Astalva
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| Capital | Velḓal | |||
| Largest | Zavriel | |||
| Official languages | Zveahe | |||
| Recognised regional languages | Danshali, Zuosa | |||
| Demonym | Astalvi | |||
| Population | ||||
| - | 2017 estimate | 42898000 | ||
| Currency | Draconic Lotus (DRL) | |||
| Time zone | (SCT+4:15) | |||
| Date format | dd`mm`yyyy CE | |||
| Drives on the | right | |||
| Calling code | +14 | |||
| Internet TLD | .av | |||
Astalva (IPA: /ʌˈstɑːl.vʌ/, Native language: Astalva, IPA: /ɑˈstʰɑːl.vʌ/), officially the [to be updated., is a country located on the northern islands of Nagu. The majority of the population is a race of sapient non-humans, but there are some regions where humans are the majority. Astalva is bordered by Danshapu to the west, with the Dragon Sea to the south.
Etymology
The common name for Astalva is the same as that of its largest island.
History
Astalva was an important link in the path from Miraria to Boroso in prehistoric human migrations. In its early history, Astalva was split amongst several different tribes and generally did not have any semblance of central powers. This began to change as a result of encroachment of foreign powers and interests such as Dhwer in the 8th to 13th centuries. In the (tbd) century, Zavriel began to grow in power, rising to become an important city-state in the region. This growth was bolstered by success as a trade hub and status as a tax haven at the time. By the (tbd) century, all of Astalva was united as a single nation. Astalva was a member of the Shohuanese commonwealth for a period during the nth to nth centuries, although it still remained relatively autonomous.
Geography
Geology
Geologically, Astalva consists of several islands consisting of relatively low-lying terrain. Around half its land area lies less than 500 meters above sea level.