Santiago

Santiago
State
State of Santiago Estado de Santiago
Flag Seal
Nickname:  The Meridian State
Motto:  Ex amicitia
Anthem: Hino santiaguino
Map of Cartadania with Santiago highlighted
Country	Cartadania
Before statehood	Regio Sancti
Admitted to the Union	5 January 1611 (3rd)
Capital	Suriana
Largest city	Newport
Largest metro	Greater Newport
Government
• Governor	Matteo Castano
• Lieutenant Governor	Amari Enseña
Legislature	Santiago State Legislature
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Emissaries
Judiciary	Supreme Court of Santiago
Senators	3
Chamber delegation	60
Area
• Total	392,927 km2 (151,710 sq mi)
• Rank	2nd
Elevation	306 m (1,004 ft)
Highest elevation (Meridian Apex)	3,428.8 m (11,249.3 ft)
Lowest elevation (Jordas Bay)	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2027)
• Total	43,880,933
• Rank	2nd
• Density	165.3/km2 (428.2/sq mi)
• Median household income	€62,659
• Income rank	26th
Demonym(s)	Santiaguino(a) Santiagan
Language
• Official language	Cartadanian
• Spoken language	Pelaxian Latin
Time zone	UTC-1:00 (Central Standard Time)
CCor abbreviation	CA-SG
Trad. abbreviation	Stgo.
Website	www.santiago.gov.ca

Santiago state symbols
Flag of Santiago
Seal of Santiago
Living insignia
Amphibian	Hyla cinerea
Bird	Calypte anna
Butterfly	Trogonoptera brookiana
Flower	Nerium
Mammal	Land: Panthera onca (State animal) Marine: Common bottlenose dolphin
Reptile	Crotaphytus collaris
Tree	Syagrus romanzoffiana
Inanimate insignia
Dinosaur	Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis
Food	Papaya
Fossil	Paradoxides
Gemstone	Peridot
Mineral	Beryl
Motto	Ex amicitia
Nickname	The Meridian State
Shell	Fighting conch
Song	Hino santiaguino
List of Cartadanian state symbols

Santiago, officially the State of Santiago (Cartadanian: Estado de Santiago), is the second-largest and second-most populous state in Cartadania, located in the country's Luson region situated southeast of Carina Bay. With a population of approximately 43.9 million residents, Santiago is a highly influential state and a major powerhouse within the country, known for its large agricultural sector, impressive architectural heritage, and stunning natural landscapes.

Santiago originally emerged from the lands of western Verona, which was twice its current size before it was partitioned into the states of Trentino and Santiago. Santiago has been an autonomous province since 1593, after which it gained considerable political and economic influence in what would become Cartadania. Its large size and fertile lands have earned it the nickname "breadbasket" of the country. The state capital, Suriana, is located in the state's northwestern interior, just east of Umi ridge, a topographic isolate range separated from the southern ranges by Haiki Pass. The Newport-Carina Metro Area, with a population of 10.5 million residents, is Santiago's most populous urban region, and the third-most populous metropolitan area in Cartadania. The major anchor of the metropolitan area is Newport, the second-most populous city in the country, with 4.1 million residents.

Santiago's landscape is marked by mountains, valleys, and large areas of fertile land. The Matai Mountains, Sete Lagoas, Baixa Cordillera, and Lagoa Santissima offer an abundance of attractions such as caves and waterfalls, which draw large tourism populations each year. The state is also renowned for its heritage of architecture and colonial art in historical cities such as São Caexias, Espiga, Asturia, Diamantina, Itaquagança, Aracha, Santiga, and Guarugoinhas.

Santiago's €3.6 trillion economy is the second-largest in Cartadania, with a per capita personal income of €61,870 in 2029, ranking 15th in the nation. Santiago's low unemployment rate, which was 2.7% in June of the same year, ranked as the 1st in Cartadania. The state's economy relies mainly on tourism, agriculture, defense, and transportation, with significant development beginning in the late 18th century. Santiago's large population and robust economy also give it considerable influence in national politics, with the state voting almost overwhelmingly in favor of socialdemocracia (SDP) candidates, which, when paired with Verona, can nearly determine an election with their combined 164 electors. Santiago is also home to some of the country's largest universities, with the University of Santiago, the flagship university, ranking among the top ten public universities in the country. Santiago is consistently ranked among the ten overall best states based on metrics such as governance, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity, making it a significant player in the country's economic and political landscape.

Etymology

The name of the state, Santiago, has its roots in the imperial naming conventions of Cartadania. The original name, Sancti, was derived from the Latin term "Sancti Iacobu," meaning "saint," which is believed to refer to Saint James, the patron saint of Cartadania. The name Sancti was used to refer to the region of western Verona, which included the area that would later become the state of Santiago. Over time, the name evolved into Santiago, which has been used since the early 17th century to refer to the region.

The name Santiago has since become synonymous with the state and its people, representing the region's rich cultural heritage and historical significance. The state of Santiago is known for its important role in the development of Cartadanian society and its contributions to the nation's growth and prosperity.

Geography

Santiago is situated in the central portion of Cartadania along the Jordas Bay in what is known as the Luson region. It is bordered on the north by the states of Victoria and Alexandria, Verona and Trentino on the east and south respectively, and Lombardia and Ferara the west. It is the second-largest state in Cartadania, with only Verona being larger. The water boundary is 121.7 nautical miles (140 mi in open water) offshore of the mainland in the Jordas Bay, or just offshore of Carina Island (Carina County).

At 3,429 meters (11,249 ft) above mean sea level, Meridian Apex (Apex Meridiana) is the highest point in Santiago and the seventh-highest highpoint of any state. Much of the state south of west of the Ridge and Valley region lies at an elevation below 91 meters and is fairly level. However some places such as Clearwater have promontories that rise 50 to 100 ft (15 to 30 m) above the water, completely different from the flat surrounding areas. Much of Central and Eastern Santiago, typically 155 mi (249 km) or more away from the coastline, have rolling hills with elevations ranging from 100 to 250 ft (30 to 76 m). On average, Santiago is one of the flattest states in Cartadania.