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The United Federation of Prizyetsa is divided into twelve provinces.

Provinces

Issla Province

Issla Province (Priz: Isslälannädel) lies at the heart of Prizyetsa, and contains the capital district of Venbruä. Historically speaking, it is often recognized as being the capital region of a united Prizyetsa, and idea which has only ben reinforced in recent times by the presence of the national capital within it's borders.The capital and seat of the provincial government is Vosto, which is also the second largest city in the province. The largest city is Venbruä.

Historically, Issla has always been referred to as the heart of Prizyetsa. This name is due to a number of reasons, though the most important was it's geographical position; Issla province sits at the end of the Innlannäsjo (Eng: Inland Sea) far from would be invaders given that the lands to the south (Fronten Province) served as a buffer from any incursions made by the Kauvaran city states.

The coat of arms of the province feature a blue wave due it's association to the sea, two red fir trees which represent the vast expanses of forest which still cover the hill-lands of the province today. All of this sits on a golden background, representing the province's wealth and prosperity.

Fronten Province

Fronten Province (Priz: Frontenälann) is the southernmost province of mainland Prizyetsa. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Ytteborg, which is also the largest city in the province. As the frontier with Kauvara to the south, Fronten Province is the most influenced by Kauvaran culture, and as such it is home to the largest population of Kauvarans outside of Kauvara. Fronten Province is often seen as the linking element between the two countries.

Ytteborg, the province's capital, is one of seven Prizyetsi fortress cities. The old city center is still surrounded by the ancient walls of which sections date back to around the third century, making this one of the oldest fortifications of this size on the continent, as well as the region as a whole.

The coat of arms of the province feature a local type of traditional picket fence found in the region, symbolizing the frontier or border with Prizyetsa's southern and western neighbors. The background is split vertically and colored green and white, referring to the Kauvaran wilderness to the south, and the relatively open terrain to the north.

Fronten Province is home to the headquarters of the Grenssävakt (Eng: 'Border Guard).

Sorlänn Province

Sorlänn Province (Priz: Den Sorlänn) is the thirs largest province, and is made up flat fertile land. For this reason, it is referred to as the bread-basket of the Federation, and suits the agricultural needs of a majority of the nation. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Roensby, which is also the largest city in the province.

Sorlänn has always been the envy of the numerous kingdoms and city states that make up the modern day Federation due to the richness of the province's soil. Over the ages, Sorlänn has fed nearly every one of these states either through trade, or having been conquered by them directly. Because of this, Sorlänn is considered by many Prizyetsi to be a "new" province compared to the others, though historians argue otherwise.

The province's coat of arms feature a diagonal blue line, representing the many rivers which run from the Rykgrat mountains to the north to the Innlannäsjo to the south, making the land very fertile. Within this blue stripe there sits a golden stalk of wheat, symbolizing the fertility and prosperity of the province. All of this sits on a golden background, representing the province's wealth and prosperity, a feature the province has always boasted thanks to it's fertility.

Vossen Province

Vossen Province (Priz: Vossenälanndel) is a coastal province in the east of the Federation. Located on the Lilläsjo, itself a part of the North Entas Ocean, the province has always been an important maritime center. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Vosonje, which is also the largest city in the province. The province gets its name from the Vos river, which runs through the province.

During the city-states period of Prizyetsi history Vossen was the seat of the city state of the Vos, the major maritime power at the time. The city state's maritime traditions and role as the main hub of Prizyetsa's maritime power has continued on to this day. The Federation's largest harbor is located in Vosonje, as are the main shipyards of the nation's major firms. The province also boasts the countries longest stretch of tourist beachfront, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year from within the country as well as abroad.

The province's coat of arms features three heads of grain, which represent the trade which flows through the province's capital city, Vosonje. The bridge and waves, as well as the blue background itself represents the province's relationship with water, both that of the Vos river as well as the Ocean on which the province lies.

Korrlänn Province

Korrlänn Province (Priz: Den Korlänn) is a province to the east of the country bordering the Lilläsjo and North Entas Ocean to the east, and Vossen Province to the south. Like its southern neighbor Vossen, Korrlänn has always been an important maritime center, however Korrlänn's prosperity came from the land unlike Vossen. Korrlänn is famous for its metalwork and jewelry. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Kormisk, which is also the largest city in the province, as well as the nation.

Like its neighbor to the south, Korrlänn played a major role during the city states period of history, and often fought with the surrounding provinces. While Vos was usually superior at sea, the armies of the Kor were superior on land. Towards the end of the city-states period, the two provinces started working together, leading to the last golden age of the city states, and paved the way for unification.

The coat of arms of Korrlänn Province feature a fortress above white waves, representing the province's roots above water on land. The fortress is also a reference to the fortress at Kormosk, one of the seven fortress cities in the United Federation of Prizyetsa.

Kystlänn Province

Kystlänn Province (Priz: Den Kystälänn) lies to the far east of the country, and together with Östfold Province, makes up the furthest eastward of the provinces. To the south and east lies the Lilläsjo and North Entas Ocean, and it shares a land border with Korrlänn Province to the south, Rykgrat Province to the north west and Östfold Province to the north. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Emira, which is also the largest city in the province, and home of Prizyetsa's Naval Academy.

Historically, Kystlänn has been bound to the sea, it's name meaning "Coastal Land". According to legend, the first people set foot on the continent from the waters off it's shores and established the Entasii culture in what are now the Prizyetsi provinces. Archeological findings have prooved that the province has the oldest inhabited settlements in Prizyetsa, though research is ongoing.

The coat of arms of the province feature a white wave horizontally dividing the shield, which represents the waves of the Lilläsjo and North Entas Ocean. Above and below it are three golden anchors, two above and one below, symbolizing the province's prosperity and ties with the sea from which it gains its namesake. All of this is on a blue background, further showing the province's ties to the sea.

Östfold Province

Östfold Province (Priz: Den Östfoldälänn) is the furthest eastward province in the Federation, together with Kystlänn Province, which it borders to the south. To the west is Yssen Province, and to the south west it borders the mountainous Rykgrat Province. To the north and east, Östfold borders the North Entas Ocean. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Asbruä, which is also the largest city in the province.

Yssen Province

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Norlänn Province

Vestfold Province

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Rygratten Province

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Öyalann Province

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Districts

Venbruä

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Administrative Organization

Prizyetsa is divided into twelve provinces and four special zones, each under the supervision of a sub-minister who in turn report to the Internal Ministry (Innlannsä Ministerien). The provinces are divided into municipalities (Kreisser), of which there are 847. The special zones are split into "holdings" (Lännsädeler), of which there are 14.