Southern Palm Islands

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Floating Paradise of Southern Palm Islands

Motto: Good against evil
"Baik Melawan Kejahatan"
Anthem: Sarve Bhavantu Sukhina
Let all live in peace
Location of Southern Palm Islands in Melayu Archipelago
Location of Southern Palm Islands in Melayu Archipelago
Capital
and largest city
Khurtubh
Official languages
Ethnic groups
(2020)
  • 93.2% Palmyran
  • 3.0% Mitranese Malay
  • 1.8% Somanese Malay
  • 0.5% Sameduran Malay
  • 0.3% Eramanian Malay
  • 1.2% others
Demonym(s)Palmyran
GovernmentFederal constituional monarchy and parliamenty
• King
Sreerajeshwara Mahapahit
• President
Devadatta Akiraman
LegislatureParliament
• 
27 December 1902
Area
• Total
57,000 km2 (22,000 sq mi)
HDI (2020)Increase 0.890
very high
CurrencyPalmyran rupiah (PR)
Time zoneUTC+6 (MAT)
Driving sideleft
Calling code+34
Internet TLD.spi

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.

Diplomacy

Foreign Relations

Southern Palm Islands have a diverse diplomatic relations with nations in Melayu Archipelago. Diplomacy in SPI is graded. There are A-Graded Relations, B-Graded and C-Graded (Normal Relations). The Authority of Grading is the National Relative Statistical Authority (NRSA). Pemecutan, Eraman, Sharktail, Springmont and Samudera Darussalam are the A-Graded Relations of SPI.

Administrative divisions

Southern Palm Islands is divided into twelve administrative provinces.

Geography

View of Soma, the second largest island in Eraman from Sripala Watch Tower

SPI is a island country in Jambuva Archipelago Subregion. The nation is covered with temperate lands and forests. Mountains and Hills are rarely seen in SPI. There are lot of Fault Rivers and Valley is the South and North of the nation. The Biggest Fault line can be found near Kimbishtki island known as Katanaga Fault Line,which was the aftermath of Katanaga Series. The Islands are divided into 5 GeoRegions. Palm Islands,Malayu Hot Springs,Katanaga Plateau and Palm Mountain.

Climate

Climate in SPI is seasonal. During the months of April to September its tropical. During the months of September to November it's temperate and November to April it's relatively cold.The most hottest place in SPI is Matarapuri, located at the north of Ajaxin.The highest temperature recorded till date is 42° Centigrade. The coldest place is in and around Gulabi Hills, west of Khurtubh. The temperature recorded was 7° centigrade.


Climate data for Khurtubh (Khurtubh)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29.8
(85.6)
30.4
(86.7)
31.0
(87.8)
31.4
(88.5)
30.5
(86.9)
29.1
(84.4)
28.3
(82.9)
28.4
(83.1)
29.1
(84.4)
29.6
(85.3)
30.1
(86.2)
30.0
(86.0)
29.8
(85.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.8
(80.2)
27.3
(81.1)
27.8
(82.0)
28.0
(82.4)
27.7
(81.9)
26.6
(79.9)
25.8
(78.4)
25.9
(78.6)
26.4
(79.5)
26.7
(80.1)
26.8
(80.2)
26.7
(80.1)
26.9
(80.4)
Average low °C (°F) 24.1
(75.4)
24.6
(76.3)
24.8
(76.6)
25.0
(77.0)
25.4
(77.7)
24.6
(76.3)
23.9
(75.0)
23.9
(75.0)
24.2
(75.6)
24.3
(75.7)
24.0
(75.2)
23.9
(75.0)
24.4
(75.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 379
(14.9)
262
(10.3)
167
(6.6)
177
(7.0)
124
(4.9)
63
(2.5)
80
(3.1)
97
(3.8)
121
(4.8)
206
(8.1)
215
(8.5)
281
(11.1)
2,172
(85.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 17 11 11 14 11 10 10 10 11 12 14 18 149
Average relative humidity (%) 82 80 79 80 79 79 80 79 78 79 80 82 79.8
Mean monthly sunshine hours 153.3 175.5 210.5 227.8 252.8 232.0 230.5 230.7 227.7 220.7 195.7 170.5 2,527.7
Source: Melayu Meteorological Organization

Wildlife

Flora and Fauna is relatively diverse in Southern Palm Islands. About 11000 species of animals and 17000 species of plants are found in SPI. The Paradise Flycatcher,Albadra Giant Tortoise are one of the rare species of Fauna. The Kimbishtki Island is home to various species of flora and fauna. Thousands of tourists flock to Kimbishtki everyday.


Clockwise from top left: Paradise-flycatcher, bird flocks in Kimbishtki, an Aldabra giant tortoise found in Sripala and Eraman

Environmental Issues

Pollution and Environmental Issues are also a major problem to SPI just like the other nations. But, the pollution rate is low and is in a controllable stage. The most biggest pollution issue was the Destruction of Satvant Chemicals Co.Ltd. located in the far end of West Palmas. The factory was destroyed due to fire and toxic gases and wastes affected the citizens living 24 Kms around it.

Demographics

Jarind Suburban

Languages


Religion

St Peter Church, Soma

Economy

The sailfish at Soma Beach
Colourful skirts at Baktipura market

Tourism

Beach resort at Pasirpura
Aircraft at Anara International Airport

Energy

Culture

Art

Music

Cuisine

Cutting open young coconuts for drinking

Sports

Education