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'''Belgrit''' is an archipelagic nation to the southwest of the continent of [[Delun]] known for its maritime history and dominant culture and [[Belgritian language|language]], which is spoken throughout the world even more so than [[Araxian language|Araxian]]. Belgrit's de facto capital city, [[Domren]], is the second largest city in the world after [[Araxia]]. | |||
== Islands == | |||
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!Island | |||
!Land Area | |||
!Population | |||
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|[[Arthan]] | |||
|30,000 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|[[Brynlee]] | |||
|7,500 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|[[Norrin]] | |||
|5,000 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|[[Myrth]] | |||
|3,100 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|- | |||
|[[Tannick]] | |||
|2,700 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|- | |||
|[[Vaylee]] | |||
|2,500 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|[[Yimmit]] | |||
|2,300 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|[[Brazen]] | |||
|1,200 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|[[Brine]] | |||
|1,100 mi<sup>2</sup> | |||
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== Government == | == Government == | ||
The government of Belgrit is a representative democracy whose nine "kingdoms" each elect by popular vote a number of representatives proportionate to their populations to fill the 512 seats of the lower "Aft" house of parliament. The upper "Forward" house of parliament consists of 128 noble peers: 14 each appointed by the reigning monarchs of the nine kingdoms, plus two more who are representatives of the Church of the Divine Construction. | The government of Belgrit is a representative democracy whose nine "kingdoms" each elect by popular vote a number of representatives proportionate to their populations to fill the 512 seats of the lower "Aft" house of parliament. The upper "Forward" house of parliament consists of 128 noble peers: 14 each appointed by the reigning monarchs of the nine kingdoms, plus two more who are representatives of the Church of the Divine Construction. | ||
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Main article: [[Religion#The Divine Construction|Religion]] | Main article: [[Religion#The Divine Construction|Religion]] | ||
The dominant religion in Belgrit is the Church of the Divine Construction, a religious conception of the world as a perfect system in which each individual plays their part in contributing to a larger whole. | The dominant religion in Belgrit is the Church of the Divine Construction, a religious conception of the world as a perfect system in which each individual plays their part in contributing to a larger whole. That said, it is not uncommon to find followers of other faiths in Belgrit. The cults of [[Yona]] and [[Vexa]] are particularly well established. | ||
[[Category:Countries]] | [[Category:Countries]] | ||
