Charville

Charvillean Republic       Karvilensk Republikk (Oanthanian) Karvvilik a-ty Saaoki (Distani) Republică Charvilleană (Fendiralian)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Toleranse, Utholdonhett, Styrken "Tolerance, Perseverance, Strength"
Charville (dark green) on a map centred on South Laurentia
Capital and largest city	Aenva
Official languages	Oanthanian Distani Daralnian Fendiralian
Ethnic groups (2024 census)	89% Charvillean —72% Oanthanian —13% Distani —1% Other Indigenous, including Highlanders and Dietten First Nations —3% Other 9% Fendiralian 2% non-Charvillean
Government	Federal parliamentary republic
• President	Tomas Halvorson
• Prime Minister	Frances Øksendal
Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	Forsemling
• Lower house	Rådmennget
Establishment
• Unification of Oanthan and Distan	August 3, 1702
• Monarchy abolished	December 26, 1922
• Constitution	August 3, 1923
Area
• Total	1,864,067 km2 (719,720 sq mi)
• Water (%)	3.06
• Total land	1,807,016 km2 (697,693 sq mi)
Population
• 2024 census	43,340,709
• Density	30.7/km2 (79.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	R1.818 Trillion
• Per capita	R41,459
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	R1.285 Trillion
• Per capita	R29,304
Gini (2024)	36.8 medium
HDI (2024)	0.879 very high
Currency	Rova (RVA)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Central Laurentian Time) UTC+1 (CFT Time)
• Summer (DST)	-7 (Central Laurentian Summer Time)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+85
Internet TLD	.cv

The Charvillean Republic, commonly known as Charville (Oanthanian: Karvilik) is a sovereign country located in central South Laurentia. It borders the Celtics and the 7 Unions to the west and southwest respectively, and Daraln to the east. The Elisian Ocean is to the south, whilst the Strait of Laurentia is to the north. Charville is also comprised of one overseas territory in south-east Elisia, Charvillean Fendiralia, bordering the Fleet of Oceans and Fendiralia, and looking out into the Marlos Ocean. The total area of Charville is 1,864,067 sq km (719,716 sq mi), with a population at the 2024 census of 43,340,709. Charville is a federal parliamentary republic with its capital in Aenva, the country's largest city and economic and cultural centre; other major cities include Ekonsas, Dâbucata, Distanisci, Malidae City and Vastonyen.

Indigenous peoples have inhabited what is now Charville for thousands of years, in form of the nations of Distan, the vast Malideen Empire and various other tribes. The nation of Oanthan, with a primarily Nordesian population who had immigrated to South Laurentia over the course of the first millenium, was formed in 625, and with its large army and fast-growing population, completely subsumed the Malideen Empire by the 12th century. Hostility betweeen Distan in the west of modern-day Charville and Oanthan in the east ensued from the point of first contact onwards, and by the 13th century it erupted into full-scale combat between the two nations, sparking a series of conflicts that would later be known as the Three Hundred Years' War. Oanthan prospered in 16th and 17th century Telrova, with rapid economic and cultural growth, whilst Distan, humiliated by territorial losses to the former and widespread civil unrest, began to seek a integration deal with its neighbour to the east.

Oanthan and Distan unified in 1702, creating the federation of Charville. Both royal dynasties continued, ruling in conjuction until they were united by marriage in 1743, creating the singular House of Molvinger. Widespread poverty and economic decline, along with huge losses in the War of the Third Coalition would lead to a civil war in 1919-22, where the Republicans led by Josef Schøien emerged victorious, establishing a semi presidential system and holding the first elections in Charville's history. Distan was granted independence in 1960 after a referendum, but the newly-formed government was immediately usurped by extremist group the Uprising, prompting a Charvillean-led invasion of the country in 1962. Victory against the Uprising was declared in 1965 and a war-torn Distan was admitted back into the federation the same year. The 1970s and 80s saw economic expansion for Charville, growth only halted in recent years by a series of recessions and an week-long invasion by Rex Omnia.

Charville has a high-income economy and a very high human development index rating. The country is known for its large finance industry and high amounts of economic freedom, and performs well in rankings of healthcare and education. The nation, however, suffers from high income inequality and an increase in terrorism in recent years, mainly through extremist group The Third Uprising. Charville is a member of the United Federation of Telrova, the Group of Nations and the Nordesian Union.

Etymology

The name of Charville derives from a word in the long-extinct Malideen language meaning 'two states': 'carvelli'. In a conference in 1698 that would begin the gradual unification of the nations of Oanthan and Distani, Oanthani minister Ulf Kaareson recalled the word from a history lecture several years prior, vocalising it as it would be pronounced in Oanthani: 'Charville'. The name stuck, and was used as a placeholder for the future country in the period leading up to the 1702 unification, and eventually for the country itself. Citizens of Charville are known as 'Charvilleans' but are sometimes informally called 'Chars'.

History

Prehistory (before the 4th century)

Charville

Republic and contemparary period (1922-present)

Queen Oline, citing old age and stress from over 50 years of rule, abdicated from the throne in 1873 and was succeeded by her eldest son Ingolf. During his short reign of 3 years, Ingolf would pass discriminatr

Fighting broke out in February 1919, starting what would later be known as the First Charvillean Civil War. Having secured Distan and with growing support from the Charvillean working class, the Republicans pushed west into Malidae. Although outnumbered, the Royalists (comprised of most of the army and supporters of King John IV) were better trained and equipped, and won the majority of battles during 1919 and early 1920. Facing defeat, stepped down as Republican leader and was replaced by the revolutionary Josef Svensen. He employed foreign mercenaries and volunteers, restructured the Republican army and persuaded top Charvillean army generals to defect to his course. The retaking of Malidae City to the Republicans in October 1920 after a three-month siege marked a turning point in the war; Ekonsas was secured by Republican forces in March 1921, and in the other side of the country, Port Dietten in April, and Vastonyen in August. The decisive Republican victory and death of Royalist commander Crown Prince Karl at the Battle of Ordavik in January 1922 destroyed any chance of Royalist victory, and King John IV and his family fled to Socialist Platypus in March the same year. The majority of Royalist forces, however, would only surrender after Republicans took Aenva in April, with the Svensen declaring victory on 11 May 1922.

The Republicans began to implement their ideals of democracy, albeit set back by the divided and bankrupt nation they inherited.

Geography

Adminstrative divisions

Province	Capital	Chief Minister	Area (km2)	Population	Density (people/km2)	GDP	GDP per capita	HDI
Distan	Distanisci		106,944	6,633,628	62.0	R224 Billion	R36,103	0.848
Kaerhavnsund	Dâbucuta	Luca Bumbescu		4,790,316		R71 Billion	R12,448	0.715
North Oanthan	Vastonyen			4,607,077		R199 Billion	R43,148	0.905
Dietten	Port Dietten			4,090,525		R174 Billion	R42,537	0.900
Mansøorland	Åleske			3,917,334		R171 Billion	R43,589	0.902
Malidae	Malidae City			3,707,711		R149 Billion	R40,220	0.870
King Aasmund Island	Entälje			1,728,864		R85 Billion	R49,322	0.918
The Highlands	Annukk			389,964		R13 Billion	R33,208	0.831

Didrik Stokkan, Anthoni Baardsen Annukk, Entälje, Åleske

Demographics

Population and major cities

Largest in Charville As of the 2024 census
	Rank	Name	Province	Pop.
Aenva Ekonsas	1	Aenva	Aenva City	5,440,139	Dâbucuta Distanisci
	2	Ekonsas	South Oanthan	1,738,114
	3	Dâbucuta	Charvillean Fendiralia	1,630,092
	4	Distanisci	Distan	1,218,421
	5	Malidae City	Malidae	1,009,135
	6	Vastonyen	North Oanthan	744,199
	7	Port Dietten	Dietten	680,855
	8	Oravibis	Charvillean Fendiralia	644,811
	9	[[]]	Mansøorland
	10	[[]]	Distan