Nusaira
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Karatuan Nusaira ᬓᬭᬢᬸᬯᬦ᭄ᬦᬹᬱᬿᬭ (Arunese) Capital:
![]() Population: 1,426,286 (2025) Motto: « Sani sama Serasi ᬲᬦᬶᬲᬫᬲᭂᬭᬲᬶ » Beauty and harmony Anthem: « Tembang Nusa Agung ᬢᭂᬫ᭄ᬩᬗ᭄ᬦᬹᬱᬅᬕᬸᬂ» |
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Nusaira, officially Karatuan Nusaira (ᬓᬭᬢᬸᬯᬦ᭄ᬡᬸᬲᬿᬭ) is an island country located in North Archanta. Its largest city is Serambi Andalas, which also serves as one of the nation's most prominent port cities. Nusaira's government is a constitutional parliamentary monarchy, with power shared between the monarch and parliament. Initially, the capital or monarch resides at the center of Nusa Sura, Purwapura. By 1489, a new monarch palace is built in the south of the Mount Tabik along with the legislative branch and most government institutions in the Serambi Andalas. Nusaira is known for its religious diversity and harmony, reflected by the many places of worship found even in rural areas. The country's constitution guarantees freedom of worship and the right to proselytize other faiths.
History
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History of Nusaira | |
Pre-unification | (before 460) |
• Collection of tribal regions, Nagari | c. 150 BCE |
• Unification Wars | 40–459 |
Karatuan Nusaira | 460–1944 |
• Jayanusa reigned and isolationism policy | 460–1489 |
• Under tributary state of old Majesia Kingdom. Open border policy and limited spice trading. | 1489–1546 |
• Nusaira released from tributary state | 1546 |
• Under colonialism | 1600–1944 |
Modern Nusaira | 1945–today |
• Independence | 1945 |
• Financial crisis | 1998 |
Historically, Nusaira was once a collection of tribal regions known as Jějari ᬚᭂᬚᬭᬶ, each led by a Ratualam and practicing animism before the 5th century. The arrival of the Dharmapala (a Hindu-Buddhist syncretistic tradition) kingdom in the 4th century ushered in a period of unification under King Jayanusa, who assumed the title of Ratualam. Following his consolidation of power, King Jayanusa restructured the regional leadership, replacing the title Ratualam with Ratuadat for the leaders of Jějari territories.
King Jayanusa's reign also marked the adoption of an isolationist policy with limited trade focused on exporting spices, particularly nutmeg and cloves, which defined the kingdom for centuries. However, during the Age of Discovery in the 14th century, Nusaira opened its borders to expand its participation in regional trade, welcoming new religions such as Imani and Kristian to the island.
In the 14th century, Nusaira became a tributary state under Majesia. Following the fall of Majesia, the new government known as Kesulatanan Majesia replaced the previous regime. Nusaira subsequently regained its independence later in the 16th century. Despite periods of small civil unrest between the 19th to 21st centuries, Nusaira has remained a monarchy and maintained a strong mercantile economy. In recent decades, the nation's tourism sector has flourished, attracting visitors with its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Geography
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Geography of Nusaira | |
Continent | Archanta |
Region | North Archanta |
Population | 1.291.5327 (2025) |
Area | |
• Total | 5007.75 km2 1933.50 sq mi |
• Water (%) | 77% |
Population density | 00 km2 00 sq mi |
Major rivers | Gadang, Anai, Haru |
Time zone | WUT+8:00 (WNT) |
Topography
Nusa Sura features volcanic highlands, fertile valleys, and coastal plains, with its west coast distinguished by three karst hills of limestone cliffs, caves, and underground rivers.
Volcanoes
The island chain is shaped by major volcanic systems, including Mount Marowa and Mount Meruyan on Nusa Sura, and Mount Rantabu on Nusa Rundaka.
Protected Areas
Much of the uplands, forests, and coasts are designated as Rimbo Larangan or Cagar Alam, safeguarding volcanic slopes, highland ecosystems, and mangrove reserves.
Islands
Nusaira consists of 161 islands, the majority forming the Gugus Saratus Nusa, a vast northern archipelago whose name reflects the traditional count of “a hundred islands,” though the cluster holds far more. The complete list of islands is presented in the accompanying table.
No. | Name | Arunese Name | Area (hectare) |
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1 | Sura | ᬲᬸᬭ | 514469.1 |
2 | Rundaka | ᬭᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬓ | 79329.5 |
3 | Nalira | ᬦᬮᬶᬭ | 2271.1 |
4 | Talawi | ᬢᬮᬯᬶ | 1603.4 |
5 | Sirandak | ᬲᬶᬭᬦ᭄ᬤᬓ᭄ | 931.9 |
6 | Sikuduang | ᬲᬶᬓᬸᬤᬸᬯᬂ | 823.3 |
7 | Sangkala | ᬰᬗ᭄ᬓᬵᬮ | 725.8 |
8 | Tangkari | ᬢᬂᬓᬭᬶ | 567.8 |
9 | Durambi | ᬤᬸᬭᬫ᭄ᬩᬶ | 540 |
10 | Rembaku | ᬭᬾᬫ᭄ᬩᬓᬸ | 492.6 |
11 | Bura | ᬩᬸᬭ | 488.3 |
12 | Dandayu | ᬤᬦ᭄ᬤᬬᬸ | 432.2 |
13 | Tindaluri | ᬢᬶᬦ᭄ᬤᬮᬸᬭᬶ | 418.2 |
14 | Tampuniak | ᬢᬫ᭄ᬧᬸᬦᬶᬬᬓ᭄ | 383.6 |
15 | Samirana | ᬲᬫᬶᬭᬦ | 371.7 |
16 | Rampi | ᬭᬫ᭄ᬧᬶ | 364.4 |
17 | Surukak | ᬲᬸᬭᬸᬓᬓ᭄ | 338.1 |
18 | Gandaru | ᬕᬦ᭄ᬤᬭᬸ | 296 |
19 | Tangkahan | ᬢᬗ᭄ᬓᬳᬦ᭄ | 287.8 |
20 | Paluwi | ᬧᬮᬸᬯᬶ | 243.5 |
21 | Lampuru | ᬮᬫ᭄ᬧᬸᬭᬸ | 241.5 |
22 | Lalang | ᬮᬮᬂ | 208.9 |
23 | Kani | ᬓᬦᬶ | 190.9 |
24 | Pimadu | ᬧᬶᬫᬤᬸ | 185.5 |
25 | Samburi | ᬲᬫ᭄ᬩᬸᬭᬶ | 142 |
26 | Payogan | ᬧᬬᭀᬕᬦ᭄ | 141.3 |
27 | Tira | ᬢᬶᬭ | 133.7 |
28 | Gantayu | ᬕᬦ᭄ᬢᬬᬸ | 113 |
Balunti | ᬩᬮᬸᬦ᭄ᬢᬶ | 105.8 | |
30 | Sundali | ᬲᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬮᬶ | 103.6 |
31 | Rundala | ᬭᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬮ | 100 |
32 | Kemaluka | ᬓᬫᬮᬸᬓ | 97.3 |
33 | Kandayi | ᬓᬦ᭄ᬤᬬᬶ | 85.3 |
34 | Gumbili | ᬕᬸᬫ᭄ᬩᬶᬮᬶ | 83.5 |
35 | Sulimba | ᬲᬸᬮᬶᬫ᭄ᬩ | 80.7 |
36 | Buni | ᬩᬸᬦᬶ | 76.1 |
37 | Mentura | ᬫᭂᬦ᭄ᬢᬸᬭ | 74.9 |
38 | Kundura | ᬓᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬸᬭ | 70.4 |
39 | Penara | ᬧᭂᬦᬭ | 67.2 |
40 | Lintayu | ᬮᬶᬦ᭄ᬢᬬᬸ | 66.4 |
41 | Balkari | ᬩᬮ᭄ᬓᬭᬶ | 62.8 |
42 | Pantarai | ᬧᬦ᭄ᬢᬭᬿ | 62.1 |
43 | Belara | ᬩᭂᬮᬭ | 58.6 |
44 | Lundapi | ᬮᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬧᬶ | 58.5 |
45 | Jara | ᬚᬭ | 57.2 |
46 | Tamusa | ᬢᬫᬸᬲ | 56.9 |
47 | Sarapi | ᬲᬭᬧᬶ | 56 |
48 | Kerampi | ᬓᭂᬭᬫ᭄ᬧᬶ | 55.8 |
49 | Ritam | ᬭᬶᬢᬫ᭄ | 55 |
50 | Tanduma | ᬢᬦ᭄ᬤᬸᬫ | 54.9 |
51 | Pendaga | ᬧᭂᬦ᭄ᬤᬕ | 54.8 |
52 | Mandelu | ᬫᬦ᭄ᬤᭂᬮᬸ | 52.6 |
53 | Manduru | ᬫᬦ᭄ᬤᬸᬭᬸ | 52.4 |
54 | Belintu | ᬩᭂᬮᬶᬦ᭄ᬢᬸ | 49.4 |
55 | Pundara | ᬧᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬭ | 48.3 |
56 | Malinti | ᬫᬮᬶᬦ᭄ᬢᬶ | 47.5 |
57 | Bandura | ᬩᬦ᭄ᬤᬸᬭ | 47.2 |
58 | Salunda | ᬲᬮᬸᬦ᭄ᬤ | 47.1 |
59 | Sambu | ᬲᬫ᭄ᬩᬸ | 45.2 |
60 | Lendaru | ᬮ᭄ᬮᭂᬦ᭄ᬤᬭᬸ | 42.4 |
61 | Ramudai | ᬭᬫᬸᬤᬿ | 42 |
62 | Tamaruka | ᬢᬫᬭᬸᬓ | 39.8 |
63 | Lambas | ᬮᬫ᭄ᬩᬲ᭄ | 38.8 |
64 | Pusandi | ᬧᬸᬲᬦ᭄ᬤᬶ | 38.2 |
65 | Tampaya | ᬢᬫ᭄ᬧᬬ | 38.2 |
66 | Kandu | ᬓᬦ᭄ᬤᬸ | 38.1 |
67 | Pama | ᬧᬫ | 37.7 |
68 | Talampa | ᬢᬮᬫ᭄ᬧ | 37.5 |
69 | Pudi | ᬧᬸᬤᬶ | 37.3 |
70 | Sentapi | ᬲᭂᬦ᭄ᬢᬧᬶ | 37 |
71 | Sulara | ᬲᬸᬮᬭ | 35.9 |
72 | Kalduma | ᬓᬮ᭄ᬤᬸᬫ | 35.8 |
73 | Bamundi | ᬩᬫᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬶ | 35.8 |
74 | Jelumbu | ᬚᭂᬮᬸᬫ᭄ᬩᬸ | 35.6 |
75 | Bentaya | ᬩᭂᬦ᭄ᬢᬬ | 33.5 |
76 | Sarumpa | ᬲᬭᬸᬫ᭄ᬧ | 33.1 |
77 | Daru | ᬤᬭᬸ | 32.6 |
78 | Sambe | ᬲᬫ᭄ᬩᭂ | 32.6 |
79 | Salumpai | ᬲᬮᬸᬫ᭄ᬧᬿ | 32.1 |
80 | Selumbi | ᬲᭂᬮᬸᬫ᭄ᬩᬶ | 31.2 |
81 | Semura | ᬲᭂᬫᬸᬭ | 30.2 |
82 | Gima | ᬕᬶᬫ | 29.9 |
83 | Pemurai | ᬧᭂᬫᬸᬭᬿ | 29.9 |
84 | Simbarak | ᬲᬶᬫ᭄ᬩᬭᬓ᭄ | 29.2 |
85 | Pendayu | ᬧᭂᬦ᭄ᬤᬬᬸ | 28.9 |
86 | Merandu | ᬫᭂᬭᬦ᭄ᬤᬸ | 28.8 |
87 | Sempu | ᬲᭂᬫ᭄ᬧᬸ | 27.8 |
88 | Mira | ᬫᬶᬭ | 27.7 |
89 | Gata | ᬕᬢ | 27.6 |
90 | Tirimaki | ᬢᬶᬭᬶᬫᬓᬶ | 27.5 |
91 | Lintara | ᬮᬶᬦ᭄ᬢᬭ | 26.5 |
92 | Kudari | ᬓᬸᬤᬭᬶ | 26.3 |
93 | Gandirak | ᬕᬦ᭄ᬤᬶᬭᬓ᭄ | 26.1 |
94 | Tandora | ᬢᬦ᭄ᬤᭀᬭ | 25.8 |
95 | Turampi | ᬢᬸᬭᬫ᭄ᬧᬶ | 25.8 |
96 | Danduli | ᬤᬦ᭄ᬤᬸᬮᬶ | 24.6 |
97 | Balurai | ᬩᬮᬸᬭᬿ | 23.7 |
98 | Kempari | ᬓᭂᬫ᭄ᬧᬭᬶ | 23.7 |
99 | Ketambu | ᬓᭂᬢᬫ᭄ᬩᬸ | 23.6 |
100 | Langurai | ᬮᬗᬸᬭᬿ | 23.5 |
101 | Rambaya | ᬭᬫ᭄ᬩᬬ | 22.1 |
102 | Mendalu | ᬫᭂᬦ᭄ᬤᬮᬸ | 21.4 |
103 | Lano | ᬮᬦᭀ | 20.6 |
104 | Langruma | ᬮᬗ᭄ᬭᬸᬫ | 19.5 |
105 | Lumbi | ᬮᬸᬫ᭄ᬩᬶ | 19.2 |
106 | Duma | ᬤᬸᬫ | 19.2 |
107 | Sundema | ᬲᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᭂᬫ | 19.2 |
108 | Lumbaya | ᬮᬸᬫ᭄ᬩᬬ | 19 |
109 | Rala | ᬭᬮ | 18.8 |
110 | Kemindaru | ᬓᭂᬫᬶᬦ᭄ᬤᬭᬸ | 18.4 |
111 | Luranti | ᬮᬸᬭᬦ᭄ᬢᬶ | 18.2 |
112 | Gali | ᬕᬮᬶ | 18.2 |
113 | Lentaba | ᬮᬾᬦ᭄ᬢᬩ | 17.8 |
114 | Sematu | ᬲᭂᬫᬢᬸ | 17.7 |
115 | Balandi | ᬩᬮᬦ᭄ᬤᬶ | 17.6 |
116 | Balu | ᬩᬮᬸ | 17.5 |
117 | Jembari | ᬚᭂᬫ᭄ᬩᬭᬶ | 17.2 |
118 | Kemadu | ᬓᭂᬫᬤᬸ | 17.1 |
119 | Rumata | ᬭᬸᬫᬢ | 16.9 |
120 | Pekalu | ᬧᭂᬓᬮᬸ | 16.7 |
121 | Selumpia | ᬲᭂᬮᬸᬫ᭄ᬧᬶᬬ | 16.3 |
122 | Dapa | ᬤᬧ | 16.2 |
123 | Duma | ᬤᬸᬫ | 15.3 |
124 | Timbaya | ᬢᬶᬫ᭄ᬩᬬ | 15.2 |
125 | Tumba | ᬢᬸᬫ᭄ᬩ | 14.7 |
126 | Melo | ᬫᭂᬮᭀ | 14.6 |
127 | Lintapa | ᬮᬶᬦ᭄ᬢᬧ | 14.5 |
128 | Sarenda | ᬲᬋᬦ᭄ᬤ | 14.5 |
129 | Gandu | ᬕᬦ᭄ᬤᬸ | 14.4 |
130 | Pelam | ᬧᭂᬮᬫ᭄ | 13.9 |
131 | Tanruma | ᬢᬦ᭄ᬭᬸᬫ | 13.5 |
132 | Rengala | ᬭᭂᬗᬮ | 13.3 |
133 | Sangrima | ᬲᬗ᭄ᬭᬶᬫ | 13.2 |
134 | Dangkira | ᬤᬂᬓᬶᬭ | 12.5 |
135 | Palura | ᬧᬮᬸᬭ | 12.4 |
136 | Gunara | ᬕᬸᬦᬭ | 12.4 |
137 | Pelanta | ᬧᭂᬮᬦ᭄ᬢ | 12.1 |
138 | Salu | ᬲᬮᬸ | 11.8 |
139 | Lumanta | ᬮᬸᬫᬦ᭄ᬢ | 11.8 |
140 | Perundu | ᬧᭂᬭᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬸ | 11.5 |
141 | Tambi | ᬢᬫ᭄ᬩᬶ | 11.4 |
142 | Pemundu | ᬧᬾᬫᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬸ | 11.3 |
143 | Dumani | ᬤᬸᬫᬦᬶ | 11.2 |
144 | Banu | ᬩᬦᬸ | 11.1 |
145 | Serampi | ᬲᭂᬭᬫ᭄ᬧᬶ | 10.4 |
146 | Pekandiri | ᬧᭂᬓᬦ᭄ᬤᬶᬭᬶ | 10.4 |
147 | Lumandai | ᬮᬸᬫᬦ᭄ᬤᬿ | 10.2 |
148 | Sumpara | ᬲᬸᬫ᭄ᬧᬭ | 10.1 |
149 | Kelantura | ᬓᭂᬮᬦ᭄ᬢᬸᬭ | 10.1 |
150 | Lumamira | ᬮᬸᬫᬫᬶᬭ | 10.1 |
151 | Terundu | ᬢᭂᬭᬸᬦ᭄ᬤᬸ | 10 |
152 | Mandaru | ᬫᬦ᭄ᬤᬭᬸ | 9.7 |
153 | Rukandi | ᬭᬸᬓᬦ᭄ᬤᬶ | 8 |
154 | Turi | ᬢᬸᬭᬶ | 7.8 |
155 | Melampi | ᬫᭂᬮᬫ᭄ᬧᬶ | 7.2 |
156 | Buri | ᬩᬸᬭᬶ | 6.7 |
157 | Pani | ᬧᬦᬶ | 6.7 |
158 | Madu | ᬫᬤᬸ | 6.5 |
159 | Bamuri | ᬩᬫᬸᬭᬶ | 5.8 |
160 | Belanti | ᬩᭂᬮᬦ᭄ᬢᬶ | 5.4 |
161 | Dirda | ᬤᬶᬃᬤ | 5.3 |
Climate
Nusaira experiences a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen: Af). Temperatures remain stable year-round, ranging between 25 °C and 29 °C. Rainfall is abundant, averaging nearly 2,900 mm annually, with two peaks of precipitation occurring around April and October as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) passes overhead. There is no true dry season, though rainfall decreases somewhat in June–July. The city receives rain on over 230 days per year, ensuring consistently high humidity.
Climate data
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Demographics
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Demonym | Arunese (Orang Aru) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Official languages | Arunese (Basa Aru) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recognized minority languages | Basa Karang (Reef Sign), Majanese, Kapasiganan, Santimo | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The Nusaira have a population of roughly 1,5 million people, with approximately 1,3 million people identifying as Arunese nationals. A small population of foreign residents makes up the remaining percentage. The islands are predominantly homogenous in terms of ethnicity and culture, with Arunese people comprising around 90% of the nation's population. Minority ethnic groups within the nation include Majan, Tay'yanar, Kapasigan, Lutang, and other North Archantan.
Languages
Basa Aru is the sole official language of Nusaira, spoken by the vast majority of the population. The language holds a central role in government, education, and daily life. While Basa Aru is the predominant language, there are small communities that speak other languages due to historical migration, coastal traditions, and trade. One notable minority language is Basa Karang (Reef Sign Language), a visual-gestural language developed and used by fishing and diving communities along Nusaira’s coral-rich coasts. Traditionally used underwater or on boats, it is an important part of maritime heritage and continues to be actively used within coastal villages and passed down through generations.
Religion
The constitution of Nusaira guarantees full religious freedom. The people of Nusaira are predominantly following a monotheistic of Tirtha with an estimated 81% of the population practicing the faith. Seven percent of the population practices other religions or are animism, reflective of Nusaira’s diverse heritage and openness to different spiritual traditions.
Government
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Government of Nusaira | |
Constitutional parliamentary monarchy | |
Capital | Serambi Andalas (Official name: Nata Serambi Andalas Mandala Agung Pura Swargantara Wanapusaka Nan Sani Ratnakarina Kembangnusa Dharma Ibunda Pertiwi Bhumi Suci Sakti Anugerah Parahyangan Pusakakota Santibhumi) |
Head of state | |
• Ratualam (King) | Aditya |
• Pangeran | - |
Legislature | Parliaman Nusaira |
• Upper house | Basabo |
• Lower house | Kabawa |
Judiciary | Komisi Yudisial |
Regional Head | Ratuadat Jějari |
Major political parties | |
PDK PQ ALL PMM AT Bm PF | |
Assembly of Nation |
Karatuan Nusaira is a traditional monarchy known as a Karatuan, with the monarch titled Ratu Alam serving as head of state and symbol of national unity. The Ratu Alam embodies cultural, spiritual, and historical legitimacy. While the monarch holds broad symbolic authority, day-to-day governance is conducted through modern political and administrative institutions.
Executive
Executive authority is vested in the Ratu Alam, who is advised by the Dewan Sarumpun, a consultative council composed of nobility, customary leaders, and community representatives. The council provides input on policies relating to inter-ranah (provincial) relations, adat (customary law), and resource management. Practical governance is carried out by the Perdana Wazir, the head of government, who is elected by the Parlamentu Nusaira and formally appointed by the Ratu Alam.
Legislative
The legislature of Nusaira is the Parlamentu Nusaira, a unicameral body consisting of representatives elected from each ranah (province), along with reserved seats for adat groups and minority communities. The Parlamentu is responsible for enacting legislation, overseeing the executive, and approving the national budget.
Judiciary
The judiciary is headed by the Supreme Court of the Karatuan, which serves as the guardian of the constitution, the interpreter of national law, and the highest appellate court. Beneath it operate ranah courts and adat courts, the latter maintaining jurisdiction over customary law matters, ensuring that national and traditional legal systems coexist.
Administrative divisions
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Administrative divisions of Nusaira | |
First-level | 3 ranah known as Ranah nan tilu ᬭᬦᬳ᭄ᬦᬦ᭄ᬢᬶᬮᬸ and various Ranah Rantau (migration to foreign land) |
Second-level | Nata ᬡᬢ (city center), Tana ᬝᬡ (rural) |
Third-level | Rata ᬭᬢ (town center), Taru ᬢᬭᬸ (rural) |
Fourth-level | Jějari ᬚᭂᬚᬭᬶ, Jari(s) communities and only applied to rural Runi ᬭᬸᬡᬶ (within city/town), Jari ᬚᬭᬶ (rural) |
Largest cities | |
• Ranah Tanarayo • Ranah Kayu Matinggi • Ranah Gugus 100 Nusa • Ranah Rantau (migration to foreign land) | N/A N/A N/A N/A |
Administratively, Nusaira is divided into several ranah, which enjoy significant autonomy, particularly in matters of culture, language, and resource management. Each ranah is further subdivided into districts and kampung (villages), governed by locally elected officials but integrated within the framework of the Karatuan.
Economy
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Economy of Nusaira | |||||||||||||||||||||
Social Market Economy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Currency | War (WAR) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monetary authority | Bank Nusaira | ||||||||||||||||||||
GDP (PPP) | 2025 estimate | ||||||||||||||||||||
• Total | $80,17 billion | ||||||||||||||||||||
• Per capita | $66,807 | ||||||||||||||||||||
HDI (2025) | ![]() very high | ||||||||||||||||||||
Principal exports | Cloves, nutmeg, any product of wines, oysters, coconut, bananas, and mangoes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Principal imports | Staple goods, textiles, electronics, and technology | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Nusaira operates a social market economy, balancing market-driven activity with government oversight to support sustainable development, cultural preservation, and community welfare. The economy integrates modern service industries with traditional agriculture and fishing, reflecting a dual-sector approach. Tourism is a major contributor, leveraging the nation’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and artisanal industries.
Economic Principles
The Nusairan economy is guided by core principles of a social market system:
1. Market Competition with Regulation
- Free enterprise and competition are promoted, particularly in tourism, agriculture, and artisanal sectors. The government regulates markets to prevent monopolies, protect consumers, and safeguard natural resources, ensuring economic activity aligns with environmental and cultural priorities.
2. Social Equity
- Broad-based prosperity is emphasized through investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and community development, including rural and coastal areas. This ensures citizens benefit from economic growth and the expanding tourism sector, reducing disparities.
3. Sustainability
- Environmental preservation is central. Economic planning integrates conservation of forests, volcanic highlands, coral reefs, and other ecosystems. Protected areas such as Rimbo Larangan and Cagar Alam are actively managed to prevent degradation while allowing controlled, sustainable tourism.
Key Sectors
The Nusairan economy is a dual-sector system, combining modern services with traditional practices:
1. Tourism
- Tourism is the primary economic driver, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. The sector focuses on high-value, low-impact activities such as eco-tourism and cultural tourism. Government oversight protects fragile ecosystems and heritage sites, while promoting artisanal experiences that sustain local traditions.
2. Agriculture and Fishing
- Traditional agriculture and fishing remain vital for local communities. Sustainable practices are supported by government policies, safeguarding the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and fishermen. Key exports include cloves, nutmeg, tropical fruits (bananas, coconuts, mangoes), and seafood such as oysters.
3. Artisanal Crafts
- Nusaira’s artisanal industries are economically significant. Local crafts, textiles, and cultural goods are highly valued by tourists and collectors. Government programs ensure fair trade and that profits benefit producing communities, reinforcing cultural preservation and local economic development.
Economic Challenges
Nusaira’s economy faces several structural and environmental challenges. Its reliance on tourism makes it sensitive to global economic fluctuations. The nation’s volcanic highlands and geologically active zones pose potential risks, including minor eruptions, earthquakes, and land instability. Balancing economic development with environmental and cultural preservation is an ongoing concern, as uncontrolled growth could threaten fragile ecosystems and traditional communities. Ensuring equitable access to economic opportunities across rural and coastal areas remains a policy priority.
Development Policies
The Nusairan government implements policies aimed at promoting sustainable growth while preserving cultural and natural heritage. These include incentives for eco-tourism and community-based tourism, support for small-scale agriculture and artisanal industries, and investment in infrastructure designed to minimize environmental impact and account for geological risks in volcanic areas. Revenues from tourism and high-value sectors are often cross-subsidized to support traditional livelihoods, fund conservation efforts, and ensure equitable development across rural and coastal communities. Education and vocational training programs develop the local workforce, enabling citizens to participate in emerging sectors while maintaining traditional practices. Strategic planning guides conservation and land-use, ensuring economic expansion does not compromise the nation’s unique ecological, cultural, and geologic assets.
Infrastructure
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Roadways | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Driving side | Left | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Minimum age | 17 (motor vehicles) 16 (motorcycles except motorways) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Maximum speed | Motorway: 100 km/h Urban dual: 60 km/h Rural: 80 km/h Urban: 40 km/h | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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• Passing side | Right | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Gauge | 1067mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Electrification | Varies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mains electricity | 220 V, 60 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Telephone code | +111 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Internet TLD | .nusa |
Tourism
Trivia
- The toponym of Nusaira originates from the phrase Nusa Sai Ranu, meaning Island of Rivers and Lakes. The term describes the island's geography, known for its abundance of rivers and large freshwater lakes.
- The name of Orang Aru (Arunese) comes from the word Haru, culturally interpreted as deep emotional sensitivity towards the suffering or joy of others. The Arunese are known for their strong tradition of empathy, compassion, and social care.