Republic of Sukotto

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The Republic of Sukotto (Japanese: スクット共和国) (Dutch: Republiek Sukotto), also known as the Commonwealth Republic of Sukotto (Japanese: スコットランド共和国) (Dutch: Gemenebest Republiek Sukotto), is a country and sovereign state in East Asia. The Republic of Skuotto is located near Japan. The official languages are English, Dutch, and Japanese. Their regional languages are Sukottonese, and their secondary languages are Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Spanish.

The capital of the country, Sukotto City, is the largest city in the country and it has over 9,738,100 million residents, while the country actually has around 104,620,000 residents.

Prehistory (pre-933)
The first human inhabitation in the Sukottoese archipelago has been traced to prehistoric times around 28,000 BCE. It is rumored that their first ancestry traces come from Japan while others say their ancestors come from China, they have migrated to the island by using the land bridge in the East China Sea at the time and sailed there. The settlers and tribes established small villages which later evolved into larger cities-states over time.

Early States and the rise of the Eshinko Dynasty (933–1578)
Over the following centuries, the cities-states have grown larger and larger and established kingdoms across the archipelago, at the same time, these kingdoms adopted Buddhism and Taoism and adapted the feudalistic structure in those kingdoms as well. In 1058, an incident between two of its kingdoms caused the Warlord Era, where kingdoms, cities-states, and warlords fought for dominance across the archipelago, one of the kingdoms, The Eshinko Dynasty is one of the most powerful kingdoms in the archipelago. In 1109, The Eshinko Dynasty now dominants the archipelago and proclaim its dynasty over the archipelago.

Collapse of the Eshinko Dynasty and the Japanese invasion of Eshinko (1578-1597)
The collapse of the Eshinko Dynasty begins in 1563 due to increasing corruption of the ruling kingdom and revolts across the country, In 1578 a failed revolt against the dynasty caused the collapse of the Eshinko Dynasty and broken up into different states and warlord areas, Japan saw this as an opportunity to gain more influence in the region so in 1594, after Japan's failed invasion in Korea two years prior, they launch a surprise attack on the failing state and in 1597 they concur parts of the region.

Japanese Rule in Eshinko and the Nikashi Revolution (1597-1859)
After Japan's successfully concurring parts of the now collapsed Eshinko Dynasty, then concurring the whole of the region in 1600. Japan started to implement their culture to the region including Shintoism, Japanese rule slowly prioritized the region's Japanization, Japan also renamed Eshinko to Nikashi. Japan begin to isolate itself in 1603, this Included the Nikashi region. This isolation period lasted until 1853 when the United States Navy arrived. After Japan's opening up to trade with the West, Nikashi's leader Huriki Ching, disagreed with Japan's opening reforms declared independence from Japan in 1858, and establish an isolated Pro-Sakoku government, however, this new government was overthrown by anti-government rebels in the 1858-1859 Nikashi Revolution.

The Sukotto Union and Collapse (1859-1862)
The 1858-1859 Nikashi Revolution overthrows the pro-Sakoku government and Huriki Ching and its leaders were caught and assassinated by rebel forces, Osaunu Nakishu, the leader of the revolution proclaims the Republic of Sukotto in 1859. In 1860, Osaunu Nakishu was assassinated by a Sakoku loyalist, and an unsuccessful coup attempt by Le Nikabu Ching who has close ties with the Sakoku, lead to the collapse of the republic and the start of the Sakoku Rebelion of 1860-1861, and the region was unstable due to the rebels and political turmoil.

Sukotto under Dutch Rule (1862-1875)
After the failed Sakoku Rebellion, The Dutch Empire intervene in the region in 1862 and establish Dutch Sukotto, Dutch Sukotto arrested members that are involved during the Sakoku Rebelion, Arnold Daan Hendrikus became the first and only leader of Dutch Sukotto. Under Dutch rule, Dutch Sukotto begins to stabilize due to the arrest of the leaders of the remaining Sakoku leadership and its government was under Dutch administration.

Sukotto under American Rule (1875-1947)
In 1873, The Dutch Empire decides to focus more on their key colonies including the Dutch East Indies due to the Dutch government preferred the East Indies over Dutch Sukotto. In 1875, The Dutch Empire gives Dutch Sukotto to the United States and renamed it American Sukotto, and an American civilian government was established in 1877.

Cultural developments strengthened the continuing development of national identity and Sukottoese English began to take precedence over the territory. More governmental functions were gradually devolved to the Sukottoese under the 1880 deal by William Joyce Sewel and, in 1901, the Sukotto was granted Commonwealth status with Wakishi Nitchi as president and Eric Mitishu as vice president. Wakishi's priorities were defense, social justice, inequality, economic diversification, and national character. Japanese and English became the official languages, women's rights were introduced, and land reforms.

During World War II, the Japanese Empire invaded and the Reorganized Republic of Sukotto was established as a puppet state. From 1942 the Japanese occupation of Sukotto was opposed by large-scale revolts, protests, and underground guerrilla activity. Atrocities and war crimes were committed during the war, including the July 7 Massacre. Allied troops defeated the Japanese in 1945. By the end of the war, it is estimated that one to five million Sukottoese people died during the Japanese occupation, some sources claim the death toll was higher. Sukotto became one of the founding members of the United Nations in 1945. June 21, 1947, The Republic of Sukotto was officially recognized by the United States as an independent nation through the Treaty of Simadoko, during the presidency of Li Hakochu Chan.

Postcolonial period (1947–present)
Efforts to rebuild Sukotto's infrastructure and economy after the war and the occupation of the Japanese during the war. Li Hakochu Chan. initiated the 10 Year Plan, which was improved the Republic of Sukotto's infrastructure and economy along with numerous infrastructure projects including the expansion of the Governmental Plaza, and he also adopted a multi-party system, he also establish diplomatic relations and trade with Japan in 1955.

After the country recovered during and after the Hakochu administration, Botan Tagishi was elected in The 1957 Elections.

Sukotto has participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

During the 1972 Elections, Joseph Takahashi lost the presidential election to Osaki Le Brain and other parties. In response, Takahashi stage a coup and declared martial law on August 25, 1972, claiming that the elections were rigged. This period of his rule was characterized by authoritarianism, political repression, censorship, and human rights violations.

On April 9, 1977, A opposition leader, Harvey Inoue was arrested and killed by the secret police. Takahashi called to held a referendum to abolish term limits and ban any opposition parties against his government. The results were widely regarded as autocratic. The resulting protests led to the April 9 Movement, which forced Takahashi and his allies to flee, and Jessie L. Kojima, one of the opposition leaders was installed as president.

The return of democracy and government reforms beginning in 1977 were challenged by assassination attempts, removal of corrupt officials, and a pro-Takahashi coup attempt. While the administration also faced a series of disasters, including the SRC Railway Disaster. However, the economy still growing during this period.

Much of the late 1970s and early 1980s saw a process of democratization overseen by Jessie L. Kojima however the economy was affected due to the Early 1980s Recession between 1980 to 1983 much like the other affected countries during this period.

The 1982 Elections had been characterized by an economic downturn between 1980 to 1983: Arasiko R. Kashima was elected as president and the economy has been stable after 1983, and the 40th anniversary was held to celebrate the country's independence from the United States in 1987.

The 1992 Elections was known for having its first female president named Enshrika Kishma.

Economic growth stagnated during the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the 1997 Elections were held and Takeshi Konita became president, however, he was accused of alleged corruption, cronyism, scandals, and abuse of power during his leadership, he was eventually removed from power by the Orchid Revolution in 2000 and a two-year civilian-military coup, and the economy continued to stagnate until a steady growth in early to mid-2004.

The economy has been hit hard during the Global Financial Crisis resulting in the 2009-2010 Sukottoese Financial Crisis, The crisis led to a severe economic slump in 2009–2010 and political unrest. Eventually, the economy has steadily improved since the crisis due to reforms.

Economic growth continued during Haru D. Matthew's administration, which pushed for good governance and transparency. In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic reached the country and the economy has been strained during the pandemic. and the 2022 Elections are scheduled to be held.

Government
Sukotto's government is an multi-party federal presidential constitutional republic, Like many democratic states, Sukotto has the three branches of government: executive, judicial, and legislative.

Sukotto has five major political parties, they include, the Sukottoese Nationalist Party, Liberal Party of Sukotto, Sukottoese Socialist League, Sukottoese Progressive Party, and Sukottoese Labor Union.

And the minor parties are the Communist Party of Sukotto, Eco-Green Party of Sukotto and Unionist Party of Sukotto.

Economy
The economy of Sukotto is a mixed economy and their GDP rank is high, making 8th higher of their GDP rate and 36th on their per capita. It was also a developed country with a high-income economy and the most industrialized country. Sukotto is also a member of the OECD. However, like most countries, Sukotto's economy has been hit hard from financial crisis such as the 2009-2010 Sukottoese Financial Crisis.

Culture
The culture of Sukotto is a mix between Chinese and Japanese culture but the country begin to diversity by using mostly American and some Dutch culture since the country was colonized between 1862-1947. Historically, the culture of Sukotto has been heavily influenced by China and Japan, it has managed to develop a cultural identity that is distinct from these two countries.

Television
Sukottoese television uses mainly English, Dutch, and Japanese languages, but they also has regional languages in certain areas. Sukotto has six public television networks, that are the Sukottoese Broadcasting Company, Channel 7, RTVN, Nakaisi Broadcasting Network, Lotus TV, and Daisuke Television Network.

And the main commercial television networks are STV 1, STV 2, Rikkion Network, Baishi TV, WBS, Capitol Network, HTS1, HTS2, and SPBC.

Animation
The animation industry of Sukotto was first started in the first half of the 20th century under American rule

In the mid to late 1950s and early 1960s, Sukottoese production in animation increased. Main studios such as Akishi Productions, Yasuda Animation Inc., SOLAR Animation Films Ltd., More TBA

Languages
The official languages of Sukotto are Japanese, English, and Dutch. Sukottonese is the common language of the region. And their secondary languages are Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Spanish also spoken in certain regions.