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The Constitution vests the power to make laws in the Crown as well as the National Assembly. The National Assembly consists of the Council of the People and the Council of Chiefs. Despite being the nominally lower house, the Council of the People wields all the real legislative power including to pass a vote of no-confidence in the Council of Ministers, to approve the annual budget and other appropriations legislation, to amend the Constitution and to hold politicians accountable through legislative inquiries. It is elected every 4 years unless an early dissolution arises due to the Prime Minister advising the Rangitanga-a-te-Moana to dissolve the Council of the People or due to à self-imposed dissolution by a majority of its members.

===Justice and sapient rights===

===Foreign affairs===

{{Main|Foreign relations of the Oan Isles}}

===Administrative divisions===

#Tokamotu

#Ataahuamotu

#Nga Motuere Whenua

#Noamotu

#Maungamotu

Outside of bioscience and biotechnology, the country excels in computer technology and robotics. The Metatron Corporation is the largest producer of microchips in the world. In aviation, artificial intelligence and military technology, the nation has made substantial contributions. Working with [[KAE Systems plc|KAE Systems]], a Kuthern technology mega-corporation, Oan scientists developed and produced unmanned aerial combat vehicles which were used in the Auroran-Pacific War against [[Ethalria (Matriarchy)|Matriarchal Ethalrian]] forces. Founder of [[Cafe Net]], scientist Etuarti Takatunuye, was instrumental in the development of machine-learning-based search algorithms, pioneered digital security and hypercomplex data structures. The [[Oan Academy of Science]] is the national agency which brings together academics and professionals in the STEM fields to promote research and development and advise the government on scientific policy. The Oan Isles participates in scientific initiatives with other member states of the UNAC through ASTRA ( the [[Auroran Science and Technology Research Agency]]).

===Personal Development===

The Oan Isles is one of the most developed countries in the world. Its people enjoy high standards of living and quality of life. Based on the International Poverty Line, the Oan Isles does not have extreme poverty at all. When adjusted for the cost of living in the Oan Isles, about 1% of the population is estimated to live below the poverty line. Nevertheless, a wide safety net of free housing, subsidized food and fuel, free education and universal health care means that Oan people who would otherwise be destitute in other nations enjoy higher standards of living.

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!'''Province'''

!'''Population'''

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|Tauranga a te Toka

|Home Islands

|3624195

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|Tokamotu

|Home Islands

|2866295

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|Harmony City

|Home Islands

|1865295

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|Anapa

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|Maungapa

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|Mahakatepa

|Gemica

|Kohatu Isles

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|Tongapa

|Southern City

|Home Islands

|857470

|-

|Crystal City

|Koroimotu

|Home Islands

|-

|Moataone

|Home Islands

|332470

|Agate City

|Jewelica

|331000

|}

From this, the following information was unveiled: 65% of the population follow Mauism, 8% of the population follow Polynesian Traditional Religion (especially people from the Kohatu Isles), 6% follow some mainland variation of [[Thaerism]] (mostly people from mainland Aurora, especially Great Morstaybishlia), 1% follow [[Verk'ohism]] (usually by migrants and refugees from former [[Salovia]]n countries like Tuvaltastan and Kostromastan) and 1% follow other religions especially [[Clarityism]] mostly by Fortunan refugees and [[Vayan Catholicism]] (largely by refugees and asylum seekers from Stratarin who are persecuted for being adherents).

{{Main|Oan people}}

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**[[Staynes|Staynish]] make up 1% of the population (186,250 people). This group is very difficult to delineate because Staynish people arrived in four waves: in 700 CE as missionaries of Thaerism, following the First Morsto-Oan War from 1706 (706 AU) to 1717 (717 AU) whereby the Morstaybishlian Empire took over part of Oan territory, following the Second Morsto-Oan War from 1850 to 1855 (850 to 855 AU) which resulted in more territory being taken, and in the 20th and 21st centuries CE (10th and 11th centuries AU). Only those people who have no Oan descent are regarded as Staynish. They tend to speak [[Staynish]].

**[[Caltharus|Calth]] also have a similar story to the Staynish. They make up 0.5% of the population (93,125 people). They tend to speak [[Wikipedia:Breton language|Calth]].

*[[Ethalns|Ethalrians]] came in two waves. They came in the 15th century CE (5th century AU) following the signing of deals with Ethalria by Kipiri II and in the 20th century (10th century AU) and following the [[Auroran-Pacific War]]. They make up 1% of the population (186,250 people). They tend to be Thaerist, speak [[Wikipedia:German language |Ethalrian]] and be refugees or expatriates.

*[[Salovia|Salovians]] make up 1% of the population. They came in three waves similarly to the Ethalrian. They tend to speak [[Wikipedia:Georgian language |Salovian]], be [[Verk'ohism|Verk'ohist]] and be refugees or expatriates.

**[[Vekaiyu|Vekaiyuns]] arrived in the 11th and 10th centuries AU. They are typically expatriates.

**[[Fortuna#Annexation of Eridani Theta|Eridanians]] arrived following the annexation of Eridani Theta by [[Fortuna]]. They are mostly expatriates.

The remaining 0.5% consists of people from all over the world.

The people of the Oan Isles have an average life expectancy of 78 years of age. Males have an average life expectancy of 76 years of age and females have an average life expectancy of 80 years of age. The leading cause of death in the Oan Isles is old age and related conditions, followed distantly by cardiovascular diseases and motor vehicle accidents. The annual number of people who die is 120,000 people while the annual number of people who are born is 180,000 people. Thus, births contribute 0.5% to the population growth rate. The Kohatu Isles have a higher rate of births than the Home Islands. Unfortunately, they have a higher rate of infant mortality. The average infant mortality rate in the Oan Isles is about 1.1 per 1,000 births.

{{Main|Education in the Oan Isles}}

[[File:Emperor Rangatike Library.jpg|thumb|The Emperor Rangitake Library is the centrepiece of the University of Tokapa's main campus in Tokapa and one of the largest libraries in the country as it is a national deposit library.|alt=|250x250px]]

==Culture==

{{Main|Culture of the Oan Isles}}

[[File:Oan Female Traditional Dress.jpeg|thumb|Oan woman in traditional attire|alt=|186x186px]]

Oan people usually let their hair grow long, wearing it loose 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.

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.

{{Main|Firelight theatre}}Oans enjoy open air live shows such as outdoor theatre and choral music. [[Firelight 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.

===Film and Media===

The National flower is the pink orchid.

[[File:Maui.jpeg|thumb|Maui, the titular supernatural spirit behind Mauism, is the central figure of one of the most significant days of the Oan calendar: the Annunciation of Maui. |alt=|left|200x200px]]

Holidays are special days designated by the Rangitanga-a-te-Moana to commemorate or celebrate a historic event or theme. The Council of Ministers may designate the day as a no-working day (except where it is impossible or impractical for work to stop). Holidays are designated using the Oan lunar calendar called Maramataka ([[Oan Lunar Calendar]] (PLC)) while the global date is given according to the International Standard Solar Calendar (ISSC) and the official date is given in bold:

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!Day

!ISSC Date

!Note

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|''Whakanui o te Matariki'' (Celebration of the New Year)

|May-July

|Start of the Oan Year

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|Prophet Matilda Day

|''Harikoa o te Whakakitenga ki te Poropiti Matiriha'' (Feast of the Revelation to Prophet Matilda)

|''Mahuru'' (September)

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|Ahua's Day

|March-April

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Religious holidays are called ''Harikoa'' (Feast) and secular holidays are called ''Whakanui'' (Celebration).