Itsu

Itsu (Pronounced “eat-sue” or “it-sue”) or Commonwealth Republic of Itsu. is a country located in the Eastern Part of southeast Asia, And a majority of the western part is in Oceania. It has no borders, but shares Sea Borders with the Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New guinea. It is the Largest country in Southeast Asia along with Indonesia. It officially Became an independent country in 1914 from Spain.

The capital of the country is Tsenshiba, and is the largest city in the country. Where the capital has 20.15 Million people, as the country has 284.10 Million people living there!

Unlike the other south-east Asian Countries, they aren’t part of ASEAN But NATO instead. And is the only country in Asia to be part of it

Ethology
The name Itsu comes from their original name: Spitzuma, Spi in  Old Itanese means Glory, Tzu means Gold and Ma means Sunshine. Which is where the nickname for the island: Glorious Sunshine Gold Island Comes from.

Early History
After Pangea Broke up and Itsu Became an island, There were Plenty of exotic animals such as the Tarsier, Sumatran Orangutan and the Itanese Weasel were the only indeginous species in the island, However: The continent was Discovered by Humans in 4,000 BC. where they colonized the entire Mainland, and soon Split it up into 3 kingdoms: Spi, Tzu and Ma, in 1398, The Kingdoms joined together into one: Called. Spitzuma (Now known as Itsu)

1699-1914: Colonial rule
In 1699, Spain Colonised Spitzuma with Fausto Cruzat y Góngora Discovering it first. And renamed it to: Itsu. the Spaniards settled on the island, it wasn’t long after in 1715 that the Chinese Disputed on the island. And it was split into: Sino itsu (East) and Span Itsu (West). Which left them with a 5-Year war, which lasted until 1720. When the two itsu’s merged back together. The United Kingdom Soon Invaded a quarter of it 3 years later. Which caused Disputed territory between the UK and Spain. Soon, The British took most of Spain’s Eastern Part of Itsu, But Spain managed to get it back via Conflicts in 1790.

In 1845, a series of Riots in Itsu was lead Against the British claiming “They took enough of our land” Which lead to another war called “UKIT” which lasted up until 1860, where Spain was involved and Kicked out all British Citizens living in Itsu at that time.

1914-1939 involvement era
Itsu Gained independence from Spain on 15th May 1914, through its founding father: Pedro Chu, who was an Itanese Refugee from Spain itself. It was believed that Pedro came back to the island from a letter by an anonymous source. He also took five Individuals with him (two being his Family members.)  three months later, they made a deal with the Spanish Government to help build Buildings and Farms, and also to fund its own schemes

They were also Involved in WWI during 1915 and 1917. Mainly for Developing Machines the UK Could use to fight back. Also during that era, Many Residents from Europe fled to Itsu to escape the World war. As nothing dangerous was happening on that Island. Additionally, Small English, French, Spanish, Dutch and German Speaking Towns were Established.

In 1930, A conflict Between Japan was put Across, and during that time, Huge Japanese Discrimination came across and  It went on until the end of WWII.

1940-1960: Great era
Speaking of, in WWII, Many Jewish people (Culturally and Racially) Fled to Itsu to Avoid Captures by the Nazi’s, and because of this, Many barbed wire signs saying: “Nazi’s Get out or else…” were put up to Scare the Nazi’s from coming to Itsu and cause Havoc. However: It was speculated that Itanese-German Immigrant: Chris Van meel (Who was Prime minister of Itsu) Was a Nazi, and so, he was immediately kicked out after the Evidence was shown.

After WWII, The UK joined forces with Itsu once again, and so, Became part of the commonwealth. Which saw a Miracle, Economically and Mentally! And a rise of modern technology and Education, Boosting the city from an LIC to an HIC! 3 years later, they Joined NATO! Making it the only Asian Country to join NATO as a whole.

In the year 1946, The Japanese were welcomed back, and because of this, Japanese became Co-Official Along with Itanese and English. Therefore, Itsu Banned Discrimination as a whole.

1960-Present: Modern Day Itsu
In 1960, Queen Elizabeth II Became the Queen Regent of the Commonwealth Countries. This as a whole was a game changer for Itsu. and through Prime-Minister Cao Zaitsu’s impact on the nation as a whole! And in 1975,

Their First NATO Meeting: in the city of Tsenshiba Debuted. And Cao Zaitsu Kept announcing new plans for the country right after the rise of the country.

Itsu Officially Adapted the yen on 19th October 1993, Replacing the Itanese Pound. This was changed because Itsu didn’t want to be known for being “Too British” This was done Via vote. And shockingly, Itanese Residents Voted for the yen as 75%. Also that year on 16th April, Drugs were Partially Lifted, But for medicinal Purposes Only.

Modern Itanese Culture Started to Debut during that era, With Media companies in that country debuting the 16:9 Ratio (Widescreen Ratio). It was one of the earliest countries to debut in that ratio. And Inspired Many other countries to follow suit. They also made a fund called: “Itsu Media Fund” Which was made to fund Young people and their families who wanted to pursue a Media Career.

According to the Statistics, Itsu was Mostly unaffected by the 2019-20 COVID-19 Pandemic. It is believed that a decline in tourism in the late 2010s is the reason.

In March 2022, Itsu Helped Ukraine Fight back in the Russo-Ukraine war by Making new Weapons and Army tanks for them, they also made a service called “UKR Transport” which is made to transport refugees from Ukraine to Itsu.

Economy
The official currency of Itsu is the Itanese yen (¥). And is subdivided to 10.50 Yen. which is  equal to 1.50 US Dollars and 1 UK Pound. The GDP per Capita in Itsu is $70.900 and the Nominal GDP is $60 Trillion.

Culture
People in Itsu are very Cultural in Style. Their culture is a mix between Asian Culture, British and Spanish Culture. It is Common in Itsu to always be polite, and Common Buildings and structures in the country are influenced to European and East Asian architecture

Holidays
Here are some of the holidays that the country celebrates (some holidays such as Christmas Day and New Year's Eve are not listed here):


 * 6-January-International Women’s day
 * 16-April-Ethnic heritage month
 * 15-May-Independence Day (Also known as Itanese Imperial day)
 * 31-May-Spring Bank Holiday.
 * 16-October-Black History Month
 * 26-December-Boxing Day

Media
Itanese  Media Mainly uses the Itanese Language, However, Some programming uses the English language and/or the Japanese Language. Itsu has Two public television networks which are: TRI and TeleEdu, and the main Commercial Television networks are: Viacom3, Viacom 3xtra, DELTANet, and Bon!. The radio Networks in Itsu are: TRI Rizu, RizuEdu, DELTARADIO and PUBRad.

The Itanese Cinema Industry Dates back since the early 1900s, Major Film Companies based in itsu are: TRI-Films and Viacom-Itanese Pictures, While minor film companies based in Itsu are: Filmflux, Familyflux and studioIT.

Pay television providers are: Yamma, DirecNow!, MoreMore+ and BSkyB Itsu. Free to air providers are Freeview, and Freesat.

Food and Drink
Itanese Culture is well known for its East Asian And Western Roots. Foods such as Noodles, Sushi, Toad in the hole, Scones and Anpan can be found in almost all Restaurants in the country.

Popular foods in the country include: Yuo Yuo, a Meat Aspic Made with Shredded Beef, Carrots and Potatoes, Then Chuntzu. a Butterscotch-filled Heart Shaped Pastry Usually Drizzled in Either Vanilla or chocolate Sauce.

Typically the average full course meal in Itsu consists of two to three to four courses.

People/Trends

 * The Currency for Itsu is the Itanese Yen
 * The Itanese population is about 8 million people
 * Itsu has one official Language, Itanese
 * Regional languages in Itsu are English and Japanese
 * The Drinking age is 16 in Itsu
 * The Marriage age is 19 in Itsu
 * The Average age is 50 in Itsu
 * When referring to something belonging to Itsu, it is referred to as “Itanese”
 * Same-sex activity was decriminalised in 1980 and Same-Sex marriage became legal in 1997

Schools

 * The school week is Monday to Thursday
 * Despite that, It is Entirely Optional to send your kid on a Friday
 * The school time is 8:00am-2:00pm whilst the average is 8:30am-2:20pm
 * Itsu’s Literacy rate is 98%
 * The average school time for Itsu is 15 Years
 * The school types included in Itsu are: Nursery, Primary, Secondary and College