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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]] 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 [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|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 [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|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. | |||
In the last 50 years it has come be the cultural and economic center of [[Burgundie]], in essence, creating a foil to the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. | |||
===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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===New Burgundie Colony=== | ===New Burgundie Colony=== | ||
{{Further|Burgoignesc colonial empire|New Burgundie Colony}} | {{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]], 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 [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|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. | 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 with its blend of {{wp|Calvinist}} piety, communal solidarity, and early 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 [[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 [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|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 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 [[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. | ||
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{{Further|Government of Burgundie}} | {{Further|Government of Burgundie}} | ||
{{Equatorial Ostiecia}} | {{Equatorial Ostiecia}} | ||
Equatorial Ostiecia is a constituent country of [[Burgundie]] with its own assembly, prime minister, budget, and laws. [[Burgundie]]'s national governmental influence is limited to subsidies, education, and security, however, its financial and cultural institutes cast a long shadow across | Equatorial Ostiecia is a constituent country of [[Burgundie]] with its own assembly, executive branch, prime minister, budget, and laws. [[Burgundie]]'s national governmental influence is limited to subsidies, education, and security, however, its financial and cultural institutes cast a long shadow across Equatorial Ostiecia. | ||
Equitorioise are Burgoigniacs/Burgoignix with complete civil and economic rights, and citizenship (political rights) under the same federal service criteria as all residents of [[Burgundie]]. [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]] is the official language of government. | |||
The executive branch is headed by the President, a ceremonial head of state elected by popular vote, and the Prime Minister, who wields the executive power and is chosen by the Assembly of Burgesses. The President embodies the unity and aspirations of the nation and is not legally but culturally "required" to be a [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism|Mercantile Reform Protestant Elect]] in good standing, while the Prime Minister, as the head of government, is responsible for implementing policies and overseeing the day-to-day administration of the country, and is chosen based their proven track record and efficiency in negotiations. The legislative power resides in the unicameral Assembly of Burgesses, a body of elected representatives who are directly accountable to their constituents. The Assembly is tasked with enacting laws, approving budgets, and overseeing the executive branch. Its leadership is vested in the Executive-General, typically a seasoned politician elected by the Assembly's members, who presides over legislative proceedings and ensures the smooth functioning of the legislative process. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court of Equatorial Ostiecia, is an independent body responsible for interpreting the constitution and upholding the rule of law. The Court's justices are nominated by the Prime Minister and confirmed by the Assembly. | |||
While the federal country level government plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's security, promoting education, and facilitating commerce, it operates within clearly defined constitutional boundaries. The constitution explicitly limits the powers of the national government to those "requisite for safety and education of the personages of the country, their unimpeded passage to conduct their personal lives and commerce, and to the communal defense of the territory." This emphasis on limited government and individual liberty is a reflection of the {{wp|Calvinist}} values deeply embedded in Equitorioise society. At the local level, Equatorial Ostiecia strictly adheres to its tradition of grassroots democracy, with town meetings serving as the primary forum for civic engagement and decision-making. These meetings are open to all residents and provide a platform for citizens to voice their concerns, debate issues of local importance, and hold their elected officials accountable. This tradition of local governance which is deeply ingrained in the Equitorioise psyche fosters a strong sense of community and civic responsibility, ensuring that the voices of ordinary citizens are heard, their concerns addressed, and their politicians are held transparently accountable to their constituency. | |||
===Administrative divisions and local governance=== | ===Administrative divisions and local governance=== | ||
{{Further|Government_of_Burgundie#Country_Government|Government_of_Burgundie#Provinces|Government_of_Burgundie#County_Government|Government of Burgundie#Municipal Government|Cities of Burgundie}} | {{Further|Government_of_Burgundie#Country_Government|Government_of_Burgundie#Provinces|Government_of_Burgundie#County_Government|Government of Burgundie#Municipal Government|Cities of Burgundie}} | ||
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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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*Nanmiers | *Nanmiers | ||
{{Div col end}} | {{Div col end}} | ||
====Ile Plaiteaux==== | ====Ile Plaiteaux==== | ||
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===Emergency response=== | ===Emergency response=== | ||
{{Further|Revenue Guard|Fire Seneschalcy of Burgundie|Royal Sociolance Service of Burgundie|National Gendarmerie of Burgundie}} | {{Further|Revenue Guard|Fire Seneschalcy of Burgundie|Royal Sociolance Service of Burgundie|National Gendarmerie of Burgundie|National Emergency Management Agency of Burgundie}} | ||
In addition to local and provincial emergency response agencies, Equatorial Ostiecia falls under the jurisdictions of the [[National Gendarmerie of Burgundie]]'s Provincial Gendarmerie (not the Overseas Gendarmerie as do the [[BORA]] provinces), the Equatorial Ostiecian Sector of the [[Revenue Guard]], the Equatorial Ostiecian Response Cadre of the [[Fire Seneschalcy of Burgundie]] and [[Royal Sociolance Service of Burgundie]], and Sector 24 of the [[National Emergency Management Agency of Burgundie]]. These agencies work to support the provincial and local agencies in the execution of their missions and to keep the Equatoroise safe. | |||
===Military installations=== | ===Military installations=== | ||
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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 and livestock=== | |||
Equatorial Ostiecia's agricultural sector encompasses approximately 150,000 hectares of arable land, primarily dedicated to the cultivation of high-value cash crops that thrive in the tropical climate. | |||
The cultivation of {{wp|sugarcane}} occupies roughly 50,000 hectares and employing an estimated 10,000 workers. The industry, once associated with [[Culture in Burgundie#Slavery|slavery]] and menial labor, has undergone a transformation in recent decades, with the widespread adoption of precision agriculture technology and automated harvesting systems significantly increasing productivity and reducing labor requirements. Coffee plantations, nestled in the volcanic highlands of Flordeterra and Pescanice, cover approximately 35,000 hectares and employ around 7,000 workers. These coffee beans are revered within [[Burgundie]] for their quality and unique volcanic flavor profile and command premium prices in internal markets]]. The coffee industry has embraced increasingly sustainable farming practices since the 1980s, including shade-grown cultivation and organic pest control. Tea plantations, concentrated in the cooler, high-altitude regions of Ile Plaiteaux, occupy roughly 20,000 hectares and employ an estimated 4,000 workers. Equitorioise tea has a delicate aroma and subtle flavor, has gained a loyal following among tea connoisseurs worldwide and is on par as a cultural export with the finest wines of the [[Burgoignesc wine regions]]. Cotton pickin' is a relatively recent addition to the Equitorioise agricultural landscape. It wasn't until after the collapse of the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire]] in [[Audonia]] and loss of the cotton fields in modern day [[Umardwal]] that cotton was introduced to Equatorial Ostiecia. Since then it rapidly expanded especially during the {{wp|Industrial Revolution}} but fell off in the 20th century as [[Burgundie]] reestablished it's relationship with it's post-colonial nations on [[Audonia]]. Cotton cultivation occupies approximately 15,000 hectares and employing around 3,000 workers. The industry has benefited from advances in genetically modified seeds and precision irrigation techniques, resulting in higher yields and improved quality. Citrus orchards are scattered throughout the islands and occupy the remaining 30,000 hectares of agricultural land and employ approximately 6,000 workers. The diverse range of citrus fruits grown in Equatorial Ostiecia, including oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, caters to both domestic and international markets. | |||
Livestock production is smaller in scope and focuses on meeting domestic demand for meat and dairy products. Cattle ranching, concentrated in the grasslands of [[Flordeterra]], accounts for the majority of livestock production, with an estimated 100,000 head of cattle raised on approximately 20,000 hectares of grazing land and employing around 2,000 workers. Poultry farming is a rapidly growing sector, employing an estimated 3,000 workers and producing millions of eggs and broilers annually. A series of [[Daxia]]n avian flu epidemics in the first 20 years of the 21st century has forced the industry to adopted advanced biosecurity measures and automation technologies which has ensured efficient production and minimized the risk of disease outbreaks. | |||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
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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. | ||
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