Kingdom of Gavaria

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**Gavaria**, officially the **Kingdom of Gavaria** is a country in south-western Mardos. It borders Ariosia to the west, Dury to the north, Nareia and Akhia to the north-east, and Hartalia to the east. At 434,748 square kilometers, Gavaria is the largest country in continental Avon. The capital is Kiospinia and the largest city is Abernes. Gavaria has a total population of 12.3 million and a low population density of 28.3 inhabitants per square kilometers. The highest population concentration is in central Gavaria.

When to Heaven we are departing
Joy and bliss Thou'lt be imparting,
For we feel and understand
For we feel and understand
That Thou dwellest in this land.
Here has Justice erected its Throne
Which vile oppression ignores
And, on its glorious stamp let us rejoice
Freedom, freedom, freedom.
When all around there blows a wind of anger and hate:
Citizen of Kingdom of Gavaria be proud, and in a calm spirit
Trusting in the future, behold your flag!
Under the unsullied blue of your sky,
May peace and labor ever live!
In autumn, O mother mine,
In the full blossomed paddy fields
I have seen spread all over sweet smiles.
In wisdom and strength renewed,
Ill-will, hatred, strife all ended,
In love enfolded, a mighty nation
Marching onward, all as one,
Lead us, Mother, to fullest freedom.

## Geography

### Temperature

* Annual mean temperature is at 3°C
* Mean annual maximum temperature is at 33°C
* Mean annual minimum temperature is at -23°C

### Precipitation

* Mean annual precipitation is 400 mm
* Mean annual maximum precipitation is at 3300 mm

## Government

### Administrative Divisions

Gavaria is divided into 13 cantons, 11 of which is in charge of regional administration and coordination of development in accordance with the objectives established by the Central Government. Each canton, with the exception of Thorosia and Canaralia, is headed by a Canton Executive appointed for a term of five years.

* Thorosia, an autonomous area currently governed by the sovereign, and Canaralia, an island municipality.

### Military

* **Active Military:** 26,000
* **Total Military Personnel:** 55,000
* **Conscription:** No, though a mandatory 6-month basic military training is required for all population age 18-23.

Gavaria is in a defense pact with Akhia.

## Economy

* **Unemployment rate:** 4% of the population is unemployed.
* **Poverty rate:** 4% of the population lives in poverty.
* **Literacy rate:** 97% of the population can read and write.
* **Resources:** Gavaria is rich in natural resources, particularly:
	+ Bronze
	+ Tin
	+ Nickel
	+ Iron
	+ Fertile farmland
	+ Natural gas

## Demographics

### Language

The official language is Gavarian, however Narish and Arioiot are also commonly used because they sound similar but have different pronunciations and orthography. The vast majority of Gavarians are consequently bilingual because Narish and/or Arioiot are taught in schools.

### Religion

Gavaria's major religion is Enosianity. According to a recent census, 92% identify as Enosian. Gavaria is a secular state and does not prefer one religion over another. The citizens are free to practice any religion they choose.

* 3% Slovan Spirits
* 2% Apostates of the Chief of the Sun
* 2% Sect of the Reaper of the Eclipse
* 1% Astellian