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'''Teschego''', officially the '''Teschego Commonwealth''', is a [[Tierrador|Tierradorian]] overseas [[Administrative divisions of Tierrador#Commonwealths|commonwealth]] in northeast [[Peratra]]. Teschego is one of two overseas territories, the other being the [[Saukhin Islands]]. It is also the larger of the two, covering an area of 920,566 square kilometers. Teschego is the largest commonwealth of Tierrador as well, almost 400,000 square kilometers ahead of Ulunkheria, the second largest commonwealth in the Woqalate. Despite this feat, it is one of the least populous commonwealths, with a population of a little over 4 million. It is also the most sparsely populated commonwealth in the country, at about 4.41 inhabitants per square kilometer. Teschego, like all of the other commonwealths, is divided into seven qoyalets, headed by a [[Teschego Legislature|commonwealth legislature]], and is led by a Commonwealth Governor. Teschego’s capital is [[Apin | '''Teschego''', officially the '''Teschego Commonwealth''', is a [[Tierrador|Tierradorian]] overseas [[Administrative divisions of Tierrador#Commonwealths|commonwealth]] in northeast [[Peratra]]. Teschego is one of two overseas territories, the other being the [[Saukhin Islands]]. It is also the larger of the two, covering an area of 920,566 square kilometers. Teschego is the largest commonwealth of Tierrador as well, almost 400,000 square kilometers ahead of Ulunkheria, the second largest commonwealth in the Woqalate. Despite this feat, it is one of the least populous commonwealths, with a population of a little over 4 million. It is also the most sparsely populated commonwealth in the country, at about 4.41 inhabitants per square kilometer. Teschego, like all of the other commonwealths, is divided into seven qoyalets, headed by a [[Teschego Legislature|commonwealth legislature]], and is led by a Commonwealth Governor. Teschego’s capital is [[Apin Tascaí]], in the [[North Teschego Qoyalet]], and its largest city is [[Tataía]]. | ||
Being practically uninhabited for most of its history, with the exception of some indigenous fishing settlements here and there, Teschego was settled by the Tierradorian Confederation in 1812, under the orders of [[Aphío Kostari]]. There, they established numerous fishing settlements of their own along the [[Akúsatine Beach]]. The settlers would eventually designate a main settlement, Apin | Being practically uninhabited for most of its history, with the exception of some indigenous fishing settlements here and there, Teschego was settled by the Tierradorian Confederation in 1812, under the orders of [[Aphío Kostari]]. There, they established numerous fishing settlements of their own along the [[Akúsatine Beach]]. The settlers would eventually designate a main settlement, Apin Taschaí, which would become the capital of the colony. For almost a decade, the Akúsatine Beach Colonies were used as a haven for sympathizers of the former [[Qabóri Woqalate]]. As the colony expanded more inland, they began to find small Peratran indigenous settlements in the more mountainous region of the area. While the indigenous peoples were hesitant to interact with the Qabóri settlers, they eventually allowed the bartering of goods with them, as the settlers brought many exotic items from mainland Tierrador, which fascinated the natives. The restoration of the Qabóri Woqalate saw a more organized formation of the Teschego Qoyalets, which had expanded even further. | ||
The remaining decades of the 19th century were dominated by the [[Teschego Frontier]], which played a major role in the development and expansion of the commonwealth. By the 1890s, Teschego had expanded into its modern borders, though still lacking heavily in population. Many of the population centers in Teschego were small mountain towns, which were mostly dominated by the indigenous peoples of the area, which had seen a large population boom. Many residents in mainland Tierrador had demanded that the Woqalate pull its influence out of Teschego, seeing it as a deadweight colony. These attitudes would change in the early 1910s, when settlers would find gold in the Teschego mountains. This began a large gold rush which saw the colony’s population double by 1920. In 1959, Teschego was admitted as a commonwealth of Tierrador. | The remaining decades of the 19th century were dominated by the [[Teschego Frontier]], which played a major role in the development and expansion of the commonwealth. By the 1890s, Teschego had expanded into its modern borders, though still lacking heavily in population. Many of the population centers in Teschego were small mountain towns, which were mostly dominated by the indigenous peoples of the area, which had seen a large population boom. Many residents in mainland Tierrador had demanded that the Woqalate pull its influence out of Teschego, seeing it as a deadweight colony. These attitudes would change in the early 1910s, when settlers would find gold in the Teschego mountains. This began a large gold rush which saw the colony’s population double by 1920. In 1959, Teschego was admitted as a commonwealth of Tierrador. | ||
The abundance of valuable natural resources have enabled Teschego, with one of the smallest commonwealth economies, to have the one of the highest median incomes, with the extraction of valuable minerals, natural gas and oil, and commercial fishing dominating the Teschego’s economy. Teschego also has a large tourism industry, due to its small population and location in the Polynesian region of Peratra. The [[Government of Tierrador|Imperial Government]] owns more than half the land in Teschego, which is used for national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, and [[Tierradorian Defense Force|TDF]] military bases. Teschego has the second-largest non-Qabóri [[Abio]] population percentage, with 53% of the population belonging to three different Polynesian indigenous nations. | The abundance of valuable natural resources have enabled Teschego, with one of the smallest commonwealth economies, to have the one of the highest median incomes, with the extraction of valuable minerals, natural gas and oil, and commercial fishing dominating the Teschego’s economy. Teschego also has a large tourism industry, due to its small population and location in the Polynesian region of Peratra. The [[Government of Tierrador|Imperial Government]] owns more than half the land in Teschego, which is used for national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, and [[Tierradorian Defense Force|TDF]] military bases. Teschego has the second-largest non-Qabóri [[Abio]] population percentage, with 53% of the population belonging to three different Polynesian indigenous nations. Teschego is also the only commonwealth of Tierrador to use left-hand traffic, with the rest of the country using right-handed traffic. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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The arrival of [[Daxia|Daxian]] settlers in the early 17th century was one of the first instances of foreign settlement in Peratra. While Daxia did not impede on the modern-day borders of Teschego, their presence was certainly noticeable. Many of the indigenous peoples of Timbia began crossing the [[Tula’au o Tina]] mountains into Teschego, establishing new tribal borders. While the tribes of Timbia and Teschego were considered to be on good terms, the sudden mass influx of Timbians began to cause a majorly negative rift in the way they conducted their business. This surprisingly did not cause a major conflict, but it did result in the A’ulele practically cutting off the Timbians from their business. Exactly two centuries following the arrival of Daxia in Peratra, political dissidents from [[Tierrador#Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century|Tierrador]] began to arrive in smaller numbers to Peratra, starting in 1812. While the existence of Peratra had been known for almost 300 years by the Tierradorians, the arrival in Teschego had been purely unintentional. The journal of the Tierradorian sailor [[Satolo Esutmaí]] revealed that the settlers main destination was [[Rumahoki]], however violent winds had blown the ships severely off-course. The death of the captain of Esutmaí’s ship, [[Tuuno Taâkanen]], had only made the situation worse, as nobody else on the ship knew how to sail a ship of that size. | The arrival of [[Daxia|Daxian]] settlers in the early 17th century was one of the first instances of foreign settlement in Peratra. While Daxia did not impede on the modern-day borders of Teschego, their presence was certainly noticeable. Many of the indigenous peoples of Timbia began crossing the [[Tula’au o Tina]] mountains into Teschego, establishing new tribal borders. While the tribes of Timbia and Teschego were considered to be on good terms, the sudden mass influx of Timbians began to cause a majorly negative rift in the way they conducted their business. This surprisingly did not cause a major conflict, but it did result in the A’ulele practically cutting off the Timbians from their business. Exactly two centuries following the arrival of Daxia in Peratra, political dissidents from [[Tierrador#Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century|Tierrador]] began to arrive in smaller numbers to Peratra, starting in 1812. While the existence of Peratra had been known for almost 300 years by the Tierradorians, the arrival in Teschego had been purely unintentional. The journal of the Tierradorian sailor [[Satolo Esutmaí]] revealed that the settlers main destination was [[Rumahoki]], however violent winds had blown the ships severely off-course. The death of the captain of Esutmaí’s ship, [[Tuuno Taâkanen]], had only made the situation worse, as nobody else on the ship knew how to sail a ship of that size. | ||
The purpose of the ship’s journey was to escape a violent, war-torn regime in mainland Tierrador led at-the-time by [[Aphío Kostari]]. Kostari had led a broken nation during the height of the [[Takosenic Wars]], started by his predecessor, [[Tesío Takosenia]]. Meanwhile, the settlers had landed fairly roughly on the northeastern coast of Teschego. Originally, the Teschegan people were skeptical about the newcomers, but reluctantly welcomed them upon discovering the goods they had brought. The settlers brought many rare items from the mainland, including exotic fish species from the [[Songun Sea]], textiles made in newly-constructed Tierradorian factories, firearms and ammunition, and indigenous Cronan ceramic items. Eventually, the settlers would become assimilated in the culture of the Teschegan people, and even began to incorporate aspects of the [[Pan-Qabóri civilization]] into the daily life within the region. By October of 1816, the number of Tierradorian settlers had grown, still mostly consisting of anti-Kostaric dissidents, and one month later, the first permanent settlement, Apin | The purpose of the ship’s journey was to escape a violent, war-torn regime in mainland Tierrador led at-the-time by [[Aphío Kostari]]. Kostari had led a broken nation during the height of the [[Takosenic Wars]], started by his predecessor, [[Tesío Takosenia]]. Meanwhile, the settlers had landed fairly roughly on the northeastern coast of Teschego. Originally, the Teschegan people were skeptical about the newcomers, but reluctantly welcomed them upon discovering the goods they had brought. The settlers brought many rare items from the mainland, including exotic fish species from the [[Songun Sea]], textiles made in newly-constructed Tierradorian factories, firearms and ammunition, and indigenous Cronan ceramic items. Eventually, the settlers would become assimilated in the culture of the Teschegan people, and even began to incorporate aspects of the [[Pan-Qabóri civilization]] into the daily life within the region. By October of 1816, the number of Tierradorian settlers had grown, still mostly consisting of anti-Kostaric dissidents, and one month later, the first permanent settlement, Apin Tascaí, would be established by Tierradorian businessmen. The name "Apin Tascaí" is a Qabóri translation of the term "Good Colleagues," and was meant as a gesture of appreciation towards the indigenous peoples of Teschego for their kindness towards the Tierradorians. | ||
The alliance between both the Tierradorian settlers and the Teschegan peoples would be taken another step further, as [[Chief Taa'ā]] of the A'ulele tribe had offered a helping hand in bringing down Aphío Kostari's regime. In the spring of 1823, 100 Tierradorian settlers would make the trip back to the mainland, bringing along another 50 A'ulele warriors who volunteered to fight alongide them. There, they began to strike an alliance with frustrated members of the [[Qabóri Guard]], establishing the [[Qabóri Restoration Alliance]]. That same year, the QLA stormed Kostari's residence in [[Taisgol]], and would depose the leader shortly after. Immediately following the restoration of the Qabóri Woqalate, [[Woqali of Tierrador|Woqali]] [[Aipasía]] commended the A'ulele warriors, and offered to make the Teschegan settlements a fully integrated colony of the Woqalate. Chief Taa'ā accepted this offer under the condition that he remained in a position of leadership within his tribe, which was accepted by the Qabóri government. Following this, the Akúsatine Bay Colonies had officially been formed and integrated into the Woqalate in December of 1823. | The alliance between both the Tierradorian settlers and the Teschegan peoples would be taken another step further, as [[Chief Taa'ā]] of the A'ulele tribe had offered a helping hand in bringing down Aphío Kostari's regime. In the spring of 1823, 100 Tierradorian settlers would make the trip back to the mainland, bringing along another 50 A'ulele warriors who volunteered to fight alongide them. There, they began to strike an alliance with frustrated members of the [[Qabóri Guard]], establishing the [[Qabóri Restoration Alliance]]. That same year, the QLA stormed Kostari's residence in [[Taisgol]], and would depose the leader shortly after. Immediately following the restoration of the Qabóri Woqalate, [[Woqali of Tierrador|Woqali]] [[Aipasía]] commended the A'ulele warriors, and offered to make the Teschegan settlements a fully integrated colony of the Woqalate. Chief Taa'ā accepted this offer under the condition that he remained in a position of leadership within his tribe, which was accepted by the Qabóri government. Following this, the Akúsatine Bay Colonies had officially been formed and integrated into the Woqalate in December of 1823. | ||
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The [[Qabóri coup d'etat]] of 1911 replaced the second iteration of the Qabóri Woqalate with the much more authoritarian but progressive [[Walakee State]]. Some historians argue that the implementation of the Walakee State was very beneficial to Teschego's economy, as the region began to see much more economic progress. The 1920s and 1930s also saw a rise in the region's energy, fishing, and manufacturing industries, which would skyrocket during the coming decades. The various land reforms that were enforced throughout all territory under the Walakee banner would only heighten the benefits for Teschego, and the region's average income, [[w:Gross domestic product|GDP]], and foreign trade advantages would also skyrocket in the years leading up to the [[Second Great War]]. Despite this, Tierrador's involvement under [[Satola Sanleć]] would halt this period of prosperity for Teschego, as the entire country's economy would be left in near-ruin due to lower supply rates caused by a shifted focus in the war effort. After Tierrador withdrew from the Second Great War, the economic state sparked a mass outrage against Sanleć. Teschegan industrial laborers, who mostly were of A'ulele, Kaeoto, and Mo'ukakai backgrounds, began to unionize and strike against the Walakee State, with the goal of causing a regime change or even allowing for Teschegan independence. | The [[Qabóri coup d'etat]] of 1911 replaced the second iteration of the Qabóri Woqalate with the much more authoritarian but progressive [[Walakee State]]. Some historians argue that the implementation of the Walakee State was very beneficial to Teschego's economy, as the region began to see much more economic progress. The 1920s and 1930s also saw a rise in the region's energy, fishing, and manufacturing industries, which would skyrocket during the coming decades. The various land reforms that were enforced throughout all territory under the Walakee banner would only heighten the benefits for Teschego, and the region's average income, [[w:Gross domestic product|GDP]], and foreign trade advantages would also skyrocket in the years leading up to the [[Second Great War]]. Despite this, Tierrador's involvement under [[Satola Sanleć]] would halt this period of prosperity for Teschego, as the entire country's economy would be left in near-ruin due to lower supply rates caused by a shifted focus in the war effort. After Tierrador withdrew from the Second Great War, the economic state sparked a mass outrage against Sanleć. Teschegan industrial laborers, who mostly were of A'ulele, Kaeoto, and Mo'ukakai backgrounds, began to unionize and strike against the Walakee State, with the goal of causing a regime change or even allowing for Teschegan independence. | ||
Eventually, Sanleć would resign as Grand Woqali, and would be replaced by [[Pedro Gomez]]. Gomez quickly began his tenure by reducing funding in the defense budget and allocating it across newly-founded government organizations with the purpose of recovering the nation's economic and cultural state. This immediately earned him a large amount of popularity in not just Teschego but also in the Saukhin Islands as well, which was considered unusual for them due to their consistent anti-mainland sentiment. In 1959, Gomez would become the first Tierradorian head of state to visit Teschego, when he was invited to visit the cities of Tataía and Apin | Eventually, Sanleć would resign as Grand Woqali, and would be replaced by [[Pedro Gomez]]. Gomez quickly began his tenure by reducing funding in the defense budget and allocating it across newly-founded government organizations with the purpose of recovering the nation's economic and cultural state. This immediately earned him a large amount of popularity in not just Teschego but also in the Saukhin Islands as well, which was considered unusual for them due to their consistent anti-mainland sentiment. In 1959, Gomez would become the first Tierradorian head of state to visit Teschego, when he was invited to visit the cities of Tataía and Apin Tascaí by Teschego Governor [[Mikhail Tereiti]]. Gomez addressed the people of Teschego after arriving in Tataía, announcing in front of a massive audience that Teschego would be promoted from just four qoyalets to an autonomous commonwealth, with the same amount of rights and advantages as the mainland commonwealths, along with the Saukhin Islands being transferred from Aracadó's jurisdiction to Teschego's. In the first quarter of 1960, Pedro Gomez would become the first head of state to receive a 100% approval rating in a specified subdivision without tampering from a national government. | ||
The 1960s would also bring about a massive spike in tourism to the commonwealth. Thanks to Teschego's natural beauty, it being advertised much more throughout the world by the Imperial Government, along with including the already popular Saukhins in its borders, millions of visitors from different countries around the world would flock to the commonwealth during the northern hemisphere's winter months. From 1964 to 1976, Teschego was the most visited commonwealth in all of Tierrador. However, Teschego had also became the site of various nuclear weapons tests by the TDF, which was authorized by Gomez from 1963 to 1966, much to the discontent of the Teschegan people. After threatening to cut the mainland off financially which resulted in a [[Tataía Harbor incident of 1966|four-week long standoff]] in the [[Tataía Harbor]], Pedro Gomez agreed to stop nuclear testing in the commonwealth's waters on December 2, 1966. Teschego was also largely unaffected by the [[South Cronan Narco Wars]], as being as far as it was from the mainland led to logistical difficulty in transporting troops and resources, though they still played a large role in manufacturing goods and services to make up for the shortened supply back in the mainland. During the 1970s, the settlement of Tataía, named after Woqali Tataía III, began to increase rapidly in population throughout the Walakee State. It overtook Apin | The 1960s would also bring about a massive spike in tourism to the commonwealth. Thanks to Teschego's natural beauty, it being advertised much more throughout the world by the Imperial Government, along with including the already popular Saukhins in its borders, millions of visitors from different countries around the world would flock to the commonwealth during the northern hemisphere's winter months. From 1964 to 1976, Teschego was the most visited commonwealth in all of Tierrador. However, Teschego had also became the site of various nuclear weapons tests by the TDF, which was authorized by Gomez from 1963 to 1966, much to the discontent of the Teschegan people. After threatening to cut the mainland off financially which resulted in a [[Tataía Harbor incident of 1966|four-week long standoff]] in the [[Tataía Harbor]], Pedro Gomez agreed to stop nuclear testing in the commonwealth's waters on December 2, 1966. Teschego was also largely unaffected by the [[South Cronan Narco Wars]], as being as far as it was from the mainland led to logistical difficulty in transporting troops and resources, though they still played a large role in manufacturing goods and services to make up for the shortened supply back in the mainland. During the 1970s, the settlement of Tataía, named after Woqali Tataía III, began to increase rapidly in population throughout the Walakee State. It overtook Apin Tascaí as the most populous city in Teschego on July 6, 1972, and there was even an effort to move the capital from Apin Tascaí to Tataía, though this never occurred. | ||
On January 1, 1975, Gomez signed the [[Saukhin Integration Act of 1975]], effectively splitting the Saukhin Islands from Teschego and re-integrating the islands as their own autonomous commonwealth. | On January 1, 1975, Gomez signed the [[Saukhin Integration Act of 1975]], effectively splitting the Saukhin Islands from Teschego and re-integrating the islands as their own autonomous commonwealth. | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
As of the 2030 Tierradorian census, Teschego’s population is approximately 4,058,552, a 4.7% increase from the 2020 census figures of 3,867,801. Teschego is the 6th least populous commonwealth, ahead of Oazralk, Tawakee, Saukhin Islands, Ozalaz, and Sonaxa. Teschego is the least densely inhabited commonwealth, at 4.41 inhabitants per square kilometer. Teschego is divided into four provinces, known as qoyalets: [[Akúsatine Qoyalet]], [[Central Teschego Qoyalet]], [[Katatiq Qoyalet]], and [[Aipasía Qoyalet]]. The qoyalets are further divided into several parishes, with the entire commonwealth being divided into 39 total parishes. The most populous of the qoyalets is Akúsatine, with a population of about 2.3 million inhabitants. The commonwealth’s largest city by population, Tataía, is located on the eastern coast of Akúsatine, and has a population of a little over 1.1 million inhabitants, making it the 22nd most populous city in Tierrador, ahead of [[Qéner]] but behind [[Anloiya]]. In total, there are nine cities in Teschego with a population above 100,000; the aforementioned Tataía, the commonwealth’s capital of Apin | As of the 2030 Tierradorian census, Teschego’s population is approximately 4,058,552, a 4.7% increase from the 2020 census figures of 3,867,801. Teschego is the 6th least populous commonwealth, ahead of Oazralk, Tawakee, Saukhin Islands, Ozalaz, and Sonaxa. Teschego is the least densely inhabited commonwealth, at 4.41 inhabitants per square kilometer. Teschego is divided into four provinces, known as qoyalets: [[Akúsatine Qoyalet]], [[Central Teschego Qoyalet]], [[Katatiq Qoyalet]], and [[Aipasía Qoyalet]]. The qoyalets are further divided into several parishes, with the entire commonwealth being divided into 39 total parishes. The most populous of the qoyalets is Akúsatine, with a population of about 2.3 million inhabitants. The commonwealth’s largest city by population, Tataía, is located on the eastern coast of Akúsatine, and has a population of a little over 1.1 million inhabitants, making it the 22nd most populous city in Tierrador, ahead of [[Qéner]] but behind [[Anloiya]]. In total, there are nine cities in Teschego with a population above 100,000; the aforementioned Tataía, the commonwealth’s capital of Apin Tascaí, along with [[Ashburn]], [[Atalokaliq]], [[Matuunta]], [[Cape Sudmoll]], [[Olašico]], [[Astocaí]], and [[Nu’uqalik]]. | ||
Ethnically, Teschego is 53% Polynesian, with 26% being ethnic A’ulele, 11% being ethnic Kaeoto, 7% being ethnic Mo’ukakai, along with 5% being ethnic Tapkoii and another 4% reporting as “other Polynesian,” which includes Tainean and Loa. Other ethnic groups of Teschego include 24% as ethnic Qabóri, 12% hailing from a mainland Abio Nation, 7% reporting as “other,” and 4% as ethnic Ængle. Teschego has sizable numbers of Daxian, Coscivian, Metzettan, Caphiric, and Umardi communities within its borders, typically originating from mainland Tierrador or their respective home regions. Similar to the Saukhins’ immigration policies, Teschego is very strict on who can enter the commonwealth, as it is typically used as an entry point for illegal immigrants attempting to enter the Woqalate. | Ethnically, Teschego is 53% Polynesian, with 26% being ethnic A’ulele, 11% being ethnic Kaeoto, 7% being ethnic Mo’ukakai, along with 5% being ethnic Tapkoii and another 4% reporting as “other Polynesian,” which includes Tainean and Loa. Other ethnic groups of Teschego include 24% as ethnic Qabóri, 12% hailing from a mainland Abio Nation, 7% reporting as “other,” and 4% as ethnic Ængle. Teschego has sizable numbers of Daxian, Coscivian, Metzettan, Caphiric, and Umardi communities within its borders, typically originating from mainland Tierrador or their respective home regions. Similar to the Saukhins’ immigration policies, Teschego is very strict on who can enter the commonwealth, as it is typically used as an entry point for illegal immigrants attempting to enter the Woqalate. | ||
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===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
Tourism also plays a large role in Teschego's economy. Some notable tourist destinations include old cities such as Tataía, Apin | Tourism also plays a large role in Teschego's economy. Some notable tourist destinations include old cities such as Tataía, Apin Tascaí, Ashburn, and Atalokaliq, along with the famous [[Obrina Island]], which is located 90 miles from the mainland. There are also numerous ski resorts scattered across the Tula'au o Tina mountains, which are very popular during the winter months, along with the various lush beaches along its eastern coast, which are popular in the summer months. 21% of Teschego's workforce is employed in tourism, and the commonwealth attracts more than 8 million visitors per year, mostly from mainland Tierrador but also from countries like Timbia, Daxia, [[Alstin]], [[Arcerion]], and [[Urcea]]. | ||
== Government & politics == | == Government & politics == | ||
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
The mainstream culture of Teschego is mostly derived from [[Polynesia|Polynesian]], [[South Crona|South Cronan]], and [[Daxia|Daxian]] influences, varying in different areas of the commonwealth. Teschego is mostly personified by its cowboy culture, along with the presence of livestock towns, settlements that focus primarily on livestock, in the more inland areas of the commonwealth. As a border and coastal state, Teschego's culture is greatly influenced by that of immigrants, from different countries and continents including Daxia, Vallos, and Crona]]. | |||
===Media=== | |||
Tataía is a major global entertainment center, and is sometimes even regarded as the "Entertainment Capital of Polynesia," due to most Polynesian-influenced media originating from the city. A popular television series set in Teschego is [[Gold Rush]], which is a documentary series that follows a crew of gold miners as they travel across Teschego and Peratra, attempting to find the mythical "Tula'ua Pot of Gold," which is said to have an infinite abundance of gold and other precious metals. The show first aired on October 8, 2009, and has ran for nearly 20 seasons. | |||
The music of Teschego features a mix of various different popular and traditional styles, which range from the native Teschegan folk music to modern rock and pop music. Teschegan music features styles such as the slack-key guitar, which are very well-known across Polynesia and the world. Meanwhile, most modern folk songs are sampled for soundtracks of popular movies that feature a tropical setting. The traditional folk music of Teschego is very similar to that of the Saukhin Islands. The people of Teschego, who have inhabited the land for centuries, have retained much of their traditional musical knowledge, and most modern folk songs receive more popularity and success than more mainstream, [[Occident|Occidental]] music in the commonwealth. | |||
===Sports=== | |||
Sports in Teschego are mostly influenced by decades of Tierradorian settlement. Some popular sports include both [[w:Association football|association]] and [[w:Gridiron football|gridiron football]], [[w:Ice hockey|ice hockey]], [[Saukhin wrestling]], and [[w:Baseball|baseball]]. Teschego has three main professional football clubs, who all play in the [[National League 1]] and [[National League 2]]. No Teschegan club has ever made it past the second-tier of Tierradorian football, the [[NFL Championship]], and none of them have made it past the semifinals of the [[Qopá Terranóc]], either. The [[Teschego Cup]] is contested by every club in the Teschegan [[Commonwealth Leagues|commonwealth]] and [[Qoyalet Leagues|qoyalet]] leagues, along with the three main clubs of [[SD Apin Tascaí]], [[UCD Rainbow Tataía]], and [[Ashburn FC]]. SD Apin Tascaí is the most successful out of these three clubs, as they have won 21 Teschego Cups, and are also the only club to make the semifinals of the Qopá Terranóc. | |||
Ice hockey is another popular sport in Teschego. There are not any professional clubs in the commonwealth, however it features six teams in the [[Polynesian Hockey League]], along with six other teams from the Saukhin Islands. The PHL is a member league of the [[South Cronan Hockey League]], which is a major-junior organization and serves as a direct feeder league to the [[Orixtal Hockey League|OHL Draft]]. | |||
On the collegiate sports level, the [[University of Teschego]] and the [[University of Teschego-Tataía]] sponsor the [[OIAA Division I-A|OIAA's]] main sports of gridiron football, ice hockey, basketball, and baseball, along with several other smaller sports. Both schools were formerly a part of the [[Polynesian Athletic Conference]], along with the [[University of the Saukhin Islands]] and seven other schools, however, in 2023 both UofT and UTT joined the [[Orixtal-12 Conference]] for football, while USI joined the [[Songun Coast Conference]] for football. All other sports remained in the PAC. In 2021, University of Teschego's gridiron football team went 13–0 and won the 2021 PAC Championship, 35–13 over [[Ashburn University]], and became the first non-Power 6 school to advance to the [[College Football Playoff]]. They would eventually lose to the [[National University of Santa Maria|Santa Maria Wildcats]] in a very close game. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||