Aidia

The Imperial Dominion of Aidia (Augustene: Dominatio Imperialis de Aidia), more commonly refered to as Aidia is an island country off the southeastern coast of Korasha. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island (Epileo) and the South Island (Arci)—and over 15 smaller islands. Aidia is about DISTANCE kilometres (DISTANCE mi) east of NATION across the Aidian Sea. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Pearly Spires, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. Aidia's capital city, financial center, and most populous city is Cor Urbis.

The islands of Aidia were one of the last places in Korasha to be colonized by the Avanoran powers. During or before the mid first millennium, the first people to settle the islands, presumably arriving on outrigger canoes from present-day South Korasha. The South Korashan settlers began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Aidian Culture. In 1502, the Augustene explorer Manius Pontilienus became the first Avanoran to sight and record Aidia. In 1528, representatives of the Augustine Republic and the various Aidian Leaders signed the Treaty of Omich, which in its Augustene version declared Aidia to be a colony of the Augustine Republic, and several Augustene trading posts were established on the islands, including one in the largest city, which was renamed Cor Urbis. In 1815, Aidia became a colony within the Caliantene Empire. Aidia became a dominion in 1858 with the signing of the Edict of Calise, and has remained a dominion since. Today, the majority of Aidia's population of 11.8 million is of native descent; the Caliantene Immigrants are the largest minority, followed by Augustenes and Korashan Mainlanders. However, despite this, Aidia's culture is mainly derived from a mixture of Aidian traditions and early Augustene culture, with recent broadening of culture arising from increased immigration. The official languages are Augustene, Caliantene, and Aidian Sign Language, with the local dialect of Augustene being dominant.

A developed country, Aidia ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, education, protection of civil liberties, government transparency, and economic freedom. The country is most known for its meritocratic attitudes towards both its government and workforce. The service sector dominates the national economy, followed by the industrial sector, and fishing; the international tourism accounts for a significant source of the nation's revenue. Nationally, legislative authority is vested in an elected, unicameral Senate, while executive political power is exercised by the Premier of Aidia, currently Lucius Geganius, who chooses a cabinet to help exercise his or her duties. Emperor Henri IV is the country's monarch and is represented by the governor-general. In addition, Aidia is organized into five Provincial Governments which are further divided into county governments.

Aidia is a member of Union of Nations and the Caliantene Empire.

Etymology
Aidia's name stems from the tribe that used to reside in what has become Cor Urbis, who called themselves Aidians before their people's language was changed by the arrival and settlement of the Augustenes.

The standard way to refer to a citizen of Aidia is as an "Aidian".

Early period
Traditionally, archaeologists have estimated that the earliest settlers arrived in successive waves in outrigger canoes from South Korasha, possibly throughout the period between 350 BCE and 550 CE, while others are cautious about dates earlier than 250 CE. In either case, these dates make Aidia one of the latest major landmasses to be settled by humans. Dates earlier than the mid-first millennium AD are not strongly supported.

Upon arrival, early settlers practiced slash-and-burn agriculture to clear the coastal rainforests for cultivation. Eventually, Mainland Korashan traders first reached the island between the 7th and 9th centuries, and a wave of migrants followed the traders in around 1000 CE, where they began integrating into the Aidian culture. Korashan merchants, mostly coming from modern day Tarkna, arrived around 11th century. They introduced cattle and dogs to the islands. Irrigated wheat fields were developed in the northern flatlands of Arci, the largest island. The populations on the islands formed different tribes and subtribes which would sometimes cooperate, sometimes compete and sometimes fight against each other.

The First Assembly and Augustene Contacts
Around the twelfth century CE, the various tribal powers across the islands held a meeting in modern day Cor Urbis, where they formed the First Aidian Assembly, which was a loose alliance of tribal powers. The First assembly elected its High Chief with votes with the approval of each individual tribe's Chief. The First Assembly fostered a culture of pacifism throughout the islands with its heavy focus on tribal cooperation, much of which is still present to this day. The First Assembly eventually became very centralized, with the tribe located in modern day Cor Urbis becoming the leading force in the assembly. The First Assembly would continue to govern and maintain stability throughout the islands for centuries after its formation.

Augustene Contact
Avanoran contact began in 1502, when the Augustene sea captain Manius Pontilienus sighted the islands while exploring the coasts of Korasha. Alai was the first Augustene settlement on the southern coast of the island of Arci.

Many Aidians revered the newcomers on the island, and began adopting many aspects of their culture. Augustene quickly became the primary language of the islands, along with the Sanctum becoming the most practiced faith among the Aidian peoples. They often traded Avanoran food, metal tools, weapons, and other goods for timber, Aidian food, artefacts, and water. In particular, potatoes provided a reliable food surplus for the First Assembly, now reorganized into the First Aidian Senate because of Augustene Influence. From the early 18th century, Sanctum missionaries began to settle around Aidia, which further increased the number of Sanctum members on the islands.

Augustine Colonial Era
In 1510, Augustene settlers, which had been amassing throughout the decade, built a village that consisted of a dock, a meeting hall, and many stucco houses, all surrounded by a crude wall for fortification. This settlement was established in 1520 at the behest of the viceroy of Augustene Korasha, INSERT NAME. Contacts between the indigenous people and the Augustine Republic continued for the following years until Viceroy NAME proposed the Treaty of Omich in 1528, which officially made the islands of Aidia a colony of the Augustine Republic in exchange for greater access to the land for Augustene trade. Much like the rest of Augustine's colonies, Aidians were allowed to go about their lives with little to no interference from their overlord. However, Augustene influence had already become deeply rooted in Aidian society by this point, so much of the island was almost unrecognizable culturally to Augustine proper save for some of Aidia's oldest traditions.

Government and politics
Aidia is a unitary constitutional monarchy, with significant devolved powers delegated to the local governments by the Senate. The country's governmental framework is laid out in the Constitution of Aidia, which divides the government into three branches. The legislative branch, composed of a unicameral senate of 185 senators, is elected through a system of mixed member proportional representation. The executive branch is led by the Monarch of the Caliantene Empire as the ceremonial head of state, and is represented by the governor-general, whom he appoints on the advice of the premier. The Premier chairs the cabinet, and is directly elected by the people every five years. The judicial branch is composed of the Court of Cassation, which serves as the supreme court of Aidia, and is tasked with ensuring laws of the nation are compatible with imperial and constitutional provisions.

A governmental general election must be called no later than five years after the previous election. Elections happen every decade and halfway between decades, typically in Wintertide, however the month is not specified within the constitution. The Aidian Electoral Commission, a body chosen by the Court of Cassation, decides when the elections are held and hosts the election results. Almost all general elections before 1895 were held under the first-past-the-post voting system. Since the 1895 election and the subsequent 1895 General Strike, a proportional election system has been used for the Aidian Senate. The Premier is elected using a ranked-choice voting method, and is elected directly by the people.

Elections since the 1900s have been dominated by three political parties (the Social Democrat, People's, and Aidian Democrat parties), with smaller parties getting seats off and on. Issues that shift the balance of power between the the main parties often include economic issues (notably after the 1917 Economic Crisis), government service expansion, and foreign policy. Between 1915 and 1920, the government was dominated by the Aidian Democrat party, with the party holding a majority in the Senate and having the office of Premier.

Aidia's Judiciary System, headed by the Chief Magistrate, includes the Court of Cassation, Court of Appeal, the High Court, and subordinate courts. Magistrates are appointed non-politically and under strict rules regarding tenure to help maintain judicial independence. This theoretically allows the judiciary to interpret the law based solely on the legislation enacted by Parliament without other influences on their decisions.

Lucius Geganius was elected as the Premier of Aidia in 1920 and subsequently formed the Geganius I Cabinet afterwards. His Social Democratic Party has ruled Aidia as a centre-left minority government since the elections, and have been regarded by critics as largely ineffective. Elected on a feeling of public dissatisfaction with the former right wing government's response to the 1917 Economic Crisis, Geganius and his Social Democratic Party were elected on a promise to expand welfare availability for low income and vulnerable people; a pledge to phase out fossil fuels in the public sector by 1930; and providing low interest government loans to small enterprises to help mitigate the effects left behind by the 1917 Economic Crisis.

The Geganius I Cabinet has subsequently struggled with its status as a minority government. The cabinet moved in 1920 to propose the government loan scheme mentioned its election manifesto, though were instantly met with resistance from other parliamentary groups. Specifically, the People's Party were against the fact that the loans were restricted to commercial enterprises, and wished for the government to go further and provide assistance to the country's lower classes. The Aidian Democratic Party, however, were against the government's intervention in the free market overall. The negotiations dragged on for 8 months with the other parties, with the bill only passing due to the abstention of the People's Party - highlighting the ineffectiveness of Gegenius as a leader. Furthermore, the government's slow response to the ongoing Korashan Refugee Crisis has led to criticism from left and right wing groups, with one side accusing Geganius of attempting to placate far right members of the senate by refusing to provide any meaningful plans to address the crisis, while the right wing pointed to the government's failure on immigration as a threat to national security and Aidian culture.



Foreign Affairs
As an imperial dominion, Aidia's foreign affairs policy legally is tied with that of the Empire as a whole. As a member of the Empire, Aidia has strong relations with Caliane, as well as other Avanoran nations and the Avanor Union. The government pursues a policy defined as "active neutrality", in which the country attempts to avoid large scale conflict, though works to promote peace and dialogue. This policy has, at times, clashed with the Empire, who holds final authority over Aidia's diplomatic and defense matters.

Aidia has a strong presence among the Southern Korashan Nations. A large porportion of Aidia's aid goes to nations in Central Korasha, however, and many refugees migrate to Aidia due to the country's relaxed immigration and amnesty laws. Aidia is also involved in the Korashan Forum, the Caliantene Empire, and the Union of Nations. It has been described as a middle power in the Korashan Region, however many are quick to discredit the nation due to its pacifistic stances and policies.

Military
The Aidian Constitution mandates that the government maintain a military in order to meet the imperial standards of the Caliantene Empire. As such, the Aidian Defense Forces were established upon the nation's dominion status in 1858. The Aidian Peace Forces, however, have largely been neglected by Aidia's government. A significant portion of the Aidian Senate, as well as the entire Aidian Cabinet, have mostly expressed a distaste for giving the military any funding more than required by the Calientine Empire, and as such the Aidian Defense Forces have remained as small as possible for decades.

The Aidian Defense Forces are comprised of the Aidian Territorial Safeguarding Force (ACPF), the Aidian Sky Guard (ACC), and the Aidian Maritime Protection Force (AMFC). All branches of the Aidian Defense Forces are neglected due to the government's neglect and the improbability of a direct attack on the islands.

Geography and environment
Aidia is made of two larger islands and fifteen smaller islands. The two main islands (Arci to the south-west and Epileo to the north-east) are separated by the Faucius straight. Besides the North and South Islands, the nation has three islands that preside over provinces that govern the smaller islands around them. These islands are Tenitic (the island north-west of Arci), Sincomid (the island directly west of Arci), and Nova Concordia (the island northeast of Epileo). Aidia has extensive marine resources due to it being composed entirely of islands.

Arci is the largest landmass of Aidia. It is characterized by having a flatter coastline surrounding a mountain range known as the Olkaiv Mountain Range. There are 18 peaks over 3,000 meters (9,800 ft), the highest of which is Mount Arduus at 4,394 meters (14,417 ft). Epileo is slightly less mountainous but is known to be more volcanically active. The Shincael Volcanic Zone consists of several volcanoes, the most prominent being Mount Tara (3,724 metres (12,218 ft)).

The country owes its varied topography, and perhaps even its emergence above the waves, to its placement on top of the fault line between the Aidian, Main Korashan, and the Middle Southern-sea plate. The most prominent evidence of the tectonic shifts is the Olkaiv Mountain Range, formed by compression of the crust beside the Olkaiv fault.

Aidia is considered to be part of the Southern-Korasha region, along with South Korasha and Maguri.

Climate
The combination of southeastern trade winds and northwestern monsoons produces a hot rainy season (Embersend–Veilrule) with frequently destructive cyclones, and a relatively cooler dry season (Veilsend–Emberrule). Rain clouds originating over the Southern Ocean discharge much of their moisture over the eastern parts of the country, making the areas in the east very wet. In contrast, the center of the islands tend to be more dry and arid. The most ideal conditions can be found on the country's western coasts, which aren't too dry but also don't suffer from constant rains. Of the nation's seven largest cities, Alai is the driest, while kent is the wettest. The general snow season is late Summertide until early Embertide, though cold snaps can occur outside this season. Snowfall is common in the southern parts of Arci and mountain areas across the country.

Biodiversity
Due to the isolation the islands have experienced, the evolution of the country's animals, plants, and fungi are often unique. Physical isolation has caused biological isolation, resulting in a dynamic evolutionary ecology with examples of distinctive plants and animals as well as populations of widespread species. The majority of Aidia's wildlife are endemic to the islands. More than 80 percent of Aidia's plant species are found nowhere else in the world. Before the arrival of humans, an estimated 80% of the land was covered in forest, with only high alpine, wet, infertile and volcanic areas without trees. However, massive amounts of deforestation occurred once humans arrived, especially after the arrival of Avanoran settlers as they logged or cleared room to build farms and ranches. Only 34% of the nation's land is occupied by forests.

Aidia's fauna is also diverse and exhibits a high rate of endemism. The majority of the nation's native wildlife is classified as rare, vulnerable, or endangered. Aidia's landscapes are dominated by birds, including the Aidian Dove, Pya, and Great Falcon. Human settlement caused the extinction of several bird species due to overhunting, deforestation, and the introduction to non-native species. In particular, feral dogs have become an issue for the country's conservation authorities.

Other endemic animals include a number of reptiles, frogs, and arthropods, however native land mammals are rare. Many sea-based animals make Aidia a temporary home during mating season, including sea-birds such as the Korashan Seagull. In particular, marine mammals have become abundant in Aidia's waters, with almost half the world's cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and large numbers of fur seals reported in Aidian waters.

Many species native to Aidia have become extinct since the arrival of humans, like the Aidian great-beast (a relative of the Aidian Civet). Other species are now endangered, but local authorities have made great efforts to help their populations recover.

Economy
Aidia has an advanced market economy, ranked NUMBER in the 1920 Human Development Index, and NUMBER in the 1922 Index of Economic Freedom. It is a high-income economy with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of ¢50,646. The currency is the Aidian Medallion. Historically, extractive industries have contributed strongly to Aidia's economy, focusing at different times on sealing, whaling, flax, gold, and native timber. After the invention of refrigerated shipping, Aidia's exports quickly shifted to dairy and meat, a trade which provided another staple in the Aidian economy. Aidia's economy is mostly based on trade between Southern Korasha and the rest of the world, helping Aidians reach a standard of living comparable even to Avanoran nations. At one point, during the 1900s and the 1910s, Aidia achieved a standard of living that rose above many nations in Avanor, however the 1917 Economic Crisis combining with the pressures already existing from the 1880s energy crisis caused the Aidian economy to fall into a severe recession. The Aidian government has since been attempting to uplift the economy, but has been finding it difficult due to a contested senate.

Unemployment peaked just above 10% in 1987 and 1888, during the 1880s energy crisis, but eventually fell to a record low of 3.7% in 1915. However, the 1917 Economic Crisis that followed had a major impact on Aidia, with the GDP shrinking ever since. Unemployment rates for different age groups follow similar trends but are consistently higher among youth. Aidia has been experiencing an increase in labor, however, as Korashan refugees and Avanoran migrants have migrated to the islands.

Of the world's top 50 companies, NUMBER are headquartered in Aidia. Well-known international brands include Kaesertor, StellaAtra, Fly Aidia, ATS, and Awaken-Mobile. Cor Urbis has become a major point of revenue for transport companies, with many placing regional headquarters in

Trade
Aidia is heavily dependent on international trade. Being a trade hub, most of the country is dedicated to exporting and importing goods, making Aidia vulnerable to international commodity prices and global economic slowdowns. Aidia's main trading partners, as at Veiltide 1921, are South Korasha, Caliane, Adaleide, Hearthrune, and The Spice Coast. In particular, Caliane recieves a large amount of the nations trade due to being the nation's overlord. The service sector is the largest sector in the economy, followed by manufacturing and construction and then farming and raw material extraction. Tourism plays a significant role in the economy, making up for a significant portion of the nation's GDP and supporting much of its workforce.

Infrastructure
In 1920, renewable energy generated over 40% of Aidia's gross energy supply. The majority of the country's electricity supply is generated from hydroelectric power, with major schemes on the NAME, NAME and NAME rivers, as well as at NAME. Geothermal power is also a significant generator of electricity, with several large stations located across the Mount Admiral Volcanic Zone in Arci. The three main companies in the generation and retail market are Dove Energy, ElectricVista, and Spire Electric. The State owns a significant portion of the power grids as well, especially where the power grids of the islands are connected to each other.

The state provides both water supply and sanitation, and both are generally of good quality.

Most of Aidia's major cities and towns are linked by bus services, although the private car is the predominant mode of transport. The railways were privatised for a short time in 1860 but were re-nationalised by the government in stages between 1900 and 1902. The state-owned enterprise SilverLine Rail now operates the railways. Railways run the length of the country, although most lines now carry freight rather than passengers. Many of the islands are connected by roll-on/roll-off ferries operated by SilverLine Sea. Most international visitors arrive via air. Aidia has two international airports: Cor Urbis and Taios.

Much of the Nation's telecommunications network is owned by the state-owned MolCar Limited as of 1920, however competition from private providers is steadily increasing.

Demographics
As of Veiltide 1923, Aidia's population has reached approximately 11,784,000. Aidia's population has risen an approximated 1.9% per year the last seven years.

Aidia's inhabitants concentrated on the largest island of Arci, which contains an estimated 68.5% of the country's total population. 22.9% of the nation's population lives on the second-largest island, Epileo. Aidia is a predominantly urban country, with 79.3% of the population living within or near an urban area. Cor Urbis, with a population of 1.5 million residents, is by far the largest city. Aidia consistently ranks high on quality of life measures, with Cor Urbis in particular being rated highly for its standard of living. The median age of the Aidian population at the 1918 census was 39.4 years, with life expectancy in 1921 being 81.2 years for males and 84.1 years for females. In 1921, the leading cause of death was cancer at 31.1%, followed by heart disease at 11.3%, and respiratory disease at 7.1%.

Ethnicity and migration
In the 1918 census, 74.5% of Aidian residents identified as native Aidians, and 19.2% identified as Avanoran (mostly Caliantene). Another major ethic group within Aidia are the Mainland Korashans (5.1%). Asanian numbers are rising, however they still remain a very small portion of the nation's population. The population has been growing increasingly diverse as many move to Aidia, most notably from the mainland due to the Korashan Refugee Crisis. Avanorans are also increasing in number in the region as many within the Caliantene Empire move to take advantage of Aidia's island climate.The Native Aidians were the first people to reach Aidia, followed by the early Avanoran settlers. Following colonization, immigrants were predominantly from Augustine until Aidia was ceded to Caliane. After that, immigrants were mostly from Caliane. There was also a somewhat significant amount of Midlantic, Olgengaardic, Bellogaardic, and Gelenian immigration, together with indirect Avanoran immigration through Astoria, Larania, and South Korasha. Today, Aidia's relaxed immigration policies have made it easy for immigrants to become citizens, thus making it a common destination for retirees and refugees alike. Caliane remains the largest source of Aidia's immigrant population, with around a third of all overseas-born Aidians born there; other major sources of Aidia's overseas-born population are Central Korasha, Augustine, South Korasha, Hearthrune, Astoria and Gelenia.

Language
Augustene is the predominant language in Aidia, spoken by 91.4% of the population. Aidian Augustene is a variety of the language, and has a distinctive dialect and lexicon. The most prominent differences between the Aidian Augustene dialect and other Augustene dialects are how it has meshed with Caliantene. Aidian Augustene often has loan words from Caliantene and even adopts some Caliantene grammar rules.

During and after the Great War, Aidians were heavily pressed to adopt Caliantene as a second language, and many Aidians followed because of Augustine's actions in the war. With Caliantene has become so prominent in the country that signs often include a Caliantene translation underneath the Augustene words. Many places within Aidia have both an Augustene name and a Caliantene name, with a notable exception being Cor Urbis.

As recorded in the 1918 census, Gelenian is the most widely spoken non-official language, followed by Kraakan, Bahui, and Midlantic. Aidian Sign Language was reported to be understood by 0.5% of the population; it became one of Aidia's official languages in 1906.

Religion
Sanctumism is the predominant religion in Aidia, however Aidia is one of the most secular nations in the world. Approximately 57.6% of the population identifies as having no affiliation or being non-religious. 31% of Aidia identified as being Sanctumite, with Traditional Sanctumism being the the most common sect at about 22.8% of the population and Reformed being about 8.2%. The Native Aidian religion, often referred to as Aidian Paganism, has seen an increase in recent years, with 1.1% of the country's population following the creed. Immigration and demographic change in recent decades have contributed to the growth of minority religions, such as Kainism and several other Central Korashan tribal and animistic beliefs. Cor Urbis is by far the most diverse city in the nation, and Tenitic is the least diverse island at 77% Traditional Sanctumism.

Education
Primary and secondary education is compusory in Aidia for ages 5-15, with the majority of Aidians attending school from the age of 4. There ranges between 13 and 16 school years and attending public schools is free to all Aidian citizens and residents.

Aidia follows the schooling system used in Caliane. Schooling begins with an optional Childhood Development Course from ages 4-5, after which they begin their basic courses in ages 5-9. At the end of their fourth basic course, students take a General Education Exam (GEE) to determine which pathway of education they will receive. Scores are given on a scale of 1-6. Students who get a score of 6 or 5 on the GEE will be placed in the accelerated learning pathway, students who receive a score of 4 or 3 are put into the standard learning pathway, and any students that get a score below 3 are enrolled in the conditional learning pathway. These pathways last from ages 10 to 15. At age 15, students take another exam called the College Readiness Exam (CRE), where they are assessed on how many years of education they will need to be college ready. At this point, students can opt out of taking the CRE and drop out of schooling. Depending on a student's score on the CRE, they will have between 2 and 5 years of secondary education to prepare them for college. Aidia has an adult literacy rate of 99%, and over half of the population aged 15 to 31 hold a tertiary qualification. Aidia has three types of government-owned tertiary institutions: universities, vocational colleges, and specialist colleges. Additionally, Aidia has several private institutions and training establishments. The World Organization for Development ranks Aidia's education system as the BLANKth-best in the world. Aidia has a small number of well-known tertiary education establishments, including Pontilienus University and the Cor Urbis Institute of Technology.

Health
Healthcare in Aidia is delivered through the Aidian Health Services, or the AHS (often informally called AID-ia). Established in 1895, the AHS provides universal healthcare. Universal access to publicly funded health services is often considered by Aidians to be a necessity as it is often called a basic human rights, with the Aidian Healthcare Act of 1895 calling it as such. Around 20 percent of Aidians' healthcare is paid for through the private sector mostly as a means to cover what is not covered or partially by the AHS, such as some prescription drugs and most cosmetic procedures. Approximately 66% of Aidians have some form of supplementary health insurance to cover things not covered by the AHS, which is usually purchased individually.

Like many other developed countries, Aidia is experiencing a demographic shift to an older population. In 1906, the average age in Aidia was 38.5 years; it rose to 42.5 years by 1918 before falling slightly to 41.9 in 1921. Life expectancy is 81.1 years. Life expectancy is 81.2 years. A 1916 report by the Ministry of Health found that 87 percent of Aidian citizens reported they were "in good or very good health". Four chronic diseases—cancer (leading cause of death), cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and diabetes—account for 65 percent of deaths in Aidia.

In 1921, the Ministry of Health reported that the healthcare budget reached 13% of Aidia's GDP for that year. Aidia's health system ranks very well when compared to other developed countries. Identified weaknesses were the lack of specialist doctors, long wait times, and a lack of facilities in the more rural areas of the country.

Culture
Early Aidian adapted the tropically based South Korashan culture in line with the challenges associated with an island-based environment, eventually developing their own distinctive culture. Social organization was largely based on families. Many early Aidian tribes would pick their chiefs based on a consensus that was decided per family, with the head of the household, often the family matriarch, representing the family during Aidian Anointing Rituals. The Augustene and Caliantene immigrants brought aspects of their own culture to Aidia and also influenced Aidian culture. In particular, the Augustene language spread throughout the country shortly after their trading posts were established, and has since become the most spoken language on the islands even to this day. More recently, Caliantene, South Korashan, Central Korashan and other Avanoran cultures have exerted influence on Aidia.

The culture native Aidians has led to the image of Aidians being peaceful, sophisticated, but arrogant people. Pleasantness and sophistication were encouraged throughout Aidia's history. From the early 19th century until the late 1860s, Aidian culture was suppressed by the attempted assimilation of Aidia into the Caliantene Empire, particularly parts of Aidian culture taken from Augustene Culture. In the 1860s, as tertiary education became more available, and cities expanded urban culture began to dominate.

Art
Traditional Aidian art has made a resurgence in recent years as opposed to Avanoran art, with many traditional Aidian artists gaining influence with the people. Many traditional Aidian pieces include elaborate tributes to peace, often using birds or light. Symbols are often painted around Aidian pieces to showcase Aidian sophistication. Since Avanoran arrival, paintings and photographs have been dominated by landscapes, originally to showcase Aidia to the Avanoran people. As time progressed being a colony, Avanoran influence quickly spread into Aidian works as it was a critical trading hub between Avanor and South Korasha. Avanorans also brought Augustene fashion etiquette to Aidia, and until the 1870s most people dressed up for social occasions.

Literature
Aidians very quickly adopted Augustene