Storosnova

Gothburg Empire of Storosnova Готбургската империя на Стороснова (Gotburgskata imperiya na Stoosnova)
Flag of Storosnova Flag Coat of arms of Storosnova Coat of arms
Motto: "Ние вечно желаем зло и вечно вършим добро." “We eternally desire evil and eternally do good.”
Storosnova Storosnova
Capital and largest city	Erika
Official languages	Storosnovan
Ethnic groups	81% Storosnovan 6% Baltanlan 5% Saratovan 8% Various others
Religion	80% Storosnovan Orthodox Church(State religion) 5.1% Catholicism 2% Protestantism 0.7% Other Christians 0.6% Islam 0.6% Other religions 6.5% No religion 4.5% Not answered
Demonym(s)	Storosnovan
Government	Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
• Tzar	Boris IV
• Prime Minister	James Sammut (HVP)
• Speaker of the House of Commons	Gloria Tory (KP)
Legislature	Imperial Assembly
Establishment
• Prehistory and antiquity	6.000 B.C. - 470 A.D.
• Kingdom Gothburg	470 A.D. - 1190
• Gothburg Empire of Storosnova	1190 - 1315
• Tzardom of Storosnova	1315 - 1895
• Storosnova Federation	1895 - 1960
• Gothburg Empire of Storosnova	September 25, 1960
• Current Constitution	September 1, 1965
Area
• Total	1,959,248 km2 (756,470 sq mi) (15)
• Water (%)	0.43
Population
• 2022 estimate	80 Millions
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	1,840 Trillion
• Per capita	23,000
Gini (2022)	33 medium
HDI (2022)	0.814 very high
Currency	Levzan (LZ)
Time zone	TMB+9 and +10 (Storosnovian Time zones)
Date format	dd.mm.yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+73
Internet TLD	.sn

Storosnova (In Storosnovan: Стороснова), officially known as the Gothburg Empire of Storosnova, is a country located in the central region of Ostlandet. Situated south of the Ocean Acernis, Storosnova borders Baltanla to the northeast, Saratov to the south-west, Syntsi to the southeast. The country covers an area of 1,959,248 square kilometers (756,470 square miles), making it the 15th largest country in the world. Erika is the capital and the largest city in the country, with other important cities including North City, Gran Glorian, Sofia and Ruse. Storosnova is a semi-constitutional monarchy governed almost entirely by the Storosnova parliament, with most of the authority resting with the monarch. The Empire is composed of six principalities, with the main one being the Principality of Erika, where the imperial capital is located. The remaining five are North, Altan, Rush Valley, Resembool and Gran Glorian. Storosnova has a population of 80 million. Storosnova is a member of the TNC, an interest member of CODECO and a member of the OU. The current monarch is Tzar Boris IV and the Prime Minister is James Sammut.

History

Prehistory (1.8 million BC — 5000 BC)

Human remains unearthed in the Luminara caves, dating approximately 1.8 million years ago, mark the onset of human presence in the region.

The first settlements in Storosnova date back to 5,500 BC, with the Neolithic structures of Astralara being one of the oldest known human constructions. By the end of the Neolithic era, the Karankia, Hamanova, and Selestiya cultures thrived, extending beyond Storosnova into neighboring territories. The region's first known city, Radiantopolis, stood as a beacon of civilization in the Storosnova area.

Around 4,800 BC, Storosnova's neolithic era witnessed the rise of the Aetherian culture, characterized by a sophisticated social hierarchy. The epicenter of this civilization was the Eclipsara Necropolis, discovered in the early 19th century.

Grape cultivation and livestock domestication are milestones associated with Aetherian culture in the Bronze Age. Cave paintings in the Karo and Novos caves, though the exact years of their creation remain a mystery, depict the interaction between ancient inhabitants and the nature of their environment.

Ancient era (5000 BC — 434 AD)

Around 5000 BC, a group of Slavic peoples known as Storosnovans migrated from the south of Ostlandet for the region that today corresponds to Storosnova. The exact reasons of this imigration remain unknown, but it is speculated that it may be related to climate changes, demographic pressure or in search of fertile lands. Upon arriving in the region, the Storosnovans came into contact with the Aetherian people. The Storosnovans carried out raids and pillages against the Aetherians; at times, these confrontations evolved into more extensive conquests, with the Storosnovans taking control of Aetherian territories. Over time, the Storosnovans gradually assimilated a large part of the Aetherian population. This process of assimilation contributed to the formation of a hybrid identity. From this cultural fusion, the Storosnovans established tribal kingdoms, marking the beginning of a more structured political organization.

In 257 AD, the Despotate of Aetheria arose and soon managed to conquer most of the other Storosnovan tribes. From 300 AD onwards, the Despotate began to become more authoritarian and oppressive. In 325, a woman appeared commanding an army against Aetheria, her name was Erika of Gothburg, not sure where Gothburg was or if it was a city that was destroyed by the Aetherians. Erika led several revolts and several victories in battle, reports from the time say that she was sent by God to free the Storosnovans, in 334 in an important battle where the Despot died and Aetheria fell, that same year Erika was crowned queen of the Kingdom of Gothburg and nicknamed The Founder.

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