Mengwi

Mengwi or officially State of Mengwi (Hanacaraka Latin: Nagari Mangwirajya) is an island country located in east central of Melayu Archipelago. The country bordered by Canggu Strait with Pemecutan to its west, Batubulan Sea to its north, Sempidi Sea to its south with Southern Palm Islands and Madya Sea to the east. It has an area of 6,656 km2 and a population of around 3.2 millions. The capital is Mengwi (City) which is also its largest city. Another notable cities are Mengwitani, Canggu (City) and Sempidi (City).

Controlled by Sripala Kingdom around 412 AD, Mengwi island was included under Giri administration. The peoples stay in a peaceful condition until the fall of Sripala when it is annexed by Giri Kingdom. The area continued to become a colony until an official status was formalized in mid 14th century after the unification of Giri and Mandara Kingdom. It was still under the direct controlled of Mandara Giri's King during Pemecutan Confederation creation. The territory asked for a separate authority during the elective monarchy era but the proposal was rejected several times. During the western presence, Mengwi become the first territory under the confederation that being colonized by British Empire. Mengwi was mildly affected during the World War II. Mengwian also followed their Pemecutanian brothers in the protest over British colonialism in Pemecutan Confederation which demand Pemecutan independence. The independence was granted in 1949. But Mengwian still feel left behind as the central government keep focusing on the Mainland. Independence uprising began again in the mid 1950's and after pressured by international communities and neighboring countries, Pemecutan Central Government agreed to hold referendum in Mengwi. Mengwi officially gets their independence in 1966 although still recognized Pemecutan monarch as their Head of State. In late 1980's, Mengwi government decided to walked out from Pemecutan Realm and become a full republic.

Mengwi still have a close relationship with Pemecutan even after their independence. Pemecutan Government help to build up their economy and military after the independence. The country is considered a developing country with high dependent on tourism. Pact of Solidarity was signed in 1978 between both countries as the signed of their military and economic alliance. Mengwi also use Pemecutan Rupiah as their currency to ease the economy between both neighboring country.

Etymology
There is a dispute over the origin of Mengwi name. Mengwian scholar and historian believe that Mengwi came from the word Mangwirajya which is the first recorded name of the island. Mangwirajya is an old Kawi language word that comes from 3 root words, Mangu, Wira and Rajya which can be translated as Longing of a Great Leader. The naming is in coincidence by the fact that the island was leaderless during the time and all their administration was taken from Giri's capital. And as the time pass the term Mangwirajya is shorten into just Mengwi which is use until this day.

When the country decided to become a full republic, the name Mangwirajya is adopted to address the nation locally. While their international name still using Mengwi.

Administrative divisions
Officially, Mengwi is divided into 7 provinces. Each of the provinces are further divided into municipalities totaling 66 municipalities.