Lencaria

Lencaria, officially the Republic of Lencaria, is a sovereign state located in eastern Tapanthia. It borders Kittenolivia to the north, the Stalatic Ocean to the east, and Eruowood to the west and south. It has an area of [TBA] square kilometres ([TBA] sq mi) and a population of 5,192,208 (2020). Its mainland is about [TBA] km ([TBA] mi) long and [TBA] km ([TBA] mi) wide. It has the lowest population and population density in Tapanthia. Its population growth rate of 1.87% per year (2018 estimate) is the second-highest in the region and one of the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Its capital is Arthuria, and its largest city is Leeuwenstad.
The Maya civilization spread into the area of Lencaria between 1500 BC and AD 300 and flourished until about 1200. Eretian contact began in 1521 when Lawrence von Leuven sailed along the [Gulf of Honduras]. [European] exploration was begun by [Dutch] settlers in 1638. Canadia, Miller, and Jetzeburg all laid claim to the land until Jetzeburg and Miller defeated the Canadish in the Battle of St. Andrew's Caye (1798). In 1840 it became a Jetzeburg colony known as Jetzeburgian [Honduras], and merged with [TBA] and the [TBA] in 1881. It became a dominion in 1925 and a republic in 1988.
Lencaria has a diverse society that is composed of many cultures and languages that reflect its rich history. English is the official language, while Lencarian Kriol is the most widely spoken dialect. Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language, followed by Mayan languages, German dialects, Dutch, Maltese, Garifuna, Miskito and Portuguese. Over half the population is multilingual, due to the diverse linguistic backgrounds of the population. It is known for its September Celebrations, large furry fandom, 2000's restoration movement, its extensive barrier coral reefs, and punta music.
== See also ==
Category:Countries
Category:Countries in Tapanthia
Category:Tapanthia
Category:Lencaria