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'''Kalua''' is a [[Territories of Meridon|territory]] of [[Meridon]], solely consisting of Kalua Island. It is bordered to the north by [[Smith Island Territory|Smith Island]], to the east by the [[Eastern Islands Territory]], to the south by [[Taikorea Territory|Taikorea]] and [[Silvers Island Territory|Silvers Island]] territories, and to the west by [[Redbird Territory]]. Kalua's capital and largest city is is [[Makohine]], with [[Kaharoa]] being another notable city on the island.
'''Kalua''' is a [[Territories of Meridon|territory]] of [[Meridon]], solely consisting of Kalua Island. It is bordered to the north by [[Smith Island Territory|Smith Island]], to the east by the [[Eastern Islands Territory]], to the south by [[Taikorea Territory|Taikorea]] and [[Silvers Island Territory|Silvers Island]] territories, and to the west by [[Redbird Territory]]. Kalua's capital and largest city is is [[Makohine]], with [[Kaharoa]] being another notable city on the island.


Kalua has had transient inhabitation for nearly 5,000 years with native Tangaran populations and was inhabited in the mid 1600s by European groups arriving from Alexandria when it was integrated into Meridon proper. For most of Kalua's history, it has been a primarily agricultural state, which remains so to this day- over 60% of the island's production comes from forestry and agriculture. Recent inroads made by tourism and investments into industry have seen some shift in the regional economy in recent decades. Kalua has a rich Hispanic and Portugese influence laced into its culture,


 
Kalua is home to the endemic [[Kaluan Spicewood]], a rare wood coveted for perfumes as well as ornamental uses. Its culture has vibrant Portugese and Hispanic influences, owing from large amounts of these ethnicities choosing to settle the island.  
 
Helena has been inhabited for over 5,000 years, with evidence of [[Tangaran people|Tangaran]] transience in the area existing since at least this time. Helena Island is unique in that it was settled peaceably prior to the [[Second Colonial War]] by [[Maximiano Barreto]]. He named the island after his youngest daughter, [[Helena Barreto|Helena]], who would later help to cultivate amicable relations with the native tribes. Helena, as a unified island, was briefly the single most powerful political entity in Meridon prior to the [[First Union of Meridon| First Union]]. With strong Tangaran prevalence in local politics, Helena became a bastion of environmental preservation and did not heavily industrialize as many other colonies did. Helena cultivated a strong and diverse economy from its early days, although agriculture and commercial fishing remain bastions of its income.
 
Helena is known for its well-preserved natural beauty and vibrant hospitality districts, which has outpaced the agricultural sector to become Helena's largest industry in the 21st century. Helena also has the largest population of Tangaran people per capita in Meridon, both living on tribal lands and integrated with society. Tangaran culture is extremely prevalent in Helenan society, and influences developed here such as cocoa drinking and festivals such as the [[Rōpūrangi Festival]] have become nationally integrated. Helena is home to the most [[Interior Department (Meridon)| Interior Department]] recognized Natural Heritage Sites of any territory in Meridon. Helena produces a large amount of foodstuffs, including rice, wheat, sugarcane, dairy products, livestock, and other such products.




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Latest revision as of 13:11, 4 February 2023

Kalua Territory
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Kalua Territory
CountryMeridon
CapitalMakohine
Largest cityMakohine
TerritoryJuly 3, 1640
Government
 • GovernorMartin Baxter (TBD)
Population
 • TotalTBD

Kalua is a territory of Meridon, solely consisting of Kalua Island. It is bordered to the north by Smith Island, to the east by the Eastern Islands Territory, to the south by Taikorea and Silvers Island territories, and to the west by Redbird Territory. Kalua's capital and largest city is is Makohine, with Kaharoa being another notable city on the island.

Kalua has had transient inhabitation for nearly 5,000 years with native Tangaran populations and was inhabited in the mid 1600s by European groups arriving from Alexandria when it was integrated into Meridon proper. For most of Kalua's history, it has been a primarily agricultural state, which remains so to this day- over 60% of the island's production comes from forestry and agriculture. Recent inroads made by tourism and investments into industry have seen some shift in the regional economy in recent decades. Kalua has a rich Hispanic and Portugese influence laced into its culture,

Kalua is home to the endemic Kaluan Spicewood, a rare wood coveted for perfumes as well as ornamental uses. Its culture has vibrant Portugese and Hispanic influences, owing from large amounts of these ethnicities choosing to settle the island.


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