Yarphese is the demonym for those living in the Grand Yarphese Republic or having immigrated from that area. It has been met with some controversy, however. A Yarphese person is described as one born and/or raised in the area which is now known as Yarphei, and having lived there after the area became part of Yarphei for a lengthy amount of time. Due to the closed nature of Yarphei, there are few famous Yarphese not involved in politics, but there are many immigrants known as Yarphese. Immigration from Yarphei is a difficult process, and may involve years of waiting for civilians. However, there are several VLA members living overseas as representatives from Yarphei. Yarphese are not unified by a single ethnic group, as many come from diverse backgrounds such as Chinese or Vietnamese.