Wistania

Wistania (IPA: /wɪsˈteɪni.ə/), natively known as wizddaaniya (IPA: /wɪz'tenijə/), is a large island in the Eastwest Ocean of the planet Vale. With a land area of about 2.34 million sq. km. (900,000 sq. mi.), and a population of over 50 million, Wistania is the largest island nation on Vale. The island was first settled in Y1100 by the Taliv people group while escaping from the Diwa Reign. Four hundred years later, Diwa rebels, who went by the name of Bwolotil, had destroyed the Reign and settled in the southwestern part of the island to hide countless thousands of precious ajmastones, without knowledge of the Taliv people, who lived in the mountainous areas around the Great Center Sea. Later, another people group, the Nati settled in the southeastern part around Y1520 after a volcanic eruption had displaced them and forced them to sail across the ocean, and they were joined by the Katapu, who were priests and monks that separated themselves from the rest of the world, until the volcanic eruption forced them to join the Nati.

In Y1600, the Wistanian War began after Bwolotil had felt threatened by the other groups' curiosity in ajmastones. Under the pretense that the island should now belong to them, the Bwolotil actively imprisoned, slaughtered, and forced away the Taliv people. The Nati allied with the Taliv and fought on their behalf. This alliance gave birth to the Taliv-Nati Pidgin that would later become the Wistanian Language. Shortly after the war began, The Uzin people had discovered the island while exploring the globe. Again, the Bwolotil became threatened and attempted to eradicate them as well, burning their ships and raiding their makeshift villages. The Uzin refused an alliance with the Taliv and Nati since their leader preferred that they take care of their own.

In Y1750, the 143-year-long war ended after Bwolotil's long-standing leader, Wist had died and the Bwolotil needed the help of the other peoples to purify their poisoned water. As part of the agreement, the new nation was named after Wist, and a representative parliamentary republic was established, as well a National School, and the first drafts of the Wistanian language. Although each of the five people groups retains their identity with their ancestry, they each fully embrace that they are Wistanian.

Geography
Wistania is a large island, which boasts several waterfalls, jungles, caves, beaches, and lakes. It is also surrounded by hundreds of smaller islands, many of them with inhabitants.

Wistanian Climate is a tropical savanna (Koppen: Aw), with a long rainy season and a 100-day dry season. Temperatures are typically lower in the central mountains, while higher along the coastlines. Additionally, the west gets less rain due to the central mountains' rain shadow hindering the northeasterly trade winds. As a result, the northeastern part of the island especially receives copious amounts of rain and has many marshes.

Common natural disasters are earthquakes, monsoons, and droughts in the west. Additionally, the mountains are a common source of pollutants into the rivers, and all water must go through a rigorous purification process before consumption.

Wildlife in Wistania is greatly diverse, ranging from hundreds of species of fish, colorful birds, and large lizards. Bioluminescence is also a common trait among several bird, insect, and fish species. The two most important domesticated animals in Wistania are the garamog, a very strong dog-like creature which a flat snout, and the ludmiyd, a horse-like furless steed, used often for travel. Likewise, flowers are the largest economical sector in the nation, providing jobs and income for nearly half of the citizens. There are thousands of different flowers grown in Wistania, used for dyes, medicine, and food. The most valuable of these flowers is the zauraddin flower, which provides their staple dark golden dye.

Government
Wistania has a representative parliamentary republic, consisting of ten Powers, two from each people group. They follow the philosophy of "your people first, your nation second," by providing the needs for their people as their utmost priority before advocating for any national decision. Each of the ten Powers reside over one of ten capital cities, scattered across the island. Each of these cities have an important role in the country, and they each are generally valued by all of the Wistanian people.

The leaders are kept accountable by the Peace Treaty, which outlines the values of the nation. This is separate from Wistanian Law, in that the Law can be edited, but the Treaty cannot.

Common social issues include intermarriage, the nation's involvement with ajmastones, and national isolation.

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