Pitreas
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Queendom of the Pitrean peoples | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Capital | Pitrana |
| Official languages | Pitrean |
| Ethnic groups | |
| Religion | Pantheon of Sahravien 67%, None 23%, Other 6%, Multiple1 4% |
| Demonym(s) | Pitrean, Pitresian |
| Government | Hybrid Presidential Republic2 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,350,451 km2 (521,412 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 72,426,125 |
| Currency | Vers (⋏) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | right-side |
| Calling code | +529 |
| Internet TLD | .pas |
Pitreas (Pitrean: [pɪtre'a]), officially the Queendom of the Pitrean peoples, is an island nation in the western half of the Dragon Sea, with Dyste and Glaristant as its closest neighbors to its east. Resting near the equator of the region of Mystria, its landscape is primarily dominated by a combination of hot deserts and mountainous tundra, rendering a significant portion of the island poorly habitable. The nation is home to a variety of both native and migrated ethnic groups, including Murimi, Septa, Lamia, Borades, Avians, and Humans. In spite of its official name, and the head of state bearing the title of Queen, the Pitrean political system is considered a presidential republic and is led by a democratically elected federal government. Due to the harsh environment, the population of Pitreas is heavily urbanized, centered around cities such as Pitrana, Metrana, and Saribul-Arksath.
Etymology
The Common name Pitreas is derived from the Pitrean words "Pithen", meaning a circular or spherical shape, and "Sath", meaning sand. This name likely references the popular notion that Pitreas has a circular desert, as the primary features of the nation are the mountain ranges near its borders, containing a hot desert climate on the inside. This notion is further supported by the nations' palace resting in the centre of the nation, further adding to the notion.
The nations' historic name, Sahravien, is likely derived from either the name of its continent or the primary religion of Pitreas, the Pantheon of Sahravien. The word Sahravien is presumed to be an import from a foreign language from the nations' days before its unification as a singular state.
Notes
1Of the 4% of census respondents answering "Multiple", 31% responded with the combination of Pantheon of Sahravien and Fiorina, 28% responded with the combination of Pantheon of Sahravien and Warrior Trinity, 3% responded with all three of the above, and 38% reported other combinations of religion.
2While the nation officially names itself a queendom, the primary legislative body is a democratic federal government. The official name of the choice is mere tradition, and the monarch is democratically elected and removed, the latter under certain conditions.