Taska

Taska, officially known as The Commonwealth of Taska, is a sovereign nation located on the island of Taska in North Avalonia. It has an area of 288,779 km² and a population of about 28,259,490. The capital of Taska is the city of Khost, whilst the city of Ikamiut is the largest city in the nation.

Geography
Taska has an area of 288,779 km² occupying the island of Taska in North Avalonia. It lies between the Boreal Ocean to the north and the Brigantic Ocean to the south. Geologically, the island of Taska lies slightly north of a fault line between the Boreal and Avalonian Plates. About 144,389 km² of Taska is comprised of mountainous terrain primarily in South Western Taska. About 72,129 km² of Taska is comprised of subarctic wetlands primarily to the North. Finally, about 72,129 km² of Taska is comprised of forested hill lands primarily to the South East.

Resources
Taska has an abundance of mineral resources including iron, coal, limestone, clay, silver, uranium, tungsten, and copper. Taska has vast forests. Taska has an estimated 61,322 km² of arable land. Taska being an island nation is particularly reliant on fisheries and imports for food supplies. Renewable resources, such as hydroelectricity and geothermal energy, provide most of Taska's electricity and around 70% of the nation's total primary energy consumption. Taska also has a number of offshore oil rigs that make up around 25% of the nation's primary energy consumption with a large amount of oil being exported. Taska has 4,965,000,000 barrels of oil as proven reserves, along with extensive reserves of natural gas.

Language
Taskan is the only official and predominant spoken language in Taska, but it is also used throughout the world by Taskan minorities in other countries. The deaf communities use Taskan Sign Language. Contemporary Taska is a linguistically homogeneous nation, with nearly 97% of respondents declaring Taskan as their mother tongue.

Religion
Elistism is the official state religion of Taska.

Health
Medical services in Taska are provided by the National Public Health Service. Taska regularly engages in medical diplomacy overseas sending doctors to support foreign nations.