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'''The Democratic Republic of Sokala''', commonly called '''Sokala''', is a [[wikipedia:Unitary|unitary]] [[wikipedia:Constitution|constitutional]] [[wikipedia:Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential]] [[wikipedia: Republic|republic]] in [[Arcturia]]. Situated in the Arcturian Sea, it consits of 11 islands that are broadly categorized between three geographical divisions from north to south: North Sokala, Central Sokala and South Sokala. The capital city and most populous city of Sokala is [[Bondoc city]]. Sokala covers 408,421 km² square kilometres and has an estimated population of 50 million people.
'''The Democratic Republic of Sokala''', commonly called '''Sokala''', is a [[wikipedia:Unitary|unitary]] [[wikipedia:Constitution|constitutional]] [[wikipedia:Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential]] [[wikipedia: Republic|republic]] in [[Arcturia]]. Situated in the Arcturian Sea, it consits of 11 islands that are broadly categorized between three geographical divisions from north to south: North Sokala, Central Sokala and South Sokala. The capital city and most populous city of Sokala is [[Bondoc city]]. Sokala covers 408,421 km² square kilometres and has an estimated population of 50 million people.


In prehistoric times, Islander Native from mainland Arcturia migrated to the islands in search of better resources. Following the arrival of [[Noramous Belth]] and his small group of [[Staynish]] crewmen, the small group of islands became the trader nation of [[Meri Laulu]]. During Meri Laulu's time as a nation, waves of [[Aurora
In prehistoric times, Islander Native from mainland Arcturia migrated to the islands in search of better resources. Following the arrival of [[Noramous Belth]] and his small group of [[Staynish]] crewmen, the small group of islands became the trader nation of [[Meri Laulu]]. During Meri Laulu's time as a nation, waves of [[Aurora|Aurorans]]. Exchanges with [[Durakia|Durakian]], [[Great_Morstaybishlia|Morst]] and [[Staynes|Staynish]] nations occurred.
|Aurorans]]. Exchanges with [[Durakia|Durakian]], [[Great_Morstaybishlia|Morst]] and [[Staynes|Staynish]] nations occurred.



In early 1620, [[Lambertus V|King Lambertus V]] of the [[Great Morstaybishlia|Great Morstaybishlian Empire]] took interest in Meri Laulu. He begun preparations for an invasion of the group islands. By late 1620, the [[The Morst-Lauluan War of 1620|The Morst-Lauluan War]] ignited and led to Meri Laulu turning to a Morst colony while [[Tiaro Sokala]], Meri Laulu's leader at the time, was captured along with the rest of the Meri Lauluan citizens.


This would mark the start of the 300 year occupation of the Morst Empire in Meri Laulu. Lauluans were forced to work for the Morst Empire as physical laborers and conscripted soldiers.
== Etymology and terminology ==
== Etymology and terminology ==



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The Democratic Republic of Sokala

the sokalan nation flag
the sokalan nation flag
Flag of Sokala
Coat of arms
Motto: Padayon, Sokala! (Onward, Sokala!)
LocationEastern Arcturia
Capital
and largest city
Bondoc City
Official languagesStaynish
Calth
Jubliakese
Old Staynic
Recognised regional
languages
Justelvardic
Horkalese
Axdan language
Ethalrian
Oan language
Ethnic groups
(2019)
40% Sokalan Islander

30% Staynish

10% Jussie

5% Yomian

5% Aoyahn

5% Morst

5% unspecified
Demonym(s)Sokalan
GovernmentConstitutional semi-presidential republic
• President
Domingo Rolex
Hanz Casio
Aruto Sokala
Miriam Santos
LegislatureCongress
The Senate
The Congregation
Area
• Total
408,421 km2 (157,692 sq mi)
Population
• 2019 estimate
50 million
• 2018 census
47 million
• Density
122.42/km2 (317.1/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)2019 estimate
• Total
600,000,000,000
• Per capita
12,000‬
Gini (2018)1.89
low
SDI (2019)0.81
very high
CurrencyNihils ()
Time zoneUTC+2 to +3 (STZ)
Date formatMM/DD/YYYY
Driving sideright
Calling code+62
ISO 3166 codeSOK
Internet TLD.sok

The Democratic Republic of Sokala, commonly called Sokala, is a unitary constitutional semi-presidential republic in Arcturia. Situated in the Arcturian Sea, it consits of 11 islands that are broadly categorized between three geographical divisions from north to south: North Sokala, Central Sokala and South Sokala. The capital city and most populous city of Sokala is Bondoc city. Sokala covers 408,421 km² square kilometres and has an estimated population of 50 million people.

In prehistoric times, Islander Native from mainland Arcturia migrated to the islands in search of better resources. Following the arrival of Noramous Belth and his small group of Staynish crewmen, the small group of islands became the trader nation of Meri Laulu. During Meri Laulu's time as a nation, waves of Aurorans. Exchanges with Durakian, Morst and Staynish nations occurred.

In early 1620, King Lambertus V of the Great Morstaybishlian Empire took interest in Meri Laulu. He begun preparations for an invasion of the group islands. By late 1620, the The Morst-Lauluan War ignited and led to Meri Laulu turning to a Morst colony while Tiaro Sokala, Meri Laulu's leader at the time, was captured along with the rest of the Meri Lauluan citizens.

This would mark the start of the 300 year occupation of the Morst Empire in Meri Laulu. Lauluans were forced to work for the Morst Empire as physical laborers and conscripted soldiers.

Etymology and terminology

The name "Sokala" originated from the surname of nation's founders, Andrew Sokala and Marybelle Sokala.

The standard way to refer to a citizen of The Democratic Republic of Sokala is as a "Sokalan."