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The '''administrative divisions of Cartadania''' are the various governing entities that together form [[Cartadania]]. The first subdivisions are the states and territories, of which there are thirty-eight total. The admission of states into the union is authorized by the [[Constitution of Cartadania]] and is conducted by [[Cartadanian National Congress|Congress]]. Predominantly, states outside the bounds of Lusia Velha have emerged through the organization of territories previously under federal sovereignty, often facilitated through congressional resolutions. Additionally, the partitioning of land within existing states or annexed regions has contributed to the formation of new states. | The '''administrative divisions of Cartadania''' are the various governing entities that together form [[Cartadania]]. The first subdivisions are the states and territories, of which there are thirty-eight total. The admission of states into the union is authorized by the [[Constitution of Cartadania]] and is conducted by [[Cartadanian National Congress|Congress]]. Predominantly, states outside the bounds of Lusia Velha have emerged through the organization of territories previously under federal sovereignty, often facilitated through congressional resolutions. Additionally, the partitioning of land within existing states or annexed regions has contributed to the formation of new states. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
== Regions == | == Regions == | ||
[[File:Cartadania region map.svg|thumb|right|300px|The nine regions of Cartadania. Aveiro, Tanoa, and Tanoa Sul are considered interregional states. | |||
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|{{Color box|#a0ca5c|border=darkgray}} Valeria||{{Color box|#f5c15e|border=darkgray}} Charente||{{Color box|#5fb1f9|border=darkgray}} Lusia | |||
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|{{Color box|#48a052|border=darkgray}} Saçilha||{{Color box|#ef873c|border=darkgray}} Etracia||{{Color box|#eb4442|border=darkgray}} Satheria | |||
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|{{Color box|#2e6aac|border=darkgray}} Marinales||{{Color box|#aa50a1|border=darkgray}} Taínea||{{Color box|#fca4d2|border=darkgray}} Outlying | |||
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Cartadania's division into nine distinct regions, as designated by the Office of Geography and Statistics, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the nation's cultural, historical, and geographical diversity. These regions, while not official governmental entities, serve as essential reference points for analyzing Cartadania's unique characteristics and shared attributes. | |||
The [[Valeria]] region is the easternmost region of Cartadania, encompassing {{convert|240871.2|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} across the states of [[Cascália]], [[São Andreas]], and [[Triessa]] on the island of [[Urlazio]]. Its 15.6 million residents, while sharing a common history, are split between the more countryside dominant culture of Cascália and São Andreas, and the more coastal, beach culture of Triessa. With nearly 10 million residents, Triessa also has the majority of the residents of the region, accounting for roughly 62% of residents, the majority of who live along Triessa's coastline. Triessa is sometimes culturally grouped with Acara, which lies within the Charente region, instead of its historical grouping with Cascália and São Andreas. | |||
The [[Charente]] region is the other region located on [[Urlazio]], encompassing {{convert|286391.8|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} across the states of [[Acara]], [[Aleira]], and [[Maresia]], as well as the territory of [[Providência]], making it just larger than the Valeria region. It has 31.7 million residents, 20.4 million of which live in Maresia. The Charente has a unique culture framed around the historical Aumiers Bailiwick of Burgundie which is now the present-day area of [[Aumiers|Greater Aumiers]] along the northern coast of Maresia. The creole language that formed from the mixture of Cartadanian and Burgoignesc, known as Charentais, has permeated throughout the states of Maresia and Aleira, with sizeable communities in Acara as well | |||
The [[Lusia]] region, the largest and most populous among the metropolitan regions, is a vast expanse that mirrors the historical Lusia province of Caphiria. Home to a prodigious 185 million residents spread across 1.106 million square kilometers, Lusia encapsulates the heart of Cartadania's cultural and economic dynamism. Its rich tapestry of traditions, languages, and communities reflects centuries of evolution and adaptation. It is the birthplace of the Cartadanian language, as well as the country as a whole. The region encompasses the states of [[Alexandria]], [[Santiago]], [[São Ricardo]], [[Trentino]], [[Verona]], and [[Victoria]], as well as the federal capital city of [[Alahuela]]. In every way except historically, the state of [[Tanoa]] has also been included in the Lusia region, though it is primarily considered to be part of the Saçilha region alongside Tanoa Sul due to its historical connection. | |||
The [[Saçilha]] region is composed of the states of [[Tanoa]] and [[Tanoa Sul]], historically united as the Province of Taliana. This region is home to 13.5 million people, with the vast majority living in Tanoa. In spite of the {{convert|206498.9|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} area of the region, it is sometimes considered a false region, as the two states that make up the area are often culturally closer to other areas. For example, Tanoa is more similar to the Lusia region, while Tanoa Sul is more akin to the Etracia region. With respect to these characteristics, the Office of Geography and Statistics will sometimes place the two in those respective regions, effectively eliminating the Saçilha region in many cases. Nonetheless, the region as a whole does possess some unique cultural traits, especially in the realm of [[Cuisine of Cartadania#Saçilha|cuisine]]. | |||
In contrast to the Lusia region, the [[Etracia]] region, with its 8.5 million residents and {{convert|520137.6|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} of territory, offers a more sparsely populated yet no less vibrant experience. Here, urban centers thrive alongside natural beauty, fostering a unique blend of modernity and tradition. Etracia's historical significance and its role in shaping Cartadania's political landscape make it a compelling region to explore, especially for nature lovers. The area has historically been underdeveloped, corresponding in large part to the former Southern Territory of Cartadania's early years as a newly formed republic. It is home to a large portion of Cartadania's agriculture industry, as well as some mining and other industrial sectors. Etracia is also unique in regards to linguistics, as the area has a large Pelaxian-speaking population, originating from a mix of different areas and countries. | |||
The [[Satheria]] region, characterized by its distinctive cultural and geographical attributes around the Satherian Rainforest, boasts a population of 17 million residents and spans just {{convert|188389.5|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}. Nestled within its borders are diverse communities, each contributing to Satheria's cultural mosaic. This region's historical legacy and contemporary relevance have continuously shaped Cartadania's regional identity. It is considered one of the most geographically contrasted regions in Cartadania, even when compared to larger regions like Lusia and neighboring Etracia. Loumara's Lençóis National Park, Montecarlo's southern portion of the Satherian Rainforest, and Vitrea's hot and arid Valley of the Sun are not very widely known outside of Cartadania, but very popular areas for Cartadanians from other regions to visit. | |||
The [[Marinales]] region, usually just referred to as "the Marinales", is a region that encompasses the southern area of former Vachena. Bounded by mountains to the west and east, it is known throughout the country for its milder, mediterranean climate as compared to the rest of the country. It is composed of the states of [[Ferara]], [[Lombardia]], [[Siena]], and [[Toscana]], as well as the territory of [[Santa Domenica]]. In spite of its great size, measuring in at {{convert|594912.6|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}, the region is largely suburban in character, with large agricultural regions in between. Lombardia, Toscana, and Ferara are particularly well-known for their mining industries, while Siena is well-known for its ship-building industry, especially at [[Valorica Marine|Santaria Yards]]. While officially part of the Taínean region, Aveiro is often lumped in with the Marinales due to its geographical divide from the rest of the Taínean region. Nevertheless, over 60% of the state's population lives in the metropolitan region of Lamerosa, its largest city, which is geographically closer to the state line with Bahia than any of the Marinales states. | |||
The [[Taínea (Cartadania)|Taínea]] region, officially known as just Taínea in official records, is the last and westernmost of the metropolitan regions. It encompasses a vast {{convert|873520.4|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} and has a prodigious population of 53.3 million residents. It corresponds to the northern portion of Old Vachena, including the states of [[Aveiro]], [[Bahia]], [[Espírito Santo]], and [[Santarém]], as well as the insular state of [[Porta Bianca]]. Despite its distance from Caphiria, many of the residents born here have recent Caphirian backgrounds due to Caphiria's influence in Vachena before its annexation by Cartadania in the early 20th century. Taínea, like Lusia and the Urlazian regions, has a strong maritime culture, with a cuisine heavily influenced by seafood and a strong beach culture in its coastal settlements. | |||
The Outlying region, in contrast to the metropolitan regions, encompasses Cartadania's more remote and geographically distinct areas. It includes the states of [[Lotoa]] and [[Solemia]], along with the distant territory of [[Haujão]], and is where just under 4 million residents reside across 8,173 square kilometers. These areas, while physically removed from the metropolitan regions, play a vital role in Cartadania's overall makeup, offering unique perspectives and challenges. Lotoa is home to three-quarters of the regional population and has the highest Polynesian population in all of Cartadania. | |||
These nine regions collectively form the backdrop of Cartadania's complex history. They provide a lens through which historians can explore the nation's cultural diversity, historical legacies, and the intricate interplay between urban development and natural landscapes. They are essential to grasping the multifaceted character of the country and the various people groups who inhabit it. | |||
== Level 1 jurisdiction (NOJ1) == | == Level 1 jurisdiction (NOJ1) == | ||
The primary political entities of Cartadania are the states (''os estados'') and the territories (''os territórios''). Six states—[[Lombardia]], [[ | The primary political entities of Cartadania are the states (''os estados'') and the territories (''os territórios''). Six states—[[Lombardia]], [[Maresia]], [[Porta Bianca]], [[Solemia]], [[Verona]], and [[Victoria]]—call themselves commonwealths (''comunidade''). The word commonwealth in this context refers to the common "wealth", or welfare, of the public. The term has no legal difference from a state, though it is a common belief that these states tend to be more strict in their laws. | ||
On numerous occasions the [[Supreme Court of Cartadania]] has affirmed that the thirty-eight individual divisions and Cartadania as a whole are each sovereign jurisdictions under the Constitution. Due to the shared sovereignty between each level one jurisdiction and the federal government, [[Cartadanians]] are [[Citizenship in Cartadania|citizens]] of both the federal republic and of the jurisdiction in which they reside. States and territories, however, are not sovereign in international law as each entity only has sovereignty over its territory and domestic affairs, to the exclusion of all external powers, on the principle of non-interference in another jurisdiction's domestic affairs, and that each entity (no matter how large or small) is equal in international law. Additionally, the thirty-three states, four territories, and capital do not possess international legal sovereignty, meaning that they are not recognized by other sovereign states such as, for example, [[Caphiria]] or [[Pelaxia]]. | On numerous occasions the [[Supreme Court of Cartadania]] has affirmed that the thirty-eight individual divisions and Cartadania as a whole are each sovereign jurisdictions under the Constitution. Due to the shared sovereignty between each level one jurisdiction and the federal government, [[Cartadanians]] are [[Citizenship in Cartadania|citizens]] of both the federal republic and of the jurisdiction in which they reside. States and territories, however, are not sovereign in international law as each entity only has sovereignty over its territory and domestic affairs, to the exclusion of all external powers, on the principle of non-interference in another jurisdiction's domestic affairs, and that each entity (no matter how large or small) is equal in international law. Additionally, the thirty-three states, four territories, and capital do not possess international legal sovereignty, meaning that they are not recognized by other sovereign states such as, for example, [[Caphiria]] or [[Pelaxia]]. | ||
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The county-level administrative structure in Cartadania is a complex, multifaceted system that serves as a critical component of the nation's governance. With four distinct types of jurisdictions at this level—counties (comarcas), parishes (paróquias), municípios, and merindades—each playing a unique role, this system reflects the country's evolution in the realm of local governance and regional diversity. | The county-level administrative structure in Cartadania is a complex, multifaceted system that serves as a critical component of the nation's governance. With four distinct types of jurisdictions at this level—counties (comarcas), parishes (paróquias), municípios, and merindades—each playing a unique role, this system reflects the country's evolution in the realm of local governance and regional diversity. | ||
In the majority of states and territories, counties, known as comarcas, serve as essential administrative divisions. These counties play multifaceted roles, often encompassing cities, towns, villages, or even just specific areas within a city. Some counties are coterminous with their municipalities, such as [[Lua, São Ricardo|Lua]] in [[São Ricardo]] and [[New Venceia]] in [[Alexandria]], with the city government operating as both the county and local authority. Others, like Malta County in Alexandria, remain undivided, lacking additional subdivisions. Notably, certain states, primarily [[Acara]] and [[Triessa]], feature independent cities that exist outside the county structure, functioning as equivalent entities to counties. In a few regions, the nomenclature and functions of county-level entities diverge. [[ | In the majority of states and territories, counties, known as comarcas, serve as essential administrative divisions. These counties play multifaceted roles, often encompassing cities, towns, villages, or even just specific areas within a city. Some counties are coterminous with their municipalities, such as [[Lua, São Ricardo|Lua]] in [[São Ricardo]] and [[New Venceia]] in [[Alexandria]], with the city government operating as both the county and local authority. Others, like Malta County in Alexandria, remain undivided, lacking additional subdivisions. Notably, certain states, primarily [[Acara]] and [[Triessa]], feature independent cities that exist outside the county structure, functioning as equivalent entities to counties. In a few regions, the nomenclature and functions of county-level entities diverge. [[Maresia]], [[Miraflores]], [[Porta Bianca]], and [[Providência]] employ the term "parishes" to describe their county equivalents, while [[Santa Domenica]] and [[Santa Elena]] use "municípios." [[Calexia]] and [[Navarra]] uniquely refer to their county-like divisions as "merindades." Despite these distinctions, the federal government treats all these entities as counties, emphasizing uniformity in the broader framework. | ||
The role and significance of counties can vary considerably based on their jurisdiction. In some states, notably in [[Cascália]], counties primarily function as judicial districts. Here, the state government has curtailed the administrative authority of counties, establishing a more direct relationship with municipalities. In contrast, other states empower counties with extensive responsibilities, including housing, education, transportation, and recreation, effectively assuming roles that might otherwise fall under state jurisdiction in different regions. Cartadania's county-level system is intricate, with 1,984 county-level equivalents spread across all jurisdictions. [[Aveiro]] boasts the highest number of counties, with 195, while [[Lotoa]], Providência, and Santa Elena each maintain just three counties, the former due to its unique island-based division. Population and geographical sizes of counties vary widely, from densely populated [[Sierra County, Verona|Sierra County]] in [[Verona]], with its 15.7 million residents, to the sparsely inhabited [[Elvira County, Toscana|Elvira County]] in [[Toscana]], with its 91 residents. [[Prince Lucás County, Verona|Prince Lucás County]] in Verona holds the distinction of being the largest in terms of area, at {{convert|19217.2|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}, while the [[Riso]] district of [[Alahuela]] stands as the smallest county-equivalent in the nation, at just {{convert|27.3|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}. | The role and significance of counties can vary considerably based on their jurisdiction. In some states, notably in [[Cascália]], counties primarily function as judicial districts. Here, the state government has curtailed the administrative authority of counties, establishing a more direct relationship with municipalities. In contrast, other states empower counties with extensive responsibilities, including housing, education, transportation, and recreation, effectively assuming roles that might otherwise fall under state jurisdiction in different regions. Cartadania's county-level system is intricate, with 1,984 county-level equivalents spread across all jurisdictions. [[Aveiro]] boasts the highest number of counties, with 195, while [[Lotoa]], Providência, and Santa Elena each maintain just three counties, the former due to its unique island-based division. Population and geographical sizes of counties vary widely, from densely populated [[Sierra County, Verona|Sierra County]] in [[Verona]], with its 15.7 million residents, to the sparsely inhabited [[Elvira County, Toscana|Elvira County]] in [[Toscana]], with its 91 residents. [[Prince Lucás County, Verona|Prince Lucás County]] in Verona holds the distinction of being the largest in terms of area, at {{convert|19217.2|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}, while the [[Riso]] district of [[Alahuela]] stands as the smallest county-equivalent in the nation, at just {{convert|27.3|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}. | ||
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Villages, on the other hand, are areas within counties that function similarly to towns but lack general-purpose local governments. They may exist in states without lower-level subdivisions or in areas where cities and towns already fulfill local governance needs. Villages, in essence, can be thought of as neighborhoods or smaller community units within counties. | Villages, on the other hand, are areas within counties that function similarly to towns but lack general-purpose local governments. They may exist in states without lower-level subdivisions or in areas where cities and towns already fulfill local governance needs. Villages, in essence, can be thought of as neighborhoods or smaller community units within counties. | ||
Census-designated places (CDPs) are areas established by the Office of Geography and Statistics for census purposes. While they may appear on maps with designated names and even have local postal offices, CDPs do not possess general-purpose local governments. Instead, they serve a specific statistical function for data collection and analysis. Some CDPs may have sizable populations, such as Belmiers in | Census-designated places (CDPs) are areas established by the Office of Geography and Statistics for census purposes. While they may appear on maps with designated names and even have local postal offices, CDPs do not possess general-purpose local governments. Instead, they serve a specific statistical function for data collection and analysis. Some CDPs may have sizable populations, such as Belmiers in Maresia, demonstrating their relevance in demographic studies and urban planning. | ||
== Economic ranking == | == Economic ranking == | ||
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