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The province is seated at the end of the Deamhainn Mountains, and is bordered by the [[Gwyn River]] to the west and the [[Thiar River]] to the east; it additionally contains the [[Rihsriver]]. Its terrain is largely composed of high mountains leading down to rolling hills in the lowlands, terminating at rugged coastlines at near-sea level. Its southern and western extremes are low-lying plains that extend south into Culriocha through the Prevaline Isthmus and north into Vrael Province. | The province is seated at the end of the Deamhainn Mountains, and is bordered by the [[Gwyn River]] to the west and the [[Thiar River]] to the east; it additionally contains the [[Rihsriver]]. Its terrain is largely composed of high mountains leading down to rolling hills in the lowlands, terminating at rugged coastlines at near-sea level. Its southern and western extremes are low-lying plains that extend south into Culriocha through the Prevaline Isthmus and north into Vrael Province. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Gleathan straddles the [[Kilikas Sea]] and the [[Vandarch]], bordering the [[ | Gleathan straddles the [[Kilikas Sea]] and the [[Vandarch]], bordering the [[International Canal Zone]]. As such, it plays a pivotal role as the gateway from the Vandarch and the open ocean. Increasingly, the government of Faneria has put money into expanding and upgrading infrastructure in Gleathan, with rails allowing larger portions of international Fhainnin trade to bypass the [[Grand Vandarch Canal]]. The economy of Gleathan is largely based in manufacturing, the service industry, and shipping. A smaller mining and agricultural component exists, and the area hosts a steadily growing tech sector. Its economy is one of the fastest-growing in the country alongside Haibnelann. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Gleathan has traditionally been dominated by the Starkist faction of the Central Republicans, but switched to plurality Futurist in the 2020 Census. The Royalists and New Way parties play a minor role in politics. | Gleathan has traditionally been dominated by the Starkist faction of the Central Republicans, but switched to plurality Futurist in the 2020 Census. The Royalists and New Way parties play a minor role in politics. | ||