Greater Olympus

Greater Olympus

Area	XXX km2 XXX sq mi
Population	1,779,224,672‬
Population density	XX/km2 (XX/sq mi)
Countries	See Nations
Languages	Various
Largest cities	Various

Olympus is a planet located in the Olympian Solar System, which consists of 8 planets. These are, in order of closest to the sun; Hermes, Aphrodite, Greater Olympus, Ares, Zeus, Cronos, Poseidon, and Hades. Greater Olympus also has one moon and it's only natural satellite, Selene. Olympus along with the rest of the Olympian Solar System was formed billions of years ago from a solar nebula. Olympus has a long history of development from the earliest microscopic organisms to the now large nation-states that inhibit it today. Today over a billion people depend on Olympus's abundant natural resources and varied biosphere. Humans have developed many diverse cultures and societes; politically there are over 40‬ nations.

History

See Also Timeline of World History (Greater Olympus)

The History of Olympus follows a somewhat similar path as Earth has up until about the Medieval Era. The largest distinction between Earth and Olympus emerge from this time period. Unlike Earth there was no “Great Divergence” between one continent and the rest nor was a “new world” discovered. Instead the sharing of ideas following innovations in ship building sparked an era of rational thought not unlike the renaissance and enlightenment throughout the world. The industrial revolution had heartlands throughout the world as industries collected themselves in dispersed pockets. That is not to say that this is a world of peace but it has kept the world far more fractured than our own. Regional powers exist but none strong enough to truly unite a region under its control. Superpowers have not risen from great empires and colonization as we know it, is a rare sight. Yes Olympus is similar to our own world but at the same time quite unique.

Geography

Continents

The following is a list of the 7 internationally officially recognized continents, as well as Kyros.

	Name	Largest country	Population	Landmass
	Kanchaka	Abutu	120,659,481	TBA km²
	Kyros	N/A	0	TBA km²
	Lira	Ackesia	563,521,994‬	TBA km²
	Lov'anika	N/A	105,184,667	TBA km²
	Meridiq	Kaitaine	185,570,196	TBA km²
	Mu-kal	N/A	372,370,289	TBA km²
	Neris	N/A	79,000,000	TBA km²
	Nori	Storsnia	352,918,045‬	TBA km²
	Total	Storsnia	1,779,224,672‬	TBA km²

Nations

The following are all the internationally recognized, independent countries currently in the world.

Short and formal names	Capital	Population	Area (km²)	Density (km²)	Government
Abutu - Republic of Abutu	Kansoso				Military Dictatorship
Ackesia - Greater Ackesian Republic	Beldon	60,942,823	3,738,263.1	16.3	Unitary Presidential Republic
Al-Meriq - Sultanate of Al-Meriq	Djerb				Absolute Monarchy
Altair - The Altarian Empire	Altair				Federal Republic under a Military Junta
Arideo - Kingdom of Arideo	Gvardio de Monteto		178,165.74		Absolute Monarchy
Ascolla-East Ternev - United Kingdoms of Ascolla-East Ternev	Tardania	41,874,284			Constitutional Diarchy
Bnnu - Kingdom of Bnnu	Sifaks				Absolute Monarchy
Carelia - Republic of Carelia	Revais	62,849,200	1,093,527	57	Federal Presidential Republic
Choclyic - Free Lands of Choclyic	Cocacao				N/A
Grenzeria - Kingdom of Grenzeria	Breisgau				Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Jashnagar - Transcendent Kingdom of Jashnagar	Yuram	60,789,542	473,902	128	Ecclesiastic-Republic
Kaitaine - Theocracy of Kaitaine	Arrakeen				Theocracy
Karodova - Republic of Karodova	Wisłonicz	64,256,372	622,172.5	103.3	Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
Kiteahu - State of Kiteahu	Awanui				Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Larova - Grand Duchy of Larova	Cellherto	32,778,431			Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Lunderfrau - Matriarchy of Lunderfrau	Laubenhugel	55,914,129	257,127.08	217	Absolute Monarchy
Lykens - Federal Republic of Lykens	Lykens		2,016,262.4		Federal Parliamentary Republic
Meronnia - République Fédérale de Mèronie	Senone	53,410,200	646,571.4	82.6	Federal Semi-Presidential Republic
Nunavestland - Democratic People's Republic of Nunavestland	Katimaq				Multi-Party Socialist Republic
Oceania - The Oceanian Republic	Annheim				Unitary Presidential Republic
Parthonopia - Kingdom of Parthonopia	Ancona	123,891,908	406,603.98	305	Unicameral Federal Monarchy
Produzland - Kingdom of Produzland	Burlon	61,432,763	434,622.52	141	Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Sepura - Sepuranese People's Republic	Tengākau				Dictatorship
Sino Manala - Republic of Sino Manala	Gate				Presidential Dictatorship
Storsnia - United Republic of Storsnia	Farsund	36,474,870	5,209,169.42	7	Federal Parliamentary Republic
Tauke Manuye - Empire of Tauke Manuye	Tauke Dane Botau				Absolute Monarchy
Tero Malstreciga - Respubliko Tero Malstreciga	Urbo de Liberico				Unitary Presidential Republic
TSPR - Tanaya Soviet People's Republic	Plamen				Council Republic
Valley Green - Federal Republic of Valley Green	Van Der Stam				Federal Parliamentary Republic
Velkanika - People's Republic of Velkanika	Kuvongrad				Single-party Federal Socialist Republic
Winst - Republic of Winst	Silvus	86,562,241	640,940.86	135	Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Zanaro - Zanarite Commonwealth	Torman				Federal Monarchy

Religions

Religions that have a sizable following in Greater Olympus

• Anomai- A panentheistic faith originating in Jashnagar that is concerned with the transcendence of the individual and soul. Maists seek to leave the most positive impact by exhibiting Rasa, or virtue, as they view existence as never ending. Maism is split into distinct schools and is notable for a religious state in Jashnagar.

• Beoin- A monotheistic faith based around the teachings of the Prophet Beo. Beoin has diversified from it's origins leading to various sects forming due to political and religious reasons. Some sects follow Magi as a religious leader while others are more decentralized. Beoin is therefore more a collection of religious movements based on the teachings of Beo.

• Eventualism- A nontheistic faith originating in Tero Malstreciga and based on the concept of Teleturgy, devised by Beckett Katida in 1949. Eventualists believe that each individual has an inner Ego, similar to the concept of a soul, which is the real self. The Ego can be Empowered by a system of Auditing, which removes Impediments which Eventualists believe weaken the Ego. The Eventualist Movement is a centralized organization run like a corporation, and is banned as a dangerous cult in several nations.

• Nosoumettrons- A monotheistic faith originating in Meronnia based on the Black Book written by an unknown individual known as the Hanged Man within the faith. Nosoumettrons believe in the existence of the Demiurge, the malevolent creator. The faith was heavily suppressed for its insistence that God is evil and should be resisted.

• Soriven- A polytheistic faith originating in Zanaro and based on the teachings of Kuruss Minimo. The primary goal of the Soriven faith is to live in accordance with Chi'Kaijii, or living in harmony with nature to attain enlightenment and escape the cycle of reincarnation. There are several major Soriven traditions. Each tradition shares the same overall beliefs and cosmology but have different rituals, practices and emphasize different aspects of the faith.

• Trônisme- A transtheistic faith originating in Meronnia based on the beliefs of classical Druids. The Thronists believe in the existence of nature spirits, fairies, and gods, as well as overarching esoteric existential concepts, though much of the actual Thronist faith is unpracticed by members. The faith is organized into a system of fraternal Lodges and in modern times they are often seen more like an exclusive club than a religion.

Notes

1.^ Number is subject to change as more citizens join GO.

2.^ Name pending approval.

3.^ No permanent population due to its arctic nature.