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[i][sub]The island of rural life, humility, and no technology to enslave people or pokemon alike-- all under the auspices of the greater good.

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Bavala is well-known throughout the Akhasia region for it's unique culture. Here, technology is not permitted even under the most strict of circumstances. Trainers who find themselves visiting cannot bring their pokeballs, pokedexes, or other technology with them, as it is considered corrupt and disrespectful to their traditions. While there are many that find Bavala odd, and even extreme, it cannot be denied how beautiful and thriving the island is. The climate is tropical, humid, but being surrounded by the water keeps the temperature wonderful. Around 80% of the island is covered by camellia forests. From November to March, much of the island is red from the camellia flowers.

Pokemon and people live in a unique harmony here-- pollution is hardly an issue, and industries here are farming or creating art such as glassworks, pottery, etc. People will take manual labor jobs from the mainland, but perhaps Bavala's biggest reason for prospering is tourism. All over the world, people come to Bavala to 'get away from it all.' Many 'outsiders' come to even reside in Bavala permanently, where they live happy and fulfilling lives. And yet there are some who leave, and are thus excommunicated from the people forever. 

There is schooling and education on Bavala. A tiny college for the citizens who wish to pursue formal education, many from the mainland come to teach at Bavala for internships and experience.

Finally, many times when trainers want to abandon pokemon, Bavala has become a somewhat common place to do so as it is considered a haven of sorts. As such, many of the pokemon here are widely varied and accustomed to humans.