Nistan

Nistan (Nistanian: Nistanizo), officially the Republic of Nistan (Nistanian: Retatia Nistaniza) and also known as the Serene Republic of Nistan (Nistanian: Silusianti Retatia Nistaniza) is a nation in Damalias. A significant portion of it's territory is overseas, owing to it's being comprised largely of islands and it's historical presence across the region as an economic power.

Nistan is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Damalias" due largely to it's geography, history and language all of which have similarities to the Italian. It is a popular tourist destination due to it's generally comfortable climate and attractive architecture, as well the welcoming attitude of Nistanians towards foreigners.

Nistan is an economic hub in it's area due to it's optimal location for management of economic traffic between Damalias, Syvanirastir and Altrefi. It has historically been the target of multiple invasions because of this, though few succeeded. Among these successful attacks was the Confederate War On Nistan (1823-1826) which resulted in the annexation of the Republic of Nistan and all it's territories by the Arkasian Confederation. The Confederate government created the Kingdom of Nistan in the Republic's place as a Confederation member state and began efforts to Arkasianize it's population. These efforts were lead by the appointed King of Nistan, Valstyranus IV Rentyrus, High Lord of Valarania, whom advocated Arkasian Imperialism and was one of the key supporters in the Estates of the Arkasian Confederation in beginning the war which eventually lead to his rule of Nistan. A few years after the death of Arcadius IV Doomer, High King of Arkasia and the Arkasian Confederation, Nistan managed to regain it's independence. However, despite it's reestablishment as a Republic, one of the conditions of it's grant of independence lead to it's government facing one large change; the King remained in power, and his successors have done so ever since. However, while the monarch is granted significant powers by the constitution, Valstyranus IV's successors have generally chosen not to exercise these powers and leave the running of the government to the Dasi and the Alia Mistazo.