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=Kanakans=

The Kanakans are a West Alutran ethnic group found predominantly in the Alutran Steppe. More particularly, they are concentrated in the western portion of the steppe which is known as the Kanakan Steppe for them. Historically, they were a fierce, nomadic people, gradually beginning to settle more permanently with the introduction of agriculture to the steppe in the 1500s. Even today the Kanakans are known for their horsemanship. A majority of Kanakans today live in Ventora, !Avakhtem, and Esharat, with a considerable number still found in Velorenkya.

History
While the Kanakans were not known for invading outside of their traditional range of the western Alutran Steppe, they were fierce warriors able to defend themselves and their nomadic communities. They tended toward relatively small independent communities. As the Ventorans attempted to take control over portions of the west-central steppe, the Kanakans were resistent, leading to an uneasy co-existence for several centuries. With the introduction of agriculture to the steppe in the 1500s, the Kanakans began to settle down, becoming more semi-nomadic and then less nomadic over time.

Known for their horsemanship, many Kanakans were drawn south of the steppe to work for Ventoran ranchers as herdsmen. As an adaptation of the Kanakan voskós (herdsman), the Ventorans called the horse-mounted herdsmen vosqueros which also has some basis in the word for cattle (vaca).

Culture
As a historically nomadic people, horsemanship and are important to the Kanakans. Even before agriculture grew in significance in their traditional ranges on the steppe, the Kanakans raised and herded sheep for clothing and food purposes. Although they tended toward smaller nomadic communities, they became excellent horse-mounted warriors in order to protect themselves as well as move to new areas for grazing and hunting purposes.

Gallery
=Transport in Ventora= Transport in Ventora consists of a network of roads, railways, airports, and waterways for the movement of people and goods within Ventora and, primarily, ports and airports for connecting the country to the rest of the world. The transport system is coordinated by the Public Works Commission, but it is an amalgamation of public and private infrastructure.

Railway transport
While Ventoran railways run to neighbor countries, such as Esharat and Watan, the Ventoran standard gauge, at, requires a for through traffic.

Passenger service
Ventora has a fairly comprehensive standard passenger rail service connecting to many throughout the country.

Since 1992, the country has been expanding under the Tren Rápido moniker. The high-speed network currently connects cities along the south coast and in the southwest. The network has a long-term expansion program to expand into the central regions of the country.

Freight service
Numerous rail companies provide rail service for the movement of goods to almost every corner of the country.

Highways
Highways in Ventora are often privately owned and operated, under concession either from the central or local government.

Waterways
The !West River is a major waterway for transport of goods. This is in addition the the extensive number of ports in Ventora due to its maritime and trade history.