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The Nongbosphere is a term that refers to the cultural region in and around Nongba, but not necessarily strictly located on Nongba. Nongbosphere nations are those where most residents either associate with Nongba, speak Nongban, ethnically originate from Nongba, conduct most of their trade with other Nongbosphere nations, or otherwise just live on the island. There is no set definition for the Nongbosphere, however it typically includes:
- Yotumic Republic
- Hongtongula
- Tun'ilhameng Unitary Nation (some definitions may only include territory on Nongba)
- Modhesian Pure Land Mandate of Nongba
- Lingsken
As well as the former states of:
- Yotumic Divisionary Federation
- Yotumic Divisionary Confederation
- Democracy of Hangmeng
- NAFDAC
- WATC holdings in southern Nongba
- Liaia
- Kingdom of Nongba
- Copper Kingdom
Demographics
Population
| Population Estimate (83PC) | Percentage (%) | Est. Annual Growth Rate (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 12,865,000 | 100% | 0.6% |
| Yotumic Republic | 5,130,000 | 40% | 0.7% |
| MPLMoN | 3,120,000 | 24% | 0.6% |
| Hongtongula | 2,493,000 | 19% | 0.4% |
| TUN | 1,808,000 | 14% | 1.3% |
| Lingsken | 314,000 | 2.4% | 4% |
Language
The following considers only native speakers, there exists some overlap in multilingual speakers.
| Population Estimate (83PC) | Percentage (%) | Est. Literacy Rate (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 12,865,000 | 112% | 95% |
| Nongban | 9,130,000 | 71% | 98% |
| Deysachini | 3,120,000 | 24% | 91% |
| Tun'ilhameng | 2,830,000 | 22% | 83% |
| Akarian | 471,000 | 4% | 98% |
| Utlian | 129,000 | 1% | 97% |
| Omolain | 38,000 | <1% | Unknown |
| Niueyjara | 29,000 | <1% | Unknown |
| Others | 43,000 | <1% | Unknown |
Ethnicity
The following considers only native speakers, there exists some overlap in multilingual speakers.
| Population Estimate (83PC) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 12,865,000 | 100% |
| Nongban | 82,33,600 | 64% |
| Tun'ilhameng | 2,187,050 | 17% |
| Deysachini | 900,550 | 7% |
| Mixed Ethnicity | 771,900 | 6% |
| Akarian | 385,950 | 3% |
| Others | 128,650 | 1% |
Religion
| Population Estimate (83PC) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 12,865,000 | 100% |
| Hangist | 6,303,850 | 49% |
| Agnostic/Athiest | 3,344,900 | 26% |
| Modhes | 2,830,300 | 22% |
| Other | 385,950 | 3% |
Culture
Nongbosphere culture is heavily diverse due to differing cultural heritages. The most prominant is traditional Nongban culture, which typically follows Hangism, a religious philosophy that prioritizes general conservatism and equality. Tun'ilhameng culture is the second most common, on Ronatana and Gansu it is characterized by history of slavery, militarism, wealth inequality, low education, and settler colonialism. Tun'ilhameng culture is significantly different in the MPLMoN, being heavily tied to a Modhesian identity, higher social standing, freedom from slavery, and "clean slate purity". Akarian, Nongban, and Utlian Nongban culture is most common in the former Copper Kingdom, Liaia, and current city-state of Lingsken and has traits seen in their respective original islands.