Astria
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Population: 7,007,551 (2021) Anthem: Vindecora Libertas (Fair Liberty) |
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Astria is a country located in Romanthian western Uletha. It borders Pretannia to the north and east, and Plevia to the south. To the west, it shares a shoreline along Pretannic Lake with Valony, UL08l, and UL08m. Astria's total land area is 23,104.50 square kilometres (8,920.70 square miles).
It is a federation of 11 states: Monegha, San Lion, Val d'Arol, Enègrion, San Nicolas, Korman, Triivall, Nòrd, Arle, Arbiera and Ersazia, with City of Monegha serving as the seat of the national parliament and government. The ceremonial head of state is Prince Ioann Tomas II of Monegha, who also serves as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. Legislative authority is vested in the Astrian Parliament, a bicameral body comprising the Senate, which represents the federal states, and the Great Assembly, which proportionally represents all citizens. Executive power is carried out by the National Council, led by a Chancellor. The highest judicial authority is the Grand Court of Magistrates.
Etymology
The name Astria is said to descend from the archaic Gallo-Italic word aester, signifying “the east” or “the place of the rising sun.” In the earliest days of lake-borne trade, merchants navigating the waters of the Pretannic Lake spoke of the Aesteri tribes who dwelt upon the eastern shores, where the first light of day emerged. In time, their lands came to be known as Astria.
History
Geography
Astria’s geography is defined by distinct natural regions: the Arbierian Ranges in the south; the Arol Valley and the Grisidun Massif dominating the central heartland; the Northern Plains stretching across the upper reaches of the country; the Valcéra Heights rising to their east; and, finally, the Pretannic Lakeside, encompassing several smaller subregions along the shoreline.
- Natural regions of Astria
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Arbierian Ranges (Liroa Valley)
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Arol Valley (Val d'Arol)
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Grisidun Massif
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Northern Plains
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Valcéra Heights
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Pretannic Lakeside along the Bay of Lio (Sen di Lio)
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Pretannic Lakeside in Ersazia
