Mirad (Pacifica)

Republic of Mirad
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Motto: Lere Vasserland! (The Fatherland!)
Anthem: The Miradi National Anthem (Struggle for our Nation)
Capital	Arba
Official languages	Miradi Creole
Ethnic groups	Miradis Coalitanians Jakuris Arabs Other
Religion	Zarkanxiz (50%) No religion (44%) Other (6%)
Demonym(s)	Miradi
Member	World Forum
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic
• President	Valen Zeller
Area
• Total	167,909 km2 (64,830 sq mi)
Population
• Estimate	24,567,293
• Density	146/km2 (378.1/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	$57 billion
• Per capita	$2,345
Gini	36.5 medium
HDI	0.564 medium
Driving side	right

Mirad, officially the Republic of Mirad, is a unitary parliamentary republic located in eastern Bailtem. Covering an area of approximately 167,909 square kilometers, the country has an estimated population of 24.5 million. Its capital and largest city is Arba, situated in the country’s central plains. The landscape consists mainly of dry plateaus, grasslands, and low-lying coastal areas along the Miradi Sea. Mirad’s population is ethnically diverse, with Miradis forming the majority, alongside Coalitanians, Jakuris, and smaller Arab communities. The official language is Miradi Creole, a mixed language that developed from several regional tongues including C’ao, Austral, and Arabic.

Around half of Mirad’s population follows Zarkanxiz, while the remainder identify as non-religious or as adherents of other faiths. The country has experienced considerable social and political change in recent decades, shaped by ongoing efforts to modernize its institutions and recover from internal conflict. Mirad is currently engaged in a civil war against the Jakuri Liberation Movement, an armed insurgent group active in the southern provinces. The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread damage to infrastructure, affecting economic development and public services. Despite continuing security challenges, Mirad remains administratively unified under a parliamentary system, with governance centered in Arba and regional authorities operating across its provinces.

History

Mirad’s modern history is defined by its turbulent emergence from colonial administration and its subsequent alignment with neighboring Alcoalitania. Following decades of instability and competing regional interests, the Republic of Mirad was established as a parliamentary republic under the oversight of Alcoalitanian advisors. The nation’s development since independence has been marked by frequent political reshuffling, slow economic recovery, and recurring security challenges. The current civil war against the Jakuri Liberation Movement has become the most significant conflict in Mirad’s history.

For most of its history, Mirad has been controlled by the Alcoalitanian Empire. According to the Miradi government, the Alcoalitanian Empire severely neglected the region and heavily exploited its resources which has led to the land being quite underdeveloped... WIP

Government and Politics

Mirad operates as a unitary parliamentary republic with a constitution modeled closely on Alcoalitania’s system. Despite its formal independence, the country functions as a Coalitania-sponsored democracy, with strong financial, political, and military support from Alcoalitania. The ruling coalition, led by President Valen Zeller, maintains a pro-Alcoalitanian stance and has overseen most of the country’s postwar governance.

Many isolationist political commentators and members of parliament have accused the Coalitanian government of treating Mirad as a de facto vassal state, arguing that Mirad’s sovereignty has been gradually eroded under the guise of foreign “assistance.” These critics claim that Alcoalitania’s influence extends far beyond financial aid, shaping national policy, directing reconstruction projects, and influencing key cabinet appointments. What was once viewed as a mutually beneficial partnership has, in their view, become an unequal relationship where Mirad’s political independence is heavily compromised by its economic and military dependence on its larger neighbor.

A central figure in this debate is Jorge Positc, a member of parliament. Known for his fiery rhetoric and populist appeal, Positc has become one of the most vocal opponents of Coalitanian involvement in Miradi affairs. In a televised speech before the National Assembly, he accused Coalitania of “pulling the strings behind every major decision our government makes” and warned that “the Miradi nation is in danger of losing not only its autonomy but its identity.” His words struck a chord with citizens frustrated by years of conflict, austerity, and foreign oversight, sparking renewed public discussion about the true cost of Coalitania’s support. Positc’s movement, often described as the “anti-Coalitania bloc”. They argue that Mirad’s ongoing reliance on Coalitanian funding has created a political system where loyalty to Alcoalitania outweighs loyalty to the Miradi people. According to Positc and his allies, Coalitania’s role in the Ministry of Defense and the Treasury represents “soft occupation,” where influence is exerted through contracts, advisers, and loans instead of direct control.

Quite controversially, Postic has proposed for a takeover of the current government and establishment of an isolationist ultranationalist state. On various media sources, he has expressed distain and hatred for the Jakuri people, however, he denies being a racist. An independent polling campaign from the Free Media of Alcoalitania concluded that around 47% of Miradi people view Postic and that it may rise in the future.