Venotan

Venotan (Pronounced /vinoʊ'tɑn/) is a large country bordered by Outland, Inland, and Hameel on the north, Hameel and Korseslet on the east, Koeltlont, Tumblria, Inguria, and Diega on the south and the Great Ocean to the west. In April 2017 the capital was moved from Evelonia to Rosia.

The capital is Rosia and the largest city is Coastville.

History
Venotan was originally a multicultural country, but in the 1800s Internetia took them over. Despite their defeat in the 1930's, Internetian (English) is the dominant language in Venotan today.

The Meep culture in the mountains has been suppressed, however the Meep Ski Resort and the town of Meeplebeep honor them.

Geography
Venotan covers many environments. The mountain range in the middle with peaks over 14,000 feet, the prairies to the east of them, the deciduous forest, and the coastal environment.

The prairie
The prairie covers the eastern two-thirds of Venotan. It is largely used for farming but much prairie is preserved by the government (See Environmentalism, below). This region is sparsely populated. The largest city is Prairiedale, population 280,000. The climate is increasingly moist as one goes east, with the mountain foothills getting around 15 inches of rain per year, and the border with Korseslet gets almost 30. The climate is semiarid (Bsk) near the mountains, and continental (Dfa/Dfb) in the far eastern parts of the country.

The Mountains
The mountains are a defining feature of Venotan, and the highest peaks in the range are located there. There are 28 peaks over 14,000 feet in Venotan. There are many ski resorts in the mountains, and they are a popular tourist destination. Ironically, because of the ski industry, summer can be the off-season for tourists, despite the cold climate.

The Deciduous Forest
In inland western Venotan, the deciduous forest is where the majority of the population lives. The cities of Evelonia and Rosia are located here. The climate is continental (Dfa/Dfb) with very chilly fall temperatures due to the Transanian Vortex. Fall foliage is a popular reason for tourists to come here. There are rolling hills, and some peaks reaching 2,000 feet.

The Coast
Venotan's coastline is over 500 miles long, with an almost continuous sandy beach. There are also temperate rain forests. The largest city is Coastville, with over two million people.

Environmentalism
Venotan consistently leads the world in greenest countries, with a 92% recycling rate, electric cars, and an environmentally conscious population. There are many national parks set up all around the country, and are preserves for wildlife as well as tourist attractions.