The land of Nestos is fertile for farming and is surrounded by water allowing the city-state to have a great navy and skilled in ship building. The geography and location allows for efficient trade by land or sea. Crafted builders managed to create a man made, advanced canal going completely through the land of Nestos. By doing this, it allows trade to mores accessible. Nestos also has a rang of mountains allowing the army to have a safe defense to other surrounding city states.