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[[File:|150px|Flag of Hamidiye]] Hamidiye
Saltanat-ı Hamîdiyye (Lisân-ı Hamîdiyye)
Capital: Hamîdiyye
Population: 4,432,555 (2025)
Motto: Hilâlin Gurûb Etmediği Diyâr (Land where the crescent moon never sets)
Anthem: Naşîd-i Hamidiyye

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Hamidiye (/haˈmidije/, Hamidian Turquese: Hamîdiyye /haˈmiːdije/), officially The Sultanate of Hamidiye (Saltanat-ı Hamîdiyye), is a sovereign state in the Medivira region of Uletha. It is bordered by the Demirhan Empire to the north and east and Alora to the west, and shares extended maritime borders with these countries in the south, east, and north via the Sea of Zumrut. The capital city is Hamîdiyye.

A core piece of the Demirhan Empire until the mid-1800s and previously known as Darü’s-Saltanat, Hamidiye retains the customs, language, and traditions of the old Empire, and continues to maintain that Hamidiye is the true rightful successor of the Demirhan Empire. After the death of Sultan Abdülhamid II of Demirhan in 1821, reforms put in place by his successor Sultan Mehmed VI (not to be confused with the current ruling sultan and considered illegitimate by Hamidian law) caused unrest in Hamidiye, where they were considered inauthentic to true Demirhan culture. In 1841, his brother Osman declared himself Sultan Osman I of Demirhan, claiming to be the true successor to the late Abdülhamid II, beginning a six-month civil war. In the mid-20th century, Hamidiye would see itself transform into a unitary parlimentary constitutional monarchy which has been followed by high economic growth.

With a population of roughly 4.5 million people, the nation is a developing country with a middle-income mixed market economy. It is a member of the Association of South Ulethan Nations and the Assembly of Nations. Hamidiye is also predominantly Imani and is a member of the Imani Council in Tabah, Mazan.


Etymology

The name of Hamidiye is derived from Sultan Abdülhamid II, who as per Hamidian law is considered as the last lawful Sultan who ruled the entirety of the Demirhan Empire before the modernisation program that was implemented by his son, Mehmet VI - who is considered illegitimate by Hamidian law. The name is derived from the Mazanic name Ḥamīd (حميد), meaning "praiseworthy" or "laudable", and is a theophoric name often associated with Imani tradition. The suffix -iye (Hamidian Turquese: ـیه), of Mazanic origin, is commonly used in Hamidian to form adjectives or demonyms, conveying the meaning "related to" or "pertaining to."

The term Hamidiye thus literally means "pertaining to Hamid" or "of Hamid", and has been used to honour Sultan Abdülhamid II (r. 1803 - 1821), the 36th sultan of the Demirhan Empire and the last one ruling the main land as per Hamidian beliefs and law.

History

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Geography

Geography of Hamidiye
ContinentUletha (Southern)
RegionMedivira
Population4,432,555 (2025)
Area
• Total12687.74 km2
4898.77 sq mi
• Water (%)0.003%
Population density350 km2
135.1 sq mi
Major RiversNehr-i Kılınç, Nehr-i Câf, Nehr-i Abdülhamid II, Nehr-i Hoşk
Time zoneWUT+04:00

Hamidiye is located in central Southern Uletha in the Medivira Region, on the shore of the landlocked Sea of Zumrut, extending for 12,000 square kilometres. The capital city, Hamîdiyye, is the centre of the country from the shore, at the edge. The old part of the capital is hidden by the Hamidian Isle near to the shore and expanded greatly during the 20th Century.

Physiographic Regions

  The Hamidian Mountains (33%)
  The Coastal Plain (6%)
  The Eastern Delta (32%)
  The Western Plain (29%)

Hamidiye is divided into three distinct physiographic regions: the eastern delta (32% of the country), the Hamidian Mountains (39% of the country - 6% sometimes considered as the coastal plain), and the western plain (29% of the country).

The eastern delta is rich with arable land adjacent to the Kilinc River. The river is a wide, supporting much of the nation. One island is present at the mouth of the river.

The Hamidian Mountains stretch across the whole country and to the seashore in the south eastern parts of the country. The shore is narrow, with importance given to the mountains for cultural reasons. Multiple peaks can be found in the range, with the most important one being Mount Aşani at an elevation of 2,003 meters. The highest peak is at the northern part of the peak at 2132 meters above sea level. In the south of the country, the coast is the widest in the range. This shore is sometimes considered as the forth coastal plain physiographic region. Two islands can be found on the shore of the mountain range which played an important role in the history of the country.

The Western plain ranges from the mountain range to the bordering Hoşk River in the south, which was historically a connection line between the Demirhan Empire and the rest of the western world.

Topography

The territory of Hamidiye is defined by the prominent central mountain range that extends in an east–west direction across the country. This highland region forms the dominant geographical feature of the nation and reaches elevations exceeding 1,700 metres above sea level, with the peak being at the far-north-west of the country at 2132 meters above sea level. These mountains create a natural barrier that historically influenced settlement patterns, transportation routes, and regional identities.

Surrounding the highlands are zones of moderate elevation, including foothills and plateaus that range between 800 and 1,200 meters. These areas gradually give way to lower-lying plains and coastal regions, particularly in the northeast and southeast, where elevations fall below 200 meters. The southern and eastern coastlines are marked by fertile plains and river deltas, allowing for favourable conditions for agriculture and population density.

Several river systems originate in the central mountains and flow toward the coasts, contributing to the formation of fertile valleys and supporting both irrigation and settlement. The northern interior consists of broad, forested lowlands and rolling hills, which transition into neighboring regions. The main river flows from Demirhan up until the south on the eastern side of the map and is the main source of drinking water for Hamidiye.

The stark contrast between the mountainous interior and the surrounding lowland plains results in distinct ecological and climatic zones across the country. The topography has historically played a significant role in shaping the political, economic, and cultural development of the region.

Coastal Features

Plains and Valleys

Microclimates

Natural Hazards

Hydrology

Climate

Biodiversity

Conservation

Government and Politics

Administrative Divisions

Administrative divisions of Hamidiye
First-level5 provinces (vilâyetler
Second-leveltbd counties (sancâklar)
Third-leveltbd districts (kazalar)
Fourth-leveltbd parishes (nevâhi)
Largest cities
• Hamîdiyye
• Hümayunşehir
• Melîkiye
• Nurşehr
• Harbköy
750,000
330,000
240,000
200,000
150,000


Largest Cities

Foreign relations

Military

Law enforcement

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Government of Hamidiye
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
CapitalHamîdiyye
Head of state
• SultanMehmed VI
• Grand Vizier (Sadr-ı Azam)Furkan Rifaylı
LegislatureGeneral Assembly (Meclis-i Umumî)
• Upper houseImperial Assembly (Dîvân-ı Hümayun)
• Lower houseAssembly of Notables (Meclis-i Âyân)

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial System

Human rights

Economy

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Economy of Hamidiye
Mixed economy
CurrencyHamidian Akçe
Monetary authorityThe Hamidian Treasury (Beytü’l-Mâl-i Hamîdiyye)


Tourism

Agriculture and fishery

Agriculture

Fishing

Industry and services

Science and technology

Infrastructure

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Infrastructure of Hamidiye
Roadways
Driving sideRight
• Minimum age16 (motor vehicles)
• Maximum speedMotorway: 120km/h
Urban dual: 70 km/h
Rural: 90 km/h
Urban: 55 km/h
Railways
• Passing sideRight
Gauge1435mm
• ElectrificationVaries
Mains electricity230 V, 50 Hz
Telephone code+255
Internet TLD.hy

Energy

Transport

Demographics

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Demographics of Hamidiye
DemonymHamidian
Official languagesHamidian Turquese
Recognized minority languagesTurquese, Aşani, Yughut
Ethnicities
Turquese
  
58.70%
Aşani
  
27.10%
Yughut
  
11%
Other
  
3.20%
Religion
Imani
  
97.4%
Other
  
2.6%
LiteracySteady 97.3%
Life expectancyIncrease 77 (male)
Steady 81 (female)
Birth rateTBD Steady (TBD Decrease)
Death rateTBD Steady


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Health

Culture

Art and architecture

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See also

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