The Parish

## The Parish (Parwes-la)

Skyline of Ville Liládifé

**The Parish** (Perūn Creole: **Parwes-la**) most commonly referred to colloquially as "Parwes", is the northernmost province of Perūn and, with a tabulated population of over 45 million, the most populous.

The Parish is renowned and admired for it's capital, Ville Liládifé. Intersolar travelers come from as far as the Kuiper belt to see it's beautiful purple sunsets and sunrises, which last on average about 18 hours but only happen once every 27.3 days due to the rotational period of the planet. It has a distinctive architectural style, unique dialects, and a vibrant nightlife including many annual celebrations. Much of the province has a multilingual heritage with descendants and influence from old Creole cultures in North America.

The Parish is a major center of business and finance, and the home of the stock exchange and many large banks and financial institutions. The Parish is also home to many large corporations and conglomerate companies, such as Grimm Group, which is headquartered in the capital.

## Geography

The Parish is the most populous province in Perūn, but the fourth largest by area. The capital, Ville Liládifé, is the largest city in Perūn, with a population of over 16 million. The Parish is made up of 4 counties, which are further subdivided into districts and cities. The 4 counties are Liládifé County, East Parish County, West Parish County, and North Parish County.

East Parish (Perūn Creole: **Parwes Leste**) is the easternmost county of Perūn and the second most populous, with a tabulated population of over 35 million. The capital of East Parish is Auguste, with a population of over 8 million. East Parish is known for its beautiful landscapes, with many mountains, canyons and plateaus located in the province. The county is also home to many different wildlife species, including the Perūnian national animal, the Perūnian river eagle.

North Parish (Perūn Creole: **Parwes Nord**) is also known as the "plaines du nord" or "plains of the north", for it's rolling hills and wide open fields running along the valleys between East and West Parish. North Parish is a center of agriculture in the province, with many farms and agricultural businesses located in the county. North Parish is also home to many different food processing and manufacturing businesses.

## Demographics

The Parish is home to many different religions and ethnic groups, each with their own customs and traditions. The Parish is a highly diversified province, with a wide variety of cultural traditions. The Parish is also home to many different languages, with over 100 different languages spoken in the province.

## Economy

The Parish is also a major center of tourism, with many tourist attractions located in the province, such as the Liládifé Theatre and the Liládifé Zoological Park. The Parish is home to many different sports teams, including the Liládifé Lions of the Perūnian Premier League and the Liládifé Krewe of the Perūnian Basketball Association.

The Parish is also major center of education, with many universities and colleges located in the province. The Parish is home to many research institutions, such as the Perūnian Academy of Sciences and the Perūnian Space Agency.