Gerenian South Keltia
| Gerenian South Keltia Autonomous Republic Resuy Vatadanes Kelțies Soude'es Gherenie'es (gr) | |||
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| Capital | Darekau | ||
| Largest cities | Arel, Ánderskad | ||
| Political structure | Autonomous republic | ||
| Governor | Jan Ánders | ||
| Area | 106,631 km² | ||
| Population | 150,000 (2016) | ||
Gerenian South Keltia (Gerenian: Kelția Soudes Gherenies) is a Gerenian autonomous republic established in 2016.
Geography
Location
Gerenian South Keltia is located in the southern end of continental Keltia and comprises a number of islands in the Eastern Ocean, the most important of which being Sarmat Island, Lemar Island, Kalamansi Island, and the Navigator Islands.
Relief
Climate
History
Gerenian settlement in Keltia started in January 2016 when Gerenian sailors reached an archipelago south-east of Keltia while seeking for shelter during a storm. They named the archipelago Navigator Islands, and disembarked in Kerpan Island (the biggest one of the group). Once weather cleared up, the sailors continued towards the north, and found a bigger island, which they named "Kalamansi". Since Kalamansi Island was completely uninhabited, the sailors built a few rudimentary houses in the northern shore, with the intention of establishing there. The sailors then claimed Kalamansi and the Navigator Islands as Gerenian territory, and requested protection and support from the Gerenian government. A Commission (the Keltia Exploration Commission, KEC) was named by the President and the Parliament to analyse the situation and decide whether to found a colony in Keltia or not. The Commission arrived at Kalamansi on 12 March 2016, and stayed for three weeks before returning to Gerenia. The report written by the Commission after the meeting with the sailors was in general terms favourable, although the Commission strongly advised to claim lands in continental Keltia. However, the government gave the nod to the project, and the Gerenian flag was raised in Kalamansi on 5 May 2016. During the following three months, a number of Gerenian arrived at the region, expanding the territory claimed to nearby islands an a small portion in Miste Peninsula, in continental Keltia. On 27 July 2016, the territory was officially named "Gerenian South Keltia", and on 15 August gained the status of autonomous republic within Gerenia.
