Istola

Istola (Inuktitut: ᐄᓱᑐᓚ, Iisutula) is a sovereign state located on the continent of Andoladia. It is an island state, and shares maritime borders with Bideria, Talry, and Frensillane. Istola has a population of 7,351,698, making Istola the 82nd-largest country by population worldwide, and the 26th-largest on the continent of Andoladia. Istola's capital and largest city is Oceanside.
Istola, home to the Inuit, remained isolated from the rest of the world for most of it's existence, and was largely self-reliant. According to historians, the modern Istolan state was formed in the year 599. The island was first documented in Tapanthian writings in 1770, when a Geltan ship on course for Copalia took a detour towards Frensillane and discovered the island, which they dubbed "New Yoyle". A mercenary team was later sent to the island in 1778, to investigate the island and communicate with the island's peoples. Despite the various landings, Istola managed to avoid colonisation, but did replicate some aspects of Geltan democracy, aspects which they still use today. Istola remained neutral during the Resource War, and was not invaded, though Rockland did make threats to do so. In 1928, the first trade route between itself and Frensillane was started. Istola remained neutral during the Great War, and did not participate much in the Cold War. Istola remains one of the most neutral countries in the world, and has not participated in many conflicts.
Istola is a developed country. It is a member of the GUIS and the Central Continents Union.
== See also ==
Category:Andoladia
Category:Countries
Category:Countries in Andoladia
Category:Istola