Scalding Sands

Scalding Sands (熱砂の国, Nessa no Kuni) is a country in the world of Twisted Wonderland where characters like Kalim Al-Asim, Jamil Viper, and Najma Viper originate from.

Geography
The majority of the territory in the Scalding Sands is covered in deserts. There are also many rivers flowing throughout the country which have since been developed into canals. Its exact location in the world is unknown as of yet.

Climate
The Scalding Sands has an arid tropical climate. In the undeveloped desert regions, temperatures in the day and night vary widely, with night temperatures going as low as 0°C. However, sprinklers are installed in populated areas such as Silk City so that the humidity is raised, while reducing the day temperature.

History
A long time ago, the residents of the Scalding Sands struggled to find water for their daily needs due to the country's sparse rainfall and vast deserts.

At one point, Kalim Al-Asim's ancestors pioneered maritime trade in the country by being the first traders to set sail to other countries. The goods they traded from the Scalding Sands - spices and rural crafts - remain well-known worldwide to this day. The perilious journey was made without the use of accurate nautical maps and it eventually paid off. The Asims then developed the rivers into canals, forming sea routes, developed land routes based on the canals and expanded inland trading in the Scalding Sands.

Silk City was developed by the merchants, including the Asims. Advanced technology was introduced so that the people could have an abundance of potable water. This enabled the population and affluence of the city, as well as its tourism industry, to grow and eventually form the political and economic center of the Scalding Sands today.

Language
The ancient language of the Scalding Sands is not named explicitly in the game, but it is Arabic. The language spoken by the residents today seem to be the same common language spoken everywhere else. It is not known if the ancient language continues to be taught in schools. However, traditional festivals such as the Yasmina River Fireworks Festival (Al'āb Nārīya) seem to also be known locally by their ancient names, as Kalim introduced it with this name before Jamil explains that it is known contemporarily as the Yasmina River Fireworks Festival.

Customs and Traditions
Tea is customary with every meal; residents have a special brew for guests. While they offer super sweet tea to guests as a symbol of luxury, residents also enjoy tea and it is said that they drink 10 cups of tea a day.

Known Residents

 * Kalim Al-Asim
 * Jamil Viper
 * Najma Viper

Silk City
Silk City (絹の街, Kinu no Machi) is a major city in the Scalding Sands which serves as the country's political and economic center, while being a popular tourist destination. It is also physically located in the central region of the Scalding Sands. Traditional architecture which utilises white stone, said to be a material that was more easily accessible than timber for building, is iconic and common in the city. There are many canals that flow through the city, along with sprinklers which serve to cool the daily temperatures. The canals are utilised very frequently as both trading vessels and traditional ferries for both the locals to travel and for tourists to sightsee pass through them.

Silk City is also known for its fine cuisine and seafood. It imports fresh marine products from the coastal regions of the Scalding Sands daily.

Asim Park
Asim Park (アジーム公園, Ajīmu Kōen)

Kalim's Home
Kalim's Home (カリムの家, Karimu no Ie)

Fireworks Bleachers
The Fireworks Bleachers (花火の観覧席, Hanabi no Kanranseki)

Camel Bazaar
Camel Bazaar (ラクダバザール, Rakuda Bazāru)

Zahab Market
Zahab Market (ザハブ市場, Zahabu Ichiba)

Trivia

 * Scalding Sands is based on Agrabah, the main setting of Aladdin. However, much of its cultural details stem from the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai.
 * Magic carpets are Scalding Sands' national treasures.