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'''Blokkarim Island''' ([[w:Dutch language|Vistarian]]: ''Blokkarima'', Tvordoma: ''Šyferdoma'', Suvan: ''Burimyn Aral'') is an island south of [[Itur]] which is administered as an unincorporated territory of [[Vorpest]], a constituent country of [[Vistaraland]]. The island was first colonized by the Suvan Empire in 1631, both for its large deposits of [[W:Flint|flint]] and use as a minor trading outpost. These factors would lead the island to be exchanged a number of times between the competing Vistari and Suvan Empires, eventually being formally ceded to the Dominion of Vorpest in 1909, alongside Kamport in the modern day [[Union of Free Cities]].

The island's population, consisting of 6,182 according to the 2023 census, primarily consists of members from three ethnic groups. Due to the long standing rivalry between their two homelands, the island has a considerable history of [[W:Ethnic violence|ethnic violence]] between the Suvan and Vistarian populations throughout the 20th century, and the free expression of Suvan culture on the island has remained an issue to this day.

The island's population, consisting of 6,182 according to the 2023 census, primarily consists of members from three ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group of the island is the Vistarian population who began to settle the island in the 20th century. Primarily consisting of those originating from Noorvista and Sereena, the island became popular as an area relatively unaffected by the [[War of Imperial Succession]] and economic aftermath, with the moderately sized mining and shipping operations on the island used to encourage settlement. Approximately 39% of the island identify themselves as Vistarian or Mixed Vistari, and most high ranking positions are filled by the group. Despite a number leaving the island following its acquisition by Vistaraland, Suvan people still comprise around a third of the island's overall total, and the language retains a considerable number of native speakers despite holding no official status. Due to the long standing rivalry between their two homelands, the island has a considerable history of [[W:Ethnic violence|ethnic violence]] between the Suvan and Vistarian populations throughout the 20th century, and the free expression of Suvan culture on the island has remained an issue to this day.

The third largest group is the Tvordoma people, who first settled the island before the arrival of colonial powers. The Tvordoma, believed to have had strong historical ties to the [[Lupine]] population in modern-day [[Volkia]], comprise around 21% of the island's population, having previously been forcefully removed from the island's few urban centres by the Suvan Empire.

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 '''Blokkarim Island''' ([[w:Dutch language|Vistarian]]: ''Blokkarima'', Tvordoma: ''Šyferdoma'', Suvan: ''Burimyn Aral'') is an island south of [[Itur]] which is administered as an unincorporated territory of [[Vorpest]], a constituent country of [[Vistaraland]]. The island was first colonized by the Suvan Empire in 1631, both for its large deposits of [[W:Flint|flint]] and use as a minor trading outpost. These factors would lead the island to be exchanged a number of times between the competing Vistari and Suvan Empires, eventually being formally ceded to the Dominion of Vorpest in 1909, alongside Kamport in the modern day [[Union of Free Cities]].
-The island's population, consisting of  6,182 according to the 2023 census, primarily consists of members from three ethnic groups. Due to the long standing rivalry between their two homelands, the island has a considerable history of [[W:Ethnic violence|ethnic violence]] between the Suvan and Vistarian populations throughout the 20th century, and the free expression of Suvan culture on the island has remained an issue to this day.
+The island's population, consisting of  6,182 according to the 2023 census, primarily consists of members from three ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group of the island is the Vistarian population who began to settle the island in the 20th century. Primarily consisting of those originating from Noorvista and Sereena, the island became popular as an area relatively unaffected by the [[War of Imperial Succession]] and economic aftermath, with the moderately sized mining and shipping operations on the island used to encourage settlement. Approximately 39% of the island identify themselves as Vistarian or Mixed Vistari, and most high ranking positions are filled by the group. Despite a number leaving the island following its acquisition by Vistaraland, Suvan people still comprise around a third of the island's overall total, and the language retains a considerable number of native speakers despite holding no official status. Due to the long standing rivalry between their two homelands, the island has a considerable history of [[W:Ethnic violence|ethnic violence]] between the Suvan and Vistarian populations throughout the 20th century, and the free expression of Suvan culture on the island has remained an issue to this day.
 The third largest group is the Tvordoma people, who first settled the island before the arrival of colonial powers. The Tvordoma, believed to have had strong historical ties to the [[Lupine]] population in modern-day [[Volkia]], comprise around 21% of the island's population, having previously been forcefully removed from the island's few urban centres by the Suvan Empire.

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