Susseax
Susseax Canton | |
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Flag | |
South Saxon coastline | |
Capital and largest city | Whitebay |
Official languages | English |
Recognised regional languages | Old English, French |
Ethnic groups (2015) | 67.4% White 14.6% Asian 10.1% Black 4.9% Arabic 3% Other |
Demonym(s) | South Saxon |
Government | |
• Bretwalda | Cenwulf Teorell |
• Eorl of Susseax | Kenwine the Grey |
Establishment | |
• Saxon settlement | Circa 500AD |
Population | |
• 2015 census | 6,253,103 |
GDP (PPP) | 2015 estimate |
• Total | $285 billion (1st) |
• Per capita | $46,896 |
Gini (2015) | 20.6 low |
HDI (2015) | 0.812 very high |
Currency | Scilling (SCG) |
Time zone | UTC+10 (RMT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+11 (RST) |
Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (AD) |
Driving side | left |
Calling code | +737 |
Internet TLD | .bry |
Susseax, officially the the Canton of Susseax, is a canton of Brytene located on the southernmost island of the Brytisc Isles chain in the northern hemisphere of Atlas. Susseax has the smallest population of all the Cantons. It is a shipping hub, and holds the largest commercial port in Brytene at Whitebay, including the Hlaford Shipyards.
Etymology and terminology
The word 'Susseax' is Old English in origin and means 'South Saxons', referring to the Saxon tribes who settled Brytene throughout the 5th Century.
History
See also: History of Brytene
Susseax was originally inhabited by people of Celtic origin, who arrived in roughly 9,000BC. In the early 5th Century, legendary heroes such as Ida Flamebearer and the twins Hengist and Horsa arrived on the isles of Anglaland and Nortymba, displacing the native populations there. By the 6th Century, Saxon settlers had begun to head south to Wesseax and Susseax, quickly overcoming the small Gaelic nations there.
Geography and environment
Susseax is a comparatively small island covered in verdant greenery and short igneous mountains, several of which are dead volcanoes. Its position to the south makes it the warmest Brytisc canton.
Economy
Susseax is the primary shipping and international trade hub of Brytene.
Transport
Like Brytene, Susseax has an extensive rail network, including inner-city metro systems and nation-wide rail systems. Ferries and short-haul passenger flights are also a necessity due to the archipelagic nature of the country.
Demographics
Much like Brytene, Susseax is notably multicultural, with roughly 14.6% Asian, , 10.3% Latin-American, 10.1% Black, 4.9% Arabic and 3% other.
Languages
Brytene's official language is English, but a variety of international languages can be found, especially near the major population centres. French is
Culture
Literature
Susseax is famed for its poets and musicians.
Visual art
Like the rest of Brytene, South Saxon tastes are still very traditional. Tapestries and oil paintings are still popular across Susseax.