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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The Commonwealth | The Commonwealth controls a vast expanse of land with a total area of {{convert|411940.98|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}, making it the largest state in Cartadania, and preceeding [[Santiago]], Cartadania's second-largest state, by {{convert|146510.32|km2|sqmi|sp=us}}, an area just smaller than the state of [[Alexandria]]. 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 at its widest point, containing a diverse array of landscapes and terrain, typically considered one of the most diverse in the country. Verona's topography is characterized by mountain ranges in its center, sprawling valleys, and miles of coastline. At the height of Verona's topography is [[Mbóituí]], situated in the [[Empire Hills]] region of the [[Serra Afiada]] mountain range. While it 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, it is also the most {{wp|Topographic prominence|prominent peak}} in the Serra Afiada and the only to get anywhere near its {{wp|Summit|base-to-summit}} height. In contrast, the lowest point in Verona is found at sea level, along the [[Attalus Bay]] and [[Urlazian Sea]], with the midground between the Serra Afiada and coasts generally characterized by varying degrees of {{wp|Foothills|piedmont}} and valleys. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Yushan_main_east_peak+Huang_Chung_Yu黃中佑+9030.png|thumb|200px|left|[[Mbóituí]], 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 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 south, and the meranti forests in the west, allows this phenomenon to occur and is one of the most striking in the country. | ||
Additionally, the state's generally consistent year-round warm weather has allowed it to become an agricultural juggernaut, creating one of the most productive agricultural economic sectors in Cartadania, second only to neighboring Santiago in sector-specific area use. Verona is particularly favorable for crops like pineapple, cassava, sugarcane, and various fruiting trees, and while it is no longer a coffee-producing state, its land was once some of these most productive and favorable in terms of coffee yield. Verona also has rather routine and predictable rainfall, though droughts are not unheard of and are particularly more common in the state's arid south. | |||
=== Ecology and wildlife === | === Ecology and wildlife === | ||
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According to the | According to the 2030 Census conducted by the Cartadania Office of the Census, the Commonwealth of Verona had a reported population of 76,239,415 individuals as of 31 June 2030, making it the most populous state in Cartadania and accounting for roughly 1 in every 5 Cartadanians. In comparison to other states in the region, Verona's population exceeds that of the next most populous state, Santiago, by approximately 32 million inhabitants. Despite its extensive size, Verona has a population density of {{convert|185.1|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|sp=us}}, ranking it as the fifth-most densely populated state in Cartadania. | ||
Verona has historically experienced steady population growth, though there were two significant upward population shifts in the mid-1800s (from around 1838 to 1863) and around the 1900 Census. The mid-1800s saw notable population upheavals, due to a combination of factors such as economic changes, political instability in proximal Vachena, as well as various natural disasters on Urlazio. The 1900 population shift was attributed to an influx of migrants to Verona's coastal communities to support the manufacturing efforts during war times. Despite these disruptions, Verona has generally maintained a positive population growth trend, adding around four million residents every ten years. | |||
Verona | Verona's population is largely influenced by its Latin heritage and history, particularly in the northern coastal regions which were once significant centers of activity for Caphiria. The majority of the population is composed of the Pardo group, which is another name for the dominant ethnic group native to Cartadania, which is not to be confused with the dynastic [[House of De Pardo]] of Pelaxia, which also has some presence in Cartadania. The Pardo group constitutes the largest segment of the population, just under fifty percent of the state population, and is followed by individuals of Latin and other Romance descent, which trails Cartadanian-descent by approximately 25.4% and accounts for approximately one-fifth of the population. | ||
Verona's population is | In a historical sense, Verona's non-foreign born population can be broken into roughly three originating groups–Varunã indigenous, Isuro-Pelaxian, and Adono-Urlazian. The first is the indigenous Varunã people, the origin of the state's name, which date back to Pre-Caphirian history, with persisting geneologies throughout the state and country. Based on testing done by the state's largest research university, the [[University of Verona|University of Verona, Sierra]], along with [[Erudite University of Alahuela|Erudite]], approximately 70% of people born in Verona to non-foreign born parents have ancestry in common with the Varunã people. The second group would be Caphirians, particularly those originating from the Urlazian provinces. This finding originally perplexed researchers, who anticipated stronger genetic lines in common with Turiana, but owing to the proximity of Turiana's norther peninsula as compared to the actual urban centers of the province, it's likely the Varunã people actually inhabited the peninsula area as well. Thirdly, is the upwelling and migration of Isurians and Pelaxians from southwestern Caphiria and Pelaxia proper into the Várzea Pass, and consequently, the Tanoa Valley, allowing them to move north and mix with the local population. There is also consideration for the historical migrations of Taíneans further south and inland, though this was not well understood nor believed to have occurred so far north and distal to the Taíno-Kindredian basin. Archaeological finds, however, have tied several groups to a common ancestor which traces completely back to the North Songun civilization, following a similar migration path as the Isurians. This, however, is not often cited as a major origin group and is commonly left apart from the major three. | ||
=== Languages === | === Languages === | ||