Plevia
Republic of Plevia Repubblica Pleviana (Plevian) Capital: Osianopoli (5.271.938)
Population: 92,665,890 (2022) Motto: "Nobis solis subiecti sumus" ("We are subject to ourselves alone") |
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The Republic of Plevia, commonly referred to as Plevia, is a country in western Uletha on the northern coast of the Mesembric Sea. It borders Valonne, Alebria and UL08i to the west, Pretannia and Astria to the north, Suria to the east, and Mardoumakhstan and Navenna to the south.
Plevia, a nation with a rich historical heritage, was once the cradle of the Romantian Empire, alongside Pretannia and other nations. It contains a diverse landscape, encompassing subtropical beaches, glaciers, and desert areas, and a wide range of climates.
In the 1970s, after a period of dictatorship, Plevia experienced significant economic growth, bolstered by a robust secondary sector and a relatively young population. The country's commitment to infrastructure and innovation in the 2000s and 2010s further strengthened its position.
Plevia has achieved developed nation status, though a high rate of wealth disparity persists. The government operates as a Parliamentary Republic, with Virginia Zacconato currently serving as the President.
Geography
Geography of Plevia | |
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Continent | Uletha (central-western) |
Region | Mediterranean Sea |
Population | 92,665,890 (2021) |
Area | |
• Total | 450,958 km2 km2 174,115 sq m sq mi |
Population density | 205,48 pp/km2 km2 532 pp/sq m sq mi |
Major rivers | |
Time zone | WUT+3:00 |
Overview
Plevia, with an area of 450,958 square kilometers, is one of the largest nations in the quadrant of the Mesembric Sea and, given its position, has a varied climate, which gives birth to a series of extremely diversified environments.
In broad strokes, the north of the country features a cold desert in the Alcamo region, containing Lake Magno, whose extent fluctuates according to rainfall.
The Pradibosco area, also located in the north of the country, overlooks Lake Pretannico, and this contributes to its Mediterranean-type microclimate, similar to that found in more southern areas of the nation. To the northeast, we find the Condinassa massif, where the major mountains of Plevia rise: Mount Tolario (4528 m) is the highest in the nation. To the south of the massif, there is a large area of temperate forest with a continental climate. The temperature range between summer and winter is particularly pronounced here.
The climate gradually becomes milder as you proceed towards the south, while the coastal areas are influenced by the presence of the sea, which grants a Mediterranean-type climate, with hot and dry summers. The Pelagie islands, located near the coasts of Castellan and Mitras, have some subtropical characteristics, and this makes the area particularly suitable for seaside tourism.
Climate
The climate of Plevia is notably diverse, particularly when considered in relation to the country's size and geographical scope. The Mediterranean climate, which is exemplified in the coastal region, is a particularly illustrative example.
In the more inland areas, the climate transitions to a warm continental (Dfa) or temperate (Dfb) type. Additionally, near the borders with Mardoukhmakstan, there are areas isolated by mountain ranges in which semi-arid microclimates can be found.
History
Prehistoric
The earliest evidence of human settlement in the territory of Plevia dates back to the late Stone Age, with the oldest excavations being those at Pagli and Bafherana.
Antiquity
There exists evidence of early civilizations in Plevia in the Bronze age, particularly in the hills of Oltresuria and the fertile plains of Feltria.
Around 500 BC various semi-nomadic peoples speaking Triadinic languages, though with some notable exceptions, localized almost entirely in the far south of the country (from Agrato in the west to Civitelle in the east) and modern-day western Navenna began organizing first into coalitions and later into three states (Aedia, Semussia and Lavontia), building mostly small settlements and expanding their territories and areas of influence further north. It is believed that unification under one single state happened around 370 BC, although details around this fact are quite scarce and made less verifiable due to later efforts by the Triadine Empire to create a propagandistic mythical story around the origins of the Empire's "core" province of Plevia. Today it is considered almost certain that this period of unification was gradual and lasted at least one century.
The first written instance of the word "Plevia" in a historical context is thought to be a 600 BC wooden tablet in Demeshta (modern day Temisa), which refers to it as the name of a nearby group that traded with a merchant in the city for one and a half tonnes of grain. However, this does not imply the existence of an organized state or even anything more than a town or village with the name Plevia south-east of Demeshta (the tablet mention these rough geographical coordinates) at that time. The name does not refer to any of the original peoples which formed the first Plevian state, because all their names are thought to be known through later literary references and the creation of surnames, titles and legends mentioning their name. Therefore, it is likely that those peoples unified under the name of an entity relevant to at least some, if not most or all of them, existing before their rise, and located north-west of them, near an important city.
The Plevian state expanded swiftly and unimpeded thanks to the lack of organized peoples north of it, especially following the eastern coast. Osianopolis, belonging to the large Valar Empire, was at the time the largest city in the region and one of the most developed. The Plevians reached its plains and immediately besieged it in the spring of 191 BC. The city fell after three months: although the Valari had a much more powerful army than the modest and inexperienced one of the Plevians, internal conflicts prevented them from exercising an appropriate response, leading to the loss of their third largest settlement and base of power in their western regions. The conquest of Osianopolis, a city much more important than any located in the Plevian homeland, marked the birth of the Triadine Empire. Notably, Osianopolis was never considered a part of Plevia (all Plevians were members of the Triadine empire, but the reverse wasn't the case) until the late 18th to 19th century, with the rise of the Plevian nationalist movement.
Economy
Economy of Plevia | ||||||||||||||||
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high-income market-oriented economy | ||||||||||||||||
Monetary authority | Bank of Plevia | |||||||||||||||
GDP (PPP) | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
• Total | $5.092 trillion | |||||||||||||||
• Per capita | $54,947 | |||||||||||||||
GDP (nominal) | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
• Total | $3.468 trillion | |||||||||||||||
• Per capita | $37,426 | |||||||||||||||
HDI (2023) | 0.898 very high | |||||||||||||||
Unemployment rate | 10.1% (Aug 2024) | |||||||||||||||
Industries and sectors | ||||||||||||||||
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Exports Main export partners Imports Main import partners | $985.1 billion (2023) Valony 14.6% Suria 10.1% Pretany 9.7% Kalm 9.5% Ingrea 8.1% Castellan 7.6% Alora 6.0% FSA 5.2% $953.2 billion (2023) Valony 16.6% Kalm 10.2% Pretany 8.5% Suria 8.1% Ingrea 6.7% FSA 5.4% Gobrassanya 4.9% Demirhan 4.2% | |||||||||||||||
Inflation rate GDP growth rate Public debt Budget balance Credit rating | 3.7% Jul 2024 1.4% Q2 2023 109.7% of GDP (2023) -2.9% of GDP (2023) BBB |
Demographics
Symbol | City | Region | Population (urban area) |
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Osianopoli | Osianopoli Capitale∈⊾ | 5,271,938 | |
Temisa∈⊾ | Città metropolitana di Temisa∈⊾ | 2,567,880 | |
Civitelle | Camberie∈⊾ | 1,575,030 | |
Luviana | Valcesia∈⊾ | 1,356,000 | |
Campana | Feltria∈⊾ | 1,246,020 | |
Costa | Mescadia∈⊾ | 1,087,990 | |
Penacampi | Rovonia∈⊾ | 986,220 | |
Covenza | Covenzate∈⊾ | 903,550 | |
Vico | Camberie∈⊾ | 712,030 | |
Ripa | Osianopoli Capitale∈⊾ | 655,890 |