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|species = {{FIM|Pony}}<br>{{FIM|Dragon}}<br>[[Griffon]]<br>[[Sheep]]<br>[[Deer]]
|language = [[Common Equestrian]]<br>[[Olde Equestrianne]]<br>[[Old Equestrian]]<br>[[Northern Equestrian language|Old Northern Equestrian]]<br>[[Unicornian language|Unicornian]]<br>[[Nahuatl language|Nahuatl]]
|cities = [[Canterlot]] {{CN|capital}}<br>[[Manehattan]]<br>[[Fillydelphia]]<br>[[Ponyville]]<br>[[
|demonym = [[Equestrian]]<br>[[Dazzle Islanders]]<br>[[Namby Pamby Pony]] {{CN|derogatory}}
|inhabitants = [[:Category:Equestrians]]
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|founder = [[Founders of Equestria]]
|workers = [[Equestrian Public Services]]
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|ruler = '''Tribal period'''<br>[[Princess Platinum]]<br>[[Chancellor Puddinghead]]<br>[[Chief Hurricane]]<br>'''Era of Twilight'''<br>[[Princess Celestia]]<br>[[Princess Luna]]<br>
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'''Equestria''' was a [[country]] and an [[Timeline (Friendship is Magic)|ancient]] [[kingdom]] [[Geography of Equestria|located]] on [[Greater Equestria]] on the [[planet]] of [[Earth (Friendship is Magic)|Earth]]. The {{FIM|pony}} kingdom [[border
Equestria was primarily a [[Fauna|lush]], well-[[forest]]ed [[land]] with a bevy of forests and [[jungle]]s, but due to its sheer size, the geography of the land was varied. As such, the kingdom also contained [[desert]]s, [[plain]]s and even [[tundra]]s. Equestria had two unique [[ocean]]s on both of its coastal boarders, both named after its two most famous [[Monarch|rulers]] - The [[Celestial Sea]] and [[Luna Ocean]] respectively. Equestria appeared to be among the most technologically developed kingdoms on Earth, with numerous highly industrialized cities and a variety of advanced scientific machinery. Other advanced lands included [[Abyssinia]] and to an extent, [[Klugetown]].
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==History==
As the term 'Equestria' is often applied in a manner that doesn't necessarily refer to the political body, it's unclear if a definitive starting point to the country can be determined. The term 'Equestria' has referred to the realm since the days of {{FIM|Starswirl the Bearded}} and has been used well after the country seemingly dissolved<ref name = "ANG">''[[My Little Pony: A New Generation]]''</ref> The earliest known inhabitants of Equestria were the [[Cave Ponies]] who lived several thousand years ago, though the oldest known ponies in Equestria to be referred to as Equestrians were the [[Founders of Equestria]].
The country seemed to be a loose confederation of city-states and small kingdoms in its early days, with no central government but instead smaller ones such as the [[Pegasus Kingdom]]. At some point, {{FIM|Princess Celestia}} and {{FIM|Princess Luna}} founded the '''Kingdom of Equestria''', uniting the entire realm under the duel-rulership. Though this reign was successful at first, Luna eventually fell to the darkness and nearly took the kingdom with her, before being banished to the [[moon]]. Despite this, Equestria thrived just fine with only a single ruler as Celestia held down the royal fort.
Approximately one-thousand years later, {{FIM|Princess Cadance|Cadance}}, a {{FIM|Pegasus}} who turned into an {{FIM|alicorn}} was appointed to be the royal 'niece' of Celestia, becoming one of the country's princesses. Later, {{FIM|Twilight Sparkle}} would become the protégé of Celestia after her [[Sunset Shimmer|last one]] failed, also destined to become one of its princesses.
Eventually, on a [[Summer Sun Celebration]], Luna came back to Equestria as Nightmare Moon seeking revenge and the oppertunity to conquor, before being defeated by the [[Elements of Harmony]]. Now with both of its princesses ruling, Equestria entered a golden-age of progress and good-fortunes.
==Government and organization==
The '''Equestrian Treasury''' is an Equestria organization presumably tasked with maintaining the economy of the realm. Though presumably rich, according to [[Raven Inkwell]], the treasury would've been bankrupt 7 times over during the [[Griffonstone-Equestria diplomatic crisis]].<ref>{{C|FIM|62}}</ref>
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===Settlements===
▲{{Main|Age of Heroes}}
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==Geography==
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===Art===
[[File:Art is Magic vol 2.jpg|thumb|300px|An [[Art Gallery (Art is Magic)|Art Gallery]] depicting many art pieces and artifacts]]
Artworks, such as paintings, sculptures and illustrated drawings had a strong history and tradition in Equestria. Ponies, such as [[Leadwing]],<ref name = "FIM9">{{C|FIM|9|''Zen and the Art of Gazebo Repair'' - Part 1}}</ref> [[Schulz]],<ref name = "FIM42">{{C|FIM|42|"A Pinkie Pie Story That Pinkie Pie Kinda Sorta Remembers"}}</ref>
Aside from typical artpieces, Equestria's most unique and iconic piece of art was probably their [[stained glass]], which dotted the halls of [[Canterlot Castle]].<ref name = "TROH">{{CAR|FIM|The Return of Harmony}}</ref>
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[[File:Canterlot_Train_Station.png|thumb|300px|The [[Canterlot Train Station]]]]
Arguably the greatest accomplishment in Equestrian architecture and building history was the [[Friendship Express]], a massive, multi-continental railway that connected not just nearly every single settlement in Equestria, but some beyond such as [[Griffonstone]]<ref name = "TLTOG">{{CAR|FIM|The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone}}</ref> and [[Mount Aris]],<ref name = "SAOT">{{CAR|FIM|Surf and/or Turf}}</ref>
In addition to the railway, some bigger cities like Manehattan have subway systems to allow for ponies to travel from one part of the city to the next.<ref name = "FIM21"/>
[[File:Crystal_Empire_with_stadium_S03E12.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Crystal Castle]]]]
In terms of wonders and more artistic feats, several places in Equestria had rather fanciful buildings and monuments. A notable example was [[Mount Monument]], which depicted the [[Princesses of Equestria]] though was partially destroyed when {{
Many settlements have locally important structures without much importance to the rest of Equestria. Some notably important of this locations include the [[Space Needle]] of [[Seaddle]],<ref name = "FIM30">{{CAR|FIM|30}} {{CN|[[Phoenix Comics]] variant cover}}</ref>
===Literature===
[[File:Twilight_Sparkle_-_How_did_we_get_here_so_fast_-_S01E01.png|thumb|300px|[[Golden Oak Library]], a notable library in Equestria]]
Equestria had a strong and historic literary tradition dating back to at least the [[Age of Heroes]] as ponies such as {{FIM|Starswirl the Bearded}} were capable of reading and writing.<ref name = "LOM1">{{C|LOM|1|''Starswirl the Bearded''}}</ref> In the modern age, Equestrian literature has expanded into countless genres and sub-genres, from self-help books<ref name = "TPONR"/> to books about history,<ref name = "TLTOG"/> magic,<ref name = "TFOSS">"[[The Fall of Sunset Shimmer]]"</ref> astronomy,<ref name = "OWTEW">{{CAR|FIM|Owl's Well That Ends Well}}</ref> creatures<ref name = "FIM12">{{C|FIM|''neigh anything...part 2: presentable in periwinke''}}</ref> and of course, books of fiction.<ref name = "EIE">"[[Elsewhere in Equestria]]"</ref> Fiction books themselves had lots of different styles and genres, such as science-fiction,<ref name = "FIM52">{{C|FIM|52|''From the Shadows'' - Part 2}}</ref>
Among younger demographics, such as children and teenagers, comic books were also very popular, with the crime-fighting team ''[[Power Ponies (franchise)|Power Ponies]]'' being incredibly popular.<ref name = "FF14"/><ref name = "PP">{{CAR|FIM|Power Ponies}}</ref
===Television===
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In a [[2019]] Q&A, Big Jim indirectly referred to Equestria as being a planet<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.equestriadaily.com/2019/10/big-jims-q-on-friendship-is-magic.html |title= Big Jim's Q&A On the Friendship is Magic Finale (Also Confirming AJ's Parents Died) |last= |first= |date=10/23/2019 |website=Equestria Daily |publisher= |accessdate=10/23/2019 |quote=}}</ref>
, however, this has been contradicted a few times as the planet has otherwise been referred to as Earth, such as in ''[[Nightmare Rarity (arc)|Nightmare Rarity]]''.
In the 11th episode of ''[[Hello Pinkie Pie]]'' "[[Rarity's Crazy Halloween Mane Moments]]", Pinkie Pie mentions Equestria and other countries around the world...which are the [[United States of America]], [[China]], [[Wales]], and [[Brazil]], meaning that Equestria is apart of ''our'' Earth. The implications of this are innumerable and disturbing.
The continuity of ''Hello Pinkie Pie'' in general is odd, As Pinkie Pie references previous events as f they were historic moments in her life, but also speaks of them from an out-of-universe-perspective, mentioning their episode names and describing events she wasn't there for, so it's unclear of this is "canon".
==References==
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