Ardliss
Ardliss
Ardlisse | |
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Kingdom | |
Nickname: The Garden Kingdom | |
Motto(s): Dum spiro, pugno While I breathe, I fight | |
Country | Ossoria |
Founded | 126 CE |
Founded by | Coirdhecán mac Déaglán |
Capital | Ardliss |
Government | |
• Type | Monarchy |
• King | Senan Ó Corragáin |
Area | |
• Total | 156,947 km2 (60,598 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 24,708,169 |
• Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
Demonym | Ardlissi |
Ardliss, officially the Kingdom of Ardliss (Ossorian Gaelic: Ríocht na Ardlisse), is a Kingdom of Ossoria located in the eastern portion of the Ossorian Archipelago.
Geography
Ardliss occupies the entirety of the Green Island (Ossorian Gaelic: Oileán Glasa), located in the east of the Ossorian Archipelago, as well as a number of nearby islands. This location means that the kingdom shares a maritime border with the Kingdom of Syllan and the Kingdom of Kenlis to the north and the Kingdom of Dídean and Kingdom of Firada to the west.
The geography of their island consists primarily of fertile lowlands pierced by slow-moving rivers, which combine to make the kingdom the primary breadbasket of the Home Islands.
History
Demographics
The 2010 census reported the population of Ardliss at 24,708,169, making the kingdom the second-most populated in the Realm, second only to the Kingdom of Kenlis. The largest city in Ardliss is the city of Ardliss, which is also the capital of the kingdom. The next-largest cities are Carbad, Iúraigh, and Trileac.
Economy
The kingdom's economy is primarily driven by the agricultural sector. Staple crops, fruit and vegetables are important agricultural products grown in the kingdom, taking advantage of the island's fertile soil conditions. The cities of Ardliss and Carbad are the main industrial and transshipping centers for the kingdom.
Politics
Symbols
- Beverage: Stout
- Bird: Harrier
- Emblem: Spear
- Flower: Carnation
- Gemstone: Ruby
- Metal: Iron
- Motto: Dum spiro, pugno: While I breathe, I fight
- Nickname: The Garden Kingdom
- Tree: Apple