Kingdom of Wa’ejaqu
Official Names:
Cht’aŋedyi Wa’ejaqu (Kfuqwani)
Vaxezaqtu Vo’e Ce Saqti (Vomka)
Sangtlamatl’uniyaki Wa’echaqu (Ka’akani)
Regnum Veiaquae (Vasurian)
Motto: “Supreme under all the heavens.”
Anthem: Union Forever
Ethnic Groups:
– Arthropods: 88.7%
– Mammals: 3.2%
– Scalies: 2.4%
– Avians: 1.3%
– Marines: 0.6%
– Others: 3.8%
Religion (1019 est.):
– Ouphephism: 70.7%
– Qi’otlxi: 15.3%
– Folk religions: 6.5%
– Irreligion: 5.9%
– Carianism: 1.3%
– Others: 0.3%
Government:
Federal parliamentary constitutional elective-monarchy
– Queen: Unge’oqtwa VI of Wotwan
– Prime Minister: Leladu Ecesingu Hawalat’i
Legislature
– Upper house: Council of the Elders
– Lower house: Parliament of Wa’ejaqu
Capital (and largest city): Talusuna
Official languages: Kfuqwani, Vomka, Vasurian
Population: 10,958,211 (1019 estimate)
Area: 114,340 km2
Population density: 95.8 /km2
GDP (PPP): US$720.133 billion
GDP (PPP) per capita: US$65,716
HDI: 0.919 very high
EAFDS: Level I
PHI: Very Stable
Currency: Wa’ejaqu Ña’ap’ (Ñ / WN)
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +577
Country’s TLD: .wa
Wa’ejaqu, officially the Kingdom of Wa’ejaqu (Kfuqwani: Cht’aŋedyi Wa’ejaqu, pronunciation [t͡ʃə̥t’ɐ̃ə̃ˈɟi wɐʔɪːˈd͡ʒæqʷɯ̆]; Vomka: Vaxezaqtu Vo’e Ce Saqti, pronunciation [ʋaːχəˈd͡ʐaq.tʊ ˈʋoʔɛ ʈ͡ʂə ˈsaq.ti]; Vasurian: Regnum Veiaquae), is a mountainous landlocked country on the Palsan continent. The country is bordered by Chelisangku to the west, Ihipiqut to the southwest, Thugumatla and Pwemji to the south, Engkosay to the east, Kimta to the northeast, and Yaktloku and Unu to the north. Wa’ejaqu is a federation of seven constituent dukedoms (Kfuqwani: Ejaq), where a duke is elected king of Wa’ejaqu on a triennial basis
The modern state of Wa’ejaqu, which occupies the southernmost portion of the North Palsan Mountain Range, has been inhabited by the Proto-Ejaq people since 1700 AV. The Ejaq people were first identified as an ethnic group in texts by the Teyunkti Waya Chronicles in 520 AV, written by Ouphepi priests who subsequently introduced the Ouphepi religion to the Ejaq people. In 440 AV, the Hargawan Kingdom invaded parts of Ejaqi territory, initiating centuries of foreign occupation of the land. The Ejaq fell back into abeyance with the decline of the Hargawan Kingdom. In 692 PV, the Owanu Empire conquered the lands of Ejaq, consolidating the traditional seven ant tribes into the Region of Wa’ejaqu. The Owanu Empire ceded Wa’ejaqu to Ka’akani during the Treaty of Xowana in 750 when Owanu lost the North Palsus Wars (641 – 750). Decolonisation in the region began in earnest during the Ranpaqwitla Revolt in 855, a Vasurian-led insurrection designed to sway the lands of Wa’ejaqu into its sphere of influence. Ka’akani relinquished control of the region in 877 amidst Vasurian pressure, and Wa’ejaqu became the Province of Veiaqua under Vasurian control through the East Palsan Administration. Dissatisfaction with Vasurian rule erupted almost immediately, initiating a war of independence lasting from 878 to 893. In 893, Ka’akani reasserted control over Wa’ejaqu after a protracted negotiated peace treaty with Vasuria. The seven dukes of the Wa’ejaqu lands were eventually handed back powers that had been suppressed by Vasuria. In 925, the Wa’eqaju ants rebelled against Ka’akani rule after their wasp overlords passed the Subject Obedience Act, despite initial promises not to do so the year prior. The Duchies of Aqimi’aqi, Wotwan, and Yeyawoja proclaimed their independence from Ka’akani on the 20th, 22nd, and 23rd Taurecia of the year 926. Ka’akani, however, did not actively suppress the rebellion as it was undergoing its own succession crisis back at home. On 26 Sodaihelia 926, Ka’akani formally dissolved the Region of Wa’ejaqu, and the Kingdom of Wa’ejaqu was officially established the same day. Wa’ejaqu incorporated the other duchies into its federation up until 956 when the Duchy of Etugla signed the Treaty of Federal Ascension. With few natural resources, except for its modest mineral wealth, Wa’ejaqu pursued a service-based knowledge economy, attracting investment and capital worldwide. In 992, Wa’ejaqu became one of the wealthiest countries in North Palsus.
Wa’ejaqu is a constitutional monarchy composed of seven Ejaq (IPA: [ɪːˈd͡ʒæʔ]) duchies within a federation. The current monarch is Unge’oqtwa VI of Wotwan, who was elected by the Royal Council in 1017. The election process is largely ceremonial as the queens rotate amongst themselves. The current prime minister is Leladu Ecesingu Hawalat’i of the United Motherland Front party. Wa’ejaqu enjoys low levels of corruption, high standards of living, long life expectancy, high levels of educational attainment, and regional influence in arts and culture.
Diplomatically, Wa’ejaqu plays an influential role in North Palsan affairs, and is considered a significant power in arthropod politics. They are a founding member of the Gatrovian Nations League, the Palsan Bank Group, Gatrovian Bank, Arthropodean Council, Advanced Economy Group, Vasuro-Palsus Defence Treaty, the Gatrovian Bank, 977 Space Treaty and the International Criminal Justice Agreement.