Atfalati

Atfalati, officially the Republic of Atfalati, is a country in North Yeongju, in the Thunderbird Bay region on the X Sea. It borders Yudeok to the west, Hachuabsh to the east, and Tlakwaan to the north.

Etymology
The name 澾田 was first appears in a Gitsanese document in 1422, following contact with people in Thunderbird Bay who spoke, in which the country is known as Twálat'i. This is turn likely derived from speakers, who called the country Antwálat'i.

Ancient history
From the 8th century until 1031, Atfalati was under the control of P'udilabš. The 1031 Thunderbird Bay Earthquake led to the collapse of P'udilabš authority in the area. While Atfalatian settlements were devastated, their location relatively inland meant that they did not face the level of complete destruction that coastal communities on the bay faced. P'udilabš settlement into the region was stopped and existing settlers and their descendants were assimilated into the majority Atfalatian population.

Geography
Atfalati is the 163rd largest country in the world with a land area of 29518 km2. It has land borders with Yudeok to the west, Hachuabsh to the east, and shares a short 27.6 km border with Tlakwaan to the north. The southern part of its border with Hachuabsh is marked by the Imall River. The country is defined primarily by the Atfalati River and the Atfalati Valley. Parts of the country are covered by.

Foreign relations
Atfalati is a founding member of the Thunderbird Bay Union and participates in many other international organizations such as the Congress of Nations.

Military
The Atfalatian Armed Forces has three branches: the Atfalatian Army, the Atfalatian Navy, and the Atfalatian Air Force.

Economy
The Atfalatian economy is a developed, high-income economy. In 2022, it was the 106th largest economy in the world by nominal GDP. Unemployment is low at 4.1%. Atfalatian trades heavily with its neighbors in the Thunderbird Bay region. Hachuabsh is its largest trading partner.

Agriculture


Atfalati is one of the world's largest producers of, which are grown in the Atfalati Valley. It is also a significant producer of. ,, and are grown in the valley while  are grown closer to the coast.

Farmers produce, , eggs, and.

Languages
is the most widely-spoken and sole official langauge of Atfalati. 70.46% of Atfalatians reported it as their mother tongue in 2018. The numbers for and, which are spoken in the southern and southeastern regions of the country respectively, were 14.78% and 9.27%.

Bilingualism and even trilingualism is a relatively common phenomenon in Atfalati. , which historically served as a regional lingua franca is widely spoken and understood, particularly among older generations, with 68% declaring themselves to be proficient in the language in 2018. The language has begun to fall out of favor as a lingua franca in the region as takes an increasingly larger role.

Culture
Atfalatian culture has developed over millennia since the first humans arrived in the area. It has been strongly influenced by trade and interaction with its neighbors. In recent centuries, the influence of Central culture has been more evident.

Cuisine


and are staples of the country and are widely consumed in the form of  and. Popular meats include beef and chicken. Like other countries in the region, is also widely caught, farmed, and eaten. Fruit and in particular berries are enjoyed in Atfalati. Fruits such as cherries, blackberries, and raspberries are often pickled or made into sauce, and are enjoy with many savory dishes in addition to being enjoyed on their own or in a dessert.

Economic growth and immigration have allowed for the increased presence of foreign foods and influence in Atfalati. International chain restaurants can be found in virtually every major city.