Earth (Earth-2213)

Earth, also known as the Shinobi World, the Mortal World, or the Physical World, is a terrestrial blue planet with one known continent divided in numerous different nations, of which five are the dominant political powers on it, and home to a multitude of species. World is a common name for the sum of human civilization, more specifically human experience, history, condition, and culture. The Shinobi World is home to people who can tap into the bending arts to become a shinobi, and numerous creatures. Earth is surrounded by a vast void, known as outer space.

Nations
Nations operate as their own separate political entities, and their system vary from nation to nation. The five great nations and some smaller nations are ruled by a Grand Secretariat, effectively democratically-elected monarchs who stand as the ruler of an entire nation, while other smaller nations are led by brutal dictators or theocrats. Hidden villages are led by village heads, who are the military generals that lead the shinobi matters. The nations maintain balance between themselves through power, and while treaties are occasionally signed, they are not worth more than a paper.

Land of Earth
The Land of Earth (土) is a massive country and one of the five great nations, located northwest of the Land of Fire. Led by the Earth Daimyo Hou-Ting, and is home to shinobi who practice the art of earthbending. The largest of the five great nations, it is the most ethnically diverse nation in the world and sport a variety and diversity of customs and cultural traditions. The peoples and the shinobi from the Land of Earth are known to be strong and persistent. The geography of the Land of Earth varies tremendously, which range from wooded forests to grassy plains and mountainous terrain. The border of the Land of Earth runs a rocky mountain range that blocks it from other nations. Its capital is the city of Ba Sing Se.

Land of Fire
The Land of Fire (火) is the second largest nation in the world and one of the five great nations. It is led by the Fire Daimyo Shifu, and was the first nation to create a hidden village - Konohagakure, leading other nations to follow after during the First Hundred Year War. Oriented towards the element of fire, the Land of Fire mostly consists of shinobi who practice the art of firebending. After the end of the Second Hundred Year War, the economy of the Land of Fire became the largest and most powerful in the world, with a strong industrial sector and several societal and technological achievements. A massive nation, the climate is varied, from cold to warm and humid, allowing for a large diversity of flora and fauna to live.

Land of Iron
The Land of Iron (鉄) is an icy, snow-covered nation near the North Pole, consisting of two major islands, one of which is home to the mountain range known as the Three Wolves, and several smaller ones through them. Unlike all other nations of the world, whose militaries use shinobi and their bending abilities, the Land of Iron's populace consists exclusively of nonbenders and a samurai military. Duo to the different ideologies between shinobi and samurai, as well as for diplomatic reasons, there is an agreement between the shinobi nations to not interfere with the politics in the Land of Iron.

Land of Lightning
The Land of Lightning (雷) is located in a peninsula northeast of the Land of Fire, and is one of the five great nations. It is led by the Lightning Daimyo Deyo. The country features a vast mountain range in its middle, whose thunderstorms gave name to the nation. Multiple rivers flow to the Mo Ce Sea from the mountains, which create a crooked coastline that displays an oceanic beauty. Hot springs are common in the country, as well as snow north of it.

Land of Sky
The Land of Sky is a minor nation formed during the Warring States Period by shinobi who could use their bending to develop metalbending and create technological weapons. The country fought during the Second Hundred Year War, where they sustained heavy casualties and losses.