Auritadia

Auritadia (Italian: Auritadio), officially the Auritadian Kingdom (Italian: Regno Auritadiano), is a sovereign state encompassing territory on the continents of Allangria and Tapanthia, with the Verde Strait splitting the two parts. A constitutional monarchy, the country shares land borders with Canadia to the south, Brightland to the west, and Dutland to the north and west. To the east is the Allangrian and Stalatic oceans. Auritadia has a population of 14,169,058, making it the 61st-largest country by population worldwide, and the 20th-largest of the Allangrian countries. Erusia is the capital and largest city of Auritadia. Other major cities and towns include Meplania, Tarona, and Neapolia.
Due to it's geographic location around the Verde Strait and the eastern coastline of the two continents, Auritadia has been a primary part of world history, being an oceanic bridge between where the countries of Canadia, Commolacia, and Dutland lie in the modern day. Auritadia had been controlled by various kingdoms and nations for years, but it wasn't until 1456 when the first proper Auritadian country was started. In 1530, Erusia was built to house the government of Auritadia, as well as the country's monarchy. Auritadia took the side of the Allied Powers at an early point during the Great War, and became a major player during the conflict as the war escalated. As a result, Auritadia scored themselves a permanent seat on the GUIS Security Council. Auritadia then took the side of both Poland and Jonathia during the Cold War. In modern times, Auritadia is an economic powerhouse, greatly benefitting from it's strategic location as well as it's vast resources.
Auritadia is a developed country. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Union of Allangrian States, and the GUIS. Auritadia is also a permanent member of the GUIS Security Council. The country ranks highly in life expectancy, quality of life, healthcare, and education. The country is a great power, and it has a significant role in regional and global economic, military, cultural, and diplomatic affairs. The source of many inventions and discoveries, the country has long been a global centre of art, music, literature, philosophy, science and technology, and fashion and has greatly influenced and contributed to diverse fields including cinema, cuisine, sports, jurisprudence, banking, and business.
== Etymology ==
Hypotheses for the etymology of the name "Auritadia" are numerous. One is that it was borrowed via Gaeguiq from the Cqual Fojytabyo 'land of calves'. Foradacian historian Dialadus of Habes states this account together with the legend that Auritadia was named after Oitadus, mentioned also by Atothius and Phencalites.
== History ==
== Geography ==
Auritadia is located in eastern Allangria (it is also considered a part of northeastern Tapanthia). To the west, Auritadia borders Dutland, while to the south Auritadia borders Brightland and Canadia, and is roughly delimited by the Stalatic Ocean, the Allangrian Sea, and the Auritadian Strait.
== Politics ==
=== Government ===
=== Administrative divisions ===
Auritadia is constituted by 16 regions (regioni). Five of these regions have a special autonomous status that enables them to enact legislation on additional matters. This is a list of regions in Auritadia:
* Aprestany
* Avoccia
* Byzagna
* Dalusia
* Feragne
* Granroccia
* Lombery
* Navuzzo
* Orisolia
* Piederia
* Puntuda
* Sadessia
* Salaria
* Tretestia
* Tyrene
* Verdia
== Economy ==
== Demographics ==
== Culture ==
== See also ==
Category:Countries
Category:Countries in Allangria
Category:Allangria
Category:Tapanthia
Category:Countries in Tapanthia
Category:Auritadia