Shallaia

Shallaia (pronounced /ʃəleɪjɑː/, sha-LAY-yah) is a province of the United Republic of Jonathia. Shallaia has a population of 6,479,218, making it the seventh-largest province by population. Shallaia borders Palta to the north, Dorritadia to the northeast, Italona and Erallia to the east, and Miller to the south, as well as a border with the sovereign nation of Lyvena. The capital and largest city of Shallaia is New Rosstria.
Shallaia was first populated around 150 thousand years ago. The Kingdom of Shallaia was formed in 1050 CE. Previously, the country was composed of various tribal kingdoms competing for dominance. In 1568, Shallaia was invaded and annexed by Cyani.
Shallaia has copious amounts of oil and minerals, and remains to this day one of the largest exporters of both diamond and copper. New Rosstria was one of the cities built upon the discovery of gold within the vicinity of the area.
== See also ==
Category:Shallaia
Category:Jonathian provinces
Category:Provinces
Category:Jonathia