Kastrovia

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Raspublika e Kastrovise

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**Kastrovia** (Shqiperinic: *Raspublika e Kastrovise*, "Republic of Kastrovia"), officially the **Republic of Kastrovia** is a country in the southwestern Lusitonics located adjacent to the Sea of Midway compromising of the westernmost peninsula. Kastrovia was also a archipelagic island, consisting of three main geographical divisions from the west and south: Small and Big Plug, Rugovia, and around 18 minor islands bounded within the Sea of Ohrid and covers an area of around 2,184,594 km2 (843,476 million mi2). It shares land borders with [country1] and [country2], Kastiers is it's capital and largest city.

Kastrovia is home to a variety of climatic, geological, hydrological, and morphological conditions, the country is well known for it's various tourist attractions ranging from the cold, snow-capped Lindjes mountains and the rest of the Kastov alpines down to the tropical southwest and northern regions of (\_), (\_) and (\_). Tourism makes up one it's key elements in their economy, a large industry at 7.3% of the total GDP. Its climatic and geological diversity also allows it to grow a large agricultural industry as a prominent producer of cotton (201,800 tonnes) and olives (866,000 tonnes) mostly traded domestically and makes up 11.1% of Kastrovia's GDP.

Kastrovia has been home to many inhabitants of trans-Absith immigrants during the Dark Ages and has gone by different civilisations over time, such as the Tunterics, Antecessians, Illyrics and the Yujurunic. Modern Kastovia first emerged as the Municipality of the Annëbhrër in the mid-late 7th century evolving into the Kastrovian Empire in the 9th to 10th centuries. The advent of revival of global industrialisation and the need to modernise result in the adoption of the first Kastovian constitution which emphasised liberal democratic practices. This era dubbed the Zod democracy (1090—1103) saw the democratic transition overshadowing a period of stagnation and militarism amidst uncertain political shifting. The passing of laws against political dissent, and a series of crown loyalist coups, saw the end of the Zod democracy in a period of lawlessnness and a still-sizeable historical period marked by the significant decline in surviving records and documentation, the Troubles period (1103—1195). Several modern theories have ventured to explain this poorly understood period, including the severity of the scale being mostly unknown, the possible rampancy of statism from dissidents which can explain the subsequent cultural wars and promotion of cultural genocide to suppress the growth of rival extremist groups, or a combination of other theories.

The Troubles was marked by difficulties and calamities during this time, mostly centered around the various schisms between various political groups within the country. The 'Law for Peace' would lead into fuelling the radicalisation of these groups vying to remain relevant and not be eliminated by the government. The leading low-level wars waged by many extremes has eventually spilled over to a larger conflict, leading up to the government intervention. Today this period has it's effects still being felt as the country continues to rebound.

## Etymology

The term "Kastrovian" came from the establishment of the Kastrovian Empire in 990 which was the name of the house that Emperor Ismeil Inoli was present at when the empire was first founded.

The unification of the substates in the Municipality of Annëbhrër would see the adoption of the "Kastov", or "Kastovian" as a denonym for the empire even up to republic times.

## Geography

*Main article: Geography of Kastrovia*

Kastrovia has an area of 2,184,594 km2 (843,476 million mi2) and is located in the southwestern Lusitonics. It's shoreline faces the Sea of Ohrid to the southwest and the Sea of Midway to the west. It's northernmost point is located at Çika; the southernmost is Molosia. The country is, for such a large country consists of many mountains and hills running in different directions across the Elbasan region, having multiple mountain ranges found along the easternmost regions containing the Lindjes mountains, (containing Mount Köeynich, the highest peak at 2,642 m (8,667 ft).), a convention of mountainous and rugged terrain along the Lindjes valley, Kastovia's only land connection to the mainland. Due to it's distinct shape jutting out into two seas at the southern end of the Lusitonics, it has one of the longer coastlines in the world.

### Islands

*Main article: List of Islands in Kastrovia*

Kastrovia features a considerable number of islands, all of which are inhabited, Rugovia is the largest and most populous island; separated from the mainland by the 750 km (466 mi) wide Ohrid Strait. Two other significant islands in the country is the Small and Big Plug Islands north of Rugovia, and the Gyjaka Island Cluster, a large collection of smaller islands residing within the Sea of Ohrid which are smaller and less populated.

### Climate

*Main article: Climate of Kastrovia*

The warmest areas of the country are placed along the Ohrid Sea Coasts, with the western extreme points as the Midway Sea Coasts seeing very little of the warmer parts of the country. Whilst the coldest places are positioned within the northeastern alpines. The mean monthly temperature ranges between −1 °C (30 °F) in winter to 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) in summer. Rainfall naturally varies from season to season and from year to year. The country receives most of the precipitation in winter months and less in summer months.

Its variety in climate would allow the Kastrovian country to be a major biodiversity hotspot. Rich and contrasting biodiversity on account of it's geographical location and the great diversity in its climatic, geological and hydrological conditions. Because of remoteness, the mountains and hills of Albania are endowed with forests, trees and grasses that are essential to the lives for a wide variety of animals. Approximately 3,500 different species of plants can be found in Kastrovia. At the minimum 300 plants growing locally are used in the preparation of herbs and medicines. The trees within the forests are primarily made up of fir, oak, beech and pine.

The lands and their rich biodiversity also allows for the country to have an abundance of arable land allowing it's large agricultural sector.

## Governance

*Main article: Politics of Kastrovia*

Kastrovia is a unitary constitutional crowned republic whose government operate under a framework laid out within the constitution wherein the president functions as the head of government while the monarch as the head of state. The sovereignty is vested in the Kastov people and exercised by them through their representatives or directly. It is structured as a bicameral legislature called the State Dhoma or colloquially the term of "Congress" is also used. The government is further divided into two branches:

* Executive — The president and monarch is represented here, they administer and enforce laws and policies.
* Judiciary — The supreme, constitutional, appeal and administrative courts have judges can interpret laws and overturn laws that can be deemed unconstitutional. They are the highest body related to law enforcement.

The president is elected by popular vote for a six-year term and a lifetime term respectively. While the ministries of the government elects the monarch from the Royal Pool (family) or on the recommendation of the president themselves. Since the 'Law for Peace' and subsequently the Troubles, Kastrovia has experienced some democratic backsliding, and has seen specific political parties banned, and included the limitation of access and/or ascension to government power under the guise of preventing "another Troubles".

### Foreign Relations

*Main article: Foreign Relations of Kastrovia*

Since it's emergence from the Troubles, and it's subsequent isolationism, Kastrovia had extended

it's responsibilities and position in continental and international affairs, developing and establishing friendly relations with other entities around the world. It's foreign policy priorities is the protection of rights of Kastrovian citizens overseas, and the accession to a larger trade market to improve it's economy.

### Military

*Main article: Armed Forces of Kastrovia*

The Kastov Armed Forces consisted of Land, Air and Naval Forces and constitute the military and paramilitary forces of the country. They are led by a commander-in-chief represented by the monarch under the supervision of the Ministria e Mbrojtjes (Ministry of Defence). The chief purpose of the armed forces of Albania is the defence of the independence, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the country, as well as the participation in humanitarian, combat, non-combat and peace support operations.

Since (N.S.) 1103, military service is mandatory with people aged 19—21 to be drafted for six months of service in the Armed Forces.

### Administrative Divisions

Kastrovia is defined within a territorial area of 2,184,594 km2 (843,476 million mi2) in the Lusitonics. It is divided into multiple regions in three districts: Northern, Central and Southern National District. Which consist of a number of regions (rajon) and municipalities (bashkia). And futher subdivided, all of which responsible for geographical, economic, social and cultural purposes inside these territories.

The largest municipality in the country by population is the Municipality of Annëbhrër with a population of 620,000 people. The smallest being the Municipality of Gyjaka Islands at 7,000.