Zona Umida

Federal Republic of Zona Umida Federa Republika am Zona Umida (Gallese) Federa Republisa û Zona Umida (Namese)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Peace and Divinity
Anthem: "My land!"
The location of Zona Umida on the globe.
Capital	Sediya
Largest	Anapa
Official languages	Common Gallese Namese
Ethnic groups	Riamese (48.12%) Gallese (36.38%) Namese (12.4%)
Religion	Riamese Orthodoxy
Demonym(s)	Zona Umidan Umidan
Government	Federal presidential republic
• President	Sebastian Michelle
Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	Senate
Establishment
• Formation of the Gallese Kingdom	1149
• Conquered by the Riamese	Early 15th century
• Incorporated into the Riamese crown	15th century
• Guaranteed independence by Riamo	1880
Area
•	522,867.60 km2 (201,880.31 sq mi)
Population
• 2020 estimate	28,000,000
• 2018 census	27,968,000
GDP (PPP)	2018 estimate
• Total	219.8 billion
• Per capita	8,140.74$
Gini (2018)	45.48 medium
Currency	Umidan hull (UH)
Time zone	UTC+5 (UTC)
Date format	mm/dd/yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+299
Internet TLD	.zu

The Federal Republic of Zona Umida (Gallese: Federa Republika am Zona Umida) is a federal presidential republic situated in the region of Nostria in the continent of Astariax, bordering Riamo from the south, Arverynn to the west, Catrallia to the north, and the Nostrian Sea to the east. It consists of 7 islands, the largest being the Nostrian Island which also contains the capital. The capital city is Sediya, which is also the main economic and cultural centre of the country. The nation is commonly split between the Mainland and the Nostrian Archipelago, both geographically, linguistically and culturally. It has territorial control over several islands (excluding the Nostrian Island); those being Bibussila Island, Courtney and Kelton Island, Royalment Island, Kessel Island, Dean's Bay, and Iriltta Island.

The general area of Zona Umida is approxiamently 522,867.60 km² in size, while the size of the Nostrian Island including the sorrounding islands measures to be 118,796 km². As of the 2018 census, the population of Zona Umida is 27,968,000, however sources in 2020 estimate it to have reached 28,000,000.

The territorial structure of Zona Umida includes 27 states, # provinces, and an autonomous region known as the North Nami Republic. The constitution divides the legislature into the legislative, judicial and the executive branch. There is also a main Parliament.

The history of Zona Umida stretches as far back as 3000 BC, where evidence of early human settlements was found along the Mainland's coast and other regions of the country. Initially, the Nostrian Archipelago was ruled by a confederation known as the Umidans, a network of city-states, tribedoms and clans that dates as far back as 600 BC. Zona Umida has also been historically under Riamese control spanning 4 centuries, from the early 15th century up until it was gauranteed independance from Riamo on July 6, 1880.

Since 1880, Zona Umida has been a federal parliamentary republic, and has a legislative assembly. The territorial structure of Zona Umida includes 27 states, # provinces, and an autonomous region known as the North Nami Republic. The constitution divides the legislature into the legislative, judicial and the executive branch. There is also a main Parliament.

Zona Umida is considered to be rich in culture, due to it's long history, diversity, and influence. Most of the population is concentrated in urban areas, with cities such as Anapa, Calinburdhe-Durbling, Dszoslwn and Bayhall being one of the largest.

Etymology

The name 'Zona Umida' translates literally into 'tropical/humid zone' in Old Gallese, referring to the tropical land of the Nostrian Archipelago, and is mentioned as early as the 9th century. Before then, the territory of present-day Zona Umida was called "Gall's Land" (Zona Galeste) in literature.

History

Early history

Evidence of human habitation in Zona Umida dates as long back as the later Chalcolithic period to the Bronze Age, where remanants of metalwork and other archealogicial findings have been excavated, presumabely left behind by the Varamidi culture. Several temples and mounds have also been found, the most notable being the Soffean Temple, dating back to the Middle Bronze age. Metalwork, especially bronze and iron was found in large mining sites and mounds. The Varamidi culture eventually covered the entire Nostrian Archipelago, with evidence of habitation as far as Bibussila Island.

Remains of bronze age items found at an archealogical excavation site in Davai Rena.

Umidan Confederation

Somewhere around 300 BCE, several citystates had began trading with each other, creating a trading network of several varietes of materials. This would empower economic activity, which would result in a boom in economy throughout the Nostrian archipelago. Later in 200 BCE, the Umidan Confederation was formed. This would increase trading in the area and further strengthening diplomatic ties. The most populous citystate was Davai Rena, and is considered by historians to be the cultural and economic center of the confederacy at that time. In 10 AD, the Hirethian Empire commenced a large-scale invasion of the confederacy, resulting in a massive collapse and Davai Rena being severely sacked and pillaged. For the remainder up until the Hirethian Empire's collapse, the Nostrian Archipelago would largely be sparsely habitated and Davai Rena had never recovered its population.

Hirethian occupation

Throughout the entire span of the Hirethian Empire until its collapse, the modern-day territory of Zona Umida would be largely occupied by them. Looking to re-establish the once prosperous trading route, they began re-opening the several mines found across the Nostrian Archipelago and began trading the materials with other civilizations, this allowed for the local economy in the area to prosper once again. In the 12 BC, they settled the city of Nostriopole, located in on the northwestern tip of the Nostrian Island. Due to its close proximity to several mines and easy port access, the city flourished immensly. Several buildings have been excavated, including temples, schools, libraries and hospitals.

The ancient city of Nostriopole.