Cultures

Overview of Cultures (under construction)

*Note: most countries and cultures listed will be from the first start date.*

# African Culture Groups

Culture groups found within the Africa Super continent.

## Central-African

Culture of the Central African Culture Group, can be found in central and western Africa.

### Agisymbian

The Agisymbian culture can be found all across central and western Africa, as well as Bioko Island. It is the primary culture of Agisymba, Daradae, Pygmaioi, and Zankor.

### Troglodytian

The Troglodytian culture can be found in the desert of the Sahara. It is the primary culture of Troglodytae.

## Cushitic

Culture of the Cushitic Culture Group, it is located all across east Africa and represents all peoples within that area. However, despite having a similar name likely derived off of the nation of Kush. Kush's primary culture is not part of the Cushitic culture group. All nations within the Cushitic culture group can form Aethiopia.

### Aksumite

The Aksumite culture can be found in the heart of modern day Ethiopia and in the eastern part of the of *Aethiopia Region*. It is the primary culture of Aksum, and Babyllinioi. It is also (nominally) the primary culture of the formable nation of Aethiopia.

### Blemmyes

The Blemmyes culture can be found along the Red Sea south of Egypt. It is the primary culture of Blemmyes.

### Da'amat

The Da-amat culture can be found along the Red Sea and part of the Gulf of Aden. It is the primary culture of Avalites, and Da'amat.

### Habeshan

The Habeshan culture can be found in the western part of the *Aethiopia Region*. It is the primary culture of Apiroi, Aroteres, Attiroi, Bangeni, Megabari, Melanokhrotoi, and Sennar.

### Somali

The Somali culture can be found stretching along the coast line of the Horn of Africa. It is the primary culture of Akridophagoi, Malao, Mosylon, Mundus, Nikon, Opone, Sarapionos Dromos, and Skiapodes.

## Kemetic

Culture of the Kemetic Culture Group, Found in the *Aegyptus Inferior* and *Superior regions*.

### Kemetic

The Kemetic culture can be found in the *Aegyptus Inferior region.* It is the primary culture of both Ta-Mehu and Egypt. It is also (nominally) the primary culture of the formable nation of Egypt should it ceased to exist.

### Libyo-Egyptian

The Libyo-Egyptian culture is not a culture that appears at the start of the game, and can only appear after the nation of Meshwesh is formed by Libya. It is the primary culture of Meshwesh.

### Wasetic

The Wasetic culture can be found in the *Aegyptus Superior region.* It is the primary culture of Ta-Schemau.

### Kemetic Melting Pot Cultures

The Kemetic Culture Group has one melting pot culture that will convert Kemetic culture group provinces to over time should Greek cultured group nations own them. This culture is Coptic.

## Mazices

Culture of the Mazices Culture Group, they stretch all across the north Africa Maghreb.

### Gaetuli

The Gaetuli culture can be found around Chott el Djerid (Tritomis in game), Chott el Gharsa (Tritomis in game), and Chott Melrhir (Palladis in game). It is the primary culture of Bagigaetulia, and Gaetulia.

### Garmamantes

The Garmamantes culture can be found in the center of the *Libya Region*. It is the primary culture of Garamantum.

### Libyan

The Lybian culture can be found in the east in the *Lybia Region*. It is the primary culture of Lybia.

### Mauri

The Mauri culture can be found in north-western African. It is the primary culture of Autololia, Bacuatia, Baniuria, Herpeditania, Maeanitia, Metagonia, and Salathia. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Mauretania.

### Nasamones

The Nasamones culture can be found in the center of the *Libya Region*. It is the primary culture of Nasamonia.

### Numidian

The Numidian culture can be found split across the *Mauritania* and *Africa Regions*. It is the primary culture of Astrices, Arzuges, Masaesylia, and Massylia. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Numidia.

### Salathian

The Salathian culture can be found stretching the Anti Atlas Mountains. Despite sharing a very close name with Salathia. It is not the primary culture of said nation nor any other nation.

## Nilotic

The Nilotic culture Group can be found on the all along the Nile River between both Egypt and Eithopia.

### Meroitic

The Meroitic culture is not a culture that appears at the start of the game, nor does it appear at any point within the game. Despite Meroe being a releaseable tag, it is not the primary culture of Meroe nor any other nation.

### Nilotic

The Nilotic culture is not a culture that appears at the start of the game, nor does it appear at any point within the game. It is not a primary culture of any nation.

### Nubian

The Nubian culture can be found across the Nile below Egypt. It is the primary cultures of Kush and Medewi.

# European Culture Groups

Culture groups found on the European Super continent.

## Aquitanian

The Aquitanian culture Group can be found on the coast stretching the Bay of Biscay and Pyrenees Mountains.

### Aquitani

The Aquitani culture can be found around the Bay of Biscay and north of the Pyrenees Mountains. It is the primary culture of Ausci, Bigerriones, Caristii, Nitiobroges, Sotiates, Tarbelli and Vivisci.

### Vascones

The Vascones culture can be found south of the Pyrenees Mountains. It is the primary culture of Autrigones, Vardulli, and Vascones.

## Balto-Slavic

Culture of the Balto-Slavic Culture group, can be found across Eastern Europe.

### Aesti

The Aesti culture can be found in Courland and Prussia in the *Seubia Region*. It is the primary culture of Aestii, Borusci, Fenni, Galindae, and Sudini.

### Neuri

The Neuri Culture can be found in the *Sarmatia Europaea Region*. It is the primary Culture of Neuri.

### Slavic

The Slavic culture can be found across the *Seubia, Sarmatia Europaea,* and *Borysthenia Region*. It is the primary culture of Budini, and Venedi.

## Finno-Ugric

Culture of the Siberian Culture group, can be found in small pockets in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and the northern Steppe.

### Finnic

The Finnic culture can be found on two islands in the Baltic sea, it is currently not the primary culture for any nations.

### Sapmi

The Sapmi culture can be found in Norway and Sweden. It is currently not the primary culture for any nations.

### Ugric

The Ugric culture can be found in the most northern area of the *Jetisu Region* of Asia. It is the primary culture of UiBeigo.

### Uralic

The Ugric culture can be found in the very northern reaches north of the Black Sea and north of the *Sakastan Region*. It is the primary culture of Agrippaei, Gelones, Melancheni, and Thyssagetae.

## Germanic

The Germanic Culture Group, These people live in northern Germany and southern Scandinavia at the start of the game.

### Gotones

The Gotones culture can be found on the island of gotland. It is the primary culture of Gotones.

### Ingaevones

The Ingaevones culture can be found primarily in Denmark. It is the primary culture of Ambrones, Anglii, Auiones, Chauci, Cimbri, Eutii, Heruli, Teutones, and Varini.

### Irminonic

The Irminonic culture can be found primarily around the Elbe River. It is the primary culture of Bastarnae, Fosi, Hermunduri, Langobardi, Marcomanni, Nutiones, Quadi, Rugii, and Semnones.

### Istvaeonic

The Istvaeonic culture can be found primarily west of the Elbe River. it is the primary culture of Angrivarii, and Chatti. The Ingaevones, Irnminonic, and Istvaeonic are also the primary culture of the formable nation of Germania.

### Lugian

The Lugian Culture can be found primarily in the *Suebia Region*. It is the primary culture of Burgundi, Harii, Helvecones, Lemovii, Lugii, Nahanarvali, and Vandali.

### Nordic

The Nordic culture can be found primarily in Norway and Sweden. It is the primary culture of Dani, Gautigoths, Grani, Raumarici, Suiones, and Theustes.

## Iberian

Culture of the Iberian Culture Group, it resides on the eastern coast of *Hispania Super Region*. All nations within the Iberian culture group can form Iberia.

### Bastetanian

The Bastetanian culture can be found along the southeastern coast of Iberia split between the *Baetica* and *Cartaginensis Regions*. It is the primary culture of Bastetania and Deitania.

### Edetanian

The Edetanian culture can be found on the coast of the *Cartaginensis Region*. It is the primary culture of Constestania and Edetania.

### Ilercavonian

The Ilercavonian culture can be found on the east coast of the *Hispania Terraconensis Region*. It is the primary culture of Ausetania, Bargusi, Ceretani, Cessetani, Iacetani, Ilercavonia, Ilergetae, Sedetani, and Sordones.

### Oretanian

The Oretanian culture can be found in the eastern parts of the *Baetica Region*. It is the primary culture of Oretania.

## Ibero Celtic

The Ibero Celtic Group can be found strewn about the *Hispania Super Region*, but primarily exist in the northern parts of the *Hispania Super Region*.

### Asturi

The Asturi culture can be found in the central areas of the *Gallaecia et Asturica Region*. It is the primary culture of Baedunenses, Gigurri, Lanciences Asturi, Paesici, Superatii, and Zoelae. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Asturia.

### Callaeci

The Callaeci culture can be found in the western areas of the *Gallaecia et Asturica Region*. it is the primary culture of Addovi, Aebocosi, Bracari, Cileni, Copori, Gallaecia, Grovi, Lougoi, Neri, and Tamagani. The nation of Gallaecia can also be reformed should it cease to exist.

### Cantabri

The Cantabri culture can be found in the eastern areas of the *Gallaecia et Asturica Region*. it is the primary culture of Conisci, Moregani, Orcenomesci, and Tamarici. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Cantabria.

### Celtiberian

The Celtiberian culture can be found split between the *Cartaginensis* and *Hispania Terraconensis Regions*. It is the primary culture of Arevacia, Belli, Berones, Carpetania, Lobetania, Lusones, Olcades, Titti, Turmodigi, and Vaccaei. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Celtiberia.

### Celtici

The Celtici culture can be found in the central parts of the *Lusitania Region*. It is the primary culture of Celticia

## Illyrian

Culture of the Illyrian Culture group. Can be found in along the coasts of the Adriatic Sea.

### Ardiaei

The Ardiaei culture can be found north of the *Macedonia Super Region*. It is the primary culture of Abri, Amantes, Ardiaei, Authariatae, Cavii, Enchelea, Glinditiones, Labaetae, Parthini, and Taulanti.

### Dardani

The Dardani Culture can be found east of the Ardiaei culture. It is the primary culture of Dardania, Galabri, and thunatae.

### Delmetae

The Delmetae culture can be found along the east coast of the Adriatic Sea. it is the primary culture of Daorsi, Delmetae, Deuri, Ditiones, Iapodes, and Pleraei. the Ardiaei, Dardani, and Delmetae cultures all can form Illyria.

### Iapygian

The Iapygian culture can be found in the northern areas of the *Magna Graecia Region*. It is the primary culture of Daunia, Messapia, and Poediclia.

### Pannoni

The Pannoni culture can be found in the central parts of the *Pannonia region*. It is the primary culture of Amantini, Andizetes, Breusci, Daesitiates, and Maezaei. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Pannonia.

## Insular-Celtic

Culture of the Insular-Celtic Culture Group can be found on the British Isles

### Brythonic

The Brythonic culture can be found in both *Brittania Inferior* and *Superior*. It is the primary culture of Carvetii, Corionototae, Cornovii, Damnonii, Dobuni, Dumnonii, Gahrandovices, Ordovices, Prytanoi, Setantii, Silures, and Votadini. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Albion.

### Caledonian

The Caledonian culture can be found in the part of the British Isles. It is the primary culture of Caledonii, Carnonacae, Cornavii, Creones, Epidii, Novantae, Selgovae, Smertae, Taexali, Vacomagi, Venicones. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Caledonia.

### Gaelic

The Gaelic culture can be found on the Island of Ireland. It is the primary culture of Brigte, and Iverni.

## Italic

Culture of the Italic Culture Group can be found on the Italian Peninsula and on Sicily.

### Elymian

The Elymian culture can be found in Western Sicily in the *Magna Gracia Region*. It is the primary culture of Elimy.

### Latin

The Latin culture can be found in Central Italy in the *Italia Region.* It is the primary culture of Bovillae, Falerii, Fidenae, Gabii, Latium, Lavinium, Nomentum, Praeneste, Rome, and Tusculum. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Imperium Romanum.

### Liburni

The Liburni culture can be found in both the *Illyria Region* and *Pannonia Region.* It is the primary culture of Catari, and Liburnia.

### Lucanian

The Lucanian culture can be found on the Southern Part of the Italian Peninsula, on the border of the Regions *Italia* and *Magna Gracia*. It is the primary culture of Lucania.

### Oscan

The Oscan culture can be found on the coast of the Sinus Cumanus sea tile. It is the primary culture of Auruncia, Nuceria, Pompeii, Velitrae, and Volscia.

### Picenian

The Umbrian culture can be found in the Middle of Italy, North-East of Rome. It is the primary culture of Picenum, and Vestinia.

### Samnite

The Samnite culture can be found on the Southern Part of the Italian Peninsula, on the border of the Regions *Italia* and *Magna Gracia*. It is the primary culture of Caraceni, Caudinia, Frentania, Hirpinia, and Pentria. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Samnium.

### Sicelian

The Sicelian culture can be found in Eastern Sicily in the *Magna Gracia Region*. It is the primary culture of Morgantia, and Sicelia.

### Umbrian

The Umbrian culture can be found in the Middle of Italy, North-East of Rome. It is the primary culture of Aequi, Hernici, Marsia, Paelignia, Sabini, Umbria, and Umbrii Camertii.

### Veneti

The Veneti culture can be found in northern part of the Italian Peninsula in the *Gallia Cisaplina Region.* It is the primary culture of Histri, and Veneti. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Venetia.

### Italic Melting Pot Cultures

The Italic Culture Group has nine melting pot cultures that certain cultures will convert to over time should Rome own them. These cultures are Gallo-Romance, Afro-Romance, Illyro-Romance, Romano-British, Thraco-Romance, Hispano-Romance, Romano-Noric, Romano-Pannonian, Daco-Romance.

## Ligurian

Culture of the Ligurian Culture Group can be found in Italy, Gaul, and the Island of Corsica.

### Celto-Liguric

The Celto-Liguric culture can be found in Central Gaul mainly in the *Gallia Region*. It is the primary culture of Aedui, Ambarri, Arverni, Aulerci, Bellovaci, Bituriges, Carnutes, Eburovices, Essuvii, Gaballi, Helvii, Parisii, Petrocorri, Ruteni, Santones, Senones, Suessiones, Turones, and Veliocasses.

### Corsi

the Corsi culture can be found on the Island of Corsica, is the primary culture of Corsica.

### Ligures

The Ligures culture stretches across the regions of *Narbonensis, and Gallia Cisalpina*. It is the primary culture of Allobroges, Apuani, Elyscies, Epantieri, Euganei, Friniati, Genuati, Ingauni, Intemeli, Sabazi, Saluvii, Statielli, Taurini, Tigulli, Vedianzi, and Vocontii.

### Oenotrian

The Onnotria culture can be found on the Southern Part of the Italian Peninsula, in the *Magna Gracia Region*. It is the primary culture of Oenotria.

### Rutulian

The Rutulian Culture can be found in Central Italy in the *Italia Region*. It is the primary culture of Rutuli.

### Sicanian

The Sicanian culture can be found in Central Sicily in the *Magna Gracia Region*. It is the primary culture of Sicania.

## Lusitanian

Culture of the Lusitanian Culture Group. People who inhabit western Iberia also sometimes known as *Lusitania*.

### Lusitani

The Lusitani culture can be found in the central area of the *Lusitania Region*. It is the primary culture of Elbocori, Lanciences, Paesuri, Tapori. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Lusitania.

### Vettones

The Vettones culture can be found in the eastern area of the *Lusitania Region*. It is the primary culture of Calontienses, Calvri, and Coerenses.

## Macedonian

Culture of the Macedon Culture Group. These people lived in the northern reaches of the *Macedonia Region* in Greece.

### Macedon

The Macedonian culture can be found in well... Macedon, north most of the Greeks. It is the only culture belonging to the Macedon culture group. IT can be brought into the Hellenic culture group via decision once the conditions have been met. It is the primary culture of Almopia, Elimeia, Emanthia, Eordaia, Krestonia, and Macedonia.

## Minoan

Culture of the Minoan Culture Group. People who inhabited Crete before the arrival of Greeks, They remain in a small portion in eastern Crete.

### Eteocretan

The Eteocretan culture can be found in the Eastern portion of Crete. It is the Primary Culture of Dreros, Itanos, and Priasos. This culture while not the official culture of Minos, can however be used to form it.

### Minoan

The Minoan culture is not a culture that appears at the start of the game, and can only appear in specific provinces after certain missions in the Minos mission tree are completed. Minoan culture can appear in Crete and Cyprus. It is also (nominally) the primary culture of the formable nation of Minos.

## North Atlantic

Culture group of the North Atlantic culture group.

### Elp

The Elp culture can be found in the the western reaches of the *Germania Magna Region*. It is the primary culture of Teneteri.

### Old Armorican

The Old Armorican culture can be found along the northern coasts of the *Gallia Region*. It is the primary culture of Ambiani, Bajocasses, Curiosolites, Diablintes, Namnetes, Osismii, Redones, Pictones, Venelli, and Venetes.

### Old Belgae

The Old Belgae culture can be found along the northern coasts of the *Belgica Region*. It is the primary culture of Atrebates, Menapii, Morini, Nervii, and Viromandui.

## Sardinian

Culture of the Sardinian Culture Group can be found on Sardinia and the Balearic Islands.

### Balari

The Balari culture can be found on the northern half of the Island of Sardinia. It is the primary culture of Balares.

### Ilienses

The Ilienses culture can be found on the southern half of the Island of Sardinia. It is the primary culture of Ilienses. Both the Balari and Ilienses cultures can be used to form the nation of Sardinia.

### Balearean

The Balearean culture can be found of the Eastern half of the Balearic Islands. It is the primary culture of Baleares.

## Turdetanian

Culture of the Turdetanian Culture group, can be found in the south western area of Iberia.

### Tartessian

The Tartessian culture can be found west of the Guadalquivir River (Baetis River in game). It is the primary culture of Cunetes, Mirobrigeneses, Tartessos and Turduli Oppidani.

### Terdetani

The Terdetani culture is a culture currently listed in this culture group however it is not currently present on the map nor is it the primary culture of any nations. It was likely removed from play as of Update 3.1 (written as of 3.1.1).

## Tyrsenian

The Tyrsenian Culture Group are what the Greeks referred to as "Sea Peoples" and thus their culture is spread across parts of the Mediterranean such as Italy, the Aegean sea, and Cyprus.

### Eteocypriot

The Eteocupriot culture can be found in the southwest part of the island of Cyprus. It is the primary culture of Kourion and Paphos.

### Etruscan

The Etruscan Culture can be found all across the *Italia Super Region*. It is the primary culture of Arimna, Aritim, Aurinia, Caisra, Capua, Clevsin, Curtun, Felsna, Muthna, Nuvla, Parmna, Perusna, Pisae, Pupluna, Tarchuna, Veia, Velch, Velzna, Vetluna, and Volterra. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Etruria.

### Pelasgian\*

The Pelasgian culture can be found on the islands of Lemnos, and Imbros in the Aegean Sea. It is the primary culture of Hephaistia and Pelasges.

\*There's currently two listed cultures with the name 'Pelasgian' in the game. However there is no distinction between the two and is likely an oversight or done for event logic purposes.

### Raeti

The Raeti culture can be found in the Alps of the *Raetia et Noricum Region*. It is the primary culture of Brigantii, Brixenetes, Camuni, Consuanetes, Reti, and Vennontes. It is also the primary culture of the formable nation of Raetia.

# Chinese Super Region Cultures

Cultures groups found in and around the Chinese super region.

## Nan Man

Culture of the Nan Man Culture Group. Can be found in central China.

### Qun Man

The Qun Man culture can be found on the south side of the Yangzi River. It is the primary culture of Lu Rong, and Luo.

### San Miao

the San Miao culture can be found further south of the Yangzi River. It is the primary culture of Miao.