Panau

The Republic of Panau, or just Panau, is an island nation in the Malay peninsula. The nation is made up of dozens of big-to-small islands in a square formation. The islands were discovered by the Dutch in 1649, and colonized accordingly. It was a vital trade hub in the east, and served as halfway stop between India and Australia. The current government of Panau is a dictatorship, and is currently ruled by Pandak Panay, preceding his father, Pandak Panay Sr..

Etymology
The English language name, comes from Malay Panau, "Ringworm". The country today, in a negative manner, is referred to as, The Ringworm Nation, which is also seen as an insult if said near a Panaun citizen. Panau is the name of the country, and also the entire island collection.