Senya

Democratic Environmental Society of Senya (en) Demokratik Etƨerƨkv Sosëa bɏer Sanya (ds)
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: For Senya
Anthem: Œ nasɏon Sanya
Map versions	14.8.7-present
Capital	Svorgas
Largest city	Dyas, Jogasim
Official language(s)	Senyan, English
Official religion(s)	Officially secular
Demonym	Senyan
- Adjective
Government	Intellectual democracy
- President	Barnaby Hands
- Prime Minister	Ystëna Denisenka
- Legislature	National Democratic Forum of Senya
Establishment	27 March 2010
Area	380,160km2
Population	8,000,000
Currency	Vontar (DSV)
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Mains electricity
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National website
National forum
National animal	Domestic cat
National food	Fish finger sandwich
National drink	Iced Lemonade
National tree	Elm
Abbreviation	DES

The Democratic Environmental Society of Senya, often referred to as Senya, is a small micronation in western Apollonia. The nation borders the Natopian territory of Arboria to the north-west, Jingdao to the west and south, and unclaimed territory to the east. The nation also contains two territories, in the Fort Kolgrad Autonomous Territory, located on the southern shores of Lake Lamantia, and Ranentsi in northern Keltia.

History

Senya became an independent state following its recognition by the MCS council on 24 June 2012, having submitted its application on 17 June 2012. The new Senyan state engaged in informal diplomacy with other nations via projects, such as the ill-fated Trans-Apollonian Railway. Due to increasing sectarianism in the far-west of the country, however, the River Warriors' Autonomous Region was established on 7 August 2012 to quell tensions between the ethnic minority River Warrior people and the Senyan government, with the Senyans agreeing to respect the independence of the River Warrior people.

Geography

Senya is located in western Apollonia between the latitudes 32° and 40° N and the longitudes 58° and 65° W. Senya predominantly geographically is split in two, with the western half of the country being mostly flat woodland with some semi-arid areas in the south-west. The eastern half of the country is covered in much thicker evergreen forests and contains much more ragged areas. On the extreme eastern fringe exist the edges of the mountain ranges that dominate central Apollonia.

Senya's climate.

  Humid continental climate

  Oceanic climate

  Cold semi-arid climate

Senya's proximity to the coastal, central position between the polar regions and the tropical regions, in addition to its proximity to the mountain ranges of central Apollonia gives it a quite varied climate. Most of the country has an oceanic climate, featuring mild winters and summers. Some areas of the country (notably in the south-west) have a cold semi-arid climate, featuring warm but dry summers and mild winters. To the eastern fringes of the country is a small zone of a humid continental climate, which features hot summers but cold winters, often with high amounts of snowfall.

Politics

President

The President of Senya is the highest political office in the country. The president is elected every five years, and leads the nation primarily in foreign affairs. He/She can veto legislation put forward by the National Democratic Forum, and can submit his own legislation. The role of the president is largely ceremonial in regards to domestic affairs but they have a much more stronger hand in foreign affairs, as they have to power to appoint and dismiss ambassadors, conduct talks with foreign leaders and can use Executive orders on issues pertaining to foreign affairs only. The President's powers are limited by the National Democratic Forum, who can pass a motion of no-confidence, which would trigger another presidential election. However, this has never happened.

The current President is Barnaby Hands of the Senyan National Party, who was elected in 2010 and subsequently re-elected in 2015.

National Democratic Forum

Ystëna Denisenka, the current Prime Minister of Senya.

The National Democratic Forum is the parliament of Senya and is elected every two years. It comprises of 500 members, with 448 representing Senya proper, 49 representing Fort Kolgrad and three representing Ranentsi. Within each region, elections are held via proportional representation, to gather who wins the seats available.

The Prime Minister of Senya is elected every two years following the elections to the National Democratic Forum. They are the leader of the largest party in a coalition, or the leader of the party that wins a majority of seats. The current Prime Minister is Ystëna Denisenka.

Demographics

The population of Senya (excluding Fort Kolgrad and Ranentsi) is around 8,000,000 (roughly similar to that of Israel), giving the country a population density of around 21 people per square kilometre (roughly similar to that of Bhutan). Despite the country's low population density, the majority of the people live in urban areas, with 73% of the population living in the ten most populous settlements. However, 25% of the population live in rural areas, defined by the Senyan government as an area with less than 10,000 people. The urban-rural split is more pronounced in Senya's autonomous territories however, with 85% of people in Fort Kolgrad and 91% of people in Ranentsi living in urban areas.

Largest settlements

Largest settlements of Senya
	Settlement	Region	Population	Svorgas Jogasim		Settlement	Region	Population
1	Svorgas	Svorgas District	1,100,000		11	Northend	Svorgas District	145,000
2	Jogasim	Jogasim District	1,000,000		12	Redditch	Fort Kolgrad	139,000
3	Dyas	Dyas District	914,300		13	Lutsan	Svorgas District	100,000
4	Tiga	Tiga District	900,000		14	Hampton	Fort Kolgrad	86,000
5	Moroni	Moroni District	750,000		15	Grokhim	Svorgas District	75,000
6	Eprat	Eprat District	395,000		16	Regensberg	Fort Kolgrad	63,000
7	Magalatska	Tiga District	273,000		17	Kyustendil	Ranentsi	60,600
8	Kateki Blavisen	Moroni District	260,000		18	Tzult	Fort Kolgrad	58,000
9	Colgrad	Fort Kolgrad	163,000		19	Sotringham	Eprat District	54,000
10	Space City	Fort Kolgrad	162,000		20	King's Lynn	Fort Kolgrad	43,000

Languages

English and Senyan are the two most widely spoken languages in Senya and are the only two official languages in Senya. Senya is spoken by around 60% of the population as a first language, mainly in the west and central areas, whilst English is more prominent in the east, being the first language of around 35% of the population. On a local level, schools can choose which language the language of instruction is, but all schools must offer comprehensive second-language study of the other official language from Division 1 (age 6). All students must continue to study the other language as a second language until they graduate Division 10 (age 16). German is an official language in Fort Kolgrad whilst Ranentsian is official in Ranentsi. Senyan sign language is given special recognition by the government.

Some immigrant languages are also spoken in Senya such as Craitish, Norwegian and Rivorian.

In addition to Senyan and English, students in Senyan schools must also study a foreign language. Most Senyan students study Craitish as a foreign language, though some schools offer studies in languages such as Gerenian and German.

Religion

Senya is a heavily irreligious country with secularism being officially endorsed by the constitutions. Some international observers have noted potential human rights violations by the Senyan government in regard to the freedom of religion. All forms of religious clothing, ranging from crosses on necklaces to full-body coverings are illegal to wear in public and are punishable by a large fine and a sentence at a re-education camp. 100% of citizens report not believing in God, whilst 95% of citizens report not believing in any kind of spirit or life force.

Despite Senya's legal and many individual's personal objections to religion and religious belief, many old churches and temples remain open and are looked after by societies, often as museums, whilst the freedom of belief on a personal level is widely respected.

Ethnicity

Senya is largely homogeneous, with the Senyan and English populations of the country both being of the Senyan ethnic group. Senyans are largely tall, with the average male being 187cm and the average female being 172cm tall, whilst also having very pale white skin. Green and blue eyes dominate as does brown hair. Whilst blond hair is not uncommon, completely jet black hair is exceedingly rare amongst ethnic Senyans. Ginger hair is relatively common amongst females.

In Fort Kolgrad, people are more closely related to Tianans and Patrovans, which has given them darker hair and slightly darker (though still white skin), whilst Ranentsians tend to have the darkest skin and predominantly have black hair.

Smaller ethnic groups exist in the country, particuarly Craits (~200,000) and Gerenians.