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Isaria (/aɪzɑːriːə/ Zaic: Æsafen; Hasietic: Ôzerfi), Officially the Republic of Isaria and Éyen, is a country in the western Atlantic Ocean, roughly 200 miles south-east of Bermuda, occupying the entirety of the sub-continental island of the same name. Its capital and largest city is Æsen, in the far north-west of the country.

Civilisation has existed in the country for at least 12,000 years and as such Isari culture is amongst the oldest in the world. For thousands of years, the nation has operated in the style of a monarchy, with the monarch known as "The Chairman", however, this role has become purely ceremonial in recent years, since the violent revolution in the 1800's. Since then, the country has emerged as a highly developed and stable republic, pioneering the Environmental Revolution, involving generating 95% of its energy from renewable sources. Furthermore, the nation is often used as an example of a sustainable country and numerous technological advances in this field have been praised worldwide.

Since 2006, the Autonomous Éyen Republic has expressed desire to leave Isaria and become its own independent state. However, many have expressed concerns about the strength of the regions economy. Éyen's tourism sector, which is its largest source of income, has been suffering lately, due to increasing instability around Enlore, the capital.

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Isaria/Æsafen
country in North America

Capital: Æsen (Ôzin)

Area: 3,911,630.05km2

Highest Point: Mt. Morensai, 5,033m (16,512ft)

Population: 45,794,019 (2012 census)

Population density: 11.71 inh./km2

Form of government: Parliamentary Republic

Chairman: Kera Sánu

President: Xaisua Torgèras

Demonym: Isari (Isarë)

Official languages: Zaic, Hasietic

Recognised Minority Languages: Khanan, Frakhtin, Kendian

National holidays: Xëber's Day (14th February), State Day (15th - 25th October)

Currency: Isari Šilata

GDP: US$1.927 trillion

GDP per capita: US$42,079.73

Flag: To be added

History

Prehistory

The beginning of human civilisation in Isaria is uncertain. The most widely accepted idea, is that humans sailed from Europe to Isaria at least 12,000 years ago. This would make sense, given the Romance influenced lexicon and grammar of Zaic and the ethnicity of Isari peoples. However, it is unknown how prehistoric man managed to construct boats to sail two thirds of the way across the Atlantic Ocean and also peculiar that American Indians, who would have been much closer, did not find it first.

Sanþàna Dynasty (3724 BC - 1089 BC)

Zàba Dynasty (1090 BC - 120 AD)

Rakhašina Dynasty (121 AD - 302 AD)

Xëber Dynasty (303 AD - 1023 AD)

Rélasta d'Arah (1024 - 1114)

Las Anénas de Convéesa (1115 - 1428)

Las Anénas de Désuna (1429 - 1585)

The Isari Empire (1586 - 1808)

The Revolution (1809-1826)

This part of Isari history was the most violent and, politically, the country changed vastly during this time; Isari historian Haeun Touseua described the time as "Catapulting the nation from the middle ages, into modern times". The revolution began with changing attitudes in the country and unsettlement had been slowly brooding for the past decades. The revolution is wide considered to have begun in 1809, during the sacking of Sanéda in, when the city was burned to the bround by forces believe to be under the command of the then Chairman, "Heamar IX", after the council of the city had agreed to refuse payment of the rising taxes to the Perin (high council of Perindia). This resulted in widespread uproar and riots across the nation, eventually leading to the toppling of the Perin and Battle of Katanda between the Perin's forces and rebels. This was the first battle that a force under the control of the then Chairmen led "Senát" has lost and it was to be the beginning of their downfall. Similar revolutions occurred in Tasia and Surmare in 1811 and 1814 respectively and, by 1822, every state apart from The Malan (which never experienced a revolution) and Æsen, every stae had toppled its Senát controlled government. On 6th May 1825, the first attack on the city of Æsen was launched, however, it failed, as did the second and the third, due to the city being heavily reinforced after the other attacks on other cities. However, on 17th June 1826, the siege of Æsen began in earnest and this time, the city was invaded.

New Dynasty (1827-1878)

Industrial Revolution (1879 - 1947)

Environmental Revolution (1948 - 1969)

Modern Era (1970 - Present)

Geography

Isaria occupies the entire sub-continental island of the same name, as well as several surrounding islands, the largest being Mekandia. Most geographical features can be found somewhere on the sub-continent. The northern states of Æsen and Adelur are made up of rolling hills and coastal plains, as well as a couple of significant mountain ranges, including the Mt Anén Range and the Upper and Lower Guillés. The west coast, within the state of Sursûn, is much drier and arid, with areas of scrub and desert in the south-east of the state. Perinda, the southernmost state is dominated by incredibly dry, desert conditions, as well as the snow-capped Trans-Perinda Mountain range. The south-east state of Tasia is low lying and fertile, despite its geographical position. The centre of the country is dominated by the Auria Plain; a vast desert in southern Azuria/northern Perinda. The highest mountains in the country, the Navarician Mountains, lie at the very centre of the country, the culmination of the high ridge of the Damandán Mountains. The north-east has a craggy coastline and a much cooler climate, notable for its high craggy peaks.

Isaria possesses some major geographical features, most notably the Zuracen Sea: a large freshwater inland sea contained entirely in the State of Azuria. The Lower Guillé at the end of the Gulf of Cogarûl, is notable for its vast cliffs and rivers, being one of the biggest tourist destinations in the country. The Ïdora, which forms the northern border between Azuria and the Malan, is the the country's widest river and the River Caldasû is the country's longest.

Climate

There are five main climate zones in Isaria. Zone 1, the most north-easterly part of the country, namely parts of Æsen, Adelur and Éyen, are the coolest, having the least sunshine hours and the most rainfall, with average summer temperatures of 24℃ and winter temperatures of 6℃. Zone 2, which is most of Æsen and Adelur, is temperate, with warm summers (26℃) and mild winters (12℃). Zone 3, Navarico, Pellinan, parts of Sursûn, Azuria and Éyen, is warm, summers being moderately hot (30℃) and winters mild (15℃). Zone 4, most of Sursûn, Azuria, Tasia and the Malan, is arid and hot, with summers hot (37℃) and winters warm (22℃). Zone 5, mainly Perinda, is very hot and dry, with very little rainfall, with summers being as hot as 42℃ and winters as warms as 24℃. Mekandia is a more tropical, being more humid, especially in the south, with tropical plants and many thunderstorms regularly, however, it is usually grouped into Zone 5.

Dependencies

Isaria has several dependencies around the world. All are semi-autonomous, each with its own government.

Isari Dependencies
Name Capital Population
Cormon Islands Émara 389,706
Askara Ubrenë 45,934
Xæland and Kubes Láša Inden-Tœna 2,457
Ïgara Basselë 43,587
Jhan and Alankha Efura 537,986
Total 1,019,670

Demographics

The population of Isaria has always stayed relatively low compared to its size. Censuses are carried out in Isaria every 10 years, with each state responsible for its own results. The population according to the 2012 census is 45,794,019, an increase of less than 1% since the last census in 2002. Increasingly, more families are moving to the cities, with the urban population well exceeding that of the rural population. It has been observed that for a country with a relatively low population, Isaria has a large number of highly populated cities. For example, in Azuria, around 67% of people live in the capital, Azerès. Even more extreme, is in Æsen, in which 89.9% of the population live in the capital city. Population density varies significantly in different parts of the country. Æsen, the capital state, has the highest population density, at 52.22inh./km2 and a population of 8,443,000. Azuria, the largest state, has the lowest population density, at 1.3inh./km2 and a population of 1,180,863.

Isaria has several large cities with more than one million inhabitants. The largest city is the capital, Æsen. The state of Sursûn has the most cities with more than a million inhabitants, at three.

Top 10 Largest Cities by Population
City Population State Status
Æsen 7,586,211 Æsen National Capital
Ôtavia 4,689,305 Adelur State Capital
Surmare 3,206,311 Sursûn State Capital
Ghan 3,025,726 Sursûn Prefectural Capital
Marsel 2,582,821 Adelur Prefectural Capital
Landas 2,045,392 Tasia State Capital
Enlore 1,876,098 Éyen State Capital
Asé-Cahuá 1,262,583 Sursûn Prefectural Capital
Palataz 1,124,958 Tasia Prefectural Capital
Šasal 1,021,311 Adelur Prefectural Capital
Total 28,420,716


State Capital Population
City Population State
Æsen 7,586,211 Æsen
Ôtavia 4,689,305 Adelur
Surmare 3,206,311 Sursûn
Landas 2,045,392 Tasia
Enlore 1,876,098 Éyen
Katanda 863,742 Perinda
Azerès 786,250 Azuria
Navaric 505,682 Navarico
Vialaiš 300,230 Mekandia
Sakátûnosée 70,897 Pellinan
Antana 16,475 The Malan

Politics

Government

Isaria's Government is made up of several sectors. Each State has representatives in the National Senát, the main governing body of the country, with each representative being elected by the states' citizens on a four yearly basis. At the head of the Senát is the Chairman (Kera Sánu) and the president (presently Xaisua Torgèras). Since the revolution in 1826, the Chairman has had a mostly ceremonial role, however still has the ability to contribute and vote on decisions made by the Senát. The President is voted for every four years. Candidates must be already members of the Senát.

Each state has a governor (who is also head of that state's Senát sector). Every member of the Senát is a Leri or Lera (head) of a prefecture within a state, but not every Leri is a member of the Senát.

Administrative Divisions

Primary Divisions

As of 2013, Isaria is divided into nine states, one autonomous republic and one special autonomous region. The states are governed in the same way, with their Governors being part of the National Senát. However, Éyen has its own government and miniature Senát (known as the Xasnén), with each prefecture with Éyen participating in the same way as the states do with the National Senát. The Malan, again, governs itself, however it is unique and often criticised, for having little (or no in some areas) law enforcement.

Administrative Divisions
Zaic Name Hasietic Name Status Capital Land Area Population (2012 census) Governor
Æsen Ôzin State Æsen 161,695.55km2 8,443,000 Janda Lûdermade
Adelur Filar State Otâvia 807,165.97km2 11,420,275 Jessa Xesnis
Azuria Sarië State Azerès 908,744.58km2 1,180,863 Abéa Clarnis
Éyen Ïwina Autonomous Republic Enlore 474,641.49km2 3,379,360 Végal Čurata
The Malan Þi Malen Special Autonomous Region Antana 110,488.89km2 80,910 Jan Likaben
Mekandia Endô State Vialaiš 037,443.67km2 867,499 Ty Lindesmit
Navarico Verocûat State Navaric 116,623.09km2 692,895 Evric Tornoris
Pellinan Pelnen State Sakátûnosée 017,262.27km2 118,965 A.B. Jôla
Perinda Ronfë State Katanda 502,833.52km2 2,819,256 Ornin Brésée
Sursûn Tánsar State Surmare 499,202.64km2 11,468,130 Xavre Targenz
Tasia Ôten State Landas 275,538.47km2 5,246,789 Étan Derre

Secondary and Tertiary Divisions

Within each state, there are a number of prefectures which further divide the country. Each prefecture has a council situated in its Prefectural Seat. Different prefectures often have their own distinctive identity and the majority of Isaris feel a great sense of community to their prefecture, as well as their state and town or village.

Each prefecture is then divided again into a number of Déasanaix, or Parishes. These are rarely used, however and are only included on few maps.

Economy

Isaria's main sources of income vary from state to state, however, tourism is one of the highest sources of income for all states.

Transport

Roads

A network of highways connect all the different parts of the country, with the exceptions of Navarico and Pellinan, due to their mountainous terrain and small populations, as well as the outlying island of Mekandia. The roads were commissioned by the Isari Government in 1987, in an attempt to attract tourists to more areas of the country, as well as to allow easier distribution of goods. It is worthy of note that the Special Autonomous Region of the Malan is not connected to the road network of the rest of the country and no motor vehicles of any type exist within the region or are permitted to enter, as was a condition when the region gained its special status.

Rail

Isaria has several rail networks, with each state possessing and controlling its own network. A standarisation scheme was proposed in 1958, but scrapped, due to high costs and little change.

Air

Isaria has 4 major air companies (Zarasen Air being the flag carrier) with each one operating services to all of the following international airports*

Æ Æsen, Xanadée, Šilen City, Cyderi

AD Agueron, Marašina, Marsel, Otavia Nûsa, Sanskása

SU Asé-Cahua, Ghan, Surmare, Vélir

PR Katanda, Zarasan North

TA Landas, Palataz, Satér,

ÉY Enlore, Eregari

AZ Azerès, Pont Darfaus

NV Navaric

*All airports not listed are either not served by at least one of the four air companies, or only operate domestic flights

Culture

Isarian culture has historically been vibrant and unique, with festivals being commonplace. A notable national holiday is "Xëber's Day", commemorating the historical tale of Xëber taming the mountains of Æsen and founding the city by the coast.

Isari communities are often close knit and there is a palpable sense of belonging from each citizen to his or her town and prefecture.

In modern times, Isari culture has become at risk of becoming influenced by the USA, however, many revival groups are urging Isari people to retain the customs of old..