People's Republic of Nagora

Nagora (, : নগর), officially the People's Republic of Nagora (Bengali: গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী নগর) is a country in , situated along. Bordered by to the west,  and  to the north and  to the east.

The country has population of approximately 118 million people, making it the in Asia and  in the world. With area of 163,869 km2, it's one of the smallest countries in the region.

The largest city of Nagora and its capital is, with population of over 7 mln people and the largest metropolitan area of 14 mln. Second largest city,, is home to 3 mln inhabitants.

Nagora is a   divided into 9 administrative subdivisions - provinces. Member of the and multiple other organisations. One of the three observers of.

Etymology
The name of the country, Nagora, originates from Bengali word নগর - nagara (city). It was first used around 17th century by the local population to describe colonial settlements. The word was later adapted as the name of the southern regions of Portuguese Bengal.

After nation's declaration of independence, the name Nagara was slightly adjusted in English to the modern Nagora.

Portuguese colonisation
Portuguese influence in Bengal area has started around 1537, with first settlements on Hugli river. It has further expanded over the century, with take-over of French and Dutch towns and eventually major English port of Calcutá in late 1690s.

Colony of Bengal
Bengal under Portuguese rule was known from its tolerance for all religions. People arriving from all over the sub-continent helped the local economy develop and eventually gave Bengal enough wealth to officially gain status of a colony.

Despite town of Hugli being the oldest settlement, Calcutá was chosen to be the new capital. Ever since the city's been growing rapidly. Local authorities invested in building churches, mosques, mandirs and even fire temples for Zoroastrians, as well as first universities.

Quit-Nagora Movement
With formation of United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves with capital in Rio de Janeiro in 1815, governing the colony in Bengal was less efficent. Local independence movements began to gain popularity, starting massive Quit-Nagora Movement. In 1821 a military coup d'etat took place, making Nagora an independent military junta. Northen part of the Bengal colony, Bangladesh, stayed under Portuguese influence.

Junta was one of the least successful periods in Nagoran history. Despite building a national unity, both economy and international relations have decayed singificantly. Anti-Portuguese propaganda caused huge decay in Catholic population.

War in Tripura
Aggressive policy of military generals caused multiple border conflicts with Portuguese Bangladesh and British India. In 1907, claims on Tripura were announced. Nagoran navy blocked the delta of Padma River, cutting off Portuguese access to Bangladesh. A war broke out between Nagora, Portugal, Bangladeshi and Tripuran nationalists.

Due to lack of access Portugal quickly lost the land war and had to completely withdraw from the area in early 1908, recognising independence of Bangladesh. War in Tripura continued, with all three remaining sides claiming area and theirs.

Modern history
When national depression and war exhaustion reached their lowest point in early 20th century, Nagorans went on protests to install new, democratically chosen government. In 1912 first elections were held, choosing socialist system. Capital city, Calcutá, was renamed into Nagorapolis. Nagoran armies withdrew from Tripura.

Due to rapidly increasing number of citizens, Nagora started sufferring with overpopulation in 1980s. The government adapted mild birth control policy, which encouraged Nagorans to attend free higher education and adapt planned parenthood. Thanks to this, current Nagoran population is 20 mln smaller than estimated in 1980.

Nowadays Nagora is considered to be one of the most developed nations in the region, with the highest GDP nominal per capita in South Asia. In 2005, it became the observer state of.

Geography
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Government
Nagora is a   under. Current president of the country is Sheikh Hasina, elected in 2017 for her second 5-year presidency.

The head of government is the Prime Minister, who is invited to form a government every five years by the President. Naveen Patnaik has been Nagoran Prime Minister since 2013.

Most important national values announced after overthrown of military junta in 1912 are "equality, human dignity and social justice".

Mapperdonian relations
In 2018, Nagora entered the Maracaibo Agreement, establishing an alliance with Alatia,  Bayoux,  Carfax,  Rélam and  Zhenzhu. The country also keeps close ties with Mazoverse nations, including Nortminhia and  Mauzean Tsardom.

Administrative divisions
Nagora is located in the South Asia region. The country is divided into 9 administrative divisions - provinces.

Largest cities
Despite government's efforts to slower the overpopulation, Nagoran cities still grow rapidly. Local authorities and investors are developing suburban areas and expanding cities to avoid creation of poor, densely populated districts - slums.

In 2019 census, all 10 biggest cities increased their population in comparition to the previous census from 2016.

Ethnic groups
Besides the Bengalis, there are three major ethnic groups in Nagora. , the Zoroastrian immigrants from medieval Persia, live mostly in provinces of Upper and Central Padma. The second ethinc minority, the Odia people, make up about 5% of the entire population. They speak their own language and originate from the province of North Orissa. The other minority, Hindi, is spread across the entire country and makes up about 5% of the population as well.

Religion
Nagora is one of the most religiously diverse countries in Asia and in the World. Over centuries it has built an impressive religious tolerance which helped to avoid internal conflicts similar to India's. Hindus living in the west make up almost half of the population. In Bengal region, Islam is the main religion of 32% of Nagorans. Third most common belief in Nagora is Buddhism, most popular in Chattogram Province. In addition to these communities, there are also Christian and groups that settled in the area during early colonisation period. Less than 2% of the population is Atheist.