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− | {{Infobox country|title1 = [[File:Flag of Diursia.svg|center|150px|link=Flag of {{PAGENAME}}]]Republic of {{PAGENAME}}|image1 =|caption1 =|motto = Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war)|anthem = [[The Bless Country]]|capital_city = [[Anapolis, Diursia|Anapolis]]|official_language(s) = English, Arabic|ethnic_groups = White, Arab, Other|demonym = Diursian|government = Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic|president = Ewart Miles|legislature = Parliament|population = 1, |
+ | {{Infobox country|title1 = [[File:Flag of Diursia.svg|center|150px|link=Flag of {{PAGENAME}}]]Republic of {{PAGENAME}}|image1 =|caption1 =|motto = Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war)|anthem = [[The Bless Country]]|capital_city = [[Anapolis, Diursia|Anapolis]]|official_language(s) = English, Arabic|ethnic_groups = White, Arab, Other|demonym = Diursian|government = Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic|president = Ewart Miles|legislature = Parliament|population = 1,242,780 |
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+ | Density: 603/km^2 (1563/mi^2)|currency = [[Diursian Pound]] (DIP)|time_zone = UTC+2|date_format = dd/mm/yyyy|drives_on_the = right|religious_group(s) = Christian, Muslim|iso_3166_code = DI|internet_tld = .di|predecessor = Egypt, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan|status = Internationally recognized|confederated = 1 January 1956|largest_city = [[Anapolis, Diursia|Anapolis]]|hdi_index = Very High|gini_index = Low|history = Founded: 23 July 1952 |
Created: 1 January 1955|website = di.gov|national_animal = Bear|national_dish = Shish Kebab|national_color = Blue, Gold, Green|national_sport = Football|area = 2060 km^2 (795 mi^2)}} |
Created: 1 January 1955|website = di.gov|national_animal = Bear|national_dish = Shish Kebab|national_color = Blue, Gold, Green|national_sport = Football|area = 2060 km^2 (795 mi^2)}} |
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− | '''Diursia''' (Arabic: بير طويل Bayr Tawil), officially the '''Republic of Diursia '''(Arabic: جمهورية بير طويل Jomhuriat Bayr Tawil) is a landlocked country in Northeast Africa. It is bordered by Egypt in the north and Sudan in the south. It has a population of 1, |
+ | '''Diursia''' (Arabic: بير طويل Bayr Tawil), officially the '''Republic of Diursia '''(Arabic: جمهورية بير طويل Jomhuriat Bayr Tawil) is a landlocked country in Northeast Africa. It is bordered by Egypt in the north and Sudan in the south. It has a population of 1,242,780 and occupies 2,060 km^2 (795 mi^2), making it the second most densely populated country in Africa. |
The country's borders are a result of a border dispute between Egypt and Sudan. It was founded by British colonists and Arabs after the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_revolution_of_1952 Egyptian revolution of 1952] began. On the day of Sudan's independence, Diursia was established using the British government model. |
The country's borders are a result of a border dispute between Egypt and Sudan. It was founded by British colonists and Arabs after the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_revolution_of_1952 Egyptian revolution of 1952] began. On the day of Sudan's independence, Diursia was established using the British government model. |
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Diursia (Arabic: بير طويل Bayr Tawil), officially the Republic of Diursia (Arabic: جمهورية بير طويل Jomhuriat Bayr Tawil) is a landlocked country in Northeast Africa. It is bordered by Egypt in the north and Sudan in the south. It has a population of 1,242,780 and occupies 2,060 km^2 (795 mi^2), making it the second most densely populated country in Africa.
The country's borders are a result of a border dispute between Egypt and Sudan. It was founded by British colonists and Arabs after the Egyptian revolution of 1952 began. On the day of Sudan's independence, Diursia was established using the British government model.
By allying with the United Kingdom and the United States, Diursia went on to become the first developed country in Africa.
It consistently has the best human rights record in Africa. This has led it to fight some of the most notorious authoritarian regimes in the world, such as North Korea and Iran.
Etymology
The name Diursia is a translation of the name given by the Arabs, Bayr Tawil, to Latin. Because of a close proximity to the word "diuresis", then-President Leon Yancy emphasized it was a coincidence in 2004.
Geography
Diursia is surrounded by the Nubian Desert and has lush vegetation initially planted by humans in order for the area to be suitable for them.
The highest point is Blue Stone Mountain, with a height of 662 metres (2,172 ft). A river called the Tawil River is part of the Diursian Canal, which sits on the Wadi Tawil. In the north is a mountain called Mount Tawil with a height of 459 metres (1,506 ft).
Climate
It has a warm-summer mediterranean climate (Csb). However, due to climate change, significant efforts are trying to stabilize the climate.
Economy
Technology is a huge industry in Diursia, accountry for a significant portion of the GDP. Many anti-poverty organizations are based in Diursia.
The largest company in Africa, Jaffer Corporation, is based in the capital city, Anapolis. Technological corporations base their African operations in Diursia.
Culture
Media
The freedom of the press is guaranteed by the Constitution of Diursia.
The Diursian Broadcasting Corporation is the public broadcaster in Diursia. TV4 is the largest commercial TV channel in the country. Other major TV channels are DTV and RTL 6. TV channels in the MENA region are received in the country.
Before the digital television transition, it had the system PAL, which was imposed by the British-majority government. Currently, it has the system DVB.
Major newspapers include the Diursian Times, Anapolis Tribune, and the Dytus Intelligencer.
Cinema
Diursia has some of the most important films made in Africa. Major studios include Tricolor Pictures, Winton Studios, and Laverne Bros.
Cuisine
Diursian cuisine is influenced by British, Egyptian, and Sudanese cuisine.
Sports
Football is the most popular sport in Diursia. The country is a member of the Confederation of African Football.
Diursia's capital city hosted the Olympics in 1968. The country has competed in every Olympic event since the country's founding.