Paseiwa

Paseiwa (Tanateoe: P'seiw' ), formally known as The United Kingdoms around Paseiwa (Tanateoe:Taeináshá Gángourigá Pioseiwio) is a confederal association of kingdoms located in the West Keshi river basin of which the kingdom of Paseiwa is the central kingdom. It is bordered by Jagani in the North East and covers an area of 307,225 km². Paseiwa counts 93.82 million people of which 7.8 million live in the capital and largest city of Shanatae or Sh'n'tae. Other big cities include Nasheoeta, Jeraebaza and Xanatoi.

The country is mainly known for its textile and jewelery industry, making up the largest percentage of its exports. The GDP of Paseiwa is estimated at around $680 billion, which results in a GDP per capita of only $7,261, making it is one of the poorest nations in Anterra. Combined with a high inequality in wealth distribution, living conditions in Paseiwa are one of the most indigent.

Etymology
The name Paseiwa comes from the Tanateoese word p'seiw' for the, a red three-leaved orchid native to the Pseiwan jungle. This plant is the national flower of the Pseiwan Kingdom and is featured on its flag. The name was given to the kingdom by the Zahavan colonizers after they were introduced to this plant that was exclusive to the region. The flower was very useful in the making of red fabric dye, but reamined mainly an ornamental flower. The settlers called their colony Pasaeva or land of the Pseiwan flower and this name stuck over the course of their history.

Paseiwa however is not the only name for this part of the world. Before the Zahavan colonization, the natives called their land Shei-òtànà, which roughly translates to cultured land or homeland. When the Tilennan settlers came in, they officially changed the name to Tilae Telonos, or land across the ocean. During this period the name Paseiwa remained in use to colloquially refer to the land.

Physical
Paseiwa is located in the West-Keshi River Valley, also named Sameoelama by the Pseiwan people. The Nashae-axa, the largest river of the basin, flows on its eastern border. From the Nasae-axa the Geizaja river branches off and flows through the northern kingdoms. Shanatae is located on the mouth of the Nasae-axa river where in flows into the Pseiwan Sea. On the western border the Sha-ashana river flows on which Jeraebazae is located on the mouth. The southern part of Paseiwa is relatively flat, with some small halls scattered across. When moving northwards, terrain becomes increasingly elevated untill you reach the Zoroungaja ridge in the north which separates Paseiwa for the Northern kingdoms of Naxe-eosha. Of the coast of Paseiwa several islands are located, with the biggest one being Sameoefa, which is part of the Kingdom of Paseiwa and is split with in half its eastern neighbour. The most populated island however is Zaezanga, which forms its own kingdom. There are also 3 important lakes located within the kingdoms. The biggest one is the Wamleisan lake, located on the Nashae-axa river and border by the kingdoms of Wamaleisa and Ngoezaza. The second biggest is the Felpasan lake, located on the border of Paseiwa proper and Felapasa. The last one is naxahu-au lake, located on the border with its western neighbour. Further east the exclave kingdoms are located in the eastern part of the river valley as opposed to ther other kingdoms, safe from Wamaleisa, which are located in the west. These kingdosm are home to a more elevated and hilly terrain.

Climate
Paseiwa is located on the equator giving her a stable and tropical climate. The year is generally divided in a dry and a wet seasons with the driest period lasting from june through mid-september. The wet season lasts from mid-september through may, with peaks of rainfall in march and november. Temperature is stable all year round, hovering between 25°C and 27°C and rarely exceeding 30°C or falling below 20°C, although extreme weather has increased over the last years.

Fauna and Flora


Paseiwa has lush vegetation cover all across the kingdoms. The north is covered in a thick with a large biodiversity of plants and animals. Most interestingly,, , as well as  and  are found here. While the rainforest used to be heavily cut down for economic gain during the colonial period, these practices have since been ceased and the rainforest has been slowly recovering since as a protected royal park and wildlife sanctuary. This coincides with the law of Pseiwan ground, which states no natural resources are to leave Paseiwa without consent of the crown.

The coast is less densly forested and has historically been more urbanised than the North. Even so it is still home to large forest and a plethora of plant and animal species. Most famously, the Pseiwan flower, or is found here. The is commonly seen in the coastal regions as well as various species of colourful tropical birds like the, the  and the.

The sea is also home to many creatures. It is common to see and  swimming by. It is also not uncommon to spot whales, sharks and orcas in Pseiwan waters.