Kangal

Kangal, officially the Republic of Southwest Kangal (République du Kangéle du Sud-Ouest), is a country in South Kanta. With a population of more than 11 million in the 1955 census, Kangal is the 3rd most populous country in the Accord cordial and 4th most populous interdependent nation in Kanta. Kangal is also a founding member of AGES (Association of Gold Exporting States), due to its large gold deposits. Kangal's capital and largest city is Dekel, while its oldest, currently second largest city, and first capital is the landlocked city of Mogotu. Omu is the third-largest city and also has a large Avansic naval port. As of 1955, Kangal is the largest economy in Kanta, followed by Watamae. Kangal's geography, climate and population vary widely, ranging from cold snow-capped mountaintops in the south (Lazare, Malbara, and Point Isaac on Mount Zissiri) vast Savannah in the east, wildlife and fertile agricultural regions to temperate climates in western and valley counties and dry less fertile arid and semi-arid areas in the North.

History
Main Article: History of Kangal

Early History
The Kangal region's prehistory dates back to approximately 28,000 BT, marked by the migration of human populations through the Malbara mountain range into the fertile coastal valley. These early settlers established several tribal groups, including the Muraty people, who became the most notable. Despite the lack of written records, it is known that the Muraty tribe were predominantly sheep herders, relying on the wool and meat of their flock to meet their basic needs. The natural borders surrounding the Muraty territory helped the tribe to expand their lands and erect numerous monuments, eventually leading to the founding of Dekel, the first major city in Kangal. As the city's influence grew, local chieftains emerged as the ruling class within the Morel valley, marking the beginning of Gran-Kangul, the first organized society within South Kanta.

Interactions with Artopa
The history of the Kangal Kingdom was marked by its obscurity until its first recorded interaction with Artopan explorers in 1658. Explorers hailing from Glasea showed great interest in establishing Dekel and South Kanta as a checkpoint for Artopan trade with East Artopa. The Glaseans worked to secure deals with the local government of Dekel to modernize the port for Artopan ships, and began settling in the Southern Kanta region, creating large colonies east of modern-day Kangal. These settlers, known as the Kuijplanders, established themselves as agrarian people who occupied the Eastern coasts and lakes of Southern Kanta, and occasionally ventured into the large glacial Southern mountains. However, in 1745, Silvonian explorers arrived in South Kanta seeking to undermine Glasean influence over the Dekel port. Over time, Silvonian ambassadors eroded Glasean ties with the Dekel upper class by bribing the local elite of Kangal into fully transitioning power to the growing Silvonian Empire, effectively removing the small Kingdom's autonomy.

In 1802, the Silvonian colonial government established Kangal as a colony with the arrival of colonial garrisons in Dekel. This marked the beginning of the Territoire du Sud-Ouest de Kanta, or Southwest Kantan Territory, and prompted a large migration of prospectors, primarily Silvonian, to the area following the discovery of gold deposits in the Southern Malbara Mountain range. The Colonial government recognized the potential of the mining industry in Kangal and pushed for investments in it, leading to a rapid shift from a pastoral market to a mining-focused economy. The discovery of gold in Kangal led to a large surge in the importance of the colony, with the mining industry driving much of the gold market within the Silvonian Empire. The colonial mining companies brought with them advanced technology, skilled laborers, and a surge of investment capital that boosted the overall development of mining infrastructure the region. The sudden influx of wealth also led to the expansion of infrastructure made to primarily to serve the mining industry in Kangal, with new roads, bridges, and railways being built to facilitate the transportation of the precious metal to the Colonial market.

Dominion Accords
In 1832, Kangal's colonial history was rocked by widespread unrest among native workers. This was triggered by a violent crackdown on a protest against inhumane work conditions at Késser-Isaac Mine, which led to several native uprisings in the city of Lazare. Native militias managed to gain control of the region for three weeks before the colonial government responded with a full military invasion of the area, resulting in further unrest. Eventually, tensions were resolved with the signing of the Accord D'autonomie Du Sud-ouest in 1840, which marked a turning point in Kangal's history. The Southwest Colony was overhauled into the Domination-Kangéle (Kangal Dominion), which led to improved worker rights across the country through the Charte-Mineur acts. Despite facing criticism from the Kuijplanders and mine tycoons, these laws were well-received by the native population and resulted in increased support for the state and interest in social development. In 1912, the first nationwide election was held in Kangal since its founding in 1840. According to the Kangal Colonial Constitution, native and colored citizens were not allowed to run as nominees. However, due to a lack of clarity in the constitution, natives were permitted to vote for specific white candidates, with their votes counting half as much as those of white citizens. As a result, the Kantan vote played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the election. Frédéric Bonnel, who had made promises to the native Kantan population of further rights and integration, won a decisive victory for his party, the Parti National De L'honnêteté.

Independence
Bonnel failed to follow up on a majority of his promises due to both resistance from the Kuijplander population and limitations within the party’s objectives within themselves; however he would establish several acts which would eventually lead to thaws in the writing of the Kangal constitution. By 1933, Native influence within the election led to the inauguration of Amand Lemoine, a staunch progressive Parti National De L'honnêteté member seeking to further push Kantan rights within the colony. Lemoine’s entrance into power coincided with the ignition of the great war, and Lemoine, seeing an opportunity with the Empire distracted with war, formally voted on secession from the Silvonian government into an independent state. Knowing that the Silvonian Colonial government could not spare forces to intervene in the country, Lemoine made an agreement with the Silvonians in which the Kangal would maintain positive relations by joining the newly founded "Accord Cordial" and maintaining trade with Sylvia, as well as providing support to Sylvia in the current war by supply material and Colonial troops. Following this agreement, Kangal would formally be recognized as an independent nation by the war's end in 1941. The end of the Colonial administration in Kangal brought with it the end of minority rule in the country, as following the end of Lemoine’s term in 1943, Adam Limbani, a colored man, ran as the first black nominee in the general election under the All Kangal Party.

Limbani would win the Kantan vote decisively, winning the election with an 82% lead. Despite Limbani’s clear popular victory, armed resistance began in the Eastern regions of the country led by former Kuijplander Colonial politicians, as well as multiple ex-military units which had since left the armed forces due to the country’s secession from Silvonian rule. These disgruntled forces would combine to become the Kangal Regulars Group, and would begin a series of terrorist strikes across the country in resistance to black-led rule within the country. By 1950, modern Kangal had been formed following various acts that brought equal rights to the country and established international recognition.

Geography
Main Article: Geography of Kangal

Climate
Kangal is Kanta's largest independent nation, and boasts some of the most diverse biomass within the continent. A majority of Kangal's climate is temperate Savannah and cool grasslands, separated by the large Malbara mountain chain. The Southern points of Kangal are the coldest within the nation, housing multiple glacial mountain chains.

Military
Main Article: South Surovik Military

Overview
Kangal is a export economy with a heavy focus on the export of gold. Over 57% of the nation's mining infrastructure is focused on gold mining, due to the fact that Kangal's gold exports make up a vast majority of the country's exports.