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The Kingdom of Arabia is a formable available for Jordan, spanning the Middle East. It ranks 6th In the world above
Russia but behind
Japan and is the 4th strongest nation located in Asia
behind only Japan,
China and
India.
The Kingdom of Arabia borders 4 nations being Egypt,
Turkey, the
United Arab Emirates And
Iran. Further it borders the Red Sea to the west, the Mediterranean in the north west and the Persian Gulf in the east.
Forming can be tough, in the early game there is likely to be a Turkey player as well as an Egypt player and a Saudi Arabia player, Turkey might want to form the
Ottoman Empire or Egypt might want to form the
Mamluk Sultanate or the
Khedivate of Egypt, these formables require Jordan being a big threat early game as well as
Iraq possibly being a player, this can make the Kingdom of Arabia a tricky formable.
Background[]
The aspiration to unite the Arab states into a singular political entity was a compelling and visionary goal championed by the Hashemite dynasty, a prominent Arab family with a profound influence on the course of Arab history. Their pivotal role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I galvanized a movement aimed at forging a unified Arab state that would encompass significant portions of the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant, led by a monarch from the Hashemite lineage. At its core, the idea of Arab unity was grounded in a shared sense of identity and cultural heritage among the diverse Arab populations. This shared heritage encompassed a rich tapestry of language, traditions, and historical ties that bound Arabs across regions. The Hashemite dynasty, led by figures like Sharif Hussein bin Ali and his sons, emerged as prominent advocates of Arab unity. They believed that the consolidation of Arab territories under a single banner would not only enhance the region's geopolitical standing but also serve as a bulwark against foreign domination. The Hashemites envisioned an Arab state that would encompass modern-day Jordan, parts of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Externally, European colonial powers, primarily Britain and France, played a significant role in undermining the Hashemite aspirations for Arab unity. The Sykes-Picot Agreement, a secret treaty signed in 1916 between these colonial powers, effectively divided the Arab lands into spheres of influence, contradicting the idea of a unified Arab state. This agreement not only fueled disillusionment among Arabs but also sowed the seeds of future conflicts in the Middle East. Despite these formidable challenges, the dream of Arab unity continued to inspire generations of Arab nationalists and leaders. The Hashemite vision left a lasting legacy that continues to shape the political discourse in the Arab world. The idea of a united Arab state, rooted in shared culture and history, remains a potent symbol of resistance against foreign intervention and a rallying point for Arab nations striving for self-determination. |
Resources[]
The Kingdom of Arabia produces some Copper,
Gold but most importantly owns the majority of the worlds
Oil supply making 92 units per turn which is over triple the next largest oil producer
Algeria. The Kingdom of Arabia is also the largest
Phosphate producer.
Detailed Resource Count[]
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Geography[]
Terrain[]
The majority of the Kingdom of Arabia has no terrain although there are some exceptions, mainly in the west across the Red Sea and in Kurdistan is Semi-Mountainous terrain and in the north west there is Hilly terrain. The mountainous terrain can make it tough to be invaded due to attrition however a Aircraft Carrier Can still attack them.
Biome[]
The Kingdom of Arabia is mostly Arid with the exception of Iraq and norther Syria. Arid biomes make it much trickier to maneuver so arid specialization can be very useful.
Population[]
The Kingdom of Arabia's population is 66.829 million people ranking similarly to Mexico, The majority of the population resides in
Saudi Arabia and
Iraq. Its capital city is Amman (The base capital of
Jordan) and its 5 largest cities are Baghdad (5.05 million), Riyadh (4.46 million), Tel Aviv-Yafo (3.1 million), Jeddah (3.02 million), and Aleppo (2.73 million).
Threats[]
Saudi Arabia wanting to form the
Emirate of Diriyah.
Turkey wanting to form the
Ottoman Empire.
Egypt for any of their formables.
Israel for any of their formables.
Iran wanting to form the
Persian Empire.
India expanding to the Middle East.
- Any Arab countries wanting to form the
Arab League.
- Any Islamic countries wanting to form the
Islamic Caliphate.
- Either the
United Kingdom and
France wanting to reform their colonial empire.
Economy and manpower[]
The Kingdom of Arabia has a decently sized Economy earning At least $4,223,932 Upon formation between the economies of Japan and
Russia. This can be improved by Developing cities, Trading, Researching and building Mines.
Base Manpower Capacity of Israel,Lebanon,Iraq,Saudi Arabia,Yemen,Oman,Bahrain,Qatar,Kuwait,Syria per Conscription Law | |
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The following columns below present the manpower capacity from lowest (Disarmed) to highest (Required). RP stands for "Recruitable Population". | |
Disarmed [1% RP] |
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Volunteer [2% RP] |
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Limited [5% RP] |
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Extensive [10% RP] |
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Required [25% RP] |
Strategies[]
TBC