Sekondi and Takoradi

''' The first law ever passed in the nation of Sekondi & Takoradi was a ban on white people entering and living in the nation. '''

Sekondi and Takoradi (/se̞ᵑǃɒŋdi / and /tʼəᵑǃɔːrædi /), known formally as the United Lands of Sekondi and Takoradi (Bambara: ߌߢߋߝߏߚߏ ߜߋߙߋߘ ߛߋߞߏߣߘߌߣߌ ߣߌ ߕߊߞߏߙߊߘߌ  Inyaefaorrao Gbaeraeda Saekonadi ni Takaoradi , Igbo: Jikọrọ ọnụala nke Sekondi na Takoradi, Twi: Ahyiaeɛ nsase Sekondi ne Takoradi, Yoruba: Awọn orilẹ-ede apapọ ti Sekondi ati Takoradi) is a country in Neria. The country consists of 2 islands ang a large chunk of land on the continental mainland, home to 17,644,094 residents. Sekondi, Takoradi and Ikiru act as three individual, sovereign nations under union, with joint citizenship offered between the three countries under a joint passport. The nation is colloquially referred to as S&T or STI. Sekondians and Takoradians typically learn three of the following: Bambara, Igbo, Twi, Xhosa, and Yoruba. Naijá, an English pidgin, alongside Takoradian English, a patois, are predominatly used as a lingua franca. Ikiruans predomanently learn Ikiruan, a French creole, as their native language, Takoradian English, and any of the other languages located within the nation, most often Yoruba.

Sekondi and Takoradi takes a generally neutral stance on international affairs, preferring to keep an amicable bond with all other nations, even those with a white majority population, particuarly nearby and neighbouring countries. The country has strong historic ties with North and South Byeolseom and Alaia & Zenbetsu, with Prime Minister Damiola Odufua and President Munnira Katongole have shown their desire to continue with close ties with the Byeolseoms and their Allianze Ampersand friends A&Z.

History
Firstly known as East Byeolseom, under the Byeolseom Union with the current nations of North & South Byeolseom, as well as Alaia & Zenbetsu.

Physical
Sekondi and Takoradi enjoy a tropical, oceanic climate with residents residing on a pair of islands and a chunk of land in the centre of Helios. The islands of Takoradi and Ikiru are some of the largest in Helios, and form a shield to Sekondi from hurricanes, which only one has happened in the history of the nation. There are two large lakes on the eastern border of Sekondi. One of the capitals and the largest city, Sakkwato, is located alondside the Bay of Sekondi. The other capital, Obuasi, is located on the east side of Takoradi. Miragoâne, the capital of Ikiru, is located at the northernmost part of the island.

Sekondi and Takoradi are free from most natural hazards, spare the monsoon seasons and occasional volanic eruption off the coast causing a tsunami. Ikiru and Takoradi take the brunt of the damage from tsunamis and volcanic activities, while the monsoons predominantly affecting Sekondi.

Demographics
Sekondi and Takoradi are widely known for being a republic free of white people, though tourist visas can be issued to white people on the basis that they do not attempt to push beliefs that are considered demonic. The population is split at about 40% in Sekondi, 35% in Takoradi, and 25% in Ikiru. Nearly 80% of the nation lives within 30km of the coasts, with another 15% within the same distance from the two lakes.