Sumer
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 Namenashira Nameshbarkingdu Kalamake Dictorial Republic of Sumer
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| Anthem: "Igizu" |
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| Capital | Uruk | |||
| Largest city | Eridu | |||
| Official languages | Emegir | |||
| Demonym | Sumerian | |||
| Government | Dictorial Republic | |||
| - | Dictator | Kisikil Dumumiapuabiak Dumuaninatumak Urukak Leshbarkingdu Kalamak Ninuru | ||
| Unification | ||||
| - | Initial Unification | 6135 (2143 BCE) | ||
| Population | ||||
| - | estimate | 11,455,000,000 | ||
| GDP (PPP) | estimate | |||
| - | Total | 318,257,658,642,550 Dinnar | ||
| - | Per capita | 27,785 Dinnar | ||
| HDI | 0.97 (Very High) | |||
| Currency | Dinnar (KLD) |
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| Internet TLD | .klm | |||
| Calling code | +952 | |||
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Etymology
History
The origins of Sumer can be traced back to before written history. Little is known before the invention of writing, but archaeological sites have been found dating back as far as 30,000 years. The first written records in the world originated in Sumer in the 4th millennium before common era. The nation of Sumer consisted of small urban areas surrounded by fertile farmlands artificially irrigated from the Idigna and Buranun rivers. Politically the nation was organized in to early city-states which were constantly at war. In 2243 BCE Lugalzagesi, the king of the city-state of Uruk, defeated nearby city-states and created a unified nation. Lugalzagesi created the Dictorial Republic and abolished the monarchy early in his rule. Gradually, over time, the remaining Sumerian city-states were added to the nation through agreement and conquest, and the nation expanded to its present size.
Politics
Subdivisions
Military
Geography
Sumer is one of the largest countries in Greater Dienstad and occupies the southern-most position on the Eastern continent. Despite encompassing a large area, the climate and topography of Sumer is relatively unvaried. Much of the nation, with the exception of two mountain ranges, is between five and 25 meters above sea level, and is flat or gently rolling grassland. The highest point in Sumer is Mount Selucundu in the Zagros mountain range, standing at 5700m above sea level. The lowest point is the Dead Sea, situated in the Cedar mountain range, at 410m below sea level. Sumer is divided notionally in to four geographic regions, they are the Sumerian Plains, Zagros Mountains, Cedar Mountains, and Aryan Plateau.
The Sumerian Plains
The Sumerian Plains is the general name given to the geographic feature which covers much of the area occupied by the Dictorial Republic of Sumer. The area is low, flat land covered in a medium-density hard tall-grass colloquially known as "blade grass" due to its potential to cut bare skin. Geologically the Sumerian Plains are a dry, dusty topsoil with darker, more nutrient-rich soil only a few meters down. Small underground rivers and springs are widespread, with temporary oasis' created when one reaches the surface temporarily. The harsh, hot, dry winds coming from the south-west creates an inhospitable terrain by kicking up dust storms. Dust storms are frequent, and have been know to cover thousands of square kilometers. Temperatures on the plains can exceed 60 degrees Centigrade in the middle of the day, making travel dangerous. A wide-variety of flora and fauna can be found on the plains, with the largest animal being the Sumerian Bison, which is extinct outside of the plains. On average the plains are empty and void of human life. Except for the military, few people venture far in to the plains. Because of its open nature, many prepared defenses exist in the Sumerian Plains, including mine fields and obstacles, designed to slow down an invading foreign army, and as such care should be taken when venturing out in to the area. Most farming takes place within 500-1000km of cities, and farmland is often protected from dust storms by high artificial embankments. High-speed roads and train networks criss-cross areas of the plains, especially in the more densely populated areas, and are likewise protected by high artificial embankments and fencing. The Plains extend outside of Sumer's borders slightly via the Prokhorovka Pass to the North, between the Zagros and Cedar mountain ranges, and is approximately 800km across.
Cedar Mountains
Bordering the Western edge of Sumer with the main continental land is the Cedar mountain range, so named because of the high growth of cedar trees, and a historical area for cedar wood production in Sumer. The Cedar mountain range area is an area of low, tree-covered mountains, crossed with valleys. The Western tip presses against the ocean, and the Eastern arm stretches inland before meeting the Zagros mountain range at the Prokorovka Pass. The Cedar mountain area has a milder climate then most of Sumer, with a more Mediterranean-esque feel.
Zagros Mountains
The Zagros Mountains are a mountain range bordering the Eastern side of the Sumerian Plains, separating it from the Aryan Plateau to the extreme East. The mountain range is dry and barren.
Economy
Demographics
Culture
See also
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