Jezeraah
| al-Jumhuriyah al-Jezeraah The Republic of Jezeraah (Jezeraah) | |||
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| Capital | Jezeraah | ||
| Largest city | Jezeraah | ||
| Official language(s) | Haifan | ||
| Official religion(s) | Temple of Keiphah | ||
| Demonym | Jezerans | ||
| - Adjective | Jezeri | ||
| Government | Republic | ||
| - President | Imil Shukri | ||
| - Prime Minister | Raouf Habibi | ||
| - Legislature | Parliament | ||
| Establishment | 2012 | ||
| Area | – | ||
| Population | 447,296 | ||
| Currency | Dinar | ||
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| Time zone(s) | CMT+7 | ||
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| National website | – | ||
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| National animal | Goat | ||
| National food | Kibbeh | ||
| National drink | Na'ana (mint) Tea | ||
| National tree | Morovian Cedar | ||
| Abbreviation | ROJ | ||
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.
Government
The Republic of Jezeraah is a republic with an elected President and a parliamentary Legislative Council headed by a Prime Minister.
Geography
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.
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
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 are 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.
