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The '''Diocese of the East''' ([[Standard Latin language|Latin]]: ''Dioecesis Orientis''; [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]: ''Արևելքի թեմ''; [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek language|Mysian]]: ''Διοίκηση Ανατολής''), colloquially referred to as '''Perateia''' ([[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]] Պերատեիա; [[Wikipedia:Pontic greek|Mysian]]: Περάτεια) or less frequently as '''Transmaria''', is a [[Administrative divisions of Latium#Dioceses|diocese]] of [[Latium]]. It is the only territory of Latium to span multiple continents, occupying a strategic location spanning the Alcaean <!--from Alcaeus--> Straits, linking the [[Ajax|Periclean]] and [[Ajax|Ozeros]] Seas.
 
The diocese consists of 5 provinces, including [[Leonopolis]] which is coterminous with the city of the same name. It was created a diocese in 1955, previous to that holding the status of a [[Caesarian province]]. It is the second iteration of the Diocese of the East, the first being created in the Xth century AD. Its administrative headquarters is located in Leonopolis. Perateia enjoys a degree of autonomy. While [[Standard Latin language|Latin]] is the official language of government in Perateia, [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek|Mysian]] and [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]] are recognized languages and enjoy equal dignity with Latin.
 
Perateia, and its surrounding area, have been inhabited by diverse civilizations including the X, Mysians, Vardanans, and successive empires including the ancient Teispids, Latins, [[Bayarid Empire|Bayarids]], Thraysians, and the Mesfid and Almurid Caliphates, and X. From 1444 to 1851 the area served as the capital region of the Kingdom of Vardana, though at times was a tributary of larger neighboring states. Today it is one of the most diverse areas in Latium.
==Etymology==
The official name of the diocese is the Diocese of the East, named for the ancient Latin territory of the same due to its status as the easternmost province. It is colloquially referred to as Perateia, which comes from [[wikipedia:Greek language|Hellenic]] <nowiki>"ἡ περαία"</nowiki>, which translates to <nowiki>"place beyond [the sea]"</nowiki>. This name was used in reference to the area around the Alcaean Straits as early as the 3rd century BCE by early Hellenic and Aradian explorers.
==History==
 
==Geography==
[[File:Bosphorus aerial view.jpg|200px|right|thumb|The city of Leonopolis and the Alcaean Straits from the Ozeros Sea.]]
 
The Diocese of the East is located in the eastern Periclean-region, split between northeastern Scipia and southwestern portions of the Chersonian peninsula. The Alcaean Straits, which connects the Periclean Sea and the Ozeros Sea, divides the territory between the Scipian side and the Chersonian side. The Scipian portion of the Diocese consists of rolling plateaus, while the Chersonian side is hilly in general. The area around [[Leonopolis]] is the most densely populated.
 
The Diocese's land area is approximately 179,104 square kilometers including lakes. Roughly 16% of its territory is located on the Chersonian side of the Alcaean Straits.
===Climate===
The Diocese of the East climate varies from a [[wikipedia:Mediterranean climate|Periclean]] climate, [[wikipedia:humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical climate]] and [[wikipedia:oceanic climate|oceanic climate]]. Its coastal, and borderline coastal regions have a Periclean climate that are highlighted by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The Scipian side of the Diocese , while the western borderlands are some of the most commonly dry regions of the territory. Conversely, the Chersonian side has a primarily oceanic climate characterized by moderate temperatures year round, and the absence of a typical dry season.
==Government and politics==
The Diocese of the East is the largest [[Latium|Latin]] territory outside of [[Ajax#Belisaria|Belisaria]] proper by area and population. It holds dual status as an overseas diocese and a caesarian province, which sometimes creates overlap between local governments. The central Latin government and its agencies handle many issues in the Diocese of the East that are considered Imperial competencies, such as foreign affairs, defense, trade, etc.
 
The Emperor appoints the [[Count of the East|Count]], who is governor of the territory and holds the special title of <nowiki>"Count of the East"</nowiki> (''comes Orientis''). The Count serves as the monarch's representative in the diocese and plays a key role in local government as head of the Executive Council. He or she resides at [[Monarchy of Latium#Residences|Lauseion]], in [[Leonopolis]]. The [[Perateian Assembly]] serves as the main deliberative body in the diocese, in which all citizen residents are able to stand for election or vote. Residents are eligible to serve in the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]], so long as they hold Latin citizenship. Traditionally, a Senator that primarily resides in the Diocese is appointed the Praetorial Secretary for Perateian Affairs.
 
The Executive Council determines policy changes and considers legislation before presenting it to the [[Assembly of Perateia|Assembly]] for voting. The [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]], through the [[Sacred Assembly]], may also review legislation pending before the Assembly. Until 1982, members of the [[Assembly of Perateia|Perateian Assembly]] were appointed by the Count of the East. Since then, individuals have been elected to the assembly through semi-proportional party-list.
 
The Diocese of the East maintains its own [[Judiciary of Perateia|judiciary]], which is subordinate to the [[Judiciary of Latium|Imperial courts]]. It does not have its own legal code, utilizing Latin law, Latin legal codes, and in rare instances Vardanan customary law. There is no court of last resort and any appeals beyond the first appellate level are sent to the [[Imperial Judicate|Judicate]] for review.
===Local governments===
The diocese is divided into 7 provinces, which are in turn subdivided into 34 counties. Prior to 1956, provinces were utilized solely for military and statistical purposes. Following a series of reforms, provinces have the ability to distribute funds to counties or municipalities within their boundaries. Provinces are governed by a viscount (''vicecomes''). The viscount is appointed by the Emperor and oversees the day to day governance of their respective province. The sole exception is the Viscount of Leonopolis, whose powers are largely oversight to the elected government of the city of Leonopolis, as the province of Leonopolis is coterminous with the city of Leonopolis. Counties are typically governed similar to mainland Latium, and led by an elected or appointed council, alongside an appointed executive officer.
==Economy==
==Demographics==
The Diocese of the East is the largest overseas territory of Latium, and one of the most diverse in the country. According to the most recent Imperial census, in 2017, the population of the Diocese of the East is # million people. The largest ethnic group in the territory consists of ethnic [[Vardana|Vardanans]], who make up nearly 60% of the population. Nearly 17% of all residents are of Hellenic origin, either ethnic [[Lihnidos|Lihnidosi]] or ethnic [[Mysia|Mysian]]. [[Latium|Latins]] are among one of the quickest growing groups in the territory, currently consisting of 10% of permanent residents of the area. Other groups present are [[Ayrum|Ayrumi]], [[Fahran|Gheiravin]], Tashelhitans, and Tigrayitans.
===Language===
There are three official languages in the territory:  [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek|Mysian]], [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]. All three languages enjoy equal status; however, official government documents are only issued in Latin. The most widely spoken language is [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]], while [[wikipedia:Pontic Greek|Mysian]] is the next most widely spoken first-language of residents. Most residents are multi-lingual and have a basic understanding of Latin.
 
Other minority languages spoke are [[wikipedia:Azeri language|Ayrumi]], [[wikipedia:Arabic language|Gheiravin]], [[wikipedia:Shilha language|Tashelhit]], and [[wikipedia:Beja language|Tigrayit]].
===Religion===
As in [[Latium]], the official religion of the Diocese of the East is [[wikipedia:Roman Catholic|Fabrian Catholicism]], adhered to by nearly 11% of people. However, the overall majority religion is [[Vardanan Apostolic Church|Vardanan Apostolic]], adhered to by 57% of the population. Nearly 15% follow the Eastern Orthodoxy. Another 10% identify as irreligious or atheist. [[Azdarin]] is the largest non-christian faith in the Diocese, at 5%, while Judaism is followed by almost 2% of the population.
 
The [[Apostolic Patriarch of Leonopolis]] is the historical chief religious authority in the Vardanan Apostolic Church. Since the creation of the Diocese of the East, the Apostolic Patriarch remains the chief authority of the Vardanan church within the Diocese, while the Patriarch of all Vardana is the autocephalous primate in neighboring [[Vardana]].
===People===
:''See [[:Category:People from Perateia]]''
 
==See also==
*[[Perateia]]
*[[Vardana]]
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[[category:Administrative divisions of Latium]]

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