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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Porlos boasts a [[w:gross domestic product|gross domestic product]] of $871 billion, which is one of the highest in South Crona. Being on the more developed side of the continent, Porlos enjoys close | Porlos boasts a [[w:gross domestic product|gross domestic product]] of $871 billion, which is one of the highest in South Crona. Being on the more developed side of the continent, Porlos enjoys many tightly-knit economic agreements with the fellow Woqalate of Tierrador, along with close ties to other regional powers such as Alstin, Arcerion, Ceylonia, and Paulastra, which also happen to be their largest trade partners in that order. Porlos is a [[w:Welfare state|welfare state]], and has a mixed economy, with free private enterprise along with some government ownership. Since 1940, Porlos has mostly been at the helm of more liberalized administrations, which influenced the drastic changes to what the economy is today. Public healthcare in Porlos is accessible to all citizens for free, using the same model as the [[Tierrador#Healthcare|Tierradorian]] and [[Ceylonia#Health|Ceylonian]] systems, and new parents enjoy 50 weeks of paid parental leave. The country's total income is derived from the production and distribution of its many resources, mostly petroleum and natural gas. | ||
Porlos has a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, with about 71% of the population between the ages of 15–74 being employed. Porlosi residents in the labor force are either employed or looking for work. 6.5% of Porlosi residents between the ages of 18–65 receive a disability pension and 38% of the country's labor force are employed by the Porlosi government, which is the highest in South Crona. The country also boasts some of the highest hourly productivity levels and average hourly wages in Crona. Porlosi society employs strict egalitarian values, which has allowed the country to see a smaller gap in the incomes of the lowest paid worker and the most wealthy CEOs in the country. This is also evident in Porlos' low Gini coefficient. | Porlos has a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, with about 71% of the population between the ages of 15–74 being employed. Porlosi residents in the labor force are either employed or looking for work. 6.5% of Porlosi residents between the ages of 18–65 receive a disability pension and 38% of the country's labor force are employed by the Porlosi government, which is the highest in South Crona. The country also boasts some of the highest hourly productivity levels and average hourly wages in Crona. Porlosi society employs strict egalitarian values, which has allowed the country to see a smaller gap in the incomes of the lowest paid worker and the most wealthy CEOs in the country. This is also evident in Porlos' low Gini coefficient. | ||
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=== Tourism === | === Tourism === | ||
Tourism contributed to 17.2% of the Porlosi economy. Tourism dominates the country's service sector, with every 1 in 13 residents in the Porlosi workforce holds a job in the tourism industry. For the most part, tourism in the country is seasonal, with most tourists visiting the country during the months of June and August. The industry's positive effects are felt throughout Porlos, increasing business in retail, restaurants and bars, and increasing seasonal employment. The industry is considered an export business due to the foreign visitor spending significantly reducing the country's trade imbalance. The tourist industry in Porlos has seen a sharp growth since the 1990s, attracting more than 23 million visitors each year (as of 2027). Tierrador, Alstin, Asteria, Arcerion, Ormatia, Kelekona, Paulastra, Istrenya, the Cape, Ceylonia, Kiravia and Porlos itself provide the most visitors. Tourist stays averaged 5.2 days in 2029. | |||
The most popular tourist destinations in Porlos are the coastal cities of Naqili, Anteerii and Ukusaaki, and the inland, more mountainous cities of Pacuí, Waatijia, Tovaaski, and Kawskeevi. While the country's coastline is relatively small, there is an abundance of unpolluted marine areas with nature reserves, along with 102 beaches that meet tourism standards. There are also many ski resorts in the inland portion of the country, attracting more than 12 million visitors in the winter months. Porlos is one of five South Cronan countries that develop commercial naturist resorts, the other four being Tierrador, Ceylonia, Istrenya, and Ormatia. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||