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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The Commonwealth of Verona | The Commonwealth of Verona boasts a vast expanse of land with a total area of {{convert|411940.98|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}, making it the largest state in Cartadania. Its sprawling dimensions span {{convert|1189.4|km|mi|sp=us}} from north to south and {{convert|681.2|km|mi|sp=us}} from east to west, encompassing a diverse array of landscapes and terrain. Verona's topography is characterized by mountain ranges, sprawling valleys, and miles of pristine coastline. At the pinnacle of Verona's topography lies Mount Amnesty, situated in the towering Serra Afiada mountain range. This mountain stands tall at a height of {{convert|4529.6|m|ft|sp=us}} above sea level, making it the highest elevation point in the state. In contrast, the lowest point in Verona is found at sea level, along the [[Attalus Bay]] and [[Urlazian Sea]]. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Cerro_Murillo_-_Sierra_Nevada_de_Santa_Marta.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Mount Amnesty, Verona's highest point.]] | ||
The climatic conditions in Verona are predominantly tropical, although due to its extensive area, the climate varies from tropical to continental. The state's coastal regions are influenced by the cool Urlazian Current, which generates summer fog along the coast. In the mountainous inland areas, temperatures fluctuate throughout the year. The moderating influence of the maritime environment results in the shoreline of [[Lynnhaven]] and [[Sierra]] having some of the coolest "summer" temperatures of all major metropolitan areas in Cartadania, even compared to areas on the same latitude in the interior, despite their peri-equatorial location. The same phenomenon can be observed in the [[Vírgenes County, Verona|Vírgenes County]] shoreline bordering [[Tanoa]], which is cooler in summer than most areas. However, a few miles inland, summer temperatures are significantly higher, with downtown La Joya being several degrees warmer than at the coast. The Attalus Bay Area also shows this microclimate phenomenon, where areas sheltered from the sea experience hotter summers than nearby areas close to the ocean. Verona's diverse geography, ranging from the coastal regions in the east to the mountainous Serra Afiada range in the center and the meranti forests in the west, allows this phenomenon to occur and is one of the most striking in the country. The Central and Castelle Valleys, which are major agricultural areas, dominate the state's center. | |||
=== Ecology and wildlife === | === Ecology and wildlife === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Jaguar head shot.jpg|right|thumb|225px|{{wp|Jaguar}}, state land mammal]] | ||
Verona is one of the | Verona is widely regarded as one of the most diverse and affluent regions of the world, encompassing a plethora of ecological communities that are increasingly rare and threatened. The state is situated within the Neotropic ecozone and spans a range of terrestrial ecoregions, giving rise to a large number of endemic species, some of which are relicts that have vanished from elsewhere in Cartadania and the world. The extraordinary number of endemic species in Verona has emerged through differentiation and adaptive radiation, where various species develop from a common ancestor to exploit diverse ecological niches. Unfortunately, many of these unique species face the risk of extinction as a result of human activities such as urbanization, logging, overgrazing, and the introduction of non-native species that have encroached upon their habitats, though efforts to conserve them have reached the forefront of legislation in recent decades. | ||
Verona is characterized by {{wp|savanna}}s, {{wp|bayou}}s, {{wp|creek}}s, {{wp|woodland}}s, {{wp|desert}}s, and {{wp|beach}}es. The diversity of the state's geography and climate | Verona's geography is characterized by a variety of landscapes, including {{wp|savanna}}s, {{wp|bayou}}s, {{wp|creek}}s, {{wp|woodland}}s, {{wp|desert}}s, and {{wp|beach}}es. The diversity of the state's geography and climate is unparalleled, even within Cartadania. The generally tropical to Mediterranean climate has made Verona an ideal habitat for a vast array of plant and animal species. In fact, Verona boasts the highest level of biodiversity in the country, with over 206 species of amphibians, 181 species of reptiles, 715 species of birds, and 190 species of mammals, in addition to nearly 900 species of trees and other vegetation. This remarkable diversity includes the {{wp|Shorea faguetiana|yellow Meranti}}, which is the tallest tropical tree on the planet, and can be found within the state's [[Verona Everglades National Park|everglades]]. | ||
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