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Republic of Upper Viet
Republic of Upper Viet; Øvjet Æštra (Viet); Dæsf Dðoriaughr (Old Tongue)
	Flag Coat of arms of Upper Viet Coat of arms
	Motto: "Kųt Gøtta Hvakjaaš Ðæn" (Viet); "There are no Gods for our enemies"
	Anthem: ; "Gøttai, Vilja Øvjet!"; Bless Upper Assai, Oh Gods!
Capital	Mikkel-Vietek
Largest city	Ælšta
Official languages	Viet; Old Tongue (not official but recognised in some communities)
Ethnic groups	97% Viet; 1.7% Metsians; <1% Krai; <1% Other;
Demonym(s)	Upper Viet
Government	Republic
• Rematai	Brentasf Jokkam
• High Minister	Aješar Møngærd
Legislature	Gutta
Area
• Total	2,272.52 km2 (877.42 sq mi)
Population
• July 5995 Ʋ estimate	8,476,212
GDP (PPP)	5992 Ʋ estimate
• Total	$372.638 billion
• Per capita	$43,962.80
GDP (nominal)	5992 Ʋ estimate
• Total	$326.311 billion
• Per capita	$38,497.27
HDI (5994 Ʋ)	0.871; very high
Currency	Menyar Kartan (MKA)
Driving side	left
Calling code	+815
Internet TLD	.ov

This article is a Gallery Page. It shows major aspects of the geography, demographics, culture, and history of the Republic of Upper Viet through images and captions. For a more detailed, text-based article, please see the Republic of Upper Viet article.

The Republic of Upper Viet (Viet: Øvjet Æštra, Old Tongue: Dæsf Dðoriaughr) is a sovereign state in southern Western Assai, bordered by the Republic of Krai to the west, the Republic of Viet to the north, the Republic of South Metsia to the north-east, and Dinadinshounay in Eastern Assai to the south and east. As a land-locked country, Upper Viet has a long and relatively constant history of isolation from much of the rest of southern Assai. Its mountainous landscape, dense woodlands, and particularly secretive culture have ensured that Upper Viet has remained largely unchanged throughout history, and it boasts a uniquely ancient and pagan culture to the modern day.

Geography

Korati Mountains

Main Article: Korati Mountains.

Photograph of the Korati Mountains on the border between Upper Viet and Dinadinshounay in Eastern Assai.
The highlands of Thjørndahr in north-eastern Upper Viet. Thjørndahr is home to one of the oldest and last remaining communities of Sztanczek People in Western Assai.
Another photograph of Thjørndahr, which is often considered one of the most desolate places in Western Assai.
The peaks of Ash Mountain, the tallest mountain in Upper Assai.
A photograph of Fjaal Pass, one of the only passes through the Korati Mountains and into Dinadinshounay.
Another photograph of Ash Mountain.
Another photograph of the Korati Mountains.
The highlands of the Korati Mountains not far from Thjørndahr.
The Šårzee (Lake of Stars) on the Šår Plateau, one of the most isolated but beautiful locations in Upper Viet.

The Wold

Main Article: The Wold.

The Wold is a large deciduous forest that spans much of south-east Western Assai, beginning in central South Metsia and stretching as far west and south as the coasts of Gdzinya in Krai. Almost 80% of Upper Viet is covered by the Wold, and it has an important cultural and historic role for the Upper Viet people. The Wold is filled with spiritual sites important to both Ainism and Assai Paganism, where it still flourishes to the present day.

An aerial view of the Wold, showcasing its size.
The Wold in midwinter.
Another view of the Wold.
An Ainist shrine from the Heartlands of the Wold. The Wold is home to numerous religious sites that form part of a larger pilgrimage through the dark woodlands.
A Ffórðir deep in the Wold. Ffórðir were built as homes for pagan spirits centuries ago and are left unoccupied in the forest. The vast majority are said to be cursed.
Traditional offerings to the pagan Gods found in the Wold. Structures such as these are common and mark the many pilgrimage paths through the Wold.

Mikkel-Vietek

Main Article: Mikkel-Vietek.

Mikkel-Vietek is the capital and oldest continually-inhabited settlement in Upper Viet. Perched high in the foothills of the Korati Mountains, the town was built on the shores of an ancient mountain lake called The Sfej and is also the highest altitude capital city in the world.

An aerial view of Mikkel-Vietek.
The Old Town of Mikkel-Vietek as seen from The Sfej.
The old Ainist temple on the banks of The Sfej.
A view of The Sfej from the Old Town in summer.
A laneway in central Mikkel-Vietek.
A view of the Temple of Serenity, Mikkel-Vietek's main Ainist church.
A market in central Mikkel-Vietek.
District 4 of Mikkel-Vietek, the infamous center of secret police operations during Upper Viet's Makrosist period around 5916 Ʋ.
One of several infamous Wretch-Trees in the Piaszcztur of Mikkel-Vietek. Wretch-Trees are said to have special healing and mystical properties in traditional Viet religion. Today, however, they serve as meeting places and tourist attractions.
A border town located just outside Mikkel-Vietek.

Hvorastag

Main Article: Hvorastag.

Hvorastag is a general term for the lowlands that make up much of north-western and north-central Upper Viet. As the only real flat part of the country, the vast majority of settlements and agriculture is focused in the Hvorastag region, with Upper Viet's main economic and industrial centre, the city of Ælšta, being located near its centre. Hvorastag is also the location of some thousand inland bodies of water, all sourced from underground tributaries and rivers flowing from the Korati Mountains. For this reason, Hvorastag is also sometimes referred to as the Lake District of Upper Viet.

A lake in the north-east of Hvorastag.
A typical creek in Hvorastag.
The Gates of Ffior in central Hvorastag, an important site in Viet mythology.
Lake Mjųda in southern Hvorastag.
The small town of Kųtu on the banks of one arm of the Kųtærai. Kųtærai is the largest lake in Hvorastag and forms a base for a diverse number of industries.
Kųtærai, Hvorastag's largest lake.
Kų grazing in a farm in Hvorastag
A typical farm in Hvorastag.
Aerial view of Ælšta, Hvorastag's main urban centre and the industrial capital of Upper Viet.