Ximbala

The Ximbalan People's Republic La República Popular Ximbaliano (Latinican)
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Motto:  "¡Patria o Muerte, Venceremos!"(Latinican) (Everish:"Homeland or death! We shall triumph!")
Anthem:  "Ximbalianos, al grito de guerra"(Latinican) (Everish:"Ximbalans, at the cry of war")
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Capital and largest city	Ximbala City
Official languages	Latinican
Recognised national languages	Various indigenous languages
Ethnic groups	54.2% Multiracial 24.8% Indigenous 12.3% White 5.5% Black 3.8% Other
Religion	75% Christianity 4.8% Traditional Beliefs 0.7% Other 19.5% No Religious Affiliation
Demonym(s)	Ximbalan
Government	Unitary one-party socialist state
• President	Xochitl Aparicio
• Prime Minister	Alejandro Rubio
• General Secretary of the Communist Party	Emilia Buhle
Legislature	National Assembly
Area
•	966,228 km2 (373,063 sq mi) (14th)
Population
• 2023 estimate	82,129,372 (8th)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$3.2 trillion
• Per capita	$38,962
Gini	39.5 medium
HDI	0.803 very high
Currency	Ximbalan Peso ($) (XMB)
Time zone	+6
Date format	MM-DD-YYYY
Driving side	right
Calling code	+83
Internet TLD	.xm

Ximbala officially The Ximbalan People's Republic (Latinican: La República Popular Ximbaliano) is a sovereign state in the east of Latinica.

It is bordered to the south by Whenua Wai, Ainigma, Ka’a and Kehbe; to the northwest by Kalimann; to the north by Vradiazi; and its eastern boundary is defined by the Tritonian Ocean. With a population of 82,129,372 inhabitants and a land area spanning 966,228 square kilometers, Ximbala ranks as the second-most populous and third-largest nation in Latinica. On a global scale, it stands as the 8th-most populous country and the 14th-largest in terms of land area. The official language of Ximbala is Latinican, spoken by approximately 80% of the population as their native tongue, while an additional 20% use it as a second language. In addition to Latinican, 70 other languages, many of which are indigenous to the area, are also spoken. Ximbala City serves as both the nation's capital and its largest city. It holds a prominent role as the economic, cultural, and political hub of the nation, with a combined urban population exceeding 22 million residents (including 9 million in the city proper).

Considered a cradle of civilization, the territory that constitutes contemporary Ximbala has been continuously settled since prehistoric times. The region was initially populated by migrants from Southern Serica around 13,000 years ago and would see the rise and fall of complex cultures and societies over the next millennia. Among the notable civilizations that emerged throughout Ximbala’s early history were the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, Purepecha, and Anahuac. The latter emerged as the region’s most prominent pre-colonization entity by the 15th century, with an estimated population of 3.5 million at its zenith as the Anahuac Empire. In the early 15th century, as the nations west of Latinica entered a period of exploration, Ximbala's southeastern coast was discovered by Eldancan voyagers, setting the stage for a process of colonization. The Eldancan Empire’s forces gradually conquered the region, culminating in the establishment of the colony of New Eldance in 1521. Over the ensuing three centuries, Eldancan colonization would transform Ximbala, introducing Catholicism, welcoming waves of Eldancan settlers and cultures, and leading to widespread racial intermixing. These changes would significantly alter the sociocultural landscape of the region. By the early 19th century, a collective identity began to emerge among the colony’s citizenry, forged from elements of plurinationalism and the emergence of a common language, the nascent Latinican language. This sense of nationhood culminated in a declaration of independence from the Eldancan Empire in 1810. The ensuing Ximbalan War of Independence, which concluded in 1821, marked the end of Eldancan colonial rule.

The post-independence period in Ximbala was characterized by profound instability, frequent government changes, social unrest, and internal conflicts. Ideological divides between conservatives and liberals exacerbated governance challenges, leading to a tumultuous period. In 1870, these divisions reached a critical point when the conservative-controlled senate unilaterally passed a new constitution, despite being vetoed by the incumbent liberal presidency. This disagreement triggered a civil war, ultimately won by the liberals. Despite the initial ravages of conflict, the victorious liberal government ushered in a period known as the Ximbalan Miracle. This era was marked by political stability, rapid industrialization, modernization, and unprecedented economic growth that was sustained by successive regimes. Rising living standards, reduced infant mortality, and extensive immigration fueled a population boom, which once again radically transformed Ximbalan society; today, approximately 80% of modern-day Ximbalans claim foreign ancestry. However, the 1940s brought a severe financial crisis that led to economic collapse. In this climate, a military junta assumed control in 1945, enacting martial law and establishing a dictatorship. The regime implemented economic reforms that revitalized the economy but exacerbated social inequality, concentrating wealth in the hands of a few while leaving over 70% of the population in poverty. This social inequality, coupled with a lack of democracy and government repression, fueled peaceful peasant revolts in the early 1950s, eventually evolving into guerrilla warfare after the massacre of student demonstrators in 1956. The subsequent Ximbalan Revolution, led by a coalition of socialist organizations, trade unions, student movements, and minority groups known as the Frente Unido (United Front), sought to topple the military junta. This revolution persisted until 1962, when the military government surrendered, relinquishing power on July 5th, 1962. The parties of the Frente Unido merged to form the Communist Party of Ximbala, which established the modern-day Ximbalan People's Republic under the current constitution that has since undergone numerous revisions.

Today, Ximbala is a unitary one-party socialist state, one of the only states with a constitutionally enshrined one-party system and a commitment to communism. In this framework, the country is governed by the Communist Party of Ximbala, as dictated by its constitution. Economically, Ximbala is considered a newly industrialized country with an emerging economy. The country has experienced exponential growth in the wake of transformative reforms introduced in the 1980s, which fundamentally reshaped its once centrally planned economy into a rudimentary state-capitalist market economy, characterized as a socialist market economy. Presently, Ximbala boasts a GDP at purchasing power parity totaling $3.2 trillion and a GDP per capita of $38,962. Nonetheless, the nation grapples with pressing challenges that undermine its economic and political potential, as well as the well-being of its citizens. These include pervasive issues such as alarming drug-related crime and deeply entrenched socioeconomic disparities. Despite this, Ximbala maintains its status as an upper-middle-income country with a moderately high standard of living. The nation extends social services to its citizens, including universal healthcare, free education, and comprehensive social security, exemplifying its commitment to providing for the welfare of its citizens.

Politics

In Ximbala, the constitution defines the country as a unitary socialist state, establishing the bedrock for the nation's political system shaped by the ideologies of socialism and communism.

In this structure, the Communist Party of Ximbala (CPX) holds the role of the vanguard party entrusted with leading the nation toward socialism and the eventual establishment of a communist society. The CPX assumes a crucial role in shaping policies, ideologies, and the country's long-term aspirations. Termed "Socialism with Ximbalan characteristics," its ideology merges Marxist-Leninist principles with elements adapted to the nation's distinct historical context. This ideology serves as the cornerstone guiding the country's progress, recognizing the CPX's essential role in establishing the core principles that form the basis of governance and policies.

The governance structure is tripartite, comprising the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. The Legislative Branch resides in the National Assembly, the highest legislative body. Elected representatives convene semi-annually to deliberate on legislation, oversee governance, and elect the President. During its recesses, legislative power is exercised by the Council of State, selected by the Assembly. The Executive Branch, holding executive authority, is vested in the Council of Ministers. Led by the Prime Minister, it consists of various high-ranking officials responsible for enforcing laws authorized by the National Assembly and passed by the Council of State. The Judicial Branch, led by the Supreme Court and lower courts, interprets laws, ensuring alignment with the Constitution and serving as a check on governmental actions, preserving the rule of law.

Additionally, The Motherland Front of Ximbala is a vital component of the political structure. Comprising diverse political and social entities, it provides popular oversight of the state and the CPX, ensuring adherence to constitutional principles and representing societal interests. Empowered by constitutional authority, the Front operates autonomously, overseeing the party's actions, policies, and decisions. It serves as a check on the ruling party, enhancing transparency and responsiveness to societal needs.

In the political hierarchy, the President serves as the head of state, the Prime Minister as the head of government, while the General Secretary of the CPX holds considerable influence as the de facto most powerful position in Ximbala due to their leadership within the party. Presently, Xochitl Aparicio serves as the President, Alejandro Rubio is the Prime Minister, and Emilia Buhle is the influential General Secretary of the CPX.

Social Policies and Laws

General

• You become a legal adult at age 18.
• You can obtain a driver's license at age 18.
• The age of consent is 18.
• The legal age of marriage is 18.
• Capital punishment is used and frequently carried out.
• Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are legal.
• Pornography is legal with heavy regulation.
• Gambling is legal with age restrictions.

Suffrage

• All citizens of Ximbala are eligible to vote once they have reached the age of 18.
• You can run for office once you have reached the age of 18. You can run for presidency once you have reached the age of 30, completed military service, and finished higher education.
• In Ximbala, political parties are prohibited from engaging in election-related activities. This includes the Communist Party of Ximbala, which is not permitted to nominate, endorse, or support any candidate for political office. However, individual members of parties retain the right to run for office independently.

Gun laws

• In Ximbala, only members of the police force can obtain a weapons license and must be 18 years and older.

Drug laws

• Alcohol (<15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
• Alcohol (>15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
• Nicotine and Tobacco products are legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
• Cannabis is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.

Abortion laws

• In Ximbala, abortion is legal and there is mixed public opinion.
• Costs are generally covered by the state.
• Abortion is legal at anytime.
• Abortion is legal in the case of fetal defects.
• Abortion is legal in the case of rape and where the mother's life may be threatened.
• Abortion is regulated by the state. Public hospitals will perform it, but private clinics can perform it too.

LGBT rights

• Same sex activity is legal in Ximbala, and there is mixed public opinion.
• The age of consent for same sex intercourse is the same as heterosexual intercourse.
• The LGBT community has some rights to freedom of expression. Some activities such as rallies advocating for more rights are marked as "propaganda".
• LGBT people are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
• The LGBT community is protected by law from discrimination, but only in some areas such as employment and housing.
• The LGBT community has the right to enter into partnerships and can adopt children depending on the jurisdiction.
• Changing one's gender is legal but only if the person goes through HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and sex reassignment surgery. Three genders are recognized by law.

Military

• Approximately 3.8% of Ximbala's GDP is spent on maintaining the military annually.
• Women are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
• Conscription is enforced, with alternative service available.
• One year of military service is required for both men and women when they reach the age of 18 and have completed secondary school.
• The Ximbalan army has a current strength of 715,000 troops.

Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of speech is granted to all citizens constitutionally.
• It is constitutionally legal to criticize the government.
• Freedom of assembly is granted to citizens.
• Online speech falls under Freedom of Speech.
• Laws concerning hate speech do exist, as well as laws concerning the incitement of violence.
• The press is considerably controlled and censored.
• There is a considerable amount of censorship online by the government.
• Constitutional freedom of speech is not absolute. The government of Ximbala holds the power to override constitutional safeguards in the name of national security.