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Esonice ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 光国, ''Esonya or less commonly Kügoku''), officially in [[Anglish language|Anglish]] the Serene Kingdom of Esonice is an {{wp|island country|island country}} located in the north of the [[Esonian archipelago|Shield Islands]] in West [[Alharu|Alharu]] and [[Aurelia|Aurelia]], bordering the [[Eurth#oceans|Oriental Ocean]] and [[Eurth#oceans|Tiauhai Sea]] to the west and the [[Eurth#oceans|Lotus]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Chidama]] seas to the east. Made up of various islands, Esonice covers a size approximately of 354,835km2 with a population density of less than 100 people per square kilometre. The main island making up the majority of Esonice’s landmass is the island of [[Geography of Esonice|Shïchō]], known for its {{wp|heart symbol|heart shape}} appearance, the two other major islands being the much smaller islands of [[Geography of Esonice|Ajima]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Hakaoshima]]. Politically, Esonice is made up of eight federal provinces called ''ryebo-jō'' ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 連邦州) which are based on the [[Geography of Esonice|eight historic regions]] of [[Geography of Esonice|Hirumi]], [[Geography of Esonice|---]], [[Geography of Esonice|---]], [[Geography of Esonice|---]], [[Geography of Esonice|---]], [[Geography of Esonice|---]], [[Geography of Esonice|---]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Kinkai]] which holds the national capital. Despite being an island nation, Esonice shares immediate borders with numerous states due to the history of colonisation in Esonice. The country borders the territories of [[Sademi and Mihura|Sademi]] and [[Sademi and Mihura|Mihura]] administered by the [[Florentia|Confederate States of Florentia]] which are frequently disputed by Esonice, the self-governing territories of [[Yedo|Yedo]] under the [[Garindina|United Federation of Garindina]] and [[Maimi|Maimi]] under the [[Seylos|Kingdom of Seylos]]. Esonice also borders the citystate of [[Motoharu-chū|Motoharu]], formally a colonial possession of Seylos and former county within --- province. It’s closest {{wp|Maritime boundary|maritime neighbours}} are the [[Giokto|state of Giokto]], [[Andalla|the Commonwealth of Andalla]] and the mainland of [[Florentia]]. [[Maimedo|Maimedo]] is the nation’s capital, it's also the most populous city with the city Marusonya taking second place.
Esonice ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 光国, ''Esonya or less commonly Kügoku''), officially in [[Anglish language|Anglish]] the Serene Kingdom of Esonice is an {{wp|island country|island country}} located in the north of the [[Esonian archipelago|Shield Islands]] in West [[Alharu|Alharu]] and [[Aurelia|Aurelia]], bordering the [[Eurth#oceans|Oriental Ocean]] and [[Eurth#oceans|Tiauhai Sea]] to the west and the [[Eurth#oceans|Lotus]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Chidama]] seas to the east. Made up of various islands, Esonice covers a size approximately of 354,835km2 with a population density of less than 100 people per square kilometre. The main island making up the majority of Esonice’s landmass is the island of [[Geography of Esonice|Shimdō]], known for its {{wp|heart symbol|heart shape}} appearance, the two other major islands being the much smaller islands of [[Geography of Esonice|Ajima]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Hakaoshima]]. Politically, Esonice is made up of eight federal provinces called ''ryebojō'' ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 連邦州) and one metropolis called ''to'' ([[Esonian language|Esonian]]: 都) which is [[Maimedo|Maimedo]], the {{wp|Capital city|nation's capital}}. The federal provinces are based on the [[Geography of Esonice|eight historic regions]] of [[Geography of Esonice|Kunho]], [[Geography of Esonice|Hokai]], [[Geography of Esonice|Kyutsū]], [[Geography of Esonice|Hyakai]], [[Geography of Esonice|Näzan]], [[Geography of Esonice|Syosai]], [[Geography of Esonice|Byasai]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Senzan]]. Despite being an island nation, Esonice shares immediate borders with numerous states due to the history of colonisation in Esonice. The country borders the territories of [[Sademi and Mihura|Sademi]] and [[Sademi and Mihura|Mihura]] administered by the [[Florentia|Confederate States of Florentia]] which are frequently disputed by Esonice, the self-governing territories of [[Yedo|Yedo]] under the [[Garindina|United Federation of Garindina]] and [[Maimi|Maimi]] under the [[Seylos|Kingdom of Seylos]]. Esonice also borders the citystate of [[Motoharu-chū|Motoharu-chū]], formally a colonial possession of Seylos and former county within Kyutsū province. It’s closest {{wp|Maritime boundary|maritime neighbours}} are the [[Giokto|state of Giokto]], [[Andalla|the Commonwealth of Andalla]] and the mainland of [[Florentia]]. [[Maimedo|Maimedo]] while also being the nation's capital is also the most populous city with the city Marusonya taking second place.


Esonice is classified as a {{wp|developed country|high income developed nation}}, home to a population of 34,708,538 inhabitants. Following after its [[History of Esonice|turbulent years during the 19th and early 20th centuries]], Esonice saw the creation of a strong and stable {{wp|Federalism|federal}} {{wp|Parlimentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|liberal democracy|democracy}} and preservation of the [[Monarchy of Esonice|Serene Monarchy]] through {{wp|constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy}} under the suprevision of [[Iverica]], [[Gaellicia]] and [[Seylos]] during the [[Esonice#Interim state of Esonice|interim government]], also enjoying a period of [[History of Esonice#Esonian economic miracle|tremendous economic growth]] which lasted from the 1960s to the 1990s after regaining full sovereignty. Today Esonian enjoy a {{wp|standards of living|high standard of living}}, alongside a {{wp|universal healthcare|free universal healthcare system}}, high standards of {{wp|education|education}}, and {{wp|economic freedom|economic freedom}}. Esonice has a vibrant [[Culture of Esonice|cultural heritage]], spanning from Esonice's [[Culture of Esonice#visual arts|artistic scene]], it's [[Culture of Esonice#cuisine|culinary prowess]], [[Culture of Esonice#literature|literature]], [[Culture of Esonice#mythology|mythology]], [[Culture of Esonice#music|music]] such as [[Esonian popular culture#E-pop|E-pop]] and [[Culture of Esonice#media|popular culture]], spanning from Esonice's strong animation scene known [[Esonian popular culture#katsuha|katsuha]], [[Esonian popular culture#manha|Esonian manga]] and [[Esonian popular culture#video games|video games]].
Esonice is classified as a {{wp|developed country|high income developed nation}}, home to a population of 34,708,538 inhabitants. Following after its [[History of Esonice|turbulent years during the 19th and early 20th centuries]], Esonice saw the creation of a strong and stable {{wp|Federalism|federal}} {{wp|Parlimentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|liberal democracy|democracy}} and preservation of the [[Monarchy of Esonice|Serene Monarchy]] through {{wp|constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchy}} under the suprevision of [[Iverica]], [[Gaellicia]] and [[Seylos]] during the [[Esonice#Interim state of Esonice|interim government]], also enjoying a period of [[History of Esonice#Esonian economic miracle|tremendous economic growth]] which lasted from the 1960s to the 1990s after regaining full sovereignty. Today Esonian enjoy a {{wp|standards of living|high standard of living}}, alongside a {{wp|universal healthcare|free universal healthcare system}}, high standards of {{wp|education|education}}, and {{wp|economic freedom|economic freedom}}. Esonice has a vibrant [[Culture of Esonice|cultural heritage]], spanning from Esonice's [[Culture of Esonice#visual arts|artistic scene]], it's [[Culture of Esonice#cuisine|culinary prowess]], [[Culture of Esonice#literature|literature]], [[Culture of Esonice#mythology|mythology]], [[Culture of Esonice#music|music]] such as [[Esonian popular culture#E-pop|E-pop]] and [[Culture of Esonice#media|popular culture]], spanning from Esonice's strong animation scene known [[Esonian popular culture#katsuha|katsuha]], [[Esonian popular culture#manha|Esonian manga]] and [[Esonian popular culture#video games|video games]].
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| caption1 = Shirohama beach in [[Geography of Esonice|Echō]], a popular tourist resort location. Representative of many typical beaches in Esonice.  
| caption1 = Shirohama beach in [[Geography of Esonice|Kyutsū]], a popular tourist resort location. Representative of many typical beaches in Esonice.  
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| caption2 = Part of the central Shinchō mountains between [[Geography of Esonice|Sankai]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Hirumi]], typical of many mountainous landscapes in Esonice
| caption2 = Part of the central Shimdō mountains between [[Geography of Esonice|Senzan]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Hokai]], typical of many mountainous landscapes in Esonice
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File:Akita mt chokai.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Hakamora volcano]] in the Hakamora nature reserve in [[Geography of Esonice|Konchō]]. The volcano is located in the Hakamora {{wp|caldera|caldera}}, the largest of it's kind and is the largest volcano in the country.
File:Akita mt chokai.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Hakamora volcano]] in the Hakamora nature reserve in [[Geography of Esonice|Byasai]]. The volcano is located in the Hakamora {{wp|caldera|caldera}}, the largest of it's kind and is the largest volcano in the country.
File:琵琶湖 マキノ町中庄 Lake Biwa - panoramio.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice#Lakes|Lake Gamari]] is Esonice's largest lake and largest fresh water lake located in [[Geography of Esonice|Kinkai]]. It's considered sacred waters in [[Culture of Esonice|Shinshi mythology]]
File:琵琶湖 マキノ町中庄 Lake Biwa - panoramio.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice#Lakes|Lake Gamari]] is Esonice's largest lake and largest fresh water lake located in [[Geography of Esonice|Kunho]]. It's considered sacred waters in [[Culture of Esonice|Shinshi mythology]]
File:Huangguoshu Waterfall in October 2020, Picture111.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Nujimoto falls]] is a known tourist hotspot in [[Geography of Esonice|Hirumi]], popular due to the various local legends surrounding it and the cave behind the waterfall.
File:Huangguoshu Waterfall in October 2020, Picture111.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Nujimoto falls]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Hokai]], known for the various local legends surrounding it and the cave behind the waterfall.
File:Bangioc9tam.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Vakagawa falls]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Jubara]] surrounded by {{wp|karst}} hills, it's the widest waterfall in the country. In local folklore it was believed that drinking water from the waterfall at certain times of the year could help you maintain youth.
File:Bangioc9tam.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Vakagawa falls]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Hyakai]] surrounded by {{wp|karst}} hills, it's the widest waterfall in the Esonice. In local folklore it was believed that drinking water from the waterfall at certain times of the year could help you maintain youth.
File:Yushan(jade mountain) with sun set.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Mount Tomitomo]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Sankai]] province is tallest mountain in Esonice. It's one of the few places on Shinchō that has occassional snow.
File:Yushan(jade mountain) with sun set.jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Mount Tomitomo]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Senzan]] province is tallest mountain in Esonice. It's one of the few places on Shimdō that has occassional snow.
File:Qingshui Cliff 清水斷崖 - panoramio (3).jpg|200x|thumb|The steep [[Geography of Esonice|Chugai cliffs]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Echō]] province. Considered to be one of the most picturesque locations in Esonice.
File:Qingshui Cliff 清水斷崖 - panoramio (3).jpg|200x|thumb|The steep [[Geography of Esonice|Chugai cliffs]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Kyutsū]] province.
File:Dixam canyon (6407166887).jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Dragon's Canyon]] in western [[Geography of Esonice|Hishichō]] province, named after the many {{wp|Dracaena cinnabari|dragon blood trees}} that grow there.
File:Dixam canyon (6407166887).jpg|200x|thumb|[[Geography of Esonice|Dragon's Canyon]] in western [[Geography of Esonice|Syosai]] province, named after the many {{wp|Dracaena cinnabari|dragon blood trees}} that grow there.
File:White sands national monument dune.jpg|200x|thumb|[[geography of Esonice|Hirosei Sand Dunes]] in western is a small secluded desert in [[Geography of Esonice|Hishichō]] province, it's Esonice's only desert and the driest location in the country.
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| caption1 = {{wp|Sun bear|Sun bears}} are in many forested areas of Esonice, they're known as coconut bears in Esonian and pronounced as Mokoguma or Mokogenbo (椰熊) depending on region and dialect.  
| caption1 = {{wp|Sun bear|Sun bears}} are in many forested areas of Esonice, in Esonian they're known as Mokoguma (椰熊), in Anglish literally translating into "coconut bear".  
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| caption2 = {{wp|Red panda|Red pandas}} known as Hakao (狖) or Hakaneko in Esonice can be found in many mountainous and hilly areas across Esonice
| caption2 = {{wp|Red panda|Red pandas}} known as Hakao (狖) in Esonice can be found in many mountainous and hilly areas across Esonice
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File:Hibiscus rosa-sinensis yellow, Oahu, Hawaii, USA.jpg|200px|thumb|The {{wp|Hawaiian hibiscus|Yellow hibiscus}} is the national flower of Esonice, it represents good fortune, joy, stability and longevity
File:Hibiscus rosa-sinensis yellow, Oahu, Hawaii, USA.jpg|200px|thumb|The {{wp|Hawaiian hibiscus|yellow hibiscus}} is the national flower of Esonice, it represents good fortune, joy, stability and longevity
File:Flickr - brewbooks - Dracaena draco (3).jpg|200px|thumb|The {{wp|Dracaena cinnabari|dragon blood tree}} is found in the arid regions of [[Geography of Esonice|Honchō]], the tree has many traditional and modern uses in medicine, makeup, dyes and rituals. The tree was sought after throughout history.
File:Flickr - brewbooks - Dracaena draco (3).jpg|200px|thumb|The {{wp|Dracaena cinnabari|dragon blood tree}} is found in the arid regions of [[Geography of Esonice|Honchō]], the tree has many traditional and modern uses in medicine, makeup, dyes and rituals. The colour Esonian red, also known as Dragon's blood originates from the tree.
File:Chelonia mydas near Naha in Japan.jpg|200px|thumb|Many {{wp|coral reef|coral reefs}} can be found on the coasts of [[Geography of Esonice|Nanchō]], [[Geography of Esonice|Echō]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Hirumi]], some smaller pockets can also be found in [[Geography of Esonice|Kinkai]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Jubara]]
File:Chelonia mydas near Naha in Japan.jpg|200px|thumb|Many {{wp|coral reef|coral reefs}} can be found on the coasts of Esonice.
File:Nomascus leucogenys at the Denver Zoo-2012-08-24-IMG 0100.jpg|200px|thumb|The {{wp|Northern white-cheeked gibbon|Esonian white-cheeked gibbon}} inhabts many subtropical evergreen forests of Esonice. It's known as the Maruwū monkey (丸頬) in Esonice, meaning "round cheeked"
File:Nomascus leucogenys at the Denver Zoo-2012-08-24-IMG 0100.jpg|200px|thumb|The {{wp|Northern white-cheeked gibbon|Esonian white-cheeked gibbon}} inhabts many subtropical evergreen forests of Esonice. It's known as the Marubō monkey (丸頬) in Esonice, meaning "round cheeked".
File:Lesser-flamingos.jpg|200px|thumb|The {{wp|Lesser flamingo|Lesser flamingo}} can be found in parts of [[Geography of Esonice|Honchō]] and northern [[Geography of Esonice|Kinchō]] around {{wp|soda lake|alkaline lakes}}
File:Lemuridae Lemur catta 4.jpg|200px|thumb|Various species of {{wp|lemur|lemur}} can be found all throughout Esonice, lemurs in Esonian are called kitsunyagō (狐猿) literally translating into Anglish as "fox monkey".
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| caption1 = 16th century Miyoto castle located on a hill in the historic castle town centre of Miyoto, the provincial capital city of Jubara province
| caption1 = 16th century Miyoto castle located on a hill in the historic castle town centre of Miyoto, the provincial capital city of Hyakai province
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| caption2 = Main road of the historic village of Ūgasai in western Sankai province known for its hotsprings and local teashops
| caption2 = Main road of the historic village of Ūgasai in eastern Senzan province known for its hotsprings and local teashops
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Since the 1980s {{wp|tourism|tourism}} has slowly become a significant sector within the [[Esonice#Economy|Esonian economy]], with further support from the government advertising Esonice to the international community through tourism campaigns starting in the 1990s. Popularisation of [[culture of Esonice|Esonian culture]] through products and media also had a very significant impact in attracting both foreign tourists and investment, and also helping Esonice's rapidly growing {{Wp|tertiary sector of the economy|service sector}}.  
Since the 1980s {{wp|tourism|tourism}} has slowly become a significant sector within the [[Esonice#Economy|Esonian economy]], with further support from the government advertising Esonice to the international community through tourism campaigns starting in the 1990s. Popularisation of [[culture of Esonice|Esonian culture]] through products and media also had a very significant impact in attracting both foreign tourists and investment, and also helping Esonice's rapidly growing {{Wp|tertiary sector of the economy|service sector}}.  


Types of tourism varies, but the most popular form of tourism in Esonice is {{Wp|cultural tourism|cultural tourism}} with there being a noticeable increase of international arrivals to Esonice during [[Esonice#festivals and holidays|national holidays]], events and [[Esonice#festivals and holidays|festivals]]. The most visited city is [[Maimedo|Maimedo]], the nation’s capital and well known for its big and very competitive street food scene. The Orange Palace, royal residence of the [[Monarchy of Esonice|serene monarchy]] in the city, sees the most visits from tourists than any other historic landmark in Esonice with the palace being open to the public for most of the year. The other popular cities after Maimedo are [[Marusonya|Marusonya]], [[Sushu|Sushu]] [[Sadeki|Sadeki]] and [[Kado|Kado]]. Marusonya and Sadeki being popular cities for sightseeing of their historical monuments, museums, art galleries and historic old towns. While Kado and Sushu being popular for shopping, variety of recreational activities and their strong youth cultures. Sushu is known as a popular sports destination due to its annually held {{wp|surfing|surfing competitions}}. Despite being restricted area due to [[Sademi and Mihura#Sovereignty dispute|ongoing tensions between Esonice and Florentia]] over the disputed territories of [[Sademi and Mihura|Sademi and Mihura]], the walls separating Sademi and Mihura from the rest of Esonice has become a relative point of interest for more {{wp|war tourism|risky tourists}} because of the art done by local artists through the decades and its history.
Types of tourism varies, but the most popular form of tourism in Esonice is {{Wp|cultural tourism|cultural tourism}} with there being a noticeable increase of international arrivals to Esonice during [[Esonice#festivals and holidays|national holidays]], events and [[Esonice#festivals and holidays|festivals]]. The most visited city is [[Maimedo|Maimedo]], the nation’s capital and well known for its big and very competitive street food scene. The Orange Palace, royal residence of the [[Monarchy of Esonice|Serene Monarchy]] in the city, sees the most visits from tourists than any other historic landmark in Esonice with the palace being open to the public for most of the year. The other popular cities after Maimedo are [[Marusonya|Marusonya]], [[Sushu|Sushu]] [[Sadeki|Sadeki]] and [[Kado|Kado]]. Marusonya and Sadeki being popular cities for sightseeing of their historical monuments, museums, art galleries and historic old towns. While Kado and Sushu being popular for shopping, variety of recreational activities and their strong youth cultures. Sushu is known as a popular sports destination due to its annually held {{wp|surfing|surfing competitions}}. Despite being restricted area due to [[Sademi and Mihura#Sovereignty dispute|ongoing tensions between Esonice and Florentia]] over the disputed territories of [[Sademi and Mihura|Sademi and Mihura]], the walls separating Sademi and Mihura from the rest of Esonice has become a relative point of interest for more {{wp|war tourism|risky tourists}} because of the art done by local artists through the decades and its history.


Due to Esonice’s environmental diversity and close state protection and preservation of natural areas, {{wp|ecotourism|ecotourism}} and {{wp|wildlife tourism|wildlife tourism}} have also become popular forms of tourism to the nation. International arrivals partake in outdoor activities such as {{wp|hiking|hiking}} and {{wp|climbing|climbing}} in the [[Geography of Esonice|Central Shinchō Mountains]], visiting natural landmarks such as [[Geography of Esonice|Dragon’s Canyon]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Nujimoto falls]], cruising such as {{wp|river cruise|river cruising}}, {{wp|sailing|sailing}} and observing local wildlife. {{wp|Agritourism|Agritourism}} has also seen an increase in popularity in the past decades.
Due to Esonice’s environmental diversity and close state protection and preservation of natural areas, {{wp|ecotourism|ecotourism}} and {{wp|wildlife tourism|wildlife tourism}} have also become popular forms of tourism to the nation. International arrivals partake in outdoor activities such as {{wp|hiking|hiking}} and {{wp|climbing|climbing}} in the [[Geography of Esonice|Central Shimdō Mountains]], visiting natural landmarks such as [[Geography of Esonice|Dragon’s Canyon]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Nujimoto falls]], cruising such as {{wp|river cruise|river cruising}}, {{wp|sailing|sailing}} and observing local wildlife. {{wp|Agritourism|Agritourism}} has also seen an increase in popularity in the past decades.


Seeing an opportunity to help struggling rural communities, The government has used tourism as an answer to many small towns and villages in the countryside endangered to {{Wp|Rural flight|abandoment due to younger inhabitants leaving to larger more economically developed cities}}. Wanting to encourage young people to stay and improve local economies, the government started a program funding rural communities and helping advertise them as tourist destinations. Since 2004 this has led to a revival of many towns, most notable examples being the historic villages of [[Geography of Esonice|Hatani]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Honchō]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Ūgasai]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Sankai]] where considerable growth in quality of life and wealth was observed including the villages quickly growing local service sectors which further led into development of their respective communities including building of schools and clinics. Many young people moved back in now that there were plentiful jobs, including new families which saved Hatani and Ūgasai from near total abandonment before the 2000s. This formula has also been applied to already abandoned villages. [[Geography of Esonice|Miji]], a once bustling hilltop village in Sankai and depicted by Iverican {{wp|impressionism|impressionist}} artist [[Iverica|Solomon Simeon]] in the 1880s was left completely abandoned by its inhabitants after the death of its last resident in 1982. However in 2009, the Sankai provencial government with the help of the descendants of Miji families promised to revive the village as part of its revival agenda. Miji has seen massive success with the now revived village becoming a popular hiking and art destination. The revival program hasn't however gone without criticism. Critics of the program including some locals have claimed that this has led to the {{wp|gentrification|gentrification}} of the Esonian countryside with rural communities both losing their charm and identities. Allegations have also been ledged against the Esonian government of intending to purge local differences in national and cultural centralisation agendas.
Seeing an opportunity to help struggling rural communities, The government has used tourism as an answer to many small towns and villages in the countryside endangered to {{Wp|Rural flight|abandoment due to younger inhabitants leaving to larger more economically developed cities}}. Wanting to encourage young people to stay and improve local economies, the government started a program funding rural communities and helping advertise them as tourist destinations. Since 2004 this has led to a revival of many towns, most notable examples being the historic villages of [[Geography of Esonice|Hatani]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Syosai]] and [[Geography of Esonice|Ūgasai]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Senzan]] where considerable growth in quality of life and wealth was observed including the villages quickly growing local service sectors which further led into development of their respective communities including building of schools and clinics. Many young people moved back in now that there were plentiful jobs, including new families which saved Hatani and Ūgasai from near total abandonment before the 2000s. This formula has also been applied to already abandoned villages. [[Geography of Esonice|Miji]], a once bustling hilltop village in Senzan and depicted by Iverican {{wp|impressionism|impressionist}} artist [[Iverica|Solomon Simeon]] in the 1880s was left completely abandoned by its inhabitants after the death of its last resident in 1982. However in 2009, the Sankai provencial government with the help of the descendants of Miji families promised to revive the village as part of its revival agenda. Miji has seen massive success with the now revived village becoming a popular hiking and art destination. The revival program hasn't however gone without criticism. Critics of the program including some locals have claimed that this has led to the {{wp|gentrification|gentrification}} of the Esonian countryside with rural communities both losing their charm and identities. Allegations have also been ledged against the Esonian government of intending to purge local differences in national and cultural centralisation agendas.


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===Agriculture and fishery===
===Agriculture and fishery===
[[File:Green hill and rice sheaves scattered in a paddy field during the monsoon in Vang Vieng Laos.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Rice paddy field in northeastern Jubara province. Rice has been a backbone of Esonian cuisine for centuries.]]
[[File:Green hill and rice sheaves scattered in a paddy field during the monsoon in Vang Vieng Laos.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Rice paddy field in northeastern Hyakai province. Rice has been a backbone of Esonian cuisine for centuries.]]
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===Mining===
===Mining===
[[File:Spinel-140545.jpg|200px|thumb|Ingrown cluster of {{wp|spinel|spinel}} crystals from a mine in Honchō province]]
[[File:Spinel-140545.jpg|200px|thumb|Ingrown cluster of {{wp|spinel|spinel}} crystals from a mine in Syosai province]]


Esonice has a thousands of years long and rich history of {{wp|mining|mining}}, going as far back as the 13th century BC. It historically has been one of the major sources of wealth for Esonice, in particular {{wp|gemstone|gem}} mining because of the abundance of precious and semi-precious stones - including large deposits of {{wp|gold|gold}} and {{wp|silver|silver}} thanks to the [[Esonian archipelago|archipelago’s]] extensive {{wp|volcano|volcanic}} history. Once a major sector within Esonian helping fund the country’s {{wp|Industrialisation|Industrialisation}} efforts in the early to mid 20th century, mining today has become a much smaller operation within the economy. A shadow of its former self threatened by growing pressures from {{wp|environmentalism|environmental}} and government groups. Despite that mining continues to play a role in Esonice, especially in the international gem market.
Esonice has a thousands of years long and rich history of {{wp|mining|mining}}, going as far back as the 13th century BC. It historically has been one of the major sources of wealth for Esonice, in particular {{wp|gemstone|gem}} mining because of the abundance of precious and semi-precious stones - including large deposits of {{wp|gold|gold}} and {{wp|silver|silver}} thanks to the [[Esonian archipelago|archipelago’s]] extensive {{wp|volcano|volcanic}} history. Once a major sector within Esonian helping fund the country’s {{wp|Industrialisation|Industrialisation}} efforts in the early to mid 20th century, mining today has become a much smaller operation within the economy. A shadow of its former self threatened by growing pressures from {{wp|environmentalism|environmental}} and government groups. Despite that mining continues to play a role in Esonice, especially in the international gem market.
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Various {{wp|mineral|mineral}} deposits can be found all over Esonice including {{wp|zinc|zinc}}, {{wp|iron|iron}}, {{wp|marble|marble}}, {{wp|kaolin|kaolin}}, {{wp|silica|silica}}, {{wp|nickel|nickel}}, {{wp|graphite|graphite}}, {{wp|copper|copper}}, {{wp|ilmenite|ilmenite}}, {{wp|cobalt|cobalt}}, {{wp|sulfur|sulfur}}, {{wp|lead|lead}} and small deposits of {{wp|bauxite|bauxite}} and {{wp|coal|coal}}. Gold and silver can still be found in large quantities in western Esonice after nearly all gold and silver mines in the east became depleted after centuries of continuous extraction.
Various {{wp|mineral|mineral}} deposits can be found all over Esonice including {{wp|zinc|zinc}}, {{wp|iron|iron}}, {{wp|marble|marble}}, {{wp|kaolin|kaolin}}, {{wp|silica|silica}}, {{wp|nickel|nickel}}, {{wp|graphite|graphite}}, {{wp|copper|copper}}, {{wp|ilmenite|ilmenite}}, {{wp|cobalt|cobalt}}, {{wp|sulfur|sulfur}}, {{wp|lead|lead}} and small deposits of {{wp|bauxite|bauxite}} and {{wp|coal|coal}}. Gold and silver can still be found in large quantities in western Esonice after nearly all gold and silver mines in the east became depleted after centuries of continuous extraction.


Extensive focus is still given to the mining of gems because of Esonice’s plentiful deposits. Often being nicknamed the ''"Gem Isle"'' or the ''"Crystal Islands"'' because of its large deposits of valuable stones, Esonice continues to live up to its nickname with there being 35 varieties currently known, western Esonice being the most diverse and containing some of the most valuable stones in the Esonian archipelago. {{wp|topaz|Topaz}}, {{wp|spinel|spinel}}, {{wp|tiger eye|tiger eye}}, {{wp|garnet|garnet}}, {{wp|jasper|jasper}}, {{wp|opal|opal}}, {{wp|morganite|morganite}}, {{wp|tourmaline|tourmaline}}, {{wp|carnelian|carnelian}}, {{wp|diamond|diamond}}, {{wp|onyx|onyx}}, {{wp|sardonyx|sardonyx}}, {{wp|aquamarine|aquamarine}}, {{wp|moonstone|moonstone}}, {{wp|chrysoberyl|chrysoberyl}}, {{wp|cordierite|cordierite}} can all be primarily found in the western provinces of Esonice. Rare {{wp|Vein (geology)|vein deposits}} of {{wp|red beryl|red beryl}} being found in [[geography of Esonice|Honchō province]], including {{wp|grandidierite|grandidierite}} found in both Honchō and [[geography of Esonice|Kinchō provinces]]. {{wp|painite|Painite}} has also been discovered in [[geography of Esonice|Sankai province]]. Meanwhile in the eastern provinces deposits of {{wp|olivine|olivine}}, {{wp|kornerupine|kornerupine}}, {{wp|amethyst|amethyst}}, {{wp|citrine|citrine}}, {{wp|lapis lazuli|lapis lazuli}} and {{wp|jadeite|jadeite}} can be found. Stones that can be found all throughout Esonice are {{wp|sapphire|sapphire}}, {{wp|flourite|fluorite}}, {{wp|azurite|azurite}}, {{wp|quartz|quartz}}, {{wp|rose quartz|rose quartz}}, {{wp|ruby|ruby}}, {{wp|beryl|beryl}}, {{wp|agate|agate}}, {{wp|zircon|zircon}} and {{wp|peridot|peridot}}. Esonice's most abundant gem is sapphire, the largest sapphire mine located [[geography of Esonice|Jubara province]]. Sapphire is also the national gem of the country. Many brands such as the Esonian fashion brand [[Keiba|Keiba]] have a big interest in maintaining the country's gem mining and {{wp|lapidary|cutting}} industries, investing a lot of money into those companies even going as far as buying them.
Extensive focus is still given to the mining of gems because of Esonice’s plentiful deposits. Often being nicknamed the ''"Gem Isle"'' or the ''"Crystal Islands"'' because of its large deposits of valuable stones, Esonice continues to live up to its nickname with there being 35 varieties currently known, western Esonice being the most diverse and containing some of the most valuable stones in the Esonian archipelago. {{wp|topaz|Topaz}}, {{wp|spinel|spinel}}, {{wp|tiger eye|tiger eye}}, {{wp|garnet|garnet}}, {{wp|jasper|jasper}}, {{wp|opal|opal}}, {{wp|morganite|morganite}}, {{wp|tourmaline|tourmaline}}, {{wp|carnelian|carnelian}}, {{wp|diamond|diamond}}, {{wp|onyx|onyx}}, {{wp|sardonyx|sardonyx}}, {{wp|aquamarine|aquamarine}}, {{wp|moonstone|moonstone}}, {{wp|chrysoberyl|chrysoberyl}}, {{wp|cordierite|cordierite}} can all be primarily found in the western provinces of Esonice. Rare {{wp|Vein (geology)|vein deposits}} of {{wp|red beryl|red beryl}} being found in [[geography of Esonice|Syosai province]], including {{wp|grandidierite|grandidierite}} found in both Syosai and [[geography of Esonice|Byasai provinces]]. {{wp|painite|Painite}} has also been discovered in [[geography of Esonice|Senzan province]]. Meanwhile in the eastern provinces deposits of {{wp|olivine|olivine}}, {{wp|kornerupine|kornerupine}}, {{wp|amethyst|amethyst}}, {{wp|citrine|citrine}}, {{wp|lapis lazuli|lapis lazuli}} and {{wp|jadeite|jadeite}} can be found. Stones that can be found all throughout Esonice are {{wp|sapphire|sapphire}}, {{wp|flourite|fluorite}}, {{wp|azurite|azurite}}, {{wp|quartz|quartz}}, {{wp|rose quartz|rose quartz}}, {{wp|ruby|ruby}}, {{wp|beryl|beryl}}, {{wp|agate|agate}}, {{wp|zircon|zircon}} and {{wp|peridot|peridot}}. Esonice's most abundant gem is sapphire, the largest sapphire mine located [[geography of Esonice|Hyakai province]]. Sapphire is also the national gem of the country. Many brands such as the Esonian fashion brand [[Keiba|Keiba]] have a big interest in maintaining the country's gem mining and {{wp|lapidary|cutting}} industries, investing a lot of money into those companies even going as far as buying them.


==Demographics==
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| city_1 = Maimedo
| city_1 = Maimedo
| div_1 = Kinchō
| div_1 = Kunho
| pop_1 = 4,121,472
| pop_1 = 4,121,472
| img_1 = Kobe Kobe Port Tower & Maritime Museum 3.jpg
| img_1 = Kobe Kobe Port Tower & Maritime Museum 3.jpg


| city_2 = Marusonya
| city_2 = Marusonya
| div_2 = Hirumi
| div_2 = Hokai
| pop_2 = 2,285,038
| pop_2 = 2,285,038
| img_2 = Kobe 20180430 190424.jpg
| img_2 = Kobe 20180430 190424.jpg


| city_3 = Kado
| city_3 = Kado
| div_3 = Echō
| div_3 = Kyutsū
| pop_3 = 1,902,872
| pop_3 = 1,902,872
| img_3 = Colorful illuminated facades of buildings at night, with green, blue and pink lights, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo.jpg
| img_3 = Colorful illuminated facades of buildings at night, with green, blue and pink lights, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo.jpg


| city_4 = Sushu
| city_4 = Sushu
| div_4 = Nanchō
| div_4 = Näzan
| pop_4 = 1,646,473
| pop_4 = 1,646,473
| img_4 = Asahi-machi Naha Okinawa01s3s4410.jpg
| img_4 = Asahi-machi Naha Okinawa01s3s4410.jpg


| city_5 = Ryūsonya
| city_5 = Ryūsonya
| div_5 =  Hirumi
| div_5 =  Hokai
| pop_5 = 1,084,667
| pop_5 = 1,084,667


| city_6 = Sadeki
| city_6 = Sadeki
| div_6 = Kinchō
| div_6 = Kunho
| pop_6 = 998,846  
| pop_6 = 998,846  


| city_7 = Tamasu
| city_7 = Tamasu
| div_7 = Hirumi
| div_7 = Hokai
| pop_7 = 825,254  
| pop_7 = 825,254  


| city_8 = Kusama
| city_8 = Kusama
| div_8 = Kinchō
| div_8 = Kunho
| pop_8 = 752,149
| pop_8 = 752,149


| city_9 = Sekagoshi
| city_9 = Sekagoshi
| div_9 = Echō
| div_9 = Kyutsū
| pop_9 = 610,473
| pop_9 = 610,473


| city_10 = Miyoto
| city_10 = Miyoto
| div_10 = Jubara
| div_10 = Hyakai
| pop_10 = 578,736
| pop_10 = 578,736


| city_11 = Vukutsu
| city_11 = Fukutsu
| div_11 = Konchō
| div_11 = Byasai
| pop_11 = 428,562
| pop_11 = 428,562


| city_12 = Shunjuku
| city_12 = Shunjuku
| div_12 = Nanchō
| div_12 = Näzan
| pop_12 = 419,788
| pop_12 = 419,788


| city_13 = Senha
| city_13 = Senha
| div_13 = Echō
| div_13 = Kyutsū
| pop_13 =  396,472
| pop_13 =  396,472


| city_14 = Kinsaka
| city_14 = Kinsaka
| div_14 = Echō
| div_14 = Kyutsū
| pop_14 = 333,386
| pop_14 = 333,386


| city_15 = Ryūmoto
| city_15 = Ryūmoto
| div_15 = Kinchō
| div_15 = Kunho
| pop_15 = 301,824
| pop_15 = 301,824


| city_16 = Ūhanaiva
| city_16 = Ūhanaiba
| div_16 = Echō
| div_16 = Kyutsū
| pop_16 = 282,582
| pop_16 = 282,582


| city_17 = Nōseka
| city_17 = Yumedo
| div_17 = Nanchō
| div_17 = Hokai
| pop_17 = 242,289
| pop_17 = 242,289


| city_18 = Kunino
| city_18 = Kunino
| div_18 = Hishichō
| div_18 = Syosai
| pop_18 = 238,314
| pop_18 = 238,314


| city_19 = Ūmiya
| city_19 = Ūmiya
| div_19 = Hirumi
| div_19 = Hokai
| pop_19 = 224,119
| pop_19 = 224,119


| city_20 = Matsura
| city_20 = Matsura
| div_20 = Hirumi
| div_20 = Hokai
| pop_20 = 192,867
| pop_20 = 192,867


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| image1 = Edward Atkinson Hornel - Two Geisha Girls 1894.jpg
| image1 = Edward Atkinson Hornel - Two Geisha Girls 1894.jpg
| alt1 =  
| alt1 =  
| caption1 = Esonian Market (July 1894) [[Iverica|Gabriel Carlo Rosso]] in the streets of [[Marusonya]], [[Geography of Esonice|Hirumi]]  
| caption1 = Esonian Market (July 1894) [[Iverica|Gabriel Carlo Rosso]] in the streets of [[Marusonya]], [[Geography of Esonice|Hokai]]  
| image2 = Steps to Maruyama by Alfred East.jpg
| image2 = Steps to Maruyama by Alfred East.jpg
| alt2 =  
| alt2 =  
| caption2 = Steps to Miji (April 1886) [[Iverica|Solomon Simeon]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Sankai]] province
| caption2 = Steps to Miji (April 1886) [[Iverica|Solomon Simeon]] in [[Geography of Esonice|Senzan]] province
| image3 = Edward Atkinson Hornel - Street Scene, Tokyo - Google Art Project.jpg
| image3 = Edward Atkinson Hornel - Street Scene, Tokyo - Google Art Project.jpg
| alt3 =  
| alt3 =  
| caption3 = The King's Court (1889) [[Gotneska|Riobárd ó Gallchobhair]] on Orange Palace grounds in [[Maimedo]], [[Geography of Esonice|Kinkai]]
| caption3 = The King's Court (1889) [[Gotneska|Riobárd ó Gallchobhair]] on Orange Palace grounds in [[Maimedo]], [[Geography of Esonice|Kunho]]
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| image2 = In Paw Kone, seda de loto 1.jpg
| image2 = In Paw Kone, seda de loto 1.jpg
| alt2 =  
| alt2 =  
| caption2 = Lotus stem fibers being woven into a {{wp|lotus silk|vasuginu}} (lotus silk) thread.
| caption2 = Lotus stem fibers being woven into a {{wp|lotus silk|basuginu}} (lotus silk) thread.
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Revision as of 15:17, 14 November 2023

Serene Kingdom of Esonice
Esonya
光国
Flag of Esonice
Flag
Seal of Esonice
Seal
Anthem: "Land of a Thousand Flowers"
Capital
and largest city
Maimedo
Official languagesEsonian
Recognised national languagesEsonian
Recognised regional languagesVarious dialects
Religion
Secular  
Demonym(s)Esonian
GovernmentFederal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Serene King
Shokin
• Prime Minister
Himi Kïmura
LegislatureRyebo Kokuhē (Federal Parliament)
Shimgiin (House of Councillors)
Syugiin (House of the Representatives)
Establishment
8th-9th centuries
16th century
May 2nd 1912
Feb 11th 1940
Area
• 
354,835 km2 (137,003 sq mi)
Population
• 2022 estimate
34,708,538
• Density
95/km2 (246.0/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2020 estimate
• Total
$1.427 trillion
• Per capita
$42,289
GDP (nominal)2022 estimate
• Total
$1.270 trillion
• Per capita
$38,312 (10th)
Gini (2020)33.6
medium
HDI (2022)Increase 0.903
very high
CurrencyEsonian Zō (Ƶ) (ESO)
Time zoneUTC-8
Date formatdd/mm/yy
Driving sideleft
Calling code+66
ISO 3166 codeES
Internet TLD.es

Esonice (Esonian: 光国, Esonya or less commonly Kügoku), officially in Anglish the Serene Kingdom of Esonice is an island country located in the north of the Shield Islands in West Alharu and Aurelia, bordering the Oriental Ocean and Tiauhai Sea to the west and the Lotus and Chidama seas to the east. Made up of various islands, Esonice covers a size approximately of 354,835km2 with a population density of less than 100 people per square kilometre. The main island making up the majority of Esonice’s landmass is the island of Shimdō, known for its heart shape appearance, the two other major islands being the much smaller islands of Ajima and Hakaoshima. Politically, Esonice is made up of eight federal provinces called ryebojō (Esonian: 連邦州) and one metropolis called to (Esonian: 都) which is Maimedo, the nation's capital. The federal provinces are based on the eight historic regions of Kunho, Hokai, Kyutsū, Hyakai, Näzan, Syosai, Byasai and Senzan. Despite being an island nation, Esonice shares immediate borders with numerous states due to the history of colonisation in Esonice. The country borders the territories of Sademi and Mihura administered by the Confederate States of Florentia which are frequently disputed by Esonice, the self-governing territories of Yedo under the United Federation of Garindina and Maimi under the Kingdom of Seylos. Esonice also borders the citystate of Motoharu-chū, formally a colonial possession of Seylos and former county within Kyutsū province. It’s closest maritime neighbours are the state of Giokto, the Commonwealth of Andalla and the mainland of Florentia. Maimedo while also being the nation's capital is also the most populous city with the city Marusonya taking second place.

Esonice is classified as a high income developed nation, home to a population of 34,708,538 inhabitants. Following after its turbulent years during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Esonice saw the creation of a strong and stable federal parliamentary democracy and preservation of the Serene Monarchy through constitutional monarchy under the suprevision of Iverica, Gaellicia and Seylos during the interim government, also enjoying a period of tremendous economic growth which lasted from the 1960s to the 1990s after regaining full sovereignty. Today Esonian enjoy a high standard of living, alongside a free universal healthcare system, high standards of education, and economic freedom. Esonice has a vibrant cultural heritage, spanning from Esonice's artistic scene, it's culinary prowess, literature, mythology, music such as E-pop and popular culture, spanning from Esonice's strong animation scene known katsuha, Esonian manga and video games.

Being in the top 12 of the wurld's biggest economies, Esonice is an important hub for technological research and development with a strong focus on the electronics industry.The country is a part of several international and intergovernmental institutions. Esonice is member state of the Aurelian League, Argic-Thalassan-Alharun Regional Association, Eurth Group of 7, Group of Island Nations, East Oriental Trade Agreement, and an observer to the League of Alharu and Aurelian Native Nations. Esonice is also a permanent member of the Assembled Nations Security Council.

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History

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Interim State of Esonice

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Geography

Shirohama beach in Kyutsū, a popular tourist resort location. Representative of many typical beaches in Esonice.
Part of the central Shimdō mountains between Senzan and Hokai, typical of many mountainous landscapes in Esonice

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Climate and weather

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Biodiversity

The Esonian tiger is the national animal of Esonice, it's considered a sacred animal in Esonian folklore.
Sun bears are in many forested areas of Esonice, in Esonian they're known as Mokoguma (椰熊), in Anglish literally translating into "coconut bear".
Red pandas known as Hakao (狖) in Esonice can be found in many mountainous and hilly areas across Esonice

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Rapid urbanisation and industralisation during the course of the 20th century alongside poaching by both foreigners and Esonian nationals took a toll on the Esonian enviornment, setting Esonice on course for desertification, deforestation and biodiversity loss with the prediction that by 2050 Esonice would lose a potential 30% of its biodiversity with droughts becoming commonplace according to a 1972 study. Government Programs have been put in place to prevent further damage to the enviornment, converting many vital areas of wildlife into nature reserves and national parks starting from the 70s. The government placed heavy consequences on illegal activities such as poaching and started putting restrictions and limits in areas such as fishing to prevent overfishing and damage to coral reefs. Various programs have also been started by non-governmental and religious groups to further protect endangered domestic species and habitats.

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Law

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Military

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Economy

Various logos of major Esonian brands

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Tourism

16th century Miyoto castle located on a hill in the historic castle town centre of Miyoto, the provincial capital city of Hyakai province
Main road of the historic village of Ūgasai in eastern Senzan province known for its hotsprings and local teashops

Since the 1980s tourism has slowly become a significant sector within the Esonian economy, with further support from the government advertising Esonice to the international community through tourism campaigns starting in the 1990s. Popularisation of Esonian culture through products and media also had a very significant impact in attracting both foreign tourists and investment, and also helping Esonice's rapidly growing service sector.

Types of tourism varies, but the most popular form of tourism in Esonice is cultural tourism with there being a noticeable increase of international arrivals to Esonice during national holidays, events and festivals. The most visited city is Maimedo, the nation’s capital and well known for its big and very competitive street food scene. The Orange Palace, royal residence of the Serene Monarchy in the city, sees the most visits from tourists than any other historic landmark in Esonice with the palace being open to the public for most of the year. The other popular cities after Maimedo are Marusonya, Sushu Sadeki and Kado. Marusonya and Sadeki being popular cities for sightseeing of their historical monuments, museums, art galleries and historic old towns. While Kado and Sushu being popular for shopping, variety of recreational activities and their strong youth cultures. Sushu is known as a popular sports destination due to its annually held surfing competitions. Despite being restricted area due to ongoing tensions between Esonice and Florentia over the disputed territories of Sademi and Mihura, the walls separating Sademi and Mihura from the rest of Esonice has become a relative point of interest for more risky tourists because of the art done by local artists through the decades and its history.

Due to Esonice’s environmental diversity and close state protection and preservation of natural areas, ecotourism and wildlife tourism have also become popular forms of tourism to the nation. International arrivals partake in outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing in the Central Shimdō Mountains, visiting natural landmarks such as Dragon’s Canyon and Nujimoto falls, cruising such as river cruising, sailing and observing local wildlife. Agritourism has also seen an increase in popularity in the past decades.

Seeing an opportunity to help struggling rural communities, The government has used tourism as an answer to many small towns and villages in the countryside endangered to abandoment due to younger inhabitants leaving to larger more economically developed cities. Wanting to encourage young people to stay and improve local economies, the government started a program funding rural communities and helping advertise them as tourist destinations. Since 2004 this has led to a revival of many towns, most notable examples being the historic villages of Hatani in Syosai and Ūgasai in Senzan where considerable growth in quality of life and wealth was observed including the villages quickly growing local service sectors which further led into development of their respective communities including building of schools and clinics. Many young people moved back in now that there were plentiful jobs, including new families which saved Hatani and Ūgasai from near total abandonment before the 2000s. This formula has also been applied to already abandoned villages. Miji, a once bustling hilltop village in Senzan and depicted by Iverican impressionist artist Solomon Simeon in the 1880s was left completely abandoned by its inhabitants after the death of its last resident in 1982. However in 2009, the Sankai provencial government with the help of the descendants of Miji families promised to revive the village as part of its revival agenda. Miji has seen massive success with the now revived village becoming a popular hiking and art destination. The revival program hasn't however gone without criticism. Critics of the program including some locals have claimed that this has led to the gentrification of the Esonian countryside with rural communities both losing their charm and identities. Allegations have also been ledged against the Esonian government of intending to purge local differences in national and cultural centralisation agendas.

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Agriculture and fishery

Rice paddy field in northeastern Hyakai province. Rice has been a backbone of Esonian cuisine for centuries.

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Mining

Ingrown cluster of spinel crystals from a mine in Syosai province

Esonice has a thousands of years long and rich history of mining, going as far back as the 13th century BC. It historically has been one of the major sources of wealth for Esonice, in particular gem mining because of the abundance of precious and semi-precious stones - including large deposits of gold and silver thanks to the archipelago’s extensive volcanic history. Once a major sector within Esonian helping fund the country’s Industrialisation efforts in the early to mid 20th century, mining today has become a much smaller operation within the economy. A shadow of its former self threatened by growing pressures from environmental and government groups. Despite that mining continues to play a role in Esonice, especially in the international gem market.

Various mineral deposits can be found all over Esonice including zinc, iron, marble, kaolin, silica, nickel, graphite, copper, ilmenite, cobalt, sulfur, lead and small deposits of bauxite and coal. Gold and silver can still be found in large quantities in western Esonice after nearly all gold and silver mines in the east became depleted after centuries of continuous extraction.

Extensive focus is still given to the mining of gems because of Esonice’s plentiful deposits. Often being nicknamed the "Gem Isle" or the "Crystal Islands" because of its large deposits of valuable stones, Esonice continues to live up to its nickname with there being 35 varieties currently known, western Esonice being the most diverse and containing some of the most valuable stones in the Esonian archipelago. Topaz, spinel, tiger eye, garnet, jasper, opal, morganite, tourmaline, carnelian, diamond, onyx, sardonyx, aquamarine, moonstone, chrysoberyl, cordierite can all be primarily found in the western provinces of Esonice. Rare vein deposits of red beryl being found in Syosai province, including grandidierite found in both Syosai and Byasai provinces. Painite has also been discovered in Senzan province. Meanwhile in the eastern provinces deposits of olivine, kornerupine, amethyst, citrine, lapis lazuli and jadeite can be found. Stones that can be found all throughout Esonice are sapphire, fluorite, azurite, quartz, rose quartz, ruby, beryl, agate, zircon and peridot. Esonice's most abundant gem is sapphire, the largest sapphire mine located Hyakai province. Sapphire is also the national gem of the country. Many brands such as the Esonian fashion brand Keiba have a big interest in maintaining the country's gem mining and cutting industries, investing a lot of money into those companies even going as far as buying them.

Demographics

Map of Esonice with the 20 most populous cities and provencial capitals

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Esonice has a population of approximately 34,708,538, majority of which are nationals

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Iverican Garindinan Seylosian Ateenian Máellái & Götani (Gotneskan) Florentian Cashari

Culture

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Art

Esonian Market (July 1894) Gabriel Carlo Rosso in the streets of Marusonya, Hokai
Steps to Miji (April 1886) Solomon Simeon in Senzan province
The King's Court (1889) Riobárd ó Gallchobhair on Orange Palace grounds in Maimedo, Kunho

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19th century depiction of Genza, one of the most famous figures in Esonian folklore related to the Yasic Baba Yaga
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