Ambonar Province

Ambonar Province Langawai Ambonar
Province
Ambonar Church of God Complex in Xulin
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Nickname(s):  The Land of Angels
Country	Slokais Islands
Establishment	01 January 1924
Capital and largest city	Xulin
Ethnic groups	80.5% Indigenous 76.5% Ambonese 5.9% Mescaldo 3.0% Kaijanese 2.8% Blancos 2.6% Costenos 2.4% Ren 1.8% Nearanos 1.1% Other
Demonym(s)	Ambonese
Government
• Governor	Elizabeth Kamarani (New Renewal Party of Ambonar)
• Upper house	Ambonar Senate
• Lower house	Ambonar Delegate Assembly
National representation
• Slokaisian Legislature	43/643
Population
• 2020 census	4,877,230 (19th)
Postal	AM

Ambonar Province is a province of Slokais Islands home to 4,877,230 people. The largest city is Xulin home to 997,348 people. Historically being the center of the Ambonar Empire, the province has long been culturally and ethnically homogenous. Ambonar Province is also the origin of the Revivalist movement of the 1600s which is primarily organized around the Ambonar Church of God. Due to it's geography Ambonar has a large agricultural and fishing industry as well a industrial and shipping sector which has led to Ambonar having the 3rd highest GDP behind only New Liverpool and San Fernando Province.

Etymology

The name Ambonar comes from a translation from ancient Ambon meaning "the land of plenty". Prior to the 1700s, Ambonar was sometimes referred to as Jorongkan by maps of the era.

History

Ambonar has been settled by humans since around 40,000 years ago. The original settlers being hunter-gatherers who built several stone structures. Around 5,000 year's ago the first organized clans came into formation with the Jorongkan in the Samjarai Cape region and the Borongan in the coastal lowlands. The Jorongkan practiced a system of polytheistic faith known as Kamhanmara or the "Way of Life", the texts of religion remains one of the best records of the Jorongkan's existence as the Revivalist movement saw the destruction of Kahanmara temples. In 700 CE, the Borongan established Xulin Dah Garai Ambonari "The place in the land of plenty" shortened later to Xulin. Xulin was built between several islands allowing for it to become a large trade hub between the interior regions and inter-regional trade networks. In 985, Borongan became involved in the Great War of Faith as Minjian traders where attacked in the port district of Xulin and the Shen Yimu Clan responded by sending a fleet to discourage further attacks.

Geography

Ambonar Province is located in the southwest of San Fernando Island. The northern portion of the province is located with the Sierra Nevada plan, an area of flat lands and fertile land thus includes the Borongan River, the longest river of the province which reaches into the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This area also has the largest population due to a history of farming and industrial development and includes the city of Xulin. Further, south the Samjarai Cape which extends from the rest of San Fernando Island and is formed by Kaminyanha Mountains. This region is semi-tropical and is known for fruit production. The Kaminyaha Mountains strech to the west, forming the Tabelands region which includes the Ziongari Plateau, a important location in Revivalist theology. On the southern coast is the Valleres Plain, a lowland which is mostly within neighboring Valleres Province although includes the city of Duatri, the second largest by population in the province.

Administrative Divisions

Townships of Ambonar Province

Name	Population	Township Seat	Region
Cape Samjarai	218,378	Malang	South
Garai Ambonari	997,348	Xulin	Central
Suci Maria	384,578	Suci Maria	North
Valley of Plenty	476,278	Greskri	Central
Lamugo	312,678	Jepara	West
Pacenru	183,409	Priandri	West
Santi Palus	219,347	Cirebrdri	Central
Duatri	595,347	Duatri	South
Tukheti	387,278	Darmadri	South
Kedu dri Zion	186,297	Conceptiori	West
Kaendrehan	376,238	Kasiughian	North
Darmalan	207,237	Mircorina	North
Bojonoro	272,377	Pacitani	Central
Santi Georgia	279,347	Santi Georgia	West

Government

Ambonar Province is unique in terms of governance compared to other province of Slokais Islands. While having a Governor and Provincial Legislature as set as standard by the Constitution of 1971, Ambonar also has a head of state, being the King of Ambonar, a position inherited from the previous holder. The current King is Sri Hanni Samrajorong II, who ascended upon the death of his father Hanni Samrajorong in 1995. The King has the authority to reject a governmental formation in Parliament as well as presides over the Provincial Legislature of Ambonar. The current governor is Elizabeth Kamrani. Elections are held every 4 year's with the Ambonar Senate having 30 seats and the Ambonar Delegate Assembly having 120 seats.

Politics

Ambonar is socially conservative and has largely only supported political alliances that have given significant political support and attention to the province. Although traditionally a Conservative party stronghold, in recent election's voters have shifted towards the New Right as the presence of Revivalists grow in the national parties leadership. In 2022, the New Right saw it's highest seat total of 20 in the province. On a provincial level, the two major political parties are the New Renewal and the Hanni Agan Paran (Party of the Holy Light), with New Renewal dominating in recent elections. In 2023, New Renewal won 23 seats in the Senate and 88 in the Delegate Assembly.

Economy

Ambonar has the 3rd largest GDP in Slokais Islands of any province. This is to recent growth in the financial and industrial sector, with Xulin having the 2nd most millionaires of any city in Slokais. Traditionally focused on agricultural and fishing with rice cultivation being promoted by the Ambonar Kingdom. In the 1920s, the Bank of Xulin was founded and soon became the one of the largest firms in Slokais, a reputation it continues to hold. Additionally, the growth of the automobile boosted Darigan Petrol (DP), an asset of the Ambonar Royal Family. Due to these industries and the position of Ambonar on the east coast, the Port of Xulin and the Port of Duatri are the 2nd and 7th largest port's by traffic volume. In rural area's mining and palm oil extraction are major industries.

Energy

Ambonar hosts several large power generation center's with the Lake Sri Pagran Kamrani being a major source of hydroelectric. Unlike other province's, Ambonar is not a signatory to energy sharing practices despite pressure from the Department of Energy Resources. Diah Grah Energy is the largest provider, being a private company affiliated with the Ambonar Church of God. Additionally, the provincial government has long resisted national programs of green energy.

Transportation

Ambonar is served by National Rail, which operates the East Coast Line from Xulin to Suci Maria as well as rail links to San Jose, San Sabla, and Point Lee. Additionally, several older local railways are operated by the private company Land of Angels Railways, who conduct passenger service via a contract with the Ministry of Transportation. Additionally, there is a high-speed line in development between San Jose and Xulin slated for opening in 2029. Ambonar also has several major highways such as S-9, S-35 and S-18 in addition to the private Kings Tollway between Xulin and Conceptiori. Nicknamed the "Holy Highway," it was built with direct funding by the True Revivalist Society to facilitate travel to the area believed to ascend to heaven in the event of holy rapture. Travel requires a fee of 1500 Marks per vehicle without a pass.

Ambonar Province also has several airports with Xulin's George Semerajong Best International being the largest and the only one with consistent international flights. The Xulin region also has a secondary airport, Valley of Plenty Airport for low-cost airlines located in the suburban community of Gerskirki Gardens. Santi Georgia, in the south, also has its own regional airport with Miracolina located in the center of the province having regional service in the summer months.

Demographics

Ambonar Province is unique for its ethnic homogeneity. 80% of the population is Indigenous, the highest for a province not singularly created for a singular Indigenous group. Although most of the indigenous population of Ambonar belongs to the Ambonari ethnic group, it is often classified separately from the indigenous population in certain surveys. 76.5% of the population is considered as Ambonari, with most townships having over 90% of the population being Ambonari. Mestizos make up the largest minority population, mostly in Xulin and the Valley of Plenty, with most having moved to the province in the last 30 years to work in the business or trade sectors. Kaijanese form a sizeable minority of 3.0% most being recent converts to Revivalism who left Kaijan in search of economic opportunities. Nearanos are a similar case with most being immigrants from Kolda or Kabo Geshaan who converted and moved to Ambonar to fulfill theological obligations. Both groups have been described by sociologists as an underclass due to most working as servants or gardeners for wealthy Ambonaris. There are also populations of Costenos and Ren, despite the Ren population being as high as 15% or 20% in the 1600s. Unlike the rest of the country, very few are Minjian with less than 1,500 left in the province.