Orsiston

Orsiston (: ᄹᅩᆫ이옰, Orsiston), officially the Republic of Orsiston (: ᄹᅩᆫ이옰 국ᄝᅡ곤, Konwaguk Orsiston), is country in West Yoju. It is the Xth largest country by area and the Xth most populous country in the world. It is bordered by Gramshi Bay and Kiri to the east; the Mungnang Sea and Ioccueighe to the south; the Mulberry Ocean to the west; and Pacheol, Erd, and Theurginia to the north.

Etymology
The name Orsiston derives from the Orsi tribe that arrived in the Orsistonian peninsula in the 4th century CE. Orsi is generally linked to the auruša- and the  ors, meaning 'white'. The suffix means "land" or "place of", so Orsiston can be literally translated as "the land of white".

Orsiston was first recorded in Sinjuan records as 論夷 (Jeongmian: iron), reflecting a common endonym for Iranian peoples. It derives from Old Iranian *arya-, meaning "',' i.e., 'of the Ironians.'" Beginng in the late 19th century, Orsistonian nationalist intellectuals began to use the character 怡 (i, meaning joyous) in favor of 夷 (i, meaning barbarian). The characters 論怡 for Orsiston were officially adopted after the country's independence in 1951 and are recognized as such by the Congress of Nations. Nowadays, usage of the characters 論夷 for Orsiston is considered derogatory.

Orsistonian arrival


The Orsi tribe under the leadership of Elbazduko first arrived into the Orsistonian peninsula in 395 CE, and the region rapidly came under their control. The Orsis are believed to have originated somewhere in Central or Southwest Yoju. Peoples speaking related Ironian languages can be found in Birawargia and Etelkoz.

Second Orsistonian Empire
The 16th and 17th centuries saw increasing bureaucratization,, and centralization in Orsiston. By the early 17th century, the elective system for selecting emperors was largely a formality. Internal fortifications such as castles and moats were increasingly destroyed as new fortifications were set up to defend its borders. In 1647, Emperor Taymuraz VII instituted strict controls over trade in order to maintain a monopoly on weapons obtained from Sinjuan traders.



During the 18th century, Orsiston found itself increasingly cornered and threatened by various Sinjuan powers, in particular Jeongmi and Nukigurun, whom Orsiston was forced to navigate between. Orsistonian Emperors but also regional lords increasingly invited Sinjuans to advise the country on various matters related to astronomy, mathematics, and military affairs. In 1780, the Second Jeongmian-Orsistonian War resulted in the capture of Emperor Taymuraz XI, who was taken as a hostage to Ingyeong, and the full subjugation of Orsiston.

Jeongmian Orsiston
Early Jeongmian rule saw the maintenance of the existing feudal structure and relatively decentralized system of affairs in Orsiston. The land of many nobles who had fought against Jeongmi saw their land and titles seized and given to Jeongmians. The institution of the Emperor was kept, although the Emperor was not allowed to return and was instead kept as a hostage in Ingyeong.

In 1889, the position of emperor was formally abolished.

In 1932, oil reserves were discovered by the Jeongso Oil Company.

Independence
In Guwol 1973, the Governor of Hamalanna, Wate Hoekstra, declared the province independent as the Republic of Hamaland. This precipitated the beginning of the First Orsistonian Civil War, which began as Orsistonian government troops were fired upon by Hamaland troops after moving into the area to retake control.

Climate
The geography and climate of Orsiston are extremely diverse.

Human rights
Television stations and newspapers are routinely shut down for publishing any reports critical of the government or the military. Provincial and local governments have arrested journalists and closed newspapers that report on matters perceived as socially offensive or critical of the government or military. Journalists also have been victims of violence and intimidation by various groups and individuals. In spite of these difficulties, the press publishes freely on other matters, although journalists often exercise self-restraint in their writing to avoid inuring the wrath of the government or military. Religious discrimination, religious violence, and lack of religious freedom continue to remain serious issues in Orsiston.

Agriculture
Agriculture plays an important part in Orsiston's economy, making up 20.2% of GDP and employing 51.1% of the labor force. The relative importance of agriculture has declined with the increasing prominence of the service sector. ,, , and are the most important staple crops in the country.

A significant portion of Orsiston's manufactured exports is dependent on raw materials such as, of which Orsiston is the 6th largest producer.

Transport
The road transport system is predominant in the country. Orsiston's road network had a total length of 190,310 km of paved road and 73,780 km of unpaved road in 2020.

Railways connect most of Orsiston's major cities. President Khetagkaty fyrt Sozyr announced that a high-speed rail network will be built connecting the cities of Orsiston and Pasitano during his visit to Mennefer in Parwol 2019.

Energy


The country has substantial energy resources. It has 18 billion barrels of conventional oil and gas reserves. However, declines in production alongside a rapid increase in production has resulted in Orsiston being a net importer of oil since 2011.

Tourism


Rich in diversity, history, and landscapes, Orsiston drew 10.8 million visitors in 2019, making it the visited country in West Yoju. Orsiston is particularly famed for its architecture and the country's main museums draw in many visitors due to the country's traditional artworks.

Demographics
As of 2022, Orsiston is the 6th most populous country in the world and accounts for about X.X% of the world's population.

Ethnic groups
The major ethnic groups in the country are Orsistonians (57.7% of the country's population)

~60% Orsistonian, officially single ethnic group ~20% Romance, divided ~10% Germanic, divided ~10% Slavic, divided

Religion
Orsiston is very diverse religiously.

Languages
Languages in Orsiston are primarily from four branches within the language family, of which the most dominant is. is the sole official language of Orsiston and is used as a lingua franca among those with different linguistic backgrounds. Numerous distinct languages are spoken in the country. However, the government classifies separate Iranian languages as dialects of Orsistonian, and encourages the adoption of the national standard for daily purposes.

Oristonian first used the prior to arriving in the Orsistonian peninsula. After the conversion of Emperor Tugan II to Jaatunism, DEMOTIC was commonly used to write the language. After independence, the Gim alphabet became the sole official script of Orsiston as per the constitution. Nationalists have advocated a return to either the use of DEMOTIC or the Old Oristonian script. In 2014, President Khetagkaty fyrt Sozyr announced that he would look into official usage of DEMOTIC to write Oristonian.

is taught in schools.

Education
The public education system in Orsiston has been plagued by teacher absenteeism. A study in 2015 found that 31% of teachers were chronically absent, chronically absent meaning missing more than ten days out of the school year.

Cuisine


The cuisine of Orsiston are diverse and reflects both the multiethnic nature of the country and its historic interaction with other countries.

Orsistonian cuisine transformed during the 17th and 18th centuries with the introduction of, , and from Sinjuan traders.