Dídean

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Dídean
Dídean
Kingdom
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Nickname: 
The Stone Kingdom
Motto(s): 
Semper constans et fidelis
Ever constant and faithful
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Country Ossoria
Founded164 BCE
Founded byEterscél mac Cúán
CapitalCabhán
Government
 • TypeMonarchy
 • KingLonán Ó Ruairc
Area
 • Total9,125 km2 (3,523 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,451,105
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
DemonymDídeanai

Dídean, officially the Kingdom of Dídean (Ossorian 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, tin, zinc, gold, and limestone are important mineral resources extracted in 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: Tin
  • Motto: Semper constans et fidelis - Ever constant and faithful
  • Nickname: The Stone Kingdom
  • Tree: Dogwood