Dao Thom

Democratic Republic of Dao Thom Cộng hòa dân chủ Đào Thơm
Flag	Coat of arms
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Motto: Tự do - Thịnh vượng - Hạnh phúc Freedom - Prosperity - Happiness
Anthem: Tháng ba của tự do "March of Liberty"
Locator map
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Capital city	sample_city
Largest city	Ben Giang
Official language	Daothomese
Other languages
Ethnic group
Religion	TBD
Demonym(s)	Daothomese
Government
Government Type	Unitary socialist republic
President	Ho Van Minh
Premier	Tôn Thất Đính
Legislature	Supreme Assembly
Establishment
Colonised by Auresia	7355 RH
Area
Total	324,980.87 km2 km2
Water %	3.7%
Population
Total	41,831,505
Density	128.72/km2/km2
Economy
Economy type	Consumer socialist
GDP (total)	Ꞡ 369,471,793,574.56
GDP per capita	Ꞡ 8,832.38
Currency	()
Inequality index	TBD
Development index	TBD
Other information
Time zone	TBD
Driving side	left
Calling code
Internet code	.dao
Nation number	{{{nation number}}}

The Democratic Republic of Dao Thom (Daothomese: Cộng hòa dân chủ Đào Thơm), also referred to colloquially as Dao Thom or the Fragrant Isles, is a country in western Raia. It is an island cluster situated near the centre of the Shangti Ocean. Hue Loc is the nation's capital and its largest city is Ben Giang.

Dao Thom is one of the older members of the International Socialist League.

Etymology

The name of the nation literally means "Fragrant Isles", so named for its lush, colourful, aromatic flora and the cultural meanings many of the plants hold. The people themselves, the Daothomese, are literally the "people of the Fragrant Isles."

History

Early history

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Colonial era

The island nation was first colonised by Auresia in 7355 RH, when a company colony of AOCMI, who named the islands after the leader of their expedition, Giuseppe M. Andrea. Establishing its trade legation in the small city of Da Lam (Đà Lâm), the company sought to exploit the potential for dye and sugar production. Over the next forty years the AOCMI established its dye trade, though due to the limited size of the settlement, it would be nearly twenty years before said trade reached consistently prosperous levels. Peratolian missionaries soon followed the AOCMI merchants and established small communities elsewhere as they tried to convert the local inhabitants. Settlements were largely only established on the main island, then called Saint Ananas Island, which had been named as such by the missionaries. Domestically, Imperial control was relatively light, and the Daothomese were allowed to handle their own affairs as long as they didn't violate Imperial law.

In 7397 RH the islands were annexed by Anisora after Auresia’s defeat in the Auresio-Anisoran War (7395-97 RH) under the terms of the Treaty of Oseidon. Da Lam was seized by Anisoran sailors and marines in 7396 and the remaining Auresian settlements on the islands were taken by mid-7397. The annexation of the islands provided Anisora with her first base in the central Shangti and would grant her significant strategic opportunities for the growing Imperial Navy and the empire's interests in the region. The territory was officially handed over to 21 Vetrun 7398 when the new governor was installed in Da Lam and a contingent of Anisoran soldiers established the first garrison. Once Anisoran control was established, the central island was renamed Exemplar Iurran (Esemplare Juranno) Island, one of the canonical Sixteen Exemplars.

While the Anisorans could not provide as much capital investment into the islands’ economy as AOCMI, merchants did make use of the infrastructure established by the Auresians and did their best to expand it. Over the next century the islands’ economy grew slowly but steadily, becoming an established producer of luxury dyes as well as sugar and silk. During the latter years of the Pan-Anarian War small deposits of oil were found all over the islands which brought a significant increase in investment from Anisora that lead to modest oil production. As the PAW raged and isolated from the decades-long conflict by great distance, the Daothomese began to quietly push against the continued Anisoran presence in the isles, and peaceful, civil disobedience began to increase. From 7554 RH, these protests stoppages were led by Lê Hồng Khiêm, who became recognised as the leader of the Popular Revolution. Despite being only 33 years old, he was proving an effective public speaker and talented at taking the pulse of the public. He penned several pamphlets calling for the Anisorans to leave their islands, and called on people to peacefully protest until they did so.

When the PAW ended in 7552 RH, the Revolution began to gather steam. Two events in the next two years - the departure of the Anisoran navy's Shangti squadron in early 7553 and Lê receiving and reading a copy of In the Cause of the People by Aleksandr Belikov in 7554 - would be the catalysts for a more vocal movement. Flyers and posters began appearing everywhere, demanding the Anisorans remove themselves from Dao Thom and allow the people to govern themselves. His flyers likewise spoke of the need for the nation to forge a new path, where the people alone were the arbiters of the nation's future. Eventually, a copy of a formal petition penned by Lê with hundreds of signatures is delivered to the Anisoran governor in mid-7556 RH. Tensions reached a boiling point suddenly in early 7557 when protestors in Quy Thiet were rustled by Anisoran colonial police and it devolved into a brawl. By the time the situation was brought under control, several dozen Daothomese and numerous colonial police were injured, two persons were dead as the result of a rush, and the chief constable was sacked for failing to quietly contain the protests. Lê Hồng Khiêm openly spoke against the aggressive tactics used by both sides and said the only solution to the nation's desire for independence was a peaceful transition.

The Popular Revolution would ultimately succeed when, in mid-7558, a combination of domestic post-PAW pressures and the fallout of several smaller but similar incidents to Quy Thiet forced the Anisoran government to announce a full withdrawal from the islands that took effect on the first day of 7559. Lê Hồng Khiêm received the formal documents from the Anisoran governor in a simple ceremony and was on the docks to see his departure that afternoon. Dao Thom was declared free and independent on that day.

Modern era

In 7560, the Provisional People's Government of Dao Thom (Chính phủ nhân dân lâm thời Đào Thơm) was established in Hue Loc. The nation itself was simply called the State of Dao Thom (Bang Đào Thơm). While Lê Hồng Khiêm gave his support to the government, he was not directly involved in its work, preferring to withdraw to his home in Nam O and continue his studies into socialism and his writing. He refused several pleas to join but would offer his advice and guidance when asked. Between 7560 and 7568, the provisional government made gradual strides in stabilising the country. Initial efforts focused on ensuring that foreign trade remained largely unchanged, which enabled the economy to continue with little disruption and continued to bring in funds which granted the government leeway to develop needed infrastructure, improving national roads and railway routes, repairing and modernising vital bridges and ports, and also allowing improvements to schools, medical centres, and other vital facilities.

The loose unification the provisional government brought gave the nation a slowly improving foundation but concerns over social shortcomings and holes in the nation's efforts to strengthen the economy while enabling the people greater freedom became a new priority. Discussions over how to address these shortcomings produced wide and varied proposals. It wouldn't be until 7575 that the shift toward socialism, which would be remembered in the nation's history as the "Hundred Small Steps" (Trăm Bước Nhỏ), would begin. In mid-Halyga of that year, Lê Hồng Khiêm traveled by ship to Arvor, where he was able to meet with several of the Founders of the ADR, including Aleksandr Belikov (who was in his second term as premier), Ivana Ustinova (serving as minister of health), and Vasiliy Kalinin (serving as minister of finance). Over the course of several days, sometimes in private meetings and sometimes over a meal, he discussed the philosophy of socialism and the methods for implementing it with them. He attended several sessions of the Congress of People's Deputies and met with officials from several agencies. When he returned to Dao Thom the following month, he arranged meetings with several members of the Council of State.

In his meetings, Lê and the council began to plan the Hundred Steps programme, formulating a gradual transition into socialist government. A constitution was drawn up in the People's Consultative Congress of 7576, and after several drafts and clarifications, the constitution was formally signed by people's representatives from every province and became the supreme law of the new Democratic Republic of Dao Thom on 1 Vetrun 7577. Hue Loc was officially named the new capital of the nation. While he insisted on no formal role in the nation, Lê Hồng Khiêm was elected its first president. Phạm Mạnh Hùng was the first premier.

Arvor was the first nation to formally grant the new socialist state diplomatic recognition, sending an ambassador two months later. As time went on and Arvor's economy and industrial base continued to grow, it began to lend technical and economic support to its new ally, despite the distance, and the aid allowed the nation to gradually diversify its own industries. By 7585, the nation had established its own national healthcare system, the Public Health Service (Dịch vụ y tế công cộng) and had established a standardised, national education curriculum. By 7600, the nation had fully modernised its schools and built a new network of clinics, medical centres, and opened five new universities.

As of current year, Dao Thom is a stable and prosperous nation, if small and modest in comparison to some of the greater states in the region and around the world. But a combination of careful industrial growth and financial planning, combined with a burgeoning tourism industry have enabled the republic to enjoy success in its own way.

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Government and politics

The government of Dao Thom, formally known as the National Government (Chính phủ quốc gia), is unitary. Policy is set at the national level, and the provinces, districts, and municipalities are responsible for enacting these laws and standards.

Executive

The president (Chủ tịch) is the popularly elected head of state. They perform a wide range of ceremonial duties and have specific political powers which they exercise in certain situations. They serve as the foremost representative of the nation to the world and are responsible for ensuring that the government and its officials perform their duties in strict observance of the constitutional law. The current president is Ho Van Minh.

The cabinet and executive branch of the nation is the Council of Government (Hội đồng Chính phủ). It consists of the premier (Thủ tướng) and the fifteen ministers (bộ trưởng) who oversee each branch of the bureaucracy and their relevant business. They are collectively responsible for the daily management of state business and co-ordinating and enacting policy in accordance with legislative direction. The current premier is Tôn Thất Đính.

Legislative

The Supreme Assembly (Hội đồng tối cao) is the national, unicameral legislature of the nation. Its 319 members, known as representatives (tiêu biểu) are elected to a five-year term. The Assembly is recognised by the constitution as the highest authority in the nation, responsible for formulating, debating, and passing the laws of the nation. It likewise grants approval for nominations to a range of high offices, including the ministers of the Council of Government, top military officers, and the directors of key agencies and offices.

Judicial

The Court of Appeal (Tòa phúc thẩm) is the highest court in the nation. It is the final body of judicial review for all criminal and civil matters. Its five members are nominated by the premier, approved by the Assembly, and sworn into office by the president. They serve a maximum of twenty years or until turning 75, whichever happens first.

Administrative divisions

Dao Thom is separated into three tiers of administrative subdivisions, from highest to lowest: the province (tỉnh), the district (huyện), and the municipality (đô thị). There are eleven districts in every province. Municipalities include the cities, towns, and villages of the nation.

Law and justice

As is common with socialist nations, Dao Thom has a single, unified legal system. The courts are required to address all cases and all concerns equally, work to deter crime at every opportunity, ensure correctional discipline is handed down to those found guilty of criminal offences, that those with social or familial troubles are able to receive the support they need, and that those with serious psychological distress or difficulties receive the care and treatment they need. All legal and judicial oversight is handled through the Ministry of Justice (Bộ Tư pháp).

Law enforcement in the nation is divided into the same tiers as the courts system.

Military

The Armed Forces of Dao Thom (Lực lượng vũ trang Đào Thơm) are the active military services of the nation, dedicated to the defence of the republic and its citizens. It is divided between the Daothomese Ground Force (Lực lượng mặt đất của người Daothome), the Daothomese Navy (Hải quân Daothome), and the Daothomese Air Force (Lực lượng Không quân Daothomese). While the nation produces its own small arms and ordnance, it purchases ships and aircraft from its largest ally, Arvor.

Internally, the nation also has the Dao Thom Self-Defence Force (Lực Lượng Tự Vệ Đảo Thơm), which doubles as the active reserve forces of the nation as well as an internal militia able to respond to emergency and disaster situations. In wartime, these forces maintain domestic military policing and security functions.

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Energy

Thanks to investment and support from Arvor, Dao Thom has a highly modernised energy production network. Approximately one-third of the country's electricity needs are met by nuclear power, with the remainder being sourced from solar, wind, and hydro. With assistance from Gosvlast, the Hà Binh Nuclear Reprocessing Plant opened in 7685 and is responsible for recycling nuclear fuel using the VNRE (Vesium and Nonium Recovery by Extraction) process.

Manufacturing

Dao Thom is home to a mixture of light industry and the handicrafts sector has become popular worldwide. Outside of the grain, food-product, and consumer-goods sectors, the nation has healthy, growing sectors in paper products, food processing, textiles, small parts and machinery, and technical equipment.

Machine-building and chemical industries (including rubber) are two of the nation's leading heavy industry sectors, producing a variety of manual and powered tools for use in a wide range of industries.

Agriculture

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing account for approximately 12% of the nation's GDP. Products from these industries accounted for 18% of exports in 7689 RH. While retaining a sizable portion of its production for its own needs, the country exports rice to nations throughout the Shangti region. Other cash crops include coffee, cotton, peanuts, rubber, sugarcane, and tea.

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Daothomese literature has centuries-deep history, and the country has a rich tradition of folk literature based on the typical six–to-eight-verse poetic form (lục bát) called ca dao which usually focuses on village ancestors and heroes. Written literature has been found dating back centuries, with notable ancient authors including TBD, TBD, TBD and TBD. Some literary genres play an important role in theatrical performance, such as hát nói in ca trù. Traditional Daothomese literature comes in a combination of oral and written record. Folk literature continues to maintain stories that have been passed down orally for centuries, many of which are by unknown authors. Myths contain stories about supernatural beings, heroes, creator gods and reflect the viewpoint of ancient people about life. Many consist of creation stories, stories about human origin, and culture heroes who are referred to various ways.

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