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Snorida is one of the most populated and most affluent counties in the United States of Antarctica. It was first mapped by a High Penguin named Lonce de Peon, and was named De Snørida due to the snow everywhere and after a festival celebrating snow being held in his hometown. It was lightly inhabited after that, until being officially incorporated much later in 1845. It is known for its many large, influential cities in the USA, many of which have representatives in the South Pole Council, and it is also known as a hotspot for much of the USA's tourism and as a famed location for retirement. Donal Tenorio moved to his estate in Snorida, Peng-a-Puffo, recently, to avoid paying taxes and make behind-the-scenes deals with foreign leaders.

History
Snorida has long been a place for penguins to retire. Before it was ever incorporated in the HPC, retired war generals would move to Snorida, either taking over settlements or having such a profound impact that the settlements were renamed in their honor. Even more cities or towns were founded or renamed in honor of generals or forts that arrived during Colonial Antarctica and forced certain penguins species out of their homes. Examples of this include Painesville, named after Colonial General Paine, and Pearfaceville, which was once named Hacksonville after the HPC General Andy Hackson.

Piami was founded after the dictator Francisco Ferinco took power in Castilla, and it quickly grew to become one of the area's largest cities. Snowlando later grew into a large draw for tourists.

Due to a small majority of Tenorio-lovers in the county, lawmakers are considering renaming Snorida to Tenorida.

Hallatassee
Hallatassee is the county's capital and eighth largest city.

Piami
Piami was founded by immigrants from Cuadra and Caltexico after Francisco Ferinco took over Castilla. It is the county's second largest city, and is still inspired by the tens of thousands of Cuadran and Caltexican immigrants that live there. It was named Piami due to the immigrant's love of pie, and the city still celebrates the Festival de Tartas, the Castillan Festival of Pie, every year.

Snowlando
Snowlando is the county's main source of tourism. Being home to dozens of tourist attractions, from movie studios and nature reserves to large amusement parks, the largest of which is Malt Icey World.

Other Cities

 * Pearfaceville
 * Banpa
 * St. Pufflesburg
 * Lowaleah
 * Port St. Lucky
 * Lake Crab
 * Ft. Laderdole
 * Penrich Pines
 * Hollysnow
 * Mirrormar
 * Painesville
 * O-Berry Springs
 * Frozenwater
 * Pine Bay
 * Piami Gardens
 * Pompom Beach
 * East Pine Beach