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The '''Principality of Bensdorf''' (Arkian: ''Fürstentum Bensdorf'') is a principality, one of the various internal sub-divisions of the [[Arkalarius|Arkian Empire]]. It is known primarily for its wine production and financial services industry. Bensdorf was established in 1714 when the Ethalrian crown issued a land grant to Günther von Weingärtner, a wine merchant favored by the court. The Von Weingärtner family is still involved in winemaking today, operating the largest vineyard in the state. In addition to its characteristic wine, Bensdorf is famous for its Honor Guard, a ceremonial military unit outfitted with plate armor and halberds that guards the Von Weingärtner estate and government buildings in the principality.
The '''Principality of Bensdorf''' (Arkian: ''Fürstentum Bensdorf'') is a principality, one of the various internal sub-divisions of the [[Arkalarius|Arkian Empire]]. It is known primarily for its wine production and financial services industry. Bensdorf was established in 1714 when the Ethalrian crown issued a land grant to Günther von Weingärtner, a wine merchant favored by the court. The Von Weingärtner family is still involved in winemaking today, operating the largest vineyard in the state. In addition to its characteristic wine, Bensdorf is famous for its Honor Guard, a ceremonial military unit outfitted with plate armor and halberds that guards the Von Weingärtner estate and government buildings in the principality.


The principal settlement in Bensdorf is the city of Bensdorf, which gave its name to the principality. The city of Bensdorf and its surrounding suburban areacontains an estimated 218,000 people. Of these, some 158,000 live within the borders of the Principality, comprising almost 75% of the principality's population. The remaining people in the Bensdorf metro area live on the Jessern side of the border. The city has a sizable financial services industry, and is a regional banking hub. Bensdorf regularly touts its relatively lax regulatory environment compared to neighboring jurisdictions as a reason for corporate headquarters to relocate there. The city is roughly halfway between the major cities of Amboss and Stoppsmund in the northwest of the Arkian Peninsula and long served as a major commercial hub in between them.
The principal settlement in Bensdorf is the city of Bensdorf, which gave its name to the principality. The city of Bensdorf and its surrounding suburban area contains an estimated 218,000 people. Of these, some 158,000 live within the borders of the Principality, comprising almost 75% of the principality's population. The remaining people in the Bensdorf metro area live on the Jessern side of the border. The city has a sizable financial services industry, and is a regional banking hub. Bensdorf regularly touts its relatively lax regulatory environment compared to neighboring jurisdictions as a reason for corporate headquarters to relocate there. The city is roughly halfway between the major cities of Amboss and Stoppsmund in the northwest of the Arkian Peninsula and long served as a major commercial hub in between them.


===Arch-Treasurer===
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