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|conventional_long_name = Republic of Torbia
 
|common_name = South Torbia
 
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|demonym = South Torbian
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|alt_map = Location of Ariana on the globe.
 
 
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   | {{nowrap|58.0% Persian Dialects}}
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   | 26.0% Turkic Dialects
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   | Torbian
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   | 9.0% Kurdish
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  | 2.0% Luri
 
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  | 1.0% Baluchi
 
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  | 1.0% Arabic
 
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  | 1.0% Kalarian
 
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  | 2.0% Other
 
 
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|demonym = Arianian
 
 
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   | {{nowrap|51.0% Persian}}
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   | 24.0% Atropian
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   | Torbian (99+%)
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  | 8.0% Gilaki or Mazandarani
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  | 7.0% Kurd
 
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   | 3.0% Arab
 
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  | 2.0% Lur
 
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  | 2.0% Baluch
 
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  | 2.0% Turkmen
 
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  | 1.0% Other
 
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   | {{nowrap|89.0% Shia Muslim}}
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   | 9.0% Sunni Muslim
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  | Buddhist (61.3%)
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   | 2.0% Other
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  | Agnostic/Atheist (19.1%)
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  | Christian (5.6%)
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   | Confucian (4.7%)
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   | Muslim (2.9%)
 
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|capital = Tehran
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|capital = Manila
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|largest_city = Tehran (12 million)
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|largest_city = Quezon City
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|government_type = Theocracy
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|government_type = Constitutional Republic
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|leader_title1 = Supreme Leader
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|leader_title1 = President
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|leader_name1 = Ayatollah Mahmood Mekhenei
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|leader_name1 = Yi Hyun-joo
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|leader_title2 = President
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|legislature = National Assembly of the Republic of Torbia
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|leader_name2 = Ahmad Moudin
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|area_sq_km = 45,641
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|legislature = Unicameral Legislature
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|population_estimate = 42,375,386
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|area_magnitude = 1 E11
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|GDP_nominal =$1.799 trillion
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|population_estimate = 8,372,373
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|population_estimate_rank = 129th <!--UN World Population Prospects-->
 
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|population_estimate_year = July 2016
 
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|GDP_nominal = $85.77 billion
 
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|GDP_nominal_year = 2016
 
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|sovereignty_type = Theocracy
 
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}}Ariana is a true theocracy, with every significant political action affected by the clerical class. A brutally efficient military ensures the continuation of the current power structure, while a sham representative government appeases or distracts Western interests. Ariana’s military is second only to Donovia in strength, and regularly exercises dominance and maintains connections with criminal and terror groups. Reportedly, Ariana has nuclear weapons and three identified nuclear sites. Ariana possesses massive oil and gas reserves in its southwest region along the Persian Gulf, and provides relatively modern infrastructure with big cities and a complex transportation architecture. Ariana’s government is aggressive, capable, revolutionary, and intent on spreading its vision of Islamic governance and the establishment of a new Arianian hegemony throughout the region. The majority of Arianians are Shia Muslim, and all citizens suffer from a lack of information due to the government’s strict regulations on media.
 
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==Political==
 
==Political==
 
{{Main article|Political: South Torbia}}
 
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At the heart of political power in Ariana is the Council of Guardians Revolution. The Revolution considers itself the vanguard of proper Islamic sentiment on the planet, and the heart of a global conversion to its version of Islam. The Revolution has successfully defended itself from both internal and external threats, and remains committed to the export of its vision of theocratic rule.
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The Republic of Torbia, also known as South Torbia, is a constitutional republic that occupies most of the south half of the Island of Luzon, plus Mindoro and numerous other smaller islands. After centuries of foreign occupation and despotic rule, South Torbia emerged in the late 20th century as one of the world’s fastest growing economies, and today is one of the world’s wealthiest, most stable, and most militarily powerful nations. However, a massive corruption scandal recently rocked the government to its core, creating many questions about the stability and viability of the current republic.
  
 
==Military==
 
==Military==
 
{{Main article|Military: South Torbia}}
 
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Ariana has an extensive history of various types of operations, from sponsorship of proxy terrorism  to sustained force-on-force conflict. This history forms the basis for the military leadership mindset. The legacy of changing political boundaries between Ariana and its neighbors over the last century never terminated satisfactorily for the countries’ ethnic groups, familial-clan geographical demographics, or theological divisions.
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The South Torbian military is primarily a defensive force designed to deter foreign aggression, notably from the Democratic People’s Republic of Torbia (North Torbia) and from other regional powers that might seek to threaten the South Torbian people. South Torbia’s military is modern, and capable of being interoperable with most western militaries. That said, unlike most western militaries, service within the South Torbian Armed Forces is compulsory for all able bodied South Torbians over 18 years old.
  
 
==Economic==
 
==Economic==
 
{{Main article|Economic: South Torbia}}
 
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The Caucasus countries that possess hydrocarbon resources will continue to depend on the oil and gas industries to drive their economies, while those that do not possess such resources will attempt  to tie themselves to hydrocarbon-rich nations. Both Ariana and Atropia face geopolitical difficulties in exporting their oil and natural gas. Bordered by adversaries, the Arianians and Atropians must rely on tenuous routes to export their resources. For Gorgas and Limaria, which lack extractive or mature industries, transshipment of hydrocarbon products or providing other services to oil-wealthy countries will be their primary short- to medium-term means to achieve economic development. Donovia continues to recover from a collapse two decades ago that crippled its economy. All nations of the Caucasus have relatively high inefficiency due to corruption, government involvement in the economy, and/or lack of export industry development.
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South Torbia is a highly developed, mixed-market nation, with a strong economic core, with 60-70% of the economy driven by free-market dynamics. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, South Torbia is one of the world’s largest economies. Though the economy is strong, it has fallen into recession four times in the last ten years. In recent years, South Torbia has worked to expand their human capital through both education and investment. Despite all of their economic success, South Torbia remains reliant on imports due to a limitation in agriculture diversity and natural resources.  
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Ariana’s economy has pockets of economic vitality but suffers from governmental legislation and regulation that restrict its growth. Ariana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) consistently improves about 4-6% annually and even reached 7-8% growth in 2007. Much of Ariana’s GDP growth,  however, depends on hydrocarbon revenues that make up the largest sector of the Arianian economy and suffer the whims of international market commodity prices. The Arianian government continues to push for greater market liberalization and reform, but large Arianian special interests are expected to continue blocking economic progressive legislation to prevent any decrease in their power. Additionally, the government plays a significant role in the Arianian economy; its social welfare policies fund various charities and numerous subsidies for commodities ranging from foodstuffs to gasoline.
 
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Ariana’s economy is a series of contrasts. While a population surge reached the labor market over  the last decade, Arianian unemployment continued to decrease over the same period. While trade and finance sanctions create significant foreign investment obstacles, overseas trade—especially  with East Asian countries—continues to grow as Asia desires raw hydrocarbon resources and Ariana seeks finished consumer goods. Although Ariana’s industrial sector continues as one of the region’s strongest, its factories suffer from international sanctions on the parts and technology needed to update its hardware and techniques.
 
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President Ahmad Moudin’s financial policies support his populist agenda, including an expansionary fiscal policy. Moudin continues to support massive subsidies for the populace; energy subsidies alone account for approximately 12% of Ariana’s GDP. The People’s Wealth Fund (PWF), which uses oil revenue proceeds as a hedge against the volatile price fluctuations on the international petroleum market, supports oil subsidies to the Arianian people. The high oil prices of the last decade filled the PWF coffers with enough revenue to pursue Moudin’s populist policies, like fuel subsidies, and possibly provided funds to continue Ariana’s investment in nuclear technology.
 
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As a result of Ariana’s successful nuclear weapons program, the US Treasury enacted sanctions against Ariana that hamper its international and domestic economic systems and promote policy changes. In addition, the US hopes the sanctions will deter Ariana from providing financial support to Middle East terrorists.
 
  
 
==Social==
 
==Social==
 
{{Main article|Social: South Torbia}}
 
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Ariana enjoys an ancient heritage and rich culture. Ariana possesses a well-documented reputation as the center of knowledge, art, poetry, and mathematics in the region that dates back thousands of years. Most Arianians are proud of their nation and consider themselves Arianians and/or Persians, dependent on their ethnic group.
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While South Torbia still maintains a close connection to its cultural heritage and tradition, it has embraced many aspects of western culture and market capitalism. The economic growth experienced in South Torbia, paired with an increased exposure to global influences, continues to shape the social landscape within South Torbia. Whereas many countries within the region have diverse populations, South Torbia’s relative homogeneity allows it to avoid many of the ethnic and social tensions that occur when different population groups experience urbanization, and increased interactions. That said, South Torbia has been experiencing a cultural evolution as younger generations gain more access to education and global influences. These outside influences create challenges between those Torbian’s who seek to maintain their cultural identity, and those who wish to embrace a more global identity.
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Over the last few years, radical Arianian powerbrokers with extremist world views have provided sanctuary to international terrorists. Ariana also sponsored the proxy wars of the Shia Internationalist Brigades and the Martyr’s Army versus Israel, as well as training and/or supplying Arianian Shia insurgent groups such as local Shia Internationalist Brigades. Ariana continues to threaten Israel, the US, and their allies with its domestically popular and successful nuclear  weapons program.
 
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Since President Ahmad Moudin took power in 2003, his continual references to the 12th Imam’s imminent return and the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate stir the Shia faithful to action.   The rhetoric also diverts increasing social discontent to a common foreign enemy—the US and its infidel allies, such as Israel and Egypt. As long as religious zealots control the government, it remains likely that Ariana and the US will never become allies in the Caucasus region.
 
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Social discontent and civil unrest continue to rise in Ariana. Tens of thousands of people protested the last election (August 2009), in which Moudin received the most votes in what many observers perceived as a rigged election. The perception by many Arianian citizens of deeply ingrained government corruption, skewed wealth distribution, high inflation, and high unemployment rates continue to drive this discontent and unrest. Protests, to include student organized protests, persist even to date in Tehran.
 
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Regardless of these problems, the Arianian populace still enjoys a higher living standard than many regional neighbors. Ariana is not a poor nation. The Arianian poor generally earn more than $2 per day, the United Nations (UN) poverty standard. The government, however, states that only 18% of its citizens live below the poverty line. The Arianian people’s discontent may eventually lead to minor governmental changes but likely will not result in any fundamental changes to the Arianian political situation.
 
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Most citizens enjoy clean water and electricity, most attend primary and secondary schools, and most urban citizens have access to phone services. Literacy rates remain very high in Ariana (77%), and over 80% complete high school. Each year, over one million high school graduates apply for entrance into Arianian universities. The more educated the Arianian public becomes, however, the more likely that they will speak out against the theocracy.
 
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
 
{{Main article|Information: South Torbia}}
 
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Ariana is a repressive information environment, with the government controlling all important information environment elements. Ariana is one of the most sophisticated nations in the world at information control, utilizing advanced capabilities to monitor and direct communications. Despite this, the fragmented Arianian opposition uses the Internet extensively, though its ultimate effect on the political environment is mixed at best. Ariana’s INFOWAR capability is generally good, with pockets of excellence in a variety of disciplines.
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South Torbia has a thriving and relatively free information environment. Internet and television media are state-of-the-art, and the most important form of media in South Torbia. South Torbia’s mass media operates with freedom of the press, but an anti-defamation law means journalists must continue to use self-censorship to ensure they do not face harsh penalties from the government on adverse reporting. The internet is the most free form of information media, with social media being the preferred means of expressing individual opinions. South Torbians have access to information from sources around the world.
  
 
==Infrastructure==
 
==Infrastructure==
 
{{Main article|Infrastructure: South Torbia}}
 
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While the region’s five countries have a significant number of rural residents, the majority of each country’s population lives in urban areas. About two-thirds of the Arianian (68%), Donovian (67%), and Limarian populace (64%) and just over half of the Gorgan (53%) and Atropian (52%) populace  live in urban areas. All five countries contain a mixture of modern urban cities and almost pre- modern rural villages. Modern utilities can be found in most major cities but not in the rural villages and countryside.
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While the region’s five major countries have a significant number of rural residents, South Torbia breaks this trend with having roughly 88% of its population living in urban areas. The quality and condition of urban areas can be quite diverse, with some neighborhoods being quite modern while in other areas the infrastructure is clearly outdated and struggling to meet the needs of the dense population. South Torbia experienced rapid urbanization throughout the country in the decades following the Torbian War. While its growing economy initially enabled urban spaces to keep pace with the development required by the growing population, they quickly began running out of open land to develop. As a result of this lack of open land, South Torbian cities began to expand up creating densely populated residential buildings that often exceed 20 floors. While the infrastructure system is certainly stressed, South Torbias’ economy has enabled it to adapt and update its infrastructure, and its overall quality is still among the best in the world in regard to services provided.
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The Arianian infrastructure resembles a patchwork quilt with a mixture of modernization and obsolescence. While previous Arianian leaders made substantial investments, the infrastructure now faces significant challenges from the stresses of both war and peace. While rail, road, air, and seaports are marginally adequate, the natural gas and oil infrastructure suffers from archaic construction. Environmental and population pressures on aquifers, along with considerable pollution levels, create significant stress on water and other natural resources. Over 40% of Ariana’s more than 77 million people reside in its 18 largest cities, all of which have at least 350,000 residents.
 
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==Physical Environment==
 
==Physical Environment==
 
{{Main article|Physical Environment: South Torbia}}
 
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Over 200,000 square miles comprise the Caucasus, a mountainous region located between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. The Caucasus includes Atropia, Limaria, and Gorgas, as well as parts of Ariana, Donovia, and Kalaria. The Caucasus Mountains, consisting of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus ranges, traditionally form the separation between Europe and Asia. The Caucasus region contains two major parts—the North Caucasus and the South Caucasus—that are divided by the Greater Caucasus Mountains. The North Caucasus region is contained entirely within Donovia, while the South Caucasus contains Gorgas, Limaria, Atropia, and parts of Ariana and Kalaria.
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South Torbia is a small country located in an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean. It shares maritime borders with Belesia and Gabal, and a land border with North Torbia—its primary regional competitor. The country’s terrain varies from high, forested, rugged mountains to flat lowland plains used for agriculture; while the former create obstacles for transport, they are not insurmountable. Both vegetation and climate are tropical in nature.
  
 
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==Time==
 
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The Caucasus countries, for the most part, do not believe in the sensitivity of time, and do not view punctuality or the importance of time as the US and most other Western countries do. Most of the people in the region do not view time as a resource and do not feel any compulsion to effectively manage their time. The people in the Caucasus region do not make the connection between effective use of their time and production. This lack of time consciousness will likely frustrate US soldiers as they work with their allies, but it will also give the US a battlefield advantage against its enemies.
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South Torbians follow a cyclic approach to time, believing that all opportunities, like the sun, will set and then rise again later on. South Torbians see time as a set of imbedded cycles: day, season, year, life. The result is a national culture that promotes a deliberate, time-conscious lifestyle focused on politeness to others. Scheduled events are expected to begin on time. Both National and Religious Holidays play an important role in South Torbia, and most businesses shuts down on these days. While day to day life for most South Torbians follows the same Gregorian calendar that is used by the United States, traditions associated with the lunar calendar maintain a degree of cultural significance. South Torbia sits within the South Torbia Time Zone (STTZ), which is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC); it does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
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||The Tantoco Cartel was founded in the Republic of Torbia, it also operates in the largest cities of Olvana. The Tantoco Cartel is involved in almost every type of criminal activity imaginable: drug and weapons smuggling, extortion, motor vehicle theft, illegal gambling, money laundering, counterfeiting, and murder-for-hire The Olvana government is serious about bribery as some senior government leaders have been forced to resign or imprisoned when caught taking bribes. 
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|[[South Torbian Communist Army]]
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| Southeast Atropia with nation-wide capabilities
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| Possible ties to transnational criminal and terrorist actors. Has engaged the Atropian regime in a lowlevel insurgency for the past 20 years. Promotes violent populace opposition to state taxation policies, unreliable public services, substandard medical preventive services, inaccessible state education programs for working class citizens, and a judicial system that illegally favors the ruling political party. Salasyl and South Atropian People's Army (SAPA) insurgents often clash violently over ideology, limited resources, and similar recruiting pools.
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||The South Torbian Communist Army (TCA) is probably less than 1,000 actual fighters, but they may have many more supporters throughout the country. Their expressed intent is to establish a communist country based on the Marxist model, the same goal as stated by the South Torbian Communist Party (TCP). The TCP claims that their group has no connection to the TCA, but there are probably some members that belong to both organizations.
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|[[Islamic Torbian Army]]
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| Primary goal is to create a separate country composed of southern Atropia and Ariana's northwestern provinces. Receives most of its training, equipment, and supplies from Ariana. SAPA and Salasyl insurgents often clash  violently over ideology, limited resources, and similar recruiting pools.
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||The Islamic Torbian Army (ITA) began on Mindoro as a movement to convert the country into an Islamic Republic. The ITA has expanded too many parts of South Torbia, especially those that contain a large number of Muslims. Since the ITA normally attacks non-Muslims, most other Muslims remain neutral or provide tacit support to the ITA.  
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| Southern Erdabil and Western Sirvaki Provinces
 
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| Small insurgent group with limited regional activities.
 
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| The growth of illegal narcotics, smuggling, and even human trafficking conducted outside of established channels only began recently. Many of those involved in Atropian illegal activities live in communities of displaced Atropians from Lower Janga and persons who fled Donovia. Atropia serves as a transit point for narcotics travelling to Donovia and Western countries.
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||The Osongco Syndicate is a large-scale criminal network that is based on the island of Mindoro in Bongabong led by Zikri Osongco. Osongco may sometimes work with the Tantoco Cartel, but it is not part of the latter. Tantoco leaves Osongco alone as long as he confines his activities to Mindoro. The Osongco Syndicate is primarily involved in stolen goods and smuggling, but will not hesitate to delve into other areas on the island that can make the organization money such as extortion or even bank robbery, especially those that do not practice the Muslim faith. Some Muslims see Osongco as a modern-day Robin Hood who takes from the rich and gives to the poor.  
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| The growth of illegal narcotics, smuggling, and even human trafficking conducted outside of established channels only began recently. Many of those involved in Atropian illegal activities live in communities of displaced Atropians from Lower Janga and persons who fled Donovia. Atropia serves as a transit point for narcotics travelling to Donovia and Western countries.
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|A pro-government and counter-Communist organization that wants to unite North and South Torbia with a democratically elected government.
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Republic of Torbia
Flag of South Torbia
Flag
Location of South Torbia
Capital Manila
Largest city Quezon City
Official languages
  • Torbian
  • English
Ethnic groups
  • Torbian (99+%)
Religion
  • Buddhist (61.3%)
  • Agnostic/Atheist (19.1%)
  • Christian (5.6%)
  • Confucian (4.7%)
  • Muslim (2.9%)
Demonym South Torbian
Government Constitutional Republic
• President
 Yi Hyun-joo
Legislature National Assembly of the Republic of Torbia
Population
• Estimate
 42,375,386
GDP estimate
• Total
 $1.799 trillion
Time zone GMT +8

Political

Main article: Political: South Torbia

The Republic of Torbia, also known as South Torbia, is a constitutional republic that occupies most of the south half of the Island of Luzon, plus Mindoro and numerous other smaller islands. After centuries of foreign occupation and despotic rule, South Torbia emerged in the late 20th century as one of the world’s fastest growing economies, and today is one of the world’s wealthiest, most stable, and most militarily powerful nations. However, a massive corruption scandal recently rocked the government to its core, creating many questions about the stability and viability of the current republic.

Military

Main article: Military: South Torbia

The South Torbian military is primarily a defensive force designed to deter foreign aggression, notably from the Democratic People’s Republic of Torbia (North Torbia) and from other regional powers that might seek to threaten the South Torbian people. South Torbia’s military is modern, and capable of being interoperable with most western militaries. That said, unlike most western militaries, service within the South Torbian Armed Forces is compulsory for all able bodied South Torbians over 18 years old.

Economic

Main article: Economic: South Torbia

South Torbia is a highly developed, mixed-market nation, with a strong economic core, with 60-70% of the economy driven by free-market dynamics. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, South Torbia is one of the world’s largest economies. Though the economy is strong, it has fallen into recession four times in the last ten years. In recent years, South Torbia has worked to expand their human capital through both education and investment. Despite all of their economic success, South Torbia remains reliant on imports due to a limitation in agriculture diversity and natural resources.

Social

Main article: Social: South Torbia

While South Torbia still maintains a close connection to its cultural heritage and tradition, it has embraced many aspects of western culture and market capitalism. The economic growth experienced in South Torbia, paired with an increased exposure to global influences, continues to shape the social landscape within South Torbia. Whereas many countries within the region have diverse populations, South Torbia’s relative homogeneity allows it to avoid many of the ethnic and social tensions that occur when different population groups experience urbanization, and increased interactions. That said, South Torbia has been experiencing a cultural evolution as younger generations gain more access to education and global influences. These outside influences create challenges between those Torbian’s who seek to maintain their cultural identity, and those who wish to embrace a more global identity.

Information

Main article: Information: South Torbia

South Torbia has a thriving and relatively free information environment. Internet and television media are state-of-the-art, and the most important form of media in South Torbia. South Torbia’s mass media operates with freedom of the press, but an anti-defamation law means journalists must continue to use self-censorship to ensure they do not face harsh penalties from the government on adverse reporting. The internet is the most free form of information media, with social media being the preferred means of expressing individual opinions. South Torbians have access to information from sources around the world.

Infrastructure

Main article: Infrastructure: South Torbia

While the region’s five major countries have a significant number of rural residents, South Torbia breaks this trend with having roughly 88% of its population living in urban areas. The quality and condition of urban areas can be quite diverse, with some neighborhoods being quite modern while in other areas the infrastructure is clearly outdated and struggling to meet the needs of the dense population. South Torbia experienced rapid urbanization throughout the country in the decades following the Torbian War. While its growing economy initially enabled urban spaces to keep pace with the development required by the growing population, they quickly began running out of open land to develop. As a result of this lack of open land, South Torbian cities began to expand up creating densely populated residential buildings that often exceed 20 floors. While the infrastructure system is certainly stressed, South Torbias’ economy has enabled it to adapt and update its infrastructure, and its overall quality is still among the best in the world in regard to services provided.

Physical Environment

Main article: Physical Environment: South Torbia

South Torbia is a small country located in an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean. It shares maritime borders with Belesia and Gabal, and a land border with North Torbia—its primary regional competitor. The country’s terrain varies from high, forested, rugged mountains to flat lowland plains used for agriculture; while the former create obstacles for transport, they are not insurmountable. Both vegetation and climate are tropical in nature.

Time

Main article: Time: South Torbia

South Torbians follow a cyclic approach to time, believing that all opportunities, like the sun, will set and then rise again later on. South Torbians see time as a set of imbedded cycles: day, season, year, life. The result is a national culture that promotes a deliberate, time-conscious lifestyle focused on politeness to others. Scheduled events are expected to begin on time. Both National and Religious Holidays play an important role in South Torbia, and most businesses shuts down on these days. While day to day life for most South Torbians follows the same Gregorian calendar that is used by the United States, traditions associated with the lunar calendar maintain a degree of cultural significance. South Torbia sits within the South Torbia Time Zone (STTZ), which is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC); it does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Significant Non-State Threat Actors and Conditions

Significant Non-State Threat Actors and Conditions in the South Torbian OE, 2025
Group Name Type Country Description
Tantoco Cartel Criminal Multiple The Tantoco Cartel was founded in the Republic of Torbia, it also operates in the largest cities of Olvana. The Tantoco Cartel is involved in almost every type of criminal activity imaginable: drug and weapons smuggling, extortion, motor vehicle theft, illegal gambling, money laundering, counterfeiting, and murder-for-hire The Olvana government is serious about bribery as some senior government leaders have been forced to resign or imprisoned when caught taking bribes.
South Torbian Communist Army Insurgency South Torbia The South Torbian Communist Army (TCA) is probably less than 1,000 actual fighters, but they may have many more supporters throughout the country. Their expressed intent is to establish a communist country based on the Marxist model, the same goal as stated by the South Torbian Communist Party (TCP). The TCP claims that their group has no connection to the TCA, but there are probably some members that belong to both organizations.
Islamic Torbian Army Insurgency South Torbia The Islamic Torbian Army (ITA) began on Mindoro as a movement to convert the country into an Islamic Republic. The ITA has expanded too many parts of South Torbia, especially those that contain a large number of Muslims. Since the ITA normally attacks non-Muslims, most other Muslims remain neutral or provide tacit support to the ITA.
Osongco Syndicate Criminal South Torbia The Osongco Syndicate is a large-scale criminal network that is based on the island of Mindoro in Bongabong led by Zikri Osongco. Osongco may sometimes work with the Tantoco Cartel, but it is not part of the latter. Tantoco leaves Osongco alone as long as he confines his activities to Mindoro. The Osongco Syndicate is primarily involved in stolen goods and smuggling, but will not hesitate to delve into other areas on the island that can make the organization money such as extortion or even bank robbery, especially those that do not practice the Muslim faith. Some Muslims see Osongco as a modern-day Robin Hood who takes from the rich and gives to the poor.
United Torbia Counter-Insurgency South Torbia A pro-government and counter-Communist organization that wants to unite North and South Torbia with a democratically elected government.
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