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|adjectives          =  Earthly, Themian
|adjectives          =  Earthly, Themian
| symbol            = [[File:Sun_symbol.svg|18px|Astronomical symbol of Earth]]
| symbol            = [[File:Sun_symbol.svg|18px|Astronomical symbol of Earth]]
| image              = [[File:inwu_map_blank.png|300px]]
| image              = [[File:inwu_map_blank_robinson.png|300px]]
| caption            = Map of the Earth
| caption            = Map of the Earth
| alt_names          = Themis <small>([[Elyrian language|Elyrian]])
| alt_names          = Themis <small>([[Elyrian language|Elyrian]])
| aphelion          = 152 100 000 km
| period            = ~365.26 days
| perihelion        = 147 095 000 km
| semimajor          = 149 598 023 km
| eccentricity      = 0.0167
| period            = ~ 365.26 days
| avg_speed          = 29.78 km/s
| avg_speed          = 29.78 km/s
| mean_anomaly      = 358.617°
| mean_anomaly      = 358.617°
| inclination        = 7.155° to the Sun's {{wp|equator}} <br> 1.57869° to {{wp|invariable plane}} <br> 0.00005° to {{wp|ecliptic}}
| asc_node          = -11.26064° to ecliptic
| arg_peri          = 114.20783°
| satellites        = 1 natural satellite: the Moon
| satellites        = 1 natural satellite: the Moon
| mean_radius        = 6371 km
| mean_radius        = 6371 km
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| volume            = 1.08321×1012 km³
| volume            = 1.08321×1012 km³
| mass              = 5.97237×10²⁴ kg
| mass              = 5.97237×10²⁴ kg
| moment_of_inertia_factor = 0.3307
| escape_velocity    = 11.186 km/s
| sidereal_day      = 23h 56m 4.100s
| sidereal_day      = 23h 56m 4.100s
| rot_velocity      = 0.4651 km/s
| axial_tilt  = ~23.44°
| axial_tilt  = 23.4392811°
| atmosphere  = yes
| temp_name1  = {{wp|Celsius|Centigrade}}
| temp_name1  = {{wp|Celsius|Centigrade}}
| min_temp_1  = −89.2°C
| min_temp_1  = −89.2°C
| mean_temp_1  = 15.1°C
| mean_temp_1  = 15.1°C
| max_temp_1  = 61.1°C
| max_temp_1  = 61.1°C
| surface_pressure = 101.325 kPa <small>(at mean sea level)<small/>
| atmosphere_composition =
{{unbulleted list |class=nowrap
| 78.08% nitrogen
| 20.95% oxygen
| ~1% water vapor <small>([[climate]] variable)</small>
| 0.9340% argon
| 0.0408% carbon dioxide
| 0.00182% neon
| 0.00052% helium
| 0.00017% methane
| 0.00011% krypton
| 0.00006% hydrogen
  }}
  }}
| note = no
 
}}
'''Earth''', also known by the [[Elyrian language|Elyrian]] astronomical name '''Themis''', is the fourth {{wp|planet}} from the Sun and the only {{wp|astronomical object}} in the {{wp|Universe|Ecumene}} known to harbor {{wp|life}}. {{wp|Radiometric dating}} places the Earth at over 4.5 billion years old. Earth orbits around the Sun in approximately 365.26 days, a period known as an Earth {{wp|year}}. Moreover, Earth is orbited by the Moon, its only {{wp|natural satellite}}. Earth's axis of rotation is tilted with respect to its orbital plane, producing {{wp|season|seasons}} on Earth's surface that impact climate distinctly on Earth's northern and southern hemispheres. The gravitational interaction between Earth and the Moon causes {{wp|tide|tides}}, stabilizes Earth's orientation on its axis and {{wp|Tidal acceleration|gradually slows its rotation}}.
'''Earth''', also known by the [[Elyrian language|Elyrian]] astronomical name '''Themis''', is the fourth {{wp|planet}} from the Sun and the only {{wp|astronomical object}} in the {{wp|Universe|Ecumene}} known to harbor {{wp|life}}. {{wp|Radiometric dating}} places the Earth at over 4.5 billion years old. Earth orbits around the Sun in approximately 365.26 days, a period known as an Earth {{wp|year}}. Moreover, Earth is orbited by the Moon, its only {{wp|natural satellite}}. Earth's axis of rotation is tilted with respect to its orbital plane, producing {{wp|season|seasons}} on Earth's surface that impact climate distinctly on Earth's northern and southern hemispheres. The gravitational interaction between Earth and the Moon causes {{wp|tide|tides}}, stabilizes Earth's orientation on its axis and {{wp|Tidal acceleration|gradually slows its rotation}}.


Within the first billion years of Earth's history, {{wp|Abiogenesis|life appeared in the oceans}} and began to affect the {{wp|Atmosphere of Earth|Earth's atmosphere}} and surface, leading to the proliferation of {{wp|anaerobic organism|anoxic organisms}}. Later, following the {{wp|Great Oxidation Event|Great Oxidation}} triggered by their metabolism, came the appearance of {{wp|aerobic organism|lifeforms capable of metabolizing oxygen}}. Some geological evidence indicates that life may have arisen as early as 4.1 billion years ago. Since then, the combination of Earth's distance from the Sun, physical properties and geological history have allowed life, including {{wp|Homo sapiens|Humanity}}, to {{wp|Evolution|evolve}} and thrive. Over 7 billion humans live on Earth and depend on its {{wp|biosphere}} and {{wp|natural resource}}s for their survival. Humans began settling the Earth outside of their cradle in Dihara around 90,000 years ago; since then, Humans have developed increasingly diverse {{wp|Society|societies}} and {{wp|culture}}s. Politically, the world is divided into a myriad of Human {{wp|polity|polities}}.
Within the first billion years of Earth's history, {{wp|Abiogenesis|life appeared in the oceans}} and began to affect the {{wp|Atmosphere of Earth|Earth's atmosphere}} and surface, leading to the proliferation of {{wp|anaerobic organism|anoxic organisms}}. Later, following the {{wp|Great Oxidation Event|Great Oxidation}} triggered by their metabolism, came the appearance of {{wp|aerobic organism|lifeforms capable of metabolizing oxygen}}. Some geological evidence indicates that life may have arisen as early as 4.1 billion years ago. Since then, the combination of Earth's distance from the Sun, physical properties and geological history have allowed life, including {{wp|Homo sapiens|Humanity}}, to {{wp|Evolution|evolve}} and thrive.


==Continents==
==Continents==


[[File:inwu_map_continents.png|thumb|upright=1.35|Map of the commonly recognized continents of Earth.]]
A '''continent''' is one of several very large {{wp|landmass|landmasses}}. {{wp|Geology|Geologically}}, the continents largely correspond to areas of {{wp|continental crust}} that are found on the {{wp|plate tectonics|continental plates}}, though this criteria is secondary to established {{wp|convention (norm)|convention}}. Six distinct landmasses are commonly regarded as continents. Ordered from largest in area to smallest, they are [[Veharia]], [[Tarsis]], [[Dyria]], [[Dihara]], [[Aurora (continent)|Aurora]], and [[Ibora]].
 
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
! style="width:15em;" class="unsortable" |  Map of the Continents
! style="width:1em;" class="unsortable" |
! style="width:10em;" | Name
! style="width:10em;" | Area
|-
| rowspan="9" | [[File:inwu map continents.png|400px]]
|-bgcolor="#FFFFFF"
|bgcolor="#459930"|
|align="center"|[[Veharia]]
| 62 985 181 km<sup>2</sup>
|-bgcolor="#FFFFFF"
|bgcolor="#FFCB00"|
|align="center"|[[Tarsis]]
| 53 357 578 km<sup>2</sup>
|-bgcolor="#FFFFFF"
|bgcolor="#B53880"|
|align="center"|[[Dyria]]
| 34 101 746 km<sup>2</sup>
|-bgcolor="#FFFFFF"
|bgcolor="#F42020"|
|align="center"|[[Dihara]]
| 19 124 716 km<sup>2</sup>
|-bgcolor="#FFFFFF"
|bgcolor="#2771B0"|
|align="center"|[[Aurora (continent)|Aurora]]
| 12 730 117 km<sup>2</sup>
|-bgcolor="#FFFFFF"
|bgcolor="#606060"|
|align="center"|[[Ibora]]
| 4 930 686 km<sup>2</sup>
|}
 
==Human geography==
 
Humans began settling the Earth outside of their cradle in Dihara around 90,000 years ago, beginning what is today known as the {{wp|Anthropocene|Age of Man}}. Since then, Humans have developed increasingly diverse {{wp|Society|societies}} and {{wp|culture}}s. Politically, the world is divided into a myriad of Human {{wp|polity|polities}}, which collectively claim the vast majority of the Earth's land. Though some of these entities have striven for {{wp|world domination}} in the past, none has ever held {{wp|sovereignty}} over the entire planet.
 
The [[World Concordat]] is a worldwide {{wp|intergovernmental organization}} that was created as a forum for the upholding of {{wp|international law}} and world peace. When the actions of a {{wp|country}} or {{wp|non-state actor}} cause consensual condemnation in its member states, it provides a mechanism for international intervention.


A '''continent''' is one of several very large {{wp|landmass|landmasses}}. {{wp|Geology|Geologically}}, the continents largely correspond to areas of {{wp|continental crust}} that are found on the {{wp|plate tectonics|continental plates}}, though this criteria is secondary to established {{wp|convention (norm)|convention}}. Up to number distinct landmasses are commonly regarded as continents. Ordered from largest in area to smallest, they are WIP
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Latest revision as of 00:01, 22 November 2019

Earth Astronomical symbol of Earth
Inwu map blank robinson.png
Map of the Earth
Designations
Themis (Elyrian)
AdjectivesEarthly, Themian
Orbital characteristics
~365.26 days
29.78 km/s
358.617°
Known satellites1 natural satellite: the Moon
Physical characteristics
Mean radius
6371 km
Equatorial radius
6378.1 km
Polar radius
6356.8 km
Circumference40,000 km
510 072 000 km²
Volume1.08321×1012 km³
Mass5.97237×10²⁴ kg
23h 56m 4.100s
~23.44°
Surface temp. min mean max
Centigrade −89.2°C 15.1°C 61.1°C

Earth, also known by the Elyrian astronomical name Themis, is the fourth planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object in the Ecumene known to harbor life. Radiometric dating places the Earth at over 4.5 billion years old. Earth orbits around the Sun in approximately 365.26 days, a period known as an Earth year. Moreover, Earth is orbited by the Moon, its only natural satellite. Earth's axis of rotation is tilted with respect to its orbital plane, producing seasons on Earth's surface that impact climate distinctly on Earth's northern and southern hemispheres. The gravitational interaction between Earth and the Moon causes tides, stabilizes Earth's orientation on its axis and gradually slows its rotation.

Within the first billion years of Earth's history, life appeared in the oceans and began to affect the Earth's atmosphere and surface, leading to the proliferation of anoxic organisms. Later, following the Great Oxidation triggered by their metabolism, came the appearance of lifeforms capable of metabolizing oxygen. Some geological evidence indicates that life may have arisen as early as 4.1 billion years ago. Since then, the combination of Earth's distance from the Sun, physical properties and geological history have allowed life, including Humanity, to evolve and thrive.

Continents

A continent is one of several very large landmasses. Geologically, the continents largely correspond to areas of continental crust that are found on the continental plates, though this criteria is secondary to established convention. Six distinct landmasses are commonly regarded as continents. Ordered from largest in area to smallest, they are Veharia, Tarsis, Dyria, Dihara, Aurora, and Ibora.

Map of the Continents Name Area
Inwu map continents.png
Veharia 62 985 181 km2
Tarsis 53 357 578 km2
Dyria 34 101 746 km2
Dihara 19 124 716 km2
Aurora 12 730 117 km2
Ibora 4 930 686 km2

Human geography

Humans began settling the Earth outside of their cradle in Dihara around 90,000 years ago, beginning what is today known as the Age of Man. Since then, Humans have developed increasingly diverse societies and cultures. Politically, the world is divided into a myriad of Human polities, which collectively claim the vast majority of the Earth's land. Though some of these entities have striven for world domination in the past, none has ever held sovereignty over the entire planet.

The World Concordat is a worldwide intergovernmental organization that was created as a forum for the upholding of international law and world peace. When the actions of a country or non-state actor cause consensual condemnation in its member states, it provides a mechanism for international intervention.



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