Chandrila

"Chandrila is a jewel of the Core Worlds but has historically harboured factions and ideas of dissent, treason and rebellion.―Colonel Maximilian Veers" Chandrila was the second planet in the Chandrila system of the Bormea sector, located in the Core Worlds along the Perlemian Trade Route. A planet renowned for its beauty and open political debate, it is a political and cultural melting pod of the Galaxy. As of 5 ABY, the planet was inhabited by around 1.2 billion people, with its capital city being Hanna.

The planet quickly emerged as an early supporter of the growing rebellion under the Galactic Empire, aiding it with personnel, vessels and financial matters. Following the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, Chandrila became the seat of the newly refounded Galactic Senate and quasi capital of the New Republic, before giving up that title briefly to Coruscant, but the Senate permanently relocated to Chandrila by 7 ABY. It also headquarters numerous government offices and the New Republic Court of Justice.

It is the homeworld of human female Rebel Alliance leader and later first New Republic Chancellor Mon Mothma, who represented Chandrila as its senator. Ben Organa was also born on the planet to Leia Organa and Han Solo in 5 ABY.

Geographical features
An idyllic world, Chandrila maintained its pleasing and temperate climate year-round, with gentle winters and warm summers, therefore perfectly suited for agriculture. The planet's two large continents are covered with rolling, grassy plains and forested hills. Dry seasons were interspersed with mild drizzles, leading to a lack of drought. Chandrila also displayed astonishing geological features, such as its Crystal Canyons, formed from ancient volcanic activity, or Sarini Island with its highly unusual topographical features.

Sights on the planet include the attractive and recreational Gladean Parks, a wild reserve near Hanna, Hanna's old town itself, the New Republic government offices and palaces, as well as Chandrila's southern spectacular coral reef off the coast of Meliasa.

Population
The inhabitants of Chandrila are overwhelmingly Human (96%). Due to government policy requiring small families, Chandrila has a remarkably low birth rate, keeping the world's population of 1.2 billion in check, part of their dedication to a balanced ecosystem and environment. They tend to live in scattered, small communities instead of large metropolises.

Culture
Chandrila's culture and inhabitants live and are harmoning with its nature, educated from birth in proper maintenance of a balanced ecosystem. Its animal species are usually protected by law from harm or hunting. They also maintain game preserves where forest birds and mammels are hunted for sport. Family homes always maintain a flower garden, fish pond, insect hive, or some other symbol of natural beauty.

Chandrilans acquired a reputation throughout the galaxy as arrogant and argumentative, due partly to their emphasis on political education and debate. Since Chandrila is a world with perfect climate and docile animal life, native Chandrilans are unfamiliar with the everyday struggles of life in less comfortable environments. Eager to share their paradisaical way of life, they find resistance to their ideas baffling. Those who leave their home-world typically find employment as diplomats, negotiators, or artists.

Government and politics
All citizens have a direct voice in government, and are known for vociferously arguing politics among each other. Town squares are equipped with public rotundas for such debates. The planet is ruled by the democratic Chandrilan House. So strong was the public's value of democracy during Imperial rule, Governor Gerald Weizel chose not to disband the Chandrilan House. Though debates are largely civil, they sometimes become heated enough to lead to violence. Although Chandrila has little experience with open war, some natives are known to nurse grudges and even attempt assassinations, hence the development of personal weapons such as daggers.