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| **Pronunciation**: (ko-RAW-ha)\\ | **Pronunciation**: (ko-RAW-ha)\\ | ||
| + | **Galactic Region**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Perseus Arm]]\\ | ||
| + | **Galactic Branch**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Sikhara Branch]]\\ | ||
| + | **Galactic Sector**: [[galaxy:Sector N4|N4]]\\ | ||
| + | **Star System**: [[Sol]]\\ | ||
| + | **Planet**: [[Terra]]\\ | ||
| **Continent**: [[Aimsir]]\\ | **Continent**: [[Aimsir]]\\ | ||
| **Land Area**: square miles\\ | **Land Area**: square miles\\ | ||
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| **Coordinates**: 21° N to 2° S, 75° W to 15° E\\ | **Coordinates**: 21° N to 2° S, 75° W to 15° E\\ | ||
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| This desert country is found on the northernmost coast of [[Aimsir]], nestled between the sea to the north, the great mountains to the west, and the country of [[Reithe]] to the south | This desert country is found on the northernmost coast of [[Aimsir]], nestled between the sea to the north, the great mountains to the west, and the country of [[Reithe]] to the south | ||
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| * [[River Faa]] - Runs east the from the [[Sliabh Mountains]], through the [[Mhor Canyon]], to [[Alcion Bay]] | * [[River Faa]] - Runs east the from the [[Sliabh Mountains]], through the [[Mhor Canyon]], to [[Alcion Bay]] | ||
| * [[Sliabh Mountains]] - Great mountain range splitting [[Aimsir]] into two halves | * [[Sliabh Mountains]] - Great mountain range splitting [[Aimsir]] into two halves | ||
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| Koraha's legal system is extremely subjective, to the point of discouraging foreigners from visiting. Those that do are typically adventurous and almost always have a formal writ of invitation. Visitors that are invited to the country are treated with extreme deference and are exempt from most of the country's laws | Koraha's legal system is extremely subjective, to the point of discouraging foreigners from visiting. Those that do are typically adventurous and almost always have a formal writ of invitation. Visitors that are invited to the country are treated with extreme deference and are exempt from most of the country's laws | ||
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| ==== Society and culture ==== | ==== Society and culture ==== | ||
| **Values**\\ | **Values**\\ | ||
| - | Korahans value loyalty and tradition above all else. Loyalty to one's family, caliphate, and Kaiarahi are of utmost importance. Adherence to the tenets of the Tapu govern day to day life. Among these tenets are an importance placed on hospitality, showing respect to elders, seeking enlightenment, and avoiding wastefulness and laziness. In the ancient ages, the Tapu also focused on more militant values, which is seen to be necessary in modern times | + | Korahans value loyalty and tradition above all else. Loyalty to one's family, caliphate, and Kaiarahi are of utmost importance. Adherence to the tenets of the Tapu govern day to day life. Among these tenets are an importance placed on hospitality, showing respect to elders, seeking enlightenment, and avoiding wastefulness and laziness. In the ancient ages, the Tapu also focused on more militant values, which is seen to be unnecessary in modern times |
| The devout nature of Koraha's citizens is unique among the nations of terra. Few other nations have official state religions, laws that govern the practice of religion, or laws based on religious tenets. Tapu is seen as a guide to finding the balance in all things, and this concept is seen in every aspect of life in Koraha, including architecture, city planning, art, and even personal appearance | The devout nature of Koraha's citizens is unique among the nations of terra. Few other nations have official state religions, laws that govern the practice of religion, or laws based on religious tenets. Tapu is seen as a guide to finding the balance in all things, and this concept is seen in every aspect of life in Koraha, including architecture, city planning, art, and even personal appearance | ||
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| * [[fauna#Pelican]] - Found in the [[Arala Cliffs]] and the northern coast of Koraha | * [[fauna#Pelican]] - Found in the [[Arala Cliffs]] and the northern coast of Koraha | ||
| * [[fauna#Scorpion]] - Found throughout the [[Kanawehi Desert]] | * [[fauna#Scorpion]] - Found throughout the [[Kanawehi Desert]] | ||
| + | * [[fauna#Striped Buzzard]] - Found across the desert | ||
| * [[flora#Bluebells]] - Found along the shores of [[Alcion Bay]] | * [[flora#Bluebells]] - Found along the shores of [[Alcion Bay]] | ||