Arsad Region

Arsad
Region of Gylias
Flag
Country	Gylias
Capital	Keraþ
Area
• Total	108,304 km2 (41,816 sq mi)
Population  (2020)
• Total	713,424
• Density	6.6/km2 (17/sq mi)
Demonym	Arsan

Arsad (abbreviated AS) is a region of Gylias. Located in central Gylias, it borders Kausania and Mişeyáke to the north, Envadra to the east, Ḑarna and Tomes to the south, and Elena to the west.

The only Gylian region with a non-Gylic plurality, it is the main centre of Hellene settlement and culture in Gylias, which is reflected in its flag. The demonym "Elenese" is used for residents of the region as a whole to avoid confusion with "Hellene".

Geography

The region's territory is flat and dominated by the Laişyn plain. The biggest elevation occurs in the southwest, due to hills that mark the beginning of the Kackar mountains.

Major rivers include the Elşeti river and Rişys river, whose drainage basin covers most of the region, and the Ţikona river, which determines its boundaries with Kausania, Elena, and Tomes.

Demographics

The 2020 census recorded a population of 713.424. Large cities include Keraþ, Peisir, Releş, and Vilêna.

The main Gylic peoples in the area are Aréş, with a Rezakan minority near the borders with Kausania and Elena. There is a notable concentration of Hellene Gylians in the area neighbouring Nikopolis, and a strong Lusitan concentration in Vilêna. Vilêna was historically a Hellene settlement, which is reflected in its name, derived from Vila helêna ("Hellene Town").

Economy

The region's economy is based mainly around industry and agriculture.

Tourism mainly revolves around its natural attractions, with the Elşeti and Rişys being popular rivers for canoeing and kayaking.

Politics

The region's regional council is named the Arsad Regional Council, and its regional party is named the Arsad Party (French: Parti Arsad).

Arsad's political leanings have been to an extent unstable, with two main trends: support for the left-wing, and a strong ARENA base, Keraþ having been the site of the Impresa di Chieti during the Liberation War. ARENA is one of the main contenders for the mayoralty of Keraþ, and its candidate Nania Saeşe served as Governor from 1978 to 2002, becoming Gylias' longest-serving regional governor.