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Pursat is bordered by Bulkh to the northwest, Umardwal to the east, Yanuban to the southeast and [[Umardwal]] and the [[Great Kavir]] desert to the north. Pursat's borders are marked by several significant rivers. The Iteru and Lilu Rivers form the country's northwestern border with [[Bulkh]], while the al-Firat River delineates its eastern border with [[Umardwal]]. Off the northwestern coast of Pursat, in the [[Bay of Oduniyye]], lies the low-laying island province of Fapimunein, which is semi-arid. The most prominent geographical feature of mainland Pursat is its expansive coastal plain, stretching along the country's northwestern to southeastern coastline. This plain is characterized by a gradual slope, rising from the sea level towards the interior. The plain is predominantly semi-arid, with limited rainfall supporting scrub vegetation and scattered oases. Two mountain ranges, the Zagrin Mountains in the northwest and the Baqunah Mountains in the southeast, define the boundaries of the coastal plain. These ranges create a natural barrier, influencing the climate and providing a source of water for the surrounding regions. The Zagrin Mountains, particularly, offer a more temperate climate, contrasting with the aridity of the coastal plain. To the north of the coastal plain lies the [[Great Kavir]] desert, a vast expanse of arid land characterized by sand dunes, salt flats, and extreme temperatures that spans [[Battganuur]], [[Bulkh]], Pursat, and [[Umardwal]]. The desert, through desertification, has continued to push southward, reducing the semi-arid coastal plain by 35% in the last 300 years, but 14 percent of the total was in just the last 75 years.

Pursat's climate has a semi-arid climate in the coastal plain, with hot summers and mild winters. The [[Great Kavir]] desert to the north amplifies the aridity, with extreme temperatures and minimal rainfall. The Zagrin and Baqunah Mountains, the countries northwestern and southeastern regions respectively, provide a more temperate environment, with cooler temperatures and higher precipitation compared to the surrounding areas.

Silver mining, {{wp|sorghum}}, {{wp|millet}}, {{wp|yams}}, {{wp|fava beans}}, {{wp|jute}}, {{wp|sweet potatoes}}, {{wp|cowpeas}}, {{wp|bambara groundnut}}, {{wp|bananas}}, and slaves

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Football is the national sport of Pursat. At the highest levels, the national [[WAFF]] league soccer team of Pursat are the Pursatni Pangolins. They have never won the [[WAFF World Cup]] but they do well in the [[WAFF#Audonian_Cup|WAFF Audonian Cup]] most years. The country also has regional, provincial, and local leagues for professional, semi-professional, and amateur players. It is estimated that 48% of Pursatnieen play football recreationally. Pursat has sent players to every [[Istroyan Games]] since [[1968]]. {{wp|Squash}} and {{wp|tennis}} are other popular sports. The Pursatni squash team has been competitive in international championships since the 1930s. Horseracing has long been a popular sport in the country, but accusations of poor treatment of horses have soured some with a more modern palate. The Pursatni fencing team has done well in international championships since the 1970s and some Pursatni fencers have been recruited to other national teams, like the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc National Fencing Team]]. Pursat has done well internationally in archery and rowing with both teams medaling in the last summer [[Istroyan Games]].

Pursat's tropical climate allows for a diverse range of agricultural activities. In the fertile lowlands, farmers cultivate like {{wp|sorghum}}, {{wp|millet}}, {{wp|yams}}, {{wp|sweet potatoes}}, {{wp|cowpeas}}, {{wp|bambara groundnut}}, {{wp|fave beans}}, and {{wp|bananas}}. Nomadic herders in the northern steppes raise livestock such as camels, goats, and sheep but due to the small scale and nomadic lifestyle these rarely make it to export markets and are consumed locally by those communities. The country possesses significant mineral resources, including {{wp|copper}}, {{wp|gold}}, and {{wp|phosphates}}. Mining operations contribute to the country's export earnings and are a major employer for the country. The financial sector is rapidly evolving, with the establishment of modern banking institutions and the growth of microfinance initiatives with investments primarily coming from [[Burgundie]]. While traditional financial practices like {{wp|hawala}} remain prevalent in some areas, the government is actively promoting financial inclusion and modernization. The manufacturing sector is primarily focused on the assembly of electronics, particularly microprocessors and cellphones. This industry has benefited from foreign investment, primarily from [[Burgundie]], and technology transfer, contributing to the country's economic growth and diversification. The government of Pursat hosts workshops for native skilled artisans to produce intricate textiles (rugs, wool, and tanned leather), traditional pottery (tagines in particular), jewelry, and camel and goat leather goods, which are sought after by both domestic and international consumers. Pursat's government is working with domestic and international companies to invest in tourism infrastructure that will lean into the purported {{wp|Biblical}} connections and become a hotspot for Christian pilgrims and religious tourism. Pursat's coastline offers abundant fishing opportunities, supporting both local fishing communities and a growing aquaculture industry. Deep-sea fishing vessels primarily catch {{wp|tuna}} and other {{wp|pelagic fish}}, while coastal communities engage in artisanal fishing practices. Aquaculture farms, particularly shrimp farms, have emerged as a significant contributor to seafood exports. As global awareness of environmental issues grows, Pursat is actively developing its green sector. Investments in renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are reducing the country's reliance on fossil fuels, but these efforts are still nascent.

One of the largest industries by value and by population involvement in Pursat is {{wpl|ship breaking}}. There are 8 ship breaking yards along the mainland and 3 along the island of Fapimunein. The yards on the mainland are bigger and designed to serve the needs of Pursats' [[Occidental]] clientele who typically have large numbers of bigger ships. The yards on Fapimunein serve clients from [[Audonia]] and have a much lower through rate. These yards are primarily focused on scrapping the ships but the steel in particular is recycled and provides over 100% of the annual need for steel in the country. The excess steel is sold to neighboring countries and has been praised with reducing the demand for mined iron ore and reduces energy use in the steelmaking process across southern [[Daria]]. Fixtures and other maritime equipment that is salvageable is sold to regional shipyards for reuse as well. As such, ships produced in [[Daria]] often have very high capabilities and facilities on board even if the equipment is a bit dated.

Pursat uses [[Track gauges around the world|Standard gauge]], 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) as most of its rail infrastructure has been under the auspices of [[Burgundie]] and its sphere of influence in the [[Middle seas region]], who all use that rail gauge. The country has a strong rail network with 13,669km of rail, 1,560km of which is electrified, and 7,589km is double track. The Agency for Rail Safety is the regulating body of the rails and the rails are owned almost exclusively by the government. Carriers for both freight and passengers rent access on the lines on a fee-for-service model. This has led to freight haulers to prioritize extremely long trains to reduce the fees they have to pay, which has become a standard practice and expectation. Motorists, both personal and truck traffic have lodged complaints to either invest in non-grade crossings, or to regulate train length.