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Antora lies between 39° and 46° North and 68° and 75° West.[[File:PN des Pyrénées.jpg|thumb|200px220x220px|The Mardías Valley in the Rezores|alt=The Mardías Valley in the Rezores. A rocky, narrow valley with high craggy mountains on either side. Sparse brownish grass and conifer trees are the primary vegetation. The valley is split by a dark stream that appears to be very shallow and filled with sediment. The sky is bright and has large fluffy clouds. ]]

The history of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy democracy] in Antora traces its roots to the First Constitution of 1659. This provided the basis for popular representation and codified law based on the people’s will instead of the feudal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_monarchy absolute monarchy] before it. In 1710, a Second Constitution was drafted under Prime Minister Carlos Sánchez. This document drew heavily on the first but laid out the basis of the Antoran state and government much more accurately. Both documents are considered as legal authority in Antora; the First Constitution lays out a basisframework that the Second expands upon.

[[File:View of Morro da Se from Jardim do Morro.jpg|thumb|200px220x220px|The Assembly Halls building, where the national legislature meets|alt=The Assembly Halls building, where the national legislature meets. Situated on top of a steep hill, on the slopes of which are small residential buildings with brick sides and terracotta tile roofs, is a large stately building. It is seven stories tall and about eight stories long, and has several gardens and smaller buildings directly attached to it. These buildings are also in the style of whitewashed walls and terracotta roofs.]]Antora is divided into eleven [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_division districts]; ten Administrative Districts, one Special District, and the Maritime District.

The Popular Assembly votes on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law laws] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_(document) acts] proposed by its members and holds control over prioritizing the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_budget national budget]. The House of the Populace vote on proposed actions of the Royal Cabinet if such measures are budgetary. The House of the Nobility votes on actions if they are military or foreign policy related. In return, the laws and acts passed by the Assembly must receive Royal Assent to become legal, though refusal of Royal Assent on a given document can be circumvented by a four-fifths majority vote of both Houses. The House of the Nobility may override a vote made by the House of the Populace with a three-fifths majority and vice versa. Extant in both Houses are Boards that are responsible for areas of government mirroring that of the Royal Ministries, and work together with them on policy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee#Conference_committee Committees] may also be formed by the Mediators of the Houses to investigate and address specific issues.[[File:CorricParliament.svg|thumb|200x200px220x220px|2023 House of the Populace makeup|alt=2023 House of the Populace makeup. There are 220 dots in a semicircular arch, displaying from left to right the largest to smallest political parties in the parliament.]]The Popular Assembly confirms executive appointments, including judges and First Ministers. The Prime Minister is elected from the House of the Populace, and all First Ministers must have served in either house to qualify for the position. The Assembly also has the power to dismiss any Prime or First Minister with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unanimity unanimous] vote of no confidence. Similarly, with a unanimous vote of both Houses and the Royal Cabinet, the Monarch may be deposed in favor of another member of the Royal Family.

[[File:Dia de las fuerzas armadas en Logroño, 2018.jpg|thumb|200px220x220px|Members of the Royal Antoran Armed Legions on parade in 2015|alt=Members of the Royal Corric Armed Legions on parade in 2015. In the foreground is a short woman in a formal military tunic, green and made of cotton. It has a black belt and a black cross-shoulder strap, buckled in gold. The undershirt is very light blue and has a black tie tucked under the jacket. She is wearing white silk gloves and carrying a cavalry saber in her right hand, which rests against her shoulder. Her hat is short and cylindrical like a fez, and has a rear-protruding portion. It appears to be smooth and reflective, possible plastic. In the background are four lines of men in the same uniform carrying bolt action rifles with wooden stocks and bayonets against their left shoulders. All are serious looking. There are many more soldiers visible but cut off on either side of the picture.]]

[[File:Wind turbines Sierra de la Oliva 03.JPG|thumb|200x200px220x220px|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.]]

Antoran music is varied and contains many elements and genres. ''Girogía'' is athe Antoranmost famous style of musicAntoran most oftenfolk associated with the countrymusic. It is characterized by acoustic guitars and musical steps known as ''trestiempos'', but artists commonly combine this with other genres like orchestral arrangements and electronic music. ''Girogía'' has evolved from traditional southern Antoran folk music and remainsenjoys popularthe primarilymost withinpopularity thatin the south, but can be found throughout the regionnation. OtherThe areasdistinct regions and districts of the country have additional folk music heritage that is unique to them.

Antora has produced many highly-regarded musicians including the classical composers Brais Valverde, Youssef Domínguez, and Aida Ferreira, as well as contemporary orchestral artists Ana Belen Tarragona and Juan Carlos Gálvez. Antoran singers including Iago Criado, Ana Belen Morata, Maialen, and Alejandro Cueva are popular internationally and are prominent domestic celebrities. The Antoran music communityindustry is vibrant, with genres such as metal, pop, hip hop, and rock professionally represented. The nation hosts the bi-annual musical festival Amor Electrico which showcases new and established artists in the techno and dance music scene.

===== La Fiesta de Santo Abrosius= ====

The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendar_of_saints feast day] of the patron saint of Antora, who lived near 1240 CE, and the most prominent religious holiday in the country. The festivities begin the second Friday in May and typically last until the following Monday, though certain parts of the nation can see them end on Wednesday. The holiday traditions include paper decorations either chained together or pattern-cut from long reams, as well as ringed candles, the iconography of Saint Abrosius, and incense, if affordable. The colors of Saint Abrosius are green and white and permeate almost every decoration. This has earned the holiday the appellation "''La Verde y Blanco''." The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius follows a four-day pattern that mirrors the life of the Saint. The first day involves small family gatherings and sharing stories and traditional Antoran peasant food. The second sees families travel around their neighborhoods and towns exchanging stories and handmade gifts. The third is a national celebration, with large crowds, music, communal cooking, and events held by churches. The fourth and last day is less active, a somber day dedicated to absent or dead family.