Jangwali

Jangwali (native name TBD) officially the Republic of Jangwali, is a country in northern Kasare bordering the Shazabi Ocean to the north. It expands over a total land area of 454,735 square kilometres (175,574 sq mi.), and is surrounded on all southward-facing sides by the Trans-Kasaren Mountains running along the continent's northern coast. The country has an estimated population of 12.4 million as of 2020, and three capital cities, with the, , and branches of government based in Kiribala, Mfereji, and Emembe respectively, the largest of which is the city of Kirbala.

Prehistory
The territory that encompasses present-day Jangwali was first inhabited c. 68,000 BCE by early humans who arrived in the area by migrating along the northern coast of Kasare from western Jimmada. These humans originally concentrated all along the north Kasaren shores, with no evidence of them ever venturing south until much later on. It was around this time that communities emerged in the region, continuously remaining around the coastal areas of the continent. Some s found within the cave system of the North Kasaren Mountain Range date back as far back as 63,000 BCE, and are indicative of an early human migration taking place around this time, however, based on archeological sites of the era, most communities still remained in area that only stretched nearly 100 meters away from the shoreline at all times, with more permanent sites found near the mountains dating back to this time period being little to none. It is estimated that between 60,000 and 50,000 BCE these hunter-gatherer societies began to grow in size, eventually covering a territory of nearly 500,000 square kilometers (193,050 sq mi) in size, and occupying most of the north Kasaren coastal region. With the increase in population, so did the need for larger quantities of land, resources and food. It is estimated that this very need for best suited land, climate and resources was the launching point for an expansion and mass migration westward, eventually resulting in humans reaching west Kasare and settling along the region's coast and interior c. 50,000–45,000 BCE. Between 45,000 and 35,000 years ago, the humans in the area around present-day Jangwali developed modes of short maritime transportation, enabling them to venture out to sea and eventually develop as a new way to obtain food, an activity that would go on to become an integral part of the lifestyle for the civilizations in the region. The appearance of early temporary settlements can be traced back to this time period, evidencing a slow merge into a more lifestyle, which has been estimated to be caused, among other things, by the continuous inability to migrate south beyond the mountain range. Mosi cultures began to develop around 30,000–25,000 BCE, present mainly around the area that encompasses Jangwali's eastern in the present day. Mosi cultures quickly organized into tribes and over time developed what can be regarded as the first stone tools in the region.

With the start of the 10th millennium BCE, sedentary communities started to become increasingly more common as humans developed in the region for the first time. Around this time, became a staple among Mosi cultures, particularly the production of  and vases. As different tribes claimed larger extensions of arable land to settle and produce food, the region's first large-scale conflicts began to arise, evidenced in particular by archeological remains found at the foot of the southern mountain range. Most of these conflicts are estimated to have taken place in what is now northern Jangwali and the former dry land that stood north of the present-day Jangwalian shore. This region is believed to have been among the most fertile land in the region and possibly the continent, with the rivers flowing northward into the Shazabi Ocean forming corridor-like delta along the coast. Between the 9th and 5th millennium, sea levels began to rise to modern measurements as the world's came to an end. Humans living during this time in the former delta region were slowly forced inward as the ocean claimed the land that had once been settled by Mosi communities. Today, several archeological sites have been found right off the coast of northern Kasare indicative of long-term human presence in the former land, and their eventual migration south. As the strip of habitable land between the mountains and the ocean narrowed further, this resulted in larger conflicts and fights for resources between the north Kasaren communities, each of which sought to take the largest portion of land for its people.

Simultaneous to this time of conflict, the first cities in the region began to arise, many of which would end up coming together whether through mutual agreement or forceful conquering. It was during this period between the 5th and 3rd millennium BCE, that the Mbahala civilization emerged, which would go on to become one of the most prominent and powerful civilizations in Kasare at the time.

Early Dynastic Period
The Mbahala civilization emerged sometime during the late 5th millennium BCE, and continued to properly develop into a civilization until the early 3rd millennium BCE. The first Mbahalan settlement is believed to have existed somewhere in Jangwali's western salient, near the city of Mpevu. From there, Mbahalan people advanced their way east through the conquering and integration of ancient cities into their trade and control network. By the 4th millennium, most of present-day western Jangwali was under Mbahalan influence, with its epicenter of power being centered around the Nyingiji Delta, which would go on to become the site where the Mbahalans would remain for most of their history. The start of the Early Dynastic Period of Mbahala is presumed to be sometime between the years 4,080 and 4,030 BCE when the 1st Mbahalan Dynasty came to power in the region. During the Early Dynastic Period, Mbahala only continued to venture further east and west, eventually covering a territory that stretched from present-day [Western Neighbour] to eastern Jangwali, over a land area estimated to have reached around 300,000 square kilometers (115,800 sq mi), making it one of the largest civilizations at the time. By the start of the 3rd millennium BCE, Mbahala was one of the most advanced civilizations in the region, having developed a, mathematics, astrology, , and early. During this time, the Mbahalans were able to develop a maritime trade network across the Upeondani Bay that, at its peak, connected the cities situated in the present-day provinces of Dishaskazini to the west to the ones in Macheleo to the east. This form of trade was eventually divided into smaller networks, allowing individual Mbahalan cities to trade with other north Kasaren civilizations. During the 6th Mbahalan dynasty, it is believed that the temple of Mwezi ya Watu first began to undergo construction before being finished sometime during the 7th dynasty. Mwezi ya Watu is regarded as one of the oldest large-scale structures in Kasare, and one of the most well-preserved in modern times. The construction of the temple signifies what [TBD demonym] theologists and historians estimate to be the early start of the Mwenzinghetia religion. The last significant contribution from the early dynasties in Mbahala is the Mbahalan calendar, created in the 29th century BCE, under the 9th dynasty, setting its starting date sometime around 5822 BCE, two thousand years before the existence of Mbahala.

Late Dynastic Period
The start of the 2dn millennium BCE gave way to the Late Dynastic Period of Mbahala. The official division between these two periods is the transition from the 14th to the 15th dynasties. During this time, Mbahala switched to a more aggressive approach to foreign relations as Chief Mwinyi ya Ufinyanzi rose to power c. 1980 BCE. It was under the 15th Mbahalan dynasty that the civilization was able to expand southward beyond the Trans-Kasaren Mountains and into present-day southern Jangwali. With this newly gained expansionary prowess, Mbahala began a process of annexations and conquering of lands that had, prior to its invasion, maintained what were presumed to be good relations with them. Archeologists and historians believe most of these annexations to have been rather peaceful as opposed to outright invasions, however, evidence exists of Mbahalan people fighting seemingly small wars with neighboring civilizations and raiding a large amount of city-states that existed around the core territory of the country. It was also around this time that numerous states and port cities began to emerge along the north Kasaren coast as part of the region's rapid development. This prompted Mbahala to utilize its local maritime trade network system on a regional scale, over time asserting influence and gaining control throughout the ports of the continent's northern coast, reaching as far as western Alero and the easternmost tip of Kasare.

With the rise of the 19th dynasty, Mbahala had become one of the most prosperous civilizations in Kasare at the time, having asserted influence and control over most, if not all of the states that existed within the northern shores. By the 14th century BCE, Mbahala became a patrolling power of the northern Kasaren coast, able to redirect a portion of the earnings from other cities to the Mbahalan capital. Despite this, the Mbahalan territory would expand at a much slower rate in comparison to its quick economic and political advance on the region. The so-called 'Golden Age of Mbahala' would see the start of its demise with the fall of the 21st dynasty in the mid to late 12th century. During the dynastical transition between the Zengi and the Pambo, 20th and 21st dynasties respectively, certain coastal regions of Mbahala would try and regain autonomy of their trade, ports and markets. Though none of the separatist attempts would come out successfully, the social and political landscape of the country would see itself changed for the remainder of Mbahalan history, as the central government began to lose grip on some of its peripheral territories. Mbahala entered a civil war in the early 10th century, a few years after the rise of the 23rd Mbahalan dynasty, which would result in the territorial division of the state and giving way to two successor countries Nyotawa and Angajiwe.

Government
The Republic of Jangwali is a  consisting of ten districts, comprised by a total of 40 provinces. The head of state is the President of Jangwali who is elected jointly with a vice president, both of whom have a 4-year after presidential elections. The Constitution of Jangwali is, and separates the government into three branches, the , the , and the.

Executive
As the head of state, the president has the power to dissolve Congress, appoint or remove members of the Supreme Court, and is tasked with the formation of the Council of Ministers, oftentimes simply referred to as the Council. Upon the creation of the position, presidents would also hold the title of of the Armed Forces of Jangwali, however, this was changed during the constitutional reform of 1989. After presidential elections, the vice president becomes one of two Chairmen of the Congress, whose job is to oversee and preside over all legislative sessions, during which they are referred to as President of the Chamber of Deputies, or simply President. The vice president will supersede the president in times of absence, illness, and/or sudden death. The Council of Ministers is the body comprised by the ministers of Jangwali, all of whom are the respective heads of the governmental offices known as. The ministers have a four year term, and cannot be appointed for a position at the Council more than two consecutive times.

The Executive power of Jangwali is comprised of a president, a vice president, and a Council of ministers. As per constitutional law, the president is to be elected every 4 years and hold no more than two consecutive terms in office, and run jointly with a candidate for vice president. Before 1995, the president could only be elected if they adhered to the Jarader faith, however, this was changed after the TBD Civil War, which called for constitutional reform and resulted in the establishment of. As head of state, the president has the power to dissolve Congress, with support from ⅔ of the Council, appoint members of the Supreme Court, and is tasked with the formation of the Council of Ministers. Originally, the head of state would also hold the title of of the Armed Forces, but was also changed during the constitutional reform of 1996, and is now a title held by the vice president during peacetime, and the general chief during wartime. Upon election, the vice president also becomes one of two Chairmen of Congress for the Chamber of Deputies, whose job is to oversee and preside over all legislative sessions taking place in said chamber, time during which they are referred to as President of the Chamber of Deputies, or simply President. The vice president will supersede the president in times of absence, illness, and/or sudden death, however, they are not considered a part of the Council of Ministers, which is only formed by the president and the ministers.

The Council of Ministers is formed and reshaped every four years by each newly elected president. Ministers, who are the government officials responsible for administering the departments known as ministries, don’t have a term limit, and so long as the president doesn’t remove them from their position they will remain in the Council and as head of their respective ministry. As of 2022, the Council of Onyango has a total of 13 ministers.

Legislature
The National Congress of Jangwali is the legislative branch of the government. Its composition is, constituted by a 33-seat Senate and a TBD-seat Chamber of Deputies. The Senate, whose members (senators) are elected to six-year terms renewable by thirds every two years, is the and consists of three representatives from each district. The Chamber of Deputies, whose members (deputies) are elected to four-year terms, is the and is apportioned according to population of each province, and renews its members by halves every two years. The National Congress meets at the Congressional Palace in the legislative capital city of Mfereji. The Chamber of Deputies is presided by the vice president of Jangwali as chairman, referred to as the President of the Chamber of Deputies, meanwhile, the Senate is presided over by the prime minister, also referred to as President of the Senate, whose position, unlike in other systems of governments, is entirely part of the Legislature and cannot exercise authority or power outside of it. The prime minister is the leader of the or  that holds the most seats at the Chamber of Deputies, and their term of office is dependent on their fellow party members in charge of selecting a party leader, however, once a prime minister has started their term at Congress, they cannot be removed for four years.

Judiciary
The judiciary branch of government in Jangwali works under a hierarchical system atop which stands the Supreme Court. The members comprising the Supreme Court are called Justices, of which there are nine, who can only be appointed by the president with the agreement of at least two thirds of the present Senate members in a session convened for that purpose, and are removed by an process called kesikisiasa ("political trial"), initiated by the Chamber of Deputies and carried out by the Senate, exclusively on grounds of improper behavior. The Supreme Court functions as a last resort tribunal, and its rulings cannot be appealed. However, per constitutional law, the Supreme Court can be granted original jurisdiction in cases that deal with the interpretation of the Constitution (for example, it can overturn a law passed by Congress if deemed unconstitutional). Every four years, the title of Head Justice is passed on from one Justice to another in a repetitive cycle. The Head Justice oversees and presides over the Supreme Court, and is in charge of breaking any and all ties that may occur during judicial voting.

As maximum interpreter of the Constitution, the Supreme Court sets the precedent for all lower courthouses and tribunals across the country. There are two types of courthouses in Jangwali. The, also known as courts of first instance, have original jurisdiction and their rulings can be appealed. During trials in the first instance, cases are heard and their outcome decided by a single judge, who, in certain cases, is advised by a formed by randomly selected civilians. Rulings made by trial courts can be appealed at any or court of second instance. Unlike courts of first instance where a case is overseen by a single judge, appellate courts are formed by chambers comprising three judges each. During trial, the chamber will reach a verdict through voting, in which none of the judges can abstain. Rulings reached by appellate courts can only be appealed to the Supreme Court if the majority of its Justices agree to reopen the case, or to the National Chambers, which are a group of ten chambers all formed by five judges, that deal with specific civil and social aspects of the law (Family, Commerce, Crime, Labor, Environment, Immigration, Ownership, Military, Education, and Health). Rulings made by National Chambers are final and cannot be appealed under any circumstances.

Administrative divisions
The Republic of Jangwali is divided into 10 districts, all of which are further divided into a total of 40 provinces. In Jangwali, the districts and the provinces co-exist as the country's first-level subdivisions. The heads of the provincial governments, or governors, form the District Assembly upon election to best take decisions for their provinces while considering the district as a whole. Despite not being a province, the capital city of Kiribala is categorized as Special Metropolitan Area and has a seat at the District Assembly along with the Zaidi Kiribala province, of which it is a part of, and the rest of the provinces in the district.

Military
The TBD National Guard (TBD native name) are the standing military forces of Jangwali. They are by the Military Council, which in turn is headed by the vice president, and the general chief as second-in-command; however, the president may pass over commanding responsibility to the general chief whenever they see fit. Military administration is overseen by the Ministry of Defence, directed by the Minister of Defence. As of 2022, the National Guard's expenditure amounts to 3.4% of the total, or around Ꝟ9.3 billion, and it's divided into the National Army, the National Navy, and the National Air Forces. Per new constitutional law, is only mandatory for all male citizens born before 1 January 2000, making it optional for the younger generations and onward. The National Guard had an active personnel of 789,950, and a reserve of 554,520 as of December of 2021.

The TBD National Guard started off as a organized by Mwenzi citizens in Agarad Jawwal in 1907, a decade before the country's independence. The then called Mwenzi Vigilantes (TBD native name), was formed majorly by ethnically Mwenzi people aged between 21-31, fueled by the Mwenzi Revival that was characteristic of the early 20th century during which the younger generations sought out to restore the Mwenzi cultural practices and traditions through the replacement of the ongoing Agar rule. It was within this framework that the Mwenzi Vigilantes was formed, and most of these very ideologies have been carried into the present as the foundation of the TBD National Guard upon its official formation as the national armed forces in 1917. This ideological system has resulted in many instances of and aggression toward Manuak citizens that wish to or had to join the military due to conscription laws. The National Guard has had an active role in the country's history since 1907, including its participation in colonial removal from Jawwal with the help of Riyatian military, or its role in the TBD Civil War that lasted between 1930 and 1995.

Demographics
The Republic of Jangwali has a total population of 11,998,692 as per the last census in 2015, and an estimated population of 12,493,303 as of 2020. The capital and largest city is Kiribala, with a population of over 1 million people. Mwenzi people make up the largest portion of the population at 67%, followed by Manuak people at 31%. Religiously, the population is almost entirely evenly split, with 55% of all religious persons adhering to Mwenzinghetia, and 45% adhering to H'Ejrad, however these statistics don't take into account irreligious people who make up an estimated 1.4% of the population. The country's official languages are [TBD conlang] and Manuak, however, bills have been presented at Congress on multiple occasions over the years to remove Manuak as one of the nation's official languages. This has worked to no avail.