Beikai

The Republic of Beikai (/ˈbeɪkaɪ/), simply known as Beikai, is an island country located in East Asia. It is east of Taiwan, south of Japan, and north of the Philippines. Comprised of seven provinces, its capital city is Shubei; other major cities include Beizhou, Kaoshen, Yinyao, and Shenyan. It is somewhat densely populated, with an by estimated total of more than 187.98 million inhabitants.

The earliest known human inhabitants of Beikai were -speaking ancestors of the Indigenous Beikaian people who arrived sometime around 840 BC. In the early 19th century, people began large-scale immigration to Beikai, most of whom came from the Hanzhu Kingdom. In 1840, the Hanzhu Kingdom was defeated and annexed by Beikai, which would later take over the Xintao Kingdom in 1880. The two regained independence in 1899 when invaded and overtook Beikai. Spending roughly a decade as a Chinese territory, Beikai was annexed by the United Kingdom in 1911, amid the. The country was declared independent on 30 June 1915, following the 1914 War. Beikai is a unitary presidential republic. The country is a part of the, , and the Asia Six, among other organizations. It is ranked highly in terms of civil liberties, healthcare, and human development. Beikaians enjoy one of the longest life expectancies, fastest Internet connection speeds, densest high-speed railway networks, lowest infant mortality rates, and lowest levels of corruption in the world. Beikai's long and complex relationship with the has had a significant impact on its economy and culture.

Provinces
Beikai is separated into five provinces: Baiping, Chenzhi, Kailing, Shuyen, and Xintao.

Demographics
A 2022 study by the Beikaian government revealed that roughly 62.3% of the national population is, many of whom are of , , or descent.

Culture
Beikai's culture is a blend of traditional Chinese culture, Indigenous Beikaian culture, beliefs, and even Western values. Since becoming independent in 1911, Beikai has adopted many distinct and unique traditions not found in. Many Beikaians—primarily Liberals—often consider Beikaian multiculturalism as being an apolitical alternative view promoting the acceptance of foreign cultures.

Personal naming
It is typical for Beikaians to have both Western and. Typically the order would be "(Western given name) (Chinese surname) (Chinese given name)". One example is former President Pierre Ling, whose full name is Pierre Ling Yin-chou. It is also common for Beikaians to only have a Chinese name.

There has been much debate about the romanization of Beikaian names. Since Beikai was declared independent, the government has not used a single romanization system. It typically depends on dialect or ethnicity—examples include for  and  for.