Nation/The Oan Isles

Serene Realm of the Oan Isles
Flag of Staynes Coat of arms of The Oan 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 Oan 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 Serene Realm of the Oan Isles (Te Rohe Rangamarie a te Motuere Oa) is an independent unitary island nation on the Auroran continental shelf, surrounded by Lazlowia to the west, and the Asian Pacific Islands to the southeast. It lies at the juncture of the Caven Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Formed from underwater volcanic activity over millions of years, the islands are characterized by a mountainous topography and igneous rock geology. Lying close to the Tropic of Makara, the islands have a mostly warm, humid and rainy climate, dense rainforests and and many endemic species of animals, plants and fungi.

Evidence of hominid habitation spans several thousand years, where hunter-gatherer nomads gradually developed religion, agriculture and seafaring. Iron tools and ceramic pottery, points to the iron age emerging around 1000 BCE, followed by the bronze age around 200 CE. The consolidation of small cities into unified territories and the development of tribal identity emerged around 600 CE. Around 1200 CE, the first sophisticated kingdoms emerged, which were in a constant state of war until they were unified under Ahua I in 1600 CE.

The nation began a process of expansionism, in which it absorbed neighboring islands and colonised foreign nations such as those of the Asian Pacific Island archipelago. This precipitated rapid developments in science and technology and exchanges with other civilisations, such as the introduction of mechanised textile manufacturing and farming, the steam engine and telegrams over 100 years starting in the 1800s. Unfortunately, political and economic differences with Great Morstaybishlia led to an invasion in which the Oan Isles lost a quarter of its territory and lost its economic and military hegemony over West Pacific island nations and trade routes.

The nation faced decline until the second industrial revolution introduced the automobile and combustion engine. Further developments in digital technology such as computing in the latter half of the 20th century, brought new wealth. Wars in Aurora, brought economic hardship. The nation recovered and joined multilateral organizations on the continent and built strong relationships with nations around the world. In the late 2010s the nation's international military engagements, and expanding economic ties led to increasing political influence.

The diverse and developed Oan economy produces an output of approximately 340 billion kiribs and a per capita GDP of 40,000 kiribs. Driven by exports, manufacturing and financial services, with advanced technology and sophisticated infrastructure, the nation is a small but formidable economic power. This economic might manifests itself in an indigenous arms manufacturing industry that provides weapons (together with foreign partners) for the small but professional and combat-ready Oan Defence Forces.

The Oan Isles is fairly diverse, with the rights of minority ethnic, religious and other groups existing alongside the dominant Oan people and the Mauist religion. This peaceful coexistence arises from the system of parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy framed by the Constitution of the Oan Isles. Although the Emperor is the head of state, it is the Prime Minister who exercises real political power as the leader of the country's multiparty democracy presently dominated by the Progressive and Liberal Parties. The government has pursued a foreign policy in multilateral Auroran processes and strong bilateral relations with Great Morstaybishlia, and Kuthernburg among others, by which it is considered a middle power in international politics.

History

Latianburg Insurgency

On April 1, 2017, the Oan Isles requested a purchase of military hardware from Stratarin. In April 2017, a group of terrorists launched an insurgency in Latianburg. Cafe Net, an Oan internet service provider had begun operations in the country. Soldiers from the Oan armed forced were sent to protect the facility. Unfortunately, in spite of their best efforts, Niana Takatunuye (the head of the branch and the sister of the CEO of Cafe Net) was captured by a terrorist called Muttar Mimahid.

On 23 April she was rescued from the Al Jaheed. Furnifoldian soldiers managed to find the Al Jaheed cell, locate and extract Miss Takatunuye. Muttar Mimahid was captured by the Kuthernburg forces. The Oan Isles joined the Peacekeeping Forces of Urth as a result of the events Latianburg. Adam Bly of the Furnifold Times criticised the Oan Isles for using the organisation to advance its interests and promote its will. Maui Uye-Ahua followed up with his own article, criticising the Oan government. On 26 April 2017, the request for military hardware from Stratarin was approved and the hardware was delivered. On 18 May 2017, the Oan Isles reaffirmed relations with Latianburg and Kuthernburg. Oan companies were granted lucrative contracts to operate in those nations especially in telecommunications and information technology, aid was exchange and general ties were improved.

Auroran-Pacific War

In 26 May 2017, the Al Jaheed attacked Yor and hacked Cafe Net servers in La Rochelle. They virtually shut down the Cafe Net system for much of the world. The scope and impact of the attack led to general alarm about the Al Jaheed's technical expertise, resources and ability to inflict serious damage on Oan interest. On the same day, the Al Jaheed bombed a part of the National Security Service headquarters. Although the damage was quickly repaired, it led to a desire to engage more aggressively with the Al Jaheed. On May 27, 2017, Emperor, Ehe, received the Blue Medal from Kuthernburg on behalf of the brave actions of the Oan armed forces.

This attack was particularly damaging because it damaged the Oan Isles voting infrastructure. The Oan Isles had been a direct democracy that had used an online application to give everyone in the nation the power to vote over laws. The terrorist who conducted the attack was arrested. It was Muttar Mimahid. This attack deeply hurt the nation, but led it to support the former Emperor, Ehe I (known as Ese Ulua to non-Oans). A state of emergency was declared and he was granted sweeping powers to deal with the threat that Al Jaheed posed. On 28 May 2017, Stephen Realua, the former Ambassador of the Oan Isles to the Auroran Continental Assembly, submitted a report to the ACA outlining the threat that Al Jaheed posed and the assertive response that was needed to deal with it, and criticised the ACA for failing to act effectively on the matter. On behalf of the Emperor, he declared that the Oan Isles would invade the Yor Isles (where the Al Jaheed was apparently located and operating from).

On 29 May 2017, Lambertus VII, the High King of the United Kingdom, called a meeting of countries to discuss the coup d'etat in Xagrurg in which the legitimate government was overthrown. They further discussed the fascist alliance formed by the new Xagrurgian government and Ethalria. This group became known as the Allies. Viktor Drugov, the leader of Stratarin, was nearly assassinated at the meeting on June 4, 2017.

Rurin Lukin, his deputy, was killed along with others in the Stratarin line of succession. Mikhail Starikov took on the position of head of state of Stratarin. The Oans, and others were suspicious of this - likening the take over to a coup. Emperor Ehe I was a vocal critic of the South East Pacific Coalition and believed that it ought to be disbanded, but there was fear that Starikov would use a war to achieve that.

On June 8, 2017, assassins from Ethalria killed Thadeus, King of Horales and Crown Prince of Staynes. The attack sent shockwaves throughout the world and further fixed Oan resolve against the Axis powers. The Axis powers was an alliance made up of Xagrurg, Ethalria and Stratarin, against whom the Allies, of which the Oan Isles was a part, fought. On June 10, the Oan Isles sent a request to the Staynish government to invade Xagrurg and sent humanitarian and military aid to Kostoria Obertonia in preparation for a Xagrurgian invasion. On June 11, Caltharus invaded Ethalria.

The Oans undertook a diplomatic assault on Stratarin to isolate and weaken them. On June 12, 2017, the Oan Isles imposed sanctions on Stratarin. When asked for reasons for this action, the Oan Isles cited the alleged coup d'etat, renegation of SEPC laws and other reasons, and imposed further conditions on Stratarin. These were deflected by the Stratarians. The diplomatic tensions culminated in the resignation of Fyodr Lyvov, Minister for Foreign Affairs for Stratarin two days later. Tretrid supported the Oan demands. On June 18, 2017, Ehe I (also known as Ese Ulua) called the leaders of four Atlantian countries to a meeting in La Rochelle to ask for assistance for the war. Mister Leader II of Mexregiona, Bartholomew Smith of Tretrid, King Calvin I of the Atlae Isles and Queen Naomi II of Kuthernburg attended and resolved to lend help. Monoherra Markka IV of Asian Pacific Islands attended as an observer. Another war erupted in Atlantia when various rogue states and former members of the Atlae Isles attempted to cede from the country and join sides with the Axis powers. Only Kuthernburg was eventually able to lend a hand. On 24 June, 2017, an Oan task force was sent from Karaihe (known to foreigners as Crystal City) to assist Kostoria-Obertonia. On the next day, troops were flown into North Yor as part of an assault to reclaim the islands from the Xagrurgian Republic.

On June 29, 2017, the Oan soldiers took the Rob Matterson Military Hospital in the capital of the Yor Isles. On June 30, 2017, Kuthern and Oan forces failed to take an airbase. On July 10, 2017, a part of the capital city of Yor was successfully taken. On July 11, 2017, the Oans had failed to take a powerplant and 80 soldiers were killed. This caused a great political stir in the Oan Isles. On 15 July, during the Coronation of the Asendavian Kaiser, the new Emperor, Oahoanu, spoke to Erwin Pipua, and they agreed to end the war. On July 16, the Kutherns began the process to declare a ceasefire. On the same day Oan soldiers were evacuated out the area. Of the 7,000 soldiers deployed there, 700 men were killed.

On July 17, 2016, a commission of inquiry was set up to investigate Oan involvement in the war. It mostly cleared the Oan government of guilt. On 20 July 2017, Maui Uye-Ahua submitted a petition for a referendum on the autonomy of the Noan Isles (also known as Konoa in the Oan language).

On August 3, propaganda pamphlets were dropped in Kostoria Obertonia and Xagrurg, encouraging dissent against the Greater Xagrurgian Imperial government. Aid was sent to Yor the next day which was in fact hidden drones. On 5 August 2017 Oan/Kuthern drones attacked three Xagrurgian cities. On 6 August 2017, the referendum was held and autonomy for the Noan Isles (Konoa) was overwhelmingly approved. On the same day, the Oan navy began fighting the remnants of the Xagrurgian navy.

On August 7 2017, the Oan navy sank all but two Xagrurgian ships. On 9 August 2017, a boy was arrested in Asian Pacific Islands for treason. This sparked protests. Oahoanu was sent to mediate. On same day, the Oans blockaded Yor and attacked Nuremkastel in Kostoria Obertonia.

Konoan Autonomy

On 14 August 2017, the deputy head of the Portfolio on Finance and the Economy published a gloomy report on the Oan economy. On the whole, it was expected to and did, indeed, shrink. On August 15, 2017, a law was passed that formally put Noan autonomy into practice. On 16 August 2017, the state of emergency that had given Ehe I and his son Oaloanu sweeping powers since April 2017 was ended. On August 25, 2017, the Noan Territorial Government passed its fundamental law. On 30 August 2017, elections were held for the Noan Territorial Assembly. The Konoan People's Party, led by Maui Uye-Ahua, won resoundingly. On 31 August 2017, was appointed the Leader of the Noan Territorial Government.

Islander and Oan personal union

On 2 September 2017, the Noan, Oan and Islander leaders met in Sanglong to sign a treaty that would unite the crowns of the Oan Isles and the Asian Pacific Islands. On September 5, 2017, the Treaty was signed. On 6 September 2017, the Rangitanga, Oaloanu, became the head of state of both the Oan Isles and the Asian Pacific Islands.

Auroran Union and UNAC

The Oan Isles was bitter that despite the Allied victory over the Axis powers, Xagrurg was not punished. The Oan government felt that the Auroran Continental Assembly had lost its legitimacy and usefulness. It invited Allied countries to a conference in Sani Bursil to form the Auroran Union, a short-lived political, economic and military alliance among Allied states of Aurora. The United Kingdom, Tivot, Tuvaltastan, Blueacia and the Yor Isles agreed to the invitation while Axdel and Emberwood Coast had their apprehensions.

Mass protests from university student-led organisations convinced many Allied countries to view the new alliance in a negative light. They felt that the Auroran Union would entrench post-War divisions and diminish the ability for the Allies to maintain peace throughout out the continent. Moreover the new Union would disrupt free trade, freebtravel and peace. The nations decided to terminate the Auroran Union.

All nations of Aurora, former Allies and Axis power alike, held another summit in which the decided to found the United Nations of the Auroran Continent. They hoped to address the concerns and criticisms of not only the Oan Isles, but of others who found fault with the manner in which the ACA had handled and subsequently brought about the Second Auroran Imperial War. Unfortunately, Xagrurg was still not punished, but the political leadership of the Oan Isles believed that Pan-Auroran political thought could still be useful in preventing future wars.

Kōhatu 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

Oan Isles is located on the planet Urth on the west end of the Pacific Ocean and for the eastern boundary of the Sea of Lazlow. It lies between 140°E and 155°E, and between 5°S and 15°S. It is an island nation. The country is made up of approximately 33 islands. It shares a land border with the Staynish Pacific Territory on one of its islands. Lazlowia lies to the west, and the Staynish Pacific Territory lies to the west and north. Oan Isles has an area of 44,159 square kilometres which is also 17,246 square miles.

Oan Isles has an average height above sea level of 50 metres. The lowest point is sea level. The height here is 0 metres above sea level. The highest point is Aoraki Mountain. Most islands are topographically similar. The largest body of fresh water is Lake Taupo. It has a surface area of 340km². The longest river is the Waikato River. It is 200 kilometres long. The biggest island is Toka Island.

Oan Isles was formed millions of years ago from movement in the Urth's tectonic plates particularly the Pacific and Yasteria Major tectonic plates. The mineral composition of the island reflects this process. Most of the islands are geologically similar due to the uniformity of the process by which they were formed. Most of the rock is igneous rock. Over millions of years, undersea volcanoes spewed forth millions of tonnes of lava that hardened to form the islands. Kōa has generally fertile soil. Various minerals are present in the ground, particularly feldspars, quartz, micas, amphibole and olivine.

Biodiversity

The Oan Isles has a large amount of animal, plant and fungal species. Some of these are only found on Oan Isles. There are rainforests, wetlands, sand dune islands, pseudo-alpine and thicket biomes. The biodiversity of Oan Isles faces many challenges. Deforestation for housing and farmland threatens forests and the organisms that live in them. Pollution from industries also poses a risk to the organisms. Kōa is very close to the equator. It is often very humid, rainy and hot. Vegetation thrives under these conditions. Most of the country is covered by rainforests. There are numerous tree ferns such as Ponga (or silver fern), Mamaku or Tuakura. There are numerous conifers such as Kauri, Kahikatea and Manoao. There are numerous flowering trees such as Akeake, Kanono and Hīnau.

There are many birds. Birds are the dominant non-human warm blooded animals. There are flightless birds such as kiwi, cassowary and the moa. There are numerous flying birds such as Haast's eagle, tropicbirds, toroa (or albatross), Wikipedia:Takapu (a type of gannet), Karuhiruhi (a type of cormorant), Putangitangi (a type of duck), ibis, spoonbill, Torea (a type of oystercatcher), pheasant, Tuturuatu (a type of plover) and Weka (a type of crake). There are numerous reptiles and amphibians. There are reptiles such as tuatara, Oligosoma (skinks such as aorangi, kakahu, tatahi, small eared, small-scaled, spotted, shore, green and moko) and geckos (almost all of which are viviparous such as kawekaweau, takitimu, green, jewelled, common, forest and black eyed). There are numerous frogs of the Leiopelma genus such as the hamiltoni, horchstetteri, pakeka and waitomo. There are few indigenous terrestrial mammals and these are the kurī dog, kiore rat, and three types of bats: short-tailed, lesser short-tailed and long-tailed. Almost all other mammals are domestic animals.

There are many marine animals. There warm blooded animals such as whales, dolphins and porpoises. There are many types of crabs, lobster, shrimp and prawns. There are many types of rays. There are many types of Moray eels. There are many types of salt water fish such as herring, haddock, pilchards, hake, tuna, sailfish, and angelfish. There are many types of freshwater fish such as elephantnose, pufferfish, catfish, butterflyfish, bushfish, mudfish and lungfish.

Climate

Oan Isles has a monsoon jungle climate. It rains for much of the year. It is humid. It is generally warm. This stems from its proximity to the Aequator. It is classified as a tropical monsoon jungle climate. Precipitation averages above 60mm, although it is higher in the monsoon season and lower in the drier months of the year. Extreme weather is not uncommon. Cyclones sometimes occur. For example, Cyclone Mable tore through the area in 2017, causing damage to infrastructure and death to livestock.

Politics

The political system of the Oan Isles takes place in the framework of a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Constitution of the Oan Isles forms the founding document of the country, and sets out the rights of the people and the structure of the government. It divides power between three branches (judiciary, executive and legislature) and places checks and balances between them.

The head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces is His Serene Majesty, Oahoanu, the Emperor of Polynesia. The Oan Isles shares the same monarch with the Asian Pacific Islands and the Kōhatu Isles through a personal union called the Polynesian Union. The Emperor ascends to the throne by male preference primogeniture. The Emperor has little influence in the daily affairs and running of the government; he acts as a ceremonial figurehead.

The Prime Minister and the Cabinet comprise the executive branch and carry out the work of governance. The Prime Minister, currently Maui Uye-Ahua, is the head of government and the leader of a multi-party political system. He is the former leader of the Konoa People's Party. He was elected as a compromise candidate after neither the Liberal nor the Progressive Parties could form a government. The National Assembly elects the Prime Minister every four years. If the National Assembly is unwilling to pass a budget or it passes a motion of no confidence in the government, the Prime Minister and Cabinet can resign or the Prime Minister can dissolve the National Assembly and call fresh elections. She appoints members of the Cabinet, Ministers of the Crown, with the approval of a majority of the National Assembly.

The National Assembly comprises the unicameral legislature. The Progressive Party and the Liberal Party have dominated politics for many years. In 2017, neither party won a clear majority in the parliamentary elections. Negotiations to form coalitions broke down and the bigger parties struggled to come to acceptable terms and policy consensus with smaller parties. Maui Uye-Ahua led a process of negotiations in which the Liberal and Progressive Party formed a grand coalition with Uye-Ahua at its head.

The judicial system is comprised of the Supreme Court, the superior appeals courts and the inferior regional and local criminal and civilian trial courts. Oan law is derived from a combination of Staynish common law and Oan indigenous law. Through the Supreme Court, the judiciary is able to strike down laws which do not conform to the Constitution. The judiciary is able to interpret laws and the precedents set by higher courts are binding on inferior and future courts, unless overturned by courts higher up.

Foreign affairs

The foreign policy is framed by the Cabinet. Under its authority, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arana Marama, oversees the diplomatic service and Oan foreign relations in general. The government has focused on maintaining close diplomatic relations and economic relations with other developed democratic countries. It maintains strong participation in international multi-lateral organisations and strong bilateral relations with some of the most powerful and wealthy nations on Urth. It is generally considered a regional power in Aurora and a middle power in international politics.

The Oan Isles is a major member of UNAC. This organisation was founded after the Auroran Union, of which the Oan Isles was a founding member, merged with the Auroran Continental Assembly. The Oan Isles has played an influential role in the politics and economics of the Auroran continent. It was among the countries that signed the treaty by which Ethalria was partitioned into four pieces, all of which were forced to pay reparations for the Second Auroran Imperial War. It recognised the government of the Republic of Xagrurg, after it was usurped in a coup d'etat that formed autocratic imperialistic military dictatorship that brought the SAIW onto Aurora and the island nations of the Pacific. Despite diplomatic and economic overtures, such as the sail of infantry weapons, relations between the Oan Isles and Xagrurg are lukewarm.

The Oan Isles has maintained close relations with democratic countries such as those of UNAC and with those in Atlantia, such as The Atlae Isles, Mexregiona, and Kuthernburg. It maintains particularly close relations with the latter after contributing to the liberation of Latianburg, after terrorist insurgents launched a civil war,participating in joint military operations, opening channels of trade and launched a joint program to develop unmanned aerial combat vehicles. In Concordia, it maintains warm relations withe Concordian Federation (the [[South Hills Coalition of Governments).

Military

The Oan Defence Forces (Te Kaha Kōrero a te Motuere Oa) comprises the military of the Oan Isles. The government maintains supreme authority over the armed forces and its daily relationship with the armed forces is carried out through the Minister for Defence, Areha Pukaroa. The highest ranking official is the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Iparahimu Tokarangi. He manages the armed forces together with the Joint Chiefs of Staff comprised of the heads of the five branches of the armed forces: the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and the Coast Guard.

The armed forces has a budget of 12 billion kiribs. It benefits from an indigenous arms manufacturing sector which is a skilled in maritime warfare and unmanned aerial combat technology which it developed through a joint operation with Kuthernburg. Its maritime combat sector was diminished after a Staynish company took over its flagship shipbuilder, the Oan Shipyards Company. It further imports weapons from arms manufacturers in Great Morstaybishlia, and Xagrurg, Kuthernburg. It used to import weapons from Stratarin before diplomatic relations deteriorated irreparably.

The military is relatively small. 90,000 personnel comprise its active standing force, and does not have a large reserve as conscription is only enforced in war time. Nonetheless, the country benefits from a highly experienced and professional defence forces. The country overcame its weaknesses to build a 50 ship green water navy that can independently maintain combat at the high seas in the Caven Sea, Azure Sea and Pacific Ocean. These capabilities were prominently displayed during the Second Auroran Imperial War, when it dealt a significant blow to the Greater Xagurg Imperial Navy. The air force has also displayed its capabilities when it launched airstrikes against significant targets in Xagrurg that brought down the Greater Imperial Xagrurg government. Its army was able to bring down enemies in the Yor Isles and take the port city of Eidenburg during the SAIW.

Economy

The country has a medium-sized total economic output of 340 billion kiribs. It is a high income country, with a GDP per capita of 40,000. As a developed country, its people enjoy a high standard of living and low rates of unemployment, but it struggles with high debt and inequality where large powerful families control significant portions of national wealth and income. Despite these short-comings, the economy is managed well through a free market socialist economy.

The agricultural sector makes up 10% of the economy, with its largest sectors comprising of the production of fish, tropical fruits, and hardwood. The mineral extraction sector grew significantly after the annexation of the Kōhatu Isles to comprise 15% of the economy primarily because of the production of natural gas and petroleum. The manufacturing sector is the biggest contributor to foreign income and makes up 20% of the economy primarily in the production of high tech electronics, and shipbuilding. The largest sector is the services sector, which makes up the remaining 45% of the economy, with retail, financial services, transhipment, and telecommunications comprising the largest sectors.

The Oan Isles has a large economic impact on other nations. Major companies originate from or have their headquarters in the Oan Isles such as the Metatron Corporation in high tech electronics, Cafe Net in internet services and telecommunications, floatingmarket.com in online retail, Ita Marama in accounting and auditing, and the Standard National Bank in corporate banking. The country has strong trade and capital flows with Great Morstaybishlia, Kuthernburg, Xagrurg, Emberwood Coast, Axdel and Dragonia.

Demographics

Language

The Oan language, Te Reo Oa, is the official language and most widely spoken first language. Although the standard written form of the Oan language is the dialect spoken on the Rock Island (Tokamotu), over a dozen known dialects exists on other islands. Naturalised citizens, permanent residents and expatriate workers speak foreign languages, the most prominent of which are Islander, Staynish (Codexian), and the Kōhatuan language (Ōlelo Kōhatu).

Religion

The most widely practiced religion is a branch of Abrahamism, called Mauism that was syncretized with indigenous folk religions. It holds that there is one almighty creator, Atea, who assigned the angel/god Maui to protect the Oan Isles and people of Oan descent. It is followed by Jubliakism, a branch of Abrahamism which originated in Morstaybishlia and the indigenous folk religions of the Islander and Kōhatu people. A large portion of the population is irreligious.

Ethnic groups

The largest ethnic group are the indigenous Oan people (Te Iwi Oa), who comprise the largest branch of the West Polynesian group. It is further divided into tribes, which originated on the major islands of the Oan archipelago. Kōhatuans (Kama'āina Kōhatu) and Islanders form the largest group of Polynesians. The largest group of expatriates come from Auroran countries and the Kuthernburg Commonwealth.

Healthcare

The Ministry of Health provides public healthcare. Citizens and permanent residents make compulsory contributions through a monthly tax to the Universal Health Insurance Scheme. The UHIS pays for primary healthcare and emergency treatment for all residents including refugees and foreign workers. Private medical insurance schemes and healthcare facilities exist and are available for all, but are mostly taken by middle and upper class residents.

Education

Primary and secondary education, provided mostly through co-educational non-boarding secular schools. Although education policy arises from the Ministry of Education, the Board of Education has independence and ample discretion in the management of public schools and development of the curriculum. Oan schools are known for their academic rigour and holistic approach to education, offering adequate preparation for the International School Leaving Exams which provides successful candidates with an internationally recognised and accredited certification that offers entry into Oan institutions of higher education. With Oan students being ranked among the best in the world for performance in mathematics and language, the system is broadly considered a success.

Higher institutions of education are among the foremost institutions in tertiary education and research. They offer admittance to foreign students and attract talented and renowned academics from around the world. The most prestigious among them are the University of La Rochelle (Whare Wanaga a Tokapa) and the National University of the Oan Isles (Whare Wanaga Iwi to Motuere Oa). Oan institutions excel in health, electronics, robotics, geological and oceanographic research.

Urbanisation

Over 80% of the population inhabit towns and cities. High population density and competition for resources and opportunities has made the cost of living of Oan cities very high. Nonetheless, people enjoy high standards of living. Cities and towns have committed to and implemented programs to increase green spaces and control carbon emission. The largest city is the Port of the Rock (known as Tauranga a te Toka and Kokoru with 2 million people), and La Rochelle (also known as Tokapa with 1 million people). The remaining top ten cities take up 75% of the population alone, with smaller towns housing the remaining 5% of the population that dwells in urban areas. Smaller islands such as the Sand Dune Islands house most of the rural population.

Culture

Dress and appearance

Oan people usually let their hair grow long, wearing it lose or in a bun. They sometimes put a comb or pin through it. This is usually made of wood or whale bone. It is typically decorated with carvings which usually include swirly forms reminiscent of clouds or waves. Some people also wear feathers in their hair. Males often have extensive intricate tattoos over their face, chest and arms. These are called moko. Females usually only have a tattoo under the lips and over the chin and like to wear black lipstick.

Both men and women wear skirts and dresses. Dresses typically go across the chest, leaving the neck and shoulders exposed. Men sometimes wear skirts that expose their buttocks. Skirts are typically worn with a wide belt. Skirts and dresses typically have geometric patterns such as chevrons repeated. People sometimes wear mantles and cloaks. These cloaks and mantles can be made from the feathers kiwi bird or moa bird. Fabrics are usually made from flax. Earth, potash rock, plant resin or other dyes.

Social norms and everyday life

Most Oan people live in the cities. As people moved from the farms and villages to the towns and cities, their lifestyles became more fast-paced. Despite the abundance and accessibility of resources and opportunities, commercialism and competition for promotions and business opportunities increased. People became more educated. As a result, most households became monogamous with parents having, on average, one to three children.

There is a relatively high cost of living in the cities, so many people stay in apartments or lease townhouses. Middle-class and upper-class people are able to enjoy life in quiet suburban spaces. Cities offer many amenities that make life more convenient such as shops and public transport and have easy access to entertainment such as pubs, theatres and museums.

In Oan society people who are intimate or familiar greet each other by pressing their noses against one another. Women and men are treated equally. Men and women share equally in domestic tasks. Children are taught to respect their elders and become independent at a young age. Elders occupy places of esteem in society. Oans are generally friendly, polite and courteous. Oans have strong cultural and spiritual links. They often pray and meditate in private and in public as individuals or groups. They partake in many ceremonies and rituals such as lighting incense and offering crop sacrifices to honour the dead. They have many festivals and feasts such as annual parades of young people who have been initiated into adulthood.

Sports

The Oan Isles has a large number of sports fans, players and teams. Some of the leagues are internationally rated in their respective disciplines. The biggest sport, by far, is rugby. The Oan Isles produces many international players, participates and does very well in international tournaments and has world-class venues and training facilities dedicated to the sport. The second is boxing. Oans typically enjoy water sports. These include canoeing. Open sea and river rapid canoeing are popular. Canoeing was use by the ancient people to voyage between islands. Voyagers turned this into a sport that has survived until now. Oans also enjoy surfing, diving, sailing, wind-surfing and competitive swimming. They also enjoy sports such as competitive tree-climbing, mountain-climbing and stick fighting.

Arts and Performance

Oans enjoy open air live shows such as outdoor theatre and choral music. Theatre arose from the ancient past-time where people would gather around a fire to tell stories and sing. Theatre often employs music, dance and poetry. Oan music typically involves singing particular in groups. There is often very little instrumental accompaniment. Of the few instruments that are used, woodwind or percussive instruments appear most often. Oans have a war chant called a haka. This war chant was used in the ancient days to instill fear in the enemy. It is now a form of cultural expression and is commonly used by the Oan national rugby team before a match. There is a rich culture of carving and tapestry. Homes are often decorated with intricate carvings on panels and poles. Tapestries are often hung in people's homes.