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{{Infocard
| name = Semanya
| flag = Flag-se.png
| symbol =Semanya-COA.png 
| symbol_caption = Coat of arms
| native_name = Samaņe
| native_language = Semanish
| capital = Renkesi
| population = 6,804,490
| population_year = 2021
| motto = 
| anthem = Zars u iņe
| latitude = 40.332
| longitude = 117.927
| zoom = 6
| relation = 212188
| intro = '''Semanya''' (Semanish: '''Samaņe'''<ref>pronounced [sɑ̈ˈmɑ̈ɲɘ]</ref>) is a landlocked country located in Eastern [[Uletha]], near the southern edge of the Darcodian Sea. It is bordered by [[Luthesia]] to the north, [[Remsphalia]] to the east, [[UL31a]] to the south and [[Angeria]] to the west. The capital and largest city is [[Renkesi]], with a population of around 735,000.  The country covers an area of approximately 90,300 square kilometers (around 34,870 square miles) and hosts a population of around 6.8 million.
}}

==Etymology==
The Ingerish name “Semanya” is a direct transliteration of the Semanish endonym.  The origin of the name “Semaņa” remains a heavily-debated topic.


==History==
{{Infobox history
| name = Semanya
| era_A = Semanya in antiquity
| era_A_dates = Antiquity - 1957
| event_A1 =Kalmic Empire
| dates_A1 =900s-1240s
| event_A2 =Vassal kingdom
| dates_A2 =1240s-1640s
| event_A3 =Semanish Noble Houses
| dates_A3 =1640s-1950
| event_A4 =Mountain War
| dates_A4 =1950-54
| era_B = First Semanish Republic
| era_B_dates = 1957-1981
| event_B1 = First Semanish Constitution ratified
| dates_B1 = 8 April 1957
| event_B2 = Įasera dictatorship
| dates_B2 = 1969-1981
| event_B3 = "Bleeding Autumn"
| dates_B3 = 30 August - 4 December 1980
| event_B4 =
| dates_B4 =
| era_C = Modern Semanish Republic
| era_C_dates = 1981 - Present
| event_C1 = Current constitution ratified
| dates_C1 = 10 May 1981
| event_C2 =
| dates_C2 =
| event_C3 =
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| event_C4 =
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}}
===Antiquity===
The first settlements in present-day Semanya were situated along the Rimeįa River in the east around the 4th century BCE, though these would not become permanent until the 1st century CE.  The earliest evidence of permanent settlements in present-day Semanya was discovered in the Segara region near the village of Giseņ, and dates back to around 3400 BCE.

===Kalmic Empire – 900s-1240s===


===Middle Ages – 1240s-1640s===

=== Noble Houses – 1640s-1950 ===

==="Mountain War" – 1950-54===

===First Republic – 1957-80===

=== Modern Republic – 1981-Present ===



==Geography==
[[File:Castro Laboreiro (148214928).jpg|250px|thumb|left|A typical view in Semanya]]
[[File:Montesinho.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Foothills of the Amtani Mountains, near Kosende.]]
[[File:Plattensee in Ungarn S3000086.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Early sunset over Lake Segara.  UL28a can be seen on the horizon.]]

Semanya is a landlocked country defined by its geography.  It can easily be divided into three rough geographic regions – the large lakes in the west, where most of the population can be found, the Amtani Mountains in the south and center of the country, and the expansive Rimeįa River basin in the eastern half of the country that constitutes much of the Semanya’s flat and arable land.  The nation's highest point, Mount Hinele, can be found in the Amtani Mountains and has an elevation of 3,403 meters (11,164 feet).

Semanya borders three major lakes.  The largest lake, Lake Segara, drains into Lake Meņar, which in turn drains into the Darcodian Sea by way of the Taner river in Luthesia.  Lake Aranko drains into the Kaspen Sea by way of UL31a and the UL27d-27e border.

===Climate===
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| Renkesi
|2.5|9.4|143.4
|4|11.2|80.7
|5.6|16.4|83.1
|7.2|19.7|89.1
|9.6|22.8|68.2
|12.5|25.1|31.3
|14.4|27.8|12.6
|15.0|27.4|15.2
|12.4|23.1|38.3
|9.9|18.6|101.4
|6.3|14.0|95.8
|3.2|10.4|127.5
|float=right
|clear=right
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Semanya
Csb (C6C700), BSk (FFDB63), Csa (FFFF00), Csc(in the mountains) (969600), Dsc (mountains) (963295), Dsb (mountains) (C600C7), Cwb (63C764)

Semanya primarily falls under the dry temperate climate (Csb, Csa) classification in the west, and the oceanic climate (Cwb) in the east.  The extreme southwest of the country experiences a semi-arid climate (BSk) at lower elevations. In some areas near the coast, as well as the northern foothills, a variant of the dry temperate climate (Csc) can be found.  This zone can also be found in parts of the Amtani Mountain range in the south.  The humid continental climate (Dsb, Dsc) can also be found in Semanya, though it is restricted to select areas of the northern foothills, and can be found in the southern mountains.
 


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==Administrative divisions==

Semanya has three kinds of administrative divisions: regions, counties, and independent cities.  There are 81 counties in Semanya, each with its own representative to the ''Kevelaseņa''.  There are only two independent cities in Semanya – Renkesi and Įautala, the two most populous areas of the country.  Each independent city has three representatives in the ''Kevelaseņa''.  The counties and independent cities are grouped into four regions, which hold no administrative power and merely exist for data collection and large-scale cultural association.



==Government==
{{Infobox government
| name = Semanya
| government_type =
| capital = Renkesi
| title1 = President
| hos1 = Emin Ravaka
| title2 = Premier
| hos2 = Įlina Nąmahi
| title3 = 
| hos3 =
| legislature = ''Kevelaseņa''
| upper_house = 
| upper_house_diagram = kevelasena.svg
| lower_house =
| lower_house_diagram = 
| judiciary =
| custom_label1 = Presidential cabinet
| custom1 = 6 members
| custom_label2 = Premieral cabinet
| custom2 = 11 members
| political_parties = {{legend|#165FA2|NLP: 34 seats (+6)}} {{legend|#EB9328|SJP: 24 seats (-5)}} {{legend|#50C9CF|NSP: 10 seats (-2)}} {{legend|#2DA042|UNP: 13 seats (+3)}} {{legend|#A6261F|LBP: 6 seats (-2)}}
| international_orgs = AN, EUOIA (since 1988)
}}
The main government body is known as the ''Kevelaseņa'', which roughly translates to "Senate" in Ingerish. It is made up of 87 ''kevelas'' ("senators").  The head of government is the Premier, elected by the members of the ''Kevelaseņa'' to lead the government until the next election cycle.  The Semanish Premier works in close proximity to the Semanish President. The President holds a primarily ceremonial role in government, primarily acting as an ambassador for the world and the head of state.  The Premier has a cabinet consisting of eleven members. They are, in order of succession:
* The '''Foreign Minister''', who acts as the top authority on foreign policy, international alliances and trade, as well as foreign intelligence.
* The '''Defense Minister''', who acts as the third-in-command for the Semanish military and is considered the top advisor to both the President and Premier regarding military affairs, border security, and SEMPOL, the national police force.
* The '''Judicial Minister''', who acts as the primary legal advisor to the President and the Premier.
* The '''Treasury Minister''', who is responsible for managing government funds, budget distribution, tax collection, public funding, and regulating government income.
* The '''Health Minister''', who acts as the top advisor on medical affairs, including disease response, clinic and hospital management, childcare, senior care, cemeteries, public safety, and health care.
* The '''Labor Minister''', who acts as the top authority on labor unions, workplace safety, employment, and commerce.
* The '''Development Minister''', who acts as the top authority on housing, infrastructure, roads, and transportation.
* The '''Education Minister''', who acts as the top authority in the country on educational affairs, including public education, tertiary education, government-sponsored scholarships, etc.
* The '''Agriculture Minister''', who acts as top authority on management of agricultural production and distribution.
* The '''Domestic Minister''', who acts as the top authority on management of natural resources, preservation of land, and manages certain cultural aspects (such as the Semanish Language Institute).
* The '''Energy Minister''', who acts as the primary figure concerning Semanya's energy production, consumption, and distribution.

The President has their own cabinet consisting of six members, three of which are also members of the Premier's cabinet (the Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, and Judicial Minister). The additional three members are:
* The '''Minister of Culture''', who is the President's advisor on upholding the Semanish culture, language, and identity.  The role of the Minister of Culture can best be seen in the tourism industry.
* The '''Minister of Welfare''', who is the President's advisor on the well-being of the general population, as well as the relationship between the general population and the government.
* The '''Minister of Presidential Affairs''', who is the President's advisor on public image and appearances as well as non-policy-oriented domestic affairs.

Elections are held every year on the first Sunday of March.  Every two years, the ''kevelas'' are up for re-election, and the newly-elected ''Kevelaseņa'' convenes on the third Sunday of July to elect a Premier.  Every four years, the President is up for re-election.  The President has a two-term limit, whereas there is the only restriction on the Premier is that they may not serve as Premier again if they are voted out (in other words, if a new Premier is elected, the incumbent is no longer eligible for Premiership).  Once the Premier is chosen by the ''Kevelaseņa'', a four-week-long transition period begins, with the new government taking hold on the first Monday in April.

Coalition governments have become the standard practice in Semanya – no single political party has earned an absolute majority in the legislature since the 1967 election, where the now-defunct Rose Party earned 59 seats.  The coalition government that formed after the 2021 election consists of the NLP and the UNP – a total of 47 seats.

Semanya primarily uses an instant-runoff voting system in national elections, apart from the independent cities, which use a single transferable vote system.

The government in its current state has been in power since 3 April 2023, with the President having been in power since 3 April 2017.  The next elections are scheduled to take place on 2 March 2025.

The current makeup of the 2023 ''Kevelaseņa'' consists of five political parties:
* '''National Party (NLP):''' center-right; liberal conservatism, rule of law, mixed economy
* '''Social Justice Party (SJP):''' center-left to left-wing; social democracy, progressivism, internationalism
* '''New Semanish Party (NSP):''' center-left; individualism,  fiscal liberalism, national identity
* '''Union Party (UNP):''' center-right to right-wing; national conservatism, human welfare
* '''Liberation Party (LBP):''' left-libertarian; cultural liberalism, social equality, personal freedom
{| class="wikitable"
! Party
! Ideology
! Description
! Leader
|-
|style="color:white;background-color:#165FA2;"|'''Partiįa Ģasatveida'''<br>''National Party (NLP)''
|style="text-align:center" | Center-right
|style="text-align:center" | liberal conservatism, rule of law, mixed economy
|style="text-align:center" | [[Įlina Nąmahi]]
|-
|style="color:white;background-color:#EB9328;"|'''TBT'''<br>''Social Justice Party (SJP)''
|style="text-align:center" | Center-left
|style="text-align:center" | social democracy, progressivism, internationalism
|style="text-align:center" | TBA
|-
|style="color:white;background-color:#50C9CF;"|'''TBT'''<br>''New Semanish Party (NSP)''
|style="text-align:center" | Center-left
|style="text-align:center" | individualism, fiscal liberalism, national identity
|style="text-align:center" | TBA
|-
|style="color:white;background-color:#2DA042;"|'''TBT'''<br>''Union Party (UNP)''
|style="text-align:center" | Moderate right
|style="text-align:center" | national conservatism, human welfare
|style="text-align:center" | TBA
|-
|style="color:white;background-color:#A6261F;"|'''TBT'''<br>''Liberation Party (LBP)''
|style="text-align:center" | Far left / libertarian
|style="text-align:center" | cultural liberalism, social equality, personal freedom
|style="text-align:center" | TBA
|}

===International relations===
Semanya maintains diplomatic relations with a number of nations, most of which are located in and around East Uletha.  The country has been a member of the [[East Ulethan Organization of Intergovernmental Associates | East Ulethan Organization of Intergovernmental Associates (EUOIA)]] since 1988.

==Infrastructure==
{{Infobox infrastructure
| name = Semanya
| driving_side = right
| rail_side = right
| gauge = 1435
| electrification = 25 kV AC
| mains_electricity = 200V, 50Hz (Type P socket)
| telephone_code =
| internet_code = .se
}}
[[File:Type-P-socket.png|thumb|right|300px|The Type P socket used in Semanya.]]

Traffic drives on the right in Semanya.

The country relies heavily on its air, rail, and road connections.  There are two international airports in the country – [[Meįahan Airport]] (RME) in Renkesi and [[Heņeka Airport]] in Įautala – as well as several regional airports, private airfields and small landing strips elsewhere in the country.

The national carrier, [[Semanish(Airline)|Semanish]], serves thirty-two destinations, primarily in Eastern Uletha, and is a member of Geolliance.

==Economy==
{{Infobox economy
| name = Semanya
| economy_type = social-market economy
| currency = Lare (₤)
| sample = 
| monetary_authority = 
| gdp_ppp_year = 2021
| gdp_ppp_total = ₤1.077tn ($91.085bn)
| gdp_ppp_per_capita = ₤158,227 ($13,386)
| gdp_nominal_year = 2021
| gdp_nominal_total = ₤2.258tn ($191.005bn)
| gdp_nominal_per_capita = ₤331,802 ($28,070)
| hdi = 0.782
| hdi_change = {{increase}}
| hdi_year = 2022
| unemployment = 8.14%
| main_exports = 
| main_imports = 
| sector_bars = 
| custom_label1 = 
| custom1 = 
| custom_label2 = 
| custom2 = 
}}

===Communications===


===Currency===
The Semanish currency is the Lare (Ꝉ).  It is divided up into ten sime (s).  The latest data from the Central Semanish Bank shows that Ꝉ1 = $0.0846.  Semanish coins have 1, 2 and 5 sime denominations, as well as 1, 2, 5, and 10 Lare coins.  Semanish banknotes have 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 Lare denominations.

Dimensions of bills:
* ₤10: 122 x 62 mm (gray+red)
* ₤20: 127 x 64 mm (gray+orange)
* ₤50: 132 x 66 mm (gray+blue)
* ₤100: 137 x 68 mm (gray+red)
* ₤200: 142 x 70 mm (gray+green)



===Tourism===

Semanya welcomes tourists with open arms, advertising its natural wonders and historic fortresses.  In recent years, the Amtani Mountains have gained a cult following amongst backpackers as a memorable hiking destination.



===Science and Technology===

==Demography==
{{Infobox demography
| name = Semanya
| demonym = Semanish
| official_languages = Semanish
| minority_languages = 
| ethnicity_bars = {{bar percent|Semanish|red|88.2}}{{bar percent|Eastern Kalmic|blue|7.3}}{{bar percent|Other Ulethan|#6495ED|3.4}}{{bar percent|Other|black|1.1}}
| ethnicity_plain =
| religion_bars = 
| religion_plain = 
| literacy = {{increase}} 98.1%
| life_expectancy = 74.85
| custom_label1 = <br><br>Largest cities
| custom1 = Renkesi (724,306)<br>Įautala (382,260)<br>Lehve (106,593)<br>Kosende (84,740)<br>Puląbat (78,210)
| custom_label2 = 
| custom2 = 
}}
[[File:semanish-woman.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|A Semanish woman]]


[[Renkesi]] is the capital and largest city, with a population of 784,306.  It is the economic and cultural center of the country and is home to several well-known landmarks.

[[Įautala]] is the second-largest city in the country.

===Religion===

===Education===


===Language===
The official language of Semanya is [[Semanish]].


==Culture==
===Symbols===
Historically, the Semanish people have used many different things to call their own: the colors red, yellow, and blue; plants such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argania#/media/File:Argan_Tree_near_Tafraoute.jpg argan tree], clothing such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qeleshe#/media/File:Old_man_of_Has_of_Prizren.jpg biri] cap and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xhamadan#/media/File:Valltare_te_Kukesit.JPG qáratsa] vest, but by far the most recognizable symbol of the Semanish people is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_canina#/media/File:Divlja_ruza_cvijet_270508.jpg Qeren rose].

====Flag====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Color scheme
! style="background:#ba271d; width:100px" | <span style="color:white;">Red</span>
! style="background:#ffb539; width:100px" | <span style="color:black;">Yellow</span>
! style="background:#1137a9; width:100px" | <span style="color:white;">Blue</span>
|-
| style="background:#F2F2F2; text-align:right" |'''CMYK'''
|  <code>0/79/84/27</code> || <code>0/29/78/0</code> || <code>90/67/0/34</code>
|}


The flag is made up of a blue fess bordered by yellow bands, which in turn are bordered by red bands.  A Qeren rose can also be found in the canton of the flag.  According to the country's official interpretation of the flag, the blue represents wisdom, peace, balance, integrity, and loyalty; the yellow represents the perennial wealth and prosperity of the country, as well as the sun; and the red represents the courage, strength, and endurance of the Semanish people.
The blue represents integrity and peace, the yellow represents perennial wealth and generosity, and red represents bravery and brotherhood.

===Holidays===
The Semanish government commemorates a number of "national days" to honor significant events in the country's history.  One such event is '''Semanya Day''', celebrated every year on 8 April to commemorate the establishment of the Semanish state in its current form on this day in 1957.  Other cultural festivals are recognized nationally as holidays, such as ''Hinikuvi'', a summer solstice festival which is celebrated by watching the sun rise and set on the longest day of the year.

[[Category:Semanya]]
[[Category:Countries in East Uletha]]