Republic of Tsushima

The Republic of Tsushima is a nation comprising several islands between Korea and Japan, the main ones being Tsushima and Jeju, among others.

Tsushima and the surrounding islands have been culturally distinct from surrounding nations, yet has always been dominated by them. From the 600s to the 1200s Japan ruled over the islands, attempting to impose their culture on them. The 1200s marked the Mongol invasion and the rise of the Wokou, who expanded their domain to Jeju and multiple outlying islands in the Sea of Japan. In the 1600s the Dutch colonization of Tsushima and Jeju began, which would last for nearly 300 years. In 1870, following the Meiji Restoration, the islands were returned to Japan who brutally suppressed the native culture, but were unable to extinguish it completely. After WW2 the islands were briefly given back to the Netherlands before gaining independence in 1946.

The Republic of Tsushima is renowned for its distinct culture and language, which were influenced by its neighbors yet remains distinct. It is a popular tourist destination and is considered one of the best places to live on Earth.

Etymology
The English name Tsushima comes from Japanese

History
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