Zain

Zain (Kadakki: 𐌆𐌀𐌍𐌉𐌌, Zanim), officially the Zainian Republic (Kadakki: 𐌆𐌀𐌍𐌉𐌇𐌏 𐌓𐌄𐌔𐌐𐌏𐌏𐌁𐌋𐌀𐌇𐌗, Zaniho Respooblahx), is a sovereign state located in the northern part of Andoladia. A landlocked country, it borders Klamossen to the west, Gallitonia to the north, and Alanistan to the east and south. Zain has a population of 4,759,152, making it the 98th-largest country by population worldwide, and the 31st-largest of the countries in Andoladia. The capital and largest city of Zain is Kankoladdaki. Other major cities and towns include Mahari, Vuzidda, and Anakihapazo.
Zain has had a long history since it's formation. One of the longest-lasting countries in the world, Zain was formed in 190 CE with the collapse of the Zainian Empire. The country relied heavily on the River Zanim, which ran through many of Zain's largest settlements. The discovery of rubies in caves under Zain greatly boosted the economy of the fledgling country, and soon Zain became a major supplier of minerals in northern Andoladia. The invasion of Zain's eastern lands by Gallitonia cut Zain off from alot of it's mineral supply, however, causing Zain's economy to tank. The country then turned to assistance from it's other neighbours, Alanistan and Klamossen. Through this, Islam was introduced to the country's people, while the country began building wood and stone infrastructure instead of the sandstone buildings the country previously used. The Resource War briefly caused panic for Zain, as Rockland sweeped the continent. Zain fared better than most other nations, but had to deal with the extreme poverty and large immigration levels soon afterwards. Zain narrowly avoided being subsumed into the Tarestian People's Union. During the Great War, Zain supported the Allied war effort, and remained on Poland and Jonathia's side throughout the Cold War. Come the 21st century, oil was discovered in the deserts of Zain, bringing further economic prospects for the future.
Zain is considered to be a developing country. It is a member of the GUIS and the Central Continents Union.
== See also ==
Category:Countries in Andoladia
Category:Countries
Category:Andoladia
Category:Zain