]: 221,857
*[[Morovians]]: 85,611
*[[Haifans]]: 97,272
*[[Afrikaanans]]: 24,115
*[[Pallisicans]]: 18,441

==Culture==

The culture of Jezeraah is distinct from much of the surrounding Haifan communities in that it was influenced from very early on by Babki settlers from [[Eura]]. As such, the island's architecture and traditions are either derived or bear resemblance to those already established in some of the now-extinct nations of Eura such as [[Babkha]].

===Religion===

Most Jezerans are communicants of the Temple of Keiphah, which began as an offshoot of the worship of Zartosht, a religious sect brought over from Eura. The Keiphah Faith is a religion teaching the essential worth of all religions, and the unity and equality of all people. Three principles are central to these teachings: the unity of God, the unity of religion, and the unity of humanity. God periodically reveals his will through divine messengers, whose purpose is to transform the character of humankind and to develop, within those who respond, moral and spiritual qualities. Religion is thus seen as orderly, unified, and progressive from age to age.

==Economy==

Jezeraah has a small economy that is hampered by high-density population and limited access to resources. This has been further impaired by the [[Haifan Civil War]]. Lazawi produces the greatest majority (over seventy percent) of Jezeraah's agricultural products, which include citrus, olives and vegetables. The cut flower industry is also growing and may pass food products as a major export within the next decade or so. Other major exports include fish products (including shellfish), olive-wood carvings, textiles, and mother-of-pearl. A limited amount of oil has been found offshore.

One major boon to the economy has been the Maccabi Hydroelectric Facility which sits south of Jezeraah on the Maccabi River. It consists of the [[Maccabi Dam]] and helps retain water in the natural basin that forms Lake Morovia. The project consists of the dam with 30 turbines producing an estimated 6,000 MW of power. The western end of the dam is connected to several locks that allow ships to pass up and down the river. The facility produces a large amount of power that is then sold to nearby communities, generating a significant profit for the island yet also monopolizing the economy. Since the start of the civil war and the collapse of [[Caputia]] control of the dam has become tenuous and Jezeri forces retain a large contingent of soldiers there to protect it from attacks. Its importance to communities within the Morovian Watershed, on both sides of the conflict, have helped keep it from becoming a war target.

==Military==

The Jezeran military consists of the Jezeraah National Security Forces. This is further divided into four branches; army, navy, air force and intelligence.

At present the JNSF consists of around 30,000 personnel. The division is as follows:

*Jezeran National Republican Army (all ground land-based forces): about 11,000 members.
*Jezeran National Naval Armada (all ocean-going military assets, including marines): about 7,000 members.
*National Air Force of Jezeraah (all air-based military assets): about 4,000 members.
*Jezeran National Intelligence (police and preventive security): about 8,000 members.

==See also==
* [[Haifa]]
* [[Haifan Civil War]]

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