Riyana

Republic of Riyana Garbhald Rianár
Flag
Motto: Garc; Phynec; Somc
Map of Riyana
Capital and		Cuáma
Official languages		Riyan
Recognised regional languages		Xynder (Mereland), Nguonese (Nguon)
Demonym		Riyan
Government		Unitary parliamentary republic
-	President	n/a
Legislature		Parliament
-	First constitution as a republic
Area
-		302,436 km2 116,771 sq mi
Population
-	2014 estimate	60,789,630
-	Density	201/km2 520.6/sq mi
GDP (nominal)		2016 estimate
-	Total	2,040,099,982,800
-	Per capita	33,560
HDI (2015)		0.918 very high
Currency		Riyan Lil (RYL)
Time zone		SCT (SCT+0)
-	Summer (DST)	not observed (SCT)
Drives on the		left
Calling code		+26
Internet TLD		.ry

Riyana (IPA: /ɹi'ja.nə/, Native language: Riana, IPA: /rjana/), officially the Republic of Riyana, is a country located in Soltenna. It borders Hux Kham, Thejklaks and Qonklaks to the north and west, and Kadya and Liosol to the east.

Etymology

Riyana

Riyana is an anglicisation of the Riyan name of the country Riana, which translates as land of water.

Politics

Foreign relations

Riyana is a member of the Soltennan Council.

Economy

Energy

Riyana relies heavily on renewable energy to provide power to its homes and businesses. As of 2013, 79% of electricity was generated via hydroelectric, wind and solar power. This is largely part of a plan set out by Riyana in 2002, which aimed to have Riyana non-reliant upon fossil fuels for its electricity by 2016. So far, it has been very successful. The Riyan government is now also talking about shutting down nuclear power plants, which make up another 14% of electricity production, in favour of building more renewable energy sources.

Tourism

Tourism is a large trade in many parts of Riyana which receive lots of tourism, such as the capital city Cuáma. Tourism is common from other countries in Soltenna, however Riyana also receives many international tourists.

Demographics

Language

Riyan

Riyan is the main language spoken in Central and Eastern Riyana, especially in and around the capital, Cuáma. Standard Riyan is based on the speech of the Cuáman higher classes and it differs quite considerably from the dialect spoken by many young or lower class people in the Cuáma region.

Healthcare

Riyana has an overall life expectancy of 83 (82 for males, and 84 for females).

Religion

The main religion followed by the population of Riyana is Anadism, making up 53% of the population. The remaining population follow either Iovism, other Anadic religions such as Menism, other world religions, or not following a religion at all (agnostic or atheistic).