Ethiopian Empire

Description

The Ethiopian Empire, also known as the ex-exonym Abyssinia, is a constitutional monarchy established back in the year 1270, never formally dissolving due to the encroachment of Britannia's conquests post World War II. The Empire has remained since 1974 after the Derg attempted a coup of Emperor Haile Selassie.

Through cunning and shrewd tactics as well, Ethiopia has a great hold on some of the worlds salt, potash, precious metal and gem trades due to its now contested expansion into central and west Africa. Abyssinia is currently fighting a war with Britainnia.

Uniquely so, Ethiopia to this day remains one of the few Orthodox nations left standing as its traditions and dogma have persisted through trial, and even Islam. See Religion.

Details

Ethiopia is a constitutional monarchy, meaning the reigning monarch must abide by the rules stated in a constitution put in long ago. These laws are in accordance on Orthodox dogma.

While Ethiopia remains the only shining nation in Africa today, although human right issues have recently been highlighted in the country, causing scrutiny from larger nations.