Republic of Manghystan

Known officially as the Republic of Manghystan, this nation is located on the ridge of the Caspian Sea, sharing only one land border with its closest ally, the Republic of Kazakhstan. The country is made up of 4 Regions (Aymaqtar), which are then divided into Provinces (Provïncïyalar). The nation was once a part of the former Soviet Union, and gained independence on December 25th, 1991, being Manghystani Independence Day. Up until 1998, the nation was a part of Kazakhstan until it later became its own constituent country, known as the Caspian Republic of West Kazakhstan, and then finalizing its name as the Republic of Manghystan in 2000.

## Manghystani Regions / Provinces

**Northern Region - Tsaria**

Premier : Budylin Yuria

Known primarily for its cold climate and extravagant winters, Tsaria is often refered to as Central Asia's Scandanavia, as it's placement on the Northern Caspian Sea allows it to have beautifully arranged winters, along with two of the largest cities in all of Manghystan, Iskirechny and Namanarkan. Tsaria is home to a large amount of Russian nationalist who wish to reinstall the Soviet Regime in the area, an idea Russia has voiced as a possibility if Manghystan does not comply to their demands. ￼

* Mehemmon
* West Kaspiyskoye
* East Kaspiyskoye

**Western Region - Martabat**

Premier : Zere Fomenkoeva

Being the home of Manghystani culture as a whole, Martabat is home to the largest province in Manghystan, Sovo, and to many cultural groups and tribes primarily within Mayvka and Sovo proper. Martabat is too the center of power among the other regions as it holds the capital district of Beruan, allowing for Martabat to easily be the wealthiest region among the four, many of Manghystan's political figures owning estates in the rolling hills and bustling cities of Talisan and Seyaly.

* Mayvka
* Sovo
* Beruan (Capital District)

**Eastern Region - Shahyon**

Premier : Alen Maulenev

Situated within the Qarsmasi Mountains and the Tomengi Plateau, Shahyon is the only region to only hold two provinces. This has led to Shahyon being one of the most peaceful places not only in Manghystan, but in Central Asia, with a crime rate comparable to many 1st world European countries. Shayhon is often favored by parliament when it comes to provincial decisions due to its favoritism, making it a sore topic among the other 2 provinces.

* Seyenabat
* Istanara

**Southern Region - Anoonshadr**

Premier : Ebrahim Vakali

Harboring mass amounts of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic influences, Anoonshadr, often times claimed to be the Free State of Anoonshadr, is the southernmost province in Manghystan, and holds the country's largest city, Al Annahsakah, in which protests often times rock the country as a whole with their violence. Sarirsamba and Bagmanali are the two most independence driven provinces within the region, while Astanabad acts a buffer between them and the other 3 regions.

* Astanabad
* Bagmanali
* Sarirsamba

**Far Western Region (Bassipoli)**

Premier : Vasyl Yuventshenko

While considered city states under the governance of Manghystan, both Sevastopol and Kerch were bought from Ukraine in an attempt to aid them with long standing relation issues with other Eastern European nations. While their Premier has much less control over their provinces as others do, they are mostly controlled by local governments implemented by Ukraine to keep an equal parts Ukranian / Maghystani population comfortable. Since their switch of leadership to Manghystan, they have joined the ranks of the Top 100 best cities to live in list, which other Manghystani cities such as Seyaly and Beruan have been on for years.

* Sevastopol
* Kerch

## Embassies

Situated on Embassy Row within Seyaly, Sovo; the embassies of foreign countries are located to harbor foreign administrators and ambassadors from countries which Manghystan is allied with. The list goes as follows:

* 3rd Yhs'alsavecian Republic (Yhs'alsaveic)
* Delegation of Utopic Tritestan (Tritestan)
* Kingdom of Frimperium
* Republic of Kiama
* Kingdom of Rajahstan
* Peoples Republic of Suldinia
* Sovetia
* Kajistan

## Prime Minister

The current Prime Minister of Manghystan is Batyrkhan Iliyasev and is the 8th Prime Minister of the nation. The role of Prime Minister is to act as president / ruler of the nation, while the Premiers of the 4 regions primarily control parliament. Each Prime Minister and Premier may serve a 5-year term before reelection, meaning all current Premiers and Prime Minister will leave office at the same time. If a Prime Minister or Premier is to abdicate or pass while in office, a successor in the form of a Vice will take their spot, which a list of possible vice's exist to be chosen from. This vice will only be allowed to serve the remainder of their predecessor's term. The following is a list of former prime ministers.

* 1st Prime Minister, Nursultan Talgatev (1991-1996)
* 2nd Prime Minister, Daniyar Tarasov (1996-2001)
* 3rd Prime Minister, Sandugash Murateva (2001-2006)
* 4th Prime Minister, Ali Moshiri (2006-2011)
* 5th Prime Minister, Koryavin Iliyasev (2011-2014)
* 6th Prime Minister, Rahele Mehrjoo-Iliyasev (2014-2016)
* 7th Prime Minister, Amir Iliyasev (2016-2021)
* 8th Prime Minister, Batyrkhan Iliyasev (2021-Present)

Synopsis of Political History:

After Manghystani independence, the forefather of the movement, Nursultan Talgatev drove the country to freedom, drafting its constitution, making its earliest political ties, and seeing the nation through its darkest times. He passed 15 months after leaving office in 1996. He was suceeded by his top vice at the time and most dangerous political candidate, Daniyar Tarasov. PM Tarisov economized what Talgatev could not, implementing a capitalist economy with some elements of communism. During his term, he was dubbed 'The Captain of the Caspian Sea' due to his staunch attitude towards economics and how the nation would surely fail without funds to fall back on. Sandugash Murateva was one of two female Prime Ministers to enter office thanks to a strong Islamic backing in the southern regions. Many contribute the unrest of Anoonshadr to Murateva's outlook on sepratism. Following Murateva is Ali Moshiri, a moderate Prime Minister who shared some beliefs with his predecessor and tried to repair the damage her campaign left on the nation. He was however unsuccessful, as he was only able to create more of a division between Anoonshadr and the Upper Provinces to keep the sancitity between the two. In 2011 began what is dubbed 'The Iliyasev Campaign' one which is still seen to this day. Koryavin Iliyasev is elected Prime Minister, attempting to create better relations with Anoonshadr and Iran. He however perished in office due to a brain aneurism, leading to his widowed wife, Rahele Mehrjoo, an economist and lawyer to take his place for his remaining 2 years in office. After her leaving, her son, Amir Iliyasev was elected (albeit unfairly), in which he left the conflict between the southern regions alone, focusing more on the economy and development, often called 'Little Daniyar'. It wasn't until the COVID-19 Pandemic did Iliyasev fail to appear to his people, as his response to the ordeal caused the death of millions within the nation, leading to his forced abdication, only months before reelection. His brother, Batyrkhan Iliyasev was a fan favorite, as him and his vice, Budylin Yuria were loved throughout the nation for their humanitarian efforts, and attempts to reform the Manghystani political system. Though while many were skeptical about allowing a fourth Iliyasev to run for PM, he has in recent years dealt with the Anoonshadr Conflict more than all other Prime Ministers combined, and with the help of his compliant Premiers, he is able to deal with the uprisings with ease.

## Alliances

The following is a list of alliances which Manghystan is a part of and what they aim at preventing / preforming.

**ABRA (Asian Biological Research Alliance)**

This alliance allows free access of research among nations involved, whether it be ecological, marine, or aero. Travel of researchers and students sponsored by this program will be paid in full by the program's funds and scholarships.

Members :

* Manghystan
* Suldinia
* Kajistan
* Rajahstan

## International Airports

The following is a list of airports within Manghystan and their locations. A Manghystania visa / passport is accepted at all international airports.

* Khromov International Airport (KHO) - Namanarkan, East Kaspiskoye
* Iliyasev International Airport (IIA) - Beruan City, Beruan
* Jeaneva International Airport (JEN) - Talisan, Mayvka
* New Serikbek International Airport (SBK) - Seyaly, Sovo
* Heztau International Airport (HAU) - Raan, Seyenabat
* Tal Afariya International Airport (TAI) - Hidand, Astanabad
* Beni Madari International Airport (MIR) - Al Annasakah, Sarirsamba