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The most commonly spoken language in Satavia is {{wpl|english_language|Estmerish}} and {{wpl|Dutch_language|Hennish}}, spoken in a {{wpl|Creole_langauge|Creole}} called [[Satavian Estmerish]]. The language is not an official language, but spoken in Schools and Work Places, including [[Parliament of Satavia|the Satavian Parliament]]. The Country's two official languages are {{wpl|Cornish_langauge|Satavian}} and {{wpl|english_language|Estmerish}}. Satavian is a local language, previously classified as "extinct", but since 2002 has seen a rejuvenation. Since 2005 it has been taught in schools alongside Estmerish and Gaullican. The language is promoted and regulated by [[gosatavia.sa]]. | The most commonly spoken language in Satavia is {{wpl|english_language|Estmerish}} and {{wpl|Dutch_language|Hennish}}, spoken in a {{wpl|Creole_langauge|Creole}} called [[Satavian Estmerish]]. The language is not an official language, but spoken in Schools and Work Places, including [[Parliament of Satavia|the Satavian Parliament]]. The Country's two official languages are {{wpl|Cornish_langauge|Satavian}} and {{wpl|english_language|Estmerish}}. Satavian is a local language, previously classified as "extinct", but since 2002 has seen a rejuvenation. Since 2005 it has been taught in schools alongside Estmerish and Gaullican. The language is promoted and regulated by [[gosatavia.sa]]. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
===Historical=== | |||
Satavia's former name, ''The Hope Dominion'' (previously ''The Hoop Colony'', and untill 1747, the ''Hoop Kolonie'') derrived from the name of Satavia's biggest river, the [[River Hope]], known by the natives as the ''Avon'', translated as ''River''. The river's fertile banks lead to the settler's calling it the ''Rivier-Hoop'', which also lead to the main settlement, situated at the mouth of the river, being called [[Port Hope]]. | |||
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Republic of Satavia | |
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| Anthem: Kan a an Soudrys | |
| Location of Satavia, in Green, in Asteria Inferior Location of Satavia, in Green, in Asteria Inferior | |
| Capital and largest city | Port Hope |
| Official languages | Satavian, Estmerish |
| Recognised national languages | Satavian Estmerish (Unoffical) |
| Ethnic groups (2015) | |
| Demonym(s) | Satavian |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
• Governor | Arthur Livingstone-Scott |
| Jago Elliot | |
| Legislature | Parliament of Satavia |
| County Court | |
| Commoner's Court | |
| Establishment | |
• Colonisation by Hennehouwe (Establishment of the Hoop Kolonie | March 1677 |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 21,501,500 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2015 estimate |
• Total | $462.2 Billion |
• Per capita | $21,500 |
| Gini (2015) |  44.3medium |
| HDI (2015) | 0.761 high |
| Currency | Satavian Guilders (SAT) |
| Time zone | UTC+ 11 (Satavian Standard Time) |
| Date format | dd.mm.yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +47 |
| Internet TLD | .sa |
Satavia, officially the Republic of Satavia (Satavian: Repoblek Satavian), is an Island Nation in Asteria Inferior. Located off the coast of Nuvania, Satavia (made up of the Satavian Isles) is at the westernmost part of Asteria Inferior. Seperated from Nuvania by the Satavian Channel, Satavia also makes up a part of the mouth of the West Arucian Sea, and the point where the Arucian Sea meets the Vehemens Ocean.
Satavia is formed of seven, semi-autonomus provinces, two of which are principalities, one is a teritory (see Western Hope) and the remaining four are republics, with one, Port Hope, described as a city-state. In addition, Satavia is made up of 21 counties and one duchy.
The most commonly spoken language in Satavia is Estmerish and Hennish, spoken in a Creole called Satavian Estmerish. The language is not an official language, but spoken in Schools and Work Places, including the Satavian Parliament. The Country's two official languages are Satavian and Estmerish. Satavian is a local language, previously classified as "extinct", but since 2002 has seen a rejuvenation. Since 2005 it has been taught in schools alongside Estmerish and Gaullican. The language is promoted and regulated by gosatavia.sa.
Etymology
Historical
Satavia's former name, The Hope Dominion (previously The Hoop Colony, and untill 1747, the Hoop Kolonie) derrived from the name of Satavia's biggest river, the River Hope, known by the natives as the Avon, translated as River. The river's fertile banks lead to the settler's calling it the Rivier-Hoop, which also lead to the main settlement, situated at the mouth of the river, being called Port Hope.