Nuiqsut Confederation
The Commonwealth of The Nuiqsut Confederation | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: "It takes a nation to raise a people" | |
| Anthem: "The Southern Sky Above" | |
| Capital and | Port Nuiqsut |
| Official languages | Oqapuik, English, French |
| Recognised regional languages | Kaquismaq |
| Demonym(s) | Nuiqsutian |
| Government | Confederation |
• Prime Minister | David Alagalak |
• Commissioner | Amanda Nurr'araaluk |
| Legislature | Nuiqsut Confederation Parilmeant |
| Executive Chamber | |
| Aittuik Assembly | |
| Establishment | |
• The Great Formation of People's | 1100 CE |
• Nuiqsut Confederation Commonwealth Agreement | 1998 |
| Area | |
• | 1,481,346 km2 (571,951 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 14.2% |
| Population | |
• 2015 estimate | 803,439 |
| GDP (PPP) | estimate |
• Per capita | $60,184 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Per capita | $17,760 |
| Gini (2018) | 43.8 medium |
| HDI (2018) | 0.845 very high |
| Currency | Kenauk Dollars (NKD) |
| Date format | dd.mm.yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | + 91 |
| Internet TLD | .nu |
The Commonwealth of The Nuiqsut Confederation was founded in 1964 by the alliance of city-states and villages. The Nuiqsut Confederation is a largely sparsely populated state in Southern Neria. The country is organized on a direct-democracy model with towns voting on decisions by popular support. Then electing representatives to represent their local town or ward. Although it does not border any county on land, The Nuiqsut Confederation is separated from Salad Land by the Sedna Sea. The nation is well known for its remote and sparse and unspoiled landscapes.
Etymology
The name Nuiqsut comes from the Oqapuik word “Nuiq” meaning “People” and the Kaquismaq word “Sut” meaning land. The word came into existence during the Great Akiratak War to describe the common land of those fighting for independence.
History
People have lived in the region that became The Nuiqsut Confederation since 10,000 BCE, however, the first true organization of the people who lived there was in 1100 BCE. A number of tribes drafted an agreement that translates roughly to "The Great Formation of People's". This agreement created a system of understanding between the various villages and trade flourished. Eventually, a number of tribes adopted a common policy and language between 1300 and 1350 BCE this was called the Oqapuik Agreement. Much of the history of this time was preserved in oral history painted in detailed paintings displayed in public places. In 1698, Nuiqsut was visited by explorers from Opethila establishing the settlement of Port Fredrick. Ophelia then declared the territory of St John's Land. Port Fredrick soon became a large settlement, as people from further inland began to trade with the settlers. This trade relationship soon collapsed as Ophelian began to establish homesteads and logging camps pushing tribes away from the coast. Several towns were built with the extraction of resources in mind. By 1870, 80,000 Ophelians lived within the newly named St John's Dominion.
The Great Akiratak War
In 1959, a number of tribes came together to hold a convention to discuss discontent with the Ophelian Authority. They then formed the Nuiqsut Independence Party. In 1962, taking advantage of the Great War, the NIP attacked settlements in the Bethel and Western Region forcing thousands of settlers to flee to Port Fredrick. In response, the Ophelians detained thousands of Kaquismaq people on Ukagavit Island, it's estimated that over 500 died in imprisonment. A combined Nuiqsutian force in 1963, managed to capture a number of villages launching an attack on Port Fredrick on May 19th, 1963. They destroyed much of the harbor forcing Ophelian forces to surrender to the new Nuiqsut Confederation.
Modern History
In 1964, The Nuiqsut Confederation held its first election, with Albert Kourak becoming Prime Minister. Kourak established many of the modern government functions such as health services, and police services. Kourak was a controversial figure for maintaining the status quo of his party, the Confederation Party. Kourak remained Prime Minister until 1985 when he died of natural causes. After his death, his successor Eugene Parrish quickly grew unpopular, and Brandon Leman of the Liberal Party won in the 1988 Election. In 1990, the position of Commissioner was established to help better balance the power of the Prime Minister. In 2004, Beverly Paukan became the first Female PM in history. In 2020, David Alagalak of the People's Movement Party was elected. Alaglak has supported a push towards digitalization and high-speed internet access as well as the low business tax to encourage foreign companies to establish operations in Nuiqsut.
Geography
The Nuiqsut Confedration is located in Southern Neria in the Subpolar and Polar zone. The climate sees extreme variations in temperature, although relatively dry, long hours of sunlight lead to good growing conditions in summer months. The primary biome is the taiga forest, these conditions create a sparse population, with an average density of 1.5 people per square mile. The largest city however is Port Nuiqsut with a population of 300,000, followed by Bethel at 75,340. Both cities are located in the more temperate east coast of the country. The largest city outside of the region is Talsuik at 30,340 people.