Kuehong
| 共和联邦家乡 Cộng hòa liên bang Quê Hương 家乡 Quê Hương | |||||
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| Anthem: Bài Hát Quê Hương Tôi Song of my homeland | |||||
| Capital | Bakdep | ||||
| Largest city | Namthinhvuong | ||||
| Official languages | Kuehongese Babelic | ||||
| • National languages | Kuehongese | ||||
| • Regional languages | Neeg | ||||
| Ethnic Groups | Kue (67.7%) Bai (18.5%) Other Archantans (4.7%) Neeg (3.6%) Other (5.5%) | ||||
| Demonym | Kuehongese | ||||
| Government | Federal Parliamentary Stratocracy | ||||
| • Chariman of the National Security and Stability Committee | Le Van Kiet | ||||
| • Chief of the Assembly | Le Van Xuan | ||||
| Legislature | National Advisory Assembly | ||||
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| • Total | 160000 km2 | ||||
| Population | |||||
| • Census (2014) | 32 million | ||||
| HDI (2015) |  0.679medium | ||||
| Currency | New Kuehongese Bạc Golden Provisional Bạc (NKB) | ||||
| Drives on the | left | ||||
Kuehong (Kuehongese: 家乡 Quê Hương pronounced [kweˈhɔŋ]), officially the Federal Republic of Kuehong (Kuehongese: 共和联邦家乡 Cộng hòa liên bang Quê Hương), is a republic located on the Muinon Peninsula in northern Archanta. To its north it is Fayaan, while to its southwest it borders with Cinasia. Kuehong has a population of 32 million, out of which 72% are native Kue, with the remaining being Bai, Neeg or other ethnic minorities. The capital is Bakdep (北叶 Bắc Đẹp), while Namthinhvuong (南盛旺 Nam Thịnh Vượng) is the largest city and the key financial centre of the country.
Kuehong was inhabited from as early as 20 000 BC. The Kue established their first kingdom in 500 BC and became a vassal state of the Bai until the Hoai Dynasty. In the 15th to 16th century, the region was annexed to be part of the Bai Empire (under the Suo Dynasty). The Kue later became part of the Yuet Kingdom which rebelled against the Suo but failed to gain control of Bai Proper, leading into the Peninsula War. After which, the Yuet became subjected to foreign powers. In 1928, the Kue rebelled against the Cinasian Republic that succeeded the Yuet. Shortly after its official independence, Kuehong became a communist state, after which the new military junta unified with Northern Cinasia to form the Federal Republic. In 1967, after a decade of political instability, the military seized power and transformed Kuehong into a stratocracy. Kuehong developed rapidly under military rule, and the military initiated a series of economic and political reforms in the 80s that facilitated Kuehong's integration into world politics and the global economy.
Till today, Kuehong is still embroiled in rampant ethnic strifes in the rural areas in Loi Xo, Trac Khe and Phuong Lam, despite efforts in securing peace in the region. Being a stratocracy, it has a strong military force consisting entirely of the population. Although there are large improvements in the quality of education, healthcare, life expectancy, personal safety and housing, it continues to face challenges including poverty, corruption and inadequate social welfare, alongside allegations of human rights abuses against ethnic minorities.
Etymology
Kuehong is an Ingerish transliteration of "Quê Hương" (家乡), which means "homeland". How the name came about is actually unrelated to how the Kue people came to call themselves "Quê", which also means 'family'. (They have been using it since the 3rd century BC) Instead, "Quê Hương" is believed to have been adopted since the establishment of the Kue Kingdom in the 7th century AD, through an edict by the king calling to refer to their new kingdom as their 'homeland'. In the 17th century, an Ingerish explorer came to the Bai colony and misspelt the name as "Kwehong", which appeared on maps published by Uletha in the subsequent centuries. Another spelling, "Kuehong", emerged later in the 19th century, and is widely used today. Other spelling variants, such as "Kue-hong", "Que Hong", "Quehong" or "Kue Hong", have also been used by other nations to refer to the state.
Geography
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Kuehong has a total land area of 135466.08 km². Much of the country is on the portion of the Muinon Peninsula between Fayaan and Cinasia. Kuehong includes several outlying islets, including Vang Ngat Island, Chau Bo Island and Lon No Island.
Kuehong lies above the Tropic of Cancer and is located between the 27N and 30N latitude. The country is rather temperate. Kuehong also experiences hot, humid weather from June through September, while typhoons are relatively common.
Two mountain ranges stretch across in a general northeast to southwest direction. Most of the country's population resides on the flat to gently rolling plains of the coastal areas.
Government
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| Government of Kuehong | |
| Federal parliamentary republic under a stratocracy | |
| Capital | Bakdep |
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| • Chairman of the National Council | Le Van Kiet |
| • Chief of the Assembly | Le Van Xuan |
| Legislature | National Advisory Assembly |
| Judiciary | National Supreme Court |
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Kuehong is a federal parliamentary republic under an executive-led stratocracy. The 1972 Constitution legitimised the military's control over the country and assimilated the entire population of Kuehong into the military structure, which created a unique social fabric where military service is not only a duty but also a way of life for every citizen. The political system of Kuehong functions through a federal parliamentary framework, with a hierarchical structure that reflects the military's influence. The National Security and Stability Council (NSSC) is the supreme governing body of Kuehong consisting of high-ranking officials responsible for formulating major national policies and overseeing the overall functioning of governmental affairs. The Chairman of the National Council, who leads the NSSC for up to two four-year terms, serves as the country's head of state.
Legislative power is held in the National Advisory Assembly, composed of 600 elected representatives who are carefully vetted and approved by the military authorities. The Assembly holds its sessions in the National Assembly Complex in Bakdep. The head of government is the Chief of the National Advisory Assembly (Chief of the Assembly), who is appointed by the NSSC. While the Parliament retains some degree of decision-making authority, such as amending the Constitution, enacting and amending basic legislation, and determining "major state issues worthy of legislative action". the NSSC maintains significant influence over the legislative process and final approval of laws. The NSSC retains the authority to dissolve the national and state assemblies and postpone elections indefinitely.
The National Supreme Court of Kuehong, headed by a chief justice, is the country's highest court of appeal. The legal system of Kuehong is the legal system of the military. Beneath the Supreme People's Court stand the provincial municipal courts and numerous local courts. Kuehong is known to have very tough penalties for certain offences as rape, rioting, vandalism, and certain immigration offences. Homosexuality is banned in Kuehong, though LGBT rallies and organisations are permitted to exist.
Foreign relations
Kuehong's foreign policy is to "consistently implement a policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, co-operation, and positive development" for the country and other nations. Kuehong remains isolated from the Ulethan nations and the Federal States over its human rights abuses and missile programme, with sanctions and arms embargo imposed on the military government. Kuehong has tense relations with its neighbours Fayaan and Cinasia, particularly over border disputes and the Shaachrau Crisis.
The country has close military and economic ties with the Bai Empire. Bai corporations have generally remained willing to continue investing in the country, particularly in natural resource extraction. In turn, Kuehong was known to supply arms and assist in developing new non-nuclear weapons systems for the Bai Empire. Kuehong also has close economic ties with countries in Archanta and Tarephia, with trade and military agreements signed with Majesia, Sae, Grinzez, Drull, Rhododactylia, Cabelia and Tigeria.
Embassies of foreign nations are located in the national capital of Bakdep. Consulates and economic liaison offices are located in other major cities of the country, such as Vang Ngat and its former capital Namthinhvuong. Kuehong also has its representative offices abroad, which has been suspected of hosting and coordinating espionage activities.
Military
As a stratocracy, the military not only governs the political landscape but also exerts significant influence over the daily lives of its citizens. This unique form of governance places paramount importance on the military's role and considers every individual within the nation an integral part of the Kuehongese military apparatus. The stratocracy of Kuehong operates on the principle that the military is not merely a separate entity but an all-encompassing institution that pervades all aspects of society, including governance, infrastructure development, education, and public services. As a result, the military's interests and priorities shape policy-making, resource allocation, and decision-making processes at all levels of the Kuehongese society. The junta justifies its rule by asserting that military control ensures efficiency, stability, and protection from external threats.
Kuehongese citizens are expected to adhere to the military ethos, which emphasizes discipline, obedience, and the collective welfare of the nation. Most Kuehongese are drafted into the military at the age of 18, with men serving for two years and six months and women for two years. About 30 per cent of the population signed on to serve in the regular armed forces, with others taking up voluntary community services or other less-active roles in the military.
The Kuehongese People's Defence Forces (KPDF) consists of the Kuehong People's Army, the Kuehong People's Public Security and the Kuehong Civil Defence Force, headed by the Chairman of the General Committee. The KPA consists of the army, air force and navy. The KPDF is assisted by resources from its secret services – the Domestic Military Intelligence Directorate (DMID) and the International Military Intelligence Agency of Kuehong (IMIAK).
To overcome foreign embargoes, the government of Kuehong has developed its own military industry with assistance from the Bai Empire, producing its own tanks, armoured personnel carriers, missiles, submarines, military vessels, missile destroyers, radar systems, helicopters, and fighter planes. Kuehong also possesses a stockpile of chemical weapons estimated to amount to between 2,500–5,000 tons, including nerve, blister, blood, and vomiting agents, as well as the ability to cultivate and produce biological weapons including anthrax, smallpox, and cholera. The military has also deployed a wide range of asymmetric warfare technologies including anti-personnel blinding lasers, GPS jammers, midget submarines and human torpedoes, stealth paint, and cyberwarfare units.
Demographics
Language
Kuehong has three official languages – Kuehongese (also its national language), Babelic (Bai) and Ingerish. Kuehongese is spoken by the majority of the population, while Bai is generally spoken by the ethnic Bai population in Kuehong. There is an increasing number of Ingerish speakers in Kuehong after Ingerish language lessons were made compulsory since 2001 when it became the official language.
Kuehongese is one of the few languages with active digraphia. Officially, it uses both Xinbaizi (simplified Bai characters) and Mautu (modified Romantian). Xinbaizi is used in the majority of textbooks, novels, road signs, official documents and newspapers. Sometimes, and increasingly, Mautu is used alongside Xinbaizi, especially since Mautu has become more popular and widely used by the younger generation. In 2017, it is found that Kuehongese speakers are able to read Mautu but a significant portion (at 28%) are unable to read Xinbaizi. There have also been calls to abolish Xinbaizi, especially during a mass rally in Vang Ngat in 2016 which led to violent clashes after road signs with Xinbaizi were defaced by rioters.
Other minority languages are also spoken in Kuehong. The largest minority language is the Neeg language, with its speakers in the Neeg-populated states of Trac Khe and Loi Xo. The use of minority languages remains discouraged in the country, despite recent legislation in 2015 allowing the teaching and official use of the Neeg language in the Neeg states.