Provinces of Metzetta

Provinces (do) are the highest-level administrative divisions of Metzetta. There are 16 in total, there are also 9 cities which are self-governing and thus not part of any province; the capital of Hanzeong is classified as a special city, while Ankae, Jamsu, Inyang, Hitui, Uchyeo, Hokae, Jaegyu and Dengjo are classified as metropolitan cities. Each province has their own culture and symbols, including flags, cuisine, provincial capital cities and so on. Every province is split into counties (gun) and each county is further divided into prefectures (hyeon).

Gomssi
Gomssi (곰씨) has an area of 9650 square miles and a population of 200,000. It consists entirely of islands in the Metzettan Archipelago, numbering 10 main islands and countless smaller rocks. It has the smallest land area and population of any of Metzetta's provinces. The islands were formerly independent before being conquered by Metzetta. It neighbours Kangssi and Neju. Most islands are their own self-contained counties with control over smaller surrounding rocks and islets, however the largest island, Gyumo-do, is split into two counties on account of its size; these counties are Musuhangun and Yeonggun. The province is named after Metzetta's 22nd Emperor, as is the smallest of the provinces, Gomuido, literally "Gom's Island."

Hansang
Hansang (한상) lies on the east coast of central Metzetta and was formerly part of Meseda-jo. It has a population of 2.5 million and an area of 20,500 square miles. It borders Zeosanggi, Wassi, Panyonggi and Kitaessi. Hansang is divided into 18 counties, four of which are cities in their own right. It hosts the planned town of Zejamae, built in the Acirian architectural style and the town of Cheolgyo, named after the first iron bridge built in the country.

Kangssi
Southern islands. Formerly independent islands. Two partial islands and two fully controlled islands.

Kitaessi
Southern.

Mwolla
Mwolla (뭘라) has an area of 14,000 square miles and a population of 820,000. It is the northernmost province in the country and forms Metzetta's penninsular border with XX along with Zeolla and Zeowon. It borders Zeowon, Yeulla and the self-governing city of Uchyeo. There is a small run of coastline on the eastern side of the province. It was formerly under the control of Hyuntoji. It is a relatively rural province where agriculture provides much of the local income, there are X universities in the region and several military bases due to its location on the country's only major land border. Mwolla is divided into 12 counties, most of which are named after their largest settlements, two of which are cities.

Namussi
Southern. Former Daekang. Includes the island of Maechunbu.

Neju
Southeast peninsula with 13 main islands. Former Daekang.

Panyonggi
Panyonggi (반용기) has an area of 28,500 square miles and a population of seven million. It surrounds the self-governing city of Jamsu and covers half the island of Choju, the other half of which is administered by XX. It borders Wassi to the north, Hansang to the east, Kitaessi to the southeast, Seocheong to the south, Ungasang to the southwest and XX to the west. Coastline runs down the west of the mainland portion. It was formerly under the control of Meseda.

Historically fishing provided much of the area's income, nowadays manufacturing in the areas surrounding Jamsu has been very lucrative for the region. There are 15 universities in the region. Panyonggi is divided into 25 counties, most of which are named after their largest settlements; six of them are cities, with X being directly connected to Jamsu's expanding metropolis. The humid microclimate of Panyonggi is perfect for growing fruit trees, and the country's finest textiles are made in the area.

Seocheong
Southern. Former Daekang.

Ungsang
Southwest. Former Daekang. Includes the islands of Hagja-do and Sangeo-do.

Wassi
Wassi (와씨) is Metzetta's largest province in terms of both area (40,260 square miles) and population (12 million people); it contains Mount Riwa, and surrounds Hanzeong and Inyang, with the capital's metropolis spilling over into the province itself. It borders Zeolla to the north, Zeosanggi to the east, Hansang to the sourtheast and Panyonggi to the south, with coastline down the western side. It is the heartland of former Meseda and is named after the nation's second Emperor, Wa.

Wassi has a heavily developed heavy industry sector due to its proximity to the capital, with many factories producing goods such as printed circuit boards, clothing and construction machinery. Wassi Airport provides domestic flights and Anru Military Complex is one of the country's major military bases. The province is connected by rail, including the Hanzeong Metropolitan Railway system.

Universities in Wassi include Wassi National University, Metzetta Aerospace University, Galko University, Ginkogun University, Wassi University of Cultural Industries, Riwagun Theological University, Danogun University, Mokgun University, Mokgun Institute of Media and Arts, Keligun Technical University, Galko National University of Education, Ansi University of Foreign Studies, Metzettan National Police University, Wassi University of Law and Business, University of Machagun, Zengun University and Yuzugun University for Women.

Wassi is divided into 38 counties, each of which is further subdivided into prefectures. Nine counties are cities in their own right, some of which form an extension of the Hanzeong Metropolis. The province is home to Wassi Grand Park, an entertainment complex consisting of a theme park, zoo and sports facilities. The area is famous for its delicious cow ribs.

Yeulla
Northeast. Former Hyuntoji.

Yuwon
Southern Islands. In addition to the mainland portion there are 7 territories on partially-controlled islands and 18 main fully-controlled islands.

Zeolla
Northwest. Former Meseda.

Zeosanggi
East. Former Meseda.

Zeowon
North. Former Hyuntoji.