Santoria

The Ceremonial Monarchy of Santoria
is located on the UTC time zone, part of the northern islands in the Vexagon continent,
shared with Neon and Cepton. The region was established in 2010, and has its
governmental capitol located in Al-Tamer. Santoria
island is the 2. largest island in the world, behind Nova. It shares a maritime
border with Neon region in the south and Nova in the east. Corsairs point located
north of the Kloomonian coastline, are owned by the region of Santoria, whom
also share a maritime border with Neon. Santoria
has a subtropical desert climate, with several subtropical islands around its
coastline.

### History

While most of Santorian History is unknown
to Neonian academics, evidence on the Nabur Island indicate the Santorians
established ancient settlements on the island in 2012. Its capital, Al-Tamer,
dates back to 2010 with its founding by Shah Ali-Bin Tamer.

A country that culturally isolates itself
from other regions, not much is known about its culture or religions.
Government minders follow tourists, and few are allowed in the country for
academic study. Some claim that society is largely patriarchal, the government
authoritarian, and that the country is largely run by oligarchs. Its monarch
has largely lost power since Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) Ra’id Sarraf Shah
rose to power in 2016. However, since 2016, Santoria has made increasing
efforts to connect itself to the outside world

### Politics and government

**Administrative divisions**
The Santorian government is an athroisan
government ran by one head of state where the Grand Vizier directly controls the justice department,
the economy, and the laws passed by the assembly. Its monarch which once ran
the region, similarly, has been displaced from any formal power since the 2016
coup d'eta. Its government relies on establishing governors who directly
enforce and operate on the laws sent from the capital.

Human rights groups note that the country
“has no legal justice system and has very little effective bureaucratic
systems, leaving many with no choice but to bribe officials for basic
privileges like water, school placement, and protection.”

**Foreign relations**
Unlike the largely protectionist policy of
the Monarchy, Grand Vizier Ra’id Sarraf Shah after taking power in a 2016 coup,
has largely opened up Santoria to the outside. Santoria currently cooperates in
the G7, the United Regions, and enjoys formal relations with Neon and
Nova.

### Demographics

**Migration**
A 2016 reported little migration from
Santoria to other regions. Human rights groups cite the governments harsh
immigration policy for keeping many families stranded in the country. Another
government observer cites the lack of an efficient immigration system as the
reasoning. In 2017, the Minister of the interior, Husaam al-Hameed, commented
that one of Grand Vizier Ra’id Sarraf Shah’s goals in office was to “open
borders and connect ideas”.

**Religion**
Sharing information about Santorian
Notchism has been strictly forbidden by Santorian officials and is taboo within
Santorian society. Temples are observed to appear in large cities, but the
nature of the religion remains largely a mystery to foreigners.

## Guide

**Neon region**

v Zeon city

vGlow city

vPremium city

vKloomon city

**Cepton region**

vJijilocity

**Nova region**

vPrixton city

**Santoria region**

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