Southern Palm Islands

Southern Palm Islands, officially the Floating Paradise of Southern Palm Islands, is an island country in the Melayu Archipelago. It is also known as Palm Islands or SPI.

History
Southern Palm Islands was officially established in December 27 1902. Till 1902, The islands were under The British Empire and other native empires. The flourishing age in SPI started when the Sripala Kingdom was established. Sripala Kingdom (103 AD - 586 AD) is the largest kingdom or dynasty to rule Southern Palm Islands. According to the National Archeological Development Council (NADC), SPI had 23 major empires from 542 BC. The first matured kingdom was established in 201 BC. It is called the Pamban Kingdom. Hinduism arrived in SPI in the age of Pamban Rule. Till then SPI was inhabited by Pamban and Curuchi Tribes. Aryapada Dynasty (201 BC - 90 BC) was the first Hindu kingdom in SPI. Buddhism arrived in SPI after the fall of Sripala Empire. This Era is known as Jambuvan Era. In the Jambuvan Era, SPI was part of the Jambuvan Landmass. According to the current findings, Jambuvan Landmass was divided into many islands in 586 AD. Islam arrived at SPI from Samudera in 1216 AD. There are 3 Major Muslim Empires from 1596 to 1794 AD. Monarchy ended in 1902 AD when SPI gained independence. SPI celebrates 27 December 1902 as the independence day. Democracy rised in the nation and Sri. Rajeshwara Akiraman became the first president of SPI. But, There is a King under the president.

Politics
The political system in SPI is a unique one, known as Mono-Democracy. The head of the nation in this system is a singular entity named the president. The president of the nation is the supreme commander. Under the president is the king and the other dignitaries including the ministers. This system was adopted in the nation after the independence in 1902. The president and ministers are elected by the people in every 4 years elections. The first person to be elected in this way is Sri. Rajeshwara Akiraman, the first president of SPI. Till date there were 29 elections and 14 presidents ruling for 118 years. Rajeshwara Akiraman, Begum Ayisha Irwani and George Platiscana ruled for 12 years. Where as Srikanth Akiraman and Saheed Irwani ruled the most i.e. for 16 years. The Akiraman's and Irwani's are the major political families in SPI. Both the family histories are quite old. Akiraman's came to SPI at 1681 from Sharktail. They are the only surviving descendants of Ahayaraniputra Sripala. Irwani's came from Samudera in 1712. They were former merchants and moulvi's from the state of Tulsk. Both the families played a major role in the Anti-British Movement. The Akiraman's ruled for 32 years and Irwani's for 36 years. Only 50 years was ruled by presidents not belonging to the both families. The Platiscana family is also a reputed one. The family consists of President, Economist, Doctors and Sportsmen. Political structure in SPI is strong and complex. The king in SPI is chosen by a event called Rajayoganithi. It is conducted when a king steps down. The current king is Sreerajeshwara Mahapahit. He is being ruling SPI from 1996.￼

Administrative divisions
Southern Palm Islands is divided into twelve administrative provinces.
 * Dulawesi
 * Khurtubh
 * Baruch
 * Pulka
 * Palingh
 * Sripala
 * Gava
 * Jarind
 * Mackrell Island
 * Ajaxin
 * West Palmas
 * Kimbitshki Island