Free State of Suzstan
Free State of Suzstan covers 832,800 km² of mixed terrain with roughly 3,900 km of coast. Government sits in Baakhiar. The economy leans on mining, metalworking, steel, and the country depends on imported food and grain.
Overview
Population
13.8M
Government
Council republic
Capital
Baakhiar
Language
Sizaadan
GDP
$622B
Area
832,800 km²
Currency
Baikh (BAI)
Founded
1983
Stability 65 / 100
Territory
—° —′ · —° —′——×1.0
Demographics
Urbanisation
70%
Literacy
90%
Life expectancy
75 yrs
Median age
39
Military
Active personnel
74K
Annual spending
$16B
Naval forces
Yes
Borders
3
Government
The system holds, though regional assemblies frequently contest central authority.
Form
Council republic
Seat
Baakhiar
Economy
GDP
$622B
GDP per capita
$44,969
Unemployment
16.5%
Currency
Stable, managed float
Industries
Mining · Metalworking · Steel · Forestry · Shipping · Services
Exports
steel, ores and cut stone, minerals, iron, paper and timber goods
Imports
food and grain, fuel, machinery
Resources
from the land- minerals17% of territory
- iron15% of territory
- coal10% of territory
- timber9% of territory
- energy6% of territory
- fisheries3% of territory
Regions
6 regions- Dujukh Coast1.93M · mountain range
- Western Suzstan1.15M · mountain range
- Southern Suzstan808K · mountain range
- Jaadkhain March1.45M · mountain range
- Eastern Suzstan8.05M · temperate forest
- Central Suzstan435K · highland
Cities
14 settlements| City | Population | Founded | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baakhiar ★ | 3.15M | 1537 | the harbour quarter |
| Zaasiakh | 1.52M | 1878 | the old customs house |
| Khiakhzain | 995K | 1815 | its shipwrights |
| Khijiz | 736K | 1831 | the harbour quarter |
| Khikhtepe | 582K | 1914 | the harbour quarter |
| Saisid | 481K | 1974 | the harbour quarter |
| Khighair | 409K | 1988 | the old customs house |
| Khikhabad | 355K | 1756 | the fish markets |
| Siadtepe | 314K | 2048 | its shipwrights |
| Zaidian | 281K | 1757 | the harbour quarter |
| Khaaziakh | 254K | 1805 | its shipwrights |
| Jiakhid | 232K | 1704 | the fish markets |
| Khaikhzar | 213K | 1906 | its shipwrights |
| Khurkent | 197K | 2005 | its shipwrights |
Diplomacy
- United Provinces of TiniyyaTrade partner
Suzstan ships steel in exchange for steel.
- Naimiyya RepublicNeutral
Correct relations without substantial cooperation.
- Free State of TinpecNeutral
Correct relations without substantial cooperation.
- Republic of SarnmarkNeutral
Correct relations without substantial cooperation.
Disputes
Suzstan is not party to any recorded dispute.
History
national- 1962Suzstan and Tiniyya sign the Convention of Ghudkent, easing tariffs between them.
- 1969Universal suffrage is introduced after a decade of campaigning.
- 1983Free State of Suzstan is founded with its seat at Baakhiar.
- 1994Baakhiar's harbours are enlarged and a merchant fleet is chartered.
- 1997Mining begins in the Suzstan highlands; foundries follow within a generation.
- 2026Steel still accounts for the bulk of Suzstan's foreign earnings.