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'''Fortuna''' (ˈfôrCHunə), also known as the '''Second Fortunan Empire''', is a unitary totalitarian dictatorship island nation. The nation makes up all of the [[Aspirian Isles]] off the East coast of the Yasterian continent, sharing maritime borders with [[Sorentavia]], [[Fuso|Fusō]], [[Isklevyu]], [[Auraliyu]], and the [[Packilvania|Packilvanian]] enclave of [[Antimovo & Samokov|Antimovo]]. The nation main island groups
The history of Fortuna dates back to around 20,000 BCE when the first sentient species began arriving in the region with migrating nekomimis from the north, later humans from the mainland around 6,000 BCE. After hundreds of years of conflict between nekomimi and human civilizations, a majority of the nekomimi continued their migration south allowing for the human population to dominate the region in the form of [[Kodekesia]], an ancient maritime civilization that was most prominent between 2,000 BCE and 400 BCE. Kodekesian influence would begin to dwindle with the rise of the Marenian people, later evolving into the Norvians who explored and raided across the Pacific Ocean and Packilvanian Ocean into the Common Era. 1017 would mark the formation of the [[History_of_Fortuna#First_Fortunan_Empire_.281028-1644.29|Fortunan Empire]] following a period of conquests that eventually united much of the Aspirian Isles. The empire would continue for six centuries until its collapse in 1644 following the [[History_of_Fortuna#The_Great_Civil_War_.281640-1644.29|Great Civil War]], splintering the islands once again for nearly 300 years. The [[History_of_Fortuna#Formation_of_Four_States_.281791-1857.29|Four States Agreement]] in 1860 would eventually solidify the sovereignty of Emili, Ancona, Toscani, and Eridani Theta. Entering into the 1900s would see a period of unending violence and war starting off with the [[Great War]], leading into the [[History_of_Fortuna#War_Against_Foreign_Aggression_.281960-1973.29|War Against Foreign Aggression]] in the 1960s and 1970s which saw heightened growth in isolationism and nationalism on the Fortunan Archipelago. By 1996, the state of Emili fell under the control of the [[Unitary Nationalist Party]] with the election of [[Tristano Lyone]] as prime minister. In 1998, the three states of the archipelago agreed to the dissolution of the Fortunan Confederation in order to form a more centralized government under the control of the UNP. On March 11, 1999, the Fortunan Archipelago was fully united under one banner. Soon after, Tristano Lyone would declare himself absolute ruler of the nation, marking the starting point of the Second Fortunan Empire under a fascist dictatorship. After a [[History_of_Fortuna#Economic_Revitalization|decade of rebuilding]], the regime would begin a series of campaigns to grow the nation's territory, starting with the [[History_of_Fortuna#Annexation_of_the_Medium_Islands|annexation of the Medium Islands]] in 2012 and [[History_of_Fortuna#Annexation_of_Eridani_Theta|Eridani Theta]] in from 2017 to 2020.
Fortuna is a developing nation with a medium standard of living, a medium level of life expectancy, and a medium GDP. The nation holds a large military force, taking up 5.2% of the nation's GDP, used mainly for self-defense and law enforcing, but has currently been used for the Empire's expansion campaigns. Due to the removal of isolation, the nation's economy has slowly been on the rise giving the nation a GDP of $
==Etymology==
The name “Fortuna” is believed to date as far back as the Marenian Era. One of the earliest uses can be found within a list of sea spirits detailed in the Umarakanto, a chronicle of Aspiriac mythology that originates from the northern tip of Ancona. Sometime before entering into the Common Era, communities on the island of Rosa around what is now the Imperial Fortunan City at some point began worshiping Fortuna as a major deity. Early Norvian accounts often referred to the inhabitants of the island as “worshipers of Fortuna” or “people of Fortuna” due to their adamant devotion to the goddess. Entering into the Common Era, the deity was eventually adopted into the overall Norvo-Aspiriac pantheon and saw more widespread worship by the Norvian people.
The largest Norvic kingdom on the island of Rosa would adopt its name from its patron goddess which was a common practice of the Norvian people. With the conquering of the entire archipelago by the Kingdom of Fortuna in the 10th century, the state was reestablished as the Fortunan Empire. Before this point, the southern archipelago of the Aspirian Isles was often referred to as Norvia due to it being known as the home origin of the Norvian people. With the establishment of the Fortunan Empire, one imperial order of the first emperor was for the islands to be referred to as the Fortunan Archipelago. Early imperial court records would then begin referring to the archipelago as such, however outside the Fortunan Empire the island cluster was continually called Norvia far into the 13th century until falling out of use entirely as the Fortunan Empire continued to grow in size and influence in the region. Now to the present day, the name Fortunan Archipelago is the accepted name internationally.
The same process also occurred in reference to its people as the name Norvians was gradually replaced with Fortunans. Even after the collapse of the Fortunan Empire in the 17th century, Fortunan continued to remain the common demonym for the native population of the archipelago. Revolutionary and nationalist movements in the 19th century led greater use of the name as a way to promote a unified identity of the three states of the Fortunan Archipelago. The independent states of Emili, Toscani, and Ancona were often referred to as the “Fortunan states” both within the archipelago and internationally. The use of Fortuna as a representative name for a political entity finally saw use centuries after the collapse of the Fortunan Empire with the formation of the Fortunan Confederation, or simply Fortuna, in the mid-1900s. This practice continues today with the confederation’s successor, the Second Fortunan Empire.
The name “Second Fortunan Empire” began showing up in the late 19th century by early nationalist movements to express their desire for a unified state of the Fortunan people. 20th century political parties, such as the UNP, continued this use to convey their goals and rally support. Up into the 21st century, the name “Fortunan Empire” was commonly understood to refer to the long-gone imperial power. Following the UNP rise to power, the dissolution of the Fortunan Confederation, and the establishment of a unified state officially as the Second Fortunan Empire, the name First Fortunan Empire has seen greater use to differentiate between the two.
==History==
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===Fortunan Empire===
====Xenian Dynasty====
[[File:Xenian Dynasty.png|175px|thumb|Extent of Fortuna under the Xenian Dynasty.]]
The main focus of the Xenian Dynasty emperors was to strengthen the legitimacy of the imperial court over the archipelago. During Faro I's reign, he introduced a set of doctrines known as Faro's Codes that implemented a tax system and enforce the loyalty of nobles to the empire. The start of the Fortunan Empire as a military power in the region was in part do to Sergio's funding of a new fleet to protect the dozens of trade routes he helped put into place between the archipelago and the mainland. Clarityism was officially made the state religion of the Fortunan Empire with the Decree of Destino under Faro II. The final Xenian emperor, Faro III, had the shortest reign as the Fortunan Empire went into conflict with the Juzalths, ruled by Rayyan II, another descendant of Faro I. After a swift and successful campaign, Rayyan II overthrew Faro III and proclaimed himself as the new emperor of the Fortunan Archipelago in 1091, taking on the name Antonello, and forming a political union between the Juzalths and the Fortunan Empire.
====Acquarian Dynasty====
[[File:Acquarian Dynasty.png|175px|thumb|The Fortunan Empire following the integration of Juzalth territory in 1114.]]
Antonello's rise to emperor marked the start of the shortlived Acquarian Dynasty as ruler of the Juzalth-Fortunan Empire. His first years in power included conflict with Leonora, the former empress of Faro III, and her Larundan noble allies. The Empire's borders would grow into the Medium Sea with the conquering of Mira Island and a stronger foothold on the mainland around Sorentavia. As ruler of two empires, Antonello allowed for the ease of trade and exchanging of culture between the Fortunan Archipelago and mainland Yasteria. His disappearance in 1100 marked the beginning of a conflict between his two sons, Verenzio and Ferdinand, over control of the Juzalth-Fortunan Empire. Verenzio, the eldest of the two, immediately declared himself as emperor of the Fortunans and the Juzalths. Fortunan nobles, many of whom were still disgruntled with the Juzalths conquest of the isles, sided instead with Ferdinand whose mother came from a Fortunan family. Called the War of Succession, the conflict lasted for eight years and concluded with Verenzio settling with the former Juzalth territory to the west, giving Ferdinand full control of the Fortunan Archipelago in 1108. For the rest of his reign, Ferdinand focused on mapping and claiming the many islands of the Medium Sea. Ferdinand never married during his time as emperor and never appointed anyone to be his heir after him. Concerned of the potential fallout from the lack of an heir, the Fortunan nobility took it upon themselves to set up a replacement which came in the form of Duke Lydus of the Rocailli family. Upon being selected by Ferdinand to lead the Imperial Guard, Lydus used his position to gain further support of the imperial court. In 1123, Lydus overthrew and exiled Ferdinand, all the while crowning himself Emperor of Fortuna and taking on the name of Faro IV.
====Rocaillic Dynasty====
[[File:Rochaillic Dynasty.png|200px|thumb|Expansion under the Rochaillic Dynasty.]]
It was under the reign of Faro IV that a more permanent order of succession was established with the Ascension Law which formed the basis of legitimacy for not only the Rocaillic Dynasty but also the Crenic Dynasty that would follow centuries after. Although this period consisted of the largest expansion to date, the Fortunan Empire faced constant strife both inside and outside of itself. While one of Faro’s major successes consisted of normalizing relations with Greldonia, he took this peace with the west to turn his gaze towards the Medium Sea. Starting in 1130 and into the 1140s, Fortuna gained claim to much of the Mediumese Isles before coming to a halt upon contact with the Kingdom of Ambravia and the Republic of Telga. The rest of the century consisted of drawn out conflicts with the northern states, specifically Ambravia which is considered to have been at its highest point culturally and economically. The conflicts saw little to no gain for the Fortunan emperors in the north such as a three decade long war with Telga, the loss of the Telganese Isles to the Ambravians, and a failed invasion of Ambravia itself.
Only in the 13th century would luck turn in favor of Fortuna with the rise to power of Ausiliatrice, the first empress of Fortuna, in 1204 following the assassination of her half-brother Faro V. As a known warmonger within the imperial court before her ascension, Ausiliatrice made her ambitions clear: the entire conquering of Ambravia. By 1214, over half of the island was conquered, however her campaign came to a halt due to worsened relations with Greldonia who took the opportunity of the conflict to regain territory on the Crencello Arc. It would not be until under the reign of Antonello II, Ausiliatrice’s heir, that not only was the Kingdom of Ambravia defeated into submission in 1246 but also Greldonia was conquered, nearly doubling Fortuna’s territorial holds in a short period of time.
The Rocaillic Dynasty quickly came to an end following Antonello II’s death. Disgruntled with worsening conditions within the Empire and growing political instability under Emperor Fridericus, Calisto, the commander of the Imperial Guard who gained fame and power during the wars with Ambravia and Greldonia, put blame on the ascension process as he believed it allowed for unqualified individuals to become emperor. In 1275, Calisto with the Imperial Guard gained control of the palace and assassinated Fridericus. With the imperial court assembled, Calisto announced the dissolution of the title of emperor and the “end of leadership through blood” for the Empire. In its place he declared himself as Fortuna’s new ruler and taking on the title of ''High Commander of the Fortunan Empire'', marking the start of the nearly two century period known as the Era of the High Commanders.
====Era of the High Commanders====
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===20th Century===
The Aspirian Isles would begin the new century just as the world was thrown into a global conflict. After a years-long build up of tension, the [[Great War]] pitted the Imperial Powers against the Pacific Coalition with the island states finding themselves stuck in the middle of both warring alliances. Over the course of the war, the first major naval conflict took place in the Medium Sea, Packilvania would invade Toscani, Eridani Theta fell under the control of the Pacific Coalition, and the remaining states allied with each other to defend themselves against the Imperial Powers. In 1906, the states of Ancona and Emili joined together to form the
In Toscani, socialist and communist movements rose in popularity to the detriment of the ruling class. The final straw followed with the Earthquake of 1923 and finally the Shipbuilders Massacre of 1924, leading to an uprising that quickly overthrew the ruling prince. Delfino Pane, a military officer and a leading revolutionary, played a major role in the overthrow of the ruling government and assisted in the formation of the People's Republic of Toscani in 1925, serving as the first head of government. Fearing a similar outcome, leaders of Emili and Ancona swiftly crushed any sign of dissent within their borders and denounced the socialist state of Toscani. Few concessions were made in Emili and Ancona that improved working environments and political representation, but this also included the promotion of capitalism and nationalism, even at times banning certain leftist organizations.
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===Judicial System===
The structure of the judicial system was created with the sole purpose of enforcing the legal codes of the Empire and to punish individuals considered enemies of the state. Many of those who are convicted either face the death penalty or are sent to labor camps or reeducation centers. There exists regional courts and county courts with judges being assigned and approved by the UNP Board of Approvals. There are three levels of courts that makes up Fortuna's civil and criminal judicial system: four Regional Courts, one is expected to be formed in West Eridani Theta once it is fully integrated into the state, 46 county-level courts, and over a thousand district-level courts. All levels serve as trial courts while the regional and county courts can also serve as appellate courts. The Fortunan Armed Forces have established military tribunals separate from the regular court system. On lesser occasions are temporary tribunals established by the UNP and coordinated by the Regulatori outside the standards of the regular courts in order to perform show trials of political opponents of the regime.
===Foreign Policy===
Following the Toscanan-Emilian War, any remaining foreign relations deteriorated as the Fortunan Confederation entered into another state of isolation and hatred for foreign entities ran rampant. This would continue into the 2000s with the creation of the Second Fortunan Empire, but in order to revitalize the economy, Lyone and other party leaders made the decision to become more open to the outside world. This would include the bettering diplomatic relations and the exchange of embassies and ambassadors with multiple nations across Urth. Fortuna especially holds close relations with [[
===Military===
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==Geography==
Fortuna is a collection of islands, nineteen of which are larger than 50 km2, within the Aspirian Isles off the east coast of [[Yasteria]]. The islands are split into three parts
The land area of Fortuna is
Due to its location, Fortuna consists of a few dormant volcanoes, occasional earthquakes, and tsunamis. Within the Fortunan Archipelago, the way the islands formed helps create a barrier against tsunamis and tropical storms for those on the inside of the circle. This is one of the reasons why much of the population are found in the inner circle of the archipelago. Earthquakes are still a problem, ranging from small quakes up to 9.0-magnitude earthquakes, examples including the 1923 earthquake that killed nearly 100,000 people and the 2004 tsunami, a disaster which caused over 15,000 deaths in Kaoghon of the Free Pacific States, which led to heavy damage to southern Emili and the city of Baronburg. There
[[File:Aspirian Isles Names.png|400px|thumb|]]
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| Eridani Theta
|align=right| 58,
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| Emili
|align=right| 34,
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| Toscani
|align=right| 30,
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| Ancona
|align=right| 8,
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| Venmar
|align=right| 760.
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| Mira
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| Helena
|align=right| 526.
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| Grenato
|align=right| 437.
|-
| Telga Gamma
|align=right| 393.
|-
| Telga Beta
|align=right| 240.
|-
| Rosa
|align=right| 336.
|-
| Telga Alpha
|align=right| 329.
|-
| Opali
|align=right| 323.
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| Linaro
|align=right| 304.
|-
| Flora
|align=right| 145.
|-
| Western Norvo
|align=right| 95.
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| Eastern Norvo
|align=right| 95.
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| Oscanati
|align=right| 88.
|-
| Littori & Vittori
|align=right| 69.
|}
===Climate===
[[File:Aspirian Isles Climate.png|200px|thumb|[[wikipedia:Köppen climate classification|Köppen climate classification]] of the Aspirian Isles]]
The climate of Fortuna is predominantly temperate, specifically a humid subtropical climate, along with four distinct seasons. Within higher elevations, climate categorized as cool humid continental climate is more commonly found. Along the southern side of Emili and a small part of Toscani also consists of warm tropical rainforest climate. Sitting just above the Tropic of Karakta, the climate of the islands
===Biodiversity===
Fortuna has a range of ecosystems that varies from island to island, ranging from tropical rainforests in the south, temperate and boreal forests at higher altitudes, and more humid subtropical climate for most of the Aspirian Isles. This has allowed for a large diversity of flora and fauna to continue to exist even with an ever
[[File:Red Panda (29120307453).jpg|thumbnail|225px|left|A red panda, commonly found in Toscani and is Fortuna's national animal.]]
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[[File:FortTrees.jpg|225px|thumbnail|right|Larole Forest on the island Emili.]]
There
===Environment===
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[[File:Dearsan Shipyard Slipwyay.png|225px|thumbnail|right|Ship under construction in Terine Shipyards, the largest shipyards in Fortuna.]]
In the late 19th century, the Fortunan states began transitioning from a predominantly agrarian economy to a heavier focus on industrializing. As of present day, Fortuna is a relatively industrialized country. In 2020, Fortuna had a Gross Domestic Product was estimated to be around $
Major industries of Fortuna include shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing, machine building, military equipment, and technology products. Most prominently leading in these industries are [[Terine Industries]] and FSED. Mineral mining has reduced throughout the 20th century as many natural deposits have been exhausted, although offshore drilling has picked up entering into the 21st century. This has been especially boosted with the annexation of the Medium Isles, opening up the entire Medium Sea to exploitation.
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As part of the 2000s economic reforms, large-scale privatization occurred of formerly state sectors along with allowing for regulated foreign investment into the nation's industry, while key enterprises and sectors such as education remained state-owned. Although the economic reforms prevented the collapse of the Fortunan economy and the overall quality of life has increased, these changes have led to further inequality with the Gini coefficient of Fortuna averaged around 0.47. Generally rural areas are on average poorer than urban areas, however the most drastic differences are seen within the most recently annexed territories of the Medium Isles and Eridani Theta where residents are drastically poorer than those within the Fortunan Archipelago.
Foreign trade would first pick up in the 2010s and has continued to grow exponentially. Centered between the Pacific Ocean, Northeast Yasteria, and Southeast Yasteria, Fortuna serves as central point for trade routes along the coast. Although unfavorably looked upon by a large part of the international community, the nation has been able to still participate within the global market. A handful of trading partners include
===Currency===
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==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
A combination of roads, rails, and waterways is facilitated as the main means of transportation. Air transportation had only recently become more common with a growing leniency to international travel and expansion of the nation with recent annexations. All forms of transportation, whether private or government run, are regulated by the Department of Transportation. As of 2020, Fortuna consists of 300,684 kilometers (186,836 miles) of roads, of which 149,271 kilometers (92,753 miles) is paved roads. In 2007, the United Isles Highway was completed consisting of a circular network of highways and ferry routes to connect every major island and city within the Fortunan Archipelago. This transport system has become one of the most important parts of the nation's transportation, allowing for easier access between the archipelago, appeal to the tourist industry, and created a better sense of unity between the archipelago's occupants. With the annexation of Eridani Theta, an overhaul of the current road system along with a new network of highways was announced to increase efficiency on the island. Personal vehicles are permitted, but public transportation is heavily encouraged and promoted. Forms of public transport for roads includes a network of buses and taxis, along with ferries for the ''Isole Unite Autostrada'' (United Isles Highway).
[[File:Ella sri lanka.jpg|200px|thumbnail|left|Train travelling through Emili mountains.]]
The nation's rail transport serves as the backbone for each individual major island with a long history dating back to the late 19th century. Altogether, Fortuna consists of 6,090 kilometers (3,785 miles) of rail networks, with 1,060 kilometers (658 miles) being urban rail transit systems. Within the Fortunan Archipelago, the railway systems became privatized in the 1990s to increase efficiency and bolster competition between Fortunan railway companies. Eridani Theta's railway system is currently government-owned, however plans are in the works to hand over assets and operations to Fortunan railway companies as the island is currently going through an integration phase. There are currently only five separate railway systems, and as such are ran as five operating groups; the
[[File:Pgferry Pulau Labuan.jpg|200px|thumbnail|right|Ferry used to traverse the Gologma-Areples route.]]
Following the allowance of international travel in the early 2000s and later the annexation of the Medium Isles, the importance of air travel was realized, leading to it's heavy investment entering into the 2010s. As of 2020, there are 46 airports in Fortuna, three of which allow for international transportation. This includes Destino International Airport, Baronburg International Airport, and Equilara International Airport. Other major airports also includes IFC Regional Airport, Terine Regional Airport, Gologma Regional Airport, Tanta Regional Airport, and Telga Regional Airport. Aspiria Air is the main airline in Fortuna and the only one that provides international flights. There are also six other Fortunan airlines that focus on domestic flights, taking on the responsibility as the main form of transportation between the Fortunan Archipelago and the rest of the Aspirian Isles. Seaplanes continue to see use with a robust fleet currently in operation by commercial airlines due to the ability to reach isolated parts of the isles. With the advance of VTOL technology by Fortuna, helicopter and tiltrotor transportation has become more popular for travel across major islands. As of 2020, there are 21 heliports designated for higher capacity travel.
Because Fortuna is made up of archipelagos and island chains, the use of watercraft still remains as an important form of transportation. Major ferry routes play an important role in the United Isles Highway, allowing for the flow of heavy traffic between the islands of the Fortunan Archipelago. Hundreds of routes exist in just the Fortunan Archipelago alone, making travel between coastal towns and villages easier. There are over 500 ports in Fortuna, consisting of cargo, passenger, fishery, and naval. The major seaports, as designated by the Department of Transportation, for maritime shipping are: Terine, Baronburg, Gologma, Riburn, Tanta, and Telga. Traditional watercraft are still a common sight near the nation's many coastal villages, used mainly for fishing and inter-island travel. The use of smaller river craft is common, allowing for travel inland for Fortuna's larger islands.
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===Water supply and sanitation===
[[File:Sengari dam.JPG|
Water supply and sanitation continues to remain issue as the nation continues to further urbanize and struggles to fully modernize. Although urban areas have better access to a basic water supply, the cannot be said for rural areas, especially in recently acquired territory. 96% of the urban population has access to an improved water source and 85% of the urban population has access to improved sanitation. In rural areas, 90% of the population has access to an improved water source and 62%% of the population has access to improved sanitation. The main source of water for the isles comes from the few rivers, river basins, and lakes. Eridani Theta has become the main source of water for the isles thanks to the island's eight major rivers. Before Eridani Theta's integration into Fortuna, the main source of water came from the lakes and rivers of the Fortunan Archipelago, specifically on the islands of Emili and Toscani. Dams have been constructed across the Aspirian Isles to be used for water storage, water supply, irrigation, and hydropower. A few of the largest dams in Fortuna include the Caniglia Dam and Renno Dam that are the main suppliers for the Destino Metropolitan, the Siri Dam for Terine, and the Donati Dam for Equilaria and much of central Eridani Theta.
==Demographics==
[[File:Fortuna group chart.png|200px|thumbnail|left|Species and ethnic groups in Fortuna according to 2020 statistics. Blue - human, green - vulpine, red - ailurine.]]
According to an April 2020 estimate, the population of the Second Fortunan Empire is calculated to be 47,045,328. Due to the difficult geography of the Aspirian Isles, a majority of the population is concentrated along the coast and centered within densely populated urban areas. Fortuna has a population density of 345.34 per square kilometer (894.4 mi/2) with over 25 million residing within the five most populated cities. The population has an estimated growth rate of 1.4% and a fertility rate of just over 2 children born per woman.
Beginning in the 1980s and into the early 2000s, Fortuna introduced policies and programs to encourage large families to replace the population lost during the Toscanan-Emilian War and the Purification Period. As concerns around overpopulation arose in the early years of the current regime, family planning policies were introduced as an attempt to slow the nation’s growth such as promoting a limit of two children per family and providing contraceptives to urban areas. The high population density of the Fortunan Archipelago has also been used by the regime as a justification for their recent expansion into the rest of the Aspirian Isles. Many of these family planning policies were later removed as Fortuna ramped up land reclamation and later with the annexation of the less densely populated island of Eridani Theta. Over 100,000 Fortunans have been settled in Eridani Theta by 2020, mostly consisting of ailurines and vulpines.
Officially, Fortuna only has three sapient species with humans making up the majority of the population, consisting of around 38,802,663 individuals, or 82.48% of the population. Vulpines and ailurines are the only other sapient species with vulpines making up 10.29% of the population, or around 4,840,329 individuals, and ailurines, making up 7.23% of the population, or around 3,402,336 individuals. A notable number of felines and nekomimi once resided within the Fortunan Archipelago by the early 20th century, however, there are no records of either species on the isles after 1980. There does still consist of a rather diverse number of ethnic groups among the three species groups.
{{Largest cities
| name = Largest cities of Fortuna
| country = Fortuna
| stat_ref = Estimates of 2020
| list_by_pop =
| div_name = Teriduca
| div_link =
| city_1 = Destino| div_1 = Destino | pop_1 = 4,461,808 | img_1 = Guangzhou (9710559477).jpg
| city_2 = Terine | div_2 = Terine | pop_2 = 2,852,020 | img_2 = Skyline of CBD, Jinan, China.jpg
| city_3 = Imperial Fortunan City | div_3 = IFC | pop_3 = 1,560,067 | img_3 = 从凤凰山远眺珠海主城区.jpg
| city_4 = Baronburg | div_4 = Baronburg | pop_4 = 1,237,922 | img_4 = Sui`zhou-Qing`nian Rd-2 2015.8.10.jpg
| city_5 = Gologma | div_5 = Gologma | pop_5 = 1,015,346
| city_6 = Equilaria | div_6 = Equilaria | pop_6 = 981,483
| city_7 = Raelelma | div_7 = Novaglie | pop_7 = 782,479
| city_8 = Sojoz | div_8 = Rosa | pop_8 = 760,114
| city_9 = Crolbia | div_9 = Portilves | pop_9 = 581,016
| city_10 = Guirta | div_10 = Modelbia | pop_10 = 564,251
| city_11 = Riburn | div_12 = Cursa | pop_11 = 504,739
| city_12 = Tones | div_11 = Barcenea | pop_12 = 500,203
| city_13 = Edetsona | div_13 = Chiovala | pop_13 = 497,605
| city_14 = Drona | div_14 = Zaurak | pop_14 = 481,807
| city_15 = Yedo | div_15 = Acamar | pop_15 = 342,215
| city_16 = Sadica | div_16 = Branho | pop_16 = 334,322
| city_17 = Farotta | div_17 = Novaglie | pop_17 = 264,121
| city_18 = Areples | div_18 = Galvano | pop_18 = 218,630
| city_19 = Arterfu | div_19 = Aragena | pop_19 = 218,546
| city_20 = Tanta | div_20 = Graffias | pop_20 = 200,914
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===Language===
The only official and recognized language of the Empire is [[wikipedia:italian language|Fortunan]] which first saw wide adoption throughout the archipelago starting in the early 1900s. Fortunan is a Norvian language and derives from Old Fortunan, the prominent language of the Fortunan Empire between the 11th and 16th centuries. The Fortunan language itself is based on Anconan as it was already widely spoken among the upper class and major urban centers. There is estimated to be around 40 million native speakers around the world and 10 million who use it as a secondary language. Fortunan would be officially established as the official language of the archipelago with the establishment of the Fortunan Confederation in the 1970s. Standardization, the establishment of a national education system, use in mass media, and support by unitists such as the UNP would increase the language's use into the 21st century.
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===Fashion===
[[File:Fortunan traditional clothing.png|200px|thumbnail|right|Depiction of Fortunan traditional men's (''pentalindo'') and women's (''cinturindo'') clothing.]]
Traditional clothing associated with Fortuna comes from a history of social segregation as a form of displaying one's social status. Although general designs were shared, those in the upper and more noble classes of the archipelago differentiated through the wearing of bright, beautiful robes, color-coded short capes, and the use of lavish fabrics such as silk. Through the 19th and into the 20th century, the islands would see further adoption of Southeast fashion as the Fortunan states industrialized and further interacted with the outside world. The most recognizable national costumes of Fortuna include the ''pentalindo'' and ''cinturindo'', even though they are most prominently associated with Rosan and Anconan culture. A common aspect found among most regional costumes on the Fortunan Archipelago is the use of a ''spalla copri'', a shoulder cover, which was used to show social standing. ''Spalla copri'' consist of a single piece of cloth which covers the wearer's shoulders and connected in the front with a decorative metal brooch or cord. It is often made out of silk and sometimes designed through the use of methods such as resist dyeing, woven patterns, or prints.
[[File:Fortunan court lady.png|150px|thumbnail|left|A court lady with a single ''cintra'' style.]]
The ''cinturindo'' refers to the national costume for women on the archipelago. The two main pieces of the ''cinturindo'' is the ''carmicetta'' (blouse) and the ''avvostofa'' (skirt). The ''carmicetta'' is similarly designed to the ''camicia'' with a standing collar, full vertical opening with decorative buttons, and long-sleeved, however it is made of light material and is waist-length. ''Avvostofa'' is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and held with a belt. To cover the intersection of the two garments are the ''cintras'', two belts made out of long pieces of cloths wrapped around the waist with the ending parts draped down the front, back, and sides of the wearer.
Hairstyle in Fortuna has remained consistent over the centuries. The general rule regarding hair is to keep it above the shoulders which is shared between both men and women. For men, tying their hair back is considered taboo within Fortunan communities, so shorter hairstyles are the most common such as buzz cuts or pronounced styles for those with thick hair. Facial hair is also commonly accepted, usually with either a trimmed full beard or an anchor beard. For women, they either have the option to cut their hair short, examples being a [[wikipedia:Bob cut|bob cut]] or a [[wikipedia:Pixie cut|pixie cut]], or tie it back such as into a [[wikipedia:Bun (hairstyle)|bun]] or a [[wikipedia:Chignon (hairstyle)|chignon]].
Modern fashion would generally follow along with that of the Southeast and continue to maintain gender roles within Fortunan society. A shift towards more gender-neutral clothing would begin in Toscani as part of their focus to bring gender and species equality in the to the archipelago, although this only came in the form of normalizing women wearing what is considered masculine clothing such as trousers. The acceptance of androgynous styles became more normalized in Eridani Theta under Eldur Mironov, and its popularity would eventually spread to the rest of the Fortunan Archipelago during the Toscanan-Emilian War. During the 1970s, the aristocracy within Fortuna attempted to revive traditional clothing such as requiring women to wear ''avvostofas'', however this ultimately failed as the unitary-rationalist movement was gaining traction on the isles. As the UNP rose to power, the party adopted gender neutrality through clothing as part of their beliefs in creating a united society. Party members and political leaders share a similar uniform when out in public, consisting of green trousers and a green jacket with gold trim. For the general populace, androgynous clothing, although rather bland, has become the norm. More expressive styles are currently being experimented, mainly in IFC, however it continues to receive pushback from the more conservative and traditional government. The 2000s would see another revitalization of the traditionalist movement to restore old Fortunan values and traditions, mainly in the form of popularizing traditionalist clothing. The first clothing stores based around the selling of traditional Fortunan clothing were opened in 2007 and both ''pentalindo'' and ''cinturindo'' were declared as Fortuna's national costumes in 2010.
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The most popular sports in Fortuna are, by far, combat based, mostly in the form of individual sports. In nearly every ''donavi'', a small, flattened, and fenced-off area is assigned for a variety of combat sports to take place in, often referred to as the ''fostimente''. Fighting areas are not as common within ''donavi urbani'', although small stadiums are easily available in more urban areas. Larger stadiums are also available for regional and national competitions, although these are usually shared with other sports. An exception to this is the Destino Grand Fostimente Stadium and the Valence Fostimente Stadium, both designed specifically to host individual, combative sports. Teriduche and regional competitions are held for nearly every combative sport, consisting of governing associations, thousands of participants of different age groups, regional rivalries, and millions of spectators yearly. Multiple forms of martial arts are practiced in Fortuna with varying differences from region to region. ''Fosticircolare'' is the general name for the technique of close combat native to the Fortunan Archipelago. Able to be used for both defense and offense, ''fosticircolare'' consists of circular evasions and quick jabs to disarm and incapacitate an opponent. Although it has military use, the practice of ''fosticircolare'' is advocated by the state to promote health, fitness, and preparation for military service at any given time. It is overseen by the Fortunan Fosticircolare Association who regulate rules and sponsor regional and national competitions. Other close combat sports include wrestling and boxing which only began gaining a following in the early 20th century.
[[File:Shah Alam Stadium (exterior).JPG|250px|thumbnail|right|Eleusium Stadium in IFC, with more than an 80,000 capacity limit.]]▼
''Fostispada'' refers to the schools of Fortunan swordsmanship that formed over the years with varying fighting styles depending on the weapon. ''Spenada'' is a blade technique based around the use of a ''spenaspada'', a one handed, double-edged straight sword that is native to the Fortunan Archipelago. Another popular blade technique is ''cortada'' which consists of the use of a ''cortaspada'', a short, single-edged curved long knife. The ''cortaspada'' was first designed as a cutting tool for clearing vegetation, although it also was wielded as a weapon in the rural areas where it was used. As the archipelago began to become more urbanized, the knife's effectiveness in close quarters made it a viable weapon. With the adoption of firearms over the years, the use of blades and the different techniques evolved into competitive sports seen today. The Fortunan Fostispada Association is the governing body over Fortunan swordsmanship sports. Regional and National competitions see large participation of competitors and spectators. School club competitions are also quite popular, with thousands of students competing each other from around the nation.
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A native sport practiced among residents of more secluded fishing communities is ''tavo equili''. The sport consists of two contestants who stand opposing to each other on separate boards floating in shallow waters or pools. Each contestant is given a pole to assist in navigating their boards with the sole purpose in knocking their opponent into the water. Contestants are not allowed to make any physical contact with each other and are only allowed to make contact with their opponent's board, usually by just prodding with their pole. The boards are also designed to be fairly difficult to stand on, giving the sport a higher learning curve. ''Tavo equili'' is seen to promote balance, strength, and precision which are skills that are viewed highly among these communities.
▲[[File:Shah Alam Stadium (exterior).JPG|250px|thumbnail|right|Eleusium Stadium in IFC, with more than an 80,000 capacity limit.]]
Fortunans also indulge themselves in other individual, non-combative sports. Track and field events rose in popularity in the late 20th century as an effort by the state to promote athleticism. The events that Fortuna has had the most success at is [[wikipedia:Running|running]], in the form of [[wikipedia:Sprint (running)|sprinting]] and [[wikipedia:Marathon|marathons]], and [[wikipedia:Throwing sports|throwing]], specifically the javelin throw. The largest stadium built to host track and field events is the Eleusium Stadium in IFC. Three yearly cycling tours are held in Fortuna, one on each major island of the Fortunan Archipelago. Fortunan athletes have seen success in swimming sports, especially in [[wikipedia:Open water swimming|open water swimming]] events with a handful of recordholders in longest ocean swims. [[wikipedia:Triathlon|Triathlons]] in Fortuna see thousands of participants yearly to test a triathlete's skills in swimming, cycling, and running.
[[File:Fortuna Football trans.png|150px|thumbnail|right|Crest for the national football team.]]
The art of sailing is tightly entwined into Fortunan history and culture, now with dozens of different competitions and races held all around the isles. Aspirian Isles Sailing is the governing body over the region who oversee membership of smaller sailing clubs and associations, along with defining rules, regulations, and specifications for sailing boats. Individual and team races are available across the Aspirian Isles with the largest race being the Circle Run where teams race along a circular route within the inner sea of the Fortunan Archipelago. The oldest race is the Mediumese Sailing Event where participants travel between the major islands of the Medium Isles. Started in 1875, the event was held yearly the islanders, only pausing during the early years of the Great War, the dissolution of the Mediumese Republic (1910), and the annexation of the islands by Fortuna (2012-2013). On a smaller scale, non-regulated competitions are commonly seen to be held by small fishing communities as a form of entertainment and to train young community members in the art of sailing.
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