Greater Olympus
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| Area | 1,437,651,128.28 km2 555,080,203.86 sq mi |
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| Population | XXX1 |
| Population density | XX/km2 (XX/sq mi) |
| Countries | See Nations |
| Languages | Various |
| Largest cities | Various |
Olympus is a planet located in the Olympian Solar System2, which consists of 8 planets. These are, in order of closest to the sun; Hermes, Aphrodite, Greater Olympus, Ares, Zeus, Cronos, Poseidon, and Hades. Greater Olympus also has one moon and it's only natural satellite, Selene. Olympus along with the rest of the Olympian Solar System was formed billions of years ago from a solar nebula. Olympus has a long history of development from the earliest microscopic organisms to the now large nation-states that inhibit it today. Today over a billion people depend on Olympus's abundant natural resources and varied biosphere. Humans have developed many diverse cultures and societes; politically there are over 401 nations.
History
See Also Timeline of World History (Greater Olympus)
The History of Olympus follows a somewhat similar path as Earth has up until about the Medieval Era. The largest distinction between Earth and Olympus emerge from this time period. Unlike Earth there was no “Great Divergence” between one continent and the rest nor was a “new world” discovered. Instead the sharing of ideas following innovations in ship building sparked an era of rational thought not unlike the renaissance and enlightenment throughout the world. The industrial revolution had heartlands throughout the world as industries collected themselves in dispersed pockets. That is not to say that this is a world of peace but it has kept the world far more fractured than our own. Regional powers exist but none strong enough to truly unite a region under its control. Superpowers have not risen from great empires and colonization as we know it, is a rare sight. Yes Olympus is similar to our own world but at the same time quite unique.
Geography
Continents
The following is a list of the 7 internationally officially recognized continents, as well as Kyros.
| Name | Largest country | Population | Landmass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanchaka |  Auhlervia
|
152,135,429 | TBA km² | |
| Kyros | N/A | 03 | TBA km² | |
| Lira |  Ackesia
|
717,664,162 | TBA km² | |
| Lov'anika |  Vasturia
|
126,100,963 | TBA km² | |
| Meridiq |  Ras al-Khaymah
|
175,769,124 | TBA km² | |
| Mu-kal | N/A | 388,828,030 | TBA km² | |
| Neris | N/A | 0 | TBA km² | |
| Nori |  Storsnia
|
311,982,653 | TBA km² | |
| Total | Storsnia
|
1,872,480,361 | TBA km² |
Oceans
More than half of Olympus is covered in water. This abundence of water distinguishes Olympus from other planets in the solar system. The planet's hydrosphere consists primarily of the oceans, however, all bodies of water make up the hydrosphere. There are 6 oceans on the surface: Nikene Ocean, Galician Ocean, Titus Ocean, Magnostrian Ocean, Muroan Ocean, and Inoran Ocean. Among these oceans several notbale seas include: Rosel Sea, Neris Sea, Zerif Sea, and Tobal Sea.
Nations
The following are all the internationally recognized, independent countries currently in the world.
| Short and formal names | Capital | Population | Area (km²) | Density (km²) | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackesia - Greater Ackesian Republic
|
Beldon | 60,461,725 | 3,738,263.1 | 16.2 | Unitary Presidential Republic |
 Al-Meriq - Sultanate of Al-Meriq
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Djerb | 27,038,402 | Absolute Monarchy | ||
 Arideo - Kingdom of Arideo
|
Gvardio de Monteto | 26,354,868 | 178,165.74 | 147.9 | Absolute Monarchy |
 Ascolla-East Ternev - United Kingdoms of Ascolla-East Ternev
|
Tardania | 41,874,284 | Unitary Constitutional Monarchy | ||
 Beinan - Kingdom of Beinan
|
Xuixi | 110,243,765 | Absolute Monarchy | ||
 Belshek - Confederal States of Belshek
|
Confederation | ||||
 Boaga - Kingdom of Boaga
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Baratza | 35,329,398 | Executive Monarchy | ||
 Bnnu - Emirate of Bnnu
|
Sifaks | 27,364,698 | Absolute Monarchy | ||
 Carelia - Republic of Carelia
|
Revais | 48,492,000 | Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic | ||
 Gostia - Domnia of Gostia
|
Deva | 7,494,310 | Crowned Republic | ||
 Grenzeria - Kingdom of Grenzeria
|
Breisgau | 30,590,085 | Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy | ||
 Illyntheria - Republic of Illyntheria
|
Ethribel | 33,914,066 | 274,018.64 | 124 | Constitutional Parliamentary Republic |
 Irpan - Empire of Irpan
|
Irpan City | 59,128,624 | Constitutional Monarchy | ||
 Jashnagar - Transcendent Kingdom of Jashnagar
|
Yuram | 60,789,542 | 473,902 | 128 | Ecclesiastic-Republic |
 Sylvakia - Republic of Sylvakia
|
Kralovice | 53,756,362 | 622,172.5 | 86.4 | Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic |
 Kiteahu - State of Kiteahu
|
Awanui | 81,521,860 | Authoritarian One-Party State | ||
 Larkonia - Confederated Counties of Largonia
|
Wixpy | 65,786,257 | Federal Republic | ||
 Larova - Grand Duchy of Larova
|
Cellherto | 42,140,527 | Crowned Republic | ||
 Lunderfrau - Matriarchy of Lunderfrau
|
Laubenhugel | 55,914,129 | 257,127.08 | 217 | Absolute Monarchy |
 Lykens - Federal Republic of Lykens
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Lykens | 63,145,498 | 2,016,262.4 | Federal Parliamentary Republic | |
 Manoba - Syndicalist Union of Manoba
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Zyrvek | 48,154,004 | One Party State | ||
 Meronnia - République Fédérale de Mèronie
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Senone | 66,762,700 | Federal Semi-Presidential Republic | ||
 Oceania - Oceanian Republic
|
Annheim | 96,201,987 | Unitary Presidential Republic | ||
 Palai - Autocracy of Palai
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Palai | 1,780,676 | Failed State | ||
 Parthonopia - Kingdom of Parthonopia
|
Ancona | 123,891,908 | 406,603.98 | 305 | Absolute Monarchy |
 Pohjrahvad - Confederation of Pohjrahvad
|
Chidieberea | Failed State | |||
 Produzland - Kingdom of Produzland
|
Burlon | 61,432,763 | 434,622.52 | 141 | Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
 Radea - Republic of Radea
|
Eindon | 33,355,099 | Federal Republic | ||
 Ragnia - Republic of Ragnia
|
Herak | 9,015,497 | Presidential Republic | ||
| Ras al-Khaymah - Dawalt of Ras al-Khaymah
|
Khawr Khuwayr | 15,599,008 | Parliamentary Republic | ||
 Sepura - Sepuranese People's Republic
|
Tengākau | 18,913,127 | Dictatorship | ||
 Sierra Ilautó - Republic of Sierra Ilautó
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Amancia | 50,127,281 | Dictatorship | ||
 Sino Manala - Republic of Sino Manala
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Gate | 15,384,571 | Presidential Dictatorship | ||
| Storsnia - United Republic of Storsnia
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Farsund | 36,474,870 | 5,209,169.42 | 7 | Federal Parliamentary Republic |
 Tamazgha - Sultanate of Tamazgha
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Zenaga | 46,638,392 | Chartered Monarchy | ||
 Tauke Manuye - Empire of Tauke Manuye
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Botau | 59,380,605 | Absolute Monarchy | ||
 Tia Regness - Nationalist Republic of Tia Regness
|
Krytov | 51,480,475 | One-Party Nationalist State | ||
 TSPR - Tanaya Soviet People's Republic
|
Plamen | 165,808,265 | Council Republic | ||
 Tumbra - Federal Republic of Tumbra
|
Straton | 88,119,648 | Federal Republic | ||
| Vasturia - Most Serene Republic of Vasturia
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Ullelfrborg | 41,100,963 | Dominant-party council democracy | ||
 Velkanika - People's Republic of Velkanika
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Kuvongrad | 74,467,456 | Single-party Federal Socialist Republic | ||
 Veransk - Principality of Veransk
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Kalizgrad | 2,959,850 | Absolute Monarchy | ||
 Winst - Republic of Winst
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Silvus | 86,562,241 | 640,940.86 | 135 | Unitary Parliamentary Republic |
 Ystrakhistan - Republic of Ystrakhistan
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Kzen Almair | 5,445,102 | Presidential Republic |
Religions
Religions that have a sizable following in Greater Olympus
- Anomai- A panentheistic faith originating in Jashnagar that is concerned with the transcendence of the individual and soul. Maists seek to leave the most positive impact by exhibiting Rasa, or virtue, as they view existence as never ending. Maism is split into distinct schools and is notable for a religious state in Jashnagar.
- Beoin- A monotheistic faith based around the teachings of the Prophet Beo. Beoin has diversified from it's origins leading to various sects forming due to political and religious reasons. Some sects follow Magi as a religious leader while others are more decentralized. Beoin is therefore more a collection of religious movements based on the teachings of Beo.
- Eventualism- A nontheistic faith originating in Tero Malstreciga and based on the concept of Teleturgy, devised by Beckett Katida in 1949. Eventualists believe that each individual has an inner Ego, similar to the concept of a soul, which is the real self. The Ego can be Empowered by a system of Auditing, which removes Impediments which Eventualists believe weaken the Ego. The Eventualist Movement is a centralized organization run like a corporation, and is banned as a dangerous cult in several nations.
- Nosoumettrons- A monotheistic faith originating in Meronnia based on the Black Book written by an unknown individual known as the Hanged Man within the faith. Nosoumettrons believe in the existence of the Demiurge, the malevolent creator. The faith was heavily suppressed for its insistence that God is evil and should be resisted.
- Trônisme- A transtheistic faith originating in Meronnia based on the beliefs of classical Druids. The Thronists believe in the existence of nature spirits, fairies, and gods, as well as overarching esoteric existential concepts, though much of the actual Thronist faith is unpracticed by members. The faith is organized into a system of fraternal Lodges and in modern times they are often seen more like an exclusive club than a religion.
Legacy Articles
These are articles of particular merit and associated links that are no longer considered canon within Greater Olympus. These may include articles from previous renditions of the region, or articles from the current version that no longer have relevancy.
Nation Pages
Meronnia Produzland Jashnagar Winst Ackesia