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	Ethania is located in the center of Ethania County. The city was founded at the confluence of the [[Long River]] and the [[Chachtee River]] making the city divided into three sections, the [[North Side (Ethan Smith)|North Side]], the [[West Side (Ethan Smith)|West Side]], and the [[East Side (Ethan Smith)|East Side]].		Ethania is located in the center of Ethania County. The city was founded at the confluence of the [[Long River]] and the [[Chachtee River]] making the city divided into three sections, the [[North Side (Ethan Smith)|North Side]], the [[West Side (Ethan Smith)|West Side]], and the [[East Side (Ethan Smith)|East Side]].
		+	===The East Side===
	The eastern part of the city is the oldest and contains the tourist attractions such as [[Ethania Castle]] and the [[Ethania Gardens]]. The city's east also houses the governmental buildings, some of which are the [[Presidential Palace (Ethan Smith)|Presidential Palace]], the [[Legislative Council Building (Ethan Smith)|Legislative Council Building]], and the [[Supreme Court of the Great Land of Ethan Smith]]. The East Side is also popular among banks and residential apartments.		The eastern part of the city is the oldest and contains the tourist attractions such as [[Ethania Castle]] and the [[Ethania Gardens]]. The city's east also houses the governmental buildings, some of which are the [[Presidential Palace (Ethan Smith)|Presidential Palace]], the [[Legislative Council Building (Ethan Smith)|Legislative Council Building]], and the [[Supreme Court of the Great Land of Ethan Smith]]. The East Side is also popular among banks and residential apartments.
		+	===The West Side===
	The western edge of the city consists mostly of residential single-family houses, although it boasts some of the best urban parks in the world, including [[Ethania Park]]. The [[Ethania Boardwalk]] is also a major promenade in the city.		The western edge of the city consists mostly of residential single-family houses, although it boasts some of the best urban parks in the world, including [[Ethania Park]]. The [[Ethania Boardwalk]] is also a major promenade in the city.
		+	===The North Side===
	The northern portion of the city is Ethania's commercial center and has all the skyscrapers and office buildings. The North Side, being so hilly, is also known for its [[Seven Hills (Ethan Smith)|Seven Hills]].		The northern portion of the city is Ethania's commercial center and has all the skyscrapers and office buildings. The North Side, being so hilly, is also known for its [[Seven Hills (Ethan Smith)|Seven Hills]].
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	A fairly brief [[Ethan Smith coup of 1896|coup]] in 1936 caused all the foreigners out again. This rebellion caused a sort of recession in Ethania and Ethan Smith's economy. This backwardness spread throughout the country. Another coup in 1972 forced the new government out and put the old government back. Only until recently were international visitors allowed. Ever since, Ethania has seen major achievements economically and is now one of the biggest financial centers in all of Rineu.		A fairly brief [[Ethan Smith coup of 1896|coup]] in 1936 caused all the foreigners out again. This rebellion caused a sort of recession in Ethania and Ethan Smith's economy. This backwardness spread throughout the country. Another coup in 1972 forced the new government out and put the old government back. Only until recently were international visitors allowed. Ever since, Ethania has seen major achievements economically and is now one of the biggest financial centers in all of Rineu.
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		+	==Economy==

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Ethania
Nation: Ethan Smith Founded: 1429 Function: Capital City of Ethania County and the Great Land of Ethan Smith Timezone: GMT -5 City Population: 15,645,852 Urban Population: 18,174,963 Leader: Ethan Smith

Ethania is the capital and largest city of the Great Land of Ethan Smith with a population of over eighteen million.

Geography

Ethania is located in the center of Ethania County. The city was founded at the confluence of the Long River and the Chachtee River making the city divided into three sections, the North Side, the West Side, and the East Side.

The East Side

The eastern part of the city is the oldest and contains the tourist attractions such as Ethania Castle and the Ethania Gardens. The city's east also houses the governmental buildings, some of which are the Presidential Palace, the Legislative Council Building, and the Supreme Court of the Great Land of Ethan Smith. The East Side is also popular among banks and residential apartments.

The West Side

The western edge of the city consists mostly of residential single-family houses, although it boasts some of the best urban parks in the world, including Ethania Park. The Ethania Boardwalk is also a major promenade in the city.

The North Side

The northern portion of the city is Ethania's commercial center and has all the skyscrapers and office buildings. The North Side, being so hilly, is also known for its Seven Hills.

History

Ethania was founded in 1429 as a small fishing village along the coast of the Gulf of Magalenia with a population topping at only 14,000 people. In 1477, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake off the northeastern coast of Ethan Smith saw many refugees coming to Ethania. This brought the population up to almost 250,000.

Ethania became an important farming area at the turn of the 16th century. Cotton thrives in the Ethania area making Ethania an important cotton exporter. Irrigation systems, canals, and dikes were built to handle the exploding cotton manufacturing. Although now, most of the water control systems are obsolete.

Pirates were a problem in Ethania during the 17th and 18th centuries. This cause Ethania to be moved inland towards the confluence of the Long River and the Chachtee River, and a wall was built to protect the city. Trade improved both domestically within the country and internationally with other nations because of this move. Ethania grew to become an economic and trading center of Ethan Smith. It became the capital of Ethan Smith in 1780.

Other foreign powers began to see Ethania as a great trading post for cotton and fishing supplies. Ethan Smith was then bombarded with a deluge of traders. The city became chaotic and disorganized and the Ethan Smith government then forced all foreigners out in 1789. The traders were infuriated with this decision. They declared war and started to take merchant ships captive. In 1822, the foreigners won, and they divided Ethania. Ethania grew to become more industrialized and more modern with new and foreign ways. Ethania was one of the first place to have electricity and a tram system. Public gardens and race tracks were built to fulfill the foreigners enjoyment. Ethania became the center of cinema and music in Ethan Smith. The Quay, a wharf built along the eastern bank of the river became Ethania's financial hub for Ethan Smith, which it still is to this day.

A fairly brief coup in 1936 caused all the foreigners out again. This rebellion caused a sort of recession in Ethania and Ethan Smith's economy. This backwardness spread throughout the country. Another coup in 1972 forced the new government out and put the old government back. Only until recently were international visitors allowed. Ever since, Ethania has seen major achievements economically and is now one of the biggest financial centers in all of Rineu.

Economy