Eurth

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Introduction

Eurth

Photograph of Eurth, taken during the EOS munar mission in 1973
Orbital characteristics
Semi-major axis	149598023 km (92955902 mi; 1.00000102 AU)
Eccentricity	0.0167086
Orbital period	365.256363004 d (1.00001742096 yr)
Satellite of	Sun
Physical characteristics
Mean radius	6371.0 km (3958.8 mi)
Surface area	510072000 km2 (196940000 sq mi)
Volume	1.08321×1012 km3 (2.59876×1011 cu mi)
Mass	5.97237×1024 kg (1.31668×1025 lb)
Mean density	5.514 g/cm3 (0.1992 lb/cu in)
Surface gravity	9.807 m/s2 (1 g; 32.18 ft/s2)
Escape velocity	11.186 km/s (40270 km/h; 25020 mph)
Axial tilt	23.4392811°
Atmosphere
Surface pressure	1 atm (100 kPa)

Eurth, also known as Earth (Anglish), Alemi (Oharic), or Aerta (Alemannisch), is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is the only heavenly body in the cosmos known to accommodate life. There are eight million types of animals and plants in the Wurld. Eight million different solutions to staying alive. Scientific analysis and radiometric determination have concluded that Eurth developed over 4 billion years ago. The Eurth rotates around the Sun in 365 and ¼ days, a period commonly accepted as Eurth year. The seasons are formed by the inclination of the rotational axis in the direction of the orbital surface.

The Mun is an astronomical body that orbits planet Eurth. It is Eurth's only stable natural satellite. The gravitational relation between Eurth and the Mun has many effects: it causes oceanic tides, stabilisation of the planetary axis, and gradual reduction of Eurth's spin. Eurth is the most solid planet in the Sunnar System, and the largest of the Eurrestrial planets.

The wurld contains a large variety of nations where the people speak many languages, such as Anglish, Laimiaic, Fragran, Adapton Aromance, Suverin, Oharic, and Iverican. They also speak thousands of other languages. According to the latest census data, the Eurth is home to about 5 billion human beings.

Etymology

The current Anglish word Eurth evolved from an earlier variant of Early Anglish or Old Alemmanisch. The earliest sources mention Erda, Eorðe or Jörð as a translation of Gaia in Occidental Arhoman, and Erta or Eltus in East-Arhoman. In this context, it refers to the ground or dry soil in contrast to the wet sea. In Oharic the word Alemi translates to “wurld.”

In earlier centuries, the name “Europa” was sometimes used interchangeably to refer to the entire planet. However, it only encompasses the northeastern landmass. This was a symptom of old Eurocentric arrogance. As a response to this Eurocentrism, in the 19th century the labels of “Old Wurld” and “New Wurld” were introduced.

Geography

Continents

Eurth has an approximate total land area of 131,750,000 km² (50,870,000 sq mi). The remaining 74.17% is covered by water. The land is divided into seven continents. A continent is one of several very large landmasses of the wurld. Identified by convention rather than any strict criteria, we commonly regard up to seven regions as continents. Ordered alphabetically, these continents are: Alharu, Antargis, Argis, Aurelia, Europa, Marenesia and Thalassa. The three continental landmasses of Alharu, Argis and Aurelia are also called the New Wurld. In contrast, Europa is called the Old Wurld.

Map of the Continents		Continent	Approx. total area
Alharu Antargis Argis Aurelia Europa Marenesia Thalassa Adisi Ocean Adlantic Ocean Argic Ocean Oriental Ocean		Alharu	32,400,000 km2 (12,500,000 sq mi)
		Antargis	17,800,000 km2 (6,900,000 sq mi)
		Argis	17,200,000 km2 (6,600,000 sq mi)
		Aurelia	13,500,000 km2 (5,200,000 sq mi)
		Europa	40,500,000 km2 (15,600,000 sq mi)
		Marenesia	6,500,000 km2 (2,500,000 sq mi)
		Thalassa	3,850,000 km2 (1,490,000 sq mi)

• Alharu means “hot” in Sahrabic. The continent is located between Argis and Aurelia. Much of the Alharun coast was colonised, though parts of it did manage to resist and prosper under indigenous cultures, such as the southern highlands and the massive inland desert. Alharu can be classified as a second-wurld region, with an average GDP per capita of less than $25,000.
• Antargis means “opposite of Argis.” The continent encompasses the South Pole. Interestingly, a peninsula of the continent is warm enough to be inhabited year-round. The rest of the continent is divided among several powers, with a portion of it being an international zone where any state can build research facilities. Stationing military forces on the continent is prohibited by international treaty.
• Argis means “white” in Proto-Europan. It is the northernmost continent. Many states here are inspired by Europa and are populated by Aroman or Buranian cultures and ethnicities.
• Aurelia means “golden” in Occidental Arhoman. It lies south of Alharu. Though technically part of the Alharun continent, Aurelia developed quite differently. The continent is culturally diverse. It is a generally poor area.
• Europa means “land of the father” in Proto-Europan. It is the northeastern continent. Many states here are inspired by Afro-Eurasia and are populated by cultures and ethnicities of old-wurld origin. Europan nations colonised much of the Eurth. Nowadays, the weakened Europan states are seeking to regain their lost glory.
• Marenesia means “sea islands” in East-Arhoman. Its islands form the bridge between the old Europa and new wurld. Marenesia is very diverse, both culturally and politically.
• Thalassa means “sea” in Occidental Arhoman. It is home to many islands that fill the Oriental Ocean. It is home to islander cultures, who sailed their way across the islands from ancient Europa over Marenesia and across to Argis, Alharu and Aurelia.

Oceans

Wurld map of oceans with approximate boundaries.

Main article: List of bodies of water on Eurth

Eurth is a blue planet. The presence of water on its surface is unique in the Sunnar System. The main bodies of water in the hydrosphere are the oceans. Ancient Aroma describes the existence of Seven Seas. Since the Elevation these are considered to be the seven oceanic bodies of water: Adisi Ocean, Adlantic Ocean (north and south), Antargic Ocean, Argic Ocean and Oriental Ocean (north and south). The deepest underwater location is the $Name Deep of the $Name Trench in the $Select Ocean, with a depth of $Number m ($Number ft). Minor seas include: Azure Sea, Canamo Sea, Dolch Sea, Kosscow Sea, Qingming Sea, Raga Sea, Sunset Sea, Verde Sea, Whanganui Sea, Ygros Sea.

Tectonic plates

Eurth's major plates.

The lithosphere is the solid part of the Eurth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. It is made up of 19 tectonic plates that move and interact with each other in a process known as plate tectonics. These plates are around 125 kilometres (78 mi) thick and can be either oceanic or continental in nature. There are many tectonic plates, and their ages can vary. Some plates may have existed for billions of years, while others may have formed more recently. The major tectonic plates, listed from largest to smallest, include the Antarctic Plate, the Thallasan Plate, and the Arcton Plate.

There is no definitive answer whether some tectonic plates are "fast" or "slow" in their movement, as plate movement can vary depending on the specific location and circumstances. However, generally speaking, plates that are moving more quickly may be more likely to experience more frequent earthquakes, while plates that are moving more slowly may experience fewer earthquakes.

Subduction is a process that occurs when two tectonic plates collide, with one plate being either pushed down or overridden by the other. This process can lead to the formation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes.

Climate

Köppen–Geiger climate map of Eurth.

Af   Am   Aw/As

BWh   BWk   BSh   BSk

Csa   Csb   Csc

Cwa   Cwb   Cwc

Cfa   Cfb   Cfc

Dsa   Dsb   Dsc   Dsd

Dwa   Dwb   Dwc   Dwd

Dfa   Dfb   Dfc   Dfd

ET   EF

Wladimir Köppen introduced his climate classification in the early 20th century. The system forms the basis for climatic regionalisation and glubal modelling. His collaborators and successors later modified it. It is still used by researchers across a widespread range of disciplines. The Köppen climate classification divides the Eurth into five main climate groups. Each group is further divided by seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main climate groups are A (tropical), B (dry), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar).

• The biggest desert. The Paran desert in central Alharu is the largest desert on Eurth.
• The warmest place. The highest natural temperature measured at ground level on Eurth is 52.9 °C at $location in $country.
• The coldest climate. The lowest natural temperature measured at ground level on Eurth is −87.9 °C at Simon Station in Antargis.

Certain fauna and flora thrive in certain regions due to the local climate, including temperature, precipitation, and humidity. These factors influence which plants and animals thrive and which do not. Understanding this link between climate and plant and animal life helps scientists and conservationists grasp the effects of climate change on ecosystems wurldwide.

Eurth's oceans, seas, and other saltwater bodies host marine habitats, which are home to a range of plant and animal life, including coral reefs, kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and more. These biomes are influenced by temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels, which vary based on location and depth. Coral reefs, for example, are found in shallow, warm waters and are home to coral, fish, and invertebrates. The deep sea is a cold, high-pressure, and low-light environment that supports adapted plant and animal life such as deep-water corals, sponges, and bioluminescent fish. Marine biomes are important for providing habitat and contributing to the global climate system, as well as supporting human activities like fishing, tourism, and pharmaceutical production.

History

Eurth map for children.

Main article: History of Eurth

Eurth is the home-wurld of Eumanity, the only known intelligent life in the Euniverse. The earliest eumanoids were the Europithecus afropensis. It appeared about two million years ago and, in several early migrations, it spread throughout southwestern Europa. This region includes such nations as Yuropa, Wajoka, Noble Nykia, Cabarria, and Afropa. It was likely the first euman species to live in a hunter-gatherer society and to control fire. An adaptive and successful species, Europithecus afropensis persisted for more than a million years. They gradually diverged into new species by around 500,000 years ago. Most notable was the Europithecus saharensis, which adapted to live in a savannah-like climate of that time in Abantium.

The history of Eurth has always been at the mercy of its geography. Mountains rise and fall in a cycle of creation and corrosion. Verdant valleys become dry deserts. Rivers flow and flood, or divert and dry up. With time, Eumanity learned to defeat these obstacles. People began to level mountains, terraced slopes with plants, and irrigated the deserts of Amutia or Alharu. Technology allowed the construction of ships to cross the seas, or giant metal birds to climb the skies. But one iceberg can sink the ship, sending a thousand travellers to the bottom of the Adlantic Ocean. And a single hurricane can destroy in one minute a city that took centuries to construct. When rains run too rare, then colossal cities are covered under the sands, as in once-mighty Memopotamia. Or when rain falls too generously, then trees grow to strangle societies, as in Azania. Generations of peoples establish a growing dominance over the Eurth, but their final fate is to become fossils under the fields.

Politics

Countries

Further information: List of countries on Eurth by area and Time zones of Eurth

This is a list of countries and dependent territories on Eurth, capital city, population, continent, and government type. The common consensus is that there are 121 countries on Eurth. Except for Antargis, every land area either belongs to or is claimed by one country or another. The list includes sovereign states, inhabited dependent territories and, in some cases, constituent countries of sovereign states. The population figures do not reflect the practice of countries that report significantly different populations of citizens domestically and overall.

Government type distinguishes between:   Monarchy   Republic   Other

Name	Capital	Population	Continent	Government type
Abantium	Inhlokodolobha	62,000,000	Europa	Theocratic Republic
Adaptus	Novumcastrum	224,540,000	Europa	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Advocatius	Victoires	37,400,000	Aurelia	Federal Parliamentary Republic
Afropa	Dieudonné	15,300,000	Europa	Presidential Republic
Ahrana	Moskovo	27,023,660	Argis	Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Diarchy
Akiiryu	Nimarci	75,384,293	Europa	Constitutional Monarchy
Alvernia	Soncinia	9,234,678	Marenesia	Presidential Republic
Anatea	Solisea	34,230,970	Aurelia	Constitutional Monarchy
Andalla	Arkhavn	28,036,248	Thalassa	Presidential Republic
Ateenia	Atha	4,321,779	Argis	Absolute Monarchy
Aurivizh	Alivezh	13,862,000	Argis	Authoritarian Republic
Ayubi	Alhafa	1,303,569	Europa	Absolute Monarchy
Bainbridge Islands	Honolulu	18,900,000	Europa	Constitutional Monarchy
Baltica	Goja	14,800,312	Argis	Presidential Republic
Bashan Protectorate	En Gannim	8,146,286	Europa	Constitutional Monarchy
Bergenaria	Serenno	29,000,000	Europa	Federal parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Bruxenburg	Leintwerp	8,340,000	Argis	Constitutional Monarchy
Burkini	Cronulla	55,786	Thalassa	Presidential Republic
Cabarria	Kanamar	26,650,000	Europa	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Cashar	Pavat	22,412,566	Alharu	Parliamentary Republic
Chyrcassia	Chyrchenya	9,500,000	Europa	Monarchy
Cristina	Cristina	7,453,682	Europa	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Côte de Fourrure	Port au Sud	6,000,000	Aurelia	Military Stratocracy
Damak Var	Avantine	15,500,000	Europa	Presidential Republic
Dazhdinia	Gromųva	22,612,108	Argis	Federal parliamentary Republic
Delamaria	Labrador	40,170,000	Argis	Presidential Commonwealth
Deltannia	Delta	5,220,000	Europa	Directorial Republic
Dolchland	Schlammburg	29,283,179	Argis	Absolute Monarchy
Ebrary	Ceres	22,130,469	Argis	Presidential Republic
Elde	Victoria	12,455,651	Argis	Constitutional Monarchy
Esonice	Maimedo	33,753,193	Alharu	Constitutional Monarchy
Euandria	Charpesiciun	23,389,041	Europa	Semi-constitutional Monarchy
Eulycea	Brisa	5,300,000	Alharu	Unitary constitutional presidential Monarchy
Faramount	New Limone	33,800,000	Europa	Presidential Republic
Feluga	Sintra	27,113,795	Europa	Presidential Republic
Fina	Kulleholm	12,963,541	Argis	Presidential Republic
Florentia	Montcharmin	$POPULATION	Alharu	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Fubukino	Akaiyama	28,736,211	Europa	Authoritarian Republic
Fulgistan	Bogd Gioro	32,000,000	Alharu	Council Republic
Gaellicia	Penzance	28,542,321	Europa	Federal parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Galahinda	Cascadia	9,517,000	Argis	Semi-presidential Republic
Greater Galicia	Porto D'Galo	18,344,760	Argis	Constitutional Republic
Gallambria	Bromwich	57,990,240	Marenesia	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Giokto	Saipuo	10,278,427	Thalassa	Authoritarian Republic
Girkmand	Girk	6,200,000	Argis	Parliamentary Republic
Gotneska	Læniguëuíl	19,747,898	Argis	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Great Anglia	Godstone	109,734,597	Europa	Constitutional Monarchy
Great Xio	Pashae	8,800,000	Aurelia	Mixed Regimes
Haruspex	Chel de Yorn	119,733,589	Europa	Absolute Monarchy
Hemahat	Khewet	29,159,251	Alharu	Presidential Republic
Hexanesa	Gournaion	216,510	Europa	Parliamentary Republic
Hinterlands	Nowhere City	38,000,000	Argis	Confederal Republic
Hugostan	Grobija	3,231,421	Argis	Federal Republic
Ide Jima	Darhan	152,400,000	Europa	Authoritarian Republic
Ionio	San Foca	26,768,932	Aurelia	Presidential Republic
Iverica	Intreimor	59,651,396	Transcontinental (Argis and Alharu)	Constitutional Semi-Presidential Parliamentary Republic
Iwenland	Zestrathaven	21,000,000	Argis	Monarchy
Kertosono	Ngawi	28,395,261	Alharu	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Kharai	Si Khinpūn	30,000,000	Alharu	Presidential Republic
Kirvina	Achilleia	34,390,000	Aurelia	Constitutional Monarchy
Kolhar	Vakor	39,534,000	Aurelia	Authoritarian Republic
Kotowari	Kotowari City	52,860,000	Europa	Republic
Kōri-Chi	Dākuōku	40,000,000	Marenesia	Absolute Monarchy
Littland	Kaslund	21,254,000	Argis	Parliamentary Republic
Llalta	Saint Christopher	3,136	Argis	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Louvier	Saint-Philippe	17,683,306	Aurelia	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Lusuviya	Fliorjinka	28,854,306	Argis	Confederal Republic
Lysia	Couer	20,372,959	Europa	Parliamentary Republic
Mahana	Jutpandi	27,437,492	Europa	Parliamentary Republic
Mantella	Modena	47,050,034	Europa	Authoritarian Republic
Mekabiri	Piri	9,149,522	Europa	Presidential Republic
Mevraq	Minafi Aleasifa	24,103,580	Marenesia	Council Republic
Miiros	Orthen	5,750,000	Europa	Directorial Republic
Mitō	Kenkyō	9,723,000	Aurelia	Absolute Monarchy
Nanaviit	Ataksak	487,623	Argis	Constitutional Republic
Narva	Mannarsto	8,900,435	Argis	Confederal Republic
Niederoestereich	Ranke	14,906,117	Europa	Council Republic
Noble Nykia	Musha	57,450,000	Europa	Monarchy
Norrium	Hakbar	25,710,000	Europa	Republic
Nyantastan	Arkos	9,998,791	Argis	Federal parliamentary Republic
Orioni	O'polis	144,800,000	Europa	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Porto Greco	Paintaini	8,591,011	Alharu	Council Republic
Prymont	New Halsham	12,011,000	Argis	Presidential Republic
Qubdi	Taqdir	203,412,021	Europa	Presidential Republic
Red Iberos	Constantinopla	26,000,000	Europa	Republic
Renolion	Toloa	37,458,992	Europa	Semi-constitutional Monarchy
Republic of Dniester	Minsk	40,203,000	Argis	Presidential Republic
Rhava	Rhavapura	39,000,000	Alharu	Presidential Republic
Rhodellia	Friedrichstadt	10,000,000	Aurelia	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Rohini	Vali	1,691,876	Thalassa	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Roqoo	Bellamy	9,897,654	Alharu	Unitary theocratic elective Monarchy
Safiloa	Ponaiga	38,512,203	Europa	Directorial Republic
San Ba	Xiàmian	17,660,000	Europa	Presidential Republic
San Giorgio	Sabato	$POPULATION	Marenesia	Unitary Republic
San Jorge	Santa Isabel	$POPULATION	Marenesia	Council Republic
Sanctum Imperium Catholicum	Deopolis	23,001,900	Marenesia	Presidential Republic
Sawbrania	Levia	$POPULATION	Argis	Presidential Republic
Seylos	Selbourne	34,354,000	Argis	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Skrovja	Ikary	1,927,577	Europa	Presidential Republic
Sporsia	Ganris	45,130,102	Europa	Parliamentary Republic
Stedoria	Kapojvar	18,727,052	Argis	Authoritarian Republic
Struma	Timabria	5,260,000	Argis	Parliamentary Republic
Sunset Sea Islands	Sunset City	164,627,827	Thalassa	Provisional. All authority vested in a committee of the nation's military leaders for the duration of a state of emergency; constitutional provisions for government are suspended.
Suverina	Chişinău	111,815,000	Europa	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Tagmatium	Tagmatika	253,491,524	Europa	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Tamurin	Alaghon	80,193,963	Europa	Parliamentary Republic
Thransaltz	Stahall	45,295	Argis	Unitary semi-constitutional Monarchy under a direct democracy
Transbaltia	Tavliga	16,450,000	Argis	Semi-constitutional Monarchy
Uppsund	Havsborg	25,825,764	Argis	Parliamentary constitutional Monarchy
Variota	Ferrefaaierhafen Grootwaterflakte	41,910,000	Transcontinental (Alharu and Argis)	Semi-presidential Republic
Vasqqa	Vilvau	12,129,800	Argis	Constitutional Republic
Velaheria	Bastaria	30,403,490	Argis	Council Republic
Volhynia	Prykarpattia	16,450,000	Argis	Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Volsci	Antium	146,520,000	Europa	Parliamentary Republic
Wajoka	Mungumji	10,494,000	Europa	Provisional
Walneria	Tyrámen	10614502	Argis	Parliamentary Republic
Yien	Wengabiook	6,220,000	Europa	Theocratic Republic
Yuropa	Centridge City	61,600,000	Europa	Constitutional Monarchy
Zaxar	Sandrica	11,000,000	Aurelia	Absolute Monarchy
Zharr	Kaldana City	$POPULATION	Europa	Semi-Autonomous Colonial Autocratic Monarchy

Sovereignty disputes

The Eurth edition of Risk game can be used to simulate conflicts.

• Bouenezenn island: Bouenezenn island is divided among the Aurivizht state of Bouenezenn, and the Ebrarian State of Insmerda, both of which claim full ownership over the island.
• Burkini and Rohini have both been described as satellite states of Orioni.
• Ceris: This island in the Adlantic Ocean is divided among several warring factions of the Sentist War.
• Cristina: The city of Cristina is regarded by the Mantellan government as its third constituent entity.
• Deltannia until 1959 was considered a puppet state of Volsci.
• Faramount: Government-in-exile: the People's Republic of Faramount.
• Hexanesa: A breakaway state that is unrecognized by Tagmatium.
• Mauridiviah: Several Madrian groups, the most famous of which being Triunforoh Triunfante, claim legitimate sovereignty over Mauridiviah, but they are not recognized by any nation.
• Kaseka: Although officially recognised as part of Seylos by Great Xio, the nation has made numerous attempts to coerce the city state and Seylos into returning it back to the Kingdom of Khao within the Xiohane. Great Xio has also not yet recognised Kaseka as part of the North Adlantic Union.
• Sentist State: No nation officially recognises it exist, despite its de-facto control over Yosmein, Ashein, and Dopraystein.

Former countries

This is a list of historical sovereign states that once existed on Eurth, but have since been dissolved because of conflict, war, rebellion, annexation, or uprising.

State	Capital(s)	Note	Existed
Aayan Empire	Ghobari Kailali, Vaddkewatta, Kailali	Monarchy in the Orient	100s BCE – to 50s CE
Ahranaian Empire	Vulga Supra, Moskova(o), Peterburi	Monarchy in Argis, later formed Ahrana	~500 BCE - 1553 CE
Andrean Empire	Adthens	Monarchy in the Occident, historic precursor the Aroman Empire	4th century BCE
Archaeminoan Empire	Kobyso, Banogana	Monarchy in Azania	$year - $year
Aroman Empire	Aroma	Monarchy in Occidental Europa	250 BCE - 296 CE
Babluqiya Sultanate	Taqdir	Monarchy in Amutia	13th - 16th centuries CE
Chulo Empire	Pa'pi	Thalassocracy in South Europa	5th century BCE - 2nd century CE
Federal Republic of Central Alharu	San Escobar	Country in Alharu	1812 - 1843
Hakkadian Empire	Dagbad	Monarchy in Memopotamia	5th - 14th centuries CE
Eternal Empire of Hémus	Mutina, Lilium, Venetia	Monarchy in Amutia	20 CE - 1180 CE
Hereskus Empire	$city	Monarchy in Azania	$years
Iberic Empire	$city	$note	$years
Humyara Kingdom	Dhanaa	Monarchy in Azania, became a tributary state of Qubdi	c. 100 BCE - 520 CE
Labradoria	Eastminster, Rhodeport	Monarchy in Argis, later formed Delamaria	1704 - 1819
Lysian Columbia	Alberta	Colony in Argis, now part of Delamaria and Fravina	1778 - 1819
Medani Empire	Meda	Monarchy in Orioni	$year - 536 BC
Nassaua	Meyerville	Monarchy in Argis, annexed by Delamaria	1787 - 1852
Sacred Aroman Realm	$city	Monarchy in Amutia, defeated and dissolved by Nicolas I	$year - 1814
Shakyan Mandalas and princely states	Dvaraka	Monarchy in Europa	500s BCE - 500s CE
Skrovja	Ikary	Monarchy in Amutia	1377 - 1850
Thelarike	$city	Monarchy in Burania, split into Deltannia and Tal Shiar	500s - 1500s CE
United Confederation of Lower Alharu	$city	Country in Alharu	1742 - 1871
Xheng Empire	Xhengdu	Oriental monarchy, destroyed when Buranian nomads invaded and sacked the capital	$year - 1029 CE

Sunnar System

Main article: Sunnar System

The Sunnar System is a collection of orbiting celestial bodies that are gravitionally bound to the Sun. The Sunnar System began its formation 4.6 Billion years ago as a result of the gravitational collapse of a large interstellar molecular cloud. The Sunnar System possesses numerous bodies, the largest beside the Sun being Satre having a mass over 480 times that of Eurth.

There are 12 to 14 planets in the Sunnar System, with the status of Paidios and Pluta as either major planets or minor planets disputed within the scientific community.

Sun

ㅤMain article: Sun

The Sun and its planets.

The sun is the Sunnar system’s singular star, with its mass accounting for over 99% of that of the Sunnar system. Due to its massive size the core of the sun is hot and dense enough to sustain nuclear fusion, releasing enormous quantities of energy that is radiated out into space heating up the planets and other celestrial bodies in proximity. It is due to the sun that life exists on Eurth.

Planets

The planets of the Sunnar System are classified either as the Sunward planets and the Sunway planets, or organised into three groups: inner planets, middle planets, and outer planets. The distinction between the two classifications comes down to whether the planets of Paidios and Pluta are either major planets or dwarf planets within an astronomical community. Most of the scientific community acknowledge Paidios and Pluta as planets in their own right, as their local orbits have been largely cleared of asteroids, though the Dust Belt they are a part of remains. Thus, the 3 groups planetary model is used the most in scientific literature.

Inner planets

The 7 inner planets orbit the region from the Sun up to the Asteroid Belt. These planets orbit relatively close to the Sun and are rocky in composition made up of silicate mantles and metal cores. The asteroid belt occupies the orbit between Petrus and Andreus and Satre.. The sunward planets definition also covers the same planets.

• Hyperion is the closest planet to the Sun.
• Balder and its moon Nanna.
• Eurth and the Moon.
• Laran
• Maraz
• Pertrus and Andreus, and their co-orbiting moon Paulus.

Middle planets

In the 1980s, the TAU spacecraft was launched to explore the Middle and Outer planets.

The four middle planets orbit the Sunnar region from the Asteroid Belt to the Dust Belt. The dust belt occupies the orbit between Thanatos and Paidios. The dust belt is a large circle of dust similar to the asteroid belt, consisting mostly of icy objects.. The Sunway definition also include Vanth with the middle planets.

• Satre, known since ancient times due to its expansive rings, and its moon Albus
• Diaphres and its moons Apollo, Nortia, Maris, and Artemis.
• Ether and its moon Thalassa.
• Thanatos, and its many minor moons such as Geras, Oizys, Moros, and Apate.

Outer planets

Finally, the three outer planets / dwarf planets orbit the Sunnar region from the Dust Belt to the outer reaches of the Sunnar System and is the most controversial classification of planets.

• Paidios and its moon Mayanese.
• Pluta.
• Vanth, a captured rogue planet.

Moon

Main article: Mun

Photograph of the Mun.

The Mun is a relatively large, terrestrial, planet-like natural satellite. The gravitational attraction between Eurth and its moon causes the ocean's tides. Some scientists believe the Moon may have dramatically affected the development of life by moderating the planet's climate. The name of the Moon varies in different cultures, being known variously as Muna in Arhoman, Moon in Anglish, Ayibi in Oharic. As of 2020, there were 704 operational, human-made satellites orbiting the planet. There are also inoperative satellites and over 9,000 pieces of tracked space debris. Eurth's largest artificial satellite is the EOS Space Station.

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