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Aryez is a country, cultural entity, and geopolitical region in the world of Arel. It lies to the east of Arzdar which is on the continent of Endor and the west of Arzor. Aryez is a chain of islands in the Central Ocean (Enear). Aryez has always been constituted as an Empire under the rule of the Mejorkhor Dynasty. Aryez is one of the world's ancient civilizations and is the source of much beautiful art, culture, and science.

Note: Aryez is also the name of one of the islands of Aryez, the central island on which the capital is located. See Aryez (Province)

Contents 1 Population 2 Language and Religion 3 Subdivisions 4 Government 5 History 5.1 Prehistory

Population

The population of Aryez is 378,000,000. 12.7% of these people live in Shahar and 11.9% of these people live in Asij.

Language and Religion

The official and national language of Aryez is Aryezi in its Modern Standard Form. Aryezi is spoken and understood by virtually the entire population (99%). The only other languages are languages spoken by immigrant groups and tribal minorities, almost all of whom are bilingual.

The national (but not official) religion of Aryez is Aralan. Aralan is the main religion of Aryez; the Shannarash branch predominates most of Aryez. As with most regions practicing Aralan, Aralan in Aryez is mixed in with local traditions and customs. Aryez is especially important because it is the birthplace of Aralan and contains the holy city of Iruadel (City of God). However, there is freedom of religion in Aryez and a variety of other religions are practiced.

Religion Statistics are as following:

- Aralan: 75%

   -Shannarash: 60%
   -Eshanarash: 25%
   -Zihreka: 15% 

- Other Religions, Tribal Customs, Native Traditions, Pre-Aralanic Religions, Related-to-Aralan religions: 25%

Subdivisions

Aryez is divided into subdivisions (provinces) or inzdarai (singular: inzdar), which are furthermore divided into counties and districts (ininzdarai). The provinces of Aryez are based on cultural and historical considerations. The provinces and populations of these provinces of Aryez are [from north to south]:

1. Farazya: 5,000,000

2. Kwarc (Kwarsh): 33,000,000

3. Alkari: 27,000,000

4. Mena: 12,000,000

5. Asij (Äsiž): 45,000,000

6. Eledra: 8,000,000

7. Gikhte: 7,000,000

8. Ardasiya: 37,000,000

9. Aryez (Province): 35,000,000 (Capital province of Aryez, contains capital of Aryezadel.

10. Khorze: 23,000,000

11. Dacha (Daça): 2,000,000

12. Antan: 19,000,000

13. Trantu: 6,000,000

14. Valata: 17,000,000

15. Teleka: 13,000,000

16. Yaxara: 11,000,000

17. Anartra: 19,000,000

18. Shahar (Cahar): 48,000,000

19. Isht (Ict): 10,000,000

20. Yul: 1,000,000

Government

History

All dates will be given in the Aryezi Standard Chronology

Prehistory