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|fullname = Kingdom of South Akhidia <br> ''Suh Akhiďą Físaqła'' <br> ''Königreich Sudakhidien'' <br> 南阿希迪亞王國 <br> ''Nán Ahidiya Wángguó''
|fullname = Kingdom of South Akhidia <br> ''Suh Akhiďą Físaqła'' <br> ''Königreich Sudakhidien'' <br> 南阿希迪亞王國 <br> ''Nán Ahidiya Wángguó''
|flag1=[[File:Akhidia flag.png|20px]]
|nation1=[[Akhidia]]
|years=1707 - 1716
|flag2=[[File:Etzeland flag.svg|20px]]
|nation2=[[Etzeland]]
|commonname = South Akhidia
|commonname = South Akhidia
|flag = File:South Akhidia flag.svg
|flag = File:South Akhidia flag.svg
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|anthem = '''Ahkiď Įhđiqk'''
|anthem = '''Ahkiď Įhđiqk'''
|map = File:Akhidia 1707 2.png
|map = File:Akhidia 1707 2.png
|mapversions = -
|mapversions = 17.5.7 - 17.7.2
|capital = [[New Paris]]  
|capital = [[New Paris]]  
|largecity = [[New Paris]]  
|largecity = [[New Paris]]  
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|estdate = 1707 AN
|estdate = 1707 AN
|agerank =
|agerank =
|area =  TBA km2
|area =  858,960 sq.km
|arearank =
|arearank =
|pop = 5,769,200
|pop = 5,769,200
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|food=[[Akhidian Shella]]|tree=[[wikipedia:Dracaena cinnabari|Dracaena cinnabari]]}}
|food=[[Akhidian Shella]]|tree=[[wikipedia:Dracaena cinnabari|Dracaena cinnabari]]}}


'''South Akhidia''' ([[Akhidian]]: ''Suh Akhiďą''; [[Cibolan Saxon]]: ''Sudakhidien''; [[Tiěyán]]: 南阿希迪亞 ''Nán Ahidiya''), officially the '''Kingdom of South Akhidia''' ([[Akhidian]]: ''Suh Akhiďą Físaqła''; [[Cibolan Saxon]]: ''Königreich Sudakhidien''; [[Tiěyán]]: 南阿希迪亞王國 ''Nán Ahidiya Wángguó''), is a monarchy in western [[Cibola]]. A constituent state of the Akhidian Confederation, its capital and largest city is [[New Paris]].
'''South Akhidia''' ([[Akhidian]]: ''Suh Akhiďą''; [[Cibolan Saxon]]: ''Sudakhidien''; [[Tiěyán]]: 南阿希迪亞 ''Nán Ahidiya''), officially the '''Kingdom of South Akhidia''' ([[Akhidian]]: ''Suh Akhiďą Físaqła''; [[Cibolan Saxon]]: ''Königreich Sudakhidien''; [[Tiěyán]]: 南阿希迪亞王國 ''Nán Ahidiya Wángguó''), was a monarchy in western [[Cibola]]. A member of both the [[Akhidia|Akhidian Confederation]] and the [[Mondosphere]], its capital and largest city was [[New Paris]].


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
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== History ==
== History ==
{{main|1706 Akhidian Crisis}}
South Akhidia was established in 1707 AN in the aftermath of the [[1706 Akhidian Crisis]]. A founding member of the abortive Akhidian Confederation, it joined the Mondosphere in 1708 AN.
 
Soon after achieving his majority in V.1716 AN, King [[Şahan I]] abdicated in favour of his stepmother and former regent, [[Anastasia]], in order to contest the throne of his ancestral homeland, [[East Akhidia]]. Under Anastasia's brief rule, the South Akhidian legislature subsequently voted in favour of union with [[Etzeland]], with the exception of the delegates from Dunaria, who expressed a desire for that province to join neighbouring [[Steerswick]].


== Government and politics ==
== Government and politics ==
Officially a semi-constitutional parliamentary monarchy, South Akhidia functions in practice as a military dictatorship. Power is vested in the young king, [[Şahan I]], but exercised on his behalf by a regent, his stepmother [[Anastasia|Queen Anastasia]]. The [[Ahidar]], a rump legislature of local representatives elected by adult suffrage, in practice serves only to rubber stamp the regent's decisions, whose authority is underpinned by the [[Mondo Etzeterra|Mondoist]] occupation forces and supported by various local interest groups, most notably the leaders of the Tieyan ethnic group.
Officially a semi-constitutional parliamentary monarchy, South Akhidia functioned in practice as a military dictatorship. Sovereignty was originally vested in the young king, [[Şahan I]], but exercised on his behalf by a regent, his stepmother [[Anastasia|Queen Anastasia]], until the former renounced the throne in favour of the latter in 1716 AN. The [[Ahidar]], a rump legislature of local representatives elected by adult suffrage, served only to rubber stamp the regent's decisions, whose authority was underpinned by the [[Mondo Etzeterra|Mondoist]] occupation forces and supported by various local interest groups, most notably the leaders of the Tieyan ethnic group.


=== Administrative divisions ===
=== Administrative divisions ===


South Akhidia is organised into twelve provinces, divided between five regions: the Royal Domain, the Duchy of Cezayir, Bretalyon, Tieya and Dunaria. The Royal Domain falls under the direct control of the royal government, while the remaining four enjoy varying degrees of autonomy. Cezayir is the personal dominion of the Queen Mother Anastasia, while the remaining three serve as a self-governing homelands for their titular ethnolinguistic group.
South Akhidia was organised into twelve provinces, divided between five regions: the Royal Domain, the Duchy of Cezayir, Bretalyon, Tieya and Dunaria. The Royal Domain falls under the direct control of the royal government, while the remaining four enjoyed varying degrees of autonomy. Cezayir was the personal dominion of the Queen Mother Anastasia, while the remaining three served as a self-governing homelands for their titular ethnolinguistic group.


{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
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!width=100 |Province
!width=100 |Province
!width=100 |Region
!width=100 |Region
!width=100 |Area (sq km)
!width=100 |Population
!width=100 |Population
!width=100 |Capital
!width=100 |Capital
|-
|-
| [[File:Naval (Akhidia) flag.png|50px|border]] || [[North Barbary]] ||  Royal Domain || 741,500 || [[Naval (Akhidia)|Naval]]
| [[File:Naval (Akhidia) flag.png|50px|border]] || [[North Barbary]] ||  Royal Domain || 123,084 || 741,500 || [[Naval (Akhidia)|Naval]]
|-
| [[File:Oren flag.png|50px|border]] || [[South Barbary]] ||  Royal Domain || 19,476 || 454,000 || [[Oren]]
|-
| [[File:Suro flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Suro]] || Royal Domain || 14,940 || 1,167,300 || [[New Paris]]
|-
| [[File:Zezo-Goturg flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Zezo-Goturg]] ||  Cezayir || 61,740 || 185,000 || [[Zezo-Goturg]]
|-
| [[File:Jehaf (Akhidia) flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Jehaf (Akhidia)|Jehaf]] ||  Cezayir || 21,744 || 119,200 || [[Jehaf (Akhidia)|Jehaf]]
|-
| [[File:Alakhidia flag.png|50px|border]] || [[North Ortada]] || Ceyazir || 46,548 || 162,700 || [[Alakhidia]]
|-
| [[File:Lordpan flag.png|50px|border]] || [[South Ortada]] || Ceyazir || 23,724 || 183,400 || [[Lordpan]]
|-
| [[File:flag bretalyon.gif|50px|border]] || [[East Bretalyon]] || Bretalyon || 49,320 || 619,500  || [[St. Litavia]]
|-
| [[File:flag bretalyon.gif|50px|border]] || [[West Bretalyon]] || Bretalyon || 82,224 || 585,900  || [[Germanije]]
|-
|-
| [[File:Oren flag.png|50px|border]] || [[South Barbary]] || Royal Domain || 454,000 || [[Oren]]
| [[File:Tieya flag.png|50px|border]] || [[East Tieya]] || Tieya || 180,468 || 586,700  || [[Hecheng]]
|-
|-
| [[File:Suro flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Suro]] || Royal Domain || 1,167,300 || [[New Paris]]  
| [[File:Tieya flag.png|50px|border]] || [[West Tieya]] || Tieya || 122,832 || 434,000  || [[Minerio]]
|-
|-
| [[File:Zezo-Goturg flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Zezo-Goturg]] || Cezayir || 185,000 || [[Zezo-Goturg]]
| [[File:Dunaria flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Dunaria]] || Dunaria || 112,860 || 530,000 || [[Santiago]]  
|}
 
=== Foreign Relations ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| [[File:Jehaf (Akhidia) flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Jehaf (Akhidia)|Jehaf]] ||  Cezayir || 119,200 || [[Jehaf (Akhidia)|Jehaf]]
! Nation !! Status !! Visa Policy !! Notes
|-
|-
| [[File:Alakhidia flag.png|50px|border]] || [[North Ortada]] || Ceyazir || 162,700 || [[Alakhidia]]
| {{Team flag|Batavia}} || bgcolor=#FFFFBB align="center"|Neutral || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
|-
| [[File:Lordpan flag.png|50px|border]] || [[South Ortada]] || Ceyazir || 183,400 || [[Lordpan]]
| {{Team flag|Çakaristan}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || [[Treaty between Akhidia and Great Apollonia|Treaty 1699 AN]]
|-
|-
| [[File:flag bretalyon.gif|50px|border]] || [[East Bretalyon]] || Bretalyon || 619,500  || [[St. Litavia]]
| {{Team flag|Hurmu}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#FFFFBB align="center"|Visa on arrival, 10 days per year || [[Treaty between Hurmu and Akhidia|Treaty 1704 AN]]
|-
|-
| [[File:flag bretalyon.gif|50px|border]] || [[West Bretalyon]] || Bretalyon || 585,900  || [[Germanije]]
| {{Team flag|Mondosphere}} || bgcolor=#E0B0FF align="center"|Member || bgcolor=#E0B0FF align="center"|Free movement || [[Treaty between the Mondosphere and Akhidia|Treaty 1706 AN]]; Joined 1708 AN
|-
|-
| [[File:Tieya flag.png|50px|border]] || [[East Tieya]] || Tieya || 586,700  || [[Hecheng]]
| {{Team flag|Sanama}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Visa-free travel, 90 days per year || [[Treaty between Akhidia and Sanama|Treaty 1703 AN]]
|-
|-
| [[File:Tieya flag.png|50px|border]] || [[West Tieya]] || Tieya || 434,000  || [[Minerio]]
| {{Team flag|Senya}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Visa-free travel, 90 days per year || [[Treaty between Akhidia and Senya|Treaty 1704 AN]]
|-
|-
| [[File:Dunaria flag.png|50px|border]] || [[Dunaria]] || Dunaria || 530,000  || [[Santiago]]  
| {{Team flag|South Sea Islands}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Visa-free travel, 90 days per year || [[Treaty between Akhidia and South Sea Islands|Treaty 1705 AN]]
|}
|}


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
South Akhidia has a population of 5,769,200.
South Akhidia had a population of 5,769,200 at the time of its dissolution.


=== Ethnic groups ===
=== Ethnic groups ===
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South Akhidia is home to six distinct ethnic groups. The largest community, accounting for around 22% of the population, are the Batii. The Batii are a [[Matbaa|Matbaic]] people who originated in eastern Cibola, before migrating westward in the course of the previous two centuries.
South Akhidia was home to six distinct ethnic groups. The largest community, accounting for around 22% of the population, were the Batii. The Batii are a [[Matbaa|Matbaic]] people who originated in eastern Cibola, before migrating westward in the course of the previous two centuries.


The Tieyan people form the second largest group, with some 21% of the population. Descendents of the inhabitants of the epononymous kingdom in the south-west of the continent, the Tieyans are now found throughout the Barbary Peninsula and to the north of the straits.
The Tieyan people formed the second largest group, with some 21% of the population. Descendents of the inhabitants of the epononymous kingdom in the south-west of the continent, the Tieyans are now found throughout the Barbary Peninsula and to the north of the straits.


The third most numerous ethnolinguistic group are the Bretallois, representing just under 19% of the kingdom's inhabitants. The Bretallois speak a Britannic language similar to Steerish and are concentrated primarily in the  central portion of the Barbary Peninsula.
The third most numerous ethnolinguistic group were the Bretallois, representing just under 19% of the kingdom's inhabitants. The Bretallois speak a Britannic language similar to Steerish and are concentrated primarily in the  central portion of the Barbary Peninsula.


The Batavians also have a long history in the region. They account for approximately 10% of the population.
The Batavians also have a long history in the region. They accounted for approximately 10% of the population.


The origin of the Fentoaian people is disputed. According to some traditions, they are descended from Euran refugees who fled to Cibola and were enslaved by the Batii. They also form around 10% of the population.
The origin of the Fentoaian people is disputed. According to some traditions, they are descended from Euran refugees who fled to Cibola and were enslaved by the Batii. They also formed around 10% of the population.


The Dunarians, who inhabit the south-western coast, speak a proto-Alexandrian dialect. However, recent genetic studies have suggested that they share a common ancestry with the neighbouring Steerish.
The Dunarians, who inhabit the south-western coast, speak a proto-Alexandrian dialect. However, recent genetic studies have suggested that they share a common ancestry with the neighbouring Steerish.
=== Languages ===
South Akhidia had three official languages. [[Akhidian]] is spoken predominantly by those of Batii and Fentoaian descent, approximately 32% of the population. A member of the Middle Cibolan Language Family, its larynx structure and suffixes are highly distinct and it derives only a comparatively small proportion of its vocabulary come from other languages. Although spoken natively by fewer people, [[Cibolan Saxon]] was the most widely understood second language, with over 60% of the population having some knowledge of it. Use of the [[Tieyan language]] had declined in recent decades, but recovered somewhat following its recognition as an official language. Some 15% of the population spoke it as a first language. Bretallois, [[Batavian Language|Batavian]], Dunarian and Steerish Low Saxon were also spoken by smaller numbers of people.


=== Religion ===
=== Religion ===
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}}


The [[Nazarene]] faith is by far the most widely practiced religion in South Akhidia, followed by nearly seventy percent of inhabitants. The [[Matbaa#Matbaic_Orthodox_Church|Matbaic Orthodox Church]] was traditionally promoted by the ruling Batii elites in Akhidia, but in recent years the [[Holy Nidarosian Church|Nidarosian Catholic Church]] has gained in popularity and today, the two sects are roughly equal in numbers of adherents.
The [[Nazarene]] faith was by far the most widely practiced religion in South Akhidia, followed by nearly seventy percent of inhabitants. The [[Matbaa#Matbaic_Orthodox_Church|Matbaic Orthodox Church]] was traditionally promoted by the ruling Batii elites in Akhidia, but the [[Holy Nidarosian Church|Nidarosian Catholic Church]] gained in popularity and by the time of South Akhidia's union with Etzlenad, the two sects were roughly equal in numbers of adherents.
 
[[Umraism|Umraists]] made up two percent of the population, while practioners of traditional Tieyan faiths were estimated to account for a further twelve percent, although there was some overlap between this latter group and the Nidarosian Nazarene community.
 
== Economy ==
 
=== Education ===
 
=== Infrastructure ===
South Akhidia's transportation network was substantially upgraded throughout the state's existence. The capital, New Paris, was served by two major airports, [[Suro King Zezo International Airport|Suro King Zezo]] and [[Domansk Airport|Domansk]]. Although both accommodated a mixture of domestic and international flights, Suro King Zezo was increasingly favoured as the country's principle intercontinental hub. The cities of the Barbary Peninsula were linked to both [[Etzeland]] and [[Steerswick]] by road and rail networks and there were efforts to standardise railway infrastructure across the region. A state-owned ferry service connected the two sides of the Barbary Strait and also linked the various islands of the Inner Sea to each other and the mainland.
 
== Culture ==
 
=== Media ===
 
=== Sports ===
Football was South Akhidia's most popular sport. The country possessed several top-flight teams, which played in a united Akhidian league, the [[Liga Ahidya]]. South Akhidia similarly contributed to a [[Akhidia national football team|unified Akhidian international team]].


[[Umraism|Umraists]] make up two percent of the population, while practioners of traditional Tieyan faiths are estimated to account for a further twelve percent, although there is some overlap between this latter group and the Nidarosian Nazarene community.
Rugby, volleyball, baseball, basketball and archery were also popular and the subject of regular domestic competitions.
 
=== Cuisine ===
South Akhidia's cuisine was a fusion of elements inherited from the various ethnic groups who inhabit the country. The national dish was Shella, a seafood wrap made with shrimp, peppers and garlic; it was traditionally served with potatoes dipped in sunflower oil. Tieyan food was widely available and due in no small part to the Mondoist presence, cake became increasingly popular.
 
== AKH Foreign relations ==
''(Not to self: This list needs to be checked. Many of the countries no longer exist and of the ones listed as "friendly", those nations' own articles tell different stories. No idea what is going on here.)''
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Nation !! Status !! Visa Policy !! Notes
|-
| {{Team flag|Adrestia}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Imp Fed?
|-
| {{Team flag|Antakia}} ||  align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Thraci? Dead?
|-
| {{Team flag|Arbor}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Barikalus
|-
| {{Team flag|Batavia}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ffff align="center"|Free movement || Not supported by their article
|-
| {{Team flag|Batır}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Thraci?
|-
| {{Team flag|Byalia}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ffff align="center"|Visa on arrival || Dead nation
|-
| {{Team flag|Calbion}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Constancia}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Craitland}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Dark Berry Islands}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Drak-Modan}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Dead nation
|-
| {{Team flag|Elwynn}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Dead nation
|-
| {{Team flag|Floria}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Free Elwynn}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Dead nation
|-
| {{Team flag|Forajasaki}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Phineonesia Confed
|-
| {{Team flag|Great Apollonian Empire}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ffff align="center"|Free movement || Dead nation. Çakaristan?
|-
| {{Team flag|Goëtia}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Dead nation
|-
| {{Team flag|Hexarchy}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Hazar}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Thraci?
|-
| {{Team flag|Hurmu}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ffff align="center"|Free movement || Not supported by their article
|-
| {{Team flag|Imperial Trade Union}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|International Mandate}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Iron Cult}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Bassarid
|-
| {{Team flag|Jääland}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Kalgachia}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Lac Glacei}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ffff align="center"|Free movement || Not supported by their article
|-
| {{Team flag|Liberty}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ffff align="center"|Free movement || Dead nation
|-
| {{Team flag|Lostisland}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Meckelnburgh}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ffff align="center"|Free movement || Not supported by their article
|-
| {{Team flag|Mercury}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Natopia}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|New Batavia}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Nouvelle Alexandrie}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Phinbella}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Phineonesia Confed
|-
| {{Team flag|Port Balaine}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Annexed
|-
| {{Team flag|Ralgon}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Valora? Imp Fed?
|-
| {{Team flag|Ransenar}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Réunion}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Sanama}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Visa-free travel || 90 days; Check if applies to successors
|-
| {{Team flag|Senya}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Visa-free travel || 90 days
|-
| {{Team flag|Shireroth}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|South Sea Islands}} || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Friendly || bgcolor=#99ff99 align="center"|Visa-free travel || 90 days
|-
| {{Team flag|Suren}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Tellia}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|-
| {{Team flag|Thracistan}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Thraci Confed
|-
| {{Team flag|Unified Governorates}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Now BU
|-
| {{Team flag|Voxland and Westland}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required || Now Insulia
|-
| {{Team flag|Zeed}} || align="center"|No Contact || bgcolor=#FFBBBB align="center"|Visa required ||
|}

Latest revision as of 09:39, 10 January 2023

Kingdom of South Akhidia
Suh Akhiďą Físaqła
Königreich Sudakhidien
南阿希迪亞王國
Nán Ahidiya Wángguó
Akhidia flag.png Akhidia -- (1707 - 1716) -- Etzeland Etzeland flag.svg
Flag of South Akhidia
Flag 		Coat of Arms of South Akhidia
Coat of Arms
Motto:
Anthem: Ahkiď Įhđiqk
Location of South Akhidia
Map versions 17.5.7 - 17.7.2
Capital New Paris
Largest city New Paris
Official language(s) Akhidian
Cibolan Saxon
Tiěyán
Official religion(s) Nazarene
Demonym South Akhidian
 - Adjective South Akhidian
Government Monarchy
 - King Şahan I
 - Regent Anastasia
 - Legislature Ahidar
Establishment 1707 AN
Area 858,960 sq.km
Population 5,769,200
Currency Akhidian Zendert
Abbreviation SAK
Mains electricity
Driving side
Track gauge
Calendar
Time zone(s) CMT -11:00
National website
National forum
National animal Akhidian Crocodile
National food Akhidian Shella
National drink Akhidian Paradise Vine
National tree Dracaena cinnabari

South Akhidia (Akhidian: Suh Akhiďą; Cibolan Saxon: Sudakhidien; Tiěyán: 南阿希迪亞 Nán Ahidiya), officially the Kingdom of South Akhidia (Akhidian: Suh Akhiďą Físaqła; Cibolan Saxon: Königreich Sudakhidien; Tiěyán: 南阿希迪亞王國 Nán Ahidiya Wángguó), was a monarchy in western Cibola. A member of both the Akhidian Confederation and the Mondosphere, its capital and largest city was New Paris.

Etymology

The name Akhidia is commonly believed to derive from the legendary Ark of the Ahit, a mysterious artefact said to bestow fabulous riches upon whomever finds it. An alternative theory holds that the country is named for the mythical Knights of Ahd, a band of courageous warriors who swore an oath to defend the ancestors of the royal House of Zezo. There is little firm historical evidence for either explanation and a definitive answer is unlikely to be found.

History

South Akhidia was established in 1707 AN in the aftermath of the 1706 Akhidian Crisis. A founding member of the abortive Akhidian Confederation, it joined the Mondosphere in 1708 AN.

Soon after achieving his majority in V.1716 AN, King Şahan I abdicated in favour of his stepmother and former regent, Anastasia, in order to contest the throne of his ancestral homeland, East Akhidia. Under Anastasia's brief rule, the South Akhidian legislature subsequently voted in favour of union with Etzeland, with the exception of the delegates from Dunaria, who expressed a desire for that province to join neighbouring Steerswick.

Government and politics

Officially a semi-constitutional parliamentary monarchy, South Akhidia functioned in practice as a military dictatorship. Sovereignty was originally vested in the young king, Şahan I, but exercised on his behalf by a regent, his stepmother Queen Anastasia, until the former renounced the throne in favour of the latter in 1716 AN. The Ahidar, a rump legislature of local representatives elected by adult suffrage, served only to rubber stamp the regent's decisions, whose authority was underpinned by the Mondoist occupation forces and supported by various local interest groups, most notably the leaders of the Tieyan ethnic group.

Administrative divisions

South Akhidia was organised into twelve provinces, divided between five regions: the Royal Domain, the Duchy of Cezayir, Bretalyon, Tieya and Dunaria. The Royal Domain falls under the direct control of the royal government, while the remaining four enjoyed varying degrees of autonomy. Cezayir was the personal dominion of the Queen Mother Anastasia, while the remaining three served as a self-governing homelands for their titular ethnolinguistic group.

Flag Province Region Area (sq km) Population Capital
Naval (Akhidia) flag.png North Barbary Royal Domain 123,084 741,500 Naval
Oren flag.png South Barbary Royal Domain 19,476 454,000 Oren
Suro flag.png Suro Royal Domain 14,940 1,167,300 New Paris
Zezo-Goturg flag.png Zezo-Goturg Cezayir 61,740 185,000 Zezo-Goturg
Jehaf (Akhidia) flag.png Jehaf Cezayir 21,744 119,200 Jehaf
File:Alakhidia flag.png North Ortada Ceyazir 46,548 162,700 Alakhidia
Lordpan flag.png South Ortada Ceyazir 23,724 183,400 Lordpan
Flag bretalyon.gif East Bretalyon Bretalyon 49,320 619,500 St. Litavia
Flag bretalyon.gif West Bretalyon Bretalyon 82,224 585,900 Germanije
Tieya flag.png East Tieya Tieya 180,468 586,700 Hecheng
Tieya flag.png West Tieya Tieya 122,832 434,000 Minerio
Dunaria flag.png Dunaria Dunaria 112,860 530,000 Santiago

Foreign Relations

Nation Status Visa Policy Notes
Batavia Batavia Neutral Visa required
Çakaristan Çakaristan Friendly Visa required Treaty 1699 AN
Hurmu Hurmu Friendly Visa on arrival, 10 days per year Treaty 1704 AN
Mondosphere Mondosphere Member Free movement Treaty 1706 AN; Joined 1708 AN
Sanama Sanama Friendly Visa-free travel, 90 days per year Treaty 1703 AN
Senya Senya Friendly Visa-free travel, 90 days per year Treaty 1704 AN
South Sea Islands South Sea Islands Friendly Visa-free travel, 90 days per year Treaty 1705 AN

Demographics

South Akhidia had a population of 5,769,200 at the time of its dissolution.

Ethnic groups

Ethnic groups in South Akhdia

  Batii (22%)
  Tiěyán (21%)
  Bretallois (19%)
  Batavian (10%)
  Fentoian (10%)
  Dunarian and Steerish (9%)
  Other (9%)

South Akhidia was home to six distinct ethnic groups. The largest community, accounting for around 22% of the population, were the Batii. The Batii are a Matbaic people who originated in eastern Cibola, before migrating westward in the course of the previous two centuries.

The Tieyan people formed the second largest group, with some 21% of the population. Descendents of the inhabitants of the epononymous kingdom in the south-west of the continent, the Tieyans are now found throughout the Barbary Peninsula and to the north of the straits.

The third most numerous ethnolinguistic group were the Bretallois, representing just under 19% of the kingdom's inhabitants. The Bretallois speak a Britannic language similar to Steerish and are concentrated primarily in the central portion of the Barbary Peninsula.

The Batavians also have a long history in the region. They accounted for approximately 10% of the population.

The origin of the Fentoaian people is disputed. According to some traditions, they are descended from Euran refugees who fled to Cibola and were enslaved by the Batii. They also formed around 10% of the population.

The Dunarians, who inhabit the south-western coast, speak a proto-Alexandrian dialect. However, recent genetic studies have suggested that they share a common ancestry with the neighbouring Steerish.

Languages

South Akhidia had three official languages. Akhidian is spoken predominantly by those of Batii and Fentoaian descent, approximately 32% of the population. A member of the Middle Cibolan Language Family, its larynx structure and suffixes are highly distinct and it derives only a comparatively small proportion of its vocabulary come from other languages. Although spoken natively by fewer people, Cibolan Saxon was the most widely understood second language, with over 60% of the population having some knowledge of it. Use of the Tieyan language had declined in recent decades, but recovered somewhat following its recognition as an official language. Some 15% of the population spoke it as a first language. Bretallois, Batavian, Dunarian and Steerish Low Saxon were also spoken by smaller numbers of people.

Religion

Religious adherence in South Akhdia

  Nidarosian Catholic Church (35%)
  Matbaic Orthodox Church (35%)
  Tieyan traditional faiths (12%)
  Umraism (2%)
  Atheist or other (16%)

The Nazarene faith was by far the most widely practiced religion in South Akhidia, followed by nearly seventy percent of inhabitants. The Matbaic Orthodox Church was traditionally promoted by the ruling Batii elites in Akhidia, but the Nidarosian Catholic Church gained in popularity and by the time of South Akhidia's union with Etzlenad, the two sects were roughly equal in numbers of adherents.

Umraists made up two percent of the population, while practioners of traditional Tieyan faiths were estimated to account for a further twelve percent, although there was some overlap between this latter group and the Nidarosian Nazarene community.

Economy

Education

Infrastructure

South Akhidia's transportation network was substantially upgraded throughout the state's existence. The capital, New Paris, was served by two major airports, Suro King Zezo and Domansk. Although both accommodated a mixture of domestic and international flights, Suro King Zezo was increasingly favoured as the country's principle intercontinental hub. The cities of the Barbary Peninsula were linked to both Etzeland and Steerswick by road and rail networks and there were efforts to standardise railway infrastructure across the region. A state-owned ferry service connected the two sides of the Barbary Strait and also linked the various islands of the Inner Sea to each other and the mainland.

Culture

Media

Sports

Football was South Akhidia's most popular sport. The country possessed several top-flight teams, which played in a united Akhidian league, the Liga Ahidya. South Akhidia similarly contributed to a unified Akhidian international team.

Rugby, volleyball, baseball, basketball and archery were also popular and the subject of regular domestic competitions.

Cuisine

South Akhidia's cuisine was a fusion of elements inherited from the various ethnic groups who inhabit the country. The national dish was Shella, a seafood wrap made with shrimp, peppers and garlic; it was traditionally served with potatoes dipped in sunflower oil. Tieyan food was widely available and due in no small part to the Mondoist presence, cake became increasingly popular.

AKH Foreign relations

(Not to self: This list needs to be checked. Many of the countries no longer exist and of the ones listed as "friendly", those nations' own articles tell different stories. No idea what is going on here.)

Nation Status Visa Policy Notes
Adrestia Adrestia No Contact Visa required Imp Fed?
Antakia Antakia No Contact Visa required Thraci? Dead?
Arbor Arbor No Contact Visa required Barikalus
Batavia Batavia Friendly Free movement Not supported by their article
Batır Batır No Contact Visa required Thraci?
Byalia Byalia Friendly Visa on arrival Dead nation
Calbion Calbion No Contact Visa required
Constancia Constancia No Contact Visa required
Craitland Craitland No Contact Visa required
Dark Berry Islands Dark Berry Islands No Contact Visa required
Drak-Modan Drak-Modan No Contact Visa required Dead nation
Elwynn Elwynn No Contact Visa required Dead nation
Floria Floria No Contact Visa required
Free Elwynn Free Elwynn No Contact Visa required Dead nation
Forajasaki Forajasaki No Contact Visa required Phineonesia Confed
Great Apollonian Empire Great Apollonian Empire Friendly Free movement Dead nation. Çakaristan?
Goëtia Goëtia No Contact Visa required Dead nation
Hexarchy Hexarchy No Contact Visa required
Hazar Hazar No Contact Visa required Thraci?
Hurmu Hurmu Friendly Free movement Not supported by their article
Imperial Trade Union Imperial Trade Union No Contact Visa required
International Mandate International Mandate No Contact Visa required
Iron Cult Iron Cult No Contact Visa required Bassarid
Jääland Jääland No Contact Visa required
Kalgachia Kalgachia No Contact Visa required
Lac Glacei Lac Glacei Friendly Free movement Not supported by their article
Liberty Liberty Friendly Free movement Dead nation
Lostisland Lostisland No Contact Visa required
Meckelnburgh Meckelnburgh Friendly Free movement Not supported by their article
Mercury Mercury No Contact Visa required
Natopia Natopia No Contact Visa required
New Batavia New Batavia No Contact Visa required
Nouvelle Alexandrie Nouvelle Alexandrie No Contact Visa required
Phinbella Phinbella No Contact Visa required Phineonesia Confed
Port Balaine Port Balaine No Contact Visa required Annexed
Ralgon Ralgon No Contact Visa required Valora? Imp Fed?
Ransenar Ransenar No Contact Visa required
Réunion Réunion No Contact Visa required
Sanama Sanama Friendly Visa-free travel 90 days; Check if applies to successors
Senya Senya Friendly Visa-free travel 90 days
Shireroth Shireroth No Contact Visa required
South Sea Islands South Sea Islands Friendly Visa-free travel 90 days
Suren Suren No Contact Visa required
Tellia Tellia No Contact Visa required
Thracistan Thracistan No Contact Visa required Thraci Confed
Unified Governorates Unified Governorates No Contact Visa required Now BU
Voxland and Westland Voxland and Westland No Contact Visa required Now Insulia
Zeed Zeed No Contact Visa required
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