KINGDOM of KAUPELAN

 Liraidahen Kaupèlan

Official name: Liraidahen Kaupèlan – Kingdom of Kaupelan
Origin of the Name: the name Kaupelan comes from Old Kaupelanese, rajakaopalan or "raja's nutmeg trees".
Location: Southeast Asia, Banda Sea, close to Aurindia, Santoi, Agamenon, Indonesia and Australia
Area: 8 906 km²
Population: 3 977 000 (ref. 2009)
Population Density: 447 inhabit./km²
Capital: Purikali (1 294 000)
Important Cities: Irnik, Bandajaya, Masar, Jalabara
Nationality: Kaupelanese (Tau Kaupèlan)
Languages: Kaupelanese and English (both official); Wisanyo, Haimarata, Palayanga and Terong (Kaupelanese dialects); Taumelan, Waimahui, Forti (Portuguese dialect); Kelo and Paro (Suduk dialects); Moinate, Hakereh and Atawodo.
Religion: Christianity (majority); Islam
Currency: Kaupelanese Huwa (Huwa = 100 hiyatu) (KAH 3.281 = EUR 1.00)
Economy: industry (26%): consumer goods, electronic, food, shipbuilding, and refineries; bank services (11%); tourism (5%); oil (3.5%); agriculture and fishery (2%)
Export: 55.0% of GDP - electronics, consumer goods, computers, fuel, ships, vehicles, food

Import: 50.8% of GDP - components, equipments, consumer goods, raw materials, crude oil

GDP Per Capita: KAH 29 820.00 (EUR 9 090.00)

Climate: tropical; average temperature: 26ºC (Jan., 27ºC, Jul., 25ºC); Rain: 2 300mm yearly
Local time: GMT +9h
Political status: Constitutional Monarchy

Head of State: HML Kira II Wasahi Sunu Wuru Kamak Purajaya (since 2009)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Aswini Ruikawahi (since 2010)

Airlines: Makuwa Kaupelanese Airlines
Football Teams: Royal University, MKA Kaupelan, Nilau Tigers, Hubian Athletic, Musimaji, Kuru Terong, Jalabara, Armada, Irnik Headhunters, Niha Sharks, Rataahi, Sanantonyo Lions
Official website (English)

Status to FICTS: Founder-member since 2004

Contact: Paulo Eduardo Padilha (BR)