Cappedore
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The United Republic of Cappedore, (often shortened to the U.R.C, Cappedore, or lengthened professionally to the Unitary Federation of Cappedorite States, or U.F.C.S.), is a semi-presidential federal parliamentary republic located on the subcontinent of Elysodus, and nearly surrounded in the west, south, and east by the ---- Sea. Cappedore has a population of over 70 million within -- constituent states, the most populous of these being Kevonia. Cappedore's capital city is Absolution, in Ivyland.
United Republic of Cappedore | |
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Motto: Working Together, Learning Together, Achieving Together | |
| Capital | Absolution |
| Largest city | Arundel |
| Official languages | Staynish |
| Recognised national languages | Staynish, Codexian |
| Demonym(s) | Cappedorite |
| Government | Semi-presidential semi-federal republic |
| Austin Merrill | |
| Maya Murray | |
| Legislature | United Assembly |
| Federal Council | |
| The Gemotern | |
| Establishment | December 15, 1814
December 16, 1814 December 17, 1814 |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 70,762,093 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | 642.6 billion |
• Per capita | 9,180 |
| Currency | Cappedorite stater (₴) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
Various native Cappedorite tribes inhabited the lands around the Driftwood Harbour since antiquity, and tribal kingdoms sprung up in the southwestern region of Cappedore during the middle ages before the accidental arrival of Staynish settlers in 1609. Before its establishment as a republic, Cappedore existed as a tributary Archduchy state to the Morstaybishlian Empire, with 5 of its 30 present day states existing as sub-duchies within Cappedore. The nation would eventually gain its independence from the Staynish in 1730, but for nearly a century failed to expand into the new lands, as native forces in the area were far too strong in numbers for the underdeveloped Archduchy of Cappedorite States to handle. It wasn't until 1812 when a revolution sprung up in Cappedore and with the help of other states managed to expand, leading to the creation of brand new states.
Cappedore celebrates a strong lumber-based production economy, with the timber industry producing over 500 billion Cappedorite Staters per annum. The economy relies heavily on that of the state of New Cumberland, Cappedore's largest state, which produces over ₴4,700 in timber exports per day. Cappedore also prospers from a large industry in Arms Manufacturing, especially in naval and aerospace matters - the industry makes over ₴5,250 per day, however this is substantial compared to its peak in January 2020, where it produced over ₴14k per day. A greater Cappedorite focus on tourism and trout fishing between the years 2021-22 helped stabilise the economy under President Austin Merrill.
Etymology
The origins of the name 'Cappedore' are believed to stem from the ancient pirate word for 'Bumblebee', which were a common sight in cities such as Absolution and New Perigneaux, which were popular hubs for old Cappedorite piracy. The Staynish colonists who settled in Wakafait Landing in 1609 used the word 'dumbledore' to describe native Cappedorite bees.
Later, migrants known as the 'Hoods' ('Cappes' in their native tongue) would arrive in 1766 at Stargrove and would grow to be one of the more prominent pirate guilds, pillaging the Staynish-owned city of Absolution, which was a well-used trading spot especially for the wood harvested from New Cumberland in the north. It is believed that the Split of the Harbour merged these two cultural names ('Cappe' for the native 'Hoods' guild and 'dumbledore' for the old English term for 'bumblebee') into 'Cappedore'.