Audioslavia

Audioslavia is one of the oldest nations in the multiverse, and one of the only still existing nations to have been formed in 2002 according to Forum Time.

The nation covers the entirety of the Auren Isle, including the former sovereign nation of Lemmitania in the north-east and long-since-annexed Silexhera in the south-west. The island of Kjeligsted became part of Audioslavia in 21XX but retains its own parliamentary system, which it largely ignores in favour of a largely malevolent dictatorship.

Audioslavia comprises of sixteen regions, including the semi-autonomous Lemmitania, Kjeligsted and Silexhera. The Central region is by far the most populous, taking in the vast Ceilerden/Crossport/Burdoc/Cathair/Puerta Cruz conurbation, sometimes referred to as the Cathair BCCP an urban area that makes up almost a third of Audioslavia's total population. The mountainous Herradura region is the second most populous, home to over fifteen million Audioslavians across the cities of Ferramendiak, Izotzazubia, Moreazerua, Laranjauzia, Koroatuz and Laukizuzen.

History
For much of its history, the island of Auren was split into various separate fiefdoms, of which Lemmitania was the dominant member until the first unification and formation of the Audioslavian republic.

The nations of Audia (the land largely to the west of Cathair) and Selavia (the land largely to the north, east and south-east of Cathair) were unified in 16XX to form the nation of Audiaselavia, which became known as Audioslavia over time. The capital was Machinegrad, a vast metropolis in Gardenia in the south west - a city that is now a ruin. Not included in the unification was the city-state of Cathair, which was a walled city with focus set on its colonies, and Lemmitania and Gilmeecia to the north-east, which remained independent.

The first republic was dominated politically, culturally and economically by the former Audia, with the cities of Ceilerden, Ridern, Sundgaard and Machingrad its cultural centres.

The Cherno-Bull Nuclear Disaster of 20XX, all but destroyed Machinegrad and devastated much of Audia, leading to a chaotic half-century as its inhabitants searched for refuge. Many left the island, notably for Legalese, Krytenia, Mertagne and Cedrus Isle in Starblaydia, while others migrated eastwards towards the city state of Cathair, whose walls were largely destroyed over this period, leading to the city's rapid expansion.

The second, 'grand' unification of Audioslavia in 20XX united the stricken land of Audia with a thriving Selavia under the government of Cathair, which became the nation's capital. Lemmitania and Gilmeecia were 'annexed' by forces from Cathair and Oljestaden, though largely peacefully. Silexhera, a land in the south that had enjoyed a period of independence, joined the union shortly afterwards. Kjeligsted joined more recently.

Modern Audioslavia is dominated culturally, economically and politically by Cathair and the Selavian cities of Ferramendiak and Izotzazubia along with the eastern region of Padia and the southern region of Bas de la Sierra.

Culture
Attitudes, values, languages and religions change from region to region in Audioslavia.

The southern state of Silexhera, one of the smallest in Audioslavia, has maintained a level of autonomy from mainland Audioslavia largely through being nigh-on inaccessible by land due to forests and large sections of irradiated lands and areas peppered with ancient landmines. Silexherans are almost totally irreligious and are the only people in the nation to have an average life expectancy of over 85.

To the east, Gardenia has a small population concentrated on rural areas in which efforts to mitigate fallout from the Cherno-Bull disaster have been successful, and agriculture is by far the biggest industry.

Ebora, to the north of Gardenia, is similarly rural, as is the region of Hibernia further north, but both have strong shipbuilding, mining and steel sectors. Eborans have a reputation for being friendly and honest, while Hibernians have a reputation for being friendly.

Though English is the predominant language in the above areas (along with Gallic in Hibernia), Dutch and Danish are the predominant languages in Jansvej and Hyland to the far north. Whereas Ebora and Hibernia are traditionally catholic, protestantism and presbyterianism is rife in the north with the exception of Kjeligsted, in which Islam is practiced by more than 95% of the population. The cities of Iadub in Kjeligsted and Oljestaden in Hyland share a historic rivalry based on historical wars, sport, religion, fishing and oil, the latter of which is the largest industry in both regions by an order of magnitude. Both cities are connected by the Hygolje Bridge.

The Central region contains around a third of Audioslavia's total population. The service and hospitality sectors are enormous, as are the banking and trade sectors.

To the east, Redimido is dry and flat and relies heavily on the steel and coal industry. The area provides most of Audioslavia's energy in the form of coal-burning and nuclear power stations. Along with the rest of the eastern half of Audioslavia, latinate languages are widespread, with Castellano the predominant tongue.

South of Redimido is Iberra, a holiday destination for many Audioslavians where Galician and Catalan are spoken, while Tartarugual, a Portuguese-speaking section of the country, encompasses the large desert to the north-east of the nation, below Lemmitania which is culturally distinct from Audioslavia in pretty much every way imaginable.

Tzierra and Herradura are home to over 20% of Audioslavia's total population and is dominated by the Herraduran Mountains, in which the region's major cities are situated. Tourism and manufacturing are the largest industries here, with the entertainment sector also bigger in comparison to the country's other regions.

In the south, Bas de la Sierra is a largely French and Breton speaking area, but with large immigration populations from Mertagne. It shares a large tourism, fishing and shipbuilding industry with Padia, where Italian is spoken. The largely barren Northern Watch rounds out the sixteen regions.

Politics
Like everything, Audioslavia shuffles slowly to the right with time.