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'''Equatorial Ostiecia''' is a large constituent country of [[Burgundie]] located on the northern end of [[Vallos]], at the confluences of the [[Odoneru Ocean]], [[St. Brendan's Strait]], the [[Taínean Sea]], and the [[Polynesian Sea]]. It is bordered | '''Equatorial Ostiecia''' is a large constituent country of [[Burgundie]] located on the northern end of [[Vallos]], at the confluences of the [[Odoneru Ocean]], [[St. Brendan's Strait]], the [[Taínean Sea]], and the [[Polynesian Sea]]. It is bordered by [[Vespera]], a province of [[Caphiria]] in the southeast, [[Arona]] a province of [[Urcea]] in the southwest, and shares a maritime border with [[Eilada]] an island province of [[Faneria]] in the northeast. Its province of [[Equatorial Ostiecia#Flordeterra|Flordeterra]] is in the [[Vallos]]ian region of [[Vallos#Nordercia|Nordercia]] and it's island provinces span the southern half of the [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]]. | ||
In the last 50 years it has come be the [[Culture in Burgundie|cultural]] and [[Economy of Burgundie|economic]] center of [[Burgundie]], in essence, creating a foil to the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. It is home to over 64 million people and is an economic powerhouse with higher than average GDPPC and standards of living than any other constituent country of [[Burgundie]]. Equatorial Ostiecia is predominantly {{wpl|Calvinism|Mercantile Reform Protestant}}. The country upholds religious freedoms and there is a diversity of religions and other Christian Rites making up 34% of the population. The country is demographically diverse, with 64% of its population being "of [[Occidental]] descent" (of which 58% identify as [[Bergendii]]), 13% identify as "of Polynesian descent", 8% identify as "of indigenous [[Crona]]n descent", 7% identify as "of [[Audonia|Oduniyyad]] descent", and 8% identify as "of other origin" (it is suspected that they are mostly [[Coscivian civilisation|Coscivians]]). The majority of the people live in urbanized coastal areas, have exceedingly high rates of academic attainment, and work in the services sector. | In the last 50 years it has come be the [[Culture in Burgundie|cultural]] and [[Economy of Burgundie|economic]] center of [[Burgundie]], in essence, creating a foil to the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. It is home to over 64 million people and is an economic powerhouse with higher than average GDPPC and standards of living than any other constituent country of [[Burgundie]]. Equatorial Ostiecia is predominantly {{wpl|Calvinism|Mercantile Reform Protestant}}. The country upholds religious freedoms and there is a diversity of religions and other Christian Rites making up 34% of the population. The country is demographically diverse, with 64% of its population being "of [[Occidental]] descent" (of which 58% identify as [[Bergendii]]), 13% identify as "of Polynesian descent", 8% identify as "of indigenous [[Crona]]n descent", 7% identify as "of [[Audonia|Oduniyyad]] descent", and 8% identify as "of other origin" (it is suspected that they are mostly [[Coscivian civilisation|Coscivians]]). The majority of the people live in urbanized coastal areas, have exceedingly high rates of academic attainment, and work in the services sector. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Oustec | Named for the [[Kingdom of Oustec]] | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
===Geology=== | ===Geology=== | ||
The islands of Equatorial Ostiecia, and the entire [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]], were formed by a {{wpl|Fault_(geology)#Strike-slip_faults|strike-slip fault}} as the Cronan plate and Sarepdonian plate intersect. It is a hotbed of volcanic activity. | The islands of Equatorial Ostiecia, and the entire [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]], were formed by a {{wpl|Fault_(geology)#Strike-slip_faults|strike-slip fault}} as the Cronan plate and Sarepdonian plate intersect. It is a hotbed of volcanic activity. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Going back as far the {{wp|Polynesian}} and [[Crona]]n migrations in Equatorial Ostiecia's pre-arrival history, the islands of the [[Capelranco Archipelago]] have been a globally important crossroads and intercontinental interface. The arrival of [[Adonerii]] settlers in the 7th century BC introduced [[Latinic]] influence and established the first true cities in the region. During this time most of [[Vallos]] fell under the sway of the the [[Caphiria]]n Imperium and the islands of the [[Capelranco Archipelago]] were no different, but the did represent the furthest northwestern fringe of the Imperium's influence. It wasn't until the arrival of {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers, during the [[Expulsion of the Protestants]] in the late 16th century, fleeing religious persecution in the [[Levantia]], that would ultimately shape the character of modern Equatorial Ostiecia. | |||
These {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers established the [[New Burgundie Colony]] in [[1598]]. Despite facing formidable challenges, including conflicts with pirates and initial hardships, the colony thrived and expanded rapidly throughout the 17th and 18th crntury. Their {{wp|Calvinist}} values fostered an environment conducive to economic prosperity, social cohesion, and a sense of moral imperative that was a forcing function in their drive for existence and their ultimate success. The establishment of a credit-based economy, a departure from the usury-constrained economies prevalent in the [[Levantia|Levantine]] [[Maritime Dericania]] stimulated economic growth and innovation. | |||
The {{wp|Calvinist}} colonial administration's emphasis on education and intellectual pursuits led to the establishment of schools, libraries, and universities, ensuring a well-educated populace and a culture that valued knowledge and innovation. The colony's commitment to communal responsibility resulted in the development of early social safety nets and a progressive tax system, ensuring a minimum standard upon which it's denizens could build strong futures and contribute to the colony's overall success. | |||
The influx of [[Bergendii]] refugees from [[Audonia] in the early 19th century, following the collapse of the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire]] in [[Audonia]], further reinforced influence of the {{wp|Calvinist}} administration influence. The predominantly {{wp|Protestant} newcomers were integrated into the existing social structure, their values and work ethic aligning with those of the established colonists. The rapid urbanization and industrialization that followed this demographic shift further cemented the {{wp|Calvinist}} ethos of hard work, self-reliance, and community spirit. | |||
The [[Odurian War]] of the mid-19th century and the subsequent [[New Burgundie Secession War]] tested the resilience of the Equitorioise people and their institutions. The eventual recognition of Equatorial Ostiecia as a home rule constituent country within [[The Burgundies]], a hard-won concession from the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]], paved the way for the emergence of modern Equatorial Ostiecia. | |||
During the [[Occidental Cold War]] and [[Operation Kipling]] the Equitorioise identity distilled into its current form. The shared experience of living under the constant threat of conflict strengthened the bonds of community and reinforced the importance of collective resilience but the shared belief that the ardent traditional conservativism of the past was responsible for the woes of the present meant that the younger generations took a softer stance on the role of church elders in the direct governance of political and social life as the country exited the 20th and entered the 21st century. | |||
===Pre-arrivals=== | ===Pre-arrivals=== | ||
Humans settled Vallos at some time around 12,000 BC according to archaeological evidence, a relatively late date of settlement for most parts of the [[Occident]]. The earliest settlers exhibited a relatively similar {{wp|material culture}} to contemporary residents of what would become Pelaxia, suggesting a westward migration at that time. The Neolithic revolution occurred on Vallos to a limited extent, as large urban cities did not develop, but farming of local grasses and other flora made settled farm life viable. About forty percent of people in Vallos adopted agricultural lifestyles by 2000 BC. Society continued to develop, with indigenous prehistoric reaching its apex with the shark pottery culture, a material culture so named for the use of both shark teeth and bones as a crafting material in addition to the use of shark-related motifs on pottery. The shark pottery culture reached its peak around 1800 BC, just prior to the arrival of the first [[Heaven Ships]] and later arrival of the [[Polynesian people|Polynesians]]. Archaeologists have uncovered several urban centers of around a thousand people all along the eastern coast of Vallos which were likely fishing centers and the source of shark material. Shark pottery culture continued its existence following the arrivals of foreign culture groups, although archaeologists classify much of it as "late shark pottery" due to the introduction of foreign innovations. | Humans settled Vallos at some time around 12,000 BC according to archaeological evidence, a relatively late date of settlement for most parts of the [[Occident]]. The earliest settlers exhibited a relatively similar {{wp|material culture}} to contemporary residents of what would become Pelaxia, suggesting a westward migration at that time. The Neolithic revolution occurred on Vallos to a limited extent, as large urban cities did not develop, but farming of local grasses and other flora made settled farm life viable. About forty percent of people in Vallos adopted agricultural lifestyles by 2000 BC. Society continued to develop, with indigenous prehistoric reaching its apex with the shark pottery culture, a material culture so named for the use of both shark teeth and bones as a crafting material in addition to the use of shark-related motifs on pottery. The shark pottery culture reached its peak around 1800 BC, just prior to the arrival of the first [[Heaven Ships]] and later arrival of the [[Polynesian people|Polynesians]]. Archaeologists have uncovered several urban centers of around a thousand people all along the eastern coast of Vallos which were likely fishing centers and the source of shark material. Shark pottery culture continued its existence following the arrivals of foreign culture groups, although archaeologists classify much of it as "late shark pottery" due to the introduction of foreign innovations. | ||
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In the spring and summer of [[1599]] they were much more successful and carried 17 convoys safely through the [[St. Brendan's Strait]]. [[Portilles]] was becoming a more important town as it was where [[Occidental]] sailors would have to stop to hire the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|Bourgondii Royal Trading Company]]. Its port facilities started to expand as a result and its population grew as some colonists and traders decided to stay. As the Burgoignesc fleet prepared to winter in November they were attacked by a coalition of the pirate kings and [[Portilles]] was razed. Many of the ships of the Company were destroyed or captured. In [[1600]] the [[Bergendii]] returned with an army of 7,000, a colonial force of 450, 3,500 [[Audonian]] slaves, and a fleet of 100 ships. Portilles was rebuilt, and the first order of business was to change the composition of the fleet. A group of 24 shipwrights were set to survey the forests for usable wood and to construct from it a specific ship to combat the Oustec pirates. The cumbersome fleet survived [[1601]] while the shipwrights set about their task. In [[1602]] they decided a {{wpl|patache}}. Another 240 colonists were brought in to work on the ships along with the slaves. Some of the older carracks were disassembled and tropical timbers were harvested and a fleet of 18 {{wpl|patache}} were completed for the summer of [[1602]]. These swift, shallow draft boats were able to chase the pirates anywhere and maneuver as deftly between the islands. By [[1613]], the [[Bergendii]] were becoming masters of the [[St. Brendan's Strait]], giving them a sizable base to interdict against Oustec piracy. They began colonizing the islands and taking the fight to the landed nobles of northern Vallos, capturing [[Equatorial_Ostiecia#Port_de_Vanse|Port de Vanse]] in its entirety from the Oustec by [[1621]]. Despite these early successes, the Oustec remained formidable and resisted an effort to invade modern [[Equatorial_Ostiecia#Pescanice|Pescanice]] in [[1629]], and after this successful defense Oustec began to rapidly adapt to Occidental military technologies and tactics, remaining competitive for the next century. | In the spring and summer of [[1599]] they were much more successful and carried 17 convoys safely through the [[St. Brendan's Strait]]. [[Portilles]] was becoming a more important town as it was where [[Occidental]] sailors would have to stop to hire the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|Bourgondii Royal Trading Company]]. Its port facilities started to expand as a result and its population grew as some colonists and traders decided to stay. As the Burgoignesc fleet prepared to winter in November they were attacked by a coalition of the pirate kings and [[Portilles]] was razed. Many of the ships of the Company were destroyed or captured. In [[1600]] the [[Bergendii]] returned with an army of 7,000, a colonial force of 450, 3,500 [[Audonian]] slaves, and a fleet of 100 ships. Portilles was rebuilt, and the first order of business was to change the composition of the fleet. A group of 24 shipwrights were set to survey the forests for usable wood and to construct from it a specific ship to combat the Oustec pirates. The cumbersome fleet survived [[1601]] while the shipwrights set about their task. In [[1602]] they decided a {{wpl|patache}}. Another 240 colonists were brought in to work on the ships along with the slaves. Some of the older carracks were disassembled and tropical timbers were harvested and a fleet of 18 {{wpl|patache}} were completed for the summer of [[1602]]. These swift, shallow draft boats were able to chase the pirates anywhere and maneuver as deftly between the islands. By [[1613]], the [[Bergendii]] were becoming masters of the [[St. Brendan's Strait]], giving them a sizable base to interdict against Oustec piracy. They began colonizing the islands and taking the fight to the landed nobles of northern Vallos, capturing [[Equatorial_Ostiecia#Port_de_Vanse|Port de Vanse]] in its entirety from the Oustec by [[1621]]. Despite these early successes, the Oustec remained formidable and resisted an effort to invade modern [[Equatorial_Ostiecia#Pescanice|Pescanice]] in [[1629]], and after this successful defense Oustec began to rapidly adapt to Occidental military technologies and tactics, remaining competitive for the next century. | ||
=== | ===New Burgundie Colony=== | ||
{{Further|Burgoignesc colonial empire}} | {{Further|Burgoignesc colonial empire|New Burgundie Colony}} | ||
The [[New Burgundie Colony]], resulting from the [[Expulsion of the Protestants]] refugees fleeing [[Dragonnades]] and upheaval in the [[Levantia]], was established in [[1598]]. Chartered by the [[Duchy of Bourgondi]], the colony served as both a sanctuary for the Protestants and an economic venture for the [[Duchy of Bourgondi|Duchy]]. The early years of the colony were fraught with challenges, not least of which were the constant threats posed by entrenched pirate factions, most notably the [[Kingdom of Oustec]]. However, the colonists, hardened by their experiences in the [[Great Confessional War]] and united by their shared faith, proved resilient. Through a combination of defensive fortifications, astute diplomacy, and strategic naval engagements, they gradually established their dominance over the northern [[Capelranco Archipelago]]. This was achieved not through brute force alone, but through a shrewd understanding of local power dynamics and a willingness to forge alliances with indigenous [[Latinic|Latino]]-{{wp|Polynesian}} groups who shared a common interest in curbing the pirates' reign of terror. | |||
The [[New Burgundie Colony|colony's]] strategic location along major trade routes, combined with the development of its agricultural and manufacturing sectors, attracted a steady influx of merchants, artisans, and skilled laborers from [[Crona]], [[Srpedon]], and later [[Audonia]]. The colony's fertile volcanic soil proved ideal for cultivating lucrative cash crops such as {{wp|sugar cane}} {{wp|coffee}}, and spices, while its burgeoning shipbuilding industry capitalized on the abundant tropical timber resources and the growing demand for maritime transport. {{New Burgundie}}'s merchant fleet became renowned for its speed and efficiency, as it plied the trade routes between [[Vallos]], [[Crona]], and the burgeoning [[Maritime Dericania]]n [[Burgoignesc colonial empire| colonies]] of [[Audonia]]. This economic prosperity, coupled with the colony's unique socio-political structure – a blend of Calvinist piety, communal solidarity, and nascent democratic ideals – attracted a diverse population of immigrants seeking economic opportunity and religious freedom. | |||
The [[New Burgundie Colony|colony's]] economic success was mirrored by its increasing military prowess. By [[1621]], [[New Burgundie]] had effectively neutralized the pirate threat, asserting its dominance over the northern [[Capelranco Archipelago]] and securing its trade routes in [[St. Brendan's Strait]]. This victory opened up new avenues for economic expansion and solidified the colony's position as a regional power. In the decades that followed, [[New Burgundie]] evolved into a vibrant and prosperous colony, its economy diversified and its society increasingly cosmopolitan. The influx of [[Bergendii]] refugees from [[Audonia]] in the early 19th century, fleeing the collapse of the [[Audonia]]n colonies, brought a new wave of challenges and opportunities. The [[New Burgundie Colony|colony's]] population skyrocketed, leading to rapid urbanization and the industrialization of agriculture. However, this demographic shift also brought new skills, ideas, and entrepreneurial spirit to [[New Burgundie]], further fueling its economic growth. | |||
The colony's lack of entrenched traditional structures allowed it to quickly adapt to the technological advancements of the {{wp|Industrial Revolution}}, surpassing even the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]] in some areas. This era of rapid change solidified the values of self-reliance, innovation, and a frontier mentality that continue to permeate Equitorioise culture today, encapsulated in the concepts of "{{wp|Yankee ingenuity|Equitorioise ingenuity}}" and "{{wp|Yankee stoicism|Equitorioise stoicism}}." | |||
The [[Odurian War]] of [[1858]]-[[1859]], sparked by [[Caphiria]]'s intervention in the rump state of the [[Kingdom of Oustec]], saw [[New Burgundie]] and its metropole, now the [[History_of_Burgundie#Burgundie-Faramount_Union|Burgundie-Faramount Union]], drawn into a conflict that ultimately resulted in the partition of [[Oustec]] and the annexation of the northern territories into the growing Burgoignesc realm, now known as [[Flordeterre]]. This conflict, while devastating, further solidified [[New Burgundie]]'s strategic importance and its role as a regional contender. | |||
The aftermath of the [[Odurian War]] set the stage for the [[New Burgundie Secession War]] of [[1870]]-[[1873]]. Fueled by a complex interplay of socio-economic grievances, political aspirations, and a burgeoning sense of national identity, the colonists rose in rebellion against their [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc overlords]]. Despite their eventual defeat, the war marked a turning point in the colony's history. The recognition of [[New Burgundie]] as a home rule constituent country within [[The Burgundies]] was a significant concession, paving the way for the emergence of modern Equatorial Ostiecia. | |||
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====Odurian War==== | ====Odurian War==== | ||
Main article: [[Odurian War]] | Main article: [[Odurian War]] | ||
The '''Odurian War''' was a conflict in [[Vallos]] that led to the final partition of the Kingdom of [[Oustec]]. The war began ostensibly as an intervention into Oustec by [[Caphiria]] to protect the community of Latin-speaking cities there. The unification of [[Burgundie]] created it as a strong, [[Levantia|Levantine]] colonial power with [[Equatorial Ostiecia|extensive possessions]] bordering Oustec. Its presence sparked a period of fear and panic in Caphiria regarding [[Levantine Creep]] and the fate of the Latins in the country. The sudden invasion of eastern Oustec on 18 March [[1858]] prompted a counter-invasion of the rest of the country by Burgundie in July, fearing that Caphiria might annex the entire rump Kingdom. In August, the estranged [[Arona#Provincial%20history|Harounan Province]] declared independence from the crumbling Oustec state and sought protection from [[Urcea]], whose forces in [[New Archduchy]] were well positioned to arrive at the Harounan Province in a timely manner. The Oustec, unable to resist invasion from three sides, pulled most of their forces back to their inland capital city of Oduria. Oduria was besieged by Burgoignesc forces for much of [[1859]] before finally falling towards the end of the year. The conflict threatened to escalate into a general conflict involving the three Occidental powers before [[Kiravia]] brokered a peace. | The '''Odurian War''' was a conflict in [[Vallos]] that led to the final partition of the Kingdom of [[Oustec]]. The war began ostensibly as an intervention into Oustec by [[Caphiria]] to protect the community of Latin-speaking cities there. The unification of [[Burgundie]] created it as a strong, [[Levantia|Levantine]] colonial power with [[Equatorial Ostiecia|extensive possessions]] bordering Oustec. Its presence sparked a period of fear and panic in Caphiria regarding [[Levantine Creep]] and the fate of the Latins in the country. The sudden invasion of eastern Oustec on 18 March [[1858]] prompted a counter-invasion of the rest of the country by Burgundie in July, fearing that Caphiria might annex the entire rump Kingdom. In August, the estranged [[Arona#Provincial%20history|Harounan Province]] declared independence from the crumbling Oustec state and sought protection from [[Urcea]], whose forces in [[New Archduchy]] were well positioned to arrive at the Harounan Province in a timely manner. The Oustec, unable to resist invasion from three sides, pulled most of their forces back to their inland capital city of Oduria. Oduria was besieged by Burgoignesc forces for much of [[1859]] before finally falling towards the end of the year. The conflict threatened to escalate into a general conflict involving the three Occidental powers before [[Kiravia]] brokered a peace. | ||
===Contemporary period=== | ===Contemporary period=== | ||
====[[Second Great War]]==== | ====[[Second Great War]]==== | ||
{{Further|Second Great War}} | |||
Equatorial Ostiecia was a key battleground during the [[Second Great War]]. There were two separate land campaigns against the [[Caphiria]]n [[Vespera]], which in [[1941]] led to the complete occupation of [[Vespera]]. The first campaign, in [[1937]] was a strike into the industrial core of the territory. With [[Caphiria]]n troops engaging in the east, and [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] [[Navy of Burgundie|naval]] dominance in the [[Tainean Sea]], their was very little [[Caphiria]] could do. Throughout the monsoon season of [[1938]] [[Caphiria]] used {{wp|Merchant submarine}}s to run the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] [[Navy of Burgundie|naval]] blockage, and eventually the troops from Equatorial Ostiecia were withdrawn to conserve manpower. Throughout [[1938]]-early [[1941]] a number of small border clashes occuring with a locally successful [[Caphiria]]n invasion in [[1939]]. By [[1941]], local tank production was such that a massive land maneuver campaign was once again possible and on May 3rd, [[1940]] the [[Army of Burgundie]] began a campaign that would, by December [[1941]] see the total occupation of the territory established. For the remaining two years of the war, [[Burgundie]] maintained the occupation. On the home front, the manufactories of Equatorial Ostiecia were pumping out an astounding number of tanks, guns, ships, and planes. By [[1940]], Equatorial Ostiecia was producing more of each category than the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. The only area that was not dominated by Equatorial Ostiecia was ammunition production. | |||
====Occidental Cold War==== | |||
{{Further|Occidental Cold War}} | |||
While the Occidental Cold War was primarily a series of geopolitical tensions between [[Urcea]] and [[Caphiria]], it cast a long shadow over Equatorial Ostiecia due to its proximity to the [[Caphiria]]n territory of [[Vespera]]. The constant threat of nuclear escalation and the ideological conflict between the [[Levantia|Levantine]] and [[Sarpedon]]ic blocs deeply affected the socio-political and economic landscape of the islands. The construction of the Vallosian Wall, a concrete wall, 3 meters tall along the entire Equatorial Ostiecia-Vespera border, heightened anxieties and reinforced the omnipresent sense of vulnerability among the Equitorioise populace. | |||
Despite the prevailing atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, the [[Occidental Cold War]] also served as a catalyst for introspection and change within Equitorioise society. The younger generation, exposed to the liberalizing influences emanating from the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]], began to question the more conservative {{wp|Calvinist}} values that had long underpinned their society. This cultural awakening found expression in a burgeoning arts scene, where innovative forms of music, dance, and visual arts challenged the established norms and conventions. | |||
Economically, the [[Occidental Cold War]] presented a double-edged sword for Equatorial Ostiecia. While the islands' strategic importance in the geopolitical chessboard led to increased investment in infrastructure and military installations by [[Burgundie]], stimulating the local economy and creating employment opportunities, the constant specter of conflict also deterred foreign investment and hampered trade with [[Sarpedon]]ic bloc nations. | |||
The Equitorioise government, faced with the delicate task of balancing its allegiance to [[Burgundie]] with the imperative of maintaining regional stability, adopted a pragmatic approach to foreign policy. It maintained a robust military presence along the Vallosian Wall while simultaneously engaging in discreet diplomatic channels with [[Caphiria]]n officials in [[Vespera]]. This cautious balancing act, though fraught with potential pitfalls, ultimately proved successful in averting conflict and preserving the fragile peace in the region. It was through these efforts, that in [[1974]] that the [[Occidental_Cold_War#Burgo-Caphirian_Thaw|Burgo-Caphirian Thaw]] occured. | |||
[[Burgundie]]'s economy and cultural stamina, flagging as [[Operation Kipling]] dragged into its 8th year without an end in site. The [[Burgundie|Burgoignacs]] of [[Equitorial Burgundie]], [[Flordeterra]], [[Port de Vent]], and [[Sudmoll]] were feeling neglected as all of the aid money promised to them for reconstruction efforts after the [[Second Great War]] had been diverted to [[Operation Kipling]]. Looking to stimulate these economies and to thwart any resentment boiling over to the point of the [[New Burgundie Secession War]], economists and strategists weighed the option of reopening trade with [[Caphiria]]. The idea was particularly resisted by the public in [[Flordeterra]], who had been nuked by [[Caphiria]] in the closing weeks of the war. As a trial effort the trade between [[Escal]] and [[Sudmoll]] was opened in the summer of [[1974]]. The islands had long been trading partners and during the [[Second Great War]] and the opening phases of the Occidental Cold War when trade was officially shut down, they maintained a strong black market and smuggling economy to maintain their economies. It was determined that regulating this trade, normalizing prices, and taxing would be beneficial for both the governments of [[Burgundie]] and [[Caphiria]]. The move was well received and tax revenues exploded, causing the government of [[Port de Vent]] to petition for the same agreement in the fall. A trade commission saw their trade open just before Christmas. In the proceeding three years trade was cautiously opened more and more, at first on a province by province basis and eventually nationally. | |||
[[Burgundie]]'s grand scale adoption of [[containerization]] (greatly bolstered by the logistical requirements of [[Operation Kipling]]) meant that it was able to ship goods more efficiently by an enormous factor and needed new markets to keep up with its new capabilities. Companies like [[O’Shea Container Shipping]] took this opportunity to aggressively market the companies of [[Caphiria]] and became a major import-export carrier of [[Caphiria]]n goods by the early [[1980]]s. It is estimated that the "Thaw" contributed to the global rise of the [[Economy of Burgundie]] in ways and to a degree that no other single piece of legislation as come close to encountering. | |||
====[[Operation Kipling]]==== | ====[[Operation Kipling]]==== | ||
{{Further|Operation Kipling}} | |||
The wars of [[Operation Kipling]] formed the modern Equatorial Ostiecia. It was used as a forward operating base for the various general staffs and as a forward manufacturing and logistical hub. The logistical infrastructure that criss-crosses the country were laid down or expanded during the course of the wars in [[Audonia]]. It is also why most of the infrastructure favors the western sides of the islands. The raw materials coming from the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]] were smaller and easier to disembark in the older ports and rail hubs in the eastern shores of Equatorial Ostiecia. As the products were assembled they became larger and more complex and by the time they were completed and ready to send to the war zones they required larger and more complex logistical chains. This has led to more rail and shipyards in the western portions of the country and more airfields as well. | The wars of [[Operation Kipling]] formed the modern Equatorial Ostiecia. It was used as a forward operating base for the various general staffs and as a forward manufacturing and logistical hub. The logistical infrastructure that criss-crosses the country were laid down or expanded during the course of the wars in [[Audonia]]. It is also why most of the infrastructure favors the western sides of the islands. The raw materials coming from the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]] were smaller and easier to disembark in the older ports and rail hubs in the eastern shores of Equatorial Ostiecia. As the products were assembled they became larger and more complex and by the time they were completed and ready to send to the war zones they required larger and more complex logistical chains. This has led to more rail and shipyards in the western portions of the country and more airfields as well. | ||
====1980s through today==== | ====1980s through today==== | ||
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!Population density in km<sup>2</sup> | !Population density in km<sup>2</sup> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Catavis]] | |[[Equatorial Ostiecia#Administrative divisions and local governance|Catavis]] | ||
|TBD | |TBD | ||
|915,936 | |915,936 | ||
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|148.59 | |148.59 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Flordeterra]] | |[[Equatorial Ostiecia#Administrative divisions and local governance|Flordeterra]] | ||
|Drovan | |Drovan | ||
|35,088,050 | |35,088,050 | ||
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|156.28 | |156.28 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Ile Plaiteaux]] | |[[Equatorial Ostiecia#Administrative divisions and local governance|Ile Plaiteaux]] | ||
|TBD | |TBD | ||
|2,346,457 | |2,346,457 | ||
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|107.85 | |107.85 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Pescanice]] | |[[Equatorial Ostiecia#Administrative divisions and local governance|Pescanice]] | ||
|TBD | |TBD | ||
|15,546,680 | |15,546,680 | ||
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|89.48 | |89.48 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Port de Vanse]] | |[[Equatorial Ostiecia#Administrative divisions and local governance|Port de Vanse]] | ||
|TBD | |TBD | ||
|4,858,164 | |4,858,164 | ||
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====Pescanice==== | ====Pescanice==== | ||
The largest island province is called Pescanice, its capital is | The largest island province is called Pescanice, its capital is Villepescanice. | ||
=====Cities and towns===== | =====Cities and towns===== | ||
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[[Burgundie]]'s high emphasis on [[Culture_in_Burgundie#Education|education]] translates to a particularly educated and skilled workforce, leading to lower unemployment compared to less developed countries. The islands' economic diversity cushions against overreliance on any single industry, which has demonstrably made the island more resilient during downturns. Since [[Burgundie]] strives for [[Total Economic Engagement]] and espouses equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or background, Equatorial Ostiecia benefits from improved access to education and training, impacting employment prospects across various fields. | [[Burgundie]]'s high emphasis on [[Culture_in_Burgundie#Education|education]] translates to a particularly educated and skilled workforce, leading to lower unemployment compared to less developed countries. The islands' economic diversity cushions against overreliance on any single industry, which has demonstrably made the island more resilient during downturns. Since [[Burgundie]] strives for [[Total Economic Engagement]] and espouses equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or background, Equatorial Ostiecia benefits from improved access to education and training, impacting employment prospects across various fields. | ||
Additionally, Equatorial Ostiecia's cultural foundation of {{wp|Reformed_Christianity#Social_and_economic_influences|Calvinist religio-societal doctrine}}, emphasizing the moral imperative of labor, frugality, and communal responsibility, has created a unique Ostiecian socio-economic macrocosm within the [[Burgoignesc thalattocracy]]. This is evidenced by a generally high standard of living, characterized by access to quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The deeply ingrained {{wp|Protestant work ethic}}, valuing industriousness and diligence, has cultivated a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, this paired with the adoption of a credit-based economy (vs. the {{wp|usry}} constrained economies of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]), and a willingess to accept risk, contributed to sustained economic growth throughout Equatorial Ostiecia's history. {{wp|Clavinism}}s emphasis on communal well-being and a just distribution of wealth has resulted in lower-than-average income inequality in the country, which has led to a history of robust social welfare programs and a progressive tax system, ensuring a safety net for the less fortunate. The commitment to full employment, seen as a moral duty, has led to comprehensive vocational training and job placement programs, keeping unemployment rates consistently low, around 2.2% for the last decade | Additionally, Equatorial Ostiecia's cultural foundation of {{wp|Reformed_Christianity#Social_and_economic_influences|Calvinist religio-societal doctrine}}, emphasizing the moral imperative of labor, frugality, and communal responsibility, has created a unique Ostiecian socio-economic macrocosm within the [[Burgoignesc thalattocracy]]. This is evidenced by a generally high standard of living, characterized by access to quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The deeply ingrained {{wp|Protestant work ethic}}, valuing industriousness and diligence, has cultivated a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, this paired with the adoption of a credit-based economy (vs. the {{wp|usry}} constrained economies of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]), and a willingess to accept risk, contributed to sustained economic growth throughout Equatorial Ostiecia's history. {{wp|Clavinism}}s emphasis on communal well-being and a just distribution of wealth has resulted in lower-than-average income inequality in the country, which has led to a history of robust social welfare programs and a progressive tax system, ensuring a safety net for the less fortunate. The commitment to full employment, seen as a moral duty, has led to comprehensive vocational training and job placement programs, keeping unemployment rates consistently low, around 2.2% for the last decade. | ||
===Agriculture=== | ===Agriculture=== | ||
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File:BurgGrandHotel13.jpg|[[Palacin_Holdings#Elite_Accomodations_Group|Pescanice Royal Arms Resort]] | |||
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The premise of the tourism trade in Equatorial Ostiecia is to be one with nature, to shed the manicured, hyper-urbanized experience of [[Burgoigniac]]s in the cities of Equatorial Ostiecia and the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. | The premise of the tourism trade in Equatorial Ostiecia is to be one with nature, to shed the manicured, hyper-urbanized experience of [[Burgoigniac]]s in the cities of Equatorial Ostiecia and the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. | ||
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Equatorial Ostiecia uses [[Track gauges around the world|Standard gauge]], 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) for both freight and passenger rail. | Equatorial Ostiecia uses [[Track gauges around the world|Standard gauge]], 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) for both freight and passenger rail. | ||
[[Rail_transportation_in_Burgundie#Equatorial_Express|Equatorial Express]]- The Equatorial Express ([[Burgoignesc language|Burg]]: ''Express Equatorial'') is the public sector, intercity, passenger rail operator in | [[Rail_transportation_in_Burgundie#Equatorial_Express|Equatorial Express]]- The Equatorial Express ([[Burgoignesc language|Burg]]: ''Express Equatorial'') is the public sector, intercity, passenger rail operator in Equatorial Ostiecia, [[Port de Vent]], and [[Sudmoll]]. It owns and operates all rail corridors, {{wp|rights of way}}, and rolling stock that serve this purpose. | ||
====Roads==== | ====Roads==== | ||