Ierigian Republic

The Ierigian Republic is a republic in northern Telepha, which was formed following the Ierigian Revolution in 1823. After the revolution, the former Ierigian Empire was divided into two states, the Republic and the Koropian Empire, a client state of the Vosteibian Empire.
==Etymology==
The Ierigian Republic takes its name directly from the "Ierigian Empire", the state which preceded it.
==History==
See also: History of the Ierigian Empire
Following the Ierigian Revolution, which prompted the creation of the Ierigian Republic, the Ierigian Empire fell and was replaced by the Republic and the Koropian Empire.
==Politics==
===Government===
As a unitary presidential republic, the President is the most important political figure in the country. The President is the most powerful individual in the Ierigian Republic's political system and exercises significant power over the legislature: the National Assembly. In order to balance the power of the President, the constitution provides that the Vice President be elected by the legislative branch, shortly after a Presidential election has been held.
The President has significant powers designated to him in the Constitution, such as the ability to command the Armed Forces and to veto decisions taken by the National Assembly. In addition, he may appoint an unspecified number of individuals to aid him in exercising these powers, these individuals are generally referred to as the Cabinet. The composition of the Cabinet varies significantly based on both the ideological background of the President and practical considerations.
===Politics and elections===
In the Republic, suffrage is given to all male citizens over the age of 25. 
===Administrative divisions===
Divided into six regions, the Republic has three levels of administration.
===Foreign relations===
Due to its republican and democratic ideals, the Ierigian Republic is a somewhat isolated country on the international stage. Several of the world's most powerful empires have strained relations due to the fear that the country may inspire nationalist and independence movements in their own territories.
==Economy==
The economy of the Ierigian Republic remains centred on agriculture and the lack of industrialisation stands in contrast to many of its neighbours. 
===Agriculture===
Olives are an important and renowned export crop in the Ierigian Republic. Tobacco and cotton are also produced.
==Demographics==
===Ethnic groups===
The majority of the country's population is ethnically Ierigian. A significant Arushian minority exists, too.
===Language===
===Religion===
The Republic is a secular state and the influence of the Pankosan Church was a major factor in prompting the Ierigian Revolution.
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