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'''Ofalna Province''' ([[Mirselec]] ''Ofalna denai''), also known as Province 8, is a [[subdivisions of Risevne|province]] of [[Risevne]], situated in the south of [[Masalne]]. It is the smallest province of Masalne by area, and | '''Ofalna Province''' ([[Mirselec]] ''Ofalna denai''), also known as Province 8, is a [[subdivisions of Risevne|province]] of [[Risevne]], situated in the south of [[Masalne]]. It is the smallest province of Masalne by area, and borders [[Enimdanoi Province]] to its east, [[Horeston Province]] to its south, [[Abanamide Province]] to its east and [[Baseniga Province]] to its north, while facing [[Enibase Bay]] to its west as well. Its capital is the city of [[Iburenori]]. | ||
Famed for its hilly landscape and extensive forests, Ofalna was historically given the title of ''Iburedenai'', or "Forest Province"; even now its capital's name translates simply to Forest City. While it was once an economic backwater, it attained a reputation as being a vacationing spot for the nobles of [[Masal]], analogous to the coast of [[Eonis Province]] for [[Rarena]]; even now many of these mansions, some of which are several centuries old, still stand in the mountains. Ofalna has also often been called the "Womb of Poetry", having garnered a reputation as an artistic and literary centre that still stands today. | Famed for its hilly landscape and extensive forests, Ofalna was historically given the title of ''Iburedenai'', or "Forest Province"; even now its capital's name translates simply to Forest City. While it was once an economic backwater, it attained a reputation as being a vacationing spot for the nobles of [[Masal]], analogous to the coast of [[Eonis Province]] for [[Rarena]]; even now many of these mansions, some of which are several centuries old, still stand in the mountains. Ofalna has also often been called the "Womb of Poetry", having garnered a reputation as an artistic and literary centre that still stands today. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Ofalna Province lies in the path of the [[Nagenahormagos]], the range of mountains branching southeast from the [[Mathormagos]] and stretching through Ofalna to neighbouring Horeston and Ngaba provinces. As a result it has a highly different terrain from much of the rest of the south; mountainous and forested, it plays host to a large array of wildlife and plants, many of which are endemic to Masalne. At the same time the foothills of these mountains are home to some of the oldest rice terraces in the country, estimated to have dated from around 100 DN, and most of which are still in use today. | |||
Some of the most famous geographical attractions of the country include the so-called "Writer's Hill" of [[Mount Tasodeni]], situated in the centre of the province and whose slopes and forests have seen many famous writers from [[Surove ke Kanisda]] to [[Ageteri Malyer]]; the area of the mountain includes 5 small lakes, several streams, and has often been described as the Garden of the Gods. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Famous Locations== | ==Famous Locations== | ||
*[[Mount Tasodeni]] | |||
[[category:Provinces of Risevne]] | [[category:Provinces of Risevne]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:14, 23 November 2006
Ofalna Province (Mirselec Ofalna denai), also known as Province 8, is a province of Risevne, situated in the south of Masalne. It is the smallest province of Masalne by area, and borders Enimdanoi Province to its east, Horeston Province to its south, Abanamide Province to its east and Baseniga Province to its north, while facing Enibase Bay to its west as well. Its capital is the city of Iburenori.
Famed for its hilly landscape and extensive forests, Ofalna was historically given the title of Iburedenai, or "Forest Province"; even now its capital's name translates simply to Forest City. While it was once an economic backwater, it attained a reputation as being a vacationing spot for the nobles of Masal, analogous to the coast of Eonis Province for Rarena; even now many of these mansions, some of which are several centuries old, still stand in the mountains. Ofalna has also often been called the "Womb of Poetry", having garnered a reputation as an artistic and literary centre that still stands today.
Geography
Ofalna Province lies in the path of the Nagenahormagos, the range of mountains branching southeast from the Mathormagos and stretching through Ofalna to neighbouring Horeston and Ngaba provinces. As a result it has a highly different terrain from much of the rest of the south; mountainous and forested, it plays host to a large array of wildlife and plants, many of which are endemic to Masalne. At the same time the foothills of these mountains are home to some of the oldest rice terraces in the country, estimated to have dated from around 100 DN, and most of which are still in use today.
Some of the most famous geographical attractions of the country include the so-called "Writer's Hill" of Mount Tasodeni, situated in the centre of the province and whose slopes and forests have seen many famous writers from Surove ke Kanisda to Ageteri Malyer; the area of the mountain includes 5 small lakes, several streams, and has often been described as the Garden of the Gods.
History
Economy and Demography
Society and Culture
Constituent Counties
Towns and Cities
- Iburenori, the provincial capital
- Kaitetaiber, the site of the famous Unversity of Kaitetaiber
