Aden is a nation located at the northern edge of Aland. It is bordered to the north by Feyndraig, to the southwest by Opanan, and to the southeast by Vedkal. Aden shares a significant maritime border with Risila to the west.

Aden has coastline on the Serenic Ocean to the west, the Ephemeric Ocean to the east, and the Magmaean Sea to the south.

Aden has a population of 407,524,178 as of the most recent census.

Aden was founded in antiquity, over 10,000 years ago, in what is now Loeg. Since its founding, Aden has been ruled by Kings, presidents, and Emperors. In addition, its borders have grown, moved, and shrunk. Aden is one of only two countries whose founding location lies outside of its present borders.

The history of Aden can be arranged into nineteen dynasties, ranging in length from over a millennium to just shy of a decade.

Adenian Republic (lasted 370 years): 43 democratically elected presidents each serving a single 10 year term, or vice-presidents assuming the presidency midway through a term. This period of time is referred to as AR

Kingdom of Aden (lasted 1941 years): Osen Lineage: 176 years Pohn Lineage: 412 years Ilaen Lineage: 130 years Anam Lineage: 1215 years Hasid Lineage: 8 years

Modern Adenian Empire (Ratified 1694 years ago): Lera Dynasty: 131 years Agra Dynasty: 251 years Bahn Dynasty: 132 years Motiu Dynasty: 640 years Gendu Dynasty: 540 years (present)

Aden is a constitutional empire, and has been ruled by an emperor from the Gendu family for 540 years.