Maideria

Not to be confused with Maderia, an administrative district of Elsovia.
Maideria, officially the Kingdom of Maideria, is a landlocked sovereign state in western Tapanthia. Situated along the Carethour River and the subsequent Laurencia mountain range, Maideria is bordered to the north by Weast, to the northeast by Yugovia, to the west by Victoria, to the south by Lyvena, Jonathia, and Amberia, and to the east by Sarvania. The population of Maideria is 29,330,459, making it the 24th-largest country by population worldwide, and the ninth-largest of the countries in Tapanthia. Maideria’s capital and largest city is Bullington. Other cities in Maideria include Eshire, Astolbury, Amberstead, and Nordmetashire.
Maideria was formed through the conquering of Meta by Weskingerien in 1509. The new king, Petijr the Great, immediately declared the House of Eshire, which proceeded to rule from then onwards. The country prospered through it's neutrality, which became a defining factor in it's politics. The government of Maideria was reformed in 1721, transforming the country into a constitutional monarchy and creating the position of prime minister. The country had it's renaissance period in the 1800s, flourishing into a stable economy. Come the 20th century, Maideria sided with the Allies during the Great War. Following the Great War, Maideria sided with Poland and Jonathia in the Cold War. With the turn of the 21st century, Maideria began to have further involvement in international politics.
Maideria is a developed country. It is a member of the GUIS, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Tapanthian Republic, and the OECD. Maideria has a stable economy largely reliant on it's agricultural exports. Maideria is recognized as one of Tapanthia's most popular tourism destinations, with major historical locations being popular among visitors. Maideria is very mountainous; it's highest peak, Mt. James, reaches up to 531km (329.948 mi) in height. Maideria's rail and road connections make it a common connection point to the northern countries and Allangria.
==Etymology==
There is no general origin point agreed upon by historians for the origin of Maideria's name, however the most common point used by historians is Maideria's Old English name, Medæriech.
==History==
===Formation of Maideria===
Maideria was founded in 1509 as a result of Weskingerien's conquering of Meta.
==See also==
Category:Countries
Category:Tapanthia
Category:Countries in Tapanthia
Category:Maideria