Suroikoia
| Population | c. 419 million |
|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $24,988,817,100,000 |
| Demonym | Suroikoian |
| Countries | 6 |
| Languages | 4 widely-spoken |
| Largest cities |  São Lenoas,
Carinansia Anáheiro, Carinansia Séoyan, Carinansia Garanza, Monteguerias La Enstel, Carinansia |
Suroikoia is one of the primary continents on Tecia, distinguished by its diverse geography and rich history. Geographically, Suroikoia is bounded by several major water bodies. To the north lies the homogenous Noroikoia, while the expansive Ganacier Ocean stretches along its western periphery. The continent's southern and eastern edges are washed by the warm waters of the Nansano Ocean. In terms of distinct continental proximity, Alteria, another significant landmass of Tecia, is the nearest neighbour to Suroikoia, and it can be reached by crossing the Nansano ocean. This proximity has influenced historical trade, migration, and various interactions between the two continents over millennia, facilitating early migration to Oikoia, and the transit of millions from Alteria to the country throughout the colonial period.
Etymology
The name 'Suroikoia' means 'South Oikoia' in the Carinansian language, and has been adapted across languages to refer to southern Oikoia, as a short form name, which has become the predominant term for the continent since early talks of Suroikoian unification. The term 'Oikoia' is derived from 'Oikeya', meaning 'central hearth' in the Nomati language. The hearth has strong connotations with the concept of home in the Nomati culture, a translation with this context in mind would transcribe 'Oikeya' as the 'brotherland'.
Geography
Regions
Countries
The list below includes the countries falling even partially under any of the various common definitions of Suroikoia, geographic or political.
| Country | Map | Head of State | Head of Government | Population | Capital | Largest city | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aparicia | Carlos III | Andrés Pinto | 14,315,769 | Balava | Cantagona | ||
| Carinansia
|
Jeremías Escribano | 419296148 | Nojawa | São Lenoas | |||
| Kostona | Iulio Leonte | Ines Xirau | 444,217 | Oracestra | |||
| Maharlika | Juan José Palau | Jonathan Mastache | 23,854,730 | Plaso | El Asirales | ||
| Monteguerias
|
Pedro I | Juliana Piquier | 52,615,067 | Santa Lilian | Garanza | ||
| Ochamina | Ignacio II | Valery Montenegro | 10,150,641 | Yaltad | |||
Largest cities
Of the region’s five largest cities, four are in Carinansia, of the ten largest, eight are in Carinansia, and of the twenty largest, seventeen are in Carinansia. Of the twenty largest, Monteguerias is home to two, and Maharlika is home to one.
History
Hakisphere
The Hakisphere, also known as the Carinansian cultural sphere, South Oikoian cultural sphere, or the Arecár, encompasses multiple countries in South Oikoia that historically were heavily influenced by Carinansian culture, norms and traditions. According to the modern academic consensus, the Hakisphere comprises the entirety of Suroikoia. Other definitions may exclude Kostona and Maharlika, largely due the limited historical Carinansian influences compared to other nearby states.