Arjastan

Arjastan is a country located in the northern continent. The capital city is Crnovac. For information on Arjan entries and national finals for NSC, see Arjastan in the NSC.



Population
The population of Arjastan is 23,643,107 according to the census taken in February 2007. 88.4% (20,900,507) of these people have the Arjan nationality, although only 73.7% (17,424,970) are ethnically Arjan. The biggest minorities come from Tomstria and Gabriel, although a growing number of people from Ugaly are also arriving.

Political Geography
Arjastan is a landlocked nation, bordered by Tomstria, Gabriel, Escotia, Maccha-Brugia and Ugaly. It also shares a lake with Saksjaowie and Spila.

Arjastan is split into 6 states as well as a capital district area (Crnovac). The six states enjoy a reasonably high level of autonomy, although recently the government is cracking down on separatist feelings growing in several of the states, particularly in Izgravia.

The states of Arjastan are:
 * Argonia
 * Azhulia
 * Celestia
 * Crnovac capital territory
 * Cvajarak
 * Czeraf
 * Izgravia

International Relations
Arjastan tries to remain neutral in international conflicts, due to a conflict-filled past. Generally relations with the neighbouring states are friendly, particularly with Tomstria and Gabriel.



Languages
Arjan is the official language, although various other languages are in use in Arjastan. Izgravian and Argonian are official languages in their respective states, equal with Arjan, and Azhulian is recognised as an endangered language by the Arjan government.

Arjan has roots in various different languages, for example Slavic and Germanic ones. However, it is not really closely related to any other language.

The principal foreign languages for business are English, French, Dutch and German.

Society
Arjastan is one of the most liberal countries in the world, and its minority rights place it amongst the top 5 countries for equality. On the other hand, alcoholicism is a growing problem, and the country also has the dubious honour of having the highest suicide rate in the world.