Dídean
Dídean
Dídean | |
|---|---|
Kingdom | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname: The Marble Kingdom | |
| Motto(s): Semper constans et fidelis Ever constant and faithful | |
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| Country |  Ossoria |
| Founded | 164 BCE |
| Founded by | Eterscél mac Cúán |
| Capital | Cabhán |
| Government | |
| • Type | Monarchy |
| • King | Lonán Ó Ruairc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,125 km2 (3,523 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,451,105 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Dídeanai |
Dídean, officially the Kingdom of Dídean (Dòrnachai Gaelic: Ríocht na Dídean), is a Kingdom of Ossoria located in the western portion of the Ossorian Archipelago in the middle of the Heartwater.
Geography
Dídean occupies the entirety of Heart Island (Ossorian Gaelic: Oileán an Chroí), located in the west of the Ossorian Archipelago, as well as a number of nearby islands. This location means that the kingdom shares a maritime border with the Kingdom of Kenlis to the north, the Kingdom of Ardliss to the east, and the Kingdom of Firada to the south.
History
Demographics
The 2010 census reported the population of Dídean at 1,451,105, making the kingdom the eighth-most populated in the Realm. The largest city in Dídean is the city of Cabhán, which is also the capital of the kingdom. The next-largest city is Lathrach.
Economy
The kingdom's economy is primarily driven by the mining and service sectors. Iron ore, copper, silver, limestone and marble are important mining and processing industries for the kingdom. The city of Cabhán is the main harbor and transshipping center for the kingdom.
Politics
Symbols
- Beverage: Barley wine
- Bird: Kestrel
- Emblem: Horse
- Flower: Dogwood
- Gemstone: Golden beryl
- Metal: Silver
- Motto: Semper constans et fidelis - Ever constant and faithful
- Nickname: The Marble Kingdom
- Tree: Dogwood