Doubeia

The Federal Doubeinese Republic
Flag
Motto: Freedom Is For All
Anthem: Liberty, From Our Oppressor's Hands
Capital	Queensland
Largest city	TBC
Official languages	English
Ethnic groups (TBC)	87.4% Doubeinese 4.5% Huayramarcan 2.6% Juven 1.5% Tumbran 1.1% Hapiloppian 2% Others
Demonym(s)	Doubeinese
Government	Federal parliamentary democratic republic
• Prime Minister	Who?
Legislature	The National Council
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	Assembly
Independence from Twicetagria
• Establishment of the Twcietagrien New Tvoygrad Territory	circa 0 ME
• Independence from Twicetagria	13 July 234
• Dissolution of New Tvoygrad	31 March 634
• Willowan jurisdiction	17 May 638
• Independence	14 December 709
Area
• Total	1,152,403.8 km2 (444,945.6 sq mi)
• Water (%)	13.2
Population
• 713 estimate	103,880,782
• 709 census	101,446,076
• Density	88/km2 (227.9/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	709 estimate
• Total	$394.152 billion
• Per capita	$3885.34
GDP (nominal)	709 estimate
• Total	$1.02 trillion
• Per capita	$10037.78
Gini (609)	Steady 44 medium
HDI (709)	0.772 high
Currency	Gin (G) (DBG)
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+372
Internet TLD	.dob

Doubeia, officially The Federal Doubeinese Republic, is a country located in central Esportiva. The Doubeinese territory is separated by the Strait of Doubeia, and its territory is split into three regions: East Doubeia, West Doubeia, and the Queen Lawrencia Territory. Doubeia borders Kita-Hinode to its east, and Nekoni to its west. Doubeia does not share any land borders with any sovereign nation to its south. Doubeia has a population of 101 million; this figure is expected to start to plateau in the coming years. As a federal republic, Doubeia consists of 17 states and 7 special territories, making up a total of 24 federal units. The capital, Queensland, is located on along the northern coast of East Doubeia.

Doubeia sits on traditionally uninhabited territory. The roots of modern-day Doubeia lay in the settlement of New Tvoygrad (current-day Queensland) by colonisers from Twicetagria. East Doubeia was settled by Twicetagrien colonists, while West Doubeia was populated due to a resettlement scheme promulgated by the government long after independence. Doubeia prematurely gained independence after Twicetagria fell into anarchy. [to be fleshed out at a later date]

Doubeia is marked by a high level of personal freedom, and its strengthening economy and industrialisation has caused it to be recognised as a potential regional power. Additionally, Doubeia hosts a wide variety of natural biospheres as well as manmade attractions, making it a popular tourist destination in Esportiva. The Doubeinese economy is centred around the industrial, agricultural and tourism sectors. Doubeia is a member of the World Assembly, and a prospective member of the Esportivan Union.

Etymology

Doubeia was historically named Dobraya, the Twicetagrien Russian word for "good". The name "Doubeia" is a corruption of Dobraya during the xxx period.

History

Prehistory

Doubeia is known to have been uninhabited by any human civilisation before the arrival of the Twicetagriens. No remains of human bodies or inventions is found anywhere in eastern Doubeia. While human bones and several tools have been found in many places across western Doubeia, they all point to ancient nomadic civilisations that did not settle down in modern-day Doubeia. Nevertheless, there have been recent archaeological findings that suggest that the southern portion of western Doubeia may have been permanently inhabited by a human civilisation some four thousand years before the arrival of the Twicetagriens, although they have been challenged.

The Euthymian Isles have been continuously inhabited by the Vixettiennes for the past two thousand years. However, not much is known about their origins. Some have suggested a connection between Vixette and the aforementioned civilisation in western Doubeia.

Twicetagrien colonisation (1654-1849)

Main article: Colonial History of Doubeia

Intercolonial period (1849-185x)

The intercolonial period of Doubeia was bounded by the independence of Dobraya and The Newlands, and the xxx colonisation of Doubeia.

Union and Pre-revolution developments (1849-1853)

After the independence of the former Twicetagrien colonies in Esportiva in September 1849, the colonial administrations took control of them. Talks about a formal merger between Dobraya and The Newlands were held from 1849 to 1851, and at the final conference, the Port Pomeranian Agreement was signed, which would see Dobraya and The Newlands unify into the Union of Dobraya. The union would preserve the oblast system from the colonial era, making the union a federation ruled centrally from Port Pomeranian. Democracy would be upheld in the constitution, and elections of oblast-level and national rulers would be held.

However, the agreement was immediately met with skepticism, especially in Dobraya. Critics questioned the apparent power imbalance between Dobraya and The Newlands by placing the capital in the latter. Some wondered if the arrangement could result in The Newlands receiving preferential treatment from the central government as a result, and others accused the agreement of being biased towards The Newlands. There were allegedly talks to crown a regional capital for Dobraya, but they never materialised. There were many doubts and suspicions about the ruling class who were former colonial governors. Many residents under them were subject to unfair treatment as the governors favoured their inner circle. Farmers often had their land and crops seized by governors who would sell the land to their allies. Many governors were also embroiled in scandals, especially those pertaining to corruption, and residents were apprehensive about the continued corruption.

In The Newlands, many feared the potential political and social instability that Dobraya would bring. There was also much controversy surrounding the signing of the agreement as alleged anti-unionists were not allowed to be its signatories. Furthermore, the agreement put up stringent restrictions regarding the secession of any oblasts from the Union. Therefore, several politicians and former colonial governors from The Newlands who opposed the Union chose to boycott the Union and entered a hiatus. Instead, they clandestinely worked with anti-unionist forces to instigate a revolution.

In addition, many also doubted the promises of democracy. Having newly gained independence from a feudal nation, democracy was a foreign concept to the new rulers. There were speculations that the agreement entailed making the formation of political parties or taking part in elections a bureaucratic process to deter the working class from forming a party to represent their interests and to keep the nobles and colonial elites in power. However, as much of the agreement was not publicised at the time, the speculations could not be proven.

The Union of Dobraya and The Newlands was formed on 12 May 1852. On the same day, anti-union protests arose across the union. In Dobraya, the protests stemmed from a distrust of the ruling force, while in The Newlands it was caused by an opposition to the union itself. Known Twicetagrien noble Frank Gusyev was chosen to lead the union as prime minister, and the Parliament was formed in a few months. The first Parliament was not elected but rather consisted of former colonial and oblast governors, some of whom had ties to the monarchy. This caused anger amongst the populace who believed the move contradicted the promise of guaranteeing democratic elections.

On 7 June, the day the first Parliament was sworn in, more protests erupted as people argued against the first Parliament. Many farmers and industrial workers went on strike to support the protesters; many experienced injustice and unfair treatment under the members of the first Parliament who had been colonial governors before the formation of the union. Furthermore, the colonial governance's inaction to solve pertinent issues such as overcrowding, low wages and rising costs of living formed a resentment amongst the general populace. Many of these protests were culled by Union forces and local law enforcement. Whilst most protests were non-violent, the Union forces' use of violence against the protesters led to protestors retaliating in a similar fashion, culminating in Red Monday where many protesters and Union forces were killed across Dobraya and The Newlands as they clashed during the protests.

Separate anti-unionist movements emerged and grew stronger in both Dobraya and The Newlands. In Dobraya, the movements were fragmented as many groups existed to oppose the union. Amongst them was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU), a Tukarist-leaning group formed by Giorgi Papodov. Papodov had previously studied overseas where he was first introduced to Tukarism. Inspired by the ideology, when he came back to Dobraya he formed the DTU to attract like-minded people and to inspire a popular revolution against the ruling elite. The DTU steadily gained power and influence as more people supported their cause. In The Newlands, anti-unionist efforts were spearheaded by the Newlandic For One (NFO), an underground movement headed by former colonial governors Yesha Akinfeyev and Milo Davidov. The NFO was the main force behind growing anti-unionist sentiments and inspired crimes. By 1854, both the DTU and NFO were designated as "dangerous groups".

The anti-unionist movement grew stronger as more working-class people sympathised with and joined the cause. However, anti-unionists kept a low profile as Union forces conducted regular checks across the Union to detect and apprehend suspected anti-unionists. In preparation for a potential revolution, many anti-unionists bought armed weapons, resulting in a total ban of armed weapons across the Union. Even as houses were sweeped for weapons, manpower inadequacies and corruption neutered the effects of the ban as most continued to possess weapons. Furthermore, many already had weapons as a result of the Twicetagrien Revolution. To counteract the ban, a weapon smuggling line was established through Vixette where Union forces had little presence, and foreign countries and persons helped the anti-unionist cause by providing mainly weapons and financial aid. Religious and political leaders who sided with the Union were often paid or blackmailed not to intervene in the smuggling line by anti-unionists.

In 1853, a conscription law was passed across the Union, requiring men between the ages of 18 and 35 to conscript in the army for at least two years in combat and non-combat roles. Seeing this as an attempt to strengthen Union forces and weakon the anti-unionists, many men who were drafted for the first round of conscription absented. Absenting the draft was considered a felony, and to escape punishment many of these men fled to the countryside. In return, the families of these men were often kept hostage by Union forces. Whilst the families were promised to be freed when the draft defaulter turned themselves in, some were released despite the condition not being met, while others were imprisoned indefinitely. Additionally, the Union also started to heavily regulate city entrances and exits to prevent defaulters from escaping. Borders with Moladea, Kita-Hinode, and Nekoni were also closed.

The conscription law also turned many oblast leaders and politicians against the Union as they saw conscription as unnecessary and a move to weaken the Union's economy. Although some of these politicians planned to lobby a repeal for the law, it never materialised. Many oblasts were more relaxed with conscription and did not pursue or apprehend defaulters. This angered the central government who enacted martial law across the Union and sent Union forces to search for defaulters.

Red Revolution

On 19 August, 1853, anti-unionist forces staged uprisings in many major cities across Dobraya, kickstarting the Red Revolution. On the same day, the secound round of conscription drafts took place, but as earlier, many defaulted the draft to join the Red Revolution. The Red Revolution was an uprising in the Union across many of its major urban areas such as Queensland, Angelsk and Rudagorod. As many of these cities housed many who supported the anti-unionist cause, there was not much popular pushback against the revolution; many even welcomed the anti-unionist forces. The DTU was responsible for the more prominent uprisings in Queensland and Rudagorod.

In response, the Union mobilised most of its troops in Dobraya to quell the uprisings. However, army morale was running low due to a variety of factors such as low wages, intimidation towards the anti-unionists, and sympathy for the anti-unionist cause. Even those who did not default the draft still felt an unwillingness to fight. Furthermore, many of the troops were newly drafted and thus undertrained, making them less effective in breaking down the revolution.

Even with the added troops, most cities in Dobraya were overwhelmed by anti-unionists. Since the formation of the Union, anti-unionist forces had been clandestinely publicising and promoting their manifestos to civilians, and after the onset of the Red Revolution, this practice ramped up. As more residents were introduced to these manifestos, they became more supportive of the anti-unionists. The manifestos often promised better living conditions and wages, both of which residents felt had not been delivered from both the colonial and independent rulers.

By the end of the month, most of Dobraya was occupied by anti-unionist forces, and the remaining Union forces fled to The Newlands who at that point had not yet experienced an anti-unionist revolution.

The Red Revolution in The Newlands did not start until 4 September, when members of the NFO stormed a Parliament session in Port Pomeranian, holding the members of Parliament as hostages. Special forces meant to protect the Parliament had been killed or disarmed earlier, and local law enforcement was embroiled in a conflict with other anti-union protestors in the city. Meanwhile, other cities across The Newlands too saw anti-unionist uprisings. Local law enforcement could not hold back the protestors who numbered in the tens of thousands in most areas. Anti-unionists asked for the dissolution of the Union and of the Parliament in exchange for the release of the members of Parliament. The members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Gusyev, acceded to their claims. The Parliament and Union were simultaneously dissolved, and the NFO immediately declared the independence of The Newlands from The Union.

Red War

Main article: Red War (Doubeia)

Geography

The territory encompassing is wholly located in north-central Esportiva. Its political borders are largely delineated by natural boundaries. Most of Doubeia's southern borders straddle along the edges of the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range; the southern border in East Doubeia with Willowa largely follows the Southeastern mountain massif, while the southern border of West Doubeia roughly follows the Montagne mountain massif. Doubeia's terrain is extremely varied, with coastal plains and mountain ranges all being found in Doubeia.

Geology, Topology and Hydrography

The Southeastern and Montagne mountain massifs, as well as the mountaineous Isles of Euthymia, constitute the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range. Formed from a recent uplift of continental crust, they are the sources of all of Doubeia's main rivers and their tributaries: Fillimore, Yuge and Russe in East Doubeia, and Ginnagne and Farwest in West Doubeia. Fillimore and Yuge converge into the Tvoygrad Estuary, the largest in Doubeia; the Doubeinese capital Queensland sits at the mouth of the Tvoygrad Estuary. The Farwest river is the longest in Doubeia, coursing through most of Doubeia's westernmost states before draining into the ocean in the Queen Lawrencia Territory. The total catchment area of all rivers in Doubeia roughly constitute 77% of Doubeia's total land area.

The Queen Lawrencia Territory is well-known for its rich metal and mineral deposits which are presumed to be the remains of several prehistoric meteorites that collided into the land.

Climate

Doubeia houses a variety of climates. While it is largely temporate, there are slight differences in the climate depending on the region. Most of Doubeia's southern coastal regions have a warm-summer climate (Köppen: Csb), while the rest of the country is classified as a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb). The northern regions of Doubeia experiences distinct monsoon seasons during the summer, while the southern regions are relatively dry year-round.

Government and Politics

The National Council

The National Council of Doubeia exercises legislative powers in Doubeia. The National Council is bicameral and consists of two houses: the Assembly, and the Senate. The Assembly comprises Members of the Assembly (MAs), while the Senate comprises Senators.

In the Assembly, there are 466 seats. 151 of the seats are taken up by elected canton representatives, while the remaining 315 seats are allocated to parties based on the total number of votes they receive during Council voting. The total number of votes a party receives is based on both canton votes and party votes. Parties must win at least four cantons or receive at least 5% of the total party votes to be entitled seats. Each province is entitled to one Assembly representative while each state is entitled to at least one Assembly representative, however small its population. The number of cantons a state has is equivalent to the number of entitled representatives.

In the Senate, there are 38 seats. Each state is represented by two senators, and provinces by one. A subdivision’s senator(s) will come from the party that wins the plurality of votes within that particular subdivision.

During Council elections, eligible voters are given two votes: for their subdivision's representative, and their party of choice. Only one representative from a political party is allowed to contest in a single subdivision, and they cannot contest in more than one subdivisions. Additionally, parties must have state-level or province-level headquarters in the state of the subdivision they are contesting in. Party votes are accompanied by a semi-open party list of candidates. Voters are given up to three preference votes where they can vote for candidates on the party list of the party they voted for. Only candidates who have received more than 15% of the party’s total preference votes take precedence over the list. Representative votes determine the representative of a constituency; party votes determine the party a state or province’s senator(s) will come from.

Independent candidates may not run for the Council or Senate.

The Government of Doubeia

The Government of Doubeia exercises executive powers in Doubeia. The head of government is known as the Prime Minister; the head of state is known as the President. The President plays a mainly ceremonious role while the Prime Minister possesses most executive powers. The President is directly elected by the Doubeinese populace through presidential elections separate from Council elections. Presidents can run for a maximum of two six-year terms. The Prime Minister is elected by the President, and is only able to be removed from office through a dismissal by the President (who can only do so once per term), or a constructive vote of no confidence by the Assembly. Should the Prime Minister lose a simple confidence motion, they may request the President to dissolve the Assembly, triggering a snap election within 61 days.

The President is able to nominate a MA to become the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is then able to nominate MAs as cabinet ministers; the cabinet composition must be approved by the President. The cabinet will then submit an agenda to the Assembly with a vote of confidence. Should the vote of confidence fail, the cabinet dissolves, and the Assembly will have to nominate a Prime Minister whom the President can choose to approve of. The newly nominated Prime Minister will have to assemble a cabinet, and the cabinet will undergo a vote of confidence. If the second vote of confidence fails, government-forming powers fall back to the President, whose decision is final. The President can choose to elect the same Prime Minister they initially nominated. However, the cabinet composition must not be the same as the initially approved cabinet.

The Prime Minister as well as appointed cabinet ministers must give up their places in the Assembly. Their places in the Assembly will be filled by a member from the same party.

Judicial

WIP

Administrative Divisions

Doubeia is divided into 17 states, 4 provinces and 3 territories. Each state is subdivided into cantons, which are subdivided into districts. Provinces and territories do not have any further subdivisions.

Administrative Subdivisions For States

First-level administrative division		Second-level administrative division		Third-level/Local-level administrative division
States	17	Cantons	117	Districts	??

List of States

List of States of Doubeia

State name	Abbreviation	Capital	Largest City	Date of initiation	Population	Cantons
The Mossland	MS	Harley		14 December 709	1,917,305	2
Elfwynne	EL	Adelaide	Brunhildr	14 December 709	1,629,406	3
Advincio	AD	Avalor		14 December 709	1,392,582	2
Karnerkarnen	KA	Pruxxé		14 December 709	2,600,174	4
Ruggland	RG	Ruggvale		14 December 709	792,533	1
Montagne	MT	Winterfalls		14 December 709	1,610,424	3
Ginnagne	GN	Bella Hills		14 December 709	3,902,529	7
Black Swan	BS	Port Pomeranian		14 December 709	4,526,383	7
Horne	HN	Madeline Meadows		14 December 709	2,910,446	5
Lesteom	LE	Archer's Bow	Columbina	14 December 709	6,151,246	10
Bouden	BO	Wilkinson	Fajar	14 December 709	13,276,482	21
Russeland	RS	Ethelfled		14 December 709	14,516,294	20
Alventina	AV	Svetlana	Psyche	14 December 709	9,102,928	15
Narzedom	NR	Garducour	Solvecere	14 December 709	15,436,798	26
Sherstie	SH	Fairfields		14 December 709	5,027,394	8
Phillipi	PH	Fort Dijon	Enypnixira	14 December 709	4,968,815	8
Southeast Doubeia	SD	Alberts	Stevenson	14 December 709	2,413,759	4

List of Provinces

List of Provinces of Doubeia

Province name	Abbreviation	Capital	Largest City	Date of initiation	Population
Queensland Capital Province	QL	Queensland		14 December 709	3,452,196
Wildgarden Special Province	WG	Wildgarden		14 December 709	1,194,284
Saint Kristobelle Island Province	SK	Harbourtown		14 December 709	3,692,433
The Euthymian Islands Province	EI	Lon D'yon		14 December 709	931,485

List of Territories

The Queen Lawrencia territories do not have any permanent or registered residents due to access restrictions.

List of Provinces of Doubeia

Territory name	Abbreviation	Date of initiation	Population
East Queen Lawrencia Territory	EQ	14 December 709	0
East Queen Lawrencia Territory	CQ	14 December 709	0
East Queen Lawrencia Territory	WQ	14 December 709	0

Foreign Relations

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Economy

note for later: tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, stem/bio stuff also, energy and transportation

Culture

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