Qava

Qava, officially the Grand Sagedom of Qava, is an island country in the North Pacific, situated between Hawaii and the Aleutian Islands.

History
Archaeological evidence confirms habitation of the archipelago for at least three millennia. The birth of the Qavan nation is attributed to Chief ?, who by legend united the islands' six tribes to establish the Rainbow Confederacy.

Contact came late in the 18th century, when European explorers opened the way for Pacific fur traders. By the mid 19th century, contagious diseases had halved the indigenous population.

The US annexed Qava in 1899. Disorganized resistance by a diseased and demoralized population were swiftly defeated. American mainlanders did not significantly settle Qava until the Great Depression. The influx of migrant workers spurred the development of a robust shipping and railway system.

In 1949, revolutionaries proclaimed the Grand Sagedom of Qava.

Geography
Qava is a volcanic archipelago in the North Pacific, situated between Hawaii and the Aleutian Islands. The two main islands, Qaqabalavo and Yayatshulavo, respectively constitute 54 and 31 percent of the landmass and are separated by the ? Strait. The Qavan coastline extends 9,600 km and is dotted by more than 200 offshore islands, most of which are uninhabited.

Climate
Qava lies in the north temperate zone and has a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. Rainfall occurs evenly throughout the year.

Regime shifts have had profound impacts on Qava's marine ecosystems, altering the distribution, survival and abundance of many species of plankton and fish in the North Paciﬁc.

Economy
Qava has an oil-based economy. International prices for oil has driven Qava's growth rate since the early 1970s. Current economic policy is focused on increasing investment in non-energy sectors, but oil and gas still account for more than half of Qava's GDP and 80% of export revenue. Proven oil reserves in excess of 10 billion barrels should enable continued output at current levels for several decades.

Demographics
After the founding of the Grand Sagedom, the population increased dramatically due to social stability and improved health conditions, reaching ? million in 1969.