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The regional divisions of North part of the African super-region.
Africa northern regions
Egypt region
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Guinea region
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Horn of Africa
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Maghreb region
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Niger region
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Sahel region
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The Northern African regions are part of the Africa super-region. The area is heavily populated although there are more than a handful of uncolonized provinces along its southwestern coast which can be used by the European powers as a stepping stone to get to far lands of the Americas. The area houses the Maghrebi nations in the northwest who cause grief and anguish to the European nations around them due to their ongoing coastal raids. In the northeast can be found the resident super-power, the
Mamluks, although they are too busy most of the time with the creeping threat from the north in the form of the
Ottomans.
There is an ongoing religious war in the southern parts. In time, the
Sunni nations will mange to push the borders against the Fetishist and Coptic nations in the southwestern and southeastern parts respectively. The question remains whether they'll be able to put their religious abilities to good use, stop the attackers and perhaps even push them back. The
Fetishist religion is able to better adapt to situations the more it explores the world with each new faith providing a different cult with a different bonus. The cooperative
Coptic religion starts with two of its bonuses in the bag from the get-go with one holy site already in Coptic hands and another in the process.
The break-down of the Northern African regions is as follows:
Government types
Monarchy government forms in the northern and eastern parts (mainly Iqta and Autocracy).
Tribal government forms in the central and western parts (mostly Tribal Despotism and Tribal Monarchy).
- The occasional
Clerical State can be found sporadically.
Religions
Sunni is the dominant religion in these parts (with the occasional
Ibadi and
Shia).
Coptic in the eastern part (along with the only two
Jewish provinces in the game).
Fetishist in the southern parts.
Technology groups
Muslim in the northern part (mostly).
East African in the eastern part.
West African in the central and western parts.
Culture groups
- Maghrebi and Levantine in the northern part.
- Cushitic and Sudanese in the eastern part.
- Mande, Sahelian and West African in the central and western parts.
Formable / Reformable nations[edit | edit source]
Some of these nations don't exist at the 1444 campaign start. They can appear if another nation chooses to form them. In (parentheses) are the historical dates they first appear in, if available.
These nations don't exist and also lack cores at the 1444 campaign start. They can still appear if
Separatist rebels manage to take control of their cultural provinces.
Ashanti (1500, can also appear by event)
Darfur (1596)
Fulo (1490, can also appear by event)
Funj (1503, can also appear by event)
Jimma
Salé (can appear by event)
Segu (1620)
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Notes:
For countries with
Nubian or
Beja primary culture.
Traditions:
- +10% National tax modifier
- +1 Diplomatic relation
The Nile
- +10% Goods produced modifier
Nubian Heritage
- −10% Stability cost modifier
Warriors of the Sahara Desert
- +1 Attrition for enemies
Encourage Long-Distance Trade
- +10% Caravan power
Nubian Religious Unity
- +2% Missionary strength
Desert Cavalry
- +10% Cavalry combat ability
Fortified Strongholds
- −10% Fort maintenance
Ambition:
- −5% Land maintenance modifier
Notes: This region holds provinces necessary for forming
Arabia and
Egypt. The provinces of Alexandria (358) and Qasr Ibrim (1234) are of religious importance for
Coptic nations; Alexandria is of significance for
Orthodox nations as well.
State
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Government
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Religion
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Tech group
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National ideas
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Culture group
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Capital
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Notes
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Makuria
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Coptic |
East African |
Nubian |
Sudanese (Nubian) |
Qasr Ibrim (1234) |
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Mamluks
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 Mamluk Government |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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Muslim |
Mamluk |
Levantine (Egyptian) |
Cairo (361) |
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Notes:
For countries in the
West African technology group.
Traditions:
- +15% National manpower modifier
- +20% Looting speed
Griot Tradition
- +1 Possible advisor
Salt Caravans
- +10% Goods produced modifier
Kola Nuts
- +10% Global trade power
Ancestors and Crescent
- +20% Religious unity
Royal Stables
- −10% Cavalry cost
The Great River
- +5% Trade efficiency
- −25% Envoy travel time
Maintain Minor Kings
- +1 Max promoted culture
Ambition:
- +1 Diplomat
State
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Government
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Religion
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Tech group
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National ideas
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Culture group
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Capital
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Notes
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Benin
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Beninese |
West African (Yoruba) |
Benin (1147) |
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Jolof
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
Jolof |
Sahelian (Senegambian) |
Wolof (1116) |
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Kaabu
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Fetishist |
West African |
West African |
Sahelian (Senegambian) |
Gabu (1114) |
- Releasable by
Mali
- Available by date (1537)
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Notes:
For countries in the
Cushitic group which have neither Somali nor Tigray as their
primary culture
Traditions:
- −10% Stability cost modifier
- +10% National tax modifier
Aksumite Legacy
- −1 National unrest
The Land of Punt Legend
- +20% Trade range
Highland Cultivation
- −5% Development cost
Oromo Warriors
- +10% Infantry combat ability
Religious People
- +1 Tolerance of heathens
Cushitic Language
- +15% Improve relations
Defensive Nature
- +20% Fort defense
Ambition:
- +1 Yearly prestige
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Notes:
For countries with
Nubian or
Beja primary culture.
Traditions:
- +10% National tax modifier
- +1 Diplomatic relation
The Nile
- +10% Goods produced modifier
Nubian Heritage
- −10% Stability cost modifier
Warriors of the Sahara Desert
- +1 Attrition for enemies
Encourage Long-Distance Trade
- +10% Caravan power
Nubian Religious Unity
- +2% Missionary strength
Desert Cavalry
- +10% Cavalry combat ability
Fortified Strongholds
- −10% Fort maintenance
Ambition:
- −5% Land maintenance modifier
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Notes:
For countries with
Somali,
Afar or
Harari primary culture.
Traditions:
- −10% Infantry cost
- +15% Trade steering
Maritime Heritage
- −20% Light ship cost
Qalqads
- −20% Fort maintenance
Somali Clans
- +15% National manpower modifier
Offensive Warfare
- +10% Infantry combat ability
Indian Ocean Trade
- +10% Trade efficiency
Corsairs of the Red Sea
- +10% Light ship combat ability
Arab and Persian Influx
- −10% Advisor costs
Ambition:
- +20% Land force limit modifier
Notes: The province of Aksum (1227) is of religious importance for
Coptic nations. The provinces of Semien (2771) and Dembiya (2772) are the only
Jewish provinces in the game.
State
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Government
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Religion
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Tech group
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National ideas
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Culture group
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Capital
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Notes
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Adal
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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Muslim |
Adalite |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Harer (1211) |
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Ajuuraan
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 Clerical State |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Ajuuraan |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Merca (2775) |
Overlord of Mogadishu
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Alodia
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Coptic |
East African |
Nubian |
Sudanese (Nubian) |
Soba (2798) |
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Aussa
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Afar) |
Ausa (2764) |
- Releasable by
Adal
- Available by date (1573)
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Beja
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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East African |
Nubian |
Sudanese (Beja) |
Beja (1226) |
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Damot
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 Autocracy |
Coptic |
East African |
Horn of African |
Cushitic (Amhara) |
Damot (2762) |
Vassal of Ethiopia
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Dongola
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Shia
Ismaili school
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East African |
Nubian |
Sudanese (Nubian) |
Dongola (1228) |
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Ennarea
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 Autocracy |
Coptic |
East African |
Horn of African |
Cushitic (Sidamo) |
Illubabor (2758) |
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Ethiopia
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 Autocracy |
Coptic |
East African |
Ethiopian |
Cushitic (Amhara) |
Gonder (1224) |
Overlord of Damot and Hadiya
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Geledi
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Afgooye (2776) |
- Releasable by
Ajuuraan
- Available by date (1730)
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Hadiya
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 Autocracy |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Horn of African |
Cushitic (Sidamo) |
Hadiya (2760) |
Vassal of Ethiopia
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Harar
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Harari) |
Harer (1211) |
- Releasable by
Adal
- Available by date (1559)
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Hobyo
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Hobyo (2783) |
- Releasable by
Ajuuraan
- Available by date (1650)
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Janjiro
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Fetishist |
East African |
Horn of African |
Cushitic (Sidamo) |
Janjiro (4158) |
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Kaffa
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 Autocracy |
Coptic |
East African |
Kaffan |
Cushitic (Sidamo) |
Kaffa (2757) |
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Majeerteen
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Hafun (2788) |
- Releasable by
Marehan
- Available by date (1650)
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Marehan
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Galkayo (2784) |
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Medri Bahri
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 Autocracy |
Coptic |
East African |
Medri Bahri |
Cushitic (Tigray) |
Mendefera (2766) |
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Mogadishu
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Mogadishan |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Mogadishu (1205) |
Vassal of Ajuuraan
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Ogaadeen
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Ogaden (1207) |
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Semien
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 Autocracy |
Jewish |
Muslim |
Semien |
Cushitic (Amhara) |
Semien (2771) |
- Releasable by
Ethiopia
- Available by date (1520)
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Shewa
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 Autocracy |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Horn of African |
Cushitic (Amhara) |
Ankober (2791) |
Releasable by Ethiopia
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Warsangali
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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East African |
Somali |
Cushitic (Somali) |
Las Khorey (2789) |
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Welayta
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 Autocracy |
Fetishist |
East African |
Horn of African |
Cushitic (Sidamo) |
Welayta (2756) |
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Notes:
For countries in the
Maghrebi culture group.
Traditions:
- +10% Morale of armies
- −25% Naval attrition
Barbary Pirates
- +25% Naval force limit modifier
Desert Warfare
- +1 Attrition for enemies
Trans-Saharan Trade
- +10% Trade efficiency
- +20% Caravan power
Corsairs
- +1 Yearly navy tradition
- +10% Privateer efficiency
Tuareg Cavalry
- +10% Cavalry combat ability
- +10% Looting speed
Dual Diplomacy
- +1 Diplomatic relation
The Brothers Barbarossa
- +20% Galley combat ability
Ambition:
- +10% Global trade power
Notes: This region holds provinces necessary to form
Algiers and
Tripoli.
State
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Government
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Religion
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Tech group
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National ideas
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Culture group
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Capital
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Notes
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Algiers
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Algerian) |
Mitidja (338) |
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Djerid
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Tunisian) |
Gafsa (352) |
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Fez
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Moroccan) |
Fez (343) |
- Releasable by
Morocco
- Available by date (1472)
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Fezzan
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Tunisian) |
Fezzan (2448) |
Guaranteed by Tunis
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Kabylia
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Berber) |
Kabylia (339) |
- Releasable by
Tunis
- Available by date (1510)
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Marrakesh
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Moroccan) |
Marrakech (344) |
Vassal of Morocco
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Morocco
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Moroccan |
Maghrebi (Moroccan) |
Fez (343) |
Overlord of Marrakesh, Sus and Tafilalt.
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Mzab
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 Feudal Theocracy |
Ibadi
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Berber) |
Mzab (2457) |
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Sus
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 Clerical State |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Berber) |
Sus (348) |
Vassal of Morocco
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Tafilalt
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Moroccan) |
Tafilalt (346) |
Vassal of Morocco
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Tétouan
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Moroccan) |
Tétouan (4561) |
- Releasable by
Morocco
- Can appear by event
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Tlemcen
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Berber) |
Tlemcen (336) |
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Touggourt
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Algerian) |
Touggourt (2456) |
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Tripoli
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Berber |
Maghrebi (Tunisian) |
Tripoli (354) |
- Releasable by
Fezzan and Tunis
- Available by date (1503)
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Tunis
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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Muslim |
Tunisian |
Maghrebi (Tunisian) |
Tunis (341) |
Guaranteeing Fezzan
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Notes:
For
Katsina,
Kano,
Zazzau and
Hausa.
Traditions:
- +1 Diplomat
- +10% Domestic trade power
Heirs of Bayajida
- +1 Diplomatic relation
Regnal Chronicles
- +1 Yearly prestige
Sarakunan Babba
- +10% Production efficiency
Sarakunan Kasuwa
- +20% Caravan power
Sarkin Yaki
- −10% Shock damage received
Sarkin Bayi
- −10% Construction cost
Borno Refugees
- +10% Institution spread
Ambition:
- −10% Development cost
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Notes:
For countries with
Mossi primary culture.
Traditions:
- −1 National unrest
- +10% Cavalry combat ability
Rialé and Yennenga
- +1 Yearly legitimacy
Cavalry Raids
- +50% Cavalry flanking ability
Nyonnyonse Vassals
- +1 Max promoted culture
The Nakomse
- −0.05 Monthly autonomy change
Land of the Ancestors
- +15% Fort defense
Honoring the Masks
- +2 Tolerance of the true faith
The Friday Court
- −10% Stability cost modifier
Ambition:
- +1 Diplomatic relation
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Notes:
For countries in the
West African technology group.
Traditions:
- +15% National manpower modifier
- +20% Looting speed
Griot Tradition
- +1 Possible advisor
Salt Caravans
- +10% Goods produced modifier
Kola Nuts
- +10% Global trade power
Ancestors and Crescent
- +20% Religious unity
Royal Stables
- −10% Cavalry cost
The Great River
- +5% Trade efficiency
- −25% Envoy travel time
Maintain Minor Kings
- +1 Max promoted culture
Ambition:
- +1 Diplomat
Notes: This region holds provinces necessary for forming
Sokoto.
State
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Government
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Religion
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Tech group
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National ideas
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Culture group
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Capital
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Notes
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Bonoman
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Fetishist |
West African |
West African |
West African (Akan) |
Bonoman (2254) |
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Dagbon
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
West African |
West African (Dagomba) |
Dagbon (2256) |
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Dahomey
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Dahomey |
West African (Fon) |
Abomey (1140) |
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Fada N'gourma
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Mossi |
West African (Mossi) |
Gurma (1136) |
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Hausa
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Hausan |
Sahelian (Hausa) |
Kebbi (2278) |
- Releasable by
Songhai
- Available by date (1515)
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Jenné
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
West African |
Mande (Bozo) |
Jenne (1134) |
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Kano
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Fetishist |
West African |
Hausan |
Sahelian (Hausa) |
Kano (1155) |
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Katsina
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
Hausan |
Sahelian (Hausa) |
Katsina (1149) |
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Kong
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Shafi'i school
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West African |
West African |
Mande (Dyola) |
Kong (1125) |
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Mali
|
 Autocracy |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
Malian |
Mande (Mali) |
Joma (1124) |
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Nupe
|
 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
West African |
West African (Nupe) |
Nupe (1145) |
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Oyo
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Oyo |
West African (Yoruba) |
Ife (1146) |
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Tenkodogo
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Mossi |
West African (Mossi) |
Tenkodogo (2267) |
Releasable by Wagadugu
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Wagadugu
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Mossi |
West African (Mossi) |
Wagadugu (1137) |
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Yatenga
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Mossi |
West African (Mossi) |
Yatenga (1135) |
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Zandoma
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 Tribal Despotism |
Fetishist |
West African |
Mossi |
West African (Mossi) |
Liptako (2265) |
Releasable by Yatenga
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Zazzau
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 Tribal Monarchy |
Fetishist |
West African |
Hausan |
Sahelian (Hausa) |
Zazzau (1154) |
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Notes:
For countries with
Nubian or
Beja primary culture.
Traditions:
- +10% National tax modifier
- +1 Diplomatic relation
The Nile
- +10% Goods produced modifier
Nubian Heritage
- −10% Stability cost modifier
Warriors of the Sahara Desert
- +1 Attrition for enemies
Encourage Long-Distance Trade
- +10% Caravan power
Nubian Religious Unity
- +2% Missionary strength
Desert Cavalry
- +10% Cavalry combat ability
Fortified Strongholds
- −10% Fort maintenance
Ambition:
- −5% Land maintenance modifier
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Notes:
For countries in the
West African technology group.
Traditions:
- +15% National manpower modifier
- +20% Looting speed
Griot Tradition
- +1 Possible advisor
Salt Caravans
- +10% Goods produced modifier
Kola Nuts
- +10% Global trade power
Ancestors and Crescent
- +20% Religious unity
Royal Stables
- −10% Cavalry cost
The Great River
- +5% Trade efficiency
- −25% Envoy travel time
Maintain Minor Kings
- +1 Max promoted culture
Ambition:
- +1 Diplomat
State
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Government
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Religion
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Tech group
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National ideas
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Culture group
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Capital
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Notes
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Air
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
Air |
Sahelian (Tuareg) |
Air (2274) |
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Kanem Bornu
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
Kanem Bornuan |
Sahelian (Kanuri) |
Borno (1157) |
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Songhai
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 Iqta |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
Songhai |
Mande (Songhai) |
Gao (1133) |
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Timbuktu
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
West African |
Sahelian (Tuareg) |
Timbuktu (1132) |
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Wadai
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
West African |
Sahelian (Tunjur) |
Wadai (2932) |
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Yao
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 Tribal Despotism |
Sunni
Maliki school
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West African |
West African |
Sahelian (Bilala) |
Yao (2288) |
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