Riovenia

The Unitary Republic of Riovenia La República Unitária de Riovenia
Flag Coat of arms
Motto:  "Qui las difficultades, lutem." "May the difficulties, struggle"
Anthem:  "Ô Riovenia, Lembre del dia glorioso" O Riovenia, remember the glorious day
Capital and largest city	Terroliva
Official languages	Riovenian
Ethnic groups	79% Riovenians 14% Zoygarians 7% Other
Demonym(s)	Riovenian
Government	Republic
• President	WIPPP
• Prime Minister	WIPP
Legislature	National Assembly
Independence from Zoygaria
• Declared	27 July 1910
• Constitution	29 July 1910
Area
• Total	88,499 km2 (34,170 sq mi) (TBA)
• Water (%)	1,21%
Population
• July 2023 estimate	28,869,785 (8th on the region)
• 2014 census	27,981,217
• Density	326/km2 (844.3/sq mi) (TBA)
Gini (2016)	29.9 low
HDI (2023)	0.902 very high
Currency	Riovenian Cobre (RVC)
Time zone	UTC-5
Driving side	right
Calling code	+123
Internet TLD	.rv

Riovenia, officially the Unitary Republic of Riovenia, is a country in southeast Nortua, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands in the Strait of Grelend. Riovenia is bordered by Zoygaria to the west, Coaitte to the north, Grelend to the east, and has maritime border with Vitosium to the south. It covers a territory of 88,499 square kilometers and is the 2nd southernmost country in Nortua. Terroliva is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cites include Bela Vid, Bataloni, and Monti Raiso. Riovenia's climate is typically characterized by a mediterranean climate, with a temperate climate on the west.

After decades of civil unrest, riots and vandalism, Riovenian independence from Zoygaria was declared in 27 July 1910, which was shared with Archravia. Riovenia agreed to be part of the Zoygarian commonwealth as part of the independence agreement and terms. Following the adoption of the first constitution two days after gaining independence, the first president, Júlio Agapov, was elected. Until the late 1940s, the riovenian economy was focused mainly on the export of agricultural goods, with the few industries being mainly construction centered. However this changed after the start of the World War in 1949, which helped industrialize the nation by the implementation of defense-based industry in the country's main cities. Riovenia was aligned with the League Forces during the World War. After the end of the World War, many of the industries built in the war were repurposed for multiple sectors, which led to a diversification of the economy and economy stability during the mid 1960s and the early 1970s. The economic industrialization not only strengthened the agricultural sector, which became known worldwide due to olive exportations, but also contributed to development of the automobile and appliance industry.

Riovenia is a unitary republic. The country has been member of the zoygarian imperial commonwealth since its foundation and joined the coalition of crown albatross in 1988. with a recurrent neutral view over foreign matters.

Etymology

Zoygarian cultural regions map of 1876.

The name Riovenia etymologically means either 'land of the river people ' or 'riverland', and is a modern form of the term "Rivusvĕnŭ", being the combination of both the words Rivus, which means river in latin, and the word vĕnŭ, which means people in former local slav languages. The term "Rivusvĕnŭ" was commonly attributed to the area east of the Quebrazuby Highlands in a unofficial yet popular manner. The use of the term decayed in use after the regionalization of the Zoygarian territory in 1876, by which the modern name of "Riovenia" was officially set to the new region. The term was retained post-independence not only because of the significant rivers within the country but also owing to its widespread familiarity and its origin from the local population.

History

Prehistory

Archeological research indicates what is now Riovenia was populated by hominids 1.2 million years ago.

Modern humans first arrived in Riovenia from the southwest on foot about 60,000 to 70,000 years ago. This time period left remarkable historical data such as the paitings in the Santa-Teresa cave of Campus Glaciyus in southeastern Riovenia, which were created from 53,000 to 31,000 BCE by early modern humans. It is widely believed a possible struggle from the early humans to cross the highlands, as evidenced by fall related injuries on some human remains, and possible drowning on others.

Geography

Located in Eastern Nortua, Riovenia occupies the second southeasternmost landmass in the continent, making it the southernmost country in East Nortua. It is situated at the entrance of the Strait of Grelend, which connects the Olympic Ocean to the Kuskok Sea, Riovenia shares borders with these two bodies of water in the west and south, respectively. Its land borders consist of Grelend in the east, Coaitte in the north and Zoygaria along the entire western border, making it Riovenia's longest border with another country. Riovenian territory covers 88,499 square quilometers(34,170 sq mi), making it the second largest among members of the Zoygarian Commonwealth.

The country has a single archipelago called Ostrovos Vertes, located in the Kuskok Sea, which consists of 4 main islands and surrounding islets. The biggest island in Ostrovos Vertes is Pontalia, where the capital Terroliva is housed at. With the other major islands being Ribía, Janico and Porto Areia. Notable rivers in continental Riovenia include the Rio Paramainan in the Zoygarian border, the Raiz River which has the biggest delta on the country, the Ribi-Esladequé river, which is connected to the Raiz river, and the Serpente river, located at Pontalia.

Riovenia features an average elevation of 236 meters (774 feet) above sea level, though its terrain is unevenly distributed. The country exhibits an upward slope towards the north, resulting in the northernmost regions reaching heights of approximately 510 meters (1,673 feet), while the south-central areas maintain a lower average elevation of about 140 meters (459 feet). Riovenia is primarily composed of rolling plains, interspersed with naturally forested zones. The exception to this landscape is the mountainous areas located in the western extremity of the country, characterized by the Quebrazuby Highlands, which hold the highest natural point, Pico del Esmolu, reaching an elevation of 2,764 meters (9,068 feet). The only other highland in the country is the much smaller Camerón mountain range, situated in the southeast of Pontalia Island.

Climate

Riovenia is mainly chracterized by a Mediterranean climate in most of the territory, with continental temperate climate on the highlands and elevated areas up north. Due to its latitude and reasonable altitude, Riovenia is one of the warmest countries in Nortua: The average temperatures varies from 7-10 °C in the mountainous areas to 18-21 °C nearby the coast and overall territory.