Darya

United Republic of Darya
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Capital and	Kurwai
Official languages	Daryan, others
Ethnic groups	Daryan, others
Demonym(s)	Daryan
Government	Federal presidential republic
Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	First Chamber
• Lower house	Second Chamber
Establishment
• Formation of the Daryan Empire	April 2nd, 1209
• Ramachandran reforms	1431-1439
• Daryan surrender in the Great War	September 8, 1967
• Occupation of Darya ends	November 30, 1976
Population
• 2021 census	240,823,209
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Per capita	SCN 5,381
Gini	51.1 high
HDI	0.731 high
Currency	Daryan takah (DTK)

The United Republic of Darya is a federal presidential republic located in northern Caxcana. Daryan civilization dates back over three millennia, with the Daryan Empire (1209-1968) unifying much of modern-day Darya in the 13th century. Initially a feudal state, Darya soon expanded through territorial conquest to unite disparate ethnic groups of northern Caxcana, developing a powerful centralized state apparatus and standing military. A center of scientific and cultural innovation and an early industrialized state, Darya fought wars with neighbors such as Legionas and Andhrapur in the early modern era, and by the early 20th century had developed into a seagoing colonial empire, employing a mercantilist economic system in which raw materials from colonies such as Andhrapur, Mallacaland, and Doi Nam fed the factories of the metropole. In 1877, the Daryan-Costenan War was fought between Darya and the Costenan Empire.

The Daryan Empire, a leading world power in the early 20th century (including taking an early lead in the Space Race) would be brought low through its involvement in the Great War, which was fueled by Daryan ambitions of conquest alongside its allies in the Pact of the Three Emperors. Invaded by Coalition troops at the close of the war and held under occupation for nearly a decade, Darya established the Constitution of 1969, which proclaimed the United Republic of Darya, with minority rights and a democratic and republican system of government enshrined in law.

In the decades since the Great War, Darya has experienced economic stagnation and political instability.

Geography

Major Cities

Major Cities of Darya by Population

Rank	City	State	Notes
1	Kurwai	Kurwai	Also federal capital, home of Amroha FC
2	Dhanora	Panagar	Major port city
3	Indergarh	Gormi	Port city and wealthiest large city nationwide
4	Vidisha	Ujjain	Major archeological site
5	Bijawar	Semaria	Southernmost major city
6	Sambhal	Bhavra	Largest growing city
7	Gulana	Rhandistan	Home to the minority Rhandi people
8	Reethi	Harrai	Industrial center
9	Narayanpur	Gormi	Historic capital of Darya, home to an influential noble house
10	Ladnu	Behin	Known for its carpets and textiles

States

Darya's 16 states were reorganized from 11 historic provinces under the Daryan Empire in 1961, largely with the goal of granting statehood demands to restive minority groups and breaking up the province of Kaithal, seen as the dominant and most militaristic portion of the former Daryan Empire. Darya's 16 states are Kurwai, Behin, Ichawar, Rhandistan, Khultu, Gormi, Murar, Piparai, Bhavra, Jhirniya, Harrai, Panagar, Semaria, Kesli, Anuppur, and Ujjain.

Government

Under the Constitution of 1969, Darya is a democratic federal presidential republic. Darya's 16 states enjoy autonomy under elected state governments, while the national chief executive is the nation's president and vice-president, elected via an electoral college for five-year terms. The president is limited to two consecutive terms.

The Daryan Parliament is the chief legislative institution, and has existed in some form in Darya since 1840. In its current form, it is a bicameral legislature with a First Chamber (Senate) and a Second Chamber (House of Representatives), with both houses roughly equal in power. The First Chamber holds the sole power to confirm members of the Supreme Court and cabinet ministers when nominated by the president, while the Second Chamber holds sole authority over the budget. Members of the Second Chamber are elected via plurality voting from single-member districts for four year terms, with representatives limited to three consecutive terms. Senators in the First Chamber are elected by plurality at-large voting: the entire nation is treated as a single constituency, and all voters receive 12 votes which they may cast for any combination of candidates. Of the First Chamber's 36 members, 12 are elected every two years for six-year terms, renewable once.

Demographics

Darya's population is ethnically heterogenous yet linguistically homogenous, thanks to successful imperial-era Daryanization programs mandating the use of the Daryan language. At a population of over 240 million and a fertility rate of around three children per women, Darya is among the most populous nations in the IDU.

Ethnicity

Darya officially recognizes 14 ethnic groups, many of which have been granted statehood. Ethnic Daryans make up a majority (61%) of Darya's population, with the largest minority groups being Khultuns (16%) and Gouris (11%); other minority ethnicities include Rhandis (7%) and Andhrans (4%).

Religion

The majority religion of Darya is Zindism, a monotheistic religion which originated in Gormi in the 6th century AD. Zindism was the state religion of Darya until 1969.

Economy

Darya is a major exporter of petrochemicals, particularly oil, with the most significant deposits located in the Khultiba region. Manufacturing and agriculture are also important contributors to the Daryan economy. Agricultural products in Darya include rice, cotton, hemp, citrus, and coffee. Although wide-scale deindustrialization during and following the Great War has limited Darya's capacity to produce advanced goods, the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries remain powerful.

Culture

Darya is traditionally known for its many different styles of homespun cotton fabric; traditionally, individual Daryan villages have unique styles and colorful designs. The national sport of Darya is lacrosse, which was invented in northern Darya as early as the 14th century before becoming prominent worldwide.