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	Territory ID and proposed name
	The Territory ID (from OpenGeofiction:Territories, e.g. AR123a) and proposed name of the country

AN137f - Republic of Armitania

	Physical geography
	An overview of climate, topography and landscape of the country. It is advised to also create a sketch, you can add a link to this (hosted on imgur or similar)

Armitania is a subtropical country with a humid and moderate climate. Its weather is similar to Buenos Aires or Hong Kong in some aspects, but different in others. The extreme southwest part of the country is colder and more mountainous than the rest, reaching up to 2000 metres above sea-level. The summers are a bit warmer and wetter than the winters, but both seasons have high levels of rainfall.

The country’s landscape is diverse, featuring the Bay, which is a large natural harbour and home to sandy beaches, lagoons, and barrier islands that provide opportunities for large ship making and recreational facilities. The “Large Northern River”(name will be changed most likely)is the main source of water and irrigation for the country. The river flows into the large Delta, which is the most populous and productive area of the country. The Delta has many farms, towns, and cities that benefit from the fertile soil and the abundant water supply. The rest of the country consists of flat plains and rolling hills that gradually transition into the mountainous southwest. It has a strong seafaring culture along the many rivers and coast to the Aspenic Ocean.

Areas of Significance(Areas not marked are mainly subtropical farmlands):https://svgshare.com/s/10JM

Legend:

Grey=Tall Hills

Black=Mountains

Blue=Main Delta

	Human geography
	A brief description of the territory demographics, economic development, land occupation, infrastructure and mapping style

Armitania’s capital and largest city is located on the Delta of the Large Northern River, which is the heart of the country. The city is the junction point of two high-density population corridors that form an unfinished triangular shape. The first corridor follows the course of the Large Northern River, while the second one runs along the bay.

The country has an impressive railway network that has been preserved from its historical legacy. The railway system is the main mode of transportation in the country, as the road infrastructure is underdeveloped and congested. However, the country has started to build its first highest-class highways in recent decades.

The country does not have a high-speed rail network yet, but it is working on a project to construct one along the coast and its major cities.

The country is highly centralized to the capital, which is the political, economic, and cultural hub of the country. However, there is an autonomous territory in the mountains of the southwest, which has its local government and identity. The autonomous territory is a distinct region of the country, with its own history, culture and it is famous for its mining industry.

The Islands to the East are very popular tourist spots.

Map(Rough sketch):https://svgshare.com/s/10KA

Legend:

Star=Capital

Square=Regional Capital

Circle=Other Cities

Black filling=Over 1 Million People

White filling=Over 250 Thousand People

Red filling=Less than 250 Thousand People

Thick Black lines=Main Railways

Thin Black Lines=Branch Railways

Red Lines=Highways

Green Areas= National Parks

Drawing of Centre of Medieval Capital:https://imgur.com/a/swTdkVg

Drawing of Centre of Modern Capital:https://imgur.com/a/ePJcKoL

Both are very old Drawings made with a black pen.

The cities North of the Main Stream are round, showing how they were constructed from the native Armitarians while the cities south of the Main Stream are square-ish showing how they were built from the "mountain invaders".

	History & culture
	A brief description of the intended culture and language

The history of Armitania is marked by the migration of a group of “mountain peoples” into the fertile flatlands where the native people were living. This created many rivalries and conflicts among the different areas and cultures. However, over the last two thousand years, the groups started to mix and assimilate, creating a very homogeneous language and cultural mix of these two. The culture of the native people was somewhat European, while the “mountain invaders” had more of a Southern Chinese influence, but in modern times there is a balance of these two ways of life. In the mountains of the Southwest, the area is still inhabited by the descendants of the “mountain invaders” who have their own autonomous government. The far islands to the east also have their own autonomous government and culture, influenced by Polynesian cultures.

The culture of Armitania is a blend of South Chinese and European influences, with some original elements that emerged from the interaction and integration of the two groups. The culture reflects the history, geography, and diversity of the country, as well as its values, beliefs, and traditions. Some of the aspects of the culture that illustrate this are:

Religion: The native people were mostly followers of a monotheistic faith that emphasized the worship of a single creator god and the moral values of justice, mercy, and compassion. The “mountain invaders” were mostly followers of a polytheistic faith that honoured a multitude of gods and spirits that represented various aspects of nature, such as the sun, the moon, the wind, the water, and the earth. The two faiths coexisted at first, battling against one another, and gradually influenced each other, resulting in a syncretic religion that combines elements of both. The syncretic religion recognizes a supreme god as the source of all creation, but also acknowledges the existence of other deities and spirits that can be called for guidance and protection. Today, religion does not play as much of a part in the lives of Armitanians anymore, but it influenced Armitania's history a lot.
Language: The two languages had very different grammatical structures, vocabularies, and writing systems, making communication difficult at first. However, over time, the two languages developed a common lingua franca that facilitated trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. The lingua franca borrowed words, phrases, and idioms from both languages and adopted a simplified writing system that used an alphabet instead of characters. The lingua franca eventually became the official language of the country, while the original languages were preserved as regional dialects or minority languages.
Cuisine: The native people had a cuisine that was based on wheat, rice, dairy, meat, and vegetables, while the “mountain invaders” had a cuisine that was based on rice, dumplings, and meats. The two cuisines had very different flavors, ingredients, and cooking methods, making them distinct and appealing to very different tastes. However, over time, the two cuisines blended and enriched each other, resulting in a diverse and delicious cuisine that reflects the diversity and richness of the country. The cuisine is known in the world of OGF for its variety, creativity, and harmony of flavours due to its diverse influences.

Rough Timeline:

Humans settle the area=X BCE

Mountain invaders come into the flatlands=2000 BCE

The historical Kingdom is founded as a means of protection from the invaders=1800 BCE

Peace is slowly made=1500-500 BCE

History as a medium-sized kingdom in the area=500BCE-1791 CE

Grand Revolution=1791 CE

Colonial Endeavours(only reach those two islands)=1800s

Industrialisation=1800s

Modern State after the Great War= 1960s-Now

	Past mapping
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Created Pineburgh

https://opengeofiction.net/#map=11/13.8115/137.5011&layers=B

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