Novenad

Novenad
The national flag of Novenad
Motto		"Snaga umiro inardu" - Strength in Peace and the People
Common Name		Novenad
Anthem		Zemlo Syetlost - Land of Light
Demonym		Novenadian
Official languages		Kalbanian, Tezan
Currency		Novenadian Kinta
Politics
Capital		Nrida
Government		Hybrid Parliamentary-Representative Republic
Foundation		2164
Prime Minister		Renata Kerman
Preceded by		New Kalban Republic
Demography
Ethnicities		82.4% Kalban 14.6% Tezan 3% Other
Population		3,531,671
Area		32,241 km²

Novenad is a country in Veiid bordering the Minor Baskay Bay to the east, Fortis and Desovo to the south, Irsmuncast to the north, and Atreus to the west. The largest and capital city is Nrida. Novenad has a population of just over 3.5 million people, most of whom live in dense population centers situated in flatter areas. The majority of the population are ethnic Kalbanian. The official languages are Kalbanian and Tezan; with 92.3% and 6.6% of the population speaking the first and latter respectively as their main language. Novenad has humid continental climate in the north, and subarctic to the south. Novenad is situated in a group of several large mountains, some of the tallest on Kerbin. It also has large fertile plains along the northern and western borders as well as along the Minor Baskay, which form the core of agricultural production. Land cover outside of alpine areas is predominantly grassland and boreal forest.

Novenad is a newly industrialized country, recovering from several decades of authoritarianism and war, with a growing economy and strong workforce. Novenad has a well developed maritime and defense industry, with several major shipping companies. As of 2200, Novenad maintains an official policy of non-interference as a founding member of the Pan-Veiidic Commonwealth.

Etymology

The name Novenad is a modernization of the Old Kerbian term Nova Nada for a “new beginning” or “new hope”, reflecting the desire to end the turmoil of the past centuries that was a core idea of the new nation. It was chosen by public referendum out of five other proposals in December 2162, and drafted in the new constitution in January 2163. Critics of the name state that it results from a mistranslation, attributing the proper root word to Tezan. Some claim the adoption of the modernized spelling disconnects the country from its past, and the root word should have been used.

Geography

A topographical map of Novenad

Novenad is located in central Veiid, bordering Desovo, Atreus, Irsmuncast, and Fortis, sharing maritime borders with the latter two in the Minor Baskay Bay. Most of the 32,241 km² of Novenadian territory is dominated by the Karjina Mountain range, with 16 peaks above 4500 metres above sea level. The highest of these reaches 6144 metres, making it one of the tallest mountains on Kerbin. The capital Nrida is located at the mouth of the Nrida river, which extends from the Minor Baskay Bay inland to the base of Mt. Belgor.

The east and west of Novenad are separated by the Karjina mountain range, which forms a rough horseshoe through the center of the country. To the east and northeast, large fertile plains and valleys on the coast and to the north of the Karjinas give way to the forested mid-alpine regions. Moving westward past the Karjinas, the western steppe occupies the southwestern end of the country, alongside Mt. Bofne.

Climate

The primary influencing factors in Novenad's climate are its location and there not being a climate map

Biodiversity

Mountain Capals and way too many goats

Urban Areas

-Capital city is Nrida

-Balgred is at the base of the karjinas and is basically Kathmandu

-Theres some others too

Politics

Government

Novenad is a hybrid representative-parliamentary republic and a successor state to the New Kalban Republic. The prime minister is elected directly by the people, and in turn appoints and oversees Special Council members who each oversee a portfolio (e.g. Defense, Finance, Education). The prime minister and special council members have a 5 year term, after which another election is called. Every year a referendum is called to give citizens a chance to replace members of council, including the prime minister. Laws are made by the unicameral House of Assembly, consisting of 73 district representatives elected by popular vote in constituencies.

Several watchdog groups perform routine investigations of politicians, keeping the public informed of their actions while maintaining strict confidentiality regarding the identities of members in order to prevent corruption.

Prime Minister	Party	Term
Lucijia Berislav	People’s Revolutionaries	2163 - 2173
Dusan Markovic	Novenad Progressive Democrats	2173 - 2178
Lidija Radiceva	Novenad Progressive Democrats	2178 - 2183
Atonchek Jemis	Iron Bloc	2183 - 2184
Elena Novic	Social Democratic Patrists	2184 - 2189
Krog	Unaffiliated	2189 - 2194
Alekandric Yavonov	Novenad Progressive Democrats	2194 - 2199
Ana Berislav	People's Revolutionaries	2199 - 2204

Subdivisions

Novenad is divided into 12 regions, with 77 districts. All regions and districts have a unique Economics and Statistics System (ESS) identifier, required for the coordination of trade and government support.

Foreign Relations

Emerging from revolution and internal strife, Novenad's foreign policy has historically been one of non-interventionism, focusing on recovery and strengthening economic ties. This principle shaped a security policy of national defence, with the role of the military being strictly deterrence. Following rising tensions and economic pressure in the 2190s, Novenad joined the Pan-Veiidic Commonwealth as a full member, opening the door to a larger role in the international stage.

Demographics

Languages and Culture

Kalban and Tezan and some others

Education

Free high school education, uni is free if you spend 2-4 years in the Reclamation Corps

Religion

Patrism

Occult Patrism

Reformed Patrism

Age

??? mystery

Military

Novenad Air Defense Force

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Novenad Armed Forces

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Novenad Defensive Navy

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Economy

Taxation

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Transport

Significantly investing in transport infrastructure in the formative years following the revolution, Novenad relies heavily on a national railway system built between 2165 and 2177. Additional routes and upgrades to existing railways have been made since to ensure safety and reliability. Multi-track infrastructure allows high-speed passenger rail and slower, heavier cargo trains to operate simultaneously without major scheduling issues, leading Novenad to have a very high volume of goods moved by rail.

The Karjinas represent an obstacle to construction and maintenance of highways,

Energy and Infrastructure

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Trade

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Science

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History

Prehistory

The territory of modern Novenad has been inhabited since the late Paleolithic era, with organized agriculture-based civilizations beginning to form near the Nrida river around 20,000 BCE.

Pre-NKR Period

These relatively isolated nations were conquered by Galgus Kerm during his expansion through Veiid, forming the Baskay Empire circa 1300 BCE. The Baskay Empire eventually collapsed in 980 BCE, leaving its constituents in disarray for several centuries before they organized to form Kerbia and Mentonogro. Soon after being formed, the two states fell under the control of the Southern Mercantile Collective and Laythia and remained so until their collapse in 2020. Following this, Kerbia and Mentonogro formed the Kalban Union alongside Behian and Troak. This shortlived republic collapsed in 2034, and in 2045 Kerbia and Mentonogro united to form the Kalban States of Kerbia and Mentonogro. The KSKM lasted through major geopolitical pressures before succumbing to civil war following a coup in 2071. Arising from the instability was the SFRK, a totalitarian state that controlled much of the Kalbans from the late 2070s until its collapse in 2127 triggered one of the most destructive wars in the history of the Kalbans.

New Kalban Republic

In 2138, a military backed government was put in power and immediately began attempting to restore living conditions in what was now the New Kalban Republic to modern standards. This government, led by Cmarko Supcic, instituted two programs lasting from 2138 to 2148 to restore SFRK era facilities. The first program was very successful, bringing the NKR back to the level of a developing nation. The second was cut short by an unexpected coup performed by Lovro Horvat, a high ranking official. Within 5 hours, all resisting elements of the NKR government had been crushed, and many officers including Cmarko Supcic were put to death.

Revolution

By 2151, political repression and steadily decreasing living conditions birthed the Kalban People's Resistance, who began a guerilla campaign against Lovro's regime with the destruction of the Pekovia Air Force base in September of 2151. The resistance operated in cells throughout the country, focusing on military and government targets while quietly recruiting more of the population. Following the Belgrad Massacre, it is estimated almost half the population of the NKR were active members of the KPR.

The next 9 years from 2151 to 2160 is referred to as “The Red Revolution”, a period of particularly brutal fighting between the NKR military under Lovro Horvat and the KPR. The Red Revolution was characterized by the meticulous organization and strategy of the KPR, with surgical strikes against specific military targets utilizing the KPR’s ability to blend into the civilian population. Actions taken by the NKR government often served to push more of the population to help the Resistance. The Red Revolution culminated in the KPR retaking the capital and capturing most of the high ranking officers of the Lovro Regime. Simultaneously, several border wars with emerging Kalban states significantly altered the boundaries of the NKR.

Formation of Novenad

Following the capture of the capital, the Provisional Government of the NKR was put in place and began working to stabilize the nation, restore essential services, and establish a new democratic government. A major action during this time was the establishment of the National Strategic Enterprise Fund, designed to stimulate industries like defense, sustainable natural resource extraction, maritime, and energy. The NSEF directly led to the creation of companies like DeepBlue, Baskay Petroleum, and SAI Systems. Other actions taken include establishment of the Fortis-NKR Free Trade Zone (later Fortis-Novenad), pioneered by Lucija Berislav. This agreement was intended to open trade channels with the historically supportive, peaceful, and much richer nation. The Provisional Government also initiated the National Railways project, creating thousands of jobs and stimulating the construction industry. On the symbolic side, the National Identity Referendum was started in July 2161 to let the citizens of the NKR propose and decide on a new name and flag for the country. After two and a half years, the name Novenad was chosen along with the current flag. A week later in 2163, The Provisional Government of the NKR was dissolved in favour of the permanent Government of Novenad, and the first elections in over 20 years were held. Under the newly implemented judicial system, Lovro Horvat's senior officials were tried in federal court and found guilty of crimes against Kerbalkind, and sentenced to exile.

Karjina Reclamation Period

In 2163, the People’s Party was elected to government under Lucijia Berislav on a platform of continuing the Provisional Government’s efforts to help the country recover from the revolution. Their flagship initiative introduced the Reclamation Corps, a force combining demobilized soldiers and unemployed workers charged with rebuilding infrastructure, replanting forests, and assisting with law enforcement and other community concerns. The Reclamation Corps remains active as of 2198 as a volunteer/military reserve, sustained largely through conscription. It is credited as the beginning of the strong Novenadian civic service culture.

4 years later, in 2167, Novenad achieved its first diplomatic breakthrough via the signing of the Fortis-Novenad Free Trade Agreement, which stripped all tariffs and ceded former NKR territory that had been diplomatically claimed by Fortis during the Horvat regime. The agreement included a clause promising that, once national recovery efforts were completed, Novenad would assist Fortis in stabilizing the Minor Baskay region. This agreement marked Novenad’s return to international diplomacy as well as positioning it as a cooperative presence in Veiid. A year later in 2168, riding on the victory of the Lucijia Berislav won a landslide election, securing her position as Prime Minister for her second and final term. In response to growing cultural tensions, Berislav's government introduced the Language Accords to recognize Tezan as an official language during her second term, and providing strict terms for including future languages.

Contemporary Period (2170-Present)

The 2170s saw a marked economic expansion, driven mostly by the stability of the new democratic institutions. Trade with Fortis and other neighbors allowed industry to flourish, crime rates saw a dramatic decline, and quality of life surpassed pre-revolution levels. This period, nicknamed the Soaring '70s, culminated in a housing bubble in coastal cities where rapid urbanization led domestic and international investment companies to begin purchasing real estate en masse. When the bubble burst in 2187, the government quickly stepped in with the Housing Stability act, placing strict limits on foreign ownership and converting unsold "Ghost district" apartments into public housing stock. Other social safety nets were also implemented to cushion households in future fiscal crises.

This economic crisis, along with fears of foreign interference in the Minor Baskay, pushed Novenad to join the Veiidic Commonwealth. Novenad moved to become a formal member in 2192, decided by public referendum with 77.3% for joining the Commonwealth.

In 2197, a group of Neo-Horvatist religious extremists hiding in mines in the Karjinas began a series of terrorist attacks, killing 438 and wounding 87. The group attacked a government facility in Nrida, a high school in Novi Postro, and a courthouse in Balgred before being captured by Special Forces. The leader, Ryik Lavesh Bolshavak, was executed by lethal injection on November 12th, 2198, following public calls for the death penalty. This marked the first use of capital punishment since the Revolution.

Progress Party leader Ana Berislav was elected to office in 2198, after a campaign promising to lead Novenad into the new century as an essential member of the Commonwealth, and modernize the countries aging infrastructure.

About The Flag

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