Flag of The Orient
The Orient is a federation of provinces located roughly 1500 miles from RhyDin. Conceived as a melting pot for those of Asian heritage, its population is comprised primarily of individuals whose ancestry has roots in either Japan, China, or Korea. Through the process of cultural integration a unique people have formed that share a national identity and have adopted similar belief systems and values. The Orient’s population of 1.3 million residents is organized into three distinct provinces that combine the simplicity of yesteryear with the fierce complexity of tomorrow.
The Kongzi Province, more colloquially known as the Tech District, is home to a vast spaceport as well as several dozen technology firms working tirelessly to create and innovate the future. One of the most noteworthy advancements attributed to the Tech District is the permanent conversion from paper monies to the Digi, or Digital Dollar, which has proven safer and more efficient. The Kama Province, referred to as the Agricultural District, was determined to have the richest soil available and deemed most appropriate for subsistence farming, and has since quickly risen to become the largest province in terms of square mileage. This vast expanse of nutrient rich soil, in tandem with several farming innovations provided by Tech District firms allows for national self-sufficiency, with those that surpass government quotas permitted to sell their excess as cash crops. The Dangun Province is the most populous of the three, acting as the residential, commercial, cultural and political center of The Orient. Having expertly blended the ancient sensibilities of holy temples with the towering modernism of sleek skyscrapers, the capital city of Gojoseon is a beacon for tourists.
The Snake, an effective rapid transit system, allows for ease of movement between districts for visitors that wish to take in the sights each province provides. Many laborers in the Tech and Agricultural districts choose to commute to Dangun rather than reside in the province they work in. Common has been adopted as the official language in an effort to boost integration, although there are still many areas where more traditional dialects are spoken and displayed. The government’s power is vested in a bicameral parliament, with a ceremonial President. The Prime Minister is the true Head of State and is held accountable to Parliament.
Essential Information
Population: 1,315,498
Area: 148,932 sq mi (385,733 sq km)
Government: Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Republic
President: Haruto Takahashi
Prime Minister: Yao Feng
Legislature
Upper House: House of Chiefs
Lower House: House of Lieutenants
Capital: Gojoseon
Largest City: Gojoseon, pop 198,244
Currency: Digi (Digital Dollar)
Official Language: Common
Temperature Range: Record High - 105 degrees / Average - 71 degrees / Record Low - 39 degrees
Lineage Breakdown: Japanese 41%, Chinese 26%, Korean 21%, Other 8%, Non-Asian Lineage 4%
The city of Gojoseon after dark
*Information provided by The Orient's Tourism Board*
