Maryaadah

Maryaadah (Irjysian: [mɐɾˈʲɐdɐɦ]; Maryadah), officially the Rajate of Maryaadah (Irjysian:  [ɾɐʤeˈsɐdi mɐɾˈʲɐdɐɦ]; Rajesadi Maryadah), also known as Irjysia, is an island country located in the Irjysian Archipelago of the Nesionytan Islands. It is located south of Morasavia and Tekeleb, both separated from the country by the Strait of Irjysia, and northwest of Bhikalar. The country spans around 36,553 km² in area and is home to 4.5 million people as of 2020. Maryaadah's capital and most populous city is Thakki, which has been the capital of the rajate since 688 AD.

Homo sapiens have been residing in the Irjysian archipelago since the 2nd century BC. Maryaadah has been a rajate since 391 AD, when Bhajanwariputrakhasa established the Irjysian rajate. The rajate conquered most of the contemporary archipelago, with the capital being in Choklacha, which is in modern-day Morasavia. In 688, Thakki was established as the capital of Irjysia, and has rapidly developed into one of the largest cities in the Nesionytan Islands. In 845, due to ethnic tensions, the Irjysian rajate was split into three rajates, which where the second Rajate of Irjysia, the Rajate of Morasava, and the Rajate of Tekeleb. Each of the three rajates were power hungry and wanted to spread their influences further. The Morasava rajate later declared war on Tekeleb in 1004 after a Morasavan ship was wrecked allegedly by Tekelebese soldiers. The Irjysians later joined the side of Tekeleb, despite their hatred towards each other. This period was known as the Three-Rajate War, and lasted until 1295, when all sides agreed to make peace. This was one of the longest wars in the Nesionytan Islands.

In 1694, with growing foreign influence in the archipelago, Irjysia urged both states to reunite, but after they have refused, the Irjysians forcefully annexed the rajates, and the country changed its name to Maryaadah. However, despite all its progress, Maryaadah was forced to submit itself to the after its economy collapsed due to them refusing to trade with the European powers. In 1786, the rajate was dissolved and British Irjysia was established. However, due to rising opposition to British rule, the colony was short lived. The pro-rajate hardliners later overthrew the British colonial government in Irjysia, and several native rajate generals accused of "treason" were executed. Immediately after this, the Rajate of Maryaadah was restored on August 21, 1789. This period came to be known as the Irjysian revolution. It was also the first Nesionytan country to recognize the independence of the. In 1822, both Morasavia and Tekeleb were granted independence as rajates. Maryaadah mostly remained neutral until they sided with the during the.

Maryaadah ceased to be an absolute monarchy in 1951, with the adoption of its first and current constitution. With its increasing phosphate production, the country quickly grew to one of the largest Nesionytan economies. Western traditions and culture grew among Maryaadah's youth during the late 1950s and the early 1960s, which was said to be the "golden age" for the country. It also heavily improved ties with the in 1968, and allowed foreign investment. It participated in the Tekelebese Civil War in 1972 on the government's side, and after the Walakarimasist forces took control of the country, Maryaadah severed and cut ties with Hangala, accusing them for "destroying" its neighbor.

Maryaadah is constitutionally recognized as a "Nutaderrami country", although allowing freedom of religion to minority faiths. It is also classified as a, and the country is often accused for social inequality, uneven development, and corruption. However, it has one of the highest GDP per capita incomes in the Nesionytan Islands, as it is one of the richest countries in the archipelago due to its oil and phosphate reserves. It is a member of the, Federation of Nesionytan Islands, Federation of Nesiondalsan States, and many more.

Etymology
The constitution of Maryaadah recognizes both Maryaadah and Irjysia as its names, with the former being the more widely recognized name. The origin of the name possibly comes from a phrase by a Nytan man who arrived at the island for the first time, being one of the first humans to do so. Upon arriving, he shouted "mare yadah!", which possibly meant "right here" in Proto-Nesionytan. However, others suggest that the name honors the mother of the first raja of Irjysia, whose name was believed to be "Maraya Daha".

Irjysia, on the other hand, is the name used in many languages. The name was used by the Nesionytan Empire to refer to the rajate. It is also used to refer to the Irjysian Archipelago, which consists of Maryaadah, Morasavia, and Tekeleb. The name likely comes from the Irjysian word for snake, "irjasha", due to its shape. Many Maryaadanese people regard the "Irjysia" name as offensive, due to the name literally translating to "snake land", which does not accurately describe Maryadaah's biodiversity. Nationalists also called for the ban of referring to the country using that name, but this was rejected by the Supreme Court.

Demographics
The largest ethnic group in Maryaadah are the Irjysians, comprising 81% of the total population. Most Irjysians are of Nytan origin, with a minority being of Tawlean origin, despite the fact that most Irjysians originally had Tawlean ancestry before they heavily intermixed with Nytans. Other ethnic groups come in small numbers, including the Zahamese. As of 2021, the total population of Maryaadah is 4,552,009, comprising 2,248,518 males and 2,303,491 females. The country has a very low fertility rate, with just 1.4 births per woman as of 2019. The population also grew slightly from just 4,002,484 in 1950. It is also one of the least densely populates countries in the Nesionytan Islands (125 people per km²).

Languages
The sole official and national language of Maryaadah is Irjysian, often colloquially called "Maryaadanese" by native speakers. The constitution also refers to the language as Maryaadanese. Several Irjysian dialects are spoken around the country, with the most spoken variety being Thakki Irjysian, primarily spoken in the Thakki municipality. It is considered the standard form of Irjysian.

Media
The state-owned broadcaster of Maryaadah is the Maryaadanese Radio and Television Broadcasting, commonly known as MRTB. It commenced radio broadcasts in 1941 with the launch of MRTB Radio Irjysia, and later television broadcasting in 1955, with the launch of Maryaadah Television System, or the MTS. Channels run by the MTS include MTS Thakki, MTS Saushak, MTS Watibhatra, MTS Kudvante, MTS Shimisawe, MTS Akbala, and MTS Tini Jengeka. Private television networks include Irjysian Commercial Television, Indian Ocean Broadcasting Corporation, Snake Island Broadcasting Corporation, Rajate Broadcasting System, and more.