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===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
Saant has a temperate climate. There is a large difference between temperatures in the summer and winter due to its landlocked location. Compared to other parts of the continent, seasonal differences are not as strongly moderated by nearby bodies of water such as oceans or seas. Snowfall usually occurs in most areas during winter, and in many cases is more common than rain during the winter months. Rainfall is frequent during the summer, spring and fall. The climate can be classified as a humid continental climate, with a warm summer subtype. January is usually the coldest month of the year, followed by February and December. Snow is common during this time, along with occasional hail and strong winds. During the spring, in March, April, and May, the average daily temperature increases. During this period the snow melts, and water levels are higher. Summer is warm and dry, and July is usually the warmest month of the year, followed by August and June. Autumn starts in September as temperatures begin to fall. October is when average daily temperatures quickly decrease, and deciduous trees lose their leaves, and November is typically cold with temperatures beginning to reach sub-zero. Rainfall is common throughout the year but occurs with more frequency from March to September, and large thunderstorms are common in the summer. | |||
===Biodiversity=== | ===Biodiversity=== | ||
There are many species of plants and animals in Saant. | |||
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In Saant, forested areas can thrive due to the prevailing climatic conditions. Forests are abundant throughout the country and in wetter areas, a large number of plant species can be found. Most of the country's territory is covered in forests , while many areas were once forested but have been cleared for agriculture. In more populous areas, there are open landscapes, which are partly forested and partly open pastures. There are many grazing herds or fruit and vegetable fields in these regions. | |||
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===Government=== | ===Government=== | ||
Saant has a parliamentary democracy as its system of government. There exists a separation between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, as outlined by the Constitution of Saant which is considered the country's foundational legal document. Saant governance and politics are noted for the effort to achieve a broad consensus for legislation and political issues, among many political parties. The Parliament of Saant can pass a law through a simple majority of representatives, who are elected on the basis of proportional representation. The parliament ratifies bills developed by the executive branch, and can impeach members of the government for actions deemed unconstitutional. After an indicted suspect has been impeached, parliament has the power to remove the person from political office. Parliamentary elections are held to determine each new parliament. A single political party usually cannot form a government on its own, and Saant has often had minority governments and coalitions. Elections are also held for more local legislatures. | |||
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| The Alliance of the Interior North Ystellic Chiefdoms and Tribes |
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| Capital | Helena | |||
| Official languages | Central Ystelian Sign Language | |||
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| - | estimate | 752,300 | ||
Saant (Central Ystelian Sign Language: [to be added]), officially the The Alliance of the Interior North Ystellic Chiefdoms and Tribes, is a landlocked country located in Central Ystel, bordering Osteria and Gfiewistan in the west, Lufasa and Kranxram in the north and Shelhania in the east. It is an alliance of several tribes of the interior of North Ystel, that originally united to more effectively resist Gfiewish imperialism in the 19th century. Due to its very decentralized and diverse nature, the country does not have an official spoken language, instead a sign language, Central Ystelian Sign Language, is predominantly used for politics and trade. A written version exists for printed documents. Being a landlocked country consisting mostly of plains with a population largely still living a traditional nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle, it is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Ystel.
Etymology
History
Geography
Geology
Climate
Saant has a temperate climate. There is a large difference between temperatures in the summer and winter due to its landlocked location. Compared to other parts of the continent, seasonal differences are not as strongly moderated by nearby bodies of water such as oceans or seas. Snowfall usually occurs in most areas during winter, and in many cases is more common than rain during the winter months. Rainfall is frequent during the summer, spring and fall. The climate can be classified as a humid continental climate, with a warm summer subtype. January is usually the coldest month of the year, followed by February and December. Snow is common during this time, along with occasional hail and strong winds. During the spring, in March, April, and May, the average daily temperature increases. During this period the snow melts, and water levels are higher. Summer is warm and dry, and July is usually the warmest month of the year, followed by August and June. Autumn starts in September as temperatures begin to fall. October is when average daily temperatures quickly decrease, and deciduous trees lose their leaves, and November is typically cold with temperatures beginning to reach sub-zero. Rainfall is common throughout the year but occurs with more frequency from March to September, and large thunderstorms are common in the summer.
Biodiversity
There are many species of plants and animals in Saant.
Environment
In Saant, forested areas can thrive due to the prevailing climatic conditions. Forests are abundant throughout the country and in wetter areas, a large number of plant species can be found. Most of the country's territory is covered in forests , while many areas were once forested but have been cleared for agriculture. In more populous areas, there are open landscapes, which are partly forested and partly open pastures. There are many grazing herds or fruit and vegetable fields in these regions.
Politics
As a democratic country, politics in Saant rest on the pillars of free participation, equal rights and treatment, as well as a recognition of the ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity of the country.
Government
Saant has a parliamentary democracy as its system of government. There exists a separation between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, as outlined by the Constitution of Saant which is considered the country's foundational legal document. Saant governance and politics are noted for the effort to achieve a broad consensus for legislation and political issues, among many political parties. The Parliament of Saant can pass a law through a simple majority of representatives, who are elected on the basis of proportional representation. The parliament ratifies bills developed by the executive branch, and can impeach members of the government for actions deemed unconstitutional. After an indicted suspect has been impeached, parliament has the power to remove the person from political office. Parliamentary elections are held to determine each new parliament. A single political party usually cannot form a government on its own, and Saant has often had minority governments and coalitions. Elections are also held for more local legislatures.
Administrative divisions
Foreign relations
Saant is part of the Ystelian Community and hence also the AEIOU.
Military
Economy
Transport
Energy
Science and technology
Tourism
Demographics
Ethnic groups
Saant is one of the most diverse countries on Ystel. Being made up of a large, centrally located territory made it the site of various wars of other nations and parts of its land were occupied by a number of other countries, and as a result a large amount of ethnic minorities live in Saant due to historic migration in addition to the native Central Ystelic ethnic groups, primary Gfiewish, Lufasan, and Kuene, the latter settling in Saant as refugees from Kuene persecution