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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
|name | | name = Estro | ||
|native_name | | native_name = ''Banlieueregis Estro'' | ||
|settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[Possession (Caphiria)|Overseas Province]] | ||
|image_skyline | | image_skyline = | ||
|imagesize | | imagesize = | ||
|image_caption | | image_caption = Location of Estro | ||
|image_flag | | image_flag = FlagOfEstro.png | ||
|image_map | | image_map = EstroProvinceLocator.svg | ||
|subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
|subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|Caphiria}} | ||
|subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = Prefectures | ||
|subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = 4 | ||
|subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = Cities | ||
|subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = 5 | ||
|seat_type | | seat_type = Capital | ||
|seat | | seat = [[Valentia]] | ||
|leader_party | | leader_party = | ||
|leader_title | | leader_title = Praetor | ||
|leader_name | | leader_name = Maccus Apellius | ||
|population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2020 | ||
|population_total | | population_total = 1,570,357 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Estro''' (''Banlieueregis Estro''), is | '''Estro''' (''Banlieueregis Estro''), is an [[Possession (Caphiria)|overseas province]] of [[Caphiria]] located north of [[Venceia]] in the [[Urlazian Sea]]. It sits in between the Caphirian mainland and the island [[Urlazio]] and is the third-largest island in the [[Sea of Canete]], after Urlazio and [[Crotona]]. Estro consists of two islands: ''Magnus Estro'' (Great Estro) and ''Pavos Estro'' (Little Estro). With a population of only 1.5 million, Estro is the 2nd-smallest province by population. Its capital, [[Valentia]], is a major tourist destination and hub for international travel. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
In ancient | In ancient Latin mythology, Estro was a god sent from the heavens to rule the island of Estro, which served as a sort of purgatory for those who the gods had not yet received or judged. Estro was known to be a fair and unconcerned god, letting his subjects live hedonistic and passionate lives until their judgement was decided. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
A prehistoric megalithic temple on Alciani, Magnus Estro | A prehistoric megalithic temple on Alciani, Magnus Estro | ||
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At the time, Estro was at the center of several commercial routes and it was an important provider of raw materials such as copper and lead, which were pivotal for the manufacture of the time. By controlling the extraction of these raw materials and by commercing them with other countries, the ancient Adonerii were able to accumulate wealth and reach a level of sophistication that is not only reflected in the complexity of its surviving buildings, but also in its artworks. | At the time, Estro was at the center of several commercial routes and it was an important provider of raw materials such as copper and lead, which were pivotal for the manufacture of the time. By controlling the extraction of these raw materials and by commercing them with other countries, the ancient Adonerii were able to accumulate wealth and reach a level of sophistication that is not only reflected in the complexity of its surviving buildings, but also in its artworks. | ||
One of the intricate megalithic gallery graves made by the Adonerii. Found in Castevium, Magnus Estro | One of the intricate megalithic gallery graves made by the Adonerii. Found in Castevium, Magnus Estro | ||
Around the 9th century BC the [[Latinic people|Proto-Latin people]] began to grow in influence. These people began visiting Estro with increasing frequency, presumably initially needing safe overnight and all-weather anchorages along their trade routes. In the 6th century BC, after Adonerum had fallen and the Latins were the dominant civilization, they planned to annex Estro but failed several times. Eventually, the Latins gave up and continued north to [[Urlazio]] where they had greater success. As a result of this, the inhabitants of Estro were still ethnically Adonerii but became engulfed in Latin culture and tradition which created a fusion of the two cultures. Contact between the island, which the Latins called "Escalia" and the Latins was limited until the 1st century BC. | Around the 9th century BC the [[Latinic people|Proto-Latin people]] began to grow in influence. These people began visiting Estro with increasing frequency, presumably initially needing safe overnight and all-weather anchorages along their trade routes. In the 6th century BC, after Adonerum had fallen and the Latins were the dominant civilization, they planned to annex Estro but failed several times. Eventually, the Latins gave up and continued north to [[Urlazio]] where they had greater success. As a result of this, the inhabitants of Estro were still ethnically Adonerii but became engulfed in Latin culture and tradition which created a fusion of the two cultures. Contact between the island, which the Latins called "Escalia" and the Latins was limited until the 1st century BC. | ||
The Latin and subsequently Caphirian town of Kores. | The Latin and subsequently Caphirian town of Kores. | ||
In the 1st century BC, the Caphirian Republic was a little more than a century into its [[History of Caphiria#Republic%20era|vast conquest and territorial expansion]]. Commonesius Valianus was a young and ambitious Caphirian looking to make a name for himself to jump start his political career. The general consensus of Estro at this time was overwhelmingly negative; the citizens of Caphiria viewed the inhabitants as barbarians and they regarded both the islands and their people as backward and unhealthy, in all likelihood due to the long-standing presence of malaria. A 2000 study has in fact demonstrated that malaria was already endemic to Estro over 2000 years ago. Growing up however, Valianus had been told stories of the untold riches and awe-inspiring vistas that existed on the islands. He decided that that would how he would make his mark upon history, becoming the first man in the Republic to travel to Estro and return with a first-hand account. | In the 1st century BC, the Caphirian Republic was a little more than a century into its [[History of Caphiria#Republic%20era|vast conquest and territorial expansion]]. Commonesius Valianus was a young and ambitious Caphirian looking to make a name for himself to jump start his political career. The general consensus of Estro at this time was overwhelmingly negative; the citizens of Caphiria viewed the inhabitants as barbarians and they regarded both the islands and their people as backward and unhealthy, in all likelihood due to the long-standing presence of malaria. A 2000 study has in fact demonstrated that malaria was already endemic to Estro over 2000 years ago. Growing up however, Valianus had been told stories of the untold riches and awe-inspiring vistas that existed on the islands. He decided that that would how he would make his mark upon history, becoming the first man in the Republic to travel to Estro and return with a first-hand account. | ||
The Caphirian public bathhouse of Escedivus, Estro Parvos | The Caphirian public bathhouse of Escedivus, Estro Parvos | ||
After taking out a massive loan to fund his operation, he set sail for Parvos Estro and arrived on the port town of Kores in 190 BC. By this point, the evolution of the inhabitants of Estro was interesting. They had built many coastal settlements and had reached a high level of cultural complexity, building large federal sanctuaries, where the Nuragic communities gathered to participate in the same rituals during festivities. The most interesting part was the fact that they spoke the Latin language as well. Valianus was shocked and impressed by their unique culture which seemed to blend elements of commentary Caphirian, ancient Latin, and ancient Adonerii into one distinct culture. | After taking out a massive loan to fund his operation, he set sail for Parvos Estro and arrived on the port town of Kores in 190 BC. By this point, the evolution of the inhabitants of Estro was interesting. They had built many coastal settlements and had reached a high level of cultural complexity, building large federal sanctuaries, where the Nuragic communities gathered to participate in the same rituals during festivities. The most interesting part was the fact that they spoke the Latin language as well. Valianus was shocked and impressed by their unique culture which seemed to blend elements of commentary Caphirian, ancient Latin, and ancient Adonerii into one distinct culture. | ||
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The north-west side of Ochivigium Beach, Parvos Estro | The north-west side of Ochivigium Beach, Parvos Estro | ||
The coasts of Estro are generally high and rocky, with long, relatively straight stretches of coastline, many outstanding headlands, a few wide, deep bays, rias, many inlets and with various smaller islands off the coast. The islands have an ancient geoformation and, unlike Urlazio and mainland Caphiria, is not earthquake-prone. Its rocks date in fact from the Palaeozoic Era (up to 500 million years old). Due to long erosion processes, the island's highlands, formed of granite, schist, trachyte, basalt, sandstone and dolomite limestone, average at between 300 to 1,000 metres (984 to 3,281 feet). The highest peak is Mount Alenei (1,834 m (6,017 ft)). | The coasts of Estro are generally high and rocky, with long, relatively straight stretches of coastline, many outstanding headlands, a few wide, deep bays, rias, many inlets and with various smaller islands off the coast. The islands have an ancient geoformation and, unlike Urlazio and mainland Caphiria, is not earthquake-prone. Its rocks date in fact from the Palaeozoic Era (up to 500 million years old). Due to long erosion processes, the island's highlands, formed of granite, schist, trachyte, basalt, sandstone and dolomite limestone, average at between 300 to 1,000 metres (984 to 3,281 feet). The highest peak is Mount Alenei (1,834 m (6,017 ft)). | ||
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Lake Milameras, Magnus Estro | Lake Milameras, Magnus Estro | ||
The climate of the island is variable from area to area, due to several factors including the extension in latitude and the elevation. It can be classified in two different macrobioclimates (Mediterranean pluviseasonal oceanic and Temperate oceanic), one macrobioclimatic variant, called Submediterranean, and four classes of continentality (from weak semihyperoceanic to weak semicontinental), eight thermotypic horizons (from lower thermomediterranean to upper supratemperate) and seven ombrotypic horizons (from lower dry to lower hyperhumid), resulting in a combination of 43 different isobioclimates. | The climate of the island is variable from area to area, due to several factors including the extension in latitude and the elevation. It can be classified in two different macrobioclimates (Mediterranean pluviseasonal oceanic and Temperate oceanic), one macrobioclimatic variant, called Submediterranean, and four classes of continentality (from weak semihyperoceanic to weak semicontinental), eight thermotypic horizons (from lower thermomediterranean to upper supratemperate) and seven ombrotypic horizons (from lower dry to lower hyperhumid), resulting in a combination of 43 different isobioclimates. | ||
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== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
=== Administrative divisions === | === Administrative divisions === | ||
Estro is divided into three regions and 6 cities and the capital is | Estro is divided into three regions and 6 cities and the capital is [[Valentia]]. Its Praetor, Maccus Apellius, was elected in 2020 and is in his third term. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Historically, the economic conditions of Estro have been among the lowest in the Imperium due to the high costs of the transportation of goods and electricity, which was twice that of the continental provinces. Improvements in infrastructure such as building out the Estro Magnus submarine power cable in 1997, creating a small-scale LNG terminal and a 404-km gas pipeline have helped to decrease the high cost of the electric power in the island. | Historically, the economic conditions of Estro have been among the lowest in the Imperium due to the high costs of the transportation of goods and electricity, which was twice that of the continental provinces. Improvements in infrastructure such as building out the Estro Magnus submarine power cable in 1997, creating a small-scale LNG terminal and a 404-km gas pipeline have helped to decrease the high cost of the electric power in the island. | ||
The largest industries of the economy as of 2035 are: Other economic activities related to services (29.7%); Financial activity and real estate (26.7%); Commerce, hotels and restaurants, transport, services and communications (25.4%); Construction (5.7%); Industry (9.4%) and Agriculture, farming, fishing (3%). | The largest industries of the economy as of 2035 are: Other economic activities related to services (29.7%); Financial activity and real estate (26.7%); Commerce, hotels and restaurants, transport, services and communications (25.4%); Construction (5.7%); Industry (9.4%) and Agriculture, farming, fishing (3%). | ||
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=== Transportation === | === Transportation === | ||
==== Airports ==== | ==== Airports ==== | ||
Estro has one international airport in | Estro has one international airport in Valentia and two regional airports, one in Meneliro and Lux Norba. Internal air connections between Erstronian airports are limited to a daily Valentia-Meneliro flight. Estroi citizens benefit from special sales on plane tickets, and several low-cost air companies operate on the island. | ||
==== Seaports ==== | ==== Seaports ==== | ||
There are 6 ferry companies that link eight seaports inside of Estro to other seaports across Caphiria and Levantia. A regional ferry company links Magnus Estro and Parvos Estro to [[Castra Osaniovo]]. About 40 tourist harbors are located along the Estroi coasts. | There are 6 ferry companies that link eight seaports inside of Estro to other seaports across Caphiria and Levantia. A regional ferry company links Magnus Estro and Parvos Estro to [[Castra Osaniovo]] in the [[Narico|Narico province]]. About 40 tourist harbors are located along the Estroi coasts. | ||
==== Roads and rail ==== | ==== Roads and rail ==== | ||
Estro is the only Caphirian province without an extensive Inter-Banlieueregian Highway System (IBHS) like other provinces but the road network is well developed with a system of no-toll roads with dual carriageway that connect the principal towns and the main airports and seaports; the speed limit is 150kmh. A work in progress is converting the main routes to highway standards, with the elimination of all intersections. The secondary inland and mountain roads are generally narrow with many hairpin turns, so the speed limits are very low. | Estro is the only Caphirian province without an extensive Inter-Banlieueregian Highway System (IBHS) like other provinces but the road network is well developed with a system of no-toll roads with dual carriageway that connect the principal towns and the main airports and seaports; the speed limit is 150kmh. A work in progress is converting the main routes to highway standards, with the elimination of all intersections. The secondary inland and mountain roads are generally narrow with many hairpin turns, so the speed limits are very low. | ||
Estro does benefit from the Imperium's Portantia Network, Caphiria's extensive public transit system that provides travel on underground and light rails in cities and buses in towns and villages, as well as access to high-speed maglev trains. | Estro does benefit from the Imperium's Portantia Network, Caphiria's extensive public transit system that provides travel on underground and light rails in cities and buses in towns and villages, as well as access to high-speed maglev trains. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
With a population of | With a population of x, Estro is one of the most densely populated island in the world. In the recent past the population distribution was anomalous compared to that of other Latin regions lying on the sea. In fact, contrary to the general trend, most urban settlement has not taken place primarily along the coast but in the sub-coastal areas and towards the center of the islands. Historical reasons for this include repeated raids, widespread pastoral activities inland, and the swampy nature of the coastal plains (reclaimed definitively only in the 20th century). The situation has been reversed with the expansion of seaside tourism; today all Estro's major urban centers are located near the coasts. | ||
Estro has the highest total fertility rate (3.087 births per woman) in Caphiria and ranks among the highest in Sarpedon. Average life expectancy is slightly over 82 years (85 for women and 79.7 for men) and has one of the highest rate of centenarians in the world (15 centenarians/100,000 inhabitants). Estro is the first discovered Blue Zone, a demographic and/or geographic area in the world with an oversize concentration of centenarians and supercentenarians. | Estro has the highest total fertility rate (3.087 births per woman) in Caphiria and ranks among the highest in Sarpedon. Average life expectancy is slightly over 82 years (85 for women and 79.7 for men) and has one of the highest rate of centenarians in the world (15 centenarians/100,000 inhabitants). Estro is the first discovered Blue Zone, a demographic and/or geographic area in the world with an oversize concentration of centenarians and supercentenarians. | ||
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=== Architecture === | === Architecture === | ||
The holy well at the Nometsi site in Corottello | The holy well at the Nometsi site in Corottello | ||
The entrance of the Impediosus Cathedral | The entrance of the Impediosus Cathedral | ||
Of the prehistoric architecture in Estro there are numerous testimonies such as the megalithic circles, the menhirs, the dolmens and the well temples; however, the element that more than any other characterizes the Erxi prehistoric landscape are the ''Arxi''. The remains of hundreds of these Bronze Age buildings of various types (simple and complex) are still visible today. | Of the prehistoric architecture in Estro there are numerous testimonies such as the megalithic circles, the menhirs, the dolmens and the well temples; however, the element that more than any other characterizes the Erxi prehistoric landscape are the ''Arxi''. The remains of hundreds of these Bronze Age buildings of various types (simple and complex) are still visible today. | ||