Nation of Provence

The Nation of Provence is a large, economically and militarily influential nation on the continent of Erdes. It currently ranks 4th on the continent for land area (448,805 square miles), and 3rd for population (29.1 Million). Provence is a Constitutional Monarchy, with the Head of State (Incumbent: Augustus I as King of Provence) serving a limited role in government, and being tied to military service in times of war. The other part of government, the Ministry, is a number of elected officials.

Provence has been a major power since its independence from England in 1638, shortly before the Great Cutoff. It has expanded its borders several times over the modern borders, most notably at the River Loum, which makes up most of the border between Provence and the United Republics. Provence is a heavily industrialized nation, owing greatly to the Phillipian System, to which the United Republics also owes its economic power. The official language was French until 1721, when it was made the language of the majority, English. The people are still quite standoffish between the two largest ethnic groups, the French (31.8%) and the English (59.2%).