Gunjou

Gunjou (Gunjounese: 群青, Gunjou), formally titled the Maritime Republic of Gunjou (Gunjounese: 群青海事共和国, Gunjou Kaiji Kyouwakoku), is an island nation in northwestern Eldham. It was founded by Chancellor Empiur on July 27, 2021.

Etymology
Gunjou in Gunjounese is written with in Gunjounese characters as 群青 and pronounced Gunjou. The characters 群青 translate to ultramarine, a deep blue color pigment originally made by grinding lapis lazuli. This name refers to the deep, vibrant blue of the vast, open, and beautiful ocean that surrounds Gunjou.

Geography
Gunjou is situated on a large artificial island, floating on the surface on a northwestern Eldham sea. Given that it's an artificial island, there is a lack of natural land formations or terrain. It is surrounded by ancient, deteriorating seawalls. While not exactly suited for warfare, it is certainly able to dissuade or deter potential infiltrators.

Politics
The Maritime Republic of Gunjou is. de-jure, unitary parliamentary republic. However, in reality, it is an oligarchic state dominated by the merchant class and military officials, mixing elements of a plutocracy with a stratocracy. The chancellor, Empiur, rules for life. Gunjou is nationalistic and fiercely independent. While it is a faux-democracy, it is still appeals to the values of republicanism. Furthermore, Gunjou is anti-communist, unwilling to consider a communist economic system. However, this does not affect Gunjou's foreign affairs as Gunjou is willing to associate with communist states when seen fit.

History
27 July 2020 - Aohama was founded as the capital of Gunjou.