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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name Zostas derives from the Letsatian name of Zostia, which was the province governing the islands under the Letsatian Empire and its successor state, East Letsatia. The name Zostia, however, derives from the people known only as the Zosju. Potential connections with the Proto-Letsic word "zújuźë", which would have meant beauty, and its future derivations, have been drawn by the Zostine people as the supposed first cry of Letsatian explorers upon discovering the islands. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The first historical references to Zostas date to the classical era, where the islands were identified as a series of trading posts and fishing settlements. The islands were conquered during the 2nd century BC, when the first ruler of the Letsatian Empire marched on Zostas. The local rulers joined forces under an alliance and set out to meet the invader, only to be routed after a single battle. The islands where then organised under a single territory, the Viceroyalty of Zostia, administered from Zostas City and whose ruler was appointed by the Emperor in [[Komu]]. Zostas' importance as a trading post grew under the rule of the Letsatian Empire, with overseas trade being more efficient than overland trade, and it swiftly became an integral part of Letsatia's growing trade network. Nevertheless, its position in the sea allowed for the islands to come under growing autonomy, especially following the splintering of the Letsatian Empire. | |||
During the empire's fragmentation, three great successor realms succeeded in dividing the Empire amongst themselves before attempting to unite it once more. Civil unrest ensued in Zostas City during this time, during which the Viceroy of Zostia was murdered and a central governing committee was empowered. The Western Emperor of Komu sent forth an army to re-establish his authority over the islands, utilising vast but cumbersome siege engines to break through the fortifications defending Zostas and its harbours. This proved to be costly as the local defences stood their ground. The Eastern Emperor in [[Panemi]] announced his support for the islands and appointed a Viceroy-in-waiting, sending vital food supplies via sea. The citizens of Zostas were ultimately successful in resisting the siege, and after three years the army of the Western Emperor relented and abandoned the islands to the Eastern Emperor. The discarded siege engines were sold by Zostas and the funds were used for developing the islands, with monuments being erected to commemorate the victory. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 30 May 2016
| Most Serene Republic of Zostas Imórívámavípelíni Zostíž |
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| Motto: Towards a Prosperous Future | ||||||
 Location of Zostas
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| Capital and largest city | Zostas | |||||
| Official languages | Zostine • Veridian | |||||
| Recognised national languages | Zostine | |||||
| Demonym | Zostine | |||||
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic | |||||
| - | Chief Executive Officer | Lév Duniém | ||||
| - | Chancellor | Gieží Čané | ||||
| Legislature | Grand Council | |||||
| Formation | ||||||
| - | Established | c. 9th century | ||||
| - | Sack of Komu | c. 15th century | ||||
| - | Letzi Conquest | c. 19th century | ||||
| - | Handover to Veridia | c. late 19th century | ||||
| - | Independence from Veridia | 1951 | ||||
| Gini | 42.7 medium |
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| HDI | 0.931 very high |
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| Currency | Saeca (ZSS) | |||||
| Time zone | SCT (SCT+2) | |||||
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy | |||||
| Drives on the | left | |||||
| Calling code | +57 | |||||
| Internet TLD | .zs | |||||
Zostas (IPA: /zostas/, Native language: Zostíž, IPA: /zostiʒ/), officially the Most Serene Republic of Zostas, is an island country and archipelago located in the Paršita Sea. Situated off the coast of Ekuosia, it shares sea borders with Veridia to the east and Rosland to the south. Zostas' territory consists of three large islands and a multitude of islets.
Historically linked to mainland Ekuosia, Zostas was one of the first territories to fall under the rule of the Letsatian Empire, becoming an integral part of it and one of its successor states, East Letsatia, until its collapse at the turn of the first millenium. The maritime republic of Zostas emerged during this time, where it would go on to rule for centuries over a large and rich trade empire. Falling under Letzi and later Veridian dominion during the 19th century, the republic regained its independence in 1951.
Etymology
The name Zostas derives from the Letsatian name of Zostia, which was the province governing the islands under the Letsatian Empire and its successor state, East Letsatia. The name Zostia, however, derives from the people known only as the Zosju. Potential connections with the Proto-Letsic word "zújuźë", which would have meant beauty, and its future derivations, have been drawn by the Zostine people as the supposed first cry of Letsatian explorers upon discovering the islands.
History
The first historical references to Zostas date to the classical era, where the islands were identified as a series of trading posts and fishing settlements. The islands were conquered during the 2nd century BC, when the first ruler of the Letsatian Empire marched on Zostas. The local rulers joined forces under an alliance and set out to meet the invader, only to be routed after a single battle. The islands where then organised under a single territory, the Viceroyalty of Zostia, administered from Zostas City and whose ruler was appointed by the Emperor in Komu. Zostas' importance as a trading post grew under the rule of the Letsatian Empire, with overseas trade being more efficient than overland trade, and it swiftly became an integral part of Letsatia's growing trade network. Nevertheless, its position in the sea allowed for the islands to come under growing autonomy, especially following the splintering of the Letsatian Empire.
During the empire's fragmentation, three great successor realms succeeded in dividing the Empire amongst themselves before attempting to unite it once more. Civil unrest ensued in Zostas City during this time, during which the Viceroy of Zostia was murdered and a central governing committee was empowered. The Western Emperor of Komu sent forth an army to re-establish his authority over the islands, utilising vast but cumbersome siege engines to break through the fortifications defending Zostas and its harbours. This proved to be costly as the local defences stood their ground. The Eastern Emperor in Panemi announced his support for the islands and appointed a Viceroy-in-waiting, sending vital food supplies via sea. The citizens of Zostas were ultimately successful in resisting the siege, and after three years the army of the Western Emperor relented and abandoned the islands to the Eastern Emperor. The discarded siege engines were sold by Zostas and the funds were used for developing the islands, with monuments being erected to commemorate the victory.