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The name Apollantis stems from the ancient name given to the continent of Apollonia, and from Apollo, the patron deity of the Empire. It essentially means ''The Land of Apollo'' in ancient Apollantean. With the founding of Audentior and the subsequent rise of the surrounding Apollo Sector, the area became the heart of Apollo's following, and as a result many place names have been derived from that of the god. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Apollantis occupies what is considered the Micran Cradle of Civilization; a stretch along the eastern banks of the Antya River, beginning on the shores of Lake Odlum, and then | Apollantis occupies what is considered the Micran Cradle of Civilization; a stretch along the eastern banks of the Antya River, beginning on the shores of Lake Odlum, and then extending south to Carama Bay. | ||
===Flora=== | ===Flora=== |
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Aftokratoria apo Apollantis Empire of Apollantis | |||
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Motto: The power of the sun! | |||
Anthem: People of the Sun (Unofficial) | |||
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Map versions | 6.8.3 - 6.8.5; 7.0.0 - 7.0.1; 14.9.2 - present | ||
Capital | Apollantis | ||
Largest city | Apollo City | ||
Official language(s) | English, Greek The latter is primarily ceremonial | ||
Official religion(s) | |||
Demonym | Apollantean | ||
- Adjective | Apollantean | ||
Government | Monarchy | ||
- Emperor | Orion Ilios | ||
- Nomothetis | None | ||
- Legislature | Tetrapole | ||
Establishment | 25 July 2000 | ||
Area | 1,950,048 km² | ||
Population | 3 million | ||
Active population | 2 | ||
Currency | Ana | ||
Calendar | |||
Time zone(s) | |||
Mains electricity | |||
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Track gauge | |||
National website | None | ||
National forum | Forum | ||
National animal | Tortoise | ||
National food | Dolma | ||
National drink | Mint Tea | ||
National tree | Olive Tree | ||
Abbreviation | APL |
Apollantis, officially the Empire of Apollantis (Greek: Aftokratoria apo Apollantis) is a nation on the south-central shores of Apollonia. Apollantis considers itself to be the heir and successor to the Audentior Independent Nation and the Union of Apollo States.
Etymology
The name Apollantis stems from the ancient name given to the continent of Apollonia, and from Apollo, the patron deity of the Empire. It essentially means The Land of Apollo in ancient Apollantean. With the founding of Audentior and the subsequent rise of the surrounding Apollo Sector, the area became the heart of Apollo's following, and as a result many place names have been derived from that of the god.
History
Government and politics
Foreign relations and military
Culture
Economy
The standard currency of Apollantis is called the ana, from the Greek word ανά, meaning at the rate of, and characterized by the @ symbol.
The @ is the comparable equivalent of the $ sign for American currency. For example, wherein the United States an item may be priced $12.00, meaning twelve dollars, a similar item may be priced 12.00@ in Apollantis.
Ana are published in denominations of @1, @5, @10, @20, @50, and @100 paper bills.
Coinage is known as Chrysafi, from the Greek word for gold, and is characterized by the letter C.
Chrysafi are minted in denominations of @0.05, @0.10, @0.25, @0.50 and @1 coins.
Geography
Apollantis occupies what is considered the Micran Cradle of Civilization; a stretch along the eastern banks of the Antya River, beginning on the shores of Lake Odlum, and then extending south to Carama Bay.