South Sierran Union

(For ease of understanding, years in Light's Canon after 2126 have been marked with ᴸ.)

The South Sierran Union (also SSU) is a country located primarily in the continent of Sierris. It consists of 12 onworld provinces, and several off-world provinces and posessions. The SSU shares land borders on Tavadia with Nevierzhinskh, Neborya, Korado, and Czislaja, and off of Tavadia it shares borders with many others. With a population of 415 million people, the SSU is the [?]th most populous country in the world. The capital is located in the constructed city of Sierra, and the largest city is Necjudie.

The SSU is an ethnic federationand a representative democracy, run by a High Council. It is a founding member of the MBU. It does not have any seat of prominence within the Union of Tavadia in 2126, or any other international agreements. However, it has a close historic relationship with Csetetje that dates back thousands of years, a relationship that persists to modern day.

In 2126, development within the South Sierran Union varies by province. Places like Miranie and Vranska are highly developed, but other places such as Mesina and Phoenixia are not. It is a leading country in the science and space research sectors. It's military spending is some of the lowest on the planet, and as such its army is comparatively small compared to other powers. Instead, most of its funding goes into development and space exploration, opting to make life better for its citizens. Military spending would increase after 2126ᴸ.

Etymology
The name "South Sierran Union" was derived from the continent of Sierris, due to the union being of the vastly different peoples of southern Sierris.

History
Main article on Myranean History before 2112: Miranie

2112-2126 (The Canon Era) On February 12, 2112, the South Sierran Union came into existence. The governments of Myranea, Vranska, Phoenixia, and Kenesuto had been working for months beforehand to finalize government structure

Demographics
List of cities in the South Sierran Union by population

Culture
''Main descriptions of Sierran cultures can be found in the province articles. If you're looking for a synopsis of Myranean culture, go to Miranie.''