Overview and Factbook of Mortipal - Forum Version - Eras Version

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The National Ministry of Media and Foreign Communications*
The New Republic of Mortipal
Est. 2022

Established - 2022

Mortipal

Mortipal, officially the Federative Principality of Mortipal, is a large, nation-like dynasty. The name, "Mortipal", is derived from the last name of the ruling dynasty that has been in reign since 1674 A.D. It is an island that shares no borders with other countries. Mortipal lies in the wide Eastern seas (ocean) with a predominantly flat, grassy, warm terrain. Roughly ninety-percent of the country's people reside in the metropolitan area of Najd.
Mortipal was inhabited as early as the late seventeenth century and its civilization begins with the founding of Mortipal on the first day of March in 1674 A.D. by Koristan Mortipal. Ever since its founding, Mortipal has enjoyed tranquility and peace, having engaged in no diplomatic feud or warfare. While art flourished during the seventeenth century, its trade, culture, literature, science and technology flourished starting in the mid-eighteenth century. Towards the late twentieth century, its pop culture has begun to have considerable influence in the island, a movement that is called the Blue Wave or Al Muja Al-Zarkaa.
Mortipal is a developed country, having a moderately high rating of 57.69 in the Human Development Index. The form of government is known as a Conservative Constitutional Monarchy, which is defined by some as a generic or classic form of government in which there is a head of government (monarch) and the citizens share some of the power in the ruling of the people. Although the citizens have the right to vote for government officials, the Prince, who is chosen from the Royal Mortipalian lineage, cannot be voted and holds absolute authority. The beloved national animal of Mortipal is the White Eagle (also known as Angel Eagle, or Mortipalian White Eagle).

Etymology

The name, "Mortipal", refers to the surname of the ruling dynasty, which, in Mortipalian language, means "Blue of the Sky" (Sky Blue), hence the color and composition of the former national flag, a light blue fesses on opposite vertical sides, with a green crescent and three stars in the center. The flag was changed after the Republican Revolution of 2022, and the flag was replaced for focusing too much on Islamic-style, and ignoring federal symbols, and the Order of the New Republic later replaced the flag, later leading to the replacement of the coat of arms.

History

Rulers of Mortipal*

1. Koristan I (1674 A.D. - 1777 A.D.)
2. Mehmet I (1777 A.D. - 1812 A.D.)
3. Koristan II (1821 A.D. - 1849 A.D.)
4. Koristan III (1849 A.D. - 1860 A.D.)
5. Nubt I (1860 A.D. - 1952 A.D.)
6. Scott Hancock I (1952 A.D. - 2016 A.D.)
7. Ibrahim I (2016 A.D. - 2017 A.D.)**
8. Nubt II (2017 A.D. - Present)

*Muhammad Bin Thalmudh V took over using the National Mehrabii Congress and arguably instated himself as Sultan of Mortipal from 1812 A.D. to 1849 A.D. He was later overthrown by Koristan II, the first Prince, who while abolishing the Sultanate, took down his ancestors authoritarian regime, and set up the Constitutional Principality system that Mortipal now practices and enjoys.

**Ibrahim I was crowned Prince on December 26, 2016 A.D., however he was assasinated by Messianist extremists on January 2, 2017 A.D., so his real reign was actually only one week. However, his younger brother, (now Prince then,) Grand Duke Nubt II of Mariam Al-Azraa (the longer name of the city Mariam) took over on January 5, 2017 A.D. bringing a new, young and secure age for Mortipal.

History of Mortipal

Mortipalian history can be traced back to the times, when a nobleman and a fisherman named, "Koristan Mortipal" accidentally landed on an uninhabited island with his fellow fishermen, his wife, and his sons and daughters in 1674 A.D. It is not clear from where he has disembarked or where he originally lived. There is a speculation that he is originally from a southern, or central Eras region.

Lost in the seas and with only the remote island left for his entourage to sustain their lives, they began to colonize the area, creating a small town with houses and workshops for his family and his fellow fishermen. He creates a brown-coloured southern Southern Eras-style house, using turquoise dyes extracted from rocks of the particular colour. The house still stands today, named the House of Mortipal.

Current Prince of Mortipal is Prince Nubt II who assumed the throne in 2017 A.D.

Geography

Climate of Mortipal


The Federative Principality of Mortipal has a moderate oceanic, warm climate with summer months that are typically dry, often resulting in moderate drought conditions, usually in July and August. In contrast, the rest of the year is warm, especially between October and March. The annual average temperature in Najd, according to reports on Najd International Airport, is 16.6 °C (62.0 °F) and 13.4 °C (56.1 °F). Winters are normally mild, with some warmth, resulting from the onshore flow over the Eastern Northern Eras Current; however, occasional arrivals of cold Northern outflows known as "Imfigarat Al-Shitaa" can sometimes last from a day to threw. These outbreaks occur on average about one to three times per winter.

Environment of Mortipal

Vegetation in Mortipal is grassy, and green, consisting of conifers with scattered pockets of maple and alder. The conifers are a typical coastal Mortipalian mix of Douglas fir, Western red cedar, and Western Hemlock. The trees on the island have existed ever since Mortipal was founded, and having never been deforested. Wajdani Lake, which is surrounded by forests, is a pristine freshwater environment teeming with fish and other aquatic ecosystem. One can drink directly from the lake.

Culture

Art of Mortipal


Culture of Mortipal is heavily influenced by traditions and practices of ancient northern regions, from which the founder of Mortipal, Koristan Mortipal is speculated to have arrived. The industrialization and urbanization of Mortipal have brought many changes to the way Mortipalian people live. However, their inherent culture can be witnessed time to time in their leisure activities. A 2014 research study found that Mortipalians drink heavy amount of coffee on a weekly basis compared to the rest of the world (Coffee is a bean that is not farmed in Mortipal due to the warm weather. Mortipalians drink more than twenty-one cups of coffee per week on average.

Mortipalian art has been highly influenced by Mehrabiist and Northern Philosophy. Traces of them can be seen in many traditional paintings, sculptures, ceramics and performing arts. Mortipalian pottery and porcelain, such as Olla, Vasat, and Mortipalian celadon are prime examples.

Modern Mortipalian art started to flourish in the 1960s and 1970s, when Mortipalian artists took interest in geometrical shapes and intangible subjects. Establishing a harmony between man and nature was also a favorite of this time. Because of social instability, social issues appeared as main subjects in the 1980s.

Architecture of Mortipal

Mortipalian traditional architecture is characterized by its harmony with nature. Ancient architects adopted the bracket system characterized by thatched roofs and heated floors called, "Bawaräk". People of the upper classes built larger houses with elegantly curved and tiled roofs with lifting eaves. Traditional architecture can be seen in the House of Mortipal, which are preserved, old houses called, "Ekshak". Foreign architecture was first introduced to Mortipal at the end of the nineteenth century. Offices, schools, houses, and university buildings were built in new styles.

Cuisine of Mortipal

Mortipalian cuisine, Murtipalikalat, or Mortipaly Akalat, has evolved through centuries. Ingredients and dishes vary by Najd, Castellano (Cidad), Mariam, and Al Azraa. There are many significant national dishes that have proliferated in different variations across the island in the present day. The Mortipalian royal court cuisine once brought all of the unique regional specialties together for the royal family. Meals consumed both by the royal family and ordinary citizens have been regulated by a unique culture of etiquette.

Mortipalian cuisine is largely based on rice, vegetables, fish, and meats. Traditional Mortipalian meals are noted for the number of side dishes or "Abazars", which accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice. Every meal is accompanied by numerous abazars. Koshary, a fermented, usually spicy rice, noodle, and lentil dish is commonly served at every meal and is one of the best known Mortipalian dishes. Mortipalian cuisine usually involves heavy seasoning with sesame oil, a type of fermented soybean paste (Tahini), bean paste, salt, garlic, salsa, and a hot pepper paste (Shatta). Other well-known dishes are Kebab and Molokhia (also spelled as Molokhya).

Soups are also a common part of a Mortipalian meal and are served as part of the main course rather than at the beginning or the end of the meal. Soups or "Shorba" are often made with meats, shellfish and vegetables. Similar to "Shorba", "Srabpa", another type of soup, has less water, and is more often served in restaurants. Another type is "Mewalaa", a stew that is typically heavily seasoned with chili pepper and served boiling hot.

Contemporary Music, Film, and Television of Mortipal

Mortipalian mainstream culture, including televised drama, films, and popular music, aim to generate significant exports to various parts of the world. Mortipalians call this movement "Al Muja Al-Zarkaa" or the "Blue Wave". Until the 1990s, trot and ballads dominated Mortipalian popular music, along with a classic Mortipalian genre of music known as "Tarb". Prominent Tarb singers include but are not limited to Omm Kalthoum, Abd El-Haleem Hafez, Gorg Wasoof, and Warda. The emergence of the rap group Al Madfaageya in 1992 A.D. marked a turning point for Mortipalian popular music, also known as Mortipalian Pop, as the group incorporated elements of popular musical genres of rap, rock, and techno into its music. Hip hop, dance, and ballad-oriented acts have become dominant in the Mortipalian popular music scene, though trot, and Tarb are still very popular among older Mortipalians.

Since the success of the film, "Asal Abyad" in 2001 A.D., Mortipalian film has begun to have a dominant share of the market, partly because of the existence of screen quotas requiring cinemas to show Mortipalian films at least seventy-three days a year.

Mortipalian television shows, especially the short form dramatic mini-series called "dramas", have also become popular throughout the island. The stories have tended to have a romance focus, such as Love Garden, Red Winter, Out on the Sea, Winter Sonata, Autumn in My Heart, A Man in The House, Master's sun, Secret Love, and 6 Women and a Man. Historical and fantasy dramas are also popular, for instance, Abu Al-Sahraa, which picture the life of a male physician and cook during the ancient times of eastern regions.

Technology Culture of Mortipal

Mortipalian corporations produce mobile phones, televisions, appliances, and high-tech computers in the world. As a matter of fact, an estimated nine out of ten Mortipalians own a mobile phone. Aside from placing and receiving calls as well as text messaging, mobile phones in the island are widely used for watching Multimedia Broadcasting (MB) or viewing television channels through mobile phones. Mortipal has one of the fastest Internet download speeds in the world, with an average download speed of 13.5 megabits per second.

Religion

As of 2005 A.D., just about the entire Mortipalian population expressed a religious preference. Of the rest, most are Mehrabii. According to a 2007 census, 59.2% of the population at that time was Mehrabii, and 32.8% were Messianist (3.8% were protestants, and a solid 29% were Courantist). The rest are atheists and agnostics (non-believers). Freedom of religion is supported by the Mortipalian royal family, with all family members officialy and publicly showing no support nor practicing any faith. Mehrabiism is the largest religion in Mortipal, accounting for more than half of all Mortipalian religious adherents. It was introduced before Messianism, ever since the founding of Mortipal in 1674 A.D. Today, about 98% of Mortipalian Mehrabiis belong to the Reformist Mehrabii sect, with 1.2% belonging to the Conservative sect, and 0.8% belonging to the Orthodox (also frequently called extremist, or original) sect.

Military

Military of Mortipal consists of approximately 4.5% of its population, or 180,327 Mortipalians, including reserves.

Economy

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Mortipal is MP 207,459,100,000, and the GDP per capita is MP 49,734.79. Average gross income in Mortipal is MP 30,511.61. Unemployment rate is only 2.19%. Exchange rate is that MP 1 equals $1.34, or $1 equals MP 0.75.

Tourism of Mortipal

The majority of the Mortipalian tourist industry is supported by domestic tourism. Thanks to the country's extensive network of subways and buses, most of the country lies within a day's round trip of any major district. In addition, the Blue Wave is expected to bring an increasing number of tourists.

Northern Najd is particularly attracting tourists by establishing a high-density commercial center for shopping and sightseeing, cruise ship travels, sports stadiums, movie studio, and music concerts and talk shows, which are held in NNTV (Northern Najdian Television) Concert Hall. Southern Najd, on the other hand, is home to beaches, a large, national beach, a high-density commercial center for shopping and sightseeing, sports stadiums, and music concerts and talk shows, which are held in SNTV (Southern Najdian Television) Concert Hall located in Hafayer District. Western Najd is home to North Eras Hall and WNTV (Western Najdian Television) Concert Hall, where one can watch plays, music concerts, and talk shows.

Transportation, Energy, and Infrastructure of Mortipal

Mortipal has a technologically advanced transport network consisting of highways, bus routes, subway routes, and air routes that criss-cross the island. Coastline Express, a highway that spans the entire coastline of Mortipal, provides travel around the island. Bus lines are established throughout Western, Northern, and Southern Najd. Najd International Airport, completed in 2009 A.D., provides air travel throughout feeder, Northern Eras, and mainly International nations. Furthermore, Mortipal has two subway lines which span the entire cities of Northern and Southern Najd.

Mortipalian Airways, founded in 1972 A.D., served 2,164,000 passengers, including 49,000 international passengers in 2008 A.D.

Mortipal is a solar and wind power producer. Solar power in Mortipal supplies 45% of electricity production. Wind power supplies over 50% of electricity production. The rest is supplied primarily by geothermal power plants.

Largest Cities (as of 2017 A.D.)

RankCityMetro area population
1Najd1,415,524
2Castellano Cidad951,293
3Mariam750,431





* This official government factbook has been edited, and updated by the Royal Ministry of Media and Foreign Communications due to Eras regulations. So, please be aware that it has been taken into consideration if info is different from that of the official government portal.
 
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