Tierrador

Tierrador, officially the Tierradorian Woqalate, is a semi-constitutional monarchy primarily located in Southeastern Crona, along with a chain of islands in the Polynesian Sea, and multiple small overseas island possessions. The country's mainland is bordered to the south by Ceylonia; to the south and west by the Orixtal Sea; to the north by Istrenya and the Songun Sea; and to the west by Asteria. Tierrador's capital is Taisgol, the largest city along with being a major commercial and cultural center; other major urban areas include Qabór, Prisamarina, Sačia, Ambaqwe, Porvaos, Hugo, Topatopaski, Tansher, Santa Cruz. Tierrador is a member of the League of Nations, the CCDO, and the MCC. It is considered a regional power within the Cronan continent, due to its strategic location and very powerful economy.

Tierrador is a with a very high. Because of this, Tierrador is considered amongst one of the most powerful nations in the Cronan continent. It is also considered a melting pot of cultures, due to the large amount of immigration into the nation in the late 70s to the early 90s. It also possesses one of the most powerful economies, with a little over $12 trillion as its GDP. These traits were mainly derived from the influence of Cronan great powers such as Alstin, in which missions from the Alstinian lands to Tierrador caused a rift in the cultural significance of the nation. The country is divided into 25 regions, which equal to an area of 4,154,413 square kilometers, making it the 5th largest nation in the world by area, along with a population of close to 186 million. It is a unitary semi-constitutional monarchy, with all of the federal governmental functions being held in the nation’s capital, Taisgol. Tierrador is a prominent historical center of Cronan art, science and philosophy. It is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, attracting over 76 million people from around the world yearly. It contains landmarks such as various temples dating back to the ancient Songun Civilization, the Palacio de Prosperidad (lit. Palace of Prosperity) in Taisgol, the many luscious and sandy beaches situated across the coastline of the mainland and the Saukhin Islands, the mountainous northwestern region, and the unique pre-colonial architecture across the hilly Songun Coast. Tierrador is a federal republic, consisting of 25 regions and 3 collectivities, with most federal authority sections based in Taisgol, along with a few government agencies based in the historical city of Qabór.

The earliest recorded evidence of human presence in Tierrador began in the Paleolithic era, however not much is known about these early humans. Many indigenous peoples from Alshar migrated through various waterways to the north of Crona, in places such as Varshan, Alpachnia, and the Nysdra Sea. As the decades progressed, these indigenous peoples migrated down to the south of Crona. One of these tribes were known as the Qabór. For close to two thousand years, the Qabór was the sole ruler of the South Cronan Peninsula, taking over modern-day Tierrador, Istrenya, Ceylonia, and parts of Pankara. The Qabór mostly remained in power until the late 1800s, when the eastern portion of the empire was reformed into the Tierradorian Woqalate. After many decades of war and uncertainty, Tierrador was finally reformed into a republic. However, this republic did not last long, as the First Beaver War, which lasted from 1823 to 1830, the nation was once again reformed into an empire, where it was controlled by several conflicting ruling houses, during the Second Beaver War. In 1867, where the House of Woqelee eventually took power, where, except for a brief period during the 20th century, it maintains control of the Woqalate today. During the reign of the House of Oenqer in the 20th century, there were no elections for the head of government, the Qaphenć. Instead, both the Woqala and the Qaphenć was appointed via line of succession, practically making Tierrador a dictatorship. Despite the characteristics of an authoritarian government, quality of life in Tierrador was among the best in Crona. This was due to the various opportunities for wealth presented by the Tierradorian Promise, a term coined by former High Woqala Satala Saunlec in 1943, to describe the many industries and job opportunities based in Tierrador. The 1950s to the 1990s were characterized by a large population boom, as authoritarian High Woqal Pedro Gomez desired to turn the Woqalate into the world's next superpower. Following the 1993 Tierradorian financial crisis, and the reinstatement of the House of Woqelee, Tierrador experienced an economic boom, due to the discovery of oil and many other natural resources. Now, it is a prominent destination for economic and social prosperity.

Etymology
Tierrador has two official names: Tierrador, and Terranóq. The name "Terranóq" originated from the Qabór term "Tier Ma Nóq," which translates roughly to "Land of my land," due to the Terra-Qabór suffix "-nóq" meaning "land of". The reason for the use of Terranóq was to distinguish Qabór land from other tribe lands, as mainly to not cause confusion between hunters from the Qabór and Youkafee nations. Eventually, as parts of the Qabór language were used to develop the Tierradorian language, "Tier Ma Nóq" was eventually merged into one word, the "ma" was omitted and changes in spelling created the word "Terranóq," which is the official name for Tierrador. However, the name "Tierrador" is used by most of the world, as that is what was used by Sarpedonian and Levantine traders in the 19th century.

Tierrador is a combination of the Spanish phrase “Tierra del Oro” (lit. Land of Gold). During the Indigenous Cronan settlement period of the nation's history, the western and central portions were considered sacred lands due to its value in terms of resources and cultural significance. Once the land was discovered by Pelaxia in the late 1600s, the settlers discovered several gold deposits scattered across the Western and Central portions of Tierrador. This led to many conflicts between colonial powers to determine who truly held the rights to the sacred lands. Despite this, Tierrador emerged victorious from said conflicts, and was never settled by a colonial power. However, the nation took advantage of its many riches and began trade with Sarpedonian and Levantine powers, in which they began dubbing the nation "Tierrador."

Aonaali Woqalate
The land that is now Tierrador has been inhabited for thousands of years. The first few thousand years of the nation's history is typically grouped as "Imperial Tierrador." Though it is unclear who created the banner of which the Imperial Tierradorian states fell under, Tierradorian mythology states the existence of the Aonaali Woqalate. The Aonaal ruled the entire South Cronan peninsula, encompassing modern-day Tierrador, Istrenya, Ceylonia, and even parts of Alstin, Arcerion, and The Cape, for close to ten thousand years. The Aonaali Woqalate was a theocratic state, with their main political, economic and societal beliefs stemming from an unknown monotheistic religious following, often leading to many disagreements with the various regions of the Woqalate. The Aonaali were believed to be extremely technologically advanced, leading to theories that the forefathers (or foremothers due to the matriarchal nature of the empire) of the Aonaal were actually a group of extraterrestrial outcasts who were exiled from their home planet to Earth, where they began the unknown religion to appeal to the natives. The Aonaal was an absolute monarchy and a matriarchal society, ruled by a female monarch called the Woqala. While the Aonaal was an absolute monarchy, there has been proof of a legislative body forming sometime around 3600 BC. The official language was Ancient Aonaal, which historians today struggle to decipher the meanings of various Aonaal texts due to the texts being written in an unknown script. Many words from the various Abio languages were believed to have been derived from the Aonaal language.

According to the various anecdotes and cultural myths, the Aonaal were an isolationist empire, and used many unusual socio-political elements in their day-to-day operations. Women were held to a high standard, and considered as the highest rank of Aonaal society, while men were usually considered to be second-class citizens, usually dependent on their wife or mother whenever it came to everyday activities. Despite this, many laws were put in place throughout the existence of the Aonaal outlawing many inhumane practices, such as slavery, torture, and sacrifice, with these laws being heavily enforced throughout Aonaal, the rest of the Imperial Tierradorian era. The Aonaali Woqalate was founded around 4000 BC, though it believed to have dated back to around 12,500 BC, and existed for over 10,000 years, where they then collapsed sometime around 1500 BC. The collapse of the Empire also brought along the disappearance of most evidence of the empire's existence. Because of this, the existence of the Aonaal before 4000 BC is a highly-debated topic throughout Tierradorian society, however, archeologists have discovered the ruins of many ancient structures, with various unique characteristics not linked to the Abio, Qabór or Tierrador Empires, leading to increased belief of the Aonaal's existence.

Early Abio Woqalate
Following the disappearance of the Aonaal around 4,500 years ago, it was unclear when the following inhabitants of Tierrador stepped foot in the nation, however most historians agree that some indigenous peoples from East Alshar and Central/Northern Crona migrated to Tierrador and surrounding areas from 1245 BC - 790 BC. From that point on, the indigenous peoples began establishing settlements. These settlements were usually small, consisting of about 200-250 inhabitants, and were primarily used for hunting, fishing, or agriculture. The hunting and fishing settlements were usually nomadic, where they usually migrated to different parts of Tierrador depending on the season. For example, a hunting settlement focused on Tauçan bison usually stayed at the foot of the Tauçan Mountain Range during the summer months, when the bison migrate down to the lowland areas for their mating season. However, once the summer months ended, both the bison and the hunting settlements would migrate up the mountains, so that the settlements would have a yearly supply of bison.

Some of the settlements were also permanent. These settlements were primarily focused on agriculture, as the season for agriculture is the same no matter what. These types usually were found in the southern and lowland regions of Tierrador, as the climates in those areas allowed for longer growing seasons and ideal crop harvests. The settlements would often interact with other settlements, mostly bartering for goods that they usually cannot produce themselves (e.g. A hunting settlement will trade deer meat to an agricultural settlement in exchange for corn). In most cases, the settlements would even form tribes and cooperate with the settlements in said tribes. These settlements and tribes were all under the banner of the Abio Woqalate, an isolationist kingdom deriving most of its civil, societal, and political characteristics from the ancient Aonaali Woqalate. One of the major tribes were known as the Qabór Tribe and were prominent in Eastern and Southern Tierrador. The Qabór Tribe, for close to a thousand years, expanded its borders to cover all of modern-day Tierrador and even parts of Ceylonia and Istrenya, under the Abio Woqalate banner, until the Qabóri Reform in 62 AD, which marked the beginning of the Qabóri Woqalate along with the Qabóri Common Era. The coastal city of Qabór served as the capital from 164 AD until it was destroyed by Abio warriors in 671 AD, during the Abio-Qabór War. These tribes were (and still are) referred to as the Abio and they were the historical rulers of modern-day Tierrador.

Qabóri Woqalate
The Qabóri Woqalate was the third indigenous Woqalate depicted in the Imperial Tierradorian era. According to historians, the Woqalate was founded on April 9, 62 AD, also marking the beginning of the Qabóri Common Era and the Qabóri Calendar, due to the implementation of the Qabóri Reform and the Qabóri Tribe "breaking away" from the confines of the Abio Empire. This significant event led to the establishment of a centralized and organized political system, laying the foundations for the Qabóri Woqalate's rise to power. Similar to the Abio Woqalate, the nation was ruled by a Woqala, an absolute monarch, and most of the Qabóri settlements were built on agriculture, hunting and fishing. For centuries, the empire engaged in an ongoing war with the Abio, starting in 261 AD and continuing until 677 AD. The conflict with the Abio was marked by territorial disputes, military confrontations, and periods of intense hostility between the two empires. This prolonged conflict heavily influenced the Qabori Woqalate's policies, shaping its military strategies and socio-political landscape during this era.

The Qabóri Reform also marked the founding of the imperial capital of Qabór (named after the Qabóri people). From 150 AD to 274 AD, Qabór was the largest city in the world, with a population of 156,000, built on the coast of the Songun Sea, making it easier for maritime trade to occur. This also marked the beginning of international relations with other countries, in which the Qabóri Woqalate would begin trade with other countries, as opposed to the Abio Woqalate's policy of isolationism, derived completely from the ancient Aonaali Woqalate. During the Abio-Qabór War, Abio warriors raided and destroyed the capital city of Qabór in 675 AD during a fierce battle with the Qabóri defense forces. This catastrophic event had profound implications for the empire, leading to political upheaval and social turmoil within its borders. Despite this, the Qabóri did not surrender, instead launching massive raids of Abio cities and settlements, completely destroying the integrity of the Abio Empire. By 677 AD, the lands claimed by the Abio Woqalate were now under the banner of the Qabóri Woqalate. The ruling government of the Qabóri Woqalate implemented various socio-economic policies, reversing many of the Abio-Aonaal policies. The new Qabóri policies were regarded as the first case of successful equal rights implemented in a modern-day society, with all of these policies still holding true in the modern-day Tierradorian Republic. From 62 AD to 1733 AD, then again from 1823 to 1867, the Qabóri Woqalate was ruled by several ruling dynasties: Qwahakee, Abamo, Qhamahee, Erboq, Shchapha'qa, and the Havqanoq. During the Qwahakee, Abamo, and Qhamahee Dynasties, the Qabóri Woqalate warred constantly with the Abio Woqalate. These wars led to the mass territorial expansion of the Qabóri Woqalate, and the dwindling of the Abio Woqalate. These wars were called the Abio Wars, and began in 62 AD after the Qabóri Reform and the seceding of the Qabóri Tribe from the Abio Woqalate, and lasted until the burning of Qabór in 675 and the Obshqal, which was the final offensive led by the Qabóri Woqalate from 675 AD to 679 AD, which brought the Qabóri Woqalate to its territorial peak.

Following the Obshqal, the Qabóri Woqalate was considered a regional superpower throughout ancient Crona. During the early years of Qabór, the Empire directly traded with the North Songun Civilization, bartering for goods not typically found in the Qabóri Woqalate, and relying on the Civilization for assistance during the Abio Wars, which helped the Qabóri greatly. After the fall of the North Songun Civilization, the Qabóri began establishing vassal states in what is now Kelekona, Arcerion and Istrenya. These vassals were created as a means to keep a strong influence over South Crona without barring the responsibility of governing the large amount of land, which was considered impractical at the time. Following Aster's expedition in the 1380s, the Qabóri Woqalate began international trade and commerce with the Occidental World, leading to the creation of the Qabóri Trading Company (now VTBC) along with Burgoignesc traders in 1412, boosting the Qabóri economy hundred-fold. Despite the newfound economic success, the Qabóri Woqalate under the Lebhonq Dynasty would be the last of the Qabóri banner. From 1689 to 1733, the reduction of the Qabóri Empire's territory led to the political and economic structure to completely collapse. The Kingdom of Bogocía broke away from the Qabóri Woqalate in 1631, led by the Oro Dynasty. Despite this, many elements of the Qabóri Woqalate still remained within the independent kingdom, such as the use of the Qabóri Calendar and the complex bureaucratic structure of the former empire.

During the reign of Woqala Aphía V and Anteria I under the Shchapha'qa Dynasty, Qabór’s power and territory reduced heavily from its peak in the 1200s. This was at the point where diplomatic relationships and commerce with fellow Cronan power Alstin began, along with the colonial endeavors of Cartadania taking modern-day Ceylonia and Aracadó (the latter of which would be reclaimed in the early 1910s following the Inso-Terra War) from Qabór. Following the beginning of the 18th century, the residents of the Qabóri Woqalate grew increasingly apathetic towards the ruling dynasty, attitudes that have never before been witnessed throughout the history of Imperial Tierrador. In 1724, the Auqali Region declared its independence from the Tierradorian Empire. This was not approved by the Woqala, who declared war on the breakaway region and began the first Auqali Revolution. The violent revolution lasted for 5 years and resulted in the economic and military resources of the Qabóri Woqalate being drained, leading to increased taxation on unrepresented civilians, leading to increased public unrest. Because of this unrest, a young student named Aubo Šoqa led a group of fellow students across the streets of Qabór for a demonstration against the Woqala. These demonstrations would occur every day, and would soon lead to the Qabór Massacre in 1732, where the Imperial Army opened fire on the students after one of the demonstrations got violent. In April 1733, Šoqa, along with many close acquaintances, convinced the Imperial Army to mutiny against the Woqala, beginning the Revolution of 1733. The revolution lasted for 7 months, with the Tierrador Charter being ratified in November of 1733.

Late 18th Century to Mid-19th Century
Following the Revolution of 1733 and the the ratifying of the Tierrador Charter, the Tierradorian Empire was formally dissolved and the nation was an morphed into two new nations, the Tierradorian Confederate Republic, with Aubo Šoqa serving as president, and the Western Republic, which governed over the regions of Tulangia, Ulunkheria, Alcosky, Qazrogzo, and Undursky. Little changed procedurally as while the Tierrador Charter stated that the nation was a union of seventeen independent regions with the same rights as a sovereign nation, only three of the seventeen regions possessed said powers and rights. The Auqali Republic was not technically considered part of the Tierradorian Confederation, rather a full sovereign, independent nation, with its own military and political interests. The other two regions, Arrecife and Bogocía were considered semi-independent, however still governed from central government. The central government, while in theory did not possess much power, still acted as an authoritarian regime and attempted to suppress many laws and ideas coined by the regions. However, these endeavors were never successful.

The Tierradorian Confederation was considered weak and unstable, and the Tierrador Charter and its contents were not considered a true frame of government. The central government had no true power over the regions, leading regions like Auqali and Arrecife to declare themselves independent without any real resistance from the central government. The leader of the Confederation was appointed by the governors of the regions, and had no true power, either, serving as a figurehead for the entire nation and was only consulted to for international relations, therefore expressing fact that there was no true need for a leader in Taisgol. This form of government continued on for about 60 years until 1796, when Robert Derša, the governor of the Las Rozas Region, attempted to declare the Region independent, as he felt that the Confederation was holding his region back from prosperity. This was met with an unusual response, the fourteen other regions united to send their regional militias to Las Rozas to ”dissuade” Derša from declaring independence. Eventually, this led to the First Beaver War, which lasted from 1796 to 1823.

During the First Beaver War, Derša sent his militia to Aracadó and Polelu, completely overwhelming their armies and annexing them both in 1797. After that, the militia was sent towards Taisgol, as he believed that if he could take over the city, it was possible for him to overtake the entire nation and dissolve the confederation. In December of 1797, Taisgol was invaded by Las Rozas. The invasion did not last long, as the newly expanded Las Rozas militia was able to overwhelm and destabilize the Taisgol Army in a matter of weeks. After the militia entered the city and Taisgol was annexed by Las Rozas, Robert Derša relocated the new base of operations to Taisgol and formally dissolved the Tierradorian Confederation, creating the Union of Las Rozas in its place. Following that, he received the Tierrador Charter and burned it in front of the Palacio de Prosperidad, signaling a new movement in the history of the nation. The rest of the regions eventually joined the union either by coercion or full military force, except for the three independent regions. Alóqal and Opharez, however, possessing an advantage in being separated from the Union by the independent Arrecife, opted to not join the Union, and even with coercion and threats of military force, Derša was aware of Arrecife not allowing an invasion of the Western Regions through their land. The only way for an Invasion of Alóqal was for Derša’s militia to travel around the Porvaos Region, which, while possible, was extremely difficult in terms of logistics.

Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century
As the nation was entering the second stage of the First Beaver War, the Tierradorian population steadily grew increasingly more apathetic towards the Derša-led republic. The delaying of the inevitable war with Alóqal led many Tierradorians to question the credibility of his leadership, and despite the many threats made against dissidents by the Imperial Army, the Tierradorian people began demonstrations within the streets of many Tierradorian cities, most notably Taisgol. Eventually, on September 16, 1805, Derša made the decision to sacrifice the extra resources of traveling around Porvaos in order to reach the Alóqal Region, and launched a full-scale invasion of the independent nation. The invasion did not last long, as the significantly more technologically-advanced Imperial Army quickly crushed the Alóqali defenses. On October 2, 1805, Alóqal and Opharez were admitted into the Tierradorian Republic as the ninth and tenth regions of the nation. Following the invasion of both regions, it allowed for Robert Derša to cement his status as the dictator of the Tierradorian Republic. However, his reign would not last as he would die in 1811 from an unknown illness. His successor, Mathew Qonerma, would become the next autocratic leader of Tierrador. Though his reign lasted longer than his predecessor, Qonerma's time in office was also short-lived. Growing disparity within the newly-founded regions of the Tierradorian Republic, as most of the funding from the federal government was based off of what the regions could contribute, whereas most regions were not able to produce many resources deemed valuable by Qonerma's government. Not only this, but the growing disagreements with the Kingdom of Bogocía along with the Republic of Auqali, two regions that were regarded as crucial to the survival of the Qonerma-led Tierrador, only sped up the eventual fall of the Republic. On May 9, 1823, the Qabóri Guard, the de facto military force of the former Qabóri Woqalate, stormed the Palace of Prosperity in Taisgol. This began the Revolution of 1823, which lasted until August of the same year, and resulted in the death of Mathew Qonerma, the fall of the Tierradorian Republic, and the end of the first Beaver War.

Following the Revolution of 1823, the Qabóri Guard declared the return of Imperial Qabór. Qavlan I, a senior member of the Qabóri Guard and the matriarch of the Havqanoq Dynasty, implemented herself as the Woqala of the newly-reformed Woqalate. Qavlan I began her reign by invading, conquering, and admitting the Kingdom of Bogocía back into the Qabóri Woqalate. She would then also implement various policies of devolution, which included the return of the historical Qoyalets (provinces) of the Qabóri Woqalate, though as a second-tier subdivision, below the regions. Following the death of Qavlan I in 1831, many revisions to the Woqalate Charter took place, which saw the introduction of many modern bureaucratic institutions, including Imperial and Tribunal Courts, the Qangreč, and the Tribunal Executive Offices. This was referred to as the Second Qabóri Reformation and shaped the Woqalate into what it is now. The Havqanoq also opened up the Woqalate to international relations and trade, along with the conquering of many island colonies. The biggest impact of this era would be the heightened positive relationship with fellow Cronan power Alstin. Much of modern-day Tierradorian culture and way of life has a large amount of Alstinian influence, especially within the eestern regions, due to their close proximity to the nation. Diplomatic relations began in 1849 when newly-coronated Woqala Saqula II visited Alstin City, and met with the Alstinian Parliament to propose a free trade deal. Qabór also began relations with Arcerion and Kiravia. While the Havqanoq Dynasty were well-respected by the international community, the people of the Qabóri Woqalate did not respond positively to the various policies from the Havqanoq. In 1867, members of the Qabóri Guard mutinied against Woqala Qavlan II, exiling her to the independent dominion of La Plazal, where she lived out the rest of her life. The Second Beaver War was fought between sympathizers of the Havqanoq Dynasty and the newly-founded Woqelee Dynasty, who claimed to fight for the people of the Woqalate. The war was one of the bloodiest conflicts in Tierradorian history, and it lasted from 1867 to 1874, and resulted in the House of Havqanoq being overthrown, and the implementation of the Tierradorian Woqalate, with its capital based in Taisgol rather than Qabór.

Under Woqala Qyulei II, the main goal of the Tierradorian Woqalate was to return to the traditional borders of the ancient Qabóri Woqalate, which included the borders of eastern Tierrador and the struggling Western Republic. In 1874, Tierrador invaded the Western Republic, beginning the Western War. The Western War would last for five years, and resulted in the coerced admission of the five western regions into the Tierradorian Woqalate. This war would strain the newly-established relationship with Alstin, as the United Republic was one of the parties fighting against Woqelee Tierrador in the Second Beaver War. They feared that the growing Tierradorian state would come knocking at their door at any moment following the Western War. This lead to the leaders of both nations meeting once again, in 1885, this time in Taisgol. The Alstinians were reassured that any aggression against them would not occur, however the nation still acted with caution in any interaction with Tierrador. The 1880s were also a time of growing influence from Coscivian culture, as the close proximity with Kiravian settlements and the former Kiravian colony of Paulastra brought along consistent Coscivian immigration to Tierrador. Eventually, many of Tierrador's major cities contained a large Coscivian population, expecially in the midwestern regions of the country. Meanwhile, many issues brought upon by the independent republics of Arrecife and Porvaos were the roots of increasing concern within the Woqalate. Arrecife's economy had been on the decline for several decades prior to the turn of the 19th century, and many feared that Arrecife would attempt to "expand its horizons." In an 1892 letter to Woqala Qyulei III, Arrecife President Yordán Hernandez all but guaranteed an attack from Arrecife. In early 1893, Qyulei ordered the first invasion of the Arrecife Republic. Despite outnumbering the Arrecife Militia three to one, the Tierradorian offensives failed, due to poor planning from the Taisgol commanders. Following this, on April 7, 1893, Qyulei abdicated the throne out of humiliation, and was replaced by her younger sister, Woqala Saku. Immediately after taking the throne, Saku reorganized the Tierrador Militia, renaming it to the Tierrador Armed Forces, and signed into effect a law of for all residents aged 18 to 23. Because of this, thousands of students began protesting in the streets of Qabór, as they did not wish to live in fear of having to risk their lives for Tierrador. Despite these demonstrations, the law remained in effect until 1971. On July 13, 1893, following the reforms, Woqala Saku ordered a second offensive against the Arrecife Republic. Unlike the last invasion, this one was quite successful, lasting only four months, and ended with the defeat of the Arrecife Militia and Hernandez's regime.

After the Arrecife conflict, Woqala Saku began working towards friendly diplomatic relations with overseas powers such Kiravia and Caphiria. Saku met with the leaders of both countries on several occasions from 1894 to 1895, and shortly after, embassies between the nations were constructed in Qabór.

Great Wars and Beyond
Despite the newfound relations with Kiravia and Caphiria, Tierrador remained neutral during the First Great War, which lasted from 1896 to 1902. Many Tierradorians felt that the country had an obligation to fight alongside its allies, however, Woqala Saku was firm on her stance that armed conflict with global powers, especially given the domestic situations at the time (i.e. Insurgencies in the western regions, skirmishes in Winnecomac, and illicit trading from the Auqali Republic), was not needed or wanted by the Woqalate. This angered many Tierradorian residents, many of which began to show their already-high frustrations with the House of Woqelee. Benito Cruz-Morales, the fourth governor of the Republic of Auqali & Sonaxa, saw this as an opportunity to begin integrating surrounding areas into the Auqali regime. The heightened trade of illicit substances, such as copium, loreium, marijuana, and cocaine, began to raise suspicions from the Imperial Government back in Qabór. In 1907, Saku established the Imports and Exports Regulation Authority (IERA). The IERA's main purpose was to control any products or items imported into the Woqalate, in order to deter and eventually reduce illegal activity across Tierradorian borders. Despite this, drug mafias funded by the Auqali Republic managed to bypass the heightened border security with Tierrador through guerrilla tactics and careful placement of illegal goods in their modes of transporation. This would begin a domino effect which culminated in the 1909 Čahaaga checkpoint incident, in which IERA agents were captured and held hostage at the border checkpoint near Čahaaga, Auqali. The following year, on February 7, 1910, Saku would declare war on Auqali & Sonaxa. Much similar to the Invasion of Arrecife almost twenty years prior, the invasion was swift, with the Auqali Army being overwhelmed by the intense and clever guerrilla tactics of the Tierrador Armed Forces. On January 31, 1911, Auqali and Sonaxa were annexed by the Tierradorian Woqalate. Despite the swift victory, Tierrador still experienced mass casualties, causing outrage against Saku and the House of Woqelee. Civil unrest occurred across several Tierradorian major cities, with lower and middle class Tierradorians determined to take down the House of Woqelee. On October 3, 1911, two hundred Armed Forces personnel, led by former Qabóri Guard sergeant Auno Sanléc, led a coup d'etat against the House of Woqelee. They stormed the Woqelee Palace in Qabór, where the members of the House of Woqelee members were forced out of the Palace and exiled to La Plazal.

Following the storming of the Woqelee Palace, Sanléc crowned himself as the first male monarch in Tierradorian history, renaming the position to High Woqal, signifying the moral victory he believed to have gained after overthrowing the House of Woqelee. 1911 began the Oenqer Dynasty of Tierrador. Sanléc's reign was regarded as "uneventful," as no major global events that involved Tierrador took place during his reign as High Woqal. One of the most notable policies implemented by Sanléc included the various land reforms that he signed into effect via Crown Order. The reforms would last for forty years and saw the beginning of agricultural subsidies. The continued support for these policies throughout the Oenqeri Tierrador period earned the ruling dynasty the nickname "the Farming Dynasty," due to the agriculture-focused policies enacted throughout the 20th century. On April 6, 1931, Sanléc suffered a near-fatal heart attack, and was temporarily removed from the throne in order to give him time to recover. In his place was Home Officer Nathan Krauža. Krauža had garnered a reputation of being "Tierrador-first," encouraging many to consider whether they are benefitting the Woqalate, which had led many to believe that Krauža would be selected as the successor should Sanléc die. However, when Sanléc suffered a second heart attack and was on the brink of death, he announced that the throne would be given to his daughter, Satola Sanléc, rather than Krauža. Enraged, Krauža punched the High Woqal in the chest, triggering a third heart attack, killing him immediately. After this incident, Krauža was arrested by the Woqalate Guard and sentenced to life in prison.

High Woqala Satala Sanléc ascended to the throne as the second monarch of the Oenqeri Dynasty in 1931, at the beginning of a pivotal time throughout Tierrador's history. During her reign, the presence of Tierrador on the international stage grew exponentially, boosting the nation's economy.

1939 Milk Crisis

Potential aggression in the Second Great War around 1936 that broke Tierrador’s neutrality (?)

Second Great War involvement (1936–1940)

Woqala Sanléc II (1931–1953)

Occidental Cold War

Reign of Pedro Gomez (1953–1983)

South Cronan Narco Wars (1959–1989) - Istrenyan Crisis (1959–1961) - Akwachee War (1964–1965) - Mosquito War (1965–1970) - Sonaxa War (1971–1973) - Cowboy Crisis (1979–1983)

Nathan Hauqač

Cronan-Tierrador relations under Hauqač

1988 Healthcare Crisis

Woqelee Reinstatement (1989)

1993 Financial Crisis

2003 Election scandal and La Plazal Riots

2006 Agricultural Shortage

Another Election Fraud Scandal and 2014 Pan-Tierradorian Riots

Some smaller shit from 2016–2027

Geography
Tierrador is a large nation, encompassing a landmass equal to 4,154,413km², with its coastline on the Songun Sea being around 1,300 km, and its coastline on the Orixtal Sea being more than double than the Songun, at about 2,750 km. Tierrador is one of the largest nations in South Crona, and its position on both the Songun and Orixtal Seas grant it a very important role in South Cronan politics. Mount Ypsál, on the La Plazal Island Region, is the highest peak in Tierrador, at 4,015 meters high. Tierrador lies between latitudes 23° and 10° N and longitudes ??° And ??° W. The nation is very hilly and mountainous in the center and northern borderlands, with the Qálheq Range in the north and the Tauçan, Šocan and Wečas Ranges towards the middle. The rest of the country consists of lowland terrain. There are three main rivers that run through Tierrador; the Rio Solo and Rio Platino in the east, and the Rio Azul in the west. On the east, Tierrador is bordered by Ceylonia; on the south, it is bordered by the Orixtal Sea; on the northwest, through the Qálheq Mountain Range, it is bordered by Istrenya; and finally it is bordered by _____ to the west. Along the Qálheqs in the Qaleqa Region, there are three small exclave towns (Šuhek, Zaranza, and Poqan) all completely surrounded by Istrenya.

Tierrador consists of many unique flora, including various species of magnolia, rhododendron, cane, palm, and oak, among others. Fauna of the nation is also diverse, encompassing a plethora of amphibian species, reptiles such as the Orixtal anole, the venomous Qazrogzo pit viper, and the large Tierradorian alligator, mammals like the Cronan black bear, the cottontail rabbit and the northern armadillo, and birds such as the blue-crested čaqo and the Holčaq parakeet.

Climate and environment
Tierrador is a diverse meteorological region with numerous climatic zones, including temperate, sub-tropical, tropical and arid – though the nation generally has a reputation as hot and humid, with long summers and short, mild winters. Most of Tierrador – except for the areas of higher elevations and areas near the western, southern and some northern fringes – encompass a humid subtropical climate zone. Crops grow readily in the lowland areas of Tierrador due to the climate consistently providing ideal growing seasons of at least six months before the first frost.

Tierrador’s hottest months are the northern hemisphere summer months (June, July, August). In the more lowland regions, temperatures usually reach around 32°C (91°F), but in the mountainous areas and the northern regions, average temperatures reach a much cooler 29°C (84°F). The coldest months are December, January and February, where temperatures can get as low as -4°C (23°F) up in the mountains and 1°C (34°F). The hottest temperature ever recorded was 45°C (113°F) on July 14, 1995 in Las Mesas, Arrecife, while the coldest temperature was recorded at -32°C (-27°F) on January 2, 1981 at the Roqas Observatory in the Qalhéq mountains in the Qaleqa Region. Extreme weather has become more frequent in Tierrador, with four times the number of reported heat waves as in the 1950s. Of the ten warmest years ever recorded in the nation, twelve of them have occurred since 2004.

Biodiversity and conservation
Tierrador is amongst one of the most biodiverse nations in Crona and in the world. There are close to 11,000 vascular plants, and 1,200 flowering plants in the Saukhin Islands, Sonaxa, La Plazal and Acosta, with several of the 1,200 number occurring in the mainland, though not as many as the islands. There are 446 mammal species, 732 birds, 276 reptiles, 243 amphibians, and 84,000 insect species.

Tierrador was one of the first countries to implement a regulatory service regarding national parks. The National Parks Development Authority (NPDA) is the governing body for 56 national parks across Tierrador, and hundreds of federally organized parks, forests, and federally-recognized Protected Wildlife Areas (PWA), which are organized and funded by the NPDA, along with many other organizations. The federal government owns close to a quarter of land throughout the nation, prominently located in the western regions. These are referred to as “Federal Land” and are typically protected, but some areas are leased for various activities, such as oil drilling, cattle ranching, mineral extraction, timber mining and processing, agriculture, and military operations.

Environmental issues in Tierrador include debates on oil usage, nuclear energy, air and water pollution, wildlife protection, logging, deforestation, and climate change. The Environmental Regulation Authority (ERA) was created in 1964 through executive order by former autocrat Pedro Gomez to regulate greenhouse emissions and ensure that Tierrador would be a leader in the usage of renewable and clean energy. The Emissions Act of 1974 along with the Wilderness Protection Act of 1977 were two major bills that improved the quality of the Tierradorian environment. Tierrador ranks amongst the highest in the world in terms of best quality environment, due to the steps it takes in environmental protection.

Government and Politics
The government of Tierrador is a unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy, which also includes many elements of a direct democracy with its government center in Taisgol. It operates under a constitutional framework that emphasizes democratic principles, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights. The executive power is vested in the Woqala, who is decided via hereditary line of succession. The Woqala then appoints the Qaphenć following their victory in a popular-vote election, which is held every four years. The Woqala also appoints eight Executive Council members, along with a Cabinet of Secretaries for the various Offices to assist in the administration of government affairs. Legislative authority is held by a unicameral Parliament, known as the Qangreč, comprising of 420 elected representatives from various political parties. The judiciary functions independently and interprets the laws of the Republic. Since 1994, all of these branches operate under a checks and balances system, where all three branches take measures to balance out the powers vested in each other in order to ensure a safe and fair political environment, and to prevent one branch from taking too much power in the nation. The nation has a multi-party system, with regular elections taking place every five years to ensure a competitive political landscape. The nation's government focuses on promoting social welfare, economic development, and environmental sustainability, while upholding the principles of equality, justice, and freedom for all its citizens.

Executive
The executive branch of Tierrador is responsible for the administration and governance of the country. The executive branch is headed by both the Woqala, a typically-female monarch apppointed via line of succession, and the Qaphenć, who is elected into office via universal suffrage. This branch carries out various roles to ensure the smooth functioning of the government and the implementation of policies. The Woqala serves as the ceremonial head of state and is responsible for representing Tierrador domestically and internationally. The Woqala is decided by the hereditary line of succession and serves as the highest-ranking official in the executive branch. They often perform ceremonial duties, such as hosting state visits, delivering speeches on important occasions, and representing the nation in diplomatic negotiations. The Woqala also has the power to appoint and dismiss government officials, including ministers, ambassadors, and judges. The Qaphénc, on the other hand, holds the position of the head of government in Tierrador. The role of the Qaphénc is to assist the Woqala in overseeing the day-to-day administration of the country and manage the implementation of government policies. The Qaphénc works closely with other ministers and government officials to coordinate activities across various departments. The Qaphénc (at this time, Angelina Šaphiana) is responsible for setting the government's agenda, proposing legislation, and making executive decisions.

Legislative
The Tierradorian legislative branch is a unicameral chamber called the Qangreč. It is comprised of approximately 420 representatives elected by universal suffrage every five years from all 25 regions based off the population of each region. The Qangreč is usually tasked with drafting and adopting federal law, assisting in appointing the Qaphenć (head of government), holding hearings to inform the legislative process, conducting investigations to oversee the executive branch, and serving as the voice of the Tierradorian people and the regions in the federal government. The legislative process in Qangreč involves the introduction, discussion, and voting on proposed laws. Members bring forth bills, which undergo committee review and public hearings before reaching the floor for debate. The Qangreč encourages open dialogue and encourages members to articulate their perspectives, allowing for thorough deliberations. The Qangreč is designed to be a diverse and inclusive institution, reflecting the varied demographics and interests of the Tierradorian population. Its membership comprises individuals from different regions, communities, and political parties, aiming to ensure fair representation and foster democratic decision-making.

Federal subdivisions
Tierrador is divided into 25 fully devolved regions, which are then separated into 101 provinces, all represented in the Qangreč, the legislative body of Tierrador. The body of the Qangreč is made up by representatives determined by the populations of the provinces. Each of these regions were admitted over a 50-year period, whether by peaceful means or by invasion and coercion. These regions function as their own nations, where they are allowed to govern over their respective provinces, have their own parliaments and justice systems. They also possess partial fiscal autonomy, being able to create their own budgets and allocate resources for their Gross Domestic Products. In terms of defense, the Tierradorian regions have their own Regional Guard, which in turn is a division of the Tierradorian Defense Forces, and in the event of an armed conflict on Tierradorian soil, the Federal Government can temporarily dissolve and allow the regions to take control against the enemy.

Politics
Tierrador is a unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy. The nation is considered a hybrid regime. There are close to 120 political parties across the 25 regions and 101 provinces of the nation, however, only 11 are represented on the national political circuit. The nation declares itself to be an "indivisible, secular, democratic, and social monarchy". The constitution provides for a separation of powers and proclaims Tierrador’s "attachment to the Rights of All and the principles of National Sovereignty as defined by the Proclamation of 1867". Until the end of the Second Beaver War and the ratifying of the Constitution of 1867, the Qabóri Woqalate was an absolute matriarchal monarchy, meaning that the Woqala possessed all power over the Qabóri government and day-to-day operations. After 1867, however, the Woqala's powers were reduced, meanwhile the Qaphenć's powers were added onto significantly. Despite this, the Woqala still holds quite a lot of power, mostly sharing the responsibilities of running the Woqalate with the Qaphenć.

Demographics
The Tierradorian Census Office reported an estimate of 185,786,393 residents as of April 9, 2030. As of March 2032, that number has been estimated at 191,053,145 residents, an almost 6 million increase. Tierrador is the world's 9th most populous nation, and the third most populous nation in Crona, behind Varshan and Paulastra. Tierrador is a rapidly growing nation, with a net gain of 1 person per minute, or 1,440 people per day. In 2029, 56% of Tierradorians age 18 and over were married, 7% were widowed, 16% were divorced, and 21% had never been married. In 2031, the total fertility rate for the Tierradorian Republic stood at 2.1 children per women, and it is estimated that the average household in the nation consists of two or more children. It has been estimated that about 21% of all children live in a single-parent household, with 11% living with the mother and 10% with the father, as of 2029.

The Tierradorian Woqalate is an extremely diverse nation, with 21 ancestry groups having more than 1 million self-reported members. Qabóri-Tierradorians, who typically report ancestry from the Qabóri Nation of Indigenous Cronans, Coscivian, Polynesian, Sarpedonian, and Levantine, form the largest racial and ethnic group within the nation at 41.4%, or almost 77 million Tierradorians. Indigenous Cronans, referred to as the Abio Nations, make up 27.2% (about 50.5 million) and are the second-largest group in Tierrador. Coscivians make up 18.1% (33.6 million) of the total population and are the third-largest group in Tierrador. Ænglish-origin Tierradorians (mostly from Alstin, Arcerion, and Urcea), make up 11.7 million Tierradorians and are 6.3% of the total population. Tierradorians with ancestry from all areas of the Audonian continent are typically recognized within the same group, referred officially as Audonian-Tierradorian. This group makes up almost 9 million Tierradorians and make up 4.8% of the population. Half of the Audonian community reported origin from Daxia, with the rest usually reporting ancestry to Metzetta, Pursat, Peshabiwar, and Huoxia. The remaining 2.2%, or 4.1 million, were reported as "other." In 2030, it was reported that the median age for Tierradorians population was 27.5 years.

Language
Tierrador has two de facto official languages standardized by its nationality law and naturalization process: Tierradorian and Terra Ænglish, a Tierradorian regional dialect of Ænglish. Despite this, there are several languages spoken throughout different regions of the country. Most of these languages are Abio indigenous languages, and 16 of the 25 regions declare one or more Abio language as an official language. Kiravic Coscivian and Cartadanian are very prominent in the midwest and southeast region of the country, with Coscivian being spoken by 35 million residents and Cartadanian being spoken by 16 million Tierradorians. Aracadó is the only region in Tierrador to declare Cartadanian as an official language, along with Gaston Province in Las Rozas and Chauakee and Isban provinces in Auqali having Cartadanian as an official language. Most Tierradorian schools only offer classes in Tierradorian and Terra Ænglish, however in areas with an allowing budget, classes are also taught in various languages to those who need it. It is required, however, that all Tierradorians learn Tierradorian and Terra Ænglish, and usually both languages are taught from grades 1 to 4.

According to the TCS for 2020, 126 million spoke only Tierradorian at home. The second-highest number was Terra Ænglish, spoken by 34 million within their residence. The remaining numbers were Coscivian (8 million), Cartadanian (6 million), Daxian (4 million), Caphiric Latin (3 million), Qabóri (2 million), Lebhan (1 million), and Pukhtu (1 million).

Immigration
Tierrador has one of the largest immigrant populations in the world, with 24,873,601 residents originating from a foreign country. In 2028, on top of the 25 million immigrant number, there were 43,985,203 Tierradorian-born second-generation immigrants, accounting for 37% of the total population. The bulk of the 25 million number originated from Alstin, Ceylonia, Kiravia, and Istrenya. In 2027, out of the Tierradorian foreign-born population, 61% were fully-nationalized lawful residents (15,172,897), 22% were lawful permanent residents (5,472,192), 15% were lawful temporary residents (3,731,040), and the remaining 2% were unauthorized immigrants (497,472).

Religion
''What do your country's people believe in religiously, if anything? How many groups are there?''

Education
State-funded education is free of charge and required for children from ages 5 to 18. Students go through 12 years of schooling with the option of attending university for 4-8 years, depending on the career pathway in which they choose. The nationally enforced curriculum, the Terranóq Plán le Stúdoq (TPS), is taught to students from grades 1 to 10. Students are then required take the Standard Abilities Exam (SAE) in the summer between grades 10 and 11, where they are scored on a range from 500 to 2000. Upon taking the SAE and the completion of the TPS pathway, students then spend grades 11 and 12 being tested on real world activities, such as public speaking, economics, finances, etc. Once they complete secondary education, students take part in a graduation ceremony, usually sponsored by the local government, and are recommended various universities based off of their skill level and choice of career. The literacy rate in Tierrador is 98%, however Tierradorians rank middle of the pack when it comes to education, due to high levels of corruption and many local schools that focus on the prioritization of non-educational activities, such as sports.

Tierrador has many private and public institutions of higher education. There are close to 12,000 local community colleges with generally more open admission policies, shorter academic programs, and lower tuition. Tierrador spends one of the highest amounts on education per student than any nation in the world, spending an average of $9,794 per year on public elementary and secondary school students in the 2026–2027 school year. As for public expenditures on higher education, Tierrador spends more per student than the global average, and more than almost all nations in combined public and private spending. Tierradorian public universities are jointly-administrated by the regional and provincial governments, and usually do not charge much for tuition. Private universities, on the other hand, are administrated by an independent organization, typically a religious or international organization, and they are normally very difficult to be admitted into and charge high numbers for tuition. 71% of Tierradorian university students attend a public university or college, while the remaining 19% attend a private university or college.

Culture and Society
Culture in Tierrador is very diverse and mixed, consisting of cultures from around the world, but predominantly from Crona, Great Kirav and Audonia. Tierrador is considered a “melting pot” of cultures, with over 150 languages being recorded throughout Tierradorian history. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is an Occidental culture largely derived from a number of factors including: the nation's key commercial location centered in South Crona, its rapidly changing history, going from an Empire to an authoritarian regime, and back to a traditional liberal democracy, and its status as a major power, traditions originating from foreign immigrants from nations such as Kiravia and Alstin, and cultural practices stemming back several centuries to the days of the Qabór Empire and the Abio Nations.

Tierradorians have traditionally been characterized by a unifying belief in an "Tierradorian creed" emphasizing liberty, equality under the law, democracy, social equality, property rights, and a preference for limited government. Individualism, having a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and altruism are also cited values. According to a 2026 study by the Charities Aid Foundation, Tierradorians donated 1.73% of total GDP to charity, the highest in the world by a large margin. Tierrador is home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, traditions, and values, and exerts major cultural influence on a global scale, with the phenomenon being termed Tierradorization. As such, the Tierradorian Republic is considered a cultural superpower. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is described as an Occidental culture mixed with South Cronan indigenous culture, most notably Qabór and Tauçan, with the addition of many smaller Abio Nations (Youkafee, Polelu, Tounakee, Abamo, etc.). Coscivian culture is very large in Tierrador as well, with many characteristics of Tierradorian culture being derived from Kiravia, such as architecture and linguistics.

Recent immigration from Alshar, Sarpedon, and Levantia has added to a cultural mix that has been described as a homogenizing melting pot, and a heterogeneous salad bowl, with immigrants contributing to, and often assimilating into, mainstream Tierradorian culture. The Tierradorian Promise, a speech by former president Aunó Saunlec detailing the promise of economic, social, and political prosperity in Tierrador due to the various opportunities presented by the industrial boom seen in the mid-1930s, adds to a perception that Tierradorians enjoy high social mobility, which plays a key role in attracting immigrants. Tierrador has some of the highest civil rights ranks in the world, with the rights of Tierradorians being heavily protected. Tierrador ranks top-5 in gender equality, and also has very advanced LGBT rights.

Kinship and family
How are families or kinship groups structured in your country?

Cuisine
Tierradorian cuisine is amongst one of the more unique types in South Crona, and is one of the most distinct features of the nation’s culture. Most cuisine from Tierrador is derived from the traditional Abio style of cuisine, including Corn meal cereal known as "grits", corn fritters, cornbread, brunswick stew, and barbecue. Nevertheless, there are many regional variations of said cuisines. For example, in the Porvaos and Arrecife Regions along with parts of Alóqal Region, the “Poraqal-style” is a rustic style cuisine which mainly relies on locally available ingredients and is often quick and easy to prepare. The makeup of Poraral cuisine typically includes seafood or sausages, steamed rice and any kind of vegetables. Tierradorian drinks are nothing short of unique either, with many variants of tea (iced tea and sweet tea are the most popular), being brewed and offered as the main drink of choice in most Tierradorian restaurants. Many globally-popular soft drink brands, such as TerraCola and Mountain Dew originated in Tierrador, due to the main soda producer (Imperial Cola) being banned within the nation’s borders. Alcohol consumption is also very widespread throughout Tierrador. Tierradorian wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks worldwide, but most alcoholic drinks originate from the various regions, such as Maize whiskey from Polelu and Auqali, and Tansher Spirit from Tansher Region.

Arts and Literature
''What type of art do your people make? Do they have a tradition of painted art, well-crafted television shows, or great music?''

Sports
Sports play an extremely large role in Tierradorian culture and lifestyle. The most popular sports in Tierrador are football (both association and gridiron), ice hockey and baseball. Athleticism and exercise are highly encouraged throughout Tierradorian society. Originating in Western Tierrador in 1869, gridiron football is the most popular code in Tierrador, and it has been played nonstop for over 150 years. The National Football League is the premier gridiron football league. With 24 teams, the league markets itself as the governing body for professional gridiron football. Collegiate gridiron football is also extremely popular, mostly on a regional level. The TIAA's Division I-A is made up of 92 teams, divided into 8 conferences based on the region. Along with gridiron football, the TIAA sponsors 10 sports (for both men and women) officially. The Tierradorian national gridiron team represents the nation at the Gridiron World Cup (where they won in 2009 and 2021), and the Istroyan Games. There are over 25,000 registered gridiron football teams, along with 2 million registered players.

Association football is another popular code of football in Tierrador. It was first played in Tierrador in 1889, where the newly-founded national team played an exhibition match against Alstin, winning 2–1. Football Tierrador is the governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. The Premiership is the highest level on the Tierradorian football league pyramid, contested by 20 teams. The Premiership is part of the Tierradorian Football League along with the TFL Championship, TFL League One and TFL League Two. Below the TFL, there are multiple Football Tierrador-licensed leagues which are part of independent league structures, all the way to level 20. In Tierrador, there are more than 65,000 association football clubs, with 1.6 million registered players. The Tierradorian national football team is the current World Cup champion, defeating Yonderre 4–3 in the 2030 final in Alstin City.

Ice hockey is the third most popular sport in Tierrador. Despite being a tropical nation, with a generally unfavorable climate for ice hockey, Tierradorians were first introduced to ice hockey in 1917, when Kiravian immigrants began playing competitively within Tierrador. Eventually, the sport grew to the most popular arena sport in the nation. The Tierradorian national ice hockey team won back to back World Cups of Hockey in 2008 and 2012. The Tierradorian Hockey League is contested by 72 teams, separated into three leagues (the Orixtal Hockey League, the Qapital Professional Hockey League, and the Western Hockey League) with 24 teams each.

Symbols
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Economy and Infrastructure
Tierrador’s economy is that of a developed, high-income mixed economy. With its GDP at ₽12.1 trillion, Tierrador boasts one of the top-5 largest economies in Crona, and ranks in a very high position across the world. It is characterized by sizeable government involvement, economic diversity, a skilled labor force, and high innovation. The Tierrador Pound, Tierrador’s currency, is amongst one of the most valuable currencies in Crona. Tierrador ranks top-10 in exported goods across Crona and the world, including petroleum and raw minerals. Agriculture, tourism, technology/communications and automobile manufacturing are other very notable sectors in the Tierradorian economy. Many of the world’s largest companies, such as Aegan Group, TerrAuto, Auqali Lithium, TerraCola, Orixtal, and VTBC were founded and are currently based in Tierrador. Of the world’s 100 largest companies, 13 are based in Tierrador. Since 1998, Tierrador has seen consistent positive net export numbers in its annual GDP reports, a compliment to the nation in spite of the fallout from the crisis faced in 1993 and the shortage of agricultural products in 2006.

Industries and International Trade
The five largest sectors of Tierrador are petroleum, automobile manufacturing, mineral extraction, agriculture and technology. When it comes to international trade, Tierrador does business with the entire continent of Crona, mainly with Alstin, Arcerion, Paulastra, and neighbors Istrenya and Ceylonia. Tierrador usually also does business with overseas powers such as Kiravia, Urcea, Cartadania, Burgundie, Pelaxia, Caphiria, Daxia, and Faneria. Tierrador exports and imports the most goods and services to and from these nations, along with most other world nations to a lesser degree. Tourism and mass media are two emerging industries in the Tierradorian Republic that have greatly benefitted the nation. Taisgol, Qabór, Prisamarina, and Topatopaski are a few of the most visited cities in South Crona, attracting a combined total of 51 million tourists on a yearly basis. The Sonaxa and La Plazal island regions have also gained popularity in terms of tourism in Tierrador, attracting more than 16 million tourists from Levantia, Audonia and Sarpedon. Because of the tourism rate in Tierrador and the presence of people from other cultures, it has prompted 91% of Tierradorian citizens in the 18-26 age range to learn languages other than Tierradorian and Spanish, leading to 61% of Tierradorians being able to speak 3 languages or more. Mass media in Tierrador reached the global spotlight in 1995, when Orixtal Communications, the largest telecommunications provider in South Crona, expanded its operations outside of the Cronan continent, opening operations in Kiravia, Urcea, Cartadania and Pelaxia. Soon after, H2O Communications began operations outside of Tierrador, leading to a very strong Tierradorian presence in the world of media. It is also one of the largest employers in Tierrador, with close to 2 million jobs created as of 2028.

Healthcare
Healthcare in Tierrador follows a fully devolved system, and each region has its own system of private and publicly funded healthcare. Public healthcare is provided to all Tierradorian permanent residents and is mostly free at the point of need, being paid for from general taxation. The regulatory agency for healthcare in Tierrador is the Tierrador Health Service (THS), and the THS has various divisions based on the 20 regions. Since 1979 expenditure on healthcare has been increased significantly. The 2018 data, which incorporates in health a chunk of what in Tierrador is classified as social care, has the nation spending ₽3,460 per head. In 2017 the nation spent ₽2,870 per person on healthcare. Despite all Tierradorians being able to opt out of coverage from the THS in favor of the much more expensive private health sector, citizens are still required to pay 8% of their annual income to the THS. This is done as a means to dissuade Tierradorians from using privatized healthcare, as government officials and majority public opinion view it as "unethical," despite it being proven to be more efficient in getting the care that Tierradorians need.

Transportation
Tierrador has a very large and extensive transportation system. The most prominent is the National Highway System, which consists of many express roads that connect every city in the nation, and spans for about 1.3 million miles of paved roads, and 56,000 miles of expressways. About 65% of all Tierradorians own a car, with most car ownership being recorded in the rural areas, where most towns are spaced out and regarded as more convenient to drive instead of walk. Tierrador also has an extensive rail transit system which spans for 45,000 miles. TerraRail, the governing body for all rail transit in Tierrador, is responsible for maintaining and opening the various passenger rail routes within the Tierradorian Republic. The most popular route is the Capital Express, which runs from Qabór to Prisamarina, and makes stops in Taisgol, Wadičaq, Miccubo and Naihungo, and carries 49 million passengers per year. Also, there are various metro intercity transit systems in every Tierradorian city with over 250,000 people. In terms of air travel, there are 204 airports all across Tierrador. The largest domestic airport, Taisgol Airport, is the busiest airport in Crona, offering flights with 140 airlines to almost every nation in the world. Tierrador Airlines is the flagship airline for Tierrador, with its slogan being "We'll take you anywhere," it offers daily flights to several locations across Tierrador, along with international flights from Anloiya, Prisamarina, Qabór, Santiago and Taisgol to almost every nation in the world.

Energy
Historically, Tierrador's energy was derived from standard procedures such as oil, coal, and natural gas. However, in 1962, the Renewable Energy Act was signed into law by Pedro Gomez, requiring at least 82% of all energy to be produced by clean and eco-friendly means by 2000. This 38-year period was simply dubbed as The Transition, and saw many coal and oil power plants being shut down in favor of cleaner, more efficient sources. In 1964, the North Polelu Basin Plant, the first nuclear power facility built in Tierrador, was opened, and by 1976, accounted for 89% of all power in Polelu Region. Soon after, 13 more nuclear power facilities were opened throughout Southern Tierrador in the mid 60s to the early 70s. By 1994, at least 69% of all energy in Tierrador was produced by renewable energy, and in 1999, Gomez's goal of 82% was reached, just one year before his deadline. As of 2031, 93% of all energy in Tierrador comes from renewable sources. 54% comes from nuclear power, 26% from hydroelectricity, and 13% from wind and solar power. Wind farms power a large portion of Midwestern Tierrador, accounting for 41% of power in Alóqal Region. Meanwhile, the Southeast area of Tierrador is mostly powered by hydroelectricity, due to its location on the Río Platino and its tributaries. The Tierrador Company was privatized in 1987 to comply with the REA, and now owns 80% of all power stations throughout Tierrador. Tierrador Company is divided into 20 subsidiaries, which is based on the 20 regions of the nation.

Nuclear power has been the subject of many political discussions over the years, with many people questioning whether it is a viable option for energy production. The South Bogocía Nuclear Incident in 2008 saw the failure of the emergency generators and loss of power to circulating pumps in 3 out of 5 units due to major flooding caused by a severe tropical storm. The resulting loss of reactor core cooling led to three nuclear meltdowns, three hydrogen explosions, and the release of radioactive contamination in the 3 units. Fortunately, all five units were shut down before the effects could worsen. However, the aftermath saw many calls for tighter regulations for nuclear power, and the creation of the Energy Security Committee. Many officials recommend nuclear power to be phased out by 2050, however, this may not occur due to the heavy regulations on nuclear power created in the wake of the South Bogocía incident. The nation has a large power transmission grid, with close to 330,000 kilometers of power lines operated by 170 different companies. Energy in Tierrador is regulated by the Office of Energy, the Energy Security Committee, Tierrador Company, and Energy Terranóq.

Technology
In terms of technology, Tierrador has historically been very gifted in said field. Companies such as Palmtree, ÆGAN, TK Group and Yongun Industries propels the Tierradorian consumer electronics industry to being one of the largest in the world. Palmtree Electronics is the largest manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronics in Crona and Kiravia, and the second largest in the world, only behind Caphirian Petalstone Electronics. The Aegan Group (stylized ÆGAN) is well-renowned for their innovative and unique personal computers and laptops, being the most popular amongst many other competitors in Tierrador and around the world. Tierrador also ranks very high in scientific research, being one of the first nations in Crona to enter space, in 1974. The Tierradorian Aeronautic Research Committee (TARC) is the main regulator in aerospace research, being responsible for many deep space missions orchestrated by the Tierradorian Republic. In 1976, Tierrador launched Terra I, the first permanent satellite for the nation, and in 1979, Terra II was launched to accompany Terra I. These satellites are no longer in orbit, however, as the lifespan for a Tierradorian satellite is only 10 years.

Tierrador also ranks high in robotics manufacturing, supplying 35% of all robotics products in the 2030 total. Tierrador also boasts one of the most scientific researchers per capita of any nations, with close to 16 per 1000 employees. The video gaming industry in Tierrador is also a very large market. Notable consoles such as the Aegan X-Series, and the various consoles produced by Yongun Industries, propel Tierrador to being the largest producer of video game consoles in the world. Development companies such as Angotsa, Porvaos Entertainment, and VideoTerra regularly put out numerous blockbuster video games that are played by close to 4 billion people around the world. The most popular Tierradorian video game series is Recon, a first-person shooter game primarily set during the Second Great War, though players can acquire DLCs set in different periods throughout the Occidental Cold War. Other popular video game series include Tropical Heist, Old West Troubles, and Terra IX.

Military
The Tierradorian Defense Forces are the national military of the nation. The TDF is known for "providing a unique example of a military leadership's transforming itself into a civilian political elite, simultaneously transferring the basis of power from the army to a civilian state." The transformation was brought about by revolutionary generals in the 1850s and 1860s, following the demise of the Second Imperial Army following its complete defeat during the decade-long Revolution of 1867 and the Beaver Wars from 1796 to 1823 and from 1867 to 1874. The Tierradorian Defense Forces are administered by the National Defense Office (NDO) and the Homeland Security Office (HSO). Within it are three branches: the Tierrador Army, the Tierrador Air Force, and the Tierrador Navy. The National Defense and Homeland Security Offices have jurisdiction over the Civil Guard, which was formed in 1961 from the disbanded Federal Police along with the military police operatives of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Figures vary on personnel, but as of are approximately 1,105,000 Tierradorian Defense Forces personnel (460,000 Army; 308,000 Air Force; 337,000 Navy, including about 85,000 personnel in the Marine Command), approximately 180,000 in the Civil Guard, and 96,000 in the Maritime Defense Authority. Government expenditures on the Defense Forces constitute a relatively small proportion of GDP: 1.1% of GDP (2031 est.). Following the end of the Deluge and the fall of Varshan, the federal government of Tierrador cut back on military spending, due to a reduced need for major military power.

The Tierradorian Defense Forces maintain significant infrastructure, including facilities for design, research, and testing of weapons, vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels, defense systems and electronics; military industry manufacturing centers for building such systems, and advanced naval dockyards that build heavy military vessels and advanced missile technologies. Tierrador became one of the first Cronan nations to enrich weapons-grade uranium, and developed a stockpile of about 160 nuclear weapons. Despite this, there have been talks of reducing the Tierradorian nuclear arsenal by half, to just 80 warheads. This is part of a process in which the nation slowly but surely reduces the nuclear weapons program, due to the high costs of operating said weapons program with no use in the future. Tierrador signed the LoN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Historically, Tierrador has remained neutral in international conflicts, with the exception of the Second Great War, the Mosquito War, and the Saukhin Wars. However, in recent years some political parties have proposed an amendment of the Constitution to allow the Tierrador Army, Air Force or Navy to collaborate with the League of Nations in peacekeeping missions, or to provide military help to countries that officially request it. Tierrador has earned a reputation of being one of the most difficult nations to stage a land invasion on, as gun politics in the nation allow for the civilian ownership of firearms if deemed fit for use. Because of this, close to 38 million Tierradorian non-military citizens own at least one firearm.