Land of Earth (Geography)



The Land of Earth  (土の国, "Tsuchi no Kuni"), also known as Earth Country(土地球の国, "Chikyū no Kuni") or Earth Kingdom (土地球の国, "Chikyū no ōkoku") is one of the Five Great Nations, located north-west of the Land of Fire. It is composed of five sub-states, each ruled by a provincial governor. The Land of Earth includes the several islands surrounding the land and are considered territorial islands of the land itself. The land shares a border with the Land of Fire. Apart from this land-boarder, the Land of Earth is surrounded by the Hizu Ocean, with the Pinka Sea to the east, and with the Gengzhou Channel to the south.

The wind blowing from the north passes over these mountains, carrying small rocks from the Land of Earth to the surrounding countries. This famous natural phenomenon is called "Rock Rain" (岩雨, Gan'u).

The "Rock Rice Cake" (岩餅, Iwa Mochi, English TV: Rock Mochi) is a regional specialty of the Land of Earth. The crispy texture of the rice cakes is said to be irresistible.[1]

The Five Sub-States; Hasu, Hisui, Takeo, Shinku and Chikyū  have been established around the warring-states period of the Ninja World, dating over two centuries ago. Each of the five-sub state operate as an administrative division within the Land of Earth, with common laws that are collectively abide by the Earth Monarch. The Chikyū Province is the land's most military-influenced sub-state for the Land of Earth, and is home to the hidden village Iwagakure. Many of the villages' Ninja originate from here and is viewed as the most iconic setting of those residing within it.

Partaking in many numerous wars  and never mounted to be victorious, the Land of Earth's Feudal Lord instigated wars between their hidden village and other villages and lands, notably the First Shinobi World War, Second Shinobi World War, and the Third Shinobi World War. With the World at stake 150 Years ago, the Five Great Nations have united and participated in the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Temporarily, peace was established with the fellow lands and the Shinobi Unionwas created.

150 years today, the Shinobi Union has been dissolved, though no Shinobi World War has happened since then. Currently, the Land of Earth remains as the most powerful Land.