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The '''Saukhin Islands''' ([[ | The '''Saukhin Islands''' ([[Qabóri language|Qabóri]]: ''Isléqs Saukhíns''), also known informally as '''the Saukhins''' and '''Tapkoii''', are a Tierradorian [[Administrative divisions of Tierrador#Commonwealths|commonwealth]] and [[w:Archipelago|archipelago]] in the [[Polynesia|Polynesian region]] in the [[Ocean of Cathay]]. At their closest point to the [[Australis]] mainland, they are 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) northeast of [[Stenza]]. They are the southernmost of the [[Administrative divisions of Tierrador]], and have a population of 2 million people, making it the most populous of the Tierradorian overseas collectivities. | ||
The Saukhin Islands consist of over 85 islands throughout its 11,000 square kilometer radius. The eight main islands, from largest to smallest area, include [[Taseí]], [[Auapka]], [[Laui]], [[Tapakata]], [[Chuli]], [[Kuapa]], [[Turpin]], and [[Vana Vana]]. Many smaller islands include [[Kopa Lopa]], Pazani, Tapikota, Kapio, and Tahua’na. The main industry in the Saukhins is agriculture, with the dairy and livestock farming sectors in the Saukhins achieving remarkable prominence. These industries rank the Saukhins among the most important regions in the world. Vast stretches of fertile land provide ample grazing areas for livestock, and modern farming practices have been adopted to ensure high productivity. The Saukhin dairy industry, in particular, is celebrated for its production of top-quality milk and dairy products, contributing significantly to both domestic consumption and international trade. Apart from land-based agriculture, the Saukhins benefit immensely from their island location and the abundance of marine resources in the surrounding waters. The tropical climate supports a vast and diverse aquatic ecosystem, making the Saukhin fishing industry one of the largest on a global scale. Mineral extraction is also a very large industry, characterized by its vast copper mines and petroleum fields. | The Saukhin Islands consist of over 85 islands throughout its 11,000 square kilometer radius. The eight main islands, from largest to smallest area, include [[Taseí]], [[Auapka]], [[Laui]], [[Tapakata]], [[Chuli]], [[Kuapa]], [[Turpin]], and [[Vana Vana]]. Many smaller islands include [[Kopa Lopa]], Pazani, Tapikota, Kapio, and Tahua’na. The main industry in the Saukhins is agriculture, with the dairy and livestock farming sectors in the Saukhins achieving remarkable prominence. These industries rank the Saukhins among the most important regions in the world. Vast stretches of fertile land provide ample grazing areas for livestock, and modern farming practices have been adopted to ensure high productivity. The Saukhin dairy industry, in particular, is celebrated for its production of top-quality milk and dairy products, contributing significantly to both domestic consumption and international trade. Apart from land-based agriculture, the Saukhins benefit immensely from their island location and the abundance of marine resources in the surrounding waters. The tropical climate supports a vast and diverse aquatic ecosystem, making the Saukhin fishing industry one of the largest on a global scale. Mineral extraction is also a very large industry, characterized by its vast copper mines and petroleum fields. | ||
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[[File:Kashima Soccer Stadium Interior View.jpg|thumb|Aphío Alosia Stadium in Oaroa, the largest sporting venue in the Saukhin Islands.]] | [[File:Kashima Soccer Stadium Interior View.jpg|thumb|Aphío Alosia Stadium in Oaroa, the largest sporting venue in the Saukhin Islands.]] | ||
Sports are very popular throughout the archipelago. The most popular sport in the Saukhins is Saukhin wrestling, which features two opponents standing in an octagonal-shaped ring, where they must attempt to throw each other to the ground and keep them there for at least ten seconds. [[w:Association football|Football]] is another popular sport throughout the commonwealth. Some football clubs include [[Oaroa FC]], [[UD Vana Vana]], [[SD Kuapa]], and [[FC Laui]]. Oaroa FC is the most successful out of those four clubs, being the only club to participate in the [[Premiership (Tierrador)|Premiership]], where they have done multiple times. They won the [[Qopa Terranóq]] in 2016, a 4–1 upset over the heavily-favored [[Qapitol le Taisgol C.F.|Qapitol]]. [[w:Ice hockey|Ice hockey]] is another popular sport played on the islands, despite their climate not being ideal for the sport. The [[Saukhin Hockey League]] is one of the five semi-professional member leagues of the [[Tierradorian Hockey League]]. It consists of ten teams based on five different islands. The [[Oaroa Islanders]] and the [[Kuapa Tahuna]] are the two most successful teams in the SHL, and they have an fierce intraregional rivalry. Both teams have met several times in the SHL playoffs; the first in the 1991 SHL Finals, where the Tahuna won in six games. They would go on to win the [[Yedlin Cup]]. The latest meeting took place in the 2029 SHL first round, where the Islanders won in five games. Other popular sports include basketball, baseball, and gridiron football, though mostly on the college level. | Sports are very popular throughout the archipelago. The most popular sport in the Saukhins is Saukhin wrestling, which features two opponents standing in an octagonal-shaped ring, where they must attempt to throw each other to the ground and keep them there for at least ten seconds. [[w:Association football|Football]] is another popular sport throughout the commonwealth. Some football clubs include [[Oaroa FC]], [[UD Vana Vana]], [[SD Kuapa]], and [[FC Laui]]. Oaroa FC is the most successful out of those four clubs, being the only club to participate in the [[Premiership (Tierrador)|Premiership]], where they have done multiple times. They won the [[Qopa Terranóq]] in 2016, a 4–1 upset over the heavily-favored [[Qapitol le Taisgol C.F.|Qapitol]]. [[w:Ice hockey|Ice hockey]] is another popular sport played on the islands, despite their climate not being ideal for the sport. The [[Saukhin Hockey League]] is one of the five semi-professional member leagues of the [[Tierradorian Hockey League]]. It consists of ten teams based on five different islands. The [[Oaroa Islanders]] and the [[Kuapa Tahuna]] are the two most successful teams in the SHL, and they have an fierce intraregional rivalry. Both teams have met several times in the SHL playoffs; the first in the 1991 SHL Finals, where the Tahuna won in six games. They would go on to win the [[Yedlin Cup]]. The latest meeting took place in the 2029 SHL first round, where the Islanders won in five games. Other popular sports include basketball, baseball, and gridiron football, though mostly on the college level. | ||
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[[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:IXWB]] | ||
[[Category:Map Completion Project ( | [[Category:Map Completion Project (Completed)]] | ||