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Anollasia


The Peaceful Republic of Anollasia
Barışçıl Anolasya Cumhuriyeti (LinkTurkish)
Ohe Bareaceful Cumhurlic iof Anolasia (Anollasian)


Flag


Emblem


Motto: "Through peace we are strong!"
"Barış yoluyla güçlüyüz!" (Turkish)
"Yolough bareace biwe olare güçrong!" (Anollasian)


National anthem: Peace On This Land of Glory
Barış Bu Şanlı Toprağın Üzerine (Turkish)
Bareace Üzon Bis Tond ıf Şary (Anollasian)



Location


Population: 42 492 379 (as of January 2020)
Density: 210 people/km² (544 people/mi²)


Capital: Jefferton
Largest city: Jefferton


Official languages: LinkEnglish, LinkTurkish, Anollasian


Demonym: Anollasian


Government: LinkParliamentary republic
- Prime Minister: Grace Penelope
- Second Minister: Ryan Peters
- Speaker of the Council: James Sezgin
- Chief Justice: Yusuf Aydan


Legislature: Council of Legislation


Establishment:

Anolland: 1650
LinkEnglish Anolland/LinkOttoman Anolland: 1655
The LinkDependency of Anollasia: 1686
The LinkRepublic of Anollasia: 1760
The LinkMilitary Dictatorship of Anollasia: 1886
The New Republic of Anollasia: 1896
The Peaceful Republic of Anollasia: 1912


Land area:
201 043 km² (77 623 mi²)
Water %: 2%


Elevation
Highest point: 4 124 m (13 530 ft)
Lowest point: -34 m (-112 ft)


GDP (nominal): $451 371 447 777 742.12 (as of
December 2017)
GDP per capita: $10 696 766.31 (as of
December 2017)


Human Development Index: 98.88 (as of April 2020)


Currency: anolla (Ā) (ANA)


Time zone: LinkUTC-3:00 (Anollasian Time)


Drives on the: right


Calling code: +177


Internet TLD: .an

Anollasia (LinkTurkish: Anolasya, Anollasian: Anolasia), officially The Peaceful Republic of Anollasia, is an island nation located in the LinkAtlantic Ocean, in the region of 10000 Islands.

From ancient times to the Middle Ages, Anollasia was inhabited by a LinkGreek civilization known as Lyria (LinkGreek: Λυρία). Lyrians are believed to have lived in Anollasia up to the 15th century; however it is unknown why, how, or where they disappeared. In 1650, LinkEnglish explorer James Anoll discovered Anollasia with his co-captain Arthur Jefferson. They founded the city of Jefferton and then the Linkcolony of Anolland. In 1655, LinkOttoman admiral Mehmet LinkPasha invaded Anolland and claimed its northern portion, naming it Ottoman Anolland (LinkOttoman Turkish: وسمانلى آنولترسي, Modern Turkish: Osmanlı Anolteresi) while the original Anolland was named English Anolland. Following this, in 1677, LinkFrance invaded in the War of the English, Ottoman, and French. The Treaty of Anollasia was signed in 1686, unifying the English and the Ottomans. They fought against the LinkFrench and drove them out of Anollasia. Anti-government protests started in major cities and Anollasian rebels eventually declared war on LinkBritain and the Ottoman Empire in 1727. The LinkOttoman Empire lost control of Anollasia in 1745 and Anollasia became independent from Britain in the Battle of Avon in 1760. Anollasia became a Linkrepublic and faced some internal conflicts between LinkChristians and LinkMuslims in the early 1800s. The country was turned into a Linkmilitary dictatorship from 1886 to 1896, before the republic was restored again. The nation became Linksecular since 1870 and Linkpacifist after the Anollasian Act of Peace in 1912.

Anollasia's official languages are LinkEnglish, Turkish, and Anollasian. The nation's main Linkethnicities, excluding mixed ethnicity, are LinkTurkish, English, French, LinkSpanish, as well as others. About 35% of the Linkpopulation is Muslim, while 31% are Christian, 29% are Linkirreligious, 4% are LinkJewish, and 1% are of another religion.

Anollasia is a member of the World Assembly.

               
                                                        
                                     
                    
                
                                                             
                                     
                    
                      

Etymology


Anollasia is named after James Anoll, the English explorer who discovered Anollasia and founded Anolland in 1650. Prior to the unification, Anollasia was separated into English Anolland and Ottoman Anolland. English Anolland was known solely as Anolland before Ottoman invasion. It is not completely known why the name was changed to from Anolland to Anollasia, but most people consider it to be simply a matter of aesthetics. In Turkish, Anolland is known as Anoltere (Ottoman Turkish: آنولتر), in line with İngiltere, the Turkish word for England. Anollasia is known as Anolasya in Turkish (Ottoman Turkish: آنولاسيا). Anollasia is known as Anolasia in Anollasian. The first recorded use of this name dates back to the 1727 Pledge to Anollasia, a mission statement by the Anollasian rebels during the Anollasian War of Independence. It was written in English, Turkish, and a fabricated language now known as Anollasian.

A citizen of Anollasia is known as an Anollasian and anything relating to Anollasia is referred to as Anollasian. In Turkish, a citizen of Anollasia and things relating to Anollasia are known as Anolasyalı (Ottoman Turkish: آنولاسيالي). In Anollasian, a citizen of Anollasia and anything relating to Anollasia are known as Anolasian. Before unification, a resident of Anolland was known as an Anollander and anything related to Anolland was known as Anollandish. In Turkish, an Anollander and anything Anollandish was known as Anoltereli (Ottoman Turkish: آنولترلي).

History


Lyrian Civilization


Lyriapolis, the capital of Lyria and now an
archaeological site

The first known human inhabitants of Anollasia were the Greek Lyrians. Their capital, Lyriapolis, was on Mount Jefferton and is today an Linkarchaeological site. Lyrians lived around southern Anollasia, specifically in the Jefferton area. However, most of their landmarks are either in ruins or are gone. For most of Anollasian history, the Lyrian civilization was unknown of, due to lack of remains. The civilization was first discovered in 1910, after the discovery of ruins on Mount Jefferton.

Lyrians are believed to have disappeared in the 1400s, though it is unknown why as of yet. Some theorize that that there was a great Linkvolcanic eruption, a Linkfamine or perhaps an Linkearthquake. However, a volcanic eruption would have preserved the Lyrian structures, so many consider that theory unlikely. Likewise, a famine would not be responsible for the destruction of Lyrian landmarks either. An earthquake could have potentially destroyed their structures, but would not be responsible for the complete annihilation of the Lyrian civilization. Therefore, the most accepted theory is that perhaps there was an extremely destructive earthquake which destroyed all of the structures and the lack of infrastructure caused the civilization to collapse. Meanwhile, a drought would have caused the Lyrians to die from starvation. However, if such was the case, there would have been their skeletal remains, none of which were found yet. It is also unknown how or when exactly they got on the island. Most assume they got there by boat because they were exploring for new lands, in the hopes of colonizing it. It is believed they reached the island sometime in antiquity.

English and Ottoman Settlement

In 1650, English explorer James Anoll set foot on Anollasia with his co-captain Arthur Jefferson. They founded Jefferton, named after Jefferson, at the mouth of the Prosperity River and then founded the colony of Anolland with James Anoll being its first governor. In 1652, Anoll and Jefferson sailed down the Prosperity River in an expedition in which they founded Anollton, which they established as Anolland's capital. The third largest city, Bayville, was founded in 1653 by several merchants as an area of mansions, markets, farms, and orchards.

In 1655, the English-Ottoman War started when Ottoman admiral Mehmet Pasha also discovered Anollasia and declared war on Anolland to gain land. English General William Paddington's troops were quickly defeated by Mehmet Pasha's skilled troops. The Ottomans claimed the northern section of the island, which became Ottoman Anolland. The original Anolland was named English Anolland and a giant wall separating the two entities was built, called the Great Wall of Anolland (Ottoman Turkish: آنولتره صددي, Modern Turkish: Anoltere Seddi).

The ''Big Silence'' was a period of relative peace and prosperity between 1655 and 1677. The peace was over with the War of the English, Ottoman, and French lasting from 1677 to 1686. French general Louis Marquis discovered Anollasia and invaded English Anolland. Just about all of English Anolland was captured within a year, though they had trouble conquering Ottoman Anolland. There were several sieges in New Istanbul but all of them failed. In 1686, the governors of English Anolland and Ottoman Anolland agreed to fight together and the Treaty of Anollasia was signed, which unified the English and Ottomans of Anollasia under the joint rule of LinkEngland (later extended to Great Britain) and the Ottoman Empire. The country was named the LinkDependency of Anollasia. The English and Ottomans fought together against the French and the French were driven out of the nation. Even in their short control of Anollasia, they have a left a small French influence and a French minority.

There were several protests demonstrated by the Ottomans in the late 1600s and early 1700s, such as the Protest of LinkChristianity and the Ottoman Tax Strike, resulting from Ottomans being treated as second-class citizens. The English also displayed discontent, due to high taxes and government oppression. In 1725, several anti-government demonstrations sparked in major cities such as Jefferton, Anollton, and Bayville. The demonstrations were suppressed, which only led to more violence. Britain, followed by the Ottoman Empire declared war on the Anollasians, leading to the start of the Anollasian War of Independence. This war lasted from 1725 to 1760, becoming Anollasia's longest, most important, bloodiest and also last war. Nearly a million people were killed, including soldiers and civilians. The Anollasian Provisional Government was formed in 1727 to serve as a central authority for the Anollasian rebels. The Ottoman Empire lost control over Anollasia in 1745, leading Britain to be solely in control. At this point of the war, Britain appeared to be winning.

In 1755, General Richard Stevens, who was previously a farmer, was elected to be the head of the Provisional Government. He led the country both politically and militarily and inspired Anollasians to not give up in the war. In 1760, the last battle of the Anollasian War of Independence, the Battle of Avon, occurred near the village of Avon (now a suburb of Jefferton). The British troops heavily outnumbered the Anollasians, however local warrior Richard Shepherd risked his life and killed many of the British troops. This was a major factor in Anollasian victory and independence, as well as Richard Shepherd becoming a national hero.

Early Republic


Richard Stevens, first Prime
Minister of Anollasia

Anollasia was declared a Linkdemocratic republic and the first elections were held in 1760. The Anollasian People's Party was the sole party at the time, so it won the election and its head, Richard Stevens, became the first LinkPrime Minister of Anollasia. An opposition party, the LinkLiberal Party, was established in 1784 and won the elections in 1790.

The first national Linkconstitution was written in 1761 by Richard Stevens. It was amended in 1784, 1822, 1824, 1828, 1840, 1844, 1865, and 1870 before it was suspended in 1886.

Although Stevens ensured separation of religion and politics, future leaders did not always stick to that principle. In 1822, Prime Minister Matthew Owens amended the constitution such that the official religion became Christianity and he showed favouritism towards Christians and discriminated against Muslims. As retaliation, Prime Minister Mehmet Ali amended the constitution to make LinkIslam the official religion in 1824. Prime Minister Henry Bakersfield removed the amendment stating any official religion in 1828 but Ali once again made Islam the official religion in 1840. Bakersfield once again removed the official religion amendment in 1844. Internal religious conflicts were abundant in the early 1800s, particularly between Christians and Muslims, not only in politics but also in the streets. The most well-known example of these religious conflicts is the Anollton Riots of 1827, which resulted in hundreds of deaths in Anollton's Unity Square.

In 1844, Prime Minister Henry Bakersfield introduced the anolla, which is the nation's current Linkcurrency, replacing the old English-Ottoman Coin. A Linkreferendum about whether the new currency should be adopted was held and the results were tied. A vote in the Council of Legislation (LinkParliament) was held and the majority of votes were in favour. The people rioted because they believed it wasn't a fair vote. However, Bakersfield stopped the riots with his famous ''Be rational'' speech, in which he explained how it was a fair vote because representatives in the Council of Legislation were elected by the people.

In 1865, Prime Minister Samuel Dietrich amended the constitution to make Christianity the official religion once again, which sparked demonstrations from the public. It wasn't until 1870, under the rule of Prime Minister Ahmet Çelebi, that Anollasia became truly secular. He amended the constitution to ensure that Anollasia would be ruled by a secular government, enforcing unity among its citizens, regardless of faith.

Military Dictatorship

Anollasia's development stalled when Prime Minister Abdullah Hezarfen abused power and created a military dictatorship which lasted from 1886 to 1896. The constitution was suspended in 1886 and the Council of Legislation was filled with his supporters, making it difficult for him to be held accountable.

The public demonstrated against his regime but demonstrations were quelled violently by the military. Many innocent civilians were massacred in 1887 to 1889. The massacres led to the populace reluctantly accepting his regime for some time. This did not stop the military from killing, torturing, and executing innocent people.

In 1889, the explorer and former Linkabbot Ahmet Rüştü and his wife Deborah were sent to colonize new lands. Rüştü discovered Absonthorpe and established it as an Anollasian colony. Absonthorpe remained an Anollasian colony until 1909, when it was granted independence.

The people rose up against Hezarfen's regime in the Uprising of 1896. The uprising was successful because the whole nation was united against the government and many people were able to access the military's weapon supply. Hezarfen was overthrown and executed in 1896. This became the last execution as the Linkdeath penalty was abolished a month after Hezarfen's execution.

Peaceful Republic

After the overthrowing of Abdullah Hezarfen in 1896, democracy was restored under the New Republic. A new constitution was written in 1896, but was replaced by a new constitution in 1912, which was amended in 1947, 1966, 1970, 1995, and 2013. A major reason Hezarfen was unstoppable was because there was only a Linkhead of state and no Linkhead of government in the Old Republic. As such, the office of Second Minister was established to serve as head of government. Francis Truman was elected the first Prime Minister of the New Republic and Eugene Corneille was elected the first Second Minister of Anollasia.

The New Republic became the Peaceful Republic when Prime Minister Harry Goodman signed the Anollasian Act of Peace in 1912. This Act declared that Anollasia be pacifist and Linkdiplomatic, and shall not engage in war unless in dire need of self-defence. The motto was changed to ''Through peace we are strong!'', the national animal became the dove, and the current flag was adopted. On July 17, 1912, a few months after the act was adopted, Goodman was assassinated by Joe Steele. Today, July 17th is commemorated as Goodman Day of Peace.

After the Anollasian Act of Peace, Anollasia's military size significantly dropped, resulting in weak defence. As a result, the next Prime Ministers have increased their foreign relations and have maintained many alliances.

Anollasia has been neutral in major world conflicts in the 20th and 21st centuries. Despite being neutral in World War II, the city of Bayville was aerially bombed by an unknown air force in 1944. Since nobody claimed responsibility, Anollasia had no reason to join the war and instead focused on preventing such attacks in the future and rebuilding the city. Although Anollasia was not militarily aligned with any side in the Cold War, the government supported LinkNATO with financial and humanitarian aid. Anollasia is known to send humanitarian aid in many conflicts, even if it is neutral.

In 1969, a Linkdrought occurred throughout the country, which led to lack of food and water. The government at the time was corrupt and poorly managed the drought, not rationing the water and prioritizing government officials. The Drought of 1969 led to the death of a million people and showed how corrupt the government had become. Prime Minister Michael Neilson and Second Minister Rhys Smith lost the next election due to this event. The next Prime Minister, Haydar Kasapçı, greatly improved government transparency and the quality of life for the average Anollasian.

In 1979, the first female Second Minister, Deborah Martin, was elected. Two other female Second Ministers, Audrey Faye and Jeanette Morgen, were elected in 1992 and 2006 respectively.

The constitution was temporarily suspended in 2015, when the LinkConservative Party performed a Linkcoup on the government. The head of the Conservative Party, Cory Villeroy, declared himself the Prime Minister, and Martin Astins as Second Minister. This regime only lasted a week before Villeroy and Astins were overthrown in a nonviolent revolution and sentenced with Linklife in prison. The constitution and democracy were immediately restored afterward.

In 2019, Grace Penelope has been elected as the first female Prime Minister and the first Prime Minister to come from the LinkGreen Party.

Geography


Anollasia is a medium-sized island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Much of Anollasia is very hilly and mountainous, especially inland. Several large mountain ranges include the Kara Mountains, the Dev Mountains, the White Mountains, the Green Mountains, and the Bay Mountains. The largest mountain in the nation is Mount Chapley which is 4124 m (13 530 ft) high, located in the Dev Mountains in central Anollasia. The east and west of the island are generally more flat. One of the largest valleys is the Anollton Valley in central Anollasia.

The nation has an area of water of 4 021 km² (1 553 mi²). There are more rivers than lakes but the largest lake is Lake Cameron which is 30 km² (12 mi²), located near the city of Easton. The longest and most important river in Anollasia is the Prosperity River, which is 504 km (313 mi) long. Prosperity River was an important corridor of transportation in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and still is a major transportation corridor between Jefferton and Anollton for boats and ships. Prosperity River flows through the cities of Jefferton, Anollton, and Geleture. Another important river is the New Bosphorus River, which is 449 km (279 mi) long and located in eastern Anollasia. The cities of New Istanbul and Easton are located on the New Bosphorus River.

Climate

A large part of Anollasia has a Linktemperate Linkclimate. Its south is mainly of a LinkMediterranean climate, despite its long distance from the LinkMediterranean Sea. The Bayville LinkPeninsula in the southwest of the nation is mostly Linksubtropical. The inland areas, especially around Anollton, have a Linkcontinental climate. Average temperature can vary from -2°C (28.4°F) in the winter to 32°C (89.6°F) in the summer in Jefferton. In the north, it's generally colder with an average of -11°C (12.2°F) in the winter to 25°C (77°F) in the summer in Northton. In the subtropics, it rarely snows. There is an average temperature of 10°C (50°F) in the winter to 36°C (96.8°F) in the summer in Bayville. The annual precipitation can reach an average of 500 mm (20 inches) in the driest areas to an average of 1100 mm (43 inches) in the wettest areas. The driest area is the Southton Valley located in southern Anollasia. The wettest areas are mostly in central, western, and northern Anollasia.

According to the LinkKöppen climate classification, south-central Anollasia and southwestern Anollasia have a Linkhot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa), southeastern Anollasia and western Anollasia and northern Anollasia have an Linkoceanic climate (Cfb), eastern Anollasia has a Linkwarm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb), and central Anollasia has a Linkhot-summer continental climate (Dfb). Mountainous regions have varying climates. Seasonally snow-capped mountains are considered to have an Linkalpine climate (ET), while permanently snow-capped mountains have an Linkice cap climate (EF).

Biodiversity

Anollasia has an abundance of Linkflora and Linkfauna, which are protected by the government. Some examples of animals abundant in Anollasia are LinkJefferson salamanders, Linkdoves, several species of Linkeagles, Linkmountain lions/cougars, and LinkAnollasian lynx. Some examples of plants abundant in Anollasia are Linkoak trees, Linkolive trees, Linkpine trees, Linkcommon daisies, and Linktulips.

Currently, no native species are endangered, and there are strict policies about Linkinvasive species.

Government



Grace Penelope, Prime Minister since 2019



Ryan Peters, Second Minister since 2019

Anollasia is a Linkparliamentary republic with a Linkrepresentative democracy. The government's principles are Linkrepublicanism, democracy, secularism, and pacifism; all of which are enshrined in the constitution.

The constitution sets the rules for government and dictates laws that cannot be broken by government and can only be modified through Linkamendments, which must be supported by a majority of parliament. The first constitution was written in 1727, as a basic set of rules for the Linkprovisional government. Once Anollasia achieved independence, a new constitution was written in 1761 and encompassed all aspects of society instead of only government. It was suspended in 1886 until a new constitution was written in 1896. The Constitution of 1896 was replaced by the Constitution of 1912.

The Prime Minister is the head of state, which is unusual as it is usually the head of government in other countries. The Second Minister is the head of government in Anollasia. Elections are held every 2 years and a Prime Minister or Second Minister may only have a maximum of 5 terms.

LinkExecutive power is held by the Prime Minister and the Second Minister. LinkLegislative power is held by the Linkunicameral Council of Legislation. LinkJudiciary is independent and located in the LinkSupreme Court of Anollasia located in Jefferton.

The government is separated into three levels: Linknational, Linkprovincial, and Linklocal. The national government is responsible for foreign relations, education, healthcare, and immigration, among many other things. The provincial government is responsible for registration of vehicles, road regulations, and certain Linknatural resources. The local government is responsible for garbage collection, Linkwater, Linkelectricity, and Linkurban planning.

The Council of Legislation has 516 seats. Each seat represents an Linkelectoral district. Each electoral district elects a Linkmember of parliament (MP) to represent them in the Council of Legislation. The Council of Legislation meets in the Anollasian Parliament Building, located in Jefferton's Government Park.

The LinkCabinet consists of several Departments and Ministers who are in charge of each Department. The Cabinet is appointed by the Prime Minister and must be approved by the Council of Legislation through majority vote.

The Linkofficial residence of the Prime Minister is the Republic House, located in Government Park. It is a stone house which was used as a secret headquarters of the Anollasian independence movement. The official residence of the Second Minister is the Democracy House, also located in Government Park. It is a brick house which was used as a secret headquarters to plan the Uprising of 1896. Both residences are fairly small and modest to remind the leaders that they are there to serve the people, not to indulge in their power.

Politics


The Anollasian Parliament Building, located in
Jefferton

The current government is a Linkcoalition between the Green Party and Liberal Party, with support from the LinkSocial Democratic Party. The Middle Ground Party serves as the official opposition. Anollasia has a Linkmulti-party system of democracy, which was first established when the original Conservative Party was founded in 1794, being the third party established after the Anollasian People's Party (established in 1760) and the Liberal Party (established in 1784).

The political parties currently represented in parliament are the Green Party (151 seats), Liberal Party (133 seats), Social Democratic Party (101 seats), Middle Ground Party (55 seats), Anollasian Citizen's Party (42 seats), Anollasian Workers' Party (18 seats), New LinkCapitalist Party (6 seats), Statusquo Party (6 seats), New LinkLibertarian Party (3 seats), and Reaction Party (1 seat).

To vote, a citizen must be over the age of 18. Criminals can also vote. Voting is organized by the government agency Elections Anollasia. There is also the option of voting online, which has proven to be popular since its introduction in 2008.

The majority of the people of Anollasia tend to vote for and support parties that fall on the Linkleft of the Linkpolitical spectrum, though Linkcentre and Linkright-wing parties have had support at various points in the past.

Anollasia was ranked as a "Full Democracy" by the NS Politeia Index.

Foreign Relations

Anollasia has maintained many allies over the years from its very own independence to today. Having good foreign relations has been very important for Anollasia since the Anollasian Act of Peace in 1912, which emphasized diplomacy and Linknonviolence.

Anollasia's first allies, Smoya and The royal kingdom of quebec resulted from them helping Anollasia in the Anollasian War of Independence. Once Anollasia was declared a republic however, it had maintained a mostly Linkisolationist stance. It was in 1886, when the Military Dictatorship was declared that Anollasia became more involved with other countries, albeit with aggression and hostility. The colony of Absonthorpe was established in 1889, as part of the military dictatorship's Linkexpansionist policy. The Anollasian government was very hostile at the time and even threatened to invade some of its allies. After the New Republic was established in 1896, Anollasia returned to its isolationist stance but also tried to reconcile with its allies. After 1912, Anollasia has actively pursued allies and friends in order to maintain diplomacy and foster understanding. Such allies and friends include Smoya, Hindia Belanda, Schiltzberg, and Isentran, among many others. Anollasia is friendly with many countries, especially with democratic, non-expansionist ones.

Furthermore, Anollasia is an extensive member of the 10000 Islands. The nation is part of the World Assembly and used to be part of organizations like The United Left from 1935 to 1945, Edges of Freedom from 2014 to 2015, and the Axis of Culture, Trade and Cooperation from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, Anollasia also used to be in the Sunalayan Assembly and a member of its Economic Council, despite not being in the region of Sunalaya. The nation was a member of the Socialist Treaty Organization from 1941 to 1943, before resigning as it was too militaristic and did not fit Anollasia's ideals.

The nation was rated as a Small Power by the International Power Classification Organization and a Secondary Power by the International Power Index. However, it was rated 7 out of 10 or a "really powerful nation" by the How Powerful is Your Nation? Index, due to its historical and cultural influence, as well as abundance of friends and allies on the international stage.

Military

After the Anollasian War of Independence, Anollasian Blue Coat soldiers were used until 1850. After 1850, the Blue Coats were replaced by the Anollasian Brown Coat soldiers. In 1950, the Brown Coats were replaced by the Anollasian Green Coat soldiers. The Green Coats have proven to be a problem, as they had limited equipment and not enough protection. As a result, the Green Coats were replaced by the modern Anollasian soldier in 1999, which has more protection and equipment.

Anollasia's military was disbanded in 2019, as it was only ceremonial and deemed obsolete. Ever since the Military Dictatorship (1886-1896), the military has been viewed negatively. The decline of the military began with the Anollasian Act of Peace in 1912. The military had not been engaged in any conflicts since 1896 and their numbers shrank over the years as a result of the Act. In 2019, the Linkarmy had around 1000 personnel, the Linknavy had around 100 personnel and only 2 ships in use. The Linkair force was established in 1945 but is now known as the Speed Doves, who do acrobatic air shows. The 2 naval ships were given to the Coast Guard and the military airplanes now either do air shows, aid in domestic rescue missions as part of the Emergency Rescue Team (ERT), or were given to firefighting departments to help extinguish forest fires. Anollasia's isolated geographical location and plentiful diplomatic relations allow it to survive without a military.

Anollasia has been ranked as Mostly Peaceful by the World Peace Index.

Subdivisions

Anollasia is divided into 5 Linkprovinces: Baskent, Dogu, Bati, Kuzey, and Guney. All of the province names come from Turkish. Baskent comes from başkent, meaning ''capital'' as that province is home to the capital, Jefferton. Whereas Dogu comes from doğu meaning ''east'', Bati from batı meaning ''west'', Kuzey meaning ''north'', and Guney from güney meaning ''south''. The most densely populated province is Baskent, while the most populated is Kuzey. The least populated and least densely populated province is Bati.

Each province is divided into Linkmunicipalities which are then divided into either Linkdistricts or Linkneighbourhoods. Each province has its own government and its own capital. The capital of Baskent is Jefferton, the capital of Dogu is Easton, the capital of Bati is Weston, the capital of Kuzey is Northton, and the capital of Guney is Southton.

Map of Anollasian Provinces

Economy



Downtown Jefferton, Anollasia's heart of
finance

Anollasia has a very strong economy, rated as ''Frightening'' by the World Assembly, and mainly led by the Linkpublic sector. The nation has a Linkmixed economy, with Linkstate-owned enterprises, Linkpublic companies, and Linkprivate companies all existing. The currency is the anolla, whose exchange rate is 1 anolla equalling $1.75. The Linknominal GDP amounts to $451 371 447 777 742.12, while the GDP per capita is $10 696 766.31. The unemployment rate is 2.75%.

Anollasia's economy is mainly driven by the Linktourism industry. The Linkpublishing, Linkautomotive, and Linkaviation industries, as well as Linkagriculture, are also relatively large. Its main exports are Linkbooks, Linkfish, Linkcars, passenger Linkairplanes, entertainment (Linktelevision programs, Linkmusic), and various environmentally-friendly items. The main imports are Linkelectronics, Linkminerals, and Linklumber.

The Anollasian economy is very strong, however there is an abundance of regulations regarding the environment, worker's rights, and safety.

Some popular Anollasian companies include Anollasian LinkAirlines, Anoll-Mart, and Palace Hotel, which are all international now.

Anollasia has many trade agreements with nations such as Smoya, The royal kingdom of quebec, Puerto barrio, Benjamin Mark, and Isentran.

Infrastructure

Anollasia has a developed Linktransportation system, with vast systems of Linkhighways, Linkbridges, Linkroads, Linkrailways, and Linkpublic transportation systems.

The nation has many highways such as the Bayville-Jefferton Highway, Downtown Expressway, and Anollton Expressway. The longest road is Peace Avenue, which is 679 km (422 mi) long, and stretches all the way from Jefferton in the south to Northton in the north.

Despite well-developed roads, there is an emphasis on public transportation. Many cities have well-developed Linkbus, Linktram, and Linkrapid transit systems, and developed Linkferry systems where applicable. The national Linktrain network is the National Anollasia Railway (NAR). The network was first created with the Jefferton-Anollton Line being constructed in 1855. Since then, NAR has grown and today operates to all corners of the nation.

Anollasia has several Linkairports and airlines. Jefferton James Anoll International Airport, Anollton Arthur Jefferson International Airport, Bayville International Airport, and New Istanbul Mehmet Pasha International Airport are some of the nation's largest and busiest airports. The national Linkflag carrier airline is the state-owned Anollasian Airlines.

About 45% of energy consumed in Anollasia is Linkwind power, followed by Linksolar power at 35%, Linkhydroelectricity at 10%, Linknuclear at 10%, Linkgeothermal at 3%, and others at 2%. The use of Linkfossil fuel is banned. Cars fueled on any fossil fuel are banned as well, including Linkhybrid vehicles. Most cars are Linkelectric, Linkhydrogen-fueled and even air-fueled.

Tourism

Anollasia's economy greatly benefits from its tourism industry. Nearly 50 million tourists have visited the country in 2018, with the number of visitors increasing every year. Anollasia has an abundance of cultural, historic, and natural sites of interest. The most popular tourist destinations include Jefferton, Bayville, Anollton, New Istanbul, Avon, Mercuryville, Lyriapolis, Troutville, Northton, Southton, Ottolish National Park, Geleture, Karacaköy, and many more. Tourism is promoted and overseen by the Anollasian Tourism Agency, which is part of the Department of Culture. Anollasia's sites of historic, cultural, or natural significance are protected as National Heritage Sites.

Science and Technology

Anollasia is particularly advanced in the scientific fields of Linkmedicine, Linkpublic health, Linkneuroscience, Linkpsychology, Linkgenetics, Linkenvironmental science, and Linkastronomy, among others.

In the field of medicine, Anollasian scientists have accomplished remarkable feats such as finding cures for Linkcancer. Medical science is extensively funded and some famous research institutes are the National Medical Institute, Alpman Institute, and the Anollasian Health Organization. All physicians are members of the Anollasian Medical Association, which regulates the medical profession.

The Anollasian Space Agency (ASA) was established in 1965 to explore Linkouter space and gain scientific insight into it. The first Linksatellite, Anolali, was launched in 1967. The space program was paused during the late 1960s and early 1970s, due to political turmoil and pressure from the United States and the LinkSoviet Union. After the LinkSpace Race effectively came to an end in the early 1970s, Anollasia continued to focus on its space program. The first Anollasian Linkastronaut, Daniel Everley, was sent to space in 1978 and the Göky İstation (Anollasian for "Sky Station") Linkspace station was launched in 1979. The first Anollasian LinkMoon mission was in 1982. A scientific base was built on the Moon in 1999. LinkMars rovers began to be sent to Mars in 2006 before Anollasian astronauts went to LinkMars in 2017.

Demographics


Anollasia has a population of 42 492 379, based on the 2020 Linkcensus. About 77% live in Linkurban areas while the rest live in Linkrural areas.

Largest Cities in Anollasia

Rank

Name

Province

Population*

1

Jefferton

Baskent

7 987 177

2

Anollton

Kuzey

6 415 029

3

Bayville

Guney

4 794 433

4

New Istanbul

Dogu

3 991 721

5

Northton

Kuzey

1 987 376

6

Troutville

Dogu

959 012

7

Southton

Guney

811 421

8

Easton

Dogu

679 887

9

Weston

Bati

564 342

10

Geleture

Kuzey

512 656


Jefferton


Anollton


Bayville


New Istanbul

*As of January 2020

Ethnicity

An Anollasian is defined as a person who has Linkcitizenship in Anollasia, so Linkethnicity is irrelevant. Anollasia was once populated by Greeks known as Lyrians. They disappeared and then the the English settled, followed by the Ottoman Turks. When the French invaded in 1677 and were driven out in 1686, some French people were left behind in Anollasia and their population grew, becoming the largest minority group. Some other minority groups such as the Greeks, LinkBosnians, and LinkArmenians were mainly from the Ottoman Empire. Due to Anollasia's accepting Linkimmigration policies, people of many different ethnicities have arrived.

Religion

The government has been secular since 1870, due to the Linkreforms of Prime Minister Ahmet Çelebi. LinkFreedom of/from religion is an inviolable tenet found in the constitution.

Much of the population is, in reality, not that devout and either very loosely adheres to a religion or perceives themselves as being part of a certain religion but does not practice it. Around 35% percent of the population claims to be Muslim, followed by Christians with 31%, irreligious with 29%, Jews with 4%, and other religions with 1%. These other religions include LinkBuddhism, LinkSikhism, and LinkHinduism, among others.

Aside from a large amount of Linknon-denominational Muslims, there are also Muslims who identify with a certain branch of Islam. Out of the Muslims belonging to denominations, LinkSunnis make up the majority with 51%, followed by LinkAlevis with 42%, LinkTwelver Shias with 6%, and others with 1%. Other groups include the LinkAhmadiyya and LinkIbadi. Anollasia has a strong LinkSufi tradition, with many orders such as the LinkBektashi and LinkMevlevi Orders being established during Ottoman times.

Aside from the relatively small amount of Linknon-denominational Christians, most Christians identify with a certain branch of Christianity. LinkProtestants make up the majority of Christians with 53%, followed by LinkCatholics with 39%, LinkEastern Orthodox Christians with 7%, and other groups with 1%. Other groups include LinkMennonites, LinkOriental Orthodox Christians, and LinkAnglicans.

Irreligious groups include a variety of different stances, such as Linkspiritual but not religious, Linkdeism, Linkagnosticism, and Linkatheism.

Language

Anollasia is a Linktrilingual nation, having English, Turkish, and Anollasian as its official languages. Anollasian is a Linkcreole language which is a combination of Turkish and English. It has its origins in the 1700s, when it was used to create an Anollasian identity during the Anollasian War of Independence.

Approximately 90% of the population speaks all of the official languages, but just about 100% speak at least one of the official languages.

Education


University of Jefferton's Library

LinkPublic education in Anollasia is managed by the Department of LinkEducation. Anollasia is very advanced when it comes to education, spending a large portion of its budget on it. As a result, the Linkliteracy rate in 2013 was 99% and is still rising.

Preschool is from ages 2-4, Linkkindergarten is from ages 4-5, elementary school is from ages 6-11, middle school is from ages 12-13, and high school is from ages 14-17. In 2013, 99% of the population had graduated at least high school, while 80% graduated at least Linkuniversity/Linkcollege. In Anollasia, college refers to a less advanced and more vocational Linkpost-secondary education.

Education is free of charge for anybody, no matter their background. Overall grades and extracurricular activities are looked at when applying for a school. Generally, over 50% is a pass, though over 85% is needed for more academic opportunities.

In 2013, there were 204 universities and 97 colleges. Anollasia has some of the best universities in 10000 Islands and perhaps the world, in which students from around the world come to study. Some of Anollasia's most prestigious universities are the University of Anollasia, University of Jefferton, Stevens University, Bay University, Bakersfield University, Anollton University, and University New Istanbul.

Health

Anollasia has a Linkuniversal healthcare system which is funded by taxes. The healthcare system covers Linkprimary care, Linkprescription drugs, Linksurgery, Linkphysiotherapy, rehabilitation, vision care, dental care, and mental health services. Ear care is only covered for those who are over 65 years old and Linkorthodontics are only covered in the most severe cases. LinkCosmetic surgery, Linkchiropractic, Linkmassage therapy, and Linkcomplementary and alternative medicine are not covered. The Department of Health oversees the maintenance and development of the system.

The average Linklife expectancy is 87 years overall; 84 for men and 89 for women.

Culture


Anollasia has a unique mix of Linkculture, due to the early settlements, invasions and later, immigration. The government of Anollasia actively funds and sponsors cultural activities and the arts through the Department of Culture.

Symbols

Anollasia has various symbols associated with it. Its official animal is the Linkdove, which is also featured in the national flag and emblem. This dove is also affectionately known as Anolali.

Anollasia's official tree is the Linkolive tree, as a representation of the nation's peace-loving nature, since the Linkolive branch represents peace.

The official flower is the Linkcommon daisy.

Visual Arts


Train in the Woods (1898) by Edmund Albion,
currently located in the National Art Gallery of
Anollasia

Anollasian Linkpainting has evolved over time. Before independence, Linkbaroque paintings, LinkOttoman miniatures, Linkilluminations, and LinkIslamic calligraphy were popular. After independence, the arts flourished and styles such as Linkneoclassicism, Linkromanticism, and Linkimpressionism emerged. LinkRealism and Linkabstract art also emerged in the 20th century.

Architecture


The Museum of Anollasia, opened in 1844, is an
example of neoclassical architecture

LinkArchitecture in Anollasia is very diverse and has evolved throughout the centuries. Some styles which have been historically used are Linkvernacular, LinkOttoman classical, Linkneoclassical, Linkclassical, Linkbaroque, LinkByzantine, LinkArt Nouveau, and LinkArt Deco. Vernacular is often found in historic houses and in rural houses and Ottoman classical is mostly used in Linkmosques. Neoclassical, and baroque architecture are typically found in government buildings and public buildings. Classical architecture is found in Lyrian ruins, such as the ancient city of Lyriapolis. Byzantine architecture is used in some Linkchurches, Art Nouveau was the style in the early 20th century, and Art Deco was used in the earliest Anollasian skyscrapers in the 20th century. More common styles today are Linkmodern, Linkinternational, and Linkeclecticism, among others. Vernacular architecture is also still used in many houses.

Music


Anollasian rock band Anima won the 43rd
World Hit Festival

Anollasian Linkmusic is extremely diverse, due to the mix of cultures and the introduction of new music. Some common Linkgenres include Linkrock, Linkpop, Linkclassical, Linkfolk, Linkinstrumental, Linkjazz, and Linkheavy metal.

Commercial music is regulated through the Anollasian Music Industry (AMI). The Anollasian Music Industry was founded in 1936 and now sells billions of records each year and compiles the Anollasian Music Industry Charts. Anollasia is famous for its music, which is generally very tasteful and has many talents.

Several Linkmusic festivals take place in Anollasia, such as the Jefferton Music Festival, Jefferton International Jazz Festival, Bayville Music Festival, Anollton Classicfest, and New Istanbul Music Festival. Anollasia has also entered in international song contests such as the LinkWorldVision Song Contest (debuting in the 22nd edition and last appearing in the "Best of" edition), World Hit Festival (debuting in the 9th edition and last appearing in the 45th edition), and Junior World Hit Festival (appearing in the 4th edition). As a result of winning the 43rd edition of the World Hit Festival, the 44th edition was hosted in Jefferton, Anollasia.

Literature

Anollasian Linkliterature is very rich in variety and quality. Its origins exist in LinkBritish and LinkTurkish literature but has been influenced by many other styles of literature ever since. Books are among Anollasia's chief exports. Murat İbrahimoğlu won the NS Prize For
Literature
in 2013.

Theatre and Cinema

Anollasia has a rich history of Linktheatre, dating back to the late 1600s. The first theatre ever opened was the Governor Theatre in Anollton, which opened in 1693, and featured plays put on by the Governor's Theatre Troupe specifically for aristocrats and government officials. Nowadays there are many theatres throughout the country and the Avon Theatre Festival attracts visitors from all over the country.

Anollasia has a sizeable film industry, with some films becoming international successes.

Media

Anollasian Linkmedia is very extensive, with several television channels such as National Anollasian Television (NATV), TVA, Anollasia TV, Channel 7, and Kanal A. Major Linknewspapers include The Anollasia National, The Jefferton Chronicle, The Anollton Post, and The New Istanbul Gazette. LinkRadio is still relatively popular, with stations such as NATV Radio, Anollasia FM, and Million FM.

NATV was founded in 1953 and is Anollasia's national broadcaster. It is state-owned and operates various television channels, as well as radio stations. NATV is a full member of the International Broadcasting Alliance (IBA).

Cuisine

The Linkcuisine of Anollasia is mainly based on LinkTurkish and LinkBritish cuisine. Some dishes include yey (a slice of bread with cheese and tomatoes, cooked in an oven; similar to Linkbruschetta), various Linkstews, Linkkebabs, and Linkfish-based food.

Sports

Anollasia has no official sport, but Linksoccer/association football is the most popular sport to both watch and play. Soccer/association football teams play in the Anollasia Association Football League, which has teams such as FC Jefferton, FC Anollton, FC Bayville, and FC New Istanbul. Anollasia is represented in international soccer/association football tournaments by its national team.

Other popular sports include Linkbasketball, Linkvolleyball, Linktennis, Linkathletics, Linkcycling, Linkcurling, and Linkskiing.

Anollasia has participated in various international sports events. Anollasia participated in the XIII Winter Olympics, II Winter Paralympics, and Games of the XIII Olympiad; placing 6th, 8th, and 14th in terms of overall medal count respectively. Anollasia has also participated in the World Cup 63 and World Cup 81, but was eliminated in both; Anollasia failed to qualify for the World Cup 83. Anollasia won the Copa Gaveo V.

See Also



• Index of Anollasia-related articles


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