Dau Sel

Socialist Republic of Dau Sel Dæsala
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Motto: "Strength through unity, unity through service."
Capital	Hovedby
Ethnic groups (2017)	Gallän 76.63% Säti 5.74% Pritocpan 3.83% Kiranian 3.44% Other 10.36%
Demonym(s)	Dau Selan
Government	Bicameral Parliamentary Republic
Republic
Population
• 2019 estimate	XXXX
• 2019 census	XXXX
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	XXXX
• Per capita	XXXX
Gini (2018)	19.03 low
HDI (2018)	0.922 very high
Currency	Dolal (DAL)
Date format	ddmmyyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+66
ISO 3166 code	DS
Internet TLD	.ds

Dau Sel is located in the northeast of Nori within the region of Greater Olympus.

Etymology

The exact origins for the name Dau Sel are unclear though there are several theories as to where the name could have originated. Dau Sel does exist as a term in an offshoot of Old Gallän meaning "two seals", however, this particular branch of Old Gallän was not widely spoken and the words dau sel did not appear until after other languages had already developed similar words for the region. Older claims include the word Døsæl meaning "dove seal" in traditional Säti and Déisala meaning "good/bountiful land" in Old Gallän.

Flora and Fauna

Dau Sel is largely divided into three major biomes; the temperate deciduous forests of the south, the northern taiga, and the far northern tundra.

Temperate Deciduous Forests

Located in the far south of Dau Sel lies the country's temperate deciduous forests. This region is defined by its trees that lose their leaves each autumn and regrow them the following spring. Though this region features the largest temperature swings of the three major regions the average temperature is much warmer than in the others allowing for better growing conditions for crops.

Some of the animals native to Dau Sel's temperate deciduous forests include elk, red deer, grizzly bear, common raven, red fox, wren, and spotted owl.

Taiga

Making up a majority of the land area within Dau Sel, the nation's taiga region is known for it's mostly undisturbed forests of pines, spruces, and larches. While the temperature tends to be quite a bit colder than in the south this region does still experience warm summers.

Some of the animals native to Dau Sel's taiga include moose, reindeer, common raven, grizzly bear, grey wolf, red fox, red deer, red squirrel, beaver, lynx

Tundra

The far northern reaches of Dau Sel are home to the country's tundra region. Being the coldest and least hospitable, this region is home to the smallest variety of plants and animals.

Some of the animals native to Dau Sel's tundra include polar bear, arctic fox, and reindeer