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Ardliss
Ardlisse
Kingdom
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Nickname: 
The Garden Kingdom
Motto(s): 
Dum spiro, pugno
While I breathe, I fight
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Country Ossoria
Founded126 CE
Founded byCoirdhecán mac Déaglán
CapitalArdliss
Government
 • TypeMonarchy
 • KingSenán Ó Corragáin
Area
 • Total156,947 km2 (60,598 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total24,708,169
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
DemonymArdlissi

Ardliss, officially the Kingdom of Ardliss (Ossorian Gaelic: Ríocht na Ardlisse), is a Kingdom of Ossoria located in the eastern portion of the Ossorian Archipelago.

Geography

Ardliss occupies the entirety of the Green Island (Ossorian Gaelic: Oileán Glasa), located in the east 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 Syllan and the Kingdom of Kenlis to the north and the Kingdom of Dídean and Kingdom of Firada to the west.

The geography of their island consists primarily of fertile lowlands pierced by slow-moving rivers, which combine to make the kingdom the primary breadbasket of the Home Islands.

History

Demographics

The 2010 census reported the population of Ardliss at 24,708,169, making the kingdom the second-most populated in the Realm, second only to the Kingdom of Kenlis. The largest city in Ardliss is the city of Ardliss, which is also the capital of the kingdom. The next-largest cities are Carbad, Iúraigh, and Trileac.

Economy

The kingdom's economy is primarily driven by the agricultural sector. Staple crops, fruit and vegetables are important agricultural products grown in the kingdom, taking advantage of the island's fertile soil conditions. The cities of Ardliss and Carbad are the main industrial and transshipping centers for the kingdom.

Politics

Administrative divisions

The kingdom is divided into 17 Duchies, of which 4 are Grand Duchies whose borders represent the traditional regions of the kingdom. These are sub-divided into 70 Counties, and finally into 212 Viscounties and Baronies.

Symbols

  • Beverage: Stout
  • Bird: Harrier
  • Emblem: Spear
  • Flower: Carnation
  • Gemstone: Ruby
  • Metal: Iron
  • Motto: Dum spiro, pugno: While I breathe, I fight
  • Nickname: The Garden Kingdom
  • Tree: Apple