Zuvikija

Republic of Perkunia Perkunzmeja
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Tall We Stand
Status	Independent
Capital and	Maznas
Official languages	Dolch, Ahran Latin, Ras
Recognised national languages	Perkunian
Recognised regional languages	Raskian, Dolch , Ahranan
Government	Presidential Republic
• President	Leonas Birmovas
Population
• Estimate	6,732,231 (2022)
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	100,525,673,292
• Per capita	14,923

The Republic of Perkunia is a Republic primarily situated within the Perkunia Valley. The country borders Baltica, Hugostan, Vokescha and Ulgistan. Throughout its history, Perkunia has always acted like a no man's land between Baltica and the Ahranian Empire, and the two would fight heavily over the control of the region. Being a valley, Perkunia was naturally surrounded by hills and mountains, which made holding it a pretty advantageous position. For about a hundred years, it was under the full control of the Ahranian Empire, but would be able to achieve Independence during the great Independence wars of Central Argis. This saw the young nation transform into a republic, which at the time was quite rare. Due to its advantageous position, it avoided invasion from Baltica and its other neighbours. The nation's capital, Maznas, rests on the Balandeli river, which flows through the central Perkunian lowlands and eventually Baltica, where it drains into the Amber Lake. This river has fueled Perkunias recent economic boom, which has seen the nation expand its manufacturing sector exponentially. Currently, its largest industries remain its ever-growing steel refining Industry and its still developing automobile industry.

Etymology

The nation's name "Perkunia" originates from the Perkunia valley, where most of the nation resides. The actual name "Perkunia" is somewhat mysterious, and has many supposed origins. One theory is that it originates from the Baltian war god, Perkanis, and that the region was named Perkunia (Land of Perkanis) because it was constantly at war. Another theory is that the name comes from the Ahranans who came to occupy the region and that they named the area "Perkunia" because the local inhabitants referred to themselves as "Perkanis" or "Children of War". Both theories remain popular, but Historians cant agree on which may be true.