Sophia

The Callipolis of Sophia πολιτεία της Σοφίας
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: "ὁ ἀνεξέταστος βίος οὐ βιωτὸς ἀνθρώπῳ" "The Unexamined Life is not Worth Living"
Anthem: Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Κύριον ἐκ τῶν οὐρανῶν "Praise the Lord from the Heavens"
Capital and largest city	Sophia
Official languages	Hellian
Ethnic groups	Hellian- 93.7% Other- 6.3%
Religion	Hellian Catholic- 94.1% Other Catholic- 5.2% Other- 0.7%
Demonym(s)	Sophian
Government	Polity
• Philosophos Epōnymos	Nikephoros Diogenos
• Archon	Elias Xanthopoulos
Legislature	Assembly
• Upper house	Ekklesia Philosophon
History
Population
• 1936 estimate	429,212
Currency	Drachma
Driving side	left

The Polity of Sophia (Hellian : Καλλίπολις της σοφία), known more commonly as Sophia, is a sovereign state in northern Aestia in the world of Verthandi, bordered by the Grand Priory of Demoran to the West and The Depsotate of Nikeaneon to the South.

Founded by Hellian settlers from the Holy Aventine Empire, the Polity was founded to be the ideal and virtuous state, influenced by the ideals of Platon and Aristoteles, especially upon the Republic and the Nicomachean Ethics. The Emperors supported and help to fund this particular colonial effort, allowing it to grow and prosper for over two centuries. The Polity became known for its unique form of government, where Philosophoi, literally "Philosophers", govern and dictate the affairs of the city through the Council of the Kidemónas. It became a haven of learning and wisdom in the New World, often attracting men and women from all across the globe seeking to live the good life.

During the Clementine Wars, when Imperial support was cut off after the fall of Hestaica, the Polity became independent and birthed its new independence by declaring itself a 'Callipolis': "the beautiful city". It adapted to its new circumstances smoothly, forming an alliance with its neighbor, the Grand Priory of Demoran, ruled by the Knights of St. Christopher. Together they were able to fend off attacks from other former Imperial colonies, especially later the militaristic Nikeaneon. With additional protection from the Knights, Sophia has had the freedom to continue its growth and pursuit of the good life. However, recently, an increasing minority of Philosophoi argue for the modernization and change of the Polity.

Sophia ranks highly amongst HDI measures and generally performs well in measures of quality of life, but is also known and criticised for its mandatory conscription for a year at age 18, its high social stratification and certain censorship that detractors claim distance it from its original intention. Some have criticised the Kidemónas as ruling as technocratic oligarchs as opposed to true philosophers.