Aonach

Democratic Republic of Aonach Aonach
Flag
Location of Aonach in Internatia.
Capital and largest city	Láirge
Official languages	Aonachian, French and English
Demonym	Aonachian
Government	Constitutional Democracy
Republic Formed 20th century (1992)
Area
• Total	450,217 km2 (173,830 sq mi)
Population
• 2013 estimate	14,514,670
• Density	32.29/km2 (83.6/sq mi)
Currency	Schilling (AOS)
Time zone	FIT (UTC+3:00)
Date format	DD/MM/YY
Drives on the	left
Calling code	57
Internet TLD	.ac

Aonach, officially the Democratic Republic of Aonach, is a sovereign nation in South Internatia. Its mainland is bordered to the North and East by DPR Jindalea, to the West by Canedonia and to the South by the Southern Ocean. It also completely surrounds the nation of Swelatie.

Aonach is the seventh-largest in Internatia as a whole. With a total population of around 14 million, it is the eighteenth most-populous country in Internatia, and one of the least densely populated nations in Internatia. Aonach is a constitutional democracy organized in the form of a parliamentary republic with its capital in Láirge, the nation's largest city and the main cultural and commercial center .

Aonachian citizens enjoy a high standard of living, with the country performing well in international rankings of education, health care, life expectancy, civil liberties, and human development. Aonach has been a member of the Internatian Free Trade Association (IFTA) since 2013. It enjoys good relations with all nations in Internatia, and enjoys close relations with its neighbours.

Etymology

The name 'Aonach' comes from the Irish word of the same meaning, which is 'marketplace'. The origins of this name are thought to be linked to the formation of a market town on the river Gabhann in the 12th century. As this river exits Internatia through Aonach, it was thought to be a vital trading port for settlers in this area. The city of Láirge was developed in this very site.

Geography

Aonach is a mountainous nation, with the highest peak being Mont Cnoc, located in the state of Átha, in the north of the nation. The height of this peak is 5486 ft or 1672.13 m. This peak is located in the Chaîne Sléibhte, both the highest and longest range in the nation of Aonach.

There are three major rivers located in the nation, and two of these are considered vital rivers in the southern region of Internatia. Both of these exit Internatia through Aonach (specifically Béál) and into the Southern Ocean, and are therefore crucial to the Aonachian economy. The longest river is the Gabhann river, which Láirge is built on. The length of the river is 512 km.

As can be seen from the map, Átha lacks a major river in it's territory and as a result of the mountainous terrain and small size, it is the most sparsely populated state in Aonach.

As previously mentioned, the nation shares its borders to the North and East with DPR Jindalea and with Canedonia to the west. It completely surrounds, and indeed landlocks the nation of LM Lazovi. Both nations share common cultural and linguistic ties, as well as a close political relationship.

Climate

Most of Aonach has a temperate seasonal climate in which humid northerly winds predominate. The climate is moderated by the Southern Ocean Drift. This warmer water affects the areas bordering the Sea; consequently in the south the climate is oceanic. Tikata gets an average of 721 mm (28 in) precipitation per year. Rainfall occurs year-round, with no obligatory dry season. Winters are mild and summers tend to be warm, temperatures can exceed 20 °C (68 °F).

The north has a more continental climate; winters can be very cold and summers very warm, and longer dry periods can occur. Central Aonach is a transition regions which vary from moderately oceanic to continental.

Politics

Aonach is a constitutional republic with a parliamentary system of government. The Oireachtas is the national parliament composed of the President of Ireland and the two Houses of the Oireachtas: Seanad Aonach (Senate) and Dáil Aonach (House of Representatives). Áras an Uachtaráin is the official residence of the President of Aonach, while the houses of the Oireachtas meet in Láirge.

The President serves as head of state, and is elected for a seven-year term and may be re-elected once. The President is primarily a figurehead, but is entrusted with certain constitutional powers with the advice of the Council of State. The office has absolute discretion in some areas, such as referring a bill to the Supreme Court for a judgement on its constitutionality. The current President is Caoimhghín MacRisteard.

The Prime Minister serves as the head of government and is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Aonach. All Prime Ministers that have served as the leader of the political party are the ones that gains the most seats in national elections. It has become customary for coalitions to form a government. The current Prime Minister is Emma Bartoli.

Administrative divisions

Aonach comprises of four states. Each state has its own state constitution and is largely autonomous in regard to its internal organization.

Constituent states

	Flag	State	Area (km²)	Population	Pop. per km²	Capital
Átha Béal Árann Géan
		Árann	142,100	4,450,000	31.35	Saint-Germain
		Átha	60,207	850,000	14.12	Gheimhridh
		Béal	171,250	7,500,000	43.79	Láirge
		Géan	76,800	1,750,000	22.79	Billancourt

Demographics

With an estimated population of 14 million people in July 2013, Aonach is the 18th most populous country in Internatia.