Sarvenia

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Sarvenia, also known as the Commonwealth Republic of Sarvenia, is a country located in South America just north of Brazil. It's official language is Portugeese with a minority of English and Spanish speaking residents. It gained independence on March 24, 1901 and today is a thriving nation.

Sarvenia is a member of, , , , and the. It's notable allies include the U.S, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and China. It is a neutral nation.

The capital and largest city is Perolia while the smallest city is Tergia. Perolia has a population of 1.35 million while the country itself has a population of 19.1 million.

British Colonization (1807-1901)
In June of 1807, the British colonized modern-day Sarvenia, setting up British Sarvenia (from which the present nation gets its name from). Around the late 1800's, the territory became unstable because most residents in the nation wanted independence.

Independence (1901-present)
On March 24, 1901, Britain let Sarvenia secede from the empire due to instability and fear of civil war. Now, as some Americans immigrated to the nation, parts of American culture have an influence, especially in music, cuisine and cinema.

Economy
Sarvenia's economy is aptly well with a GDP of around $3.8 trillion. Most workers are employed in the fields of education, technology, management, mining, and agriculture. Many companies are also moving to Sarvenia including Novartis, Allstate, and Best Buy. Banks include the National Bank of Perolia and the Sarvenian Bank of Trade.

Climate
The climate of Sarvenia is mostly tropical in the south and in the east. Sarvenia gets abundant rainfall with about 797 millimeters of rain being measured each year. 84% of the country's area is considered hot and usually humid, but near the north it gets colder because of the Andes.

Region
Located on the northern coast of South America, Sarvenia is bordered by three countries and two bodies of water. The Caribbean Sea is in the north while Guyana and the Atlantic Ocean border the east. Brazil is located to the south of Sarvenia and Colombia is in the west.

Environment
The environment of Sarvenia is quite varied, with the Andes mountains to the north and northwest and the Amazon Rainforest to the south and east. Environmental problems that residents in Sarvenia experience include oil spills, deforestation, mining, and a lack of clean water in areas with degraded watersheds.

Culture
The culture of Sarvenia is also quite varied, with elements of western and eastern culture.

Media
Sarvenian media is predominantly in Portugeese, with some other national and minority languages. There are 3 public broadcasters; Perolia National Television, Sarvenia Broadcasting Corporation, and Newstate Broadcasting Network. Commercial broadcasters include National Media Association, Perolia Media, Station, and Global Media. All of these companies specialize in radio and television. Newspapers in Sarvenia include International News, Perolia Times, and the Erion Herald.

Religion
Sarvenia is significantly diverse in terms of religion. Most of the religious population consists of Christianity, followed by Catholicism, Protestantism, Spiritism, and Oriental Orthodoxy. A minority of the Sarvenian population are Judaist and Muslim. Christian holidays are also celebrated throughout the country as well.

National Holidays
Most of the Sarvenian population celebrates Christmas, New Years, and St. Patrick's Day. Sarvenia also has it's own national holidays, which include Independence Day (March 24), Python Day (May 8), Commonwealth Day (November 15), and various other holidays. In all, the culture of Sarvenia is very distinct and interesting.

Education
In Sarvenia, there are 4 levels of education. These levels include Primary School, Secondary School, High School, and University. There are 12 grades; 5 in primary, 4 in secondary, and 3 in high school. University lasts 3 years instead of 4 as well.

Sports
Sports play a pivotal role in the culture of Sarvenia. The most popular sport is football, followed by basketball, soccer, baseball, rugby league, and volleyball. Sarvenian sport leagues include NSFA, SBA, SVF, CBF, and more. 21% of the Sarvenian population is affiliated with some kind of sport.

Commerce
Sarvenia's biggest trading partners include the United States, followed by Japan, China, Germany, France, Brazil, South Korea, Italy, and the Netherlands. The most popular trading products include petroleum, diesel, gasoline, cars, wheat, and crude oil.