Suroikoia

Suroikoia

Population	c. 419 million
GDP (nominal)	$24,988,817,100,000
Demonym	Suroikoian
Countries	1 List of countries Carinansia
Languages	4 widely-spoken
Largest cities	São Lenoas, Carinansia Anáheiro, Carinansia Séoyan, Carinansia Garanza, Monteguerias La Enstel, Carinansia

Suroikoia is one of the primary continents on Tecia, distinguished by its diverse geography and rich history. Geographically, Suroikoia is bounded by several major water bodies. To the north lies the homogenous Noroikoia, while the expansive Ganacier Ocean stretches along its western periphery. The continent's southern and eastern edges are washed by the warm waters of the Nansano Ocean. In terms of distinct continental proximity, Alteria, another significant landmass of Tecia, is the nearest neighbour to Suroikoia, and it can be reached by crossing the Nansano ocean. This proximity has influenced historical trade, migration, and various interactions between the two continents over millennia, facilitating early migration to Oikoia, and the transit of millions from Alteria to the country throughout the colonial period.

Etymology

The name 'Suroikoia' means 'South Oikoia' in the Carinansian language, and has been adapted across languages to refer to southern Oikoia, as a short form name, which has become the predominant term for the continent since early talks of Suroikoian unification. The term 'Oikoia' is derived from 'Oikeya', meaning 'central hearth' in the Nomati language. The hearth has strong connotations with the concept of home in the Nomati culture, a translation with this context in mind would transcribe 'Oikeya' as the 'brotherland'.

Geography

Countries

The list below includes the countries falling even partially under any of the various common definitions of Suroikoia, geographic or political.

Country	Map	Head of State	Head of Government	Population	Capital	Largest city	Notes
Carinansia		Jeremías Escribano		419296148	Nojawa	São Lenoas

Largest cities

All of the region's largest cities are situated within Carinansia, the sole state comprising Suroikoia.

History

Hakisphere

The Hakisphere, also known as the Carinansian cultural sphere, South Oikoian cultural sphere, or the Arecár, encompasses multiple countries in South Oikoia that historically were heavily influenced by Carinansian culture, norms and traditions. According to the modern academic consensus, the Hakisphere comprises the entirety of Suroikoia. Other definitions may exclude Kostona and Maharlika, largely due the limited historical Carinansian influences compared to other nearby states.