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|native_name = ''Njanêj | {{Infobox country | ||
|conventional_long_name = The Federal Republic of Sialia <!--Formal or official full name of the country in English--> | |||
|native_name = ''Njanêj Sjálâde Falâjýfe'' <!--Country's name (usually full name) in its native language, hence in italics (double quotemarks)--> | |||
|common_name = Sialia <!--Common name in English (used for wikilinks and to produce a default iso3166 code)--> | |common_name = Sialia <!--Common name in English (used for wikilinks and to produce a default iso3166 code)--> | ||
|image_flag = | |image_flag = SILNatFlag.png <!--e.g. Flag of country.svg--> | ||
|alt_flag = The National Flag <!--alt text for flag (text shown when pointer hovers over flag)--> | |alt_flag = The National Flag <!--alt text for flag (text shown when pointer hovers over flag)--> | ||
|image_coat = | |image_coat = SILNatSeal.png <!--e.g. Coat of arms of country.svg--> | ||
|alt_coat = The National Seal <!--alt text for coat of arms--> | |alt_coat = The National Seal <!--alt text for coat of arms--> | ||
|symbol_type = Seal <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)--> | |symbol_type = Seal <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)--> | ||
|national_motto = "" <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists--> | |national_motto = "Egality, Nationality, Individuality" <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists--> | ||
|national_anthem = '''' | |national_anthem = ''For Sialia'' <!--in italics (double quotemarks) and wikilinked if link exists--> | ||
|image_map = | |image_map = SILonSahar.png <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg--> | ||
|alt_map = The Locaton of Sialia on Sahar <!--alt text for map--> | |alt_map = The Locaton of Sialia on Sahar <!--alt text for map--> | ||
|map_caption = The Location of Sialia on Sahar <!--Caption to place below map--> | |map_caption = The Location of Sialia on Sahar <!--Caption to place below map--> | ||
|capital = | |capital = Orefelia (''Sial. Ôrëfelijá'') <!--Name of country/territory's capital, wikilinked if link exists--> | ||
|latd= | latm= | latNS= |longd= |longm= |longEW= <!--capital's latitude and longitude in degrees/minutes/direction--> | |latd= | latm= | latNS= |longd= |longm= |longEW= <!--capital's latitude and longitude in degrees/minutes/direction--> | ||
|largest_city = capital <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotemarks) if it's the capital.--> | |largest_city = capital <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotemarks) if it's the capital.--> | ||
|official_languages = Sialan | |official_languages = Sialan <!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc--> | ||
|national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | |national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> | ||
|regional_languages = | |regional_languages = <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory--> | ||
|ethnic_groups = <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory--> | |ethnic_groups = <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory--> | ||
|ethnic_groups_year = 2015 <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided) or use to place a <ref>--> | |ethnic_groups_year = 2015 <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided) or use to place a <ref>--> | ||
|demonym = Sialan <!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country | |demonym = Sialan <!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> | ||
|government_type = Federal semi-presidential republic <!--(often a compound multi-wikilinked term, e.g. "Federal semi-presidential directorial republic | |||
|government_type = Federal semi-presidential | |||
republic", etc)--> | republic", etc)--> | ||
|leader_title1 = | |leader_title1 = Federal Councillors<!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")--> | ||
|leader_name1 = | |leader_name1 = | ||
|leader_title2 = | |leader_title2 = President <!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")--> | ||
|leader_name2 = | |leader_name2 = | ||
|leader_title3 = Premier <!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> | |||
|leader_name3 = | |||
|legislature = Assembly <!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc--> | |legislature = Federal Assembly <!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc--> | ||
|upper_house = | |upper_house = Federal Council <!--Name of governing body's upper house, if given (e.g. "Senate")--> | ||
|lower_house = National Assembly <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")--> | |lower_house = National Assembly <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")--> | ||
|sovereignty_type = | |sovereignty_type = <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)--> | ||
|sovereignty_note = | |sovereignty_note = | ||
|established_event1 = | |established_event1 = Sialia becomes a part of the Laefevian Empire <!--First key event in history of country/territory's status or formation--> | ||
|established_date1 = | |established_date1 = 270 <!--Date of first key event--> | ||
|established_event2 = | |established_event2 = Sialia gains semi-autonomy from Laefevia <!--Second key event--> | ||
|established_date2 = | |established_date2 = 1515 <!--Date of second key event--> | ||
|established_event3 = Federal Statehood | |||
| | |established_date3 = 21 March 1896 | ||
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|area_rank = | |area_rank = | ||
|area_magnitude = | |area_magnitude = | ||
|area = | |area = 177.185 <!--Major area size (in [[Template:convert]] either km2 or sqmi first)--> | ||
|area_km2 = | |area_km2 = 177.185 <!--Major area size (in square km)--> | ||
|area_sq_mi = <!--Area in square mi (requires area_km2)--> | |area_sq_mi = <!--Area in square mi (requires area_km2)--> | ||
|area_footnote = | |area_footnote = Land & water <!--Optional footnote for area--> | ||
|percent_water = | |percent_water = | ||
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|area_data2 = <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)--> | |area_data2 = <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)--> | ||
|population_estimate = | |population_estimate = 3,143,218 | ||
|population_estimate_year = 2016 | |population_estimate_year = 2016 | ||
|population_census = | |population_census = 3,138,287 | ||
|population_census_year = 2015 | |population_census_year = 2015 | ||
|population_density_km2 = | |population_density_km2 = 177.185 | ||
|population_density_sq_mi = | |population_density_sq_mi = | ||
|GDP_PPP = 51246 <!--(Gross Domestic Product from Purchasing Power Parity)--> | |GDP_PPP = 51246 <!--(Gross Domestic Product from Purchasing Power Parity)--> | ||
|GDP_PPP_year = | |GDP_PPP_year = 2017 | ||
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = | |GDP_PPP_per_capita = | ||
|GDP_nominal = | |GDP_nominal = 32600 | ||
|GDP_nominal_year = | |GDP_nominal_year = 2017 | ||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = 47630 | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = 47630 | ||
|Gini = | |Gini = 36.4 <!--(Gini measure of income inequality; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 100)--> | ||
|Gini_year = 2017 | |||
|Gini_year = | |||
|HDI = 0.945 <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)--> | |HDI = 0.945 <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)--> | ||
|HDI_year = 2017 | |||
|HDI_year = | |||
|currency = Sialan Sênam <!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory--> | |currency = Sialan Sênam <!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory--> | ||
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|time_zone = WŠT <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)--> | |time_zone = WŠT <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)--> | ||
|utc_offset = -1 <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset--> | |utc_offset = -1 <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset--> | ||
|time_zone_DST = | |time_zone_DST = not observed <!--Link to DST (Daylight Saving Time) used, otherwise "not observed"--> | ||
|antipodes = Marine, Asura Ocean <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory--> | |antipodes = Marine, Asura Ocean <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory--> | ||
|date_format = dd | |date_format = yyyy-mm-dd <!--numeric dates (dd-mm-yyyy, yyyy.mm.dd, etc) plus era (CE, AD, AH, etc)--> | ||
|drives_on = Left <!--"right" or "left" (side of road)--> | |drives_on = Left <!--"right" or "left" (side of road)--> | ||
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'''Sialia''' ( | '''Sialia''' (/siʲɑ:liʲə/, {{small|[[Sialan language|Sialan]]}}: ''Sálnech'' [sɑlnɛx]), officially the '''Federal Republic of Sialia''', is an island sovereign state in Western [[Soltenna]], located between [[Edievia]] and [[Itla]]. A member state of the [[Soltennan Council]], Sialia is home to around () million people (according to 2017 estimates) with [[Avt]] as the nation's capital and largest city. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The native name, '' | The native name, ''Sjálâ'' is a contraction of the noun ''sjál'' (meaning garden), and the country suffix ''-iljâ''. Thus, in ancient times, the country would have been known as ''Sjáliljâ'' (lit. country of gardens). Sialia is an anglicisation of the native name. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Geology=== | ===Geology=== | ||
Sialia is dominated by its volcanology. Formed by a series of shield volcanoes, it is composed of mainly basaltic rocks which give its cliffs a distinctive black colour. Some areas are still volcanically active, leading to the use of geothermal power in the magmatic fissures (see [[#Energy]], below). Much of the coastline is composed of harsh cliffs, with caves carving into the sides. In areas eroded by the sea, however, bays are formed with shallow beaches, protected from the ocean. | Sialia is dominated by its volcanology. Formed by a series of shield volcanoes, it is composed of mainly basaltic rocks which give its cliffs a distinctive black colour. Some areas are still volcanically active, leading to the use of geothermal power in the magmatic fissures (see [[#Energy|Energy]] section, below). Much of the coastline is composed of harsh cliffs, with caves carving into the sides. In areas eroded by the sea, however, bays are formed with shallow beaches, protected from the ocean. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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===Administrative divisions=== | ===Administrative divisions=== | ||
Sialia is split up into 5 | Sialia is split up into 5 major provinces. Each of these are partially autonomous, and is ruled by a Secretary. The sixth division is the Capital City District (Avtian Province), which follows federal laws, and, in matters lacking clarity, those of the surrounding province. | ||
Each | Each province is further divided into prefrectures, but these are purely for administration in local governments, and make up electoral constituencies electing National Assembly Delegates. | ||
===Foreign relations=== | ===Foreign relations=== | ||
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===Exports=== | ===Exports=== | ||
Aside from fishing and tourism (the several volcanoes which make up the islands are incredibly popular with holidaymakers), | Aside from fishing and tourism (the several volcanoes which make up the islands are incredibly popular with holidaymakers), Sialia has a healthy farming industry specialising in olive and grape products. | ||
The crab | A notable and intriguing specialty of Sialia’s is the [[Wikipedia:Carcinus aestuarii|Sialian Turkey Crab]]. The crab is natively only found in one bay of the island and so is incredibly rare, making it a highly sought-after global delicacy. It was almost fished to extinction in the 1800s, however highly strict rules have since been put in place to protect it and numbers have bounced back. | ||
===Transport=== | ===Transport=== | ||
===Energy=== | ===Energy=== | ||
Sialia has pledged completely carbon-neutral in its energy production by | Sialia has pledged completely carbon-neutral in its energy production by 2080, thus creating all of its power from geothermal, solar, wind, and wave energy. | ||
===Science and technology=== | ===Science and technology=== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
Tourism is instrumental to the Sialan economy: the picturesque views and intriguing volcanic slopes prove to be very popular with international tourists. | |||
Several of the island bays are heavily pedestrianised, and have expansive holiday resorts, usually with private beaches. Also, the Sialan government limits their air passenger duty during peak seasons - further boosting tourism. Several resorts also offer ways to explore the rich marine life that Sialia hosts, like glass-bottomed boat journeys, scuba-diving courses, and elementary lessons in marine biology. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||
The language spoken in Sialia is Sialan (natively: '' | The language spoken in Sialia is [[Sialan]] (natively: ''Sálne''). It is related to [[Edievian]], the language of their neighbours - both are daughter languages of Colian. | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
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===Architecture=== | ===Architecture=== | ||
Much of the architecture on Sialia is white plaster walls with shallow terracotta roofs, although domes or flat roofs are not uncommon. | Much of the traditional architecture on Sialia is white plaster walls with shallow terracotta roofs, although domes or flat roofs are not uncommon. | ||
The traditional form is that of a half-sunken basement forming the ground floor, to shelter from the sun. The windows themselves are heavily shuttered to protect against the midday sun and the storms which occasionally blow in from the south. Balconies are prevalent on top of an extended section of basement, creating a decking raised just above the ground. Entrances are half lowered into the ground, level with the basement, with thin slit windows placed horizontally across this basement to look out across the ground. | The very traditional form of a house is that of a half-sunken basement forming the ground floor, to shelter from the sun. The windows themselves are heavily shuttered to protect against the midday sun and the storms which occasionally blow in from the south. Balconies are prevalent on top of an extended section of basement, creating a decking raised just above the ground. Entrances are half lowered into the ground, level with the basement, with thin slit windows placed horizontally across this basement to look out across the ground. | ||
Often the houses will have a small tower to catch the wind which blows across the islands in the Earthly Middle-Eastern style of a wind tower, to cool the houses and sometimes create extra living space, although the main body of the house is usually a two-storey dwelling. These are known as [[Wikipedia:Windcatchers|Windcatchers]] (Sialan: ''lôjsëlerikán''). | Often the houses will have a small tower to catch the wind which blows across the islands in the Earthly Middle-Eastern style of a wind tower, to cool the houses and sometimes create extra living space, although the main body of the house is usually a two-storey dwelling. These are known as [[Wikipedia:Windcatchers|Windcatchers]] (Sialan: ''lôjsëlerikán''). | ||
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===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
===Religion=== | |||
===Sport=== | ===Sport=== | ||
===Mythology=== | ===Mythology=== | ||
The most popular mythological creature, rumoured to have existed on Sialian soil long ago is the Sorcerer's Snake. This is a rainbow coloured snake, and is now seen as a symbol of equality throughout Sialian society. | The most popular mythological creature, rumoured to have existed on Sialian soil long ago is the Sorcerer's Snake. This is a rainbow coloured snake, and is now seen as a symbol of equality throughout Sialian society. This snake is now rumoured to be [[Wikipedia:Atheris squamigera|''Atheris squamigera'']]. [[File:Sorcerers_Snake.jpg|200px|thumbnail|left|A "Sorcerer's Snake", or [[Wikipedia:Atheris squamigera|''A. squamigera'']].]] | ||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols=== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Politics of Sialia]] | [[Politics of Sialia]] | ||
[[Category:Archive]][[Category:Sialia]] | |||
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| The Federal Republic of Sialia Njanêj Sjálâde Falâjýfe |
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| Motto: "Egality, Nationality, Individuality" | ||||||
| Anthem: For Sialia | ||||||
 The Location of Sialia on Sahar
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| Capital and largest city | Orefelia (Sial. Ôrëfelijá) | |||||
| Official languages | Sialan | |||||
| Demonym | Sialan | |||||
| Government | Federal semi-presidential republic | |||||
| - | Federal Councillors | |||||
| - | President | |||||
| - | Premier | |||||
| Legislature | Federal Assembly | |||||
| - | Upper house | Federal Council | ||||
| - | Lower house | National Assembly | ||||
| Establishment | ||||||
| - | Sialia becomes a part of the Laefevian Empire | 270 | ||||
| - | Sialia gains semi-autonomy from Laefevia | 1515 | ||||
| - | Federal Statehood | 21 March 1896 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | 177.185 km2Land & water 68 sq mi |
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| Population | ||||||
| - | 2016 estimate | 3,143,218 | ||||
| - | 2015 census | 3,138,287 | ||||
| - | Density | 177.185/km2 458.9/sq mi |
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| GDP (PPP) | 2017 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | 51246 | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2017 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | 32600 | ||||
| - | Per capita | 47630 | ||||
| Gini (2017) | 36.4 medium |
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| HDI (2017) | 0.945 very high |
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| Currency | Sialan Sênam (SLS) | |||||
| Time zone | WŠT (SCT-1) | |||||
| - | Summer (DST) | not observed (SCT{{{utc_offset_DST}}}) | ||||
| Antipodes | Marine, Asura Ocean | |||||
| Date format | yyyy-mm-dd | |||||
| Drives on the | left | |||||
| Calling code | +290 | |||||
| Internet TLD | .si | |||||
Sialia (/siʲɑ:liʲə/, Sialan: Sálnech [sɑlnɛx]), officially the Federal Republic of Sialia, is an island sovereign state in Western Soltenna, located between Edievia and Itla. A member state of the Soltennan Council, Sialia is home to around () million people (according to 2017 estimates) with Avt as the nation's capital and largest city.
Etymology
The native name, Sjálâ is a contraction of the noun sjál (meaning garden), and the country suffix -iljâ. Thus, in ancient times, the country would have been known as Sjáliljâ (lit. country of gardens). Sialia is an anglicisation of the native name.
History
Geography
Geology
Sialia is dominated by its volcanology. Formed by a series of shield volcanoes, it is composed of mainly basaltic rocks which give its cliffs a distinctive black colour. Some areas are still volcanically active, leading to the use of geothermal power in the magmatic fissures (see Energy section, below). Much of the coastline is composed of harsh cliffs, with caves carving into the sides. In areas eroded by the sea, however, bays are formed with shallow beaches, protected from the ocean.
Climate
Sialia’s climate varies with wind direction. It has an average temperature range of 10-35 °C, with 725-974 mm per annum of rain. If the wind blows from the north or south, the climate is noticeably wetter due to winds over the sea. From the East and West, Sialia is sheltered from the worst of the weather, creating a drier climate during the summer. It is comparable to the Mediterranean climate (on Earth), particularly areas around Sicily or southern Italy.
Biodiversity
Phytogeographically speaking, Sialia is in the Boreal kingdom. Dominated by open plains, and populated with olive trees and other hardwoods in the flatter areas, Sialia has a rich phytodiversity. Higher up on the volcano slopes, however, the land turns more to scrub, with short bushes dotting the rocky landscape.
In terms of animals, cattle ranching is often practised inland, leading to large pastures of the hardy grass which is found on these islands. Another notable feature of the Sialan biodiversity is the Sialian Turkey Crab.
Politics
Main article: Politics of Sialia
Government
Sialia is a federal semi-presidential constitutional oligarchy. The Sialan Government is split into 3 branches: executive, legislative, and judiciary.
The nominal head of state is the President, who is elected by the Parliament for a five-year term. The duties of the President are largely ceremonial - it is he/she who is responsible for formally electing the Premier. The President also appoints Board Leaders, on the advice of the Premier. The Premier is the head of Government, and exercises executive power along with the National Assembly and the Board of Islands.
The legislative powers are carried out by the 50-delegate elective unicameral National Assembly. This is the form of representative democracy present in the country. Elections for National Assembly Delegates (NADs) are held biennially, and approximately each 2 prefectures nominates 1 delegate.
Judicial matters are dealt with by the three Courts of the Islands, which range in importance. It is very frequent for Primary Judges to also observe (and correct) the debate in the National Assembly.
Administrative divisions
Sialia is split up into 5 major provinces. Each of these are partially autonomous, and is ruled by a Secretary. The sixth division is the Capital City District (Avtian Province), which follows federal laws, and, in matters lacking clarity, those of the surrounding province.
Each province is further divided into prefrectures, but these are purely for administration in local governments, and make up electoral constituencies electing National Assembly Delegates.
Foreign relations
Military
Economy
Imports
Exports
Aside from fishing and tourism (the several volcanoes which make up the islands are incredibly popular with holidaymakers), Sialia has a healthy farming industry specialising in olive and grape products.
A notable and intriguing specialty of Sialia’s is the Sialian Turkey Crab. The crab is natively only found in one bay of the island and so is incredibly rare, making it a highly sought-after global delicacy. It was almost fished to extinction in the 1800s, however highly strict rules have since been put in place to protect it and numbers have bounced back.
Transport
Energy
Sialia has pledged completely carbon-neutral in its energy production by 2080, thus creating all of its power from geothermal, solar, wind, and wave energy.
Science and technology
Tourism
Tourism is instrumental to the Sialan economy: the picturesque views and intriguing volcanic slopes prove to be very popular with international tourists.
Several of the island bays are heavily pedestrianised, and have expansive holiday resorts, usually with private beaches. Also, the Sialan government limits their air passenger duty during peak seasons - further boosting tourism. Several resorts also offer ways to explore the rich marine life that Sialia hosts, like glass-bottomed boat journeys, scuba-diving courses, and elementary lessons in marine biology.
Demographics
Ethnic groups
Urbanisation
Language
The language spoken in Sialia is Sialan (natively: Sálne). It is related to Edievian, the language of their neighbours - both are daughter languages of Colian.
Education
Healthcare
Religion
Culture
Heritage
Architecture
Much of the traditional architecture on Sialia is white plaster walls with shallow terracotta roofs, although domes or flat roofs are not uncommon.
The very traditional form of a house is that of a half-sunken basement forming the ground floor, to shelter from the sun. The windows themselves are heavily shuttered to protect against the midday sun and the storms which occasionally blow in from the south. Balconies are prevalent on top of an extended section of basement, creating a decking raised just above the ground. Entrances are half lowered into the ground, level with the basement, with thin slit windows placed horizontally across this basement to look out across the ground.
Often the houses will have a small tower to catch the wind which blows across the islands in the Earthly Middle-Eastern style of a wind tower, to cool the houses and sometimes create extra living space, although the main body of the house is usually a two-storey dwelling. These are known as Windcatchers (Sialan: lôjsëlerikán).
Literature
Art
Music
Theatre
Film
Cuisine
Religion
Sport
Mythology
The most popular mythological creature, rumoured to have existed on Sialian soil long ago is the Sorcerer's Snake. This is a rainbow coloured snake, and is now seen as a symbol of equality throughout Sialian society. This snake is now rumoured to be Atheris squamigera.
Symbols
The main national symbol in Sialia is the floral emblem that features on the National Flag. This is used heavily by patriotic citizens and on all official documents.
Each Emirate also has a symbol, this time faunal, which is borne on their flags also. These are used only by local governments.
Another national symbol is the Sialian Turkey Crab, which is an indigenous (and endemic) delicacy - highly priced, and highly sought after by foreign culinary experts.