New Foyatija

**New Foyatija** is a very large nation bound to the south of Great Ermentruce in the continent of the New World. It was colonized by settlers from the Old World nation of Eterni in the Old World, located nearly 5,950 km away across the Opu Terrum.

## Geography

New Foyatija stretches from just above the equator at its southernmost point to 36 degrees north latitude at its northern reaches. This gives the nation a variety of climates and landscapes from tropical lush rainforests to more temperate regions.

### Calatana

The northern section of New Foyatija is dominated by vast swamplands. Mosquitos and humidity are common here year-round. Further inland, the ground becomes more solid but wetlands and marshes still cover much of the area. The northern swampland region is known as Calatana. The city of Calatana sits on the slightly higher ground at the very edge of the swamps, giving it prime access to trade routes while avoiding the worst of the flooding and bugs. As the northernmost major settlement, Catalana acts as an important gateway to the rest of New Foyatija for travelers coming from Great Ermentruce or the Olden World across the Opu Terrum.

### Morlitza

South of Catalana, the terrain gradually changes from swampland to rolling hills and plains covered in tropical rainforests. Major rivers cut across the landscape, providing transportation routes and fertile soils. More cities and towns arise alongside these waterways to take advantage of their resources and access. Closer to the equator, the climate grows hotter and rainforests thicker as New Foyatija sinks deep into the tropics.

### Los Paguro

Los Paguro lies at the southern tip of New Foyatija's mainland, where the terrain gives way to the azure waters of Turquoise Bay. Named for the numerous hermit crabs that populate its beaches, Los Paguro is a tropical paradise full of coconut palms swaying in the sea breeze.

## Wildlife

### Red fox

Most common in the northern swamplands of Catalana, the red fox is well adapted to wet conditions. Around 50,000 scattered throughout the north.

### Monarch

Colorful orange and black monarch butterflies are seen across New Foyatija but are especially vibrant in numbers in the central grasslands and forests during migration. Seasonal migrations consist of 2-3 million butterflies across the nation annually.

### Coati

Living in family bands, the long-snouted coatis can be spotted in the tropical forests of southern New Foyatija scavenging for fruits and insects. Over 150,000 coatis reside in family grounds within southern rainforests.

### Magpie

Intelligent and social magpies thrive in the woodlands and hills of central New Foyatija, recognizable by their iridescent blue and black feathers. Nearly 1 million magpies occupy woodlands and hills nationwide.

### Crow

Found nationwide, crows are highly adaptable birds that capitalize on human settlements to find food. Their calls are ubiquitous across New Foyatija. A widespread estimated at 5 million crows across all habitats.

### Macaws

Vividly colored macaws stand out in the emerald canopies of the southern rainforests, where several species flourish. Around 50,000.

### Jaguar

As the apex predator, jaguars maintain dominance of the jungles through stealthy power. Primarily in the south but ranging throughout. Only 6,000.

### Coyote

Clever coyotes range across northern and central New Foyatija in search of small prey, living comfortably alongside human activity. 250,000.

### Capybara

The world's largest rodent can be surprised bathing in riverbanks or lagoons throughout New Foyatija but congregates in greatest numbers in savannahs. 500,000.

### Armadillo

Burrowing armadillos use their armor effectively against predators across the landscape but favor grasslands and woodlands. 3-4 million.

### Raccoon

Opportunistic raccoons thrive near northern towns and cities, utilizing urban areas to their benefit. 750,000.

### Platypus

This unusual egg-laying mammal inhabits Central New Foyatija's clear rivers and streams, showing its bill near banks at dawn and dusk. 10,000.

### Moth

Countless moth species color the nights throughout NF, from the northern swamps to the southern forests. With over 1,000 species, total moth numbers are impossible to count but number in the billions.

### Raven

Highly intelligent ravens act as scouts across the skies, their deep cronks signaling news. Seen nationwide. Around 120,000.

### Gray Fox

Solitary gray foxes inhabit various niches from the banks of rivers to rocky hillsides found throughout NF. 150,000.

### Culpeo Zorro

These speedy red foxes occupy grasslands and scrublands of central and southern New Foyatija. 80,000.

### Wolf

Packs of wolves once ranged nationwide but are now restricted to northern grasslands and forests near the swamplands due to human settlements elsewhere. Only 2,000.

### Grasshopper

Found throughout countryside ecosystems, grasshoppers provide the chirping soundtrack of summer across New Foyatija. Billions.

### Cicada

Periodical cicadas emerge every couple decades in large numbers to sing shrill songs across hot northern forests before receding for years. Periodical cicada emergences consist of trillions of individuals every 13-17 years.

## Demographics

### Ethnic

New Foyatija boasts an immensely diverse population that reflects its rich history of colonial settlement and global immigration. At over 17 million residents, no single ethnicity forms a majority. The largest groups are British ancestry at 28% and Filipino at 22%, demonstrating the lasting impacts of European colonialism as well as Asian migration over centuries. Hispanics, descended primarily from Spanish and Portuguese settlers and traders comprise 19.8% of the population. Other sizeable populations with over 100,000 members include French, African, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Italian ethnic groups.

#### British

The largest ethnicity in NF are the British, who represent 28% of the population at around 5 million people. Descended primarily from colonists and settlers in the 17th-19th centuries, the legacy remains influential in aspects of culture, language and traditions. They dominate the demographics of coastal regions with historic ports, especially the eastern coastline which is closest to the Old World.

### Filipino

Second only to the British are Filipinos, comprising 22.6% or approximately 4 million residents. They comprise majorities on the western coastline of the nation, but also hold significant populations in the east as well.

### Hispanic

Rounding out the top three are Hispanics at 19.8% or 3.5 million individuals. They are widespread across the nation.

### LGBTQ+

16.5% or 2.9 million people identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender in NF.