Zaktopia

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 210,000,000 people. It’s capital city is New Zork (Named after the ancient Zinkonist town of Zork) with an estimated population of 28,000,000 people. Zaktopia is made up of 12 different states each with their own laws and local governments. The current president of Zaktopia is Delté Kandio. The presidential residence is The House of Chieftains. The Top Zaktopian Government Officials can be found in this link.

## 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.

Zaktopia became a model nation, excelling in many categories such as Human Rights and Freedom of Speech whilst also maintaining a thriving economy and good relations with its neighbours. As of 2010, Zaktopias government was mostly free from corruption and encouraged freedom of religion and opposed discrimination based on gender, race and orientation. Zaktopia was a driving force behind the eradication of fossil fuels during the 2010s when Climate Change was becoming a serious global issue, pledging to cut emissions to NET Zero by 2050. Relations with Sweatingrad and other neighbouring countries began to strain when the 2018 Refugee Crisis began after a local recession. The number of undocumented citizens within Zaktopia rose by 75% within a single year.

When Covid-19 first emerged in the city of Wuhan, Zaktopia took the stance of much of the developed world and refused to implement harsh restrictions. In March 2021, a new Conservative Party known as the National People's Party of Zaktopia, led by right wing politician Delté Kandio, took the place of the more moderate former Conservative party and promised the country that it would fix all the problems that the Covid-19 Pandemic had caused. They were elected 2 months later with a landslide victory in the Emergency General Election in light of the Pandemic and Kandio became the President of Zaktopia. In the months that followed they began to implement restrictions that they claimed would save the country from foreign meddling such as Tighter Immigration Laws and the illegalisation of recreational cannabis. They also implemented a strict lockdown, cutting the entire country off from the rest of the world and not allowing people to leave their home unless an emergancy occurred. This insighted mass protests across the country which were dispersed using rubber bullets and tear gas. This was condemned by the international community. Although the lockdown was controversial, it worked and virtually eradicated the virus within the country. There is currently a strict quarantining system in place in the country which requires residents to be isolated in hospitals if detected to have the disease.

Many extremist groups are terrorising the deserts and remote regions of Zaktopia calling for the resortation of the Zaktopian Empire to its former glory. The government is currently doing their best to quell these uproars before they can take root.

## Diversity in Zaktopia

Zaktopia is one of 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)

In 2021, after the Conservative Party were elected into power, new immigration laws were imposed, restricting the flow of immigrants coming into the country due to public pressure ,growing anti-immigrant sentiment and the rise of ultra-nationalist factions within Zaktopia. Immigration laws now resemble countries such as Japan rather than the former Western European laws.

## Military

Zaktopia is a major world power and is the third strongest military on Earth by military might. The current Secretary of Defence is Ondigo Naruno. The Zaktopian military is now one of the most modern militaries in the world and has one of the largest nuclear arsenals on Earth due to the mass production of them in the aftermath of the Covid-19 Epidemic and increasing globular tensions. The Zaktopian military is ranked as the 3rd greatest military in the world. Zaktopian Special Forces have conducted operations in some of the most hostile places on Earth such as Western Europe, South-East Asia and the Middle East. The average zaktopian soldier is equipped with ZK-63 automatic rifle (which holds 60 alloyed lead bullets and a has a zoomable scope), a 45 caliber XR-8 pistol (which holds 12 light bullets, an iron sight), and a handheld melee dagger with a cushioned grip. Snipers are equipped with a state of the art 50 caliber ZX-90 which has a hybrid thermal scope and bipod mounted, this refined model of the ZX-90 also comes with a custom barrel and a suppressor. The ZX-90 is among the best and cheapest high quality sniper rifles in the world. Special Forces have a more customised and specialised version of the standard issue, they are also equipped with night vision goggles.

## 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 2013. 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 pre pandemic. And sometimes in winter, it can experience very cold days, and sometimes, in the northwest, bring snow, like the famous event in 2002 when the Zaktopian capital New Zork was covered in 25 centimetres of snow from a blizzard that unexpectedly travelled north from Joshinstreet to Zaktopia. Due to the lack of snow moving facilities, much of the capital was shut down for the day.

## Human Development and Rights

Zaktopia is ranked very high on the human development index (HDI) along with many other developed countries. It is ranked 0.924 placing it at number 9 behind the likes of Germany and Japan. But ahead of the U.S. The average life expectancy is 78 years. The average years of schooling is 13 years. Joshinstreet 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 is an ongoing epidemic within Zaktopia due to the rise of anti-asian right wing groups and allegations that the new Zaktopian Government discriminates against minorities. Zaktopia is a leader in LGBTQ+ rights in the continent of Zedici, however it is speculated that the new government will be considering making same-sex marriage illegal due their conservative views. The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement in the West gave way to the Asian Lives Matter and White Lives Matter movements in Zaktopia. Some of these protests have escalated to riots and have been quelled using water cannons. The new Zaktopian Administration has refused to give its opinion on these movements which prompt some to believe that their opinion is not favourable. Some are claiming that the new Zaktopian Administration more closely resembles a Fascist Dictatorship than a Liberal, Developed Nation.