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"Arona" originated as a term in antiquity as the Latinized form of the word "hairouna", or "land of the blessed", in ancient language of the [[Vallos#Tainean_people|Tainean people]]. The meaning behind its appellation is unclear, although it seems to be a term related to the weather or sea conditions enjoyed by the residents of the land rather than any particular characteristic of its people. | "Arona" originated as a term in antiquity as the Latinized form of the word "hairouna", or "land of the blessed", in ancient language of the [[Vallos#Tainean_people|Tainean people]]. The meaning behind its appellation is unclear, although it seems to be a term related to the weather or sea conditions enjoyed by the residents of the land rather than any particular characteristic of its people. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Arona sits in the far northern portion of [[Vallos]] on its west coast. The country, and northern Vallos in general, straddle the {{wp|equator}}, with Arona being just south of the equator. Accordingly, Arona's climate is tropical and experiences warm to hot temperatures throughout the year. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Arona shares most of its history with the rest of [[Vallos]], only assuming a distinct identity within the context of the formation of the [[Equatorial_Ostiecia#Kingdom_of_Oustec|Kingdom of Oustec]], the most prominent of the so-called [[Vallos#Piratocracies|piratocracies]]. The kingdom was established in the 16th century and divided itself into provinces largely based around several key coastal cities which served as maritime hubs. Arona was established as the ''Harounan Province'' in [[1598]], encompassing Oustec's then-recent conquest in what would become its southwestern border territory. Unlike most of Oustec, Arona would remain primarily Tainean rather than Latino-Tainean due to its status as a backwater province and lack of Latin influence during the medieval period and beyond. | Arona shares most of its history with the rest of [[Vallos]], only assuming a distinct identity within the context of the formation of the [[Equatorial_Ostiecia#Kingdom_of_Oustec|Kingdom of Oustec]], the most prominent of the so-called [[Vallos#Piratocracies|piratocracies]]. The kingdom was established in the 16th century and divided itself into provinces largely based around several key coastal cities which served as maritime hubs. Arona was established as the ''Harounan Province'' in [[1598]], encompassing Oustec's then-recent conquest in what would become its southwestern border territory. Unlike most of Oustec, Arona would remain primarily Tainean rather than Latino-Tainean due to its status as a backwater province and lack of Latin influence during the medieval period and beyond. | ||