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==Geography==
==Geography==
The Alfar Isles, or Ilethlean, are a collection of hundreds of islands, though only fifteen sustain substantial populations. The largest and main island, [[Olymfar]], wraps around man of the islands in a crescent shape, with the [[Grand Azura Canal]] allowing entry into the [[Smoking Sea]], where the island of [[Thalor]] rests with the capital of Ilethlean, [[Nilena Thalor]]. Olymfar is consists of varying tropical forests with sandy beaches along its coast lines. The [[Fargosk Mountains]], a volcanic rang of mountains,  runs the length of the island through the middle. Much of the population of Olymfar reside on the coast as a result, while the volanic mountains house numerous dragon dens, allowing dragons to comfortably live on Olymfar.
[[Thalor]], the capital island situated in the Smoking Sea, is largely flat save for [[Mt. Kehanor]], which rises nearly four thousand meters from sea level and is the tallest mountain and volcano in the territory. Thalor is known for its pristine white sandy beaches and the [[Field of Reholona]], a now pristine field of flowers that once housed the hosts of House Amador against the Salfar Kingdoms at the[[Battle of Reholona]] during the [[Algrudgian War]]. The [[Blood River]] runs through Thalor from north to south, empting in to the Smoking Sea.
Thalor and the few other islands it neighbors are enveloped by the [[Smoking Sea]], which as the name suggests, a haze of smoke constantly rests above the waters. Geothermal activity is largely credited for this phenomenon, though Salfar legends suggest a great war of their gods caused the sea to 'smoke' during the last great battles between their gods.
The island of [[Kelrius]], also in the smoking sea]], is largely rolling hills with significant rainforest coverage save for the [[Nythsluna Depression]], a Alfar-made depression formed through the use of magics during the Algrudgian War. It is the lowest point in Ilethlean, resting thirteen meters below sea level.
The remaining islands are largely similar, with vary degrees of tropial rainforests and rolling hills.
===Nature===
===Nature===
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As much as ten percent of Ilethlean's land area is dedicated solely for nature reserves and parks. Three-fourths of naturally occuring flora and fauna are are now only found in dedicated nature preserves, including the [[Ilethlean Botanic Gardens]], among the most popular attractions in the nation. There has been a substantial decline in natural space owing in part to extensive urbanization of limited land available. To combat environmental loss, the Amaldorein government, starting in 2000 AD has set aside as much at 10 % of the city-state's land to preserve, protect, and cultivate local flora and fauna.  
As much as ten percent of Ilethlean's land area is dedicated solely for nature reserves and parks. Three-fourths of naturally occurring flora and fauna are are now only found in dedicated nature preserves, including the [[Ilethlean Botanic Gardens]], among the most popular attractions in the nation. There has been a substantial decline in natural space owing in part to extensive urbanization of limited land available. To combat environmental loss, the Amaldorein government, starting in 2000 AD has set aside as much at 10 % of the city-state's land to preserve, protect, and cultivate local flora and fauna.  


There are an estimated 974 species of vascular plants in Ilethlean, of which 478 are considered endangered. An estimated 65 species of mammals, 284 species of bird, 87 species of reptiles, and 13 species of amphibians native to Ilethlean.
There are an estimated 974 species of vascular plants in Ilethlean, of which 478 are considered endangered. An estimated 65 species of mammals, 284 species of bird, 87 species of reptiles, and 13 species of amphibians native to Ilethlean.

Revision as of 01:10, 10 August 2024

The Isles of Ilethlean
Dash Ga Ilethlean
Flag of Ilethlean
Flag
Coat of arms of Ilethlean
Coat of arms
Motto: "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori"
Anthem: The Call of Nature
Capital
and largest city
Nilena Thalor
Official languagesAlfarian
Recognised national languagesAlfar, English
Ethnic groups
  • 76.0% Alfar
  • 14.8% Human
  • 9.2% Non-human
Demonym(s)Amadorian
GovernmentAbsolute Monarchy
• Queen
Maeralya Amador
LegislatureImperial Senate
Chamber of Representatives
Chamber of Commons
History
• Settlement
Circa 97 BCE
• Colony
97 BCE - 117 CE
• Crown Colony
117 CE - 1309 CE
• Official Statehood
1309 CE - Present
Area
• Total
6,551,400 km2 (2,529,500 sq mi)
• Water (%)
13.12%
Population
• 2024 census
278,384,997
• Density
118.54/km2 (307.0/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2024 estimate
• Total
$37.2 Trillion
• Per capita
$93,117
GDP (nominal)2024 estimate
• Total
$37.2 Trillion
• Per capita
$93,117
Gini25.325
low
HDI0.972
very high
Currency Aeures ()
Time zoneVastness Central Time (GCT+8)
Date formatdd-mm-yy
Driving sideright
Internet TLD.alk

The Ilethlean Isles (Alfarian: Le Isole Ilethlean), commonly known as 'Ilethlean' or the 'Alfar Isles', is an extra-regional state under the jurisdiction of the Alfar Imperium in Gholgoth. Ilethlean is a collection of Fifteen inhabited islands and several hundred smaller, uninhabited islands in the Levanora Vastness, a transitory region of the world. Ilethlean is overseen directly by Queen Maeralya and is administered locally by the Isinor Council, a selection of highly decorated Alfar politicians that oversee each populated island. Ilethlean is often seen as a gateway into the vastness of Levanora, where it is a major economic and political nation-state. It is among the most populous states known in Levanora, as well one of its largest geographically. The capital and largest city is Nilena Thalor, where it serves as a major diplomatic nexus in the region.

Ilethlean was colonized by the Imperium over two thousand years ago and formally inducted as a state of Amador in 1309 CE. Ilethlean is known as 'Cascendor' by their native tribes, a group of blue humanoid creatures known as 'Salfar'. In modern times, Salfar are prominently featured in the isle as notable members of its government and maintains several historical treasures that have proven to be popular tourist attractions. They are also known to be highly protective of their ancestral native lands, with small skirmishes regularly breaking out due to tourist venturing out of designated areas. There is a large progressive movement for additional representation in the Imperial government by the Salfar people, with their main arguing points being the past brutal treatments of their people by the Amadorian elves.

History

The Ilethlean Isles, originally known as Cascendor were officially settled in 97 BCE during the Guildion Expedition, an Alfar attempt to establish faraway colonies and to promote culture and trade, though the isles were known to Amador as early as 132 BCE through several attempts at previously establishing a colonial outpost near the isles. The Isles, with their indigenous blue-skinned inhabitants, the Salfar, initially resisted fiercely against Amadorian rule. From 130 BCE to 97 BCE, the Algrudgian War, named for the Alfar General Rorikil Algudgia, was fought over control of the isle. The arrival of dragon riders in 110 BCE as the conflict ramped up to uncontested war saw the systematic and slow annihilation of much of the Salfar on the main island of Olymfar.

By 97 BCE, the Salfar were almost completely wiped out save for a small coastal village of no more than one thousand of their kind left. Queen Maeralya would formally accept a surrender of the Salfar that year, with their remaining population joining the Imperium and the Isles being renamed to Ilethlean. Their population has slowly recovered since the conquest of the isles.

Geography

The Alfar Isles, or Ilethlean, are a collection of hundreds of islands, though only fifteen sustain substantial populations. The largest and main island, Olymfar, wraps around man of the islands in a crescent shape, with the Grand Azura Canal allowing entry into the Smoking Sea, where the island of Thalor rests with the capital of Ilethlean, Nilena Thalor. Olymfar is consists of varying tropical forests with sandy beaches along its coast lines. The Fargosk Mountains, a volcanic rang of mountains, runs the length of the island through the middle. Much of the population of Olymfar reside on the coast as a result, while the volanic mountains house numerous dragon dens, allowing dragons to comfortably live on Olymfar.

Thalor, the capital island situated in the Smoking Sea, is largely flat save for Mt. Kehanor, which rises nearly four thousand meters from sea level and is the tallest mountain and volcano in the territory. Thalor is known for its pristine white sandy beaches and the Field of Reholona, a now pristine field of flowers that once housed the hosts of House Amador against the Salfar Kingdoms at theBattle of Reholona during the Algrudgian War. The Blood River runs through Thalor from north to south, empting in to the Smoking Sea.

Thalor and the few other islands it neighbors are enveloped by the Smoking Sea, which as the name suggests, a haze of smoke constantly rests above the waters. Geothermal activity is largely credited for this phenomenon, though Salfar legends suggest a great war of their gods caused the sea to 'smoke' during the last great battles between their gods.

The island of Kelrius, also in the smoking sea]], is largely rolling hills with significant rainforest coverage save for the Nythsluna Depression, a Alfar-made depression formed through the use of magics during the Algrudgian War. It is the lowest point in Ilethlean, resting thirteen meters below sea level.

The remaining islands are largely similar, with vary degrees of tropial rainforests and rolling hills.

Nature

Alfar Isles
Climate chart (explanation)
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm

As much as ten percent of Ilethlean's land area is dedicated solely for nature reserves and parks. Three-fourths of naturally occurring flora and fauna are are now only found in dedicated nature preserves, including the Ilethlean Botanic Gardens, among the most popular attractions in the nation. There has been a substantial decline in natural space owing in part to extensive urbanization of limited land available. To combat environmental loss, the Amaldorein government, starting in 2000 AD has set aside as much at 10 % of the city-state's land to preserve, protect, and cultivate local flora and fauna.

There are an estimated 974 species of vascular plants in Ilethlean, of which 478 are considered endangered. An estimated 65 species of mammals, 284 species of bird, 87 species of reptiles, and 13 species of amphibians native to Ilethlean.

Climate

Ilethlean has a tropical rain forest climate with no apparent distinctive season, relatively distinctive uniform temperatures, high humidity, and abundant bordering heavy rainfall. Temperatures typically range from 20 to 35 °C. Temperature does not vary greatly through the year, though the winter seasons see the most variations. There is a wetter monsoon season from November through January where rainfall exceeds 200 mm per month.

The main variable that affects Ilethlean's climate is rainfall, not temperature or air pressure. Humidity ranges anywhere between 65 % to 90 % on an average day, with several weeks of 100 % during the summer months. Winds are typically moderate, exceeding 30 km/h on occasion and are considered quite predictable. The waters surrounding Ilethlean are relatively warm, affecting land temperatures steadily.

Ilethlean averages roughly 2700 hours of sunshine per year. Sunshine hours were highest during the summer, where some days exceeded 12 hours of sunshine. Winter months, notably during December, average sunshine hours may exceed no more than 6 total hours daily.

Average water temperature ranges do not vary greatly, owing to Ilethlean equatorial proximity in the Levanora Vastness. Average temperatures range from 17-18 degrees Celsius year round, with minor variances during winter months and summer months.


Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °C (°F) 25.0
(77.0)
24.2
(75.6)
28.4
(83.1)
29.2
(84.6)
30.4
(86.7)
31.9
(89.4)
32.3
(90.1)
30.3
(86.5)
28.5
(83.3)
25.4
(77.7)
22.3
(72.1)
20.7
(69.3)
27.4
(81.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 220.4
(8.68)
109.3
(4.30)
170.3
(6.70)
154.9
(6.10)
153.4
(6.04)
127.4
(5.02)
143.2
(5.64)
146.1
(5.75)
149.9
(5.90)
182.7
(7.19)
272.3
(10.72)
381.7
(15.03)
2,211.6
(87.07)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 206 236 258 260 274 215 212 215 202 250 203 208 2,739
Source: Ilethlean Geography Department. Numbers were converted to international units.

Biodiversity

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Ilethlean-Kendaran Relations

Military

Law Enforcements

Demographics

Population

Religion

Urbanization

Health

Education

Primary

Secondary

Tertiary

Arcane Studies

Culture and Society

Mass Media

Literature

Fashion

Theater

Cuisine

Arts

International Influences

Economy

The economy of Ilethlean is among the strongest in Levanora, owing to high standards of living and a stabel wealth-gap. Extensive trade agreements with Kendara, it's Gholgoth brethren and several other free-trade agreements throughout the Levanora Vastness and the international community abroad has brought the Alfar dependenacy significant wealth. With a GDP estimated to be around $37.2 trillion, Ilethlean is the third wealthiest oversees territorty of Amador, after Eska Alfaria. The current of Ilethlean is the Aureus.

Ilethlean has a social market economy with a highly skilled workforce, low levels of corruptions, and a high level of innovation, while also being centered around the concept of entropot trading. Ilethlean is also a hub of foreign investments and maintains overall low tax burdens, enticing many companies to move to the islands.

Ilethleans have one of the highest average household and employee incomes among members of Levanora, as well as a high median household income. Wealth is relatively spread out, though income inequality has seen an uptick over the last two decades. Because of government policies and the general care of the nations populace, poverty rates are low, with only 7% of the nation living under the poverty line. As a net grower of agricultural products and with government involvement and subsidies, Alfar grain provides substantial agricultural trade with the region. The Isles have a large welfare state backed by government support. It guarantees its' workers paid vacation and paternity and maternity leave.

Structure

Tourism

Infrastructure

Energy

Transportation Network

Road Network

Rail

Ferry

Air

Water Network

Sanitation