Aeolia

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Republic of Aeolia
Vespasian: Repubblica Eolia
Povelian: Repùblega de Eolia
Flag of Republic of Aeolia
Coat of arms of Republic of Aeolia
Motto(s): 
Pax tibi Marce, evangelista meus
"Peace be to you Mark, my evangelist"
■ – Aeolia ■ – Etruria
– Aeolia Etruria
CountryEtruria
StatusConstituent state within a Federation
Annexation in Etruria1786
Constituent State1889
CapitalPorto di Sotirio
Government
 • TypeParliamentary republic in a federation
 • BodyState Assembly
 • Prefect of StateLuciano Giustiniani (MT)
 • Deputy PrefectSerenella Capri (MT)
Area
 • Total12,348.31 km2 (4,767.71 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • TotalIncrease 1,128,553
 • Density91.39/km2 (236.7/sq mi)
DemonymAeolian
GDP
 • Total$ million
 • Per capita$
Area code+101
Official languagesVespasian
Patron saintSaint Mark

Aeolia, officially, the Republic of Aeolia (Vespasian: Repubblica Eolia; Povelian: Repùblega de Eolia) is an island located in the Bay of Povelia and is a constituent state of the United Etrurian Federation, it is comprised of several islands, the largest being Aeolia, followed by Santa Eufemia, San Carlo, Ogliastra and Tavolara. The state is separated from the Etrurian mainland via the Straits of Accadia located 89 miles to the east. At 12,348.31 km2 (4,767.71 sq mi) it is the second smallest state in Etruria, ahead of Il Dogado. Its capital and largest city is Porto di Sotirio, and the total population is estimated to 1.128 million.

The islands have been inhabited by humans since the paleolithic, evidence of an organised civilisation has been regularly documented with monolithic sites dated to as early as 10,000 BC. This civilisation would prosper until around 700 BC when the islands were colonised by Classical Piraea, they would see numerous Piraean colonies and infrastructure built which effectively ended the existence of the Pre-Piraean civilisation. Under Piraean control, the island would also serve as a major maritime hub for Piraea's network of cities and outposts across the Solarian Sea and Acheolian Sea. In 215 BC, using instability in Piraea as justification, the Solarian Republic seized control of Aeolia and its smaller islands and incorporated the archepelago as a Provinicia Senatoria. The island's rich soil and copper deposits were rapidly exploited by the Solarians, the island was also significantly militarised by the Solarians, with a large number of shipyards and castras constructed.

Following the collapse of the Solarian Empire, the island fell under the control of local Solarian officials who moved to establish the Duchy of Aeolia in 477 AD, however, its independence would be short-lived with the expansion of the Verliquoian Empire, which seized much of coastal Etruria. The island would remain under Verliquoian control until it was ceded to the newly independent Republic of Andora in 1098, however, this would later bring conflict to the islands as Andora struggled to maintain control against the Exalted Republic of Povelia. In 1304, the Aeolian War resulted in the complete annexation of the archepelago into Povelia which in turn constructed a number of fortresses and harbours to protect the maritime entry into the Bay of Povelia. Aeolia would serve a prominent role within the Povelian dominated trade network across the Solarian and Acheolian Seas, leaving a permament linguistic and archtitectural legacy. Aeolia is the only other state in Etruria to speak the Povelian dialect of Vespasian besides Veratia and Il Dogado. Under Povelian rule, the island would occassionally suffer raids by the Gorsanid Empire and Tsabaran corsairs. In 1786, the island alongside Povelian Republic was annexed into the Etrurian First Republic, it would be the sight of the Battle of Ceres Point in 1787. Many revolutionary leaders, including Francesco Cassio Cacciarelli were exiled to the island following the Caltrini restoration in 1810.

Today, Aeolia is a popular tourist destination and is a major hub for the Etrurian Defence Force, including the Piastra Training Grounds, Castelvetrano naval base, Porto di Sotirio Arsenal and its historical hosting of the Poseidone anchorage.

History

Ancient tribes

Piraean colonisation

Solarian conquest

Solarian Empire

Duchy of Aeolia

Middle ages

Povelian rule

Etrurian Republic and unification

Modern

20th and 21st centuries

Government

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Geography

Climate

Demographics

Urbanisation

Economy

Culture

Tourism