[hider=WIP] Nation Name: Al Calipha Al Nebeelya Al Adnania (The Noble Adnanite Caliphate) Nation Flag: Demonym: Adnani Government Type: Administrative Theocracy, A governmental form where the state is governed as a monarchy relying to a great extent on strict organization of political matters and bureaucracy within the bounds of the state religion. Leader(s): Caliph Abdul-Samad Adnan Al Adnani Influential Factions: - The Adnani Dynasty - [i]Majlis Al Shura[/i]: The Consultative Council, members are chosen by the Caliph due to their skill in their fields and advise the Caliph on matters regarding the state, they have little power beyond being able to propose laws and measures to the Monarch, they form the upper house. - [i]Majlis Al Umara[/i]: The Council of Emirs, or Princes, they play more of an active role active role then the Upper House, any royal decrees must be passed through the Lower House before being ranked, though this is not an official law, it is de facto as the Emirs represent the provincial populations. - [i]Niqaba't Al Tujar[/i]: The Guild of Traders, though they are closely linked to the government, they are an independent organization that facilitates trade on behalf of the government with external clients and direct internal trade. They control large fleets of light ships and have access to a sizable mercenary force. Important Figures: Currency: The Caliphate's currency comes in three denominations: The [i]Dinar[/i] made from mostly gold, is the largest denomination, worth an ounce of gold; The [i]Riyal[/i] made from mostly silver, is the second largest denomination; and finally The [i]Fils[/i] made from a copper alloy, it is the smallest denomination. The [i]Dinar[/i] and [i]Riyal[/i] are made from gold and silver respectively, though with purposeful amounts of impurities to make them difficult to counterfeit. All minting of coins is controlled by the state, though certain guilds and organizations are allowed to mint their own money through licensing that can only be used in certain trade zones, these tend not to be made of precious metals and carry on them the organization's name. State Religion: [i]Tawheed[/i], a monotheistic religion based on the worship of an unseen, all seeing, all capable omniscient God ([i]Al Waheed[/i]) and reverence towards the people whom [i]Al Waheed[/i] has granted messages to. The main teachings of [i]Tawheed[/i] are the importance of the accruement of knowledge, the encouragement of artistic expression, the practice of good business and charity, the protection of the natural balance, the observation of good qualities like honesty and modesty and finally, the propagation of the will of [i]Al Waheed[/i] though word of mouth and when necessary, by the sword. World Map Location: [url]http://i.imgur.com/gdh2OQA.png[/url] (The green north of the green) Interior Map: [url]http://i.imgur.com/S9RbKhc.jpg[/url] Major Military Installations: Important Locations and Buildings: Capital: Baab Al Caliph Population: Race and Ethnic Demographics: Economics: Economy: Wealth Balance: Major Exports: Olives, Spices, Paper, Musical Instruments, Medical Instruments, Incense. Major Imports: Staple Agricultural Crops: Trade Partners: Religion: Religious Demographics: Religious Heads: Culture: Popular Opinion on The Volcano: Popular Opinion on War: Popular Opinion on Magic: Popular Opinion on Religion: Popular Opinion on The Aristocracy: Popular Opinion on Government: Popular Opinion on Foreigners: Popular Opinion on Other Cultures: Cultural Name for The Volcano: A Look Into The Unique Culture: National History: Notable Figures: Military and Military History: Unit Demographics: Notable Figures: Past Wars and Notable Events: Past Conflicts With Other Nations: Current Conflicts With Other Nations: Other: Artifacts and Famous Enchantments: Anything Else We Should Know: [/hider] No peaking.