Lapinumbia–Tretrid relations
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Lapinumbia–Tretrid relations, also referred to as Lapinumbian–Tretridian relations or Tretridio–Lapinumbian relations, play an integral part in the geopolitics of South Novaris.
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 Lapinumbia |
 Tretrid |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Lapinumbia, Cynebury | Embassy of Tretrid, Vecitania |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Giustina Rotolo | Ambassador Oswine Beorhtricsunu |
Formal diplomatic relations between Lapinumbia and Tretrid were established soon after Lapinumbia secured full sovereignty from the Celanor Emprire. However, evidence shows that the two polities had been in communication as early as Tretridian unification in 1256, as shown by a recovered letter sent by an ambassador of the Tretrid to Vecitania.
Lapinumbia and Tretrid have maintained close ties in the modern day. There are numerous economic ties between the two countries, and they also enjoy a open border and a unified passport system that guarantees free passage between the two nations. As the two nations are both founding members of the League of Novaris, Tretrid and Lapinumbia often vote together in the League due to their many aligned interests.
Comparisunu
| Lapinumbia
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Tretrid
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,630,498 | 116,150,000 |
| Area | 420,000 km2 (160,000 sq mi) | 1,352,790 km2 (522,315 sq mi) |
| Population Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) | 86/km2 (223/sq mi) |
| Capital | Vecitania | Cynebury |
| Largest City | Lavoa | Sigested |
| Government | Parliamentary oligarchic merchant republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| Official language | Lapinumbian Norvian (de facto and de jure) | Tretridian (de facto and de jure) |
| Current Leader | Doge Enrico Dandolo | King Ælfric III |
| GDP (nominal) | ℄1.8 trillion, $52,266 per capita | $2.9 trillion, $24,967 per capita |
| Military expenditures | $21 billion | $61 billion |
History
Pre-Tretridian unification
Late Threnian records have been found that document the settlement of Norvian-speaking people south of the Threnian civilization. According to various historical sources, these Norvians would often partake in costal raids and presented a significant annoyance. However, the Norvians also engaged in a significant amount of trade in the region, often facilitating the exchange of goods between South and West Novaris.
The Republic of Lapinumbia consolidated power around its capital of Vecitania soon after it was founded and started establishing costal trading posts along the south coast of the Bay of Lapinum. While it would be some time before Lapinumbia would properly control the region, these outposts were used to trade with the proto-Tretridian states to the north. Surviving records from Westrice document cordial relationships between the nascent Republic and the then-dominant Western Kingdom.
As the Celanor Empire, the dominant power in West Novaris at the time, started to push its influence eastwards past the Nalpian mountains and into what would later become the southern Lapinumbian coast. Lapinumbia agreed to become a client state to Celanor, where it would receive imperial protection while maintaining the ability to handle its own internal affairs in exchange for being required to aid imperial authorities in the region where possible.