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'''Milan''', officially the '''Commonwealth of Milan''' ({{lang-cd|Comunidade de Milano}}; {{lang-ct|Communauté de Milane}}), is a state located on the island of [[Urlazio]] within [[Cartadania]]'s [[Charente]] region. With 19.4 million residents across a total area of about {{convert|92375.7|km2|sqmi}}, Milan is the fifth-most populous and twentieth-most extensive, but fourth-most densely populated state in Cartadania. The state capital is the city of [[Auvergne]] in central Milan, which is also the most populous city in the state. [[Auvergne metropolitan area|Greater Auvergne]] is the most populous urban region in the state, with 7.2 million residents spread amongst nine parishes.
'''Milan''', officially the '''Commonwealth of Milan''' ({{lang-cd|Comunidade de Milano}}; {{lang-ct|Communauté de Milane}}), is a state located on the island of [[Urlazio]] within [[Cartadania]]'s [[Charente]] region. With a total area of approximately {{convert|92375.7|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} and a population of 20.4 million people, Milan is among the most densely populated states in Cartadania, ranking fourth in this regard. The city of [[Auvergne]], located in the center of Milan's Promontoire region, serves as the {{wp|state capital}} and is home to the largest population of any city in Milan. Additionally, Auvergne is the anchor of the [[Greater Auvergne|largest urban region]] in Milan, with a population of 7.2 million residents living across eleven parishes.


Milan is the only state in Cartadania with a multi-lingual history, that being [[Burgoignesc|Charentais]] which is a regional variety of [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]], that originates outside of Cartadania (although [[Montecarlo]] has Charentais as co-official, this is due to Milanese migration). Most Milanese people are bilingual at minimum and many state signs also appear in Charentais. Milan was the first state to use the term ''parish'' instead of ''county'' for its first-level divisions and the second state, after Verona, to call itself a ''commonwealth''.
Milan is a unique state within Cartadania, with a history that sets it apart from other states in the region. One notable aspect of its history is its multi-lingual nature, particularly the regional variety of Burgoignesc known as Charentais, which has origins outside of Cartadania. This linguistic diversity is reflected in the Milanese people, who are often bilingual at minimum, and in the state's signage, which frequently appears in both Cartadanian and Charentais. It has also contributed to the development of Cartadanian political terminology, as it was the first state to adopt the term "parish" for its first-level divisions, rather than the more common term "county." Additionally, Milan was the second state, after [[Verona]], to refer to itself as a commonwealth, a term that has since been adopted by several other states in the region.


Some Milan urban environments have a multicultural, multilingual heritage, being so strongly influenced by a mixture of [[Burgundie|Burgoignac]], [[Latinic people|Latin]], Native Cartadanian, and Istroyan cultures that they are considered to be exceptional even in Cartadania. Before the Cartadanian control of the territory in 1711, areas of the current Commonwealth of Milan had been part of both a Burgoignac colony and for a brief period, a Caphirian one. In 1829, Cartadanian was for a time made the sole language of instruction in Milan schools before a policy of multilingualism was revived in 1904. There has never been an official language in Milan, and the state constitution enumerates "the right of the people to preserve, foster, and promote their respective historic, linguistic, and cultural origins," whether Cartadanian, Charentais, or otherwise.
Milan is known for its diverse landscape, featuring numerous lakes and rivers, vast forests, and a sprawling coastline. The state's unique geography has contributed to its role as an important commercial hub and a center for international trade. Additionally, Milan boasts a rich cultural heritage, which includes a distinctive creole culture that has developed over centuries of interactions between Burgoignac, Latin, and Cartadanian influences. The state is also renowned for its vibrant arts scene, which encompasses music, theater, and visual arts. The influence of Charentais culture can be seen throughout Milan, particularly in the state's cuisine and traditions. Despite its linguistic and cultural differences, Milan has maintained close ties with other Cartadanian states and is an active participant in regional politics and trade.
 
Even today, many urban environments in Milan reflect the state's multicultural past, with a rich blend of Burgoignac, Latin, Native Cartadanian, and Istroyan cultures. Despite Cartadanian becoming the sole language of instruction in Milan schools for a time in 1829, the state has a long tradition of multilingualism. Today, most Milanese people are bilingual at minimum, with Charentais being a regional variety of Burgoignesc and commonly spoken. The state constitution enshrines the right of all Milanese to preserve, foster, and promote their respective historic, linguistic, and cultural origins, whether Cartadanian, Charentais, or otherwise. This commitment to cultural diversity is a defining feature of Milanese society and has helped to shape its unique identity within Cartadania.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==