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Antora is situated on the south-eastern coast of [[Novaris]], covering most of the geo-social region known also as Antora. This region is characterized by large mountains and narrow river valleys in the west and north, which slowly give way to high-elevation hills and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escarpment escarpments] closer to the coast. In the south and east, the terrain is much flatter, with no mountain chains but the occasional high-elevation peak.
The nation is bordered to the west by
The highest point is Montabuelo in the Vizedora District, at 2,189 meters above sea level.
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[[File:Edifici amb torre al port de València.JPG|thumb|200x200px|The [[Volkia|Volkian]] Embassy in the Casa de Rojó, [[Porta Tranquíla]]|alt=The Volkian Embassy in the Casa de Rojó, Porta Tranquíla. A building next to a park in a city. It is five stories tall and made of red brick, with a stepped red flat roof. A belltower made of smooth marble rises from the back left corner.]]The foreign policy stance of Antora is to expand the nations' trade opportunities and close ties with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_power regional powers]. The nation does not have a specific ideological stance it promotes or adheres to, aside from abhorring absolute-rule governing styles such as communal authoritarianism or fascism. Many people of Antoran citizenship feel that there is no one correct way to run a nation, resulting in a very diverse caucus of governmental representatives, all along the political spectrum. This has led to Antora having regular relations with communist states, theocracies, and monarchies. Extensive military buildups, international interventionalist, and imperialist foreign policy stances are anathema to the Antoran government resulting in worse relations with certain countries. The strength of the Antoran economy and military, while sufficient for a nation of its size, are not enough to allow it to stand as a preeminent regional player, nor to deter foreign powers from attempting to interfere in Antoran matters. Therefore, the current diplomatic mandate of the government is to form bonds with other nations, develop close cultural, economic, and personal ties with those nations, and insert the Antoran state into organizations and alliances based around mutual benefit.
Antora achieved membership status in the [[League of Novaris]] on 11 November 2021, achieving one major long-term goal of foreign policy. Attempts were made to join various regional cooperatives during the 1900s, but ideological equilibrium only stabilized in the late 2010s for the Antoran government to consider pursuing membership seriously. Antora has contributed support in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_sanctions condemnation] of the unrecognized rebel Xaethos state in [[Alksearia]], the condemnation and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_sanctions sanctioning] of [[Baykalia]], and provides a significant portion of its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aid foreign aid] budget to the Novaris Aid and Development Office. The nation is represented on the Council by
The country is a member of several League sub-organizations. The Novaris Transportation Commission, managing the Novaris Transportation Network, counts Antora as a member. The Antoran government has expressed interest in further integrating the continent via rail. This would allow the limited rail networks in western Antora to export more mineral resources to partners across Novaris. Additionally, the NTC has been pushed to implement standard road signs and gas station systems by Antoran diplomats.
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The Conference for Amity and Cooperation was created as a joint venture between Antora, Cryria, [[Mexregiona]], the Varentine League, and [[Älemsi Negdel]] to promote industrial, defense, and intelligence coordination between the participants. The CAC does not constitute a military alliance, but the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_agency intelligence services] of each nation commonly collaborate, and several training and equipment agreements are in place.
Antora is a founding member of the [[Inter-Novaran Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance]], which includes [[Mirhaime Federation|Mirhaime]], [[Sarvimaa]], and [[Volscina|Volscina.]] This alliance operates as a mutual defensive pact, and is considered by some as a de-facto rival to the [[Tolinsk Accords]]. Antora and the other INTRA members maintain the organization is strictly in place for mutual protection and security in the face of increased international terrorism and political tensions. Prince-Emeritus [[Astolfo de Naranza-Carratéo]] serves as the alliance's Vice Commander.
A strong sentiment exists in Antora that the nation should pursue a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_relationship_(international_relations) special relationship] status with other countries of Impelantic descent, such as [[New Leganes]]
In late 2021, the Antoran government condemned [[Norgsveldet]] and the [[Union of Commonwealth Alliances]] for their continued [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion military interventions] and excessive force. This has resulted in worsening diplomatic relations with several UCA states, including [[Aivintis]], and garnered support from like-minded nations. The hardened stance against the UCA's activities has led to tensions with aligned nations like [[Tretrid]] and the temporary suspension of official embassies.
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===Energy===
[[File:Wind turbines Sierra de la Oliva 03.JPG|thumb|200x200px|Wind turbine facility in rural Castevija|alt=Wind turbine facility in rural Castevija. Several rolling hills covered in trees have a few dozen large wind turbines on the tops of them. There is a small collecion of buildings at the base of one hill that appear to be electrical transformers. There are no other signs of human life.]]
Antora produces the majority of its energy (31.5%, or around 58,000 GWh,) from power sources that are generally renewable or else non-damaging to the environment. These include massive
The renewable energy industry in Antora is marked high for its scale and advancement. While importing material and labor, the infrastructure is mostly of Antoran design. Several patents on advanced wind and solar energy generation methods originate from Antoran inventors. Many cities and towns use miniaturized wind and water turbines and solar panels to power local infrastructure. Government grants and programs have enabled the green energy capabilities of Antora to grow 700% since 2000. The industry itself employs over 94,000 people and contributes 7.6% to GDP.
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[[File:Málaga centro historico.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Downtown Giroruña exemplifies a mix of ancient and modern Antoran buildings]]Antoran architecture draws from many heritages and influences. The humans from southern Arcturia that settled the Antora region brought the Impelantic architectural style. Almost all Antoran buildings from the early 1st Millenium are variations of these styles. The city of [[Porta Armada]] is the most prominent surviving example of Impelantic architecture in Antora. A derivative style, known as Antoran Impelantic, developed over the 4th Century. This style informed much of the aesthetic and proportional languages of later Antoran architecture. Hallmarks of traditional Antoran styles such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Colonial_architecture Deseré] include fired clay roofing, colorful window settings, and a washed stone exterior.
Some styles in the northern regions incorporated ideas from the
Modern architecture and international standards blended with Antoran traditions to create the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Colonial_Revival_architecture Corinteró] style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Important architectural schools such as the Ganuá Academy are responsible for many landmarks in modern sections of Antoran cities in the Corinteró style. An ultramodernist style currently expanding within the country is the Tranquíla school, named for its emergence in Porta Tranquíla.
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