Graznava

The Graznava People's Republic (GPR; ; Гразнава Народная Рэспубліка tr. Hraznava Narodnaja Respublika, HNR) is a People's Republic in Eastern Artemia which formed after the ratification of the Graznava-Rovsnoska Ceasefire of 1998. It shares a northern border with Yarova and a southern border with Rovsnoska. It has a surface area of 203,582 square kilometers. The capital city of the GPR is Apazov, and the largest city is Chernoblinsk which houses over 1.75 million inhabitants.

The Graznava People's Republic was formed after the dissolution of the United Provinces of Rovsnoska and Zaporizhia, where the culturally separate Kryzhelov people feared prosecution by Rovsnoskan officials. Amidst the chaos of the Rovski-Zaporizhian Separation, the People's Liberation Movement of Graznava and Astran formed and began to occupy military outposts and government buildings. A constitution was adopted and the fledgling movement declared independence as the Graznava People's Republic and Astran People's Republic. Following a ban on both organizations, the Graznavan-Rovsnoskan Civil War broke out in 1997. After eight months of fighting with little gained on either side, a ceasefire was brokered which recognized the independence of the GPR.

Since the ratification of the Graznava-Rovsnoska Ceasefire, Graznava has been plagued by border conflicts and political infighting. Following a successful coup in 2002, the Communist Party of Graznava was disposed of by more liberal rebels. The new government was led by the Free Graznava Party, which is largely center-left. The economy was moved from state-owned to free market and a large part of the state-owned industry was sold to foreign investors. However, certain critical industries remain in the hands of the government. Despite the political turmoil in the region, Graznava has had free elections since 2004 and has become the largest exporter of wheat and grain in Eastern Artemia.

Geography and Climate
Sitting upon rolling plains and vast forests, Graznava is situated in the Central Kryzhelov Steppe. The area is classified by rolling hills and fertile black soil, making it ideal for agrarian societies. The region is also home to low swamps in natural depressions during the wet season, leaving some areas to be impassable during spring and fall. About 40% of the country is covered in forests. The highest point in the country is 1,261ft above sea level, with the lowest being 278ft above sea level.

The climate is roughly continental, with mild winters averaging -6°C (21°F) and warm summers averaging 22°C (72°F). It receives an average rainfall of 600mm (23in) to 750mm (29in) annually. Natural resources are relatively scarce, however, substantial peat and coal deposits dot the countryside.