Eflad (Pacifica)
Technocratic Republic of Eflad Teknokratska Republikæ Eflad (Efladian) | |
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Motto: "Per apsera ad astra" "Through hardships to the stars" | |
Anthem: Zemlia ef læ ert Land of the infinite valleys | |
 Location of Eflad in the South Pacific | |
| Location | Northwest of Cordilia, at the Astro sea |
| Capital | Tehnograd |
| Largest city | Tehnograd |
| Official languages | de jure none |
| Recognised national languages | de facto Eflæde, Austral |
| Demonym(s) | Efladian |
| Government | Federal parliamentary republic |
| Dr. Gerno Efæn | |
| Dr. Erwitto Fircenza | |
| Sænat | |
| Federal Konsul | |
| Formation including major divisions | |
• Two regions | 12th century |
• Republic of Eflad | 23. August 1840 |
• Technocratic Republic of Eflad | 23. August 1972 |
| Area | |
• Total | 152,827 km2 (59,007 sq mi) (18) |
| Population | |
• 2020 census | 56,700,000 (9) |
• Density | 327/km2 (846.9/sq mi) (7) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | $2,272 billion |
• Per capita | $40,070.55 |
| Gini (2019) | 20.54 low |
| HDI (2019) | 0.922 very high |
| Currency | Ippon (EIP) |
| Time zone | UTC-2 (CCT) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Mains electricity | 230V - 50Hz |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +693 |
| World Forum Code | ED |
| Internet TLD | .ed |
Eflad (pronounced: /eflɑːd/, Eflæde: /eflædɛ/), officialy Technocratic Republic of Eflad, is a country in the South Pacific on the island of north Cordilia. Situated between the Astro Sea to the northwest and a moutain range to the south and east, it covers a total area of 152 827km² with a population of 56,7 Million within 4 federalities. Eflad borders Erenor & Sereva to the southwest, Upper Flumenvallis and Tholisia to the east and northeast respectively. The nations capital is Tehnograd, with it also being the largest city and the scientific centre, whilst the financial centre is Selpe.
Eflad was uninhabited for a very long time due to its remoteness and the delimination due to the moutain range and the Astro sea. First record of settlements were at the city of Sepal, dated back to 40 B.C. Since then natives have setled from the rivers of Sapol to Kerta. Records from the 12th century indicate that there were first settlements from foreigners. They were described as tall, dark skinned and muscular. Until today, there isn't a consensus as from where these settlers came, as they left soon after. Only in the 1500s did the mass settlement start. This time by pale skinned people. They had good relations with the natives and where friendly. This continued until the 19th century and the civil war. This war, led by natives as they were being exploited by the settler, lasted for four years and ended in a draw with no side having the upper hand. At last a treaty was signed and the Republic of Eflad was founded. The date of 23.08. is celebrated as "Day of the Nation" (Eflæde: "Dan Nacina").
Today Eflad is a powerhouse in terms of economy and ranks 566th out of more than 7 000 nations in the South Pacific. As a developed socialist country it provides a universal health care system, social security and tution-free university education.
History
Early settlements
The earliest settlements were discovered by an archeological team at the city of Selpe and were dated back to 40 B.C. The city today is a mark of the countries history and prosperity. The people who lived here were hierarchic but equal. THe city prospered with time and was becoming a important stop for trade deals.
Foreign settlements
At around the 12th century foreigns settled but moved very quickly for unkown reasons. Natives tell the story of the ship which came and went as fast as the wind. Around three centuries later, further settlers came as the trade expanded. They made Selpe a major trading city and went further inlands, founding further towns like Cræfoi and Tehnograd.
Civil War
The settlers, mostly at the Sapol river, started exploiting natives as cheap or sometimes free labour. This exploitment was used to create ships, transform goods and work on farms. As the number of natives was still large, they had the capabilities to revolt. This started as a local problem, soon becoming a national one. After three months of revolting in the federality Fredoast, the Native Revolution (NR) took the capital Selpe and arrested the Federal Minister, who supported the exploitation. The federal government was reluctant to assist the federality as it didn´t want to creat a civil war. This was the national policy until the Federal Minister was arrested. As natives overtook the control of the federality the national governemnt intervened. First by diplomacy, requesting the natives to step down in turn for strengthening - but not outlawing - the exploitation, then by force. On the 22.07.1836 the "Efald National Army" (ENA) started mission Overhaul. The mission consisted out of the conquering of the moutains surrounding the city of Selpe. Yet the NR had the high ground and were persistent. Through sabotages and guerilla attacks, the logistics of the ENA were crippled and a stalemate lasted for two years. After the ENA recovered the natives attacked and created a buffer zone. The NR used the weapons they collected in Fredoast from the stations of the ENA. The war was mostly led long range, as the NR had secured the moutains, which gave them an advantage. In the rest of the country, massive public denomination of natives was underway. Many natives were killed in so-called "Freeing fights".After six months of constant fighting a peace treaty was signed on the 23th of August 1840, creating the Republic of Eflad.
Modern Age
Eflad has since then moved forward and created a commission of recollection, to find the perpetrators of crimes commited in the "Freedom fights". Since industrialisation many cities became hotspots for new technologys. One such example is the city of Tehnograd. First a city based on the production of wheat and cattle it was transformed to a city of informational technology and science. This new 'boom' of technology meant that new universities and schools were bulit, which attracted a lot of foreign students. Eflad is currently applying to become a member state of the World Forum.
Geography
Eflad is situated between the Astro Sea in the northwest and a moutain range in the south and east. Elevation ranges from Mt. Tlohog (2167m) to the valley which lies just above the level of sea (65m). Significant natural resources are copper, silicium and uranium. The plains of Efald are mostly covered in rainforest, although a large portion has been cut down due to urban expansion.