Zaktopia

### Race

60% Dabatoid, 7% Indonesian-Zaktopian, 8% White, Hispanic/Latino 7.5%, 7% Other East Asian, South Asian 3.75%, 2% Non Zaktopian Black, 5.25% Mixed race

### Language

Zaktopian, English

Zaktopia is the largest country and economic powerhouse of Zedici. Zaktopia is the second largest developed nation on Earth behind the United States. It has a population of approximately 233,000,000 people. It’s capital city is New Zork (Named after the ancient Zinkonist town of Zork) with an estimated population of 28,532,000 people. Zaktopia is made up of 12 different states each with their own laws and local governments. The current president of Zaktopia is Zank Zuebua through the Zaktopian Presidential Election System. The current Vice President is Bejin Smith. The presidential residence is The House of Chieftains.

## History of Zaktopia

Before democracy was introduced to Zaktopia, Zaktopia was a part of The Oroji Empire, it was divided into roughly 50 provinces, each with their own governor that reported directly to the chieftain (Zaktopian title for a king). The chieftain ruled over the entire empire and the title was passed to the eldest child of the chieftain, regardless of gender. But, in 1727, when western explorers brought the idea of democracy from a far land called the United States of America, the idea was quickly adopted by Chieftain Abongile (the then chieftain) and he established a democracy. He disbanded the tribes and divided Zaktopia up into 16 states. These being Kechi, Yodi, Dabato, Axixim, Zagebridge, Yenaya, Telakam, Wukoja, Buena Park, Makumbe, Bokka, Tidio, Koroto, Cakka and Greybarrow. Chieftain Abongile than became the first president of Zaktopia.

Since then, Zaktopia has remained a republic, although a recent buildup of a militia cult threatens the Zaktopian everyday of living peacefully. Zaktopia use to be a colonial empire, rivalling Dorianstreet. They fought in many wars with each other, including the Spice War in the Indonesian and Thai Peninsula, across India, Africa and South America. Although Zaktopia had failed at winning a lot of these wars, they prospered more economically against Dorianstreet. Zaktopia has been known as one of the most neutral states in Zedici, they remained neutral during the first World War and only joined the Second World War after their coastal cities had been attacked by the Japanese and Charkaonese fleet in 1943. They took a stance in the Cold War taking on the side of the US, against the socialist Dorianstreet state. In light of recent years. In 1971, they took action with Reagan on the War on Drugs, which inevitable failed and only boosted the drug population and abuse in Zaktopia. In 2001 they were the second country to join the War on Terror with the USA, after Dorianstreet denied envolvement into the war, tensions soured with the two countries a bit. They led involvements into Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. Although many of these eventually failed. Terror attacks were on the rise in the US, UK, France and Zaktopia. They all had an agreement too strict policy flights (2003-2010), which ended up being very problematic for flight companies, Zaktopia and France ended up leaving the agreement in late 2010. In the rise of The Minted Islands, they saw Minted Islands imperalism and colonialism skyrocket. After they turned from flawed democracy into a full of fascist dictatorship to protect their billionares and their interests.

## Diversity in Zaktopia

Zaktopia is the most diverse developed country in Zedici and one of the most diverse developed countries in the world. Written below are the different states and their diversity by percentages

Exact percentage of minorities in Zaktopia are below:

Percentage of minorities
 Other East Asian
 Hispanic/Latino
 White (Including North Africans and Middle Easterners)
 South Asian (e.g. India)
 Non Dabatoid Black
 Mixed between any of the above categories (Does not count any ethnicities within each category e.g. hispanic, arab)

Immigration is a huge problem in Zaktopia, the last president recently tried too sign off a rule whereabouts a lot of immigrations from other countries would be limited. Immigration is a big problem in Western Zedici, limiting them made the immigrant population almost double in a year. A lot of immigrants also tend to go too Dorianstreet too.

## Military

Zaktopia is a superpower that has close similarities to Dorianstreet and the US, having a smaller army then both the US and Dorianstreet, they have a bigger airforce although lacking a smaller navy. Zaktopian troops are assigned across the world, peacekeeping in the UN across North Africa, South America, The Middle East and Iran and Afghanistan. They use modern tech and weapons such as the N1-A, which is their own kind of M4A1. They have a joint research program with the United States, Although they aren't an official member of NATO, the US has been considering it. They are in the Euro-Atlantic pact with NATO though. Zaktopia has a discontinued nuclear production, they still have nukes but they have joined the Red Cross in hopes of destruction of the Nuclear Weapons. They have high quality weaponry with an N1A usually equipped with an ACOG sight, although it depends on what role is assigned. They carry a MM0 sidearm with basic heavy gear.

## Climate

Zaktopia is reknowned worldwide for its warm, mostly arid climate. Although there are large population clusters on the North-Western seaboard where it is more humid and slightly cooler due to that areas Mediterranean climate, many Zaktopians live in arid conditions. The record highest temperature ever recorded in Zaktopia was a staggering 52 Degrees Celsius, this was recorded in the middle of a heatwave in the Zeramic desert in 2063. The coolest temperature ever recorded in Zaktopia so far was -17 degrees at night in the Zeramic desert. This is 8 degrees colder than the second lowest temperature recorded. The average temperature in the summer is 36 degrees Celcius in the desert with 23 degrees Celcius in the north-westerly temperate area. In the winter it averages 12 degrees on the North-Western seaboard and 14 degrees in the desert. A fair comparison to Zaktopia’s North-Westerly climate is the South-Eastern seaboard of Australia. In the summer, the sea temperature can reach 22 degrees Celsius! It is still a mystery to scientists why Zaktopia has a Temperate North-West as the equator passes through this section. A popular theory is the cool winds and sea currents from Northerly latitudes that reach the North-West of Zaktopia, may have a cooling effect on the area, lowering temperatures and bringing drier weather so no rainforests form. Although it could have something to do with Mount Groznan, no link has been proven only adding to the mystery.

Zaktopia usually experiences regular heatwaves during the summer due to the affects of global warming from the early 21st century. And sometimes in winter, it can experience very cold days, and sometimes, in the northwest, bring snow, like the famous event in 2064 when the Zaktopian capital New Zork was covered in 25 centimetres of snow from a blizzard that unexpectedly travelled north from Dorianinstreet to Zaktopia. Due to the lack of snow moving facilities, much of the capital was shut down for the day.

## Human Development

Zaktopia is ranked very high on the human development index (HDI) along with many other developed countries. It is ranked 0.936 placing it at number 9 behind the likes of Korea, Germany and Japan. But ahead of the U.S. The average life expectancy is 78 years. The average years of schooling is 13 years. Dorianinstreet and the U.K. Zaktopian citizens live in relative comfort nationwide, although there is a minor homelessness problem in Bamalanke and New Harare. The average Zaktopian male is slightly overweight but the average Zaktopian woman is on the higher side of average. Inflation is usually not a problem in Zaktopia as it is with the ZU and uses its strong Keto currency which has so far, received minimal inflation. New Zork is the 6th most expensive city to live in in Zedici behind Paruzuma, Zoshinville, Nuke City, New Sweatingrad and Paialab. Racism and police brutality is a problem in Zaktopia, especially in more rural areas due to the larger population of natives inhabiting them areas. Although it is a problem in our society, the situation is getting better due to growing public awareness and anti-racism campaigns. Zaktopia is ranked 14th in the world for LGBT rights, due to the legalisation of gay marriage in 2013 and the strict anti-discrimination laws that were put in place. 4.7% of Zaktopian adults identified as LGBT in the 2021 census.

## Imports and Exports

Zaktopia is a powerhouse in the world markets and imports. Zaktopia is the 2nd largest importer and 4th largest exporter in the world. Zaktopia imported 1.61 Trillion USD worth of products and exported 2.23 Trillion USD worth of products in 2067. Zaktopia’s top markets in 2067 were in the pharmaceutical, vehicle and fossil fuel sector. Although Zaktopia doesn’t use oil, it has abundant oil reserves and exports much of it to Joshinstreet and other developing countries. Zaktopia’s top trade partners are Charkao, the U.S, Joshinstreet, the EU, China, India and Nigeria. Zaktopia also has good trade with Brazil, Canada, the U.K. and Sweatingrad.