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'''Shinovar''' is a nation on the western mainland of [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Due to the [[Misted Mountains|mountains]] separating it from the rest of the continent, Shinovar is distinct both ecologically and culturally from the rest of Roshar. Shinovar natives are known as the '''Shin'''.
== Etymology ==
''Shinovar'' is likely derived from the Silver Kingdom ''Shin Kak Nish'', which is derived from [[Ashyn]].{{wob ref|11368}}
== Geography and Ecology ==
* The Shin people are the only group on Roshar who make wine out of grapes.{{wob ref|12890}}
* Cats at one point lived in Shinovar.{{wob ref|14703}}
* In [[The Way of Kings Prime]], Shinovar was named Shinavar, and was known as [[Silnasen]] during the Epoch Kingdoms period. Eventually, Silnasen was made into a city-state in Jah Keved and the modern country was renamed to Shinovar.{{wob ref|7116}}
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