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'''Aretias''', officially the '''Kingdom of Aretias''' ([[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]: Թագավորության Արետիաս; [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek language|Mysian]]: Βασίλειον τῆς Ἀρητιάς), is a semi-recognized sovereign state located off the western coast of the [[Ajax|Chersonian Peninsula]]. It is located on an archipelago in the Periclean Sea, and shares maritime borders with [[Thraysia]] to the north, [[Vardana]] to the east, and [[Perateia]] to the southwest. Its capital, and largest city, is Evros.
'''Aretias''', officially the '''Kingdom of Aretias''' ([[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]: Թագավորության Արետիաս; [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek language|Mysian]]: Βασίλειον τῆς Ἀρητιάς), is a semi-recognized sovereign state located off the western coast of the [[Ajax|Chersonian Peninsula]]. It is located on an archipelago in the Periclean Sea, and shares maritime borders with [[Thraysia]] to the north, [[Vardana]] to the east, and [[Perateia]] to the southwest. Its capital, and largest city, is Evros.


Aretias is has long been a territory of successive empires and kingdoms since the 7th century BCE. Until 1832, Aretias was a province of the Kingdom of Vardana, and from 1832 until 1901 a province of the [[Mysia|Kingdom of Mysia]]. The islands remained under control of the [[House of Bznuni]] after re-integration into [[Vardana#History|Hazaraspid Vardana]]. During the [[Vardanan Revolution of 1924|1924 Revolution]], the Lord of Aretias maintained control of the islands and attempted to re-establish control of the mainland until his death in 1933. Since 1924, Aretias has laid claim to [[Vardana]] and [[Mysia]].
The first human settlements in Aretias date back to the 11th century BCE, with the first [[Aradia|Aradian]] and [[Lihnidos|Lihnidosi Hellene]] colonies established in the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. Aretias has long been a territory of successive empires and kingdoms since the 6th century BCE. Until 1832, Aretias was a province of the Kingdom of Vardana, and from 1832 until 1901 a province of the [[Mysia|Kingdom of Mysia]]. The islands remained under control of the [[House of Bznuni]] after re-integration into [[Vardana#History|Hazaraspid Vardana]]. During the [[Vardanan Revolution of 1924|1924 Revolution]], the Lord of Aretias maintained control of the islands and attempted to re-establish control of the mainland until his death in 1933. Since 1924, Aretias has laid claim to [[Vardana]] and [[Mysia]] by way of both royal titles.


Aretias is a {{wp|Unitary state|unitary}} {{wp|absolute monarchy}}, with a limited unicameral legislature. Its population is near evenly split between a plurality of [[Mysia|Mysians]] and [[Vardana|Vardanans]], along with other minority groups. Aretians are overwhelmingly christian, primarily following the [[Vardanan Apostolic Church|Vardanan Apostolic]] faith, which is the official state religion.
Aretias is a {{wp|Unitary state|unitary}} {{wp|absolute monarchy}}, with a limited unicameral legislature. Its population is near evenly split between a plurality of [[Mysia|Mysians]] and [[Vardana|Vardanans]], along with other minority groups. Aretians are overwhelmingly christian, primarily following the [[Vardanan Apostolic Church|Vardanan Apostolic]] faith, which is the official state religion.
==Etymology==
Aretias is a minor archipelago surrounding the main island from which the country takes its name. The territory consisting of modern Aretias has held numerous names since the first recorded human settlements. Aretias was first used as a name for the main island in the 2nd century BCE, coming from the Hellenic meaning "Island of Ares". During the period of [[Latium|Latin]] control, from the 2nd to 5th centuries CE, the islands were referred to as Aretium in imperial documents, roughly meaning "Island of Mars", however Aretias remained the most widely used name.
==History==
===Prehistoric and ancient history===
===Middle ages===
===Early modern history===
===Independence and modern history===
==Geography==
Aretias has an area of 3,616 square kilometers, which consists of the main island, also named Aretias, and a series of smaller islands surrounding it. The main island has an area of X, equating nearly X% of the nation's territory. The country is X kilometers off the coast of the [[Varadana#Administrative divisions|Vardanan province]] of [[Mysia]], X kilometers from the [[Diocese of the East]], and X kilometers from the coast of [[Thraysia]].
The main island is dominated by a small mountain range, the Agrafa Mountains, and a central-to-coastal plain crossing the island. The Agrafa Mountains cover most of the northern end of the island, and together with southern hills surround the central plain. The Evros River runs through the center of the country, and is the longest river in Aretias. Mount Baghats, as part of the Agrafa Mountains, is the highest point in Aretias at 2,109 meters.
===Climate===
Aretias has a typical [[wikipedia:Mediterranean climate|Periclean climate]], with [[wikipedia:semi-arid climate|semi-arid]] tendencies inland at mid-level elevations of mountains. Coastal winters are mild, with hot summers. Coastal communities experience some of the hottest days in the Periclean during the summer, reaching upwards of 80 °F during the day, on average, during the peak of summer.
Winters remain warm in Aretias. The average winter temperature in the capital of [[Evros]] sees a daily average of 66°F, with nightly lows near 45°F. Snow is possible at the highest peaks of the Agrafa Mountains, particularly Mount Baghats.
===Water===
==Politics==
===Administrative divisions===
===Foreign relations===
===Law===
===Armed Forces===
{{main|Armed Forces of Aretias}}
==Economy==
==Demographics==
===Religion===
===Languages===
===Education===
==Culture==
==See also==
*[[Vardana]]
*[[Mysia]]
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Revision as of 03:02, 6 April 2020

Kingdom of Aretias
Թագավորության Արետիաս
  • Mysian:Βασίλειον τῆς Ἀρητιάς
Flag of Aretias
Flag
Coat of Arms of Aretias
Coat of Arms
Motto: Զիջել ոչ մեկին
Zijel voch’ mekin
("Yield to none")
Anthem: Վարդի մարտ
Vardi mart
March of the Rose

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Location of Aretias (dark green) – in Belisaria (dark grey)
Location of Aretias (dark green)
– in Belisaria (dark grey)
Political Map of Aretias
Political Map of Aretias
Capital
and largest city
Evros
Official languages
Recognised regional languagesLatin
Ethnic groups
(2019)
  • 48% Mysian
  • 44% Vardanan
  • 3% Ayrumi
  • 5% other
Religion
State religion:
Vardanan Apostolic
Other recognized:
Eastern Orthodoxy, Fabrian Catholicism, Azdarin, Alban Emendatic, Judaism, Irreligion
Demonym(s)Aretian
GovernmentUnitary absolute monarchy
• Basileus
Basil III
Andreas Kiurikian
LegislatureCouncil of State
Independence from the Second Vardanan Republic
• Declaration
19 July 1924
Area
• 
3,616 km2 (1,396 sq mi) (nth)
Population
• 2020 estimate
965,577
• 2013 census
850,996
• Density
235.34/km2 (609.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2020 estimate
• Total
$X billion
• Per capita
$X
GDP (nominal)2020 estimate
• Total
$X billion
• Per capita
$X
HDI0.873
very high
CurrencyDram (Դ) (ARD)
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy (AD)
Driving sideleft
Calling code+577
ISO 3166 codeAE
Internet TLD.ae

Aretias, officially the Kingdom of Aretias (Vardanan: Թագավորության Արետիաս; Mysian: Βασίλειον τῆς Ἀρητιάς), is a semi-recognized sovereign state located off the western coast of the Chersonian Peninsula. It is located on an archipelago in the Periclean Sea, and shares maritime borders with Thraysia to the north, Vardana to the east, and Perateia to the southwest. Its capital, and largest city, is Evros.

The first human settlements in Aretias date back to the 11th century BCE, with the first Aradian and Lihnidosi Hellene colonies established in the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. Aretias has long been a territory of successive empires and kingdoms since the 6th century BCE. Until 1832, Aretias was a province of the Kingdom of Vardana, and from 1832 until 1901 a province of the Kingdom of Mysia. The islands remained under control of the House of Bznuni after re-integration into Hazaraspid Vardana. During the 1924 Revolution, the Lord of Aretias maintained control of the islands and attempted to re-establish control of the mainland until his death in 1933. Since 1924, Aretias has laid claim to Vardana and Mysia by way of both royal titles.

Aretias is a unitary absolute monarchy, with a limited unicameral legislature. Its population is near evenly split between a plurality of Mysians and Vardanans, along with other minority groups. Aretians are overwhelmingly christian, primarily following the Vardanan Apostolic faith, which is the official state religion.

Etymology

Aretias is a minor archipelago surrounding the main island from which the country takes its name. The territory consisting of modern Aretias has held numerous names since the first recorded human settlements. Aretias was first used as a name for the main island in the 2nd century BCE, coming from the Hellenic meaning "Island of Ares". During the period of Latin control, from the 2nd to 5th centuries CE, the islands were referred to as Aretium in imperial documents, roughly meaning "Island of Mars", however Aretias remained the most widely used name.

History

Prehistoric and ancient history

Middle ages

Early modern history

Independence and modern history

Geography

Aretias has an area of 3,616 square kilometers, which consists of the main island, also named Aretias, and a series of smaller islands surrounding it. The main island has an area of X, equating nearly X% of the nation's territory. The country is X kilometers off the coast of the Vardanan province of Mysia, X kilometers from the Diocese of the East, and X kilometers from the coast of Thraysia.

The main island is dominated by a small mountain range, the Agrafa Mountains, and a central-to-coastal plain crossing the island. The Agrafa Mountains cover most of the northern end of the island, and together with southern hills surround the central plain. The Evros River runs through the center of the country, and is the longest river in Aretias. Mount Baghats, as part of the Agrafa Mountains, is the highest point in Aretias at 2,109 meters.

Climate

Aretias has a typical Periclean climate, with semi-arid tendencies inland at mid-level elevations of mountains. Coastal winters are mild, with hot summers. Coastal communities experience some of the hottest days in the Periclean during the summer, reaching upwards of 80 °F during the day, on average, during the peak of summer.

Winters remain warm in Aretias. The average winter temperature in the capital of Evros sees a daily average of 66°F, with nightly lows near 45°F. Snow is possible at the highest peaks of the Agrafa Mountains, particularly Mount Baghats.

Water

Politics

Administrative divisions

Foreign relations

Law

Armed Forces

Economy

Demographics

Religion

Languages

Education

Culture

See also