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'''Tierrador''', officially the '''Tierradorian Woqalate''', is a semi-constitutional monarchy primarily located in Southeastern [[Crona]], along with a [[Saukhin Islands|chain of islands in the Polynesian Sea]], and multiple small overseas island possessions. The country's mainland is bordered to the south by [[Ceylonia]]; to the south and west by the [[Orixtal Sea]]; to the north by [[Istrenya]] and the Songun Sea; and to the west by [[Asteria]]. Tierrador's capital is [[Taisgol]], the largest city along with being a major commercial and cultural center; other major [[wikipedia:Urban Area|urban areas]] include Qabór, Prisamarina, Sačia, [[Ambaqwe]], Porvaos, Hugo, Topaqoí, | '''Tierrador''', officially the '''Tierradorian Woqalate''', is a semi-constitutional monarchy primarily located in Southeastern [[Crona]], along with a [[Saukhin Islands|chain of islands in the Polynesian Sea]], and multiple small overseas island possessions. The country's mainland is bordered to the south by [[Ceylonia]]; to the south and west by the [[Orixtal Sea]]; to the north by [[Istrenya]] and the Songun Sea; and to the west by [[Asteria]]. Tierrador's capital is [[Taisgol]], the largest city along with being a major commercial and cultural center; other major [[wikipedia:Urban Area|urban areas]] include Qabór, Prisamarina, Sačia, [[Ambaqwe]], Porvaos, Hugo, Topaqoí, Tuwaheekee, and San Cristóbal. Tierrador is a member of the [[League of Nations]], the [[Cronan Commonwealth Development Organization|CCDO]], and the [[Multilateral Coöperation Council|MCC]]. It is considered a regional power within the Cronan continent, due to its strategic location and very powerful economy. | ||
Tierrador is a {{wp|developed country}} with a very high {{wp|quality of life}}. Because of this, Tierrador is considered amongst one of the most powerful nations in the Cronan continent. It is also considered a melting pot of cultures, due to the large amount of immigration into the nation in the late 70s to the early 90s. It also possesses one of the most powerful economies, with a little over $12 trillion as its GDP. These traits were mainly derived from the influence of Cronan great powers such as [[Alstin]], in which missions from the Alstinian lands to Tierrador caused a rift in the cultural significance of the nation. The country is divided into 25 regions, which equal to an area of 4,154,413 square kilometers, making it the 5th largest nation in the world by area, along with a population of close to 186 million. It is a unitary semi-constitutional monarchy, with all of the federal governmental functions being held in the nation’s capital, Taisgol. Tierrador is a prominent historical center of Cronan art, science and philosophy. It is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, attracting over 76 million people from around the world yearly. It contains landmarks such as various temples dating back to the ancient [[Songun Civilization]], the [[Palacio de Prosperidad]] (lit. Palace of Prosperity) in Taisgol, the many luscious and sandy beaches situated across the coastline of the mainland and the Saukhin Islands, the mountainous northwestern region, and the unique pre-colonial architecture across the hilly Songun Coast. Tierrador is a federal republic, consisting of [[Administrative divisions of Tierrador|25 regions and 3 collectivities]], with most federal authority sections based in [[Taisgol]], along with a few government agencies based in the historical city of [[Qabór]]. | Tierrador is a {{wp|developed country}} with a very high {{wp|quality of life}}. Because of this, Tierrador is considered amongst one of the most powerful nations in the Cronan continent. It is also considered a melting pot of cultures, due to the large amount of immigration into the nation in the late 70s to the early 90s. It also possesses one of the most powerful economies, with a little over $12 trillion as its GDP. These traits were mainly derived from the influence of Cronan great powers such as [[Alstin]], in which missions from the Alstinian lands to Tierrador caused a rift in the cultural significance of the nation. The country is divided into 25 regions, which equal to an area of 4,154,413 square kilometers, making it the 5th largest nation in the world by area, along with a population of close to 186 million. It is a unitary semi-constitutional monarchy, with all of the federal governmental functions being held in the nation’s capital, Taisgol. Tierrador is a prominent historical center of Cronan art, science and philosophy. It is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, attracting over 76 million people from around the world yearly. It contains landmarks such as various temples dating back to the ancient [[Songun Civilization]], the [[Palacio de Prosperidad]] (lit. Palace of Prosperity) in Taisgol, the many luscious and sandy beaches situated across the coastline of the mainland and the Saukhin Islands, the mountainous northwestern region, and the unique pre-colonial architecture across the hilly Songun Coast. Tierrador is a federal republic, consisting of [[Administrative divisions of Tierrador|25 regions and 3 collectivities]], with most federal authority sections based in [[Taisgol]], along with a few government agencies based in the historical city of [[Qabór]]. | ||
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===Great Wars and Beyond=== | ===Great Wars and Beyond=== | ||
Despite the newfound relations with Kiravia and Caphiria, Tierrador remained neutral during the [[First Great War]], which lasted from 1896 to 1902. Many Tierradorians felt that the country had an obligation to fight alongside its allies, however, Woqala Saku was firm on her stance that armed conflict with global powers, especially given the domestic situations at the time (i.e. Insurgencies in the western regions, skirmishes in [[Winnecomac]], and illicit trading from the Auqali Republic), was not needed or wanted by the Woqalate. This angered many Tierradorian residents, many of which began to show their already-high frustrations with the House of Woqelee. Benito Cruz-Morales, the fourth governor of the Republic of Auqali & Sonaxa, saw this as an opportunity to begin integrating surrounding areas into the Auqali regime. The heightened trade of illicit substances, such as [[copium]], [[loreium]], marijuana, and cocaine, began to raise suspicions from the Imperial Government back in Qabór. In 1907, Saku established the [[Imports and Exports Regulation Authority]] (IERA). The IERA's main purpose was to control any products or items imported into the Woqalate, in order to deter and eventually reduce illegal activity across Tierradorian borders. Despite this, drug mafias funded by the Auqali Republic managed to bypass the heightened border security with Tierrador through guerrilla tactics and careful placement of illegal goods in their modes of transporation. This would begin a domino effect which culminated in the [[1909 Čahaaga checkpoint incident]], in which IERA agents were captured and held hostage at the border checkpoint near [[Čahaaga, Auqali]]. The following year, on February 7, 1910, Saku would declare war on Auqali & Sonaxa. Much similar to the Invasion of Arrecife almost twenty years prior, the invasion was swift, with the Auqali Army being overwhelmed by the intense and clever guerrilla tactics of the Tierrador Armed Forces. On January 31, 1911, Auqali and Sonaxa were annexed by the Tierradorian Woqalate. Despite the swift victory, Tierrador still experienced mass casualties, causing outrage against Saku and the House of Woqelee. Civil unrest occurred across several Tierradorian major cities, with lower and middle class Tierradorians determined to take down the House of Woqelee. On October 3, 1911, two hundred Armed Forces personnel, led by former Qabóri Guard sergeant [[Auno Sanléc]], led a coup d'etat against the House of Woqelee. They stormed the Woqelee Palace in Qabór, where the members of the House of Woqelee members were forced out of the Palace and exiled to [[Republic of | Despite the newfound relations with Kiravia and Caphiria, Tierrador remained neutral during the [[First Great War]], which lasted from 1896 to 1902. Many Tierradorians felt that the country had an obligation to fight alongside its allies, however, Woqala Saku was firm on her stance that armed conflict with global powers, especially given the domestic situations at the time (i.e. Insurgencies in the western regions, skirmishes in [[Winnecomac]], and illicit trading from the Auqali Republic), was not needed or wanted by the Woqalate. This angered many Tierradorian residents, many of which began to show their already-high frustrations with the House of Woqelee. Benito Cruz-Morales, the fourth governor of the Republic of Auqali & Sonaxa, saw this as an opportunity to begin integrating surrounding areas into the Auqali regime. The heightened trade of illicit substances, such as [[copium]], [[loreium]], marijuana, and cocaine, began to raise suspicions from the Imperial Government back in Qabór. In 1907, Saku established the [[Imports and Exports Regulation Authority]] (IERA). The IERA's main purpose was to control any products or items imported into the Woqalate, in order to deter and eventually reduce illegal activity across Tierradorian borders. Despite this, drug mafias funded by the Auqali Republic managed to bypass the heightened border security with Tierrador through guerrilla tactics and careful placement of illegal goods in their modes of transporation. This would begin a domino effect which culminated in the [[1909 Čahaaga checkpoint incident]], in which IERA agents were captured and held hostage at the border checkpoint near [[Čahaaga, Auqali]]. The following year, on February 7, 1910, Saku would declare war on Auqali & Sonaxa. Much similar to the Invasion of Arrecife almost twenty years prior, the invasion was swift, with the Auqali Army being overwhelmed by the intense and clever guerrilla tactics of the Tierrador Armed Forces. On January 31, 1911, Auqali and Sonaxa were annexed by the Tierradorian Woqalate. Despite the swift victory, Tierrador still experienced mass casualties, causing outrage against Saku and the House of Woqelee. Civil unrest occurred across several Tierradorian major cities, with lower and middle class Tierradorians determined to take down the House of Woqelee. On October 3, 1911, two hundred Armed Forces personnel, led by former Qabóri Guard sergeant [[Auno Sanléc]], led a coup d'etat against the House of Woqelee. They stormed the Woqelee Palace in Qabór, where the members of the House of Woqelee members were forced out of the Palace and exiled to [[Republic of Tawakee (1877–1965)|Tawakee]]. | ||
Following the storming of the Woqelee Palace, Sanléc crowned himself as the first male monarch in Tierradorian history, renaming the position to '''High | Following the storming of the Woqelee Palace, Sanléc crowned himself as the first male monarch in Tierradorian history, renaming the position to '''High Woqalo''', signifying the moral victory he believed to have gained after overthrowing the House of Woqelee. 1911 began the [[Walakee Tierrador|House of Walakee]]'s reign over Tierrador. Sanléc's reign was regarded as "uneventful," as no major global events that involved Tierrador took place during his reign as High Woqalo. One of the most notable policies implemented by Sanléc included the [[Tierradorian land reforms (1923–1963|various land reforms]] that he signed into effect via [[Crown Order]]. The reforms would last for forty years and saw the beginning of agricultural subsidies. The continued support for these policies throughout Walakee Tierrador earned the ruling dynasty the nickname "the Farming Dynasty," due to the agriculture-focused policies enacted throughout the 20th century. On April 6, 1931, Sanléc suffered a near-fatal heart attack, and was temporarily removed from the throne in order to give him time to recover. In his place was [[Home Office|Home Officer]] [[Nathan Krauža]]. Krauža had garnered a reputation of being "Tierrador-first," encouraging many to consider whether they are benefitting the Woqalate, which had led many to believe that Krauža would be selected as the successor should Sanléc die. However, when Sanléc suffered a second heart attack and was on the brink of death, he announced that the throne would be given to his daughter, [[Satola Sanléc]], rather than Krauža. Enraged, Krauža punched the High Woqalo in the chest, triggering a third heart attack, killing him immediately. After this incident, Krauža was arrested by the Woqalate Guard and sentenced to life in prison. | ||
High Woqala Satola Sanléc ascended to the throne as the second monarch of the Walakee Dynasty in 1931, at the beginning of a pivotal time throughout Tierrador's history. During her reign, the presence of Tierrador on the international stage grew exponentially, boosting the nation's economy. Despite this, Sanléc's administration began outlawing certain media outlets, due to their continued criticism of the House of Walakee. One of these outlets included the Kiravian-based [[List of Kiravian news outlets#South Crona Morning Post|South Crona Morning Post]], which had began radio broadcasts throughout Tierrador in 1934. This would soon pave the way into political censorship, where any statement from an opposition party had to be proofread by the House of Walakee, which often resulted in heavy redactions, causing confusion amongst those party's supporters. Sanléc expressed the importance of a unified Tierrador in a 1936 speech, which was dubbed the "Tierradorian Promise speech". | High Woqala Satola Sanléc ascended to the throne as the second monarch of the Walakee Dynasty in 1931, at the beginning of a pivotal time throughout Tierrador's history. During her reign, the presence of Tierrador on the international stage grew exponentially, boosting the nation's economy. Despite this, Sanléc's administration began outlawing certain media outlets, due to their continued criticism of the House of Walakee. One of these outlets included the Kiravian-based [[List of Kiravian news outlets#South Crona Morning Post|South Crona Morning Post]], which had began radio broadcasts throughout Tierrador in 1934. This would soon pave the way into political censorship, where any statement from an opposition party had to be proofread by the House of Walakee, which often resulted in heavy redactions, causing confusion amongst those party's supporters. Sanléc expressed the importance of a unified Tierrador in a 1936 speech, which was dubbed the "Tierradorian Promise speech". | ||
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South Cronan Narco Wars (1959–1989) | South Cronan Narco Wars (1959–1989) | ||
- Istrenyan Crisis (1959–1961) | - Istrenyan Crisis (1959–1961) | ||
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- Mosquito War (1965–1970) | - Mosquito War (1965–1970) | ||
- Sonaxa War (1971–1973) | - Sonaxa War (1971–1973) | ||
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The Tierradorian legislative branch is a unicameral chamber called the '''Qangreč'''. It is comprised of approximately 420 representatives elected by universal suffrage every five years from all 25 regions based off the population of each region. The Qangreč is usually tasked with drafting and adopting federal law, assisting in appointing the Qaphenć (head of government), holding hearings to inform the legislative process, conducting investigations to oversee the executive branch, and serving as the voice of the Tierradorian people and the regions in the federal government. The legislative process in Qangreč involves the introduction, discussion, and voting on proposed laws. Members bring forth bills, which undergo committee review and public hearings before reaching the floor for debate. The Qangreč encourages open dialogue and encourages members to articulate their perspectives, allowing for thorough deliberations. The Qangreč is designed to be a diverse and inclusive institution, reflecting the varied demographics and interests of the Tierradorian population. Its membership comprises individuals from different regions, communities, and political parties, aiming to ensure fair representation and foster democratic decision-making. | The Tierradorian legislative branch is a unicameral chamber called the '''Qangreč'''. It is comprised of approximately 420 representatives elected by universal suffrage every five years from all 25 regions based off the population of each region. The Qangreč is usually tasked with drafting and adopting federal law, assisting in appointing the Qaphenć (head of government), holding hearings to inform the legislative process, conducting investigations to oversee the executive branch, and serving as the voice of the Tierradorian people and the regions in the federal government. The legislative process in Qangreč involves the introduction, discussion, and voting on proposed laws. Members bring forth bills, which undergo committee review and public hearings before reaching the floor for debate. The Qangreč encourages open dialogue and encourages members to articulate their perspectives, allowing for thorough deliberations. The Qangreč is designed to be a diverse and inclusive institution, reflecting the varied demographics and interests of the Tierradorian population. Its membership comprises individuals from different regions, communities, and political parties, aiming to ensure fair representation and foster democratic decision-making. | ||
=== | ===Woqalate subdivisions=== | ||
[[File:Tierrador Regions.png|thumb|Map of the 24 mainland regions of Tierrador, overseas possessions not shown]] | [[File:Tierrador Regions.png|thumb|Map of the 24 mainland regions of Tierrador, overseas possessions not shown]] | ||
[[File:Tierrador Provinces.png|thumb|99 mainland provinces of Tierrador]] | [[File:Tierrador Provinces.png|thumb|99 mainland provinces of Tierrador]] | ||
Tierrador is divided into 25 fully devolved regions, which are then separated into 101 provinces, all represented in the Qangreč, the legislative body of Tierrador. The body of the Qangreč is made up by representatives determined by the populations of the provinces. Each of these regions were admitted over a 50-year period, whether by peaceful means or by invasion and coercion. These regions function as their own nations, where they are allowed to govern over their respective provinces, have their own parliaments and justice systems. They also possess partial fiscal autonomy, being able to create their own budgets and allocate resources for their Gross Domestic Products. In terms of defense, the Tierradorian regions have their own Regional Guard, which in turn is a division of the Tierradorian Defense Forces, and in the event of an armed conflict on Tierradorian soil, the | Tierrador is divided into 25 fully devolved regions, which are then separated into 101 provinces, all represented in the Qangreč, the legislative body of Tierrador. The body of the Qangreč is made up by representatives determined by the populations of the provinces. Each of these regions were admitted over a 50-year period, whether by peaceful means or by invasion and coercion. These regions function as their own nations, where they are allowed to govern over their respective provinces, have their own parliaments and justice systems. They also possess partial fiscal autonomy, being able to create their own budgets and allocate resources for their Gross Domestic Products. In terms of defense, the Tierradorian regions have their own Regional Guard, which in turn is a division of the Tierradorian Defense Forces, and in the event of an armed conflict on Tierradorian soil, the Woqalate can temporarily dissolve and allow the regions to take control against the enemy. | ||
=== Politics=== | === Politics=== | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
The Tierradorian Census Office reported an estimate of 185,786,393 residents as of April 9, 2030. As of March | The Tierradorian Census Office reported an estimate of 185,786,393 residents as of April 9, 2030. As of March 2034, that number has been estimated at 191,053,145 residents, an almost 6 million increase. Tierrador is the world's 9th most populous nation, and the third most populous nation in Crona, behind [[Varshan]] and [[Paulastra]]. Tierrador is a rapidly growing nation, with a net gain of 1 person per minute, or 1,440 people per day. In 2029, 56% of Tierradorians age 18 and over were married, 7% were widowed, 16% were divorced, and 21% had never been married. In 2031, the [[w:Total fertility rate|total fertility rate]] for the Tierradorian Republic stood at 2.1 children per women, and it is estimated that the average household in the nation consists of two or more children. It has been estimated that about 21% of all children live in a single-parent household, with 11% living with the mother and 10% with the father, as of 2029. | ||
The Tierradorian Woqalate is an extremely diverse nation, with 21 ancestry groups having more than 1 million self-reported members. Qabóri-Tierradorians, who typically report ancestry from the Qabóri Nation of Indigenous Cronans, [[Coscivian]], [[Polynesia|Polynesian]], [[Sarpedon|Sarpedonian]], and [[Levantia|Levantine]], form the largest [[w:Race|racial]] and [[w:Ethnic group|ethnic group]] within the nation at 41.4%, or almost 77 million Tierradorians. Indigenous Cronans, referred to as the [[Abio Nations]], make up 27.2% (about 50.5 million) and are the second-largest group in Tierrador. Coscivians make up 18.1% (33.6 million) of the total population and are the third-largest group in Tierrador. Ænglish-origin Tierradorians (mostly from [[Alstin]], [[Arcerion]], and [[Urcea]]), make up 11.7 million Tierradorians and are 6.3% of the total population. Tierradorians with ancestry from all areas of the [[Audonia|Audonian continent]] are typically recognized within the same group, referred officially as Audonian-Tierradorian. This group makes up almost 9 million Tierradorians and make up 4.8% of the population. Half of the Audonian community reported origin from [[Daxia]], with the rest usually reporting ancestry to [[Metzetta]], [[Pursat]], [[Peshabiwar]], and [[Huoxia]]. The remaining 2.2%, or 4.1 million, were reported as "other." In 2030, it was reported that the [[w:Population pyramid|median age]] for Tierradorians population was 27.5 years. | The Tierradorian Woqalate is an extremely diverse nation, with 21 ancestry groups having more than 1 million self-reported members. Qabóri-Tierradorians, who typically report ancestry from the Qabóri Nation of Indigenous Cronans, [[Coscivian]], [[Polynesia|Polynesian]], [[Sarpedon|Sarpedonian]], and [[Levantia|Levantine]], form the largest [[w:Race|racial]] and [[w:Ethnic group|ethnic group]] within the nation at 41.4%, or almost 77 million Tierradorians. Indigenous Cronans, referred to as the [[Abio Nations]], make up 27.2% (about 50.5 million) and are the second-largest group in Tierrador. Coscivians make up 18.1% (33.6 million) of the total population and are the third-largest group in Tierrador. Ænglish-origin Tierradorians (mostly from [[Alstin]], [[Arcerion]], and [[Urcea]]), make up 11.7 million Tierradorians and are 6.3% of the total population. Tierradorians with ancestry from all areas of the [[Audonia|Audonian continent]] are typically recognized within the same group, referred officially as Audonian-Tierradorian. This group makes up almost 9 million Tierradorians and make up 4.8% of the population. Half of the Audonian community reported origin from [[Daxia]], with the rest usually reporting ancestry to [[Metzetta]], [[Pursat]], [[Peshabiwar]], and [[Huoxia]]. The remaining 2.2%, or 4.1 million, were reported as "other." In 2030, it was reported that the [[w:Population pyramid|median age]] for Tierradorians population was 27.5 years. | ||
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Tierrador has two ''[[w:De facto|de facto]]'' official languages standardized by [[Tierradorian nationality law|its nationality law and naturalization process]]: [[Tierradorian]] and [[w:Southern American English|Terra Ænglish]], a Tierradorian regional dialect of [[Ænglish]]. Despite this, there are several languages spoken throughout different regions of the country. Most of these languages are Abio indigenous languages, and 16 of the 25 regions declare one or more Abio language as an official language. [[Kiravic Coscivian]] and [[Cartadanian]] are very prominent in the midwest and southeast region of the country, with Coscivian being spoken by 35 million residents and Cartadanian being spoken by 16 million Tierradorians. [[Aracadó]] is the only region in Tierrador to declare Cartadanian as an official language, along with [[Gaston (province)|Gaston Province]] in [[Las Rozas]] and [[Chauakee (province)|Chauakee]] and [[Isban (province)|Isban]] provinces in [[Auqali]] having Cartadanian as an official language. Most Tierradorian schools only offer classes in Tierradorian and Terra Ænglish, however in areas with an allowing budget, classes are also taught in various languages to those who need it. It is required, however, that all Tierradorians learn Tierradorian and Terra Ænglish, and usually both languages are taught from grades 1 to 4. | Tierrador has two ''[[w:De facto|de facto]]'' official languages standardized by [[Tierradorian nationality law|its nationality law and naturalization process]]: [[Tierradorian]] and [[w:Southern American English|Terra Ænglish]], a Tierradorian regional dialect of [[Ænglish]]. Despite this, there are several languages spoken throughout different regions of the country. Most of these languages are Abio indigenous languages, and 16 of the 25 regions declare one or more Abio language as an official language. [[Kiravic Coscivian]] and [[Cartadanian]] are very prominent in the midwest and southeast region of the country, with Coscivian being spoken by 35 million residents and Cartadanian being spoken by 16 million Tierradorians. [[Aracadó]] is the only region in Tierrador to declare Cartadanian as an official language, along with [[Gaston (province)|Gaston Province]] in [[Las Rozas]] and [[Chauakee (province)|Chauakee]] and [[Isban (province)|Isban]] provinces in [[Auqali]] having Cartadanian as an official language. Most Tierradorian schools only offer classes in Tierradorian and Terra Ænglish, however in areas with an allowing budget, classes are also taught in various languages to those who need it. It is required, however, that all Tierradorians learn Tierradorian and Terra Ænglish, and usually both languages are taught from grades 1 to 4. | ||
According to the [[Tierradorian Communities Survey|TCS]] for 2020, 125 million spoke only Tierradorian at home. The second-highest number was Terra Ænglish, spoken by 34 million within their residence. The remaining numbers were Coscivian (8 million), Cartadanian ( | According to the [[Tierradorian Communities Survey|TCS]] for 2020, 125 million spoke only Tierradorian at home. The second-highest number was Terra Ænglish, spoken by 34 million within their residence. The remaining numbers were Coscivian (8 million), [[High Western Qabóri]] (6 million) Cartadanian (3 million), [[Daxia|Daxian]] (3 million), [[Caphiric Latin]] (3 million), [[Arabic]] (1 million), [[Lebhan]] (1 million), and [[w:Pashto|Pukhtu]] and [[Peshabiwar|Peshbi]] (1 million combined). | ||
===Immigration=== | ===Immigration=== | ||
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==Culture and Society == | ==Culture and Society == | ||
While mostly dominated by [[Pan-Qabóri civilization]], culture in Tierrador is very diverse and mixed, consisting of cultures from around the world, but predominantly from Crona, Great Kirav and Audonia. Tierrador is considered a “melting pot” of cultures, with over 150 languages being recorded throughout Tierradorian history. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is an Occidental culture largely derived from a number of factors including: the nation's key commercial location centered in South Crona, its rapidly changing history, going from an Empire to an authoritarian regime, and back to a traditional liberal democracy, and its status as a major power, traditions originating from foreign immigrants from nations such as [[Kiravia]] and [[Alstin]], and cultural practices stemming back several centuries to the days of the Qabóri Woqalate and the Abio Nations. | |||
Tierradorians have traditionally been characterized by a unifying belief in an "Tierradorian creed" emphasizing liberty, equality under the law, democracy, social equality, property rights, and a preference for limited government. Individualism, having a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and altruism are also cited values. According to a 2026 study by the Charities Aid Foundation, Tierradorians donated 1.73% of total GDP to charity, the highest in the world by a large margin. Tierrador is home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, traditions, and values, and exerts major cultural influence on a global scale, with the phenomenon being termed Tierradorization. As such, the Tierradorian Republic is considered a cultural superpower. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is described as an Occidental culture mixed with South Cronan indigenous culture, most notably Qabór and Tauçan, with the addition of many smaller Abio Nations (Youkafee, Polelu, Tounakee, Abamo, etc.). Coscivian culture is very large in Tierrador as well, with many characteristics of Tierradorian culture being derived from Kiravia, such as architecture and linguistics. | Tierradorians have traditionally been characterized by a unifying belief in an "Tierradorian creed" emphasizing liberty, equality under the law, democracy, social equality, property rights, and a preference for limited government. Individualism, having a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and altruism are also cited values. According to a 2026 study by the Charities Aid Foundation, Tierradorians donated 1.73% of total GDP to charity, the highest in the world by a large margin. Tierrador is home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, traditions, and values, and exerts major cultural influence on a global scale, with the phenomenon being termed Tierradorization. As such, the Tierradorian Republic is considered a cultural superpower. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is described as an Occidental culture mixed with South Cronan indigenous culture, most notably Qabór and Tauçan, with the addition of many smaller Abio Nations (Youkafee, Polelu, Tounakee, Abamo, etc.). Coscivian culture is very large in Tierrador as well, with many characteristics of Tierradorian culture being derived from Kiravia, such as architecture and linguistics. | ||
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''What type of art do your people make? Do they have a tradition of painted art, well-crafted television shows, or great music?'' | ''What type of art do your people make? Do they have a tradition of painted art, well-crafted television shows, or great music?'' | ||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
Sports play an extremely large role in Tierradorian culture and lifestyle. The most popular sports in Tierrador are [[w:Football|football]] (both association and gridiron), [[w:Ice hockey|ice hockey]] and [[w:Baseball|baseball]]. Athleticism and exercise are highly encouraged throughout Tierradorian society. | Sports play an extremely large role in Tierradorian culture and lifestyle. The most popular sports in Tierrador are [[w:Football|football]] (both association and gridiron), [[w:Ice hockey|ice hockey]] and [[w:Baseball|baseball]]. Athleticism and exercise are highly encouraged throughout Tierradorian society. Association football is the most popular code of football in Tierrador. It was first played in Tierrador in 1889, where the newly-founded national team played an exhibition match against [[Alstin]], winning 2–1. [[Football Tierrador]] is the governing body of association football, [[w:Futsal|futsal]], and [[w:Beach soccer|beach soccer]]. The [[Premiership (Tierrador)|Premiership]] is the highest level on the Tierradorian football league pyramid, contested by 20 teams. The Premiership is part of the [[Tierradorian Football League]] along with the TFL Championship, TFL League One and TFL League Two. Below the TFL, there are multiple Football Tierrador-licensed leagues which are part of independent league structures, all the way to level 20. In Tierrador, there are more than 200,000 association football clubs, with 4.6 million registered players. The [[Tierradorian national football team]] is the current [[WAFF World Cup|World Cup]] champion, defeating [[Yonderre]] 4–3 in the 2030 final in [[Alstin (City)|Alstin City]]. | ||
Ice hockey is the second most popular sport in Tierrador. Despite being a tropical nation, with a generally unfavorable climate for ice hockey, Tierradorians were first introduced to ice hockey in 1917, when Kiravian immigrants began playing competitively within Tierrador. Eventually, the sport grew to the most popular arena sport in the nation. The Tierradorian national ice hockey team won back to back World Cups of Hockey in 2008 and 2012. Tierrador is also home to numerous professional leagues. Twenty-one of the [[Orixtal Hockey League|Orixtal Hockey League’s]] 32 clubs are based in the country, and have won the most [[Watson Cup|Watson Cup championships]] out of the five member nations. The [[South Cronan Hockey League]] is a major junior hockey association comprised of four member leagues, for a total of 84 clubs. Many senior and junior leagues are based throughout the 25 regions of Tierrador, with about 145,000 clubs, and 3.7 million registered players. | |||
Originating in Western Tierrador in 1869, gridiron football is one of the most popular codes in Tierrador, and it has been played nonstop for over 150 years. The [[National Football League]] is the premier gridiron football league. With 24 teams, the league markets itself as the governing body for professional gridiron football. Collegiate gridiron football is also extremely popular, mostly on a regional level. The [[Tierradorian Interscholastic Athletics Association|TIAA]]'s Division I-A is made up of 92 teams, divided into 8 conferences based on the region. Along with gridiron football, the TIAA sponsors 10 sports (for both men and women) officially. The Tierradorian national gridiron team represents the nation at the [[Gridiron World Cup]] (where they won in 2009 and 2021), and the [[Istroyan Games]]. There are over 25,000 registered gridiron football teams, along with 1.4 million registered players. | |||
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===Technology=== | ===Technology=== | ||
In terms of technology, Tierrador has historically been very gifted in said field. Companies such as [[Palmtree Electronics|Palmtree]], [[Aegan Group|ÆGAN]], [[TK Group]] and [[ | In terms of technology, Tierrador has historically been very gifted in said field. Companies such as [[Palmtree Electronics|Palmtree]], [[Aegan Group|ÆGAN]], [[TK Group]] and [[Tongon Industries]] propels the Tierradorian consumer electronics industry to being one of the largest in the world. Palmtree Electronics is the largest manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronics in Crona and Kiravia, and the second largest in the world, only behind [[Caphiria|Caphirian]] [[Petalstone|Petalstone Electronics]]. The Aegan Group (stylized ÆGAN) is well-renowned for their innovative and unique personal computers and laptops, being the most popular amongst many other competitors in Tierrador and around the world. Tierrador also ranks very high in scientific research, being one of the first nations in Crona to enter space, in 1974. The [[Tierradorian Aeronautic Research Committee]] (TARC) is the main regulator in aerospace research, being responsible for many deep space missions orchestrated by the Tierradorian Republic. In 1976, Tierrador launched ''Terra I'', the first permanent satellite for the nation, and in 1979, ''Terra II'' was launched to accompany ''Terra I''. These satellites are no longer in orbit, however, as the lifespan for a Tierradorian satellite is only 10 years. | ||
Tierrador also ranks high in robotics manufacturing, supplying 35% of all robotics products in the 2030 total. Tierrador also boasts one of the most scientific researchers per capita of any nations, with close to 16 per 1000 employees. The video gaming industry in Tierrador is also a very large market. Notable consoles such as the Aegan X-Series, and the various consoles produced by | Tierrador also ranks high in robotics manufacturing, supplying 35% of all robotics products in the 2030 total. Tierrador also boasts one of the most scientific researchers per capita of any nations, with close to 16 per 1000 employees. The video gaming industry in Tierrador is also a very large market. Notable consoles such as the Aegan X-Series, and the various consoles produced by Tongon, propel Tierrador to being the largest producer of video game consoles in the world. Development companies such as [[Winnecomac Softworks]], [[Porvaos Entertainment]], and [[VideoTerra]] regularly put out numerous blockbuster video games that are played by close to 4 billion people around the world. The most popular Tierradorian video game series is [[Recon]], a first-person shooter game primarily set during the Second Great War, though players can acquire DLCs set in different periods throughout the Occidental Cold War. Other popular video game series include [[Tropical Heist]], [[Old West Troubles]], and [[Terra IX]]. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||