Mortification

Mortification
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: "Autonomy and Justice"
Anthem: Grave and Resolute
Geography
Area	1,856,321km2
Highest point	Doom's Gorge
Longest river	Dannellis River
Demographics
Population	299.38 Million
• Growth	0.0%/year
Median age	38.7 years
Demonym	Mortificans
History
Treaty of Mortification Ratified	September 29th, 1943
Current Constitution Ratified	April 1st, 2007
Government
Capital	Modantia
Official language	English
Type	Republic
Legislature	National Legislature
Emperor	Mark Abhuwabi
Prime Minister	Bill Jebob
Executive Legislatorial Representative	Eliza Annans
High Federal Justice	Ed Trine
States	Danaskity Five Spokes Forest Matthiasan
Economy
Currency	Trio (ŧ) (TR)
GDP	ŧ370.1 billion ($370.1 billion)
• Per capita	ŧ11,714 ($11,714)
• Growth	3.1%/year
Sectors	34% Agriculture 34% Industry 32% Services
Unemployment	11.8%
Development
Life expectancy	76.5 years
Clean water access	96%
Literacy	98.9%
Enrollment	80.9%
• Primary	97.2%
• Secondary	81.3%
• Tertiary	64.2%
Standards
Measures	Metric
Date format	Month-Day-Year
Traffic	Right-Hand
Codes
ISO code	MRT
Internet TLD	.uni
Time Zones	VST+3 (Asperian Gulf Standard Time)
Calling code	+11

Mortification is a country located in southern Asper, with the nation of Comdantri Nortellus bordering it to the east, the Megatridimensional Order bordering it to the north, and Allia bordering it to the west. Additionally, the country is close to, but does not border, the country of Paladinia through the Four Corners Border. The Lankanata Ocean is to the south of the nation as well. It's population of nearly 299 million is of higher than average size, however its GDP is lower than average, at $230 billion. The country is average in size as well, with an area of nearly 1.8 million km². The nation's capital and largest city is Modantia, located in the western state of Danaskity. The country's government is a federalist republic, with the nation's Emperor acting as head of state with limited powers and the nation's Prime Minister acting as head of government. The National Legislature of Mortification is the legislature of the nation, with the nation's three states maintaining their own, smaller governments.

Mortification was first settled by the Asperian tribal people, including members of the Viscuito, Ughlugh, Terronian, and Jesurite tribes. With the formation of the Allian Empire in 300 B.C., Mortification was absorbed into the empire as one of its protectorates. In 1501, with the fall of the empire, the nation of Comdantri Nortellus was formed by many Asperian tribal groups. These groups claimed parts of Mortification, however the nation was largely unorganized until the 1900's. During the Great Venturian Wars the nation was occupied by forces from both Allia and the Megatridimensional Order, however the Treaty of Fort McCarthy largely ignored the issue of Mortification. In 1943, during the Megatridimensional Civil War, the nation finally became organized under the Treaty of Mortification, signed between Megatridimensional political groups and Mortification guerrilla revolutionary groups. After an economically and politically turbulent 20th century, the nation ratified its current Constitution in 2007, largely bringing political stability for the first time.

Under the Constitution of 2007, the Emperor is head of state, serving with limited executive powers. The Prime Minister heads most of the government, and along with the National Legislature creates policies and drafts legislation. The nation operates as a federalist republic, meaning its three states, Danaskity, Five Spokes Forest, and Matthiasan, operate their own state governments under the authority of the federal government. Since 2007 Mortification has had a stable political situation, however its economic situation is poor, with one of the lowest GDP's for its population size. Poverty is common in the country, and its standard of living and HDI are both low, especially for a nation in Asper. Mortification is one of the more diverse nations on Venturia, though, as its original population of Asperian tribal people is today mixed with many Aspkausians of Telembria and Allia and many immigrants too.

Internationally, the nation is aligned mainly with the Megatridimensional Order and its allies, causing significant tension at the border with the Comdantri Nortellus. Due to its close alignment with the Order, the nation's membership in the Venturian Union has been turbulent, with de facto restrictions being placed on the country as a result of diplomatic agreements between the Order and the Asperian Trade and Defense Organization, among other nations. The nation's military is of average size, however does not compare to major powers such as the United States of Quentin or Allia.