Rojadavistan

Rojadavistan is a northern landlocked country in the Near East. Rojadavistan shares a border with Angiris in the north and Ustyara in the south.

Rojadavistan split from New Galasia in 1587, after the Vintyr 1586 independence referendum shortly after the Galasian Civil War (1579-1585). Previously it was known as Eastmarch, the eastern region of the Kingdom of New Galasia under Galasian rule for more than six centuries.

From 1587 to 1594, the country was officially known as Rojadavi Republic. After the 1594 constitution was passed, the country was officially renamed as the Akhadic Republic of Rojadavistan, proclaimed on Vintyr 1594.

Etymology

"Rojadavistan" derives from Rojadavi, the majority ethnic group in the country, which at the same time derives from the word "Rojadan", one of the demoniations that these lands received during the ancient Umirid Empire, which invaded and dominated for a few centuries until the territory was conquested by the Galasian Empire.

Geography

Rojadavistan lies between Angiris and Ustyara. A vast gravel desert plain coverts most of southern and central Rojadavistan. Rojadavistan's climate is hot and dry. The northern provinces have a more fertile lands, and where most of the population, until recently, lived.

The major cities include Sermîyan, the capital city, city (formerly Eastmarch) and town.

Climate

Rojadavistan has one of the hottest climates in the region - with summer temperatures in the southern provinces averaging 30 °C to 40 °C. Most of southern and central Rojadavistan receives little rainfall, with annual rainfall in Sermîyan averaging 100 mm, falling mostly in Alvan. In the northern provinces, the area near Eastmarch receives seasonal rainfall from late Dein to Vintyr. Summer temperatures in the northern provinces range from 20 °C to 30 °C - relatively cool compared to southern Rojadavistan.

The southeastern provinces have generally a very hot climate, with temperatures reaching around 50 °C in the hot season, from Zechyr to Septem.

Governance

The Political system of the Akhadic Republic of Rojadavistan takes place in a framework of a unitary and presidential republic. The 1594 Constitution, the first Rojadavi constitution since independence from New Galasia in 1586, establishes Akhadism as the official religion of the country, and declares Setgvek and Zokuk as the basis of legislation.

Political System

The Constitution of the Akhadic Republic of Rojadavistan creates a strong presidency, with the president serving as both the head of state and head of government, and Commander-in-Chief of the Rojadavi Armed Forces as well. A president is elected with two vice-presidents. The president appoints cabinet ministers and provincial governors, which are to be approved by the National Assembly.

The Akhadic Republic of Rojadavistan has a bicameral parliament. The National Assembly is the lower house of the parliament, and it bears the greter burden of lawmaking in the country. It consists of 333 members directly elected by single non-transferable vote. Members are elected by district and serve for five years. The National Assembly has the primary responsibility for making and ratifying laws and approving the actions of the president.

The State Council is the upper house of the Rojadavi parliament. The State Council primarily has an advisory role rather than a maker of law. However, it does have some veto power. The State Council has 101 members. One-third are elected by district councils (one per province) for three-year-terms, another one-third are elected by provincial councils for six-year terms, while another one-third are appointed by the president and serve until retirement, establishing the constitution a number of seats reserved for clergymen and minorities.

Judiciary

The judiciary of Rojadavistan is a hierarchical system with two classes of courts: high judiciary and the subordinate judiciary. The high judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court, the Akhadic Council, and three High Courts, with the Supreme Court at the apex. The Constitution of the Akhadic Republic of Rojadavistan entrusts the high judiciary with the obligation to preserve, and protect and defend the constitution. Although secular law is applied, the constitution establishes that the basis of legislation is Zokuk (Akhadic religious law).

The Supreme Court, established in 1587, is the highest court in Rojadavi judicial hierarchy, and the final arbiter of legal and constitutional disputes. The court consists of a Chief Justice and sixteen other judges. One-third of their members are appointed by the president, another one-third elected by the lower house of the parliament, while one-third are appointed by the upper house of the parliament.

The Akhadic Council was established with the 1594 Constitution, consisting of eight Akhadic judges, appointed by the President of the Akhadic Republic of Rojadavistan, on the advice of the Judicial Council and the judicial committee of the State Council (upper house of the parliament). The main role of the Akhadic Council is to scrutinize all Rojadavistani laws and determine if they conform to Akhadic values "as laid down in the Setgvek and the Zokuk". If a law is found contrary to Akhadic values, the Akhadic Council notifies the government, specifying the reason for its decision. The court also has appellate jurisdiction over penalties arising under religious law, although these decisions can be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The decisions of the Akhadic Council are binding on the high courts as well as subordinate judiciary. The constitution establishes that the judges of the Akhadic Council are required to have formation as either ozman or dakime (i.e. Akhadic scholars, well versed in Akhadic religious law).

Foreign Relations

Since the Rojadavistan proclaimed independence on 27 Vintyr 1586, the Rojadavistani government adopted a balanced foreign policy based on adoption of dialogue, commitment to regional stability and non-interference of other countrys internal affairs, and the settlement of disputes by peaceful means.

One of the main policies of the Rojadavistani government has been building cooperation-based relations with all countries of the world and the region, but specially those Akhadic-majority countries. As Rojadavistani economy is still at a poor situation and relies heavily on foreign aid, Rojadavistan's foreign policy has had a strong focus on economic cooperation and financial development. As early as Marth 1587, Rojadavistan officially applied for membership to NETO, becoming an observer member in late 1590.

Rojadavistan's largest trade partner is the Akhadic Republic of A'Sir, only closely followed by Angiris, and A'Sir is also considered Rojadavistan's main ally on foreign policy.

Military

Rojadavistani Armed Forces are the military forces of the Akhadic Republic of Rojadavistan. Since 1590, Rojadavistan has implemented mandatory military conscription. As of 1592, Rojadavistan's defense expenditure added up to about 1.5% of the national GDP, according to government sources. Rojadavistan has recently signed defense pacts with A'Sir in 1590 and 1593 and with Khanid, as well as with Zargistan, in 1594.

The Rojadavistani Armed Forces were created shortly after the country independence in 1586, mostly with the advice and assistance of Zargistan and A'Sir.