Kohatu Isles

Caven Polynesian Realm of the Kohatu Isles
Flag of the Kohatu Isles Coat of arms of The Kohatu Isles Coat of arms
Motto: Continue, regardless (Haere me he mutu)
Anthem: 'Heaven, bless the Emperor' (Oa, makaaki te Rangitanga-a-te-Moana)
Political map of the Kohatu Isles Political map of the Kohatu Isles
Location	Map
Capital	La Rochelle (Tokapa)
Largest city	Port of the Rock (Tauranga a te Toka)
Official languages	Oan language (Te Reo Oa
Ethnic groups (2016)	Oan nation (Te Iwi Oa) 80%, Noan nation (Te Iwi Noa) 10%, Islander 5%, Morstaybishlian 3% and other 2%
Demonym(s)	Oan
Government	parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy
• Monarch	His Serene Majesty, the Emperor of Polynesia, Oahoanu
• Prime Minister	Maui Uye-Ahua
Legislature	National Assembly
Establishment
• Unification of the Oan island archipelago under Ahua I	1200
Area
• Total	44,150 km2 (17,050 sq mi)
Population
• 2018 census	9,000,000
• Density	203/km2 (525.8/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2018 estimate
• Total	340 billion kiribs
• Per capita	40,000 kiribs
Gini (2018)	40 medium
SDI ((n/a))	0.8 very high
Currency	Oan dollar (tāra) (OA$/OAD)
Date format	DD/MM/YYYY
Driving side	the left
ISO 3166 code	OAN
Internet TLD	.oan

The Caven Polynesian Realm of the Kohatu Isles (Ka Ali'āina Kahēna Polenekia o ka Mokupuni Kōhatu, the Kohatu Isles or Gemica) is a dependent island territory in the Caven Sea. It lies to the south of East Malaysia, west of the East Gemica Islands and east of Justelvard. The Morstaybishlian Sea lies to the south.

The islands were inhabited by the Kōhatuan people, a branch of the West Polynesian family for hundreds of years. They share a close ancestry and relationship with the other people of Polynesia. They share similar religious beliefs and a language, the Kōhatuan language (the official language).

Although dependent on The Oan Isles for external matters such as defence and diplomacy, the government maintains autonomy over most internal affairs. A thriving multiparty democracy arose after the liberation of Kohatu Isles from a single-party state by the Oan government and the National Liberation Movement.

Blessed with an abundance of petroleum under the earth, precious and semi-precious stones, mining plays a large part in the economy. New resources have brought greater wealth, peace and freedom for the people of Kohatu. Unfortunately, the country grapples with corruption, inefficiency in the civil services, and issues with skilled labour.

History

Kohatu War

The Kōhatu Isles (also known as Gemica in Staynish) are a small group of islands south of East Malaysia. They were ruled by a dictatorial one party state called the Diamond Authority (Ka Mana Daimana). The National Liberation Movement (Ka lahui ho'okuu lahui) had organised workshops, boycotts, protests and distributed pamphlets in opposition to the state, but it operated in secrecy and had little impact. After being invited by one of its leaders, Moissanite, Lazuli (Palauokole), a miner, organised a protest in a mine in Agate City ( 'Eka kai), that gained international attention after being seen by Oan investors who went to visit.

Emboldened by Lazuli's actions, the NLM organised protests and propaganda throughout the country, culminating in a protests in front of the main government building in which people burnt their identity books and proclaimed their support of the Oan Isles. They were met with repression by the state which downgraded diplomatic relations with the Oan Isles. The Oans decided to provide support to the NLM. Together with NLM members, they entreated Opal (Papa), Lazuli's wife, to be the face of the revolution. After destroying her home fleeing to the autonomous Jewelica Island, she agreed.

After cyclone Mable, the Oans offered disaster relief and humanitarian aid. Shortly after the cyclone passed, the NLM led protests in Peridot City on Jewelica Island. Oan soldiers were present officially as observers. The Diamond Authority sent troops and fired live ammunition at the crowd. This precipitated a military response from the Oan Isles expelled Gemican forces from Jewelica and placed the island under military occupation. Given questions around how the invasion was carried out, the Cabinet suspended Locklyn Le Roy as Prime Minister, placing Sylvia Anāute as the acting Prime Minister.

The government stopped the invasion, placed Jewelica under a quarantine and sent military advisers to train the NLM in light of a plan by NLM leader, Sapphire Sardonyx, to turn the NLM into a military force. The government entered into negotiations with the Jewelican Free State to allow the Oan Isles to annex Jewelica. Negotiations broke down after the Diamond Authority conducted air strikes that killed 140 people. The Oan air force retaliated with air strikes on the JFS main building with Gemican forces in Jewelica surrendering to the NLM. NLM occupied and took over the island. The Oan government and the NLM agreed that Jewelica would become an autonomous overseas territory of the Oan Isles.

Princess Consort Aroha and other notable Oan women organised a conference on women empowerment in Jewelica as part of a broad program to integrate Jewelica into Oan political and economic life. The Oan Isles built a military base on island. It declared war on Gemica. Soon after, Gemica was blockaded and broader sanctions were imposed.

Gemica broke its agreement to treat political prisoners humanely when it abandoned the prison in which Lazuli and others were being held. This formed the pretext for a full-scale invasion. During a night attack, they first captured the prison and freed political prisoners. They attacked Gemican forces stationed in villages and towns. After a night of operations, the Diamond Authority capitulated and Gemica was integrated into the Jewelica overseas territory as the Overseas Territory of the Kōhatu Isles.

In the aftermath of the War, the Oan Isles and East Malaysia agreed on joint oil and natural gas exploration in the Caven Sea around and near the Kōhatu Isles and East Gemica Islands (which were part of the territory of East Malaysia). They established a joint venture. The economic fruits of this discovery were so vast that the Oan GDP per capita increased from 34000 KRB to 40000 KRB in just two years.

Geography

The area of the Kohatu Isles comprises 3 islands spanning approximately 20,000 square kilometres. The largest of which is Gemica, followed in size by Stonica then Jewelica. The country lies between the Caven and Morstaybishlian Seas. As an island nation, it has a large exclusive economic zone over waters many times the size of its land territory.

The islands generally have a low lying topography. The highest mountain is only 670 metres above sea level. Despite which, the inland terrain has a hilly topography. The coastal areas are low lying and covered with white sandy beaches. On the coasts, salt water mangrove forests thrive, the largest of which are on Gemica island. In land forests are mostly tropical boreal forests.

Climate

The country has a tropical monsoon climate. It is warm and rainy for much of the year. During the monsoon season, rains increase dramatically. Many areas are prone to flooding during this time. During the dry season, precipitation drops considerably. Temperatures remain consistent during the year, due to the balancing effect of warm water currents from the Aequator and cool water currents from the Antarctic.

Biodiversity

The islands have a reasonably high level of biodiversity, given their size. Many species of birds rest here on their way to and from the warmer and colder regions further north and further south in their annual migration. The forests and wetlands provide food and shelter to thousands of migratory bird species. In contrast, the islands have a dearth of mammalian life, most of which are agricultural animals like kūri dogs, cattle and horses, introduced over centuries by humans for consumption and labour.

Politics

The political system is dependent on the Oan Isles. Therefore, it takes place in the framework of a constitutional monarch and parliamentary democracy. The country shares a head of state with other members of the Polynesian Union, the Emperor of Polynesia. Because the monarch resides in the Oan Isles for much of the year, he appoints the Viceroy to exercise the role of the monarch on his behalf. This includes signing laws, and other legal instruments, and attending various events. The monarch has the right to warn, encourage and be informed.

The National Assembly comprises the legislative branch and is presided over by the Speaker. The National Assembly passes laws and elects the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of government and usually the leader of the largest coalition or party in the National Assembly. The Prime Minister appoints a Cabinet comprised of Ministers of the Crown who head government departments.

The judicial system is comprised of the Supreme Court and various courts. It dispenses justice, settles disputes and ensures that laws conform to the Constitution of the Kohatu Isles. The Constitution is the supreme law. It provides for a democratic system of government. It delineates the areas of responsibility granted exclusively to or administered jointly by the Oan and Kōhatuan governments, and it can only be amended with the consent of both governments.

Under this system, the Oan government has exclusive jurisdiction over defence, foreign affairs and monetary policy. They share jurisdiction over issues such as oil and trade. Most other issues remain the sole responsibility of the Kōhatuan government. Citizens of the Kōhatu Isles are not automatically citizens of the Oan Isles, and vice versa, but have distinct political, economic and personal rights as subjects of the Crown.

The incumbent Prime Minister is Papa Palaoakole, the leader of the Socialist Democratic Party and the former leader f the now defunct NLM. The NLM was the foremost indigenous movement for the liberation of the Kohatu Isles from a one-party dictatorship. It was disbanded upon liberation and annexation by the Oan Isles to prevent a one-party state from forming again.