South Kryzhelovschina

South Kryzhelovschina (: Паўднёвая Крыжэлаўшчына), officially the Republic of South Kryzhelovschina is a partially-recognized state located in Eastern Artemia bordering Pozrika to the west, Rovsnoska to the south, and Yarova to the north. After the Second Invasion of Graznava the South Kryzhelovschina was set up, officially as an independent, however has been labeled as a "Rovsnoski puppet' by many international critics. Since the declaration of the republic it has been recognized by all members of the Allied Eastern States as well as other nations such as Tiperyn and Osorra.

Geography and Climate
Sitting upon rolling plains and vast forests, South Kryzhelovschina is situated in the Central Kryzhelovschina Steppe. The area is classified by rolling hills and fertile black soil, making it ideal for agrarian societies. The region is also home to swamps and marshes in natural depressions during the wet seasons, 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. It shares a once heavily militarized border with Rovsnoska in the south, with a relatively open border with Yarova to the north.

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, potash, and coal deposits dot the countryside.