Administrative divisions of Cartadania: Difference between revisions

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 [[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.

== Level 1 jurisdiction (NOJ1) ==

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 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}}.

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.

== Economic ranking ==