Dranland

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Respublica Dranii
Dranland or Drania
Motto:Glory, Glory, perpetual Glory to the Eternal and Omnipotent Light of the Universe, the One, the Creator of All and Everything.
Anthem:Prayer to the Light
Map
Dranland and the surrounding area
Area	1,201,800 km²
Bishopry
Loren Ulbrach Valdor Elbian Magadonia
Government
Government Type	Theocracy
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Demographics
Language	Dranish
Capital	Port Ubuntu, Elbian
Largest City	Clearwater, Loren
Population	309,875,793 (2745)
Density	257.84 people / km²
Founded	2177
Currency	Dran
Currency Abbreviation	DRA
Sport	public praise and prayer
Animal
Nation ID Number:52

Drania or Dranland, officially Respublica Dranii, theocracy, 751,125 sq mi (1,201,800 sq km), the northeasternmost state of Terra, c.600 mi (970 km) E of Trigunia and c.180 mi (290 km) NE of Egelion. The Respublica is made up of five regions called Bishopries: Loren, Ulbrach, Valdor, Magadonia and Elbian.

[edit] History

see main article: History of Dranland

[edit] Geography

Deep fjords indent the coasts of Dranland. The land itself is a geologically young basalt plateau, averaging 2,000 ft (610 m) in height (c.6,950 ft/2,120 m high, is the highest point) and culminating in vast icefields. There are about 200 volcanoes, many of them still active. Hot springs abound and are used for inexpensive heating; the great Geysir is particularly famous.

A view of a fishing cooperative near the capital of Port Ubuntu, off the coast of the Bishopry of Elbian

The climate is relatively mild and humid (especially in the west and south), and almost subtropical around Elbian, owing to the proximity of the North Terran Drift; however, North and East Dranland have a polar, tundralike climate. Grasses predominate; timber is virtually absent, and much of the land is barren. (Some of this is a result of human habitation, which led to deforestation and overgrazing.) Only about one fourth of the peninsula is habitable, and practically all the larger inhabited places are located on the coast.

[edit] Demographics

The population, until recently largely homogeneous and isolated, is descended mainly from Egelian settlers and their slaves (for more information see Dranian. A few minority races within Dranland, most notably the Welsh are decended from the tribes on the Great Northern Dovani Plains. (This homogeneity, combined with longstanding genealogical records, has made Dranians the subject of fruitful genetic study). There is also a small (but vibrant) population of Gao-Showa who fled Greater Hulstria and have made Dranland their home. The official language is Dranish. Virtually all Dranians are literate; they read more books per capita than any other people in the world.

[edit] Economy

About 15% of the land is potentially productive, but agriculture, cultivating mainly hay, potatoes, and turnips, is restricted to 0.5% of the total area. Fruits and vegetables are raised in greenhouses. There are extensive grazing lands, used mainly for sheep raising, but also for horses and cattle. Fishing is the most important industry, accounting for 20% of the gross national product (GNP) and 75% of the country's exports. Aside from aluminium smelting and ferrosilicon production, Drania has little heavy industry and relies on imports for many of the necessities and luxuries of life. More than half of Drania's GNP comes from the communications, trade, and service industries; Drania is the new banking centre of the Northeast. Tourism is also important. Most trade is with Egelion, New Endralon, Kazulianisk Kungariket, the Seleyan countries, and Beluzia. In 2190, Drania's per capita national income was higher than the average for Terra. The country experienced a recession from the late 2180s into the early 2190s, as fish stocks dwindled and world prices for fish and aluminum dropped. However, the economy stabilized in the 2190s and the government continued its policies of diversifying the economy and expanding hydroelectric and geothermal energy resources, thus reducing dependence on oil imports.

[edit] Government

The Respublica Dranii is a Theocratic Republic based in both ancient Roman style, as well in as the Faith in the Eternal and Omnipotent Light of the Universe, the One, the Creator of All and Everything, and Its Universal Church of Terra. There exists no separation of State and Church. The Head of State is the Metropolitan of Drania, elected to four-year terms. The Metropolitan is also the Head of the Universal Church of Terra. The General Synod is the body of legislation, currently holding 125 seats. The Head of Government is the Lieutenant-Metropolitan of Draniam, who is also the highest ranking Official of the Universal Church of Terra, next to the Metropolitan.