About ARIA * The Manga * The Anime * The PS2 Game * Characters * Aqua * People Neo-Venezia * Other Places * Aqua's Calendar * Professions on Aqua   Aqua　アクア     Hundreds of years before the beginning of the events of ARIA, work began on the planet Mars, to make the planet habitable by humans. It was terraformed and its ice caps were melted to irrigate the dry earth. However, the sea level rose much higher than expected, covering 90% of the planet with water. Thus, it is now affectionately known as the 'Water Planet'.   When people first began to colonise Aqua 150 years ago, they arrived in the area where the city of Neo-Venezia now stands and were placed on the vast array of islands on the planet's surface, according to their nationality on Earth. Due to this, these islands still retain the distinctive cultural flavour of these countries.   A complex network of underground pipes and floating islands in the sky control Aqua's gravity and weather. The planet also has a year twice the length of Man-Home's, with 24 months and seasons which are also twice the length. Aqua's many islands, unspoilt scenery and unpolluted seas attract many visitors from nearby Man-Home (Earth). Thus, one of Aqua's most important industries is tourism. In particular, many tourists flock to Neo-Venezia for its year-round festivals and especially to be given gondola tours by the city's legendary undines.   About Aqua　アクアについて   Neo-Venezia　ネオ・ヴェネシィア   Aqua's main city, and the first area colonized by early settlers on Aqua. A wonderful city to visit at any time of the year, Neo-Venezia has many attractions and places to visit.   Other Places　他   The Neo-Adriatic Sea is home to many islands, which are both home to the warm people of Aqua and touching reminders of Aqua's past. There are many beautiful, unusual and entertaining places to visit.   Aqua's Calendar　アクアの暦   Want to know what goes on in Neo-Venezia? Throughout Aqua's year there are many festivals and events which make wonderful reasons to visit the planet especially at that time.   Professions on Aqua　アクアでの職業   Aqua has several different professions which you won't find on Man-Home; these may be unfamiliar, so here is a guide to them.