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'''Illyntheria''' (/ɪl.lən.'θi.ɹi.ʌ/, [[Illyntherian]]: /ɪ.ɬən.'θɛr.ja/), also known as the '''Republic of Illyntheria''' (Illyntherian: ''Gweriniaeth Illyntheria''), is a nation in Western [[Lira]] bordered by the [[Radea]] and [[Winst]] to the west, [[Grenzaria]] to the north, [[Sylvakia]] in the north-east, [[Gostia]] and [[Karodova]] to the east, and the [[Relias Sea]] in the south. The capital city and largest city is [[Ethribel]], located along the southern shore. Illyntheria is a {{wp|Constitution|Constitutional}} {{wp|Parliament|Parliamentary}} {{wp|Republic|Republic}}. The legislature of Illyntheria is its Parliament, or ''Senedd'', and is elected by direct vote of the people. The President, ''Arlywydd'', is head of state and also voted for directly. The head of government is the Chancellor, ''Canghellor'', who is nominated by the President and confirmed by Parliament; they in turn appoint other government ministers. | '''Illyntheria''' (/ɪl.lən.'θi.ɹi.ʌ/, [[Illyntherian]]: /ɪ.ɬən.'θɛr.ja/), also known as the '''Republic of Illyntheria''' (Illyntherian: ''Gweriniaeth Illyntheria''), is a nation in Western [[Lira]] bordered by the [[Radea]] and [[Winst]] to the west, [[Grenzaria]] to the north, [[Sylvakia]] in the north-east, [[Gostia]] and [[Karodova]] to the east, and the [[Relias Sea]] in the south. The capital city and largest city is [[Ethribel]], located along the southern shore. Illyntheria is a {{wp|Constitution|Constitutional}} {{wp|Parliament|Parliamentary}} {{wp|Republic|Republic}}. The legislature of Illyntheria is its Parliament, or ''Senedd'', and is elected by direct vote of the people. The President, ''Arlywydd'', is head of state and also voted for directly. The head of government is the Chancellor, ''Canghellor'', who is nominated by the President and confirmed by Parliament; they in turn appoint other government ministers. | ||
Illyntheria has a mild oceanic climate, with temperate broad-leaf forests and arable land that yields some of Illyntheria's most world renowned agricultural exports, such as their grapes, apples, pears, figs, and various berries. The full range of seasons is experienced, and temperatures range from −3 °C in winter to 22 °C in the summer. Illyntheria's beaches are a popular tourist destination during the summers. | Illyntheria has a mild oceanic climate, with temperate broad-leaf forests and arable land that yields some of Illyntheria's most world renowned agricultural exports, such as their grapes, apples, pears, figs, olives, and various berries. The full range of seasons is experienced, and temperatures range from −3 °C in winter to 22 °C in the summer. Illyntheria's beaches are a popular tourist destination during the summers. | ||
<!--The country has a primarily mild Oceanic climate, though the metropolitan region varies from warm Mediterranean to Humid Continental. Overseas territories have an even broader climatic range. The nation is a {{wp|Federation|federal}} {{wp|Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential}} {{wp|Republic|republic}}, with executive authority shared between a directly elected President, the [[First Deputy of Meronnia|First Deputy]] of the [[Chamber of Deputies of Meronnia|Chamber of Deputies]], and the [[Meronnian Directory|Directory]], a limply empowered holdover of the early Republican government. | <!--The country has a primarily mild Oceanic climate, though the metropolitan region varies from warm Mediterranean to Humid Continental. Overseas territories have an even broader climatic range. The nation is a {{wp|Federation|federal}} {{wp|Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential}} {{wp|Republic|republic}}, with executive authority shared between a directly elected President, the [[First Deputy of Meronnia|First Deputy]] of the [[Chamber of Deputies of Meronnia|Chamber of Deputies]], and the [[Meronnian Directory|Directory]], a limply empowered holdover of the early Republican government. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
===Neolithic to Copper Age (7000 - 3200 BCE)=== | |||
[[File:Tustrup jaettestue.jpg|thumb|left|Entrance to the Carn Maeth passage tomb, built c. 3500 BCE.]] | |||
The Neolithic Revolution reached Illyntheria in roughly 7000 BCE, coinciding with the advent of the [[Belwyn Culture]]. These agriculturalists lived in simple huts arranged into small villages, and used primarily stone and wooden tools. By c. 4000 BCE megalithic structures began to appear, most notably the ancient {{wp|Passage grave|passage tombs}}. These ancient structures had astrological significance, and were constructed such that their central burial chambers remained in total darkness except on the winter and summer solstices of each year when the tombs would be perfectly aligned with the sun such that light was able to illuminate their interior. | |||
In the south eastern coastal regions near Karadova, the [[Nurwich Culture]] was dominant, relying primarily on fishing and fruits such as grapes and olives for sustinence. They have been identified with the later [[Direngi]] who lived in the same area until the 4th century BCE. Pottery featuring intricate swirling patterns and jadeite jewelry and idols have been found at many Nurwich sites. Inscriptions in the undeciphered [[Nurwich Script]] have been discovered in tombs and caverns throughout the area, but as both the language of the Nurwich culture and the presumably related [[Direngi Language]] remain unknown, their contents remain a mystery. | |||
===Bronze Age (3200 - 900 BCE)=== | ===Bronze Age (3200 - 900 BCE)=== | ||
[[Relians|Relian]] tribes began to dominate the area of modern Illyntheria rather quickly during the early bronze-age, displacing the [[Pre-Liran|Pre-Lirans]] peoples already living there, although some pockets of Pre-Liran tribes would continue to exist until at least the 5th or 6th centuries BCE. Illyntherian society at this time was ruled by a horse-owning warrior class who established hill-forts from which to watch over the agrarian lower-class. Some of these hill-forts would later evolve to become the foundations of city-states that would dominate later centuries. | [[Relians|Relian]] tribes began to dominate the area of modern Illyntheria rather quickly during the early bronze-age, displacing the [[Pre-Liran|Pre-Lirans]] peoples already living there, although some pockets of Pre-Liran tribes would continue to exist until at least the 5th or 6th centuries BCE. Illyntherian society at this time was ruled by a horse-owning warrior class who established hill-forts from which to watch over the agrarian lower-class. Some of these hill-forts would later evolve to become the foundations of city-states that would dominate later centuries. | ||
<!--[[File:Lascaux painting.jpg|thumb|left|One of the Bourdon paintings depicting several animals - approximately 16,000 BCE.]] | <!--[[File:Lascaux painting.jpg|thumb|left|One of the Bourdon paintings depicting several animals - approximately 16,000 BCE.]] | ||
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Improvements in agriculture and demographic changes led to societal development throughout the 3rd Millenia BCE, including the appearance of metallurgy. The earliest metals to have been worked in Meronnia were gold, copper, and bronze. Examples of worked iron date back as far as 1,200 BCE.--> | Improvements in agriculture and demographic changes led to societal development throughout the 3rd Millenia BCE, including the appearance of metallurgy. The earliest metals to have been worked in Meronnia were gold, copper, and bronze. Examples of worked iron date back as far as 1,200 BCE.--> | ||
===Antiquity ( | ===Antiquity (900 BCE 500 CE)=== | ||
With the onset of the iron age, some tribes such as the [[Iltinetteri]] and [[Birnacae]] began adopting a more urban merchantile lifestyle while those further inland such as the [[Icei]], [[Cirnannes]], or [[Anedi]] remained largely Agrarian. By the early 9th century BCE some of the earliest city-states began to emerge, most notably [[Ethribel]], [[Ammynon]], [[Caethil]], [[Tyrrolen]], [[Ebbare,]] and [[Rhin]]. Ancient [[Kharmatians]] also had prominent colonies along the coast at this time, leading to the adoption of the [[Kharmatian Alphabet]] by Illytherian traders and elites, modifying it over time into what would become the [[Ancient Illyntherian Alphabet]]. | With the onset of the iron age, some tribes such as the [[Iltinetteri]] and [[Birnacae]] began adopting a more urban merchantile lifestyle while those further inland such as the [[Icei]], [[Cirnannes]], or [[Anedi]] remained largely Agrarian. By the early 9th century BCE some of the earliest city-states began to emerge, most notably [[Ethribel]], [[Ammynon]], [[Caethil]], [[Tyrrolen]], [[Ebbare,]] and [[Rhin]]. Ancient [[Kharmatians]] also had prominent colonies along the coast at this time, leading to the adoption of the [[Kharmatian Alphabet]] by Illytherian traders and elites, modifying it over time into what would become the [[Ancient Illyntherian Alphabet]]. | ||
Revision as of 03:07, 1 March 2021
Republic of Illyntheria Gweriniaeth Illyntheria | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: Balch a Rhydd Proud and Free | |
 Location of Illyntheria (green) in Lira (dark grey) | |
| Capital | Ethribel |
| Official languages | Illyntherian |
| Ethnic groups | Illyntheri |
| Demonym(s) | Illyntherian |
| Government | Constitutional Parliamentary Republic |
| Arthur Eifion | |
| Mair Siorus | |
| Area | |
• Total | 274,018.64 km2 (105,799.19 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 33,914,000 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | ₳352 Billion |
• Per capita | ₳10,386.84 |
| Currency | Argin ((₳)) |
| Date format | ddmmyyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| ISO 3166 code | IL |
| Internet TLD | .il |
Illyntheria (/ɪl.lən.'θi.ɹi.ʌ/, Illyntherian: /ɪ.ɬən.'θɛr.ja/), also known as the Republic of Illyntheria (Illyntherian: Gweriniaeth Illyntheria), is a nation in Western Lira bordered by the Radea and Winst to the west, Grenzaria to the north, Sylvakia in the north-east, Gostia and Karodova to the east, and the Relias Sea in the south. The capital city and largest city is Ethribel, located along the southern shore. Illyntheria is a Constitutional Parliamentary Republic. The legislature of Illyntheria is its Parliament, or Senedd, and is elected by direct vote of the people. The President, Arlywydd, is head of state and also voted for directly. The head of government is the Chancellor, Canghellor, who is nominated by the President and confirmed by Parliament; they in turn appoint other government ministers.
Illyntheria has a mild oceanic climate, with temperate broad-leaf forests and arable land that yields some of Illyntheria's most world renowned agricultural exports, such as their grapes, apples, pears, figs, olives, and various berries. The full range of seasons is experienced, and temperatures range from −3 °C in winter to 22 °C in the summer. Illyntheria's beaches are a popular tourist destination during the summers.
Etymology
History
Neolithic to Copper Age (7000 - 3200 BCE)
The Neolithic Revolution reached Illyntheria in roughly 7000 BCE, coinciding with the advent of the Belwyn Culture. These agriculturalists lived in simple huts arranged into small villages, and used primarily stone and wooden tools. By c. 4000 BCE megalithic structures began to appear, most notably the ancient passage tombs. These ancient structures had astrological significance, and were constructed such that their central burial chambers remained in total darkness except on the winter and summer solstices of each year when the tombs would be perfectly aligned with the sun such that light was able to illuminate their interior.
In the south eastern coastal regions near Karadova, the Nurwich Culture was dominant, relying primarily on fishing and fruits such as grapes and olives for sustinence. They have been identified with the later Direngi who lived in the same area until the 4th century BCE. Pottery featuring intricate swirling patterns and jadeite jewelry and idols have been found at many Nurwich sites. Inscriptions in the undeciphered Nurwich Script have been discovered in tombs and caverns throughout the area, but as both the language of the Nurwich culture and the presumably related Direngi Language remain unknown, their contents remain a mystery.
Bronze Age (3200 - 900 BCE)
Relian tribes began to dominate the area of modern Illyntheria rather quickly during the early bronze-age, displacing the Pre-Lirans peoples already living there, although some pockets of Pre-Liran tribes would continue to exist until at least the 5th or 6th centuries BCE. Illyntherian society at this time was ruled by a horse-owning warrior class who established hill-forts from which to watch over the agrarian lower-class. Some of these hill-forts would later evolve to become the foundations of city-states that would dominate later centuries.
Antiquity (900 BCE 500 CE)
With the onset of the iron age, some tribes such as the Iltinetteri and Birnacae began adopting a more urban merchantile lifestyle while those further inland such as the Icei, Cirnannes, or Anedi remained largely Agrarian. By the early 9th century BCE some of the earliest city-states began to emerge, most notably Ethribel, Ammynon, Caethil, Tyrrolen, Ebbare, and Rhin. Ancient Kharmatians also had prominent colonies along the coast at this time, leading to the adoption of the Kharmatian Alphabet by Illytherian traders and elites, modifying it over time into what would become the Ancient Illyntherian Alphabet.