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!colspan="2"|[[File:Aarania_flag.png|400px|Flag of Årania]]
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!colspan="2"|Free administrative region of Årania
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|State
|[[Unified Commonwealth]] [[File:UC_flag.png|25px]]
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|Capitol
|[[Åranvik]]
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|Population
|~7300
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|Area
|700.000m2 or 70ha
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|Density
|104,28/ha
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|National languages
|[[Åranian]], [[Thorildsk]] [[File:Thorildhoej_flag.png|25px]]
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|Independence
|0-48,46Ð
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!colspan="2"|Economy
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|GDP
|374.508.655 Crowns
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|GDP per capita
|51.635 Crowns per capita
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!colspan="2"|Main cities
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|colspan="2"|[[Åranvik]]
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|colspan="2"|[[Lyvan]]
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|colspan="2"|[[Vesgrot]]
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'''Årania''', also known as '''''Aarania''''' or '''''Arania''''' is a region in the [[Thorildsby Project]]. It's population is estimated at around 7300, with a size of approximately 700.000m2 or 70ha giving it a population density of 104,28/ha. It borders [[Thorildhøj]] in the north and [[Høvemark]] in the south. Årania has three cities: [[Åranvik]], [[Lyvan]], and [[Vesgrot]] with [[Åranvik]] being the biggest city of Årania and also the capitol. <br/>

[[File:Sorgry_1.jpg|300px|thumb|Famous [[Sorgry]], made of Bone broth, mushrooms, noodles, boiled egg and chicken.]]
==Culture==
Due to its geographical position, Årania represents a sphere of different cultures. Especially notable is the cultural influence of [[Thorildhøj]] in the city of [[Åranvik]] and the cultural influence of [[Kalkdui]] in [[Lyvan]]. The interior of the country to this day preserves the older cultural heritage of the pre-[[War of Dignity|war]] times, which was the most influencial period of national cultural history, as the country grew away from its historic ally and became more dependend on itself, causing a rise in patriotism and giving way to many historical figures.<br/>

Due to the aftermath of the [[War of Dignity]], Årania has the need to seperate itself from the [[Lanborg Region]], therefore fueling patriotistic movements and implementing a patriotic mindset. Because of that, to many Åranians, cultural identity is very important, therefore making preservation of local traditions a common practice among the young population. This mindset in its strength in Årania is not seen in other regions, making Åranian famous for its patriotism and associating the country with its national colour - Deep Orange, and the national flower the Åranian [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leontopodium_nivale Edelweiss], which is also depicted on the national banner and flag. <br/>

Like in the entire [[Commonwealth]], the [[Commonwealth]] Chamber of Cultural Heritage is tasked with preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage and overseeing its development. The [[FYNesco]] list contains 10 structures protected in Årania.
===Cuisine===
Åranian Cuisine has been shaped widely by political, cultural and economic influences giving the nation a unique mix of dishes. Due to the hot climate and fertile soil on riverbanks and shores, Årania developed a strong agricultural economy which contributed to the cuisine as well. The main ingredients to the cuisine became flour, pumpkins, potatoes, cabbage as well as meat and milk products. One of the most famous dishes is called Gry, which is originated in the city of [[Lyvan]] during [[War of Dignity|war times]], and sees varieties such as [[Fiskegry]] or [[Sorgry]]. It more commonly consumed in rural regions and [[Lyvan]] and more rarely in [[Åranvik]], which was influenced more by [[Thorildhøj]] dishes such as [[Sødsnegl]] originating from the [[Spandauer]] in [[Thorildhøj]].<br/>
The nation's cuisine is also very famous for its small pumpkin custard pastry - [[Paastje]]. It became popular as a bakery snack in urban regions as [[Åranvik]] or [[Lyvan]]. Together with [[Sødsnegl]], there have been many varieties. The nation is also a moderate wine producer, also being important for the cultural identity, as during the [[War of Dignity]] wine cellar networks (catacombs) were used to hide from axis [[Lanborg]] powers.
===Holidays===
Holidays are an important part of Åranian culture, reflecting on the [[War of Dignity|war-times]] and the freindships and losses that came with it.<br/>

The most famous and spectacular holiday in the nation is the Paradisdag, which is a farewell to all soldiers who died in the [[War of Dignity]], which shaped Årania forever. On the first day of uneven months, participants gather on the Paradisstra'e in northern [[Åranvik]] at around 22:30 with orange wish papers and banners. There, stuntmen perform until midnight which is when the participants release the orange wish papers in the air.

The capitol, [[Åranvik]] celebrates the famous [[Kavenø Duatlon]], with which the friendship between Årania and [[Thorildhøj]] is celebrated. The annual race starts from the ex-[[Thorildhøj]]an exclave [[Kavenø]], from where the participants swim to [[Pomåran Havn]] and eat a cod filet before they pass the torch to their partner who then runs on the [[₴]]1 tracks back to [[Kavenø]], where they consume a cup of traditional [[Thorildhøj]] coffee with a [[Spandauer]]. This holiday was first celebrated on -3[[Ð]].<br/>

A famous holiday in Årania is the Paradisdag. It celebrates the independence fighters in the [[War for Årania]]. Participants take an orange flag or banner and orange wish paper and let it go at night.

[[File:aarania_map.png|300px|thumb|A map of Årania with [[Åranvik]] and [[Lyvan]] marked]]
==Transport==
As Årania was heavily damaged during the [[War of Dignity]], [[Lanborg]] and its region pay financial reparations to the nation. This money paired with the [[Commonwealth]] fund allows construction of bigger projects and overall modernisation. Therefore, after the creation of the [[Commonwealth]] the [[RS1]] was planned, as the [[Commonwealth]] wanted to focus on the development of Årania as a whole.<br/>
Before trains existed, people were hiking across the nation, no matter how long the journey was. This is how the settlement of [[Vesgrot]] was created; as many peasants were hiking between the cities [[Åranvik]] and [[Lyvan]], they often pit-stopped and a camp was created to sell nutrients and offer a place to sleep. As Årania was a very religious country, lots of temples were built along the hiking trail between [[Åranvik]] and [[Lyvan]] (going through [[Vesgrot]]). They can still be prayed in and seen today. The biggest temple of Årania is the [[Hæjvé]] Temple, being one of the most spectacular temples of Årania.<br/> Recently, a [[rail]] connection was established between [[Åranvik]] and [[Lyvan]], the [[Unified Rail#RS-Trains|RS1]]

[[File:Aarania-economy.png|left|350px|thumb]]
==Economy==
Before -48Ð, the economy of Årania was very fragile, as during the partial occupation of Årania by [[Lanborg]] druing the [[War of Dignity]], all leftovers of industry were forced to be sent to [[Lanborg]] and there was no chance of economic development. After the [[War of Dignity|war]], Årania gained a massive forced donation by [[Lanborg]] as a reperation the the damage done during the war. Using the money, Årania became the fastest developing region at the time. The economy was aided even more, when the [[Commonwealth]] demanded that [[Lanborg]] donated even more money as reparations. That money was not focused on the economy, but rather on medicine and education.
===Agriculture===
Agriculture is by far the largest field of industry in Årania. Because of its warm summers, large amounts of sun days and abundance of drinking water, it is one of the best places to grow crops. The land on the interior of the country is drier than on the river deltas and bays, so it usually not farmed in the interior of the country. Additionally, the soil on the bays and deltas is much richer. Årania is such a big exporter of crops, that the neighbouring region [[Thorildhøj]] relies on Årania to export a portion of their crops to them. The industry produces 250% of what Årania can consume.
===Shipbuilding===
Årania is the biggest builder of ships in the northern [[Commonwealth]]. [[AVII]] has their biggest boat factory in [[Åranvik]], which was historically an important place of sea trade. The shipbuilding industry is rapidly decreasing however, as demand gets lower each year. Some reasons for that might be that wars are very unlikely to happen due to the [[Commonwealth]] and other countries don't need military sea vehicles anymore. Also, the quality of the boats is the best in the [[Commonwealth]], so the boats will be used for many decades of [[Ð]]; the places that needed boats already recieved them and will only need to replace them in the far future.
===Tourism===
Årania is a perfect destination for tourists looking to see unique architecture, great food, wonderful culture and sunny beaches. Most tourists visit the capitol, [[Åranvik]] by train. The tourism sector in Årania is an industry that rises very slowly, making up about 18% of the economy.
===Others===
Other important industry sectors include financial services, fishing and forestry.
[[File:Aarania_banner.png|auto|thumb|The famous Årania banner is also seen as a symbol of freedom in Åranvik]]
==Languages==
There are two very similar languages spoken in Årania, that being [[Åranian]] and [[Thorildsk]]. Both of them are mutually intelligible. [[Åranian]] is used everywhere, however a small [[Thorildhøj]]an minority exists, which prefers [[Thorildsk]]. [[Åranian]] as the main language, is forced to be taught in schools. However, after the scholars are confident in their language skills, they can replace half of their [[Åranian]] lessons with [[Thorildsk]] lessons. This acceptance of [[Thorildhøj]]an culture has been introduced by the minority party during the introduction of the [[Commonwealth]].
==Notable People==
===[[Allan Egeval]]===
[[Allan Egeval]] was a politican focused in the theoretical perspective. He is famous for his books "Death of a Kingdom" and "Crime blooms into Riches", both published during the [[War of Dignity]] predicting that [[Lanborg]] will lose the war with scientific evidence, this turned out to be true. After the [[War of Dignity]] ended, he recieved a medal with a massive monetary prize for his studies by the monarch of Årania, [[Gunnar af Hoogbjerg]]. After this, [[Allan Egeval]] returned to his quiet hometown, [[Vesgrot]]. According to him, in his hometown he "felt his inner peace" and "was happier than ever", publishing books about politics and life. <br/>
In -11[[Ð]], [[Allan Egeval]] was reached out to by the Åranian president, wanting to liberate [[Lanborg]] from the dictatorship under [[Einar II]]. Over the next 2[[Ð]], [[Allan Egeval]] created a peace plan with the creation of a [[Commonwealth]] of nations, united under a single constitution and units of measurement. For this he met many politicians, physicists and theoricians. Then, an ultimatum was made, that until 6[[Ð]] [[Einar II]] should hold independent votes, else the [[Northern Coalition]] will invade the [[Lanborg]] Empire. <br/>
After small protests have been turned down, a conspiracy got through the people, to assemble at all squares of [[Lanborg]], including [[Melon Square]] right before 0[[Ð]]. During the protests that blocked the city, [[Einar II]] tried to kill protestors, yet they comitted to their action. After 14 hours of protests, [[Fyndrix]] killed [[Einar II]] and [[Allan Egeval]]'s plan of the [[Commonwealth]] of Nations was established. <br/>
[[Allan Egeval]] recieved the [[Commonwealth Platinum Plaque]] as his peace prize. He passed away in in 14[[Ð]], at 101[[Ð]] old. According to his doctor and therapist, he was in perfect condition and very happy with his life.