Mekedesh

Mekedesh LuDominmne aluMekedesh
Province of Mekedesh
Zygros II Memorial Temple in Meker

The Province of Mekedesh (Packilvanian: LuDominimne aluMekedesh) is a high-level subnational administrative division of Packilvania. It borders Ashura to the north, Iganar to the northeast, Rigaryat to the east, Bingol and Packilvanian Ocean to the south, Subakil to the southwest, and Kharyat to the west. It is the origin of the Zubrayn Dynasty which conquered Bingol and spread throughout Packilvania from the 13th to the 17th century.

It is located in the Central East Packilvania Timezone (CEPT) at +4 UTC. Its climate consists of hot desert in the north, semi-arid areas in the north and interior, savanna in the interior and tropical rainforest in the south. Its northern parts experiences severe sandstorms during the Harmattan season and its southern parts are often subjected to cyclones during the monsoon season. The Ufrata, Meked, Abaxahad and Ebron Rivers flow through it. Water usage of the Meked and Abaxahad Rivers are a source of disputes with Iganar and water usage over the Ufrata River is a source of disputes with Ashura. Mekedesh is one of the the "front-line provinces" in the fight against desertification. Unlike many other provinces, the plan is to expand its existing savanna by propagating tree species already found there as opposed to other provinces which must introduce trees from other parts of the country.

Mekedesh has a population of 138,920,500 people, making it the third most populated province in Packilvania and among the top 10 in the world (it has more people than Valeria on Great Morstaybishlia). Its largest city and capital is Meker. With a city-proper population of 10,560,345, it is the 7th most populated city in Packilvania. Other major cities include Tashkar, Mochtar, Belaquis, Zalayad, Ohindawo, Dhustri, Kin, Pishtwan, Etahid, Aliwal, Yabali and Vrahanan.

Government

The government of Mekedesh consists of the following branches:

• Legislative: The Khanoniyat (Legislature) consists of the Mijhalis aluKhanonifiya (Legislative Council, the appointed upper house with 150 members) and the Mijhalis ameShabil (Representative Council, the lower houses selected by lottery that consist of 350 members).
• Executive: The Meer (Governor) who appoints the Rayeesgur aluDominimne (Premier) who presides over the Mijhalis aluDominmne ameVazeer (Provincial Council of Ministers).
• Judicial: The Khama luWaloof (High Court) is the highest court as well as other courts.

The Governor is appointed by the Sultan of Packilvania. The incumbent Governor is His Imperial Highness, Prince Nakhim a-Besmali Bedon who was appointed by Thumim V in 2023. The Governor serves until he does, resigns, retires at the age of 65 or is dismissed by the Sultan. Although the Governor is appointed by the Sultan at his discretion, he normally consults with members of the Bedonite dynasty and senior officials in that province to select a province. Usually, Princes with roots in the province will have a meeting with the Sultan where they will nominate candidates and give their opinions on the Sultan's top picks. This can including closed door one on one negotiations to secure the spot for themselves or their preferred candidate. Although Princes are not elected, in practice do represent constituencies within the government, civic society and business community that can enable more politically popular Princes to be nominated and potentially selected. Loyalty to the Sultan can also play a big role as Governors not only oversee the running of the Province but they also translate the directives of the Sultan and the broader Bedonite dynasty into state policies.

The Governor appoints the Premier. The Premier is the chair of the Council of Ministers. He presides over and convenes is meetings. The Council of Ministers votes and deliberates on key issues relating to the running of the Province but each member, called a muVazeer aluDominimne (Provincial Minister), runs a Department that specialises in one area of the government's work. Normally the Governor will consult with the Legislative Council to select the Premier. Various constituencies typically present their nominations, whom the Governor and his team assess and appraise. Usually the Governor will appoint the candidate who enjoys the confidence and support of a large share of the Legislative Council. The Provincial Legislature passed the Executive Appointment Act to regulate this process. Normally members will nominate candidates and vote on them, whittling them down to two choices and the Chairperson of the Legislative Council will present the candidate to the Governor.

In turn, the Premier will recommend Provincial Ministers to the Governor. The Governor is not obligated to follow his advice but usually the Governor will appoint the Prime Minister's choice. The Council of Ministers handles the daily running of the Province and the implementation of provincial and national laws. Through laws passed in Me

Economy

It has a nominal GDP of 1,112,753,205,000 KRB, which is the third largest in Packilvania. It has a nominal GDP per capita of 8,010 KRB, the third highest of any province in Packilvania.

The province has a substantial manufacturing industry. It manufactures textiles and garments, consumer products, household construction materials, and consumer electronics. This includes smartphones, laptops, hard drives, toys, utensils, furniture, prefabricated housing structures.

The Province has a rainy warm climate in the south and the massive river Meker flows through it. As such, it is also a major producer of agricultural output.