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==History== | ==History== | ||
Going back as far the {{wp|Polynesian}} and [[Crona]]n migrations in Equatorial Ostiecia's pre-arrival history, the islands of the [[Capelranco Archipelago]] have been a globally important crossroads and intercontinental interface. The arrival of [[Adonerii]] settlers in the 7th century BC introduced [[Latinic]] influence and established the first true cities in the region. During this time most of [[Vallos]] fell under the sway of the the [[Caphiria]]n Imperium and the islands of the [[Capelranco Archipelago]] were no different, but the did represent the furthest northwestern fringe of the Imperium's influence. It wasn't until the arrival of {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers, during the [[Expulsion of the Protestants]] in the late 16th century, fleeing religious persecution in the [[Levantia]], that would ultimately shape the character of modern Equatorial Ostiecia. | Going back as far the {{wp|Polynesian}} and [[Crona]]n migrations in Equatorial Ostiecia's pre-arrival history, the islands of the [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]] have been a globally important crossroads and intercontinental interface. The arrival of [[Adonerii]] settlers in the 7th century BC introduced [[Latinic]] influence and established the first true cities in the region. During this time most of [[Vallos]] fell under the sway of the the [[Caphiria]]n Imperium and the islands of the [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]] were no different, but the did represent the furthest northwestern fringe of the Imperium's influence. It wasn't until the arrival of {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers, during the [[Expulsion of the Protestants]] in the late 16th century, fleeing religious persecution in the [[Levantia]], that would ultimately shape the character of modern Equatorial Ostiecia. | ||
These {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers established the [[New Burgundie Colony]] in [[1598]]. Despite facing formidable challenges, including conflicts with pirates and initial hardships, the colony thrived and expanded rapidly throughout the 17th and 18th crntury. Their {{wp|Calvinist}} values fostered an environment conducive to economic prosperity, social cohesion, and a sense of moral imperative that was a forcing function in their drive for existence and their ultimate success. The establishment of a credit-based economy, a departure from the usury-constrained economies prevalent in the [[Levantia|Levantine]] [[Maritime Dericania]] stimulated economic growth and innovation. | These {{wp|Calvinist}} settlers established the [[New Burgundie Colony]] in [[1598]]. Despite facing formidable challenges, including conflicts with pirates and initial hardships, the colony thrived and expanded rapidly throughout the 17th and 18th crntury. Their {{wp|Calvinist}} values fostered an environment conducive to economic prosperity, social cohesion, and a sense of moral imperative that was a forcing function in their drive for existence and their ultimate success. The establishment of a credit-based economy, a departure from the usury-constrained economies prevalent in the [[Levantia|Levantine]] [[Maritime Dericania]] stimulated economic growth and innovation. | ||
The {{wp|Calvinist}} colonial administration's emphasis on education and intellectual pursuits led to the establishment of schools, libraries, and universities, ensuring a well-educated populace and a culture that valued knowledge and innovation. The colony's commitment to communal responsibility resulted in the development of early social safety nets and a progressive tax system, ensuring a minimum standard upon which it's denizens could build strong futures and contribute to the colony's overall success. | The {{wp|Calvinist}} colonial administration's emphasis on education and intellectual pursuits led to the establishment of schools, libraries, and universities, ensuring a well-educated populace and a culture that valued knowledge and innovation. The colony's commitment to communal responsibility resulted in the development of early social safety nets and a progressive tax system, ensuring a minimum standard upon which it's denizens could build strong futures and contribute to the colony's overall success. | ||
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During the [[Occidental Cold War]] and [[Operation Kipling]] the Equitorioise identity distilled into its current form. The shared experience of living under the constant threat of conflict strengthened the bonds of community and reinforced the importance of collective resilience but the shared belief that the ardent traditional conservativism of the past was responsible for the woes of the present meant that the younger generations took a softer stance on the role of church elders in the direct governance of political and social life as the country exited the 20th and entered the 21st century. | During the [[Occidental Cold War]] and [[Operation Kipling]] the Equitorioise identity distilled into its current form. The shared experience of living under the constant threat of conflict strengthened the bonds of community and reinforced the importance of collective resilience but the shared belief that the ardent traditional conservativism of the past was responsible for the woes of the present meant that the younger generations took a softer stance on the role of church elders in the direct governance of political and social life as the country exited the 20th and entered the 21st century. | ||
In the last 50 years it has come be the cultural and economic center of [[Burgundie]], in essence, creating a foil to the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. | |||
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[[Burgundie]]'s high emphasis on [[Culture_in_Burgundie#Education|education]] translates to a particularly educated and skilled workforce, leading to lower unemployment compared to less developed countries. The islands' economic diversity cushions against overreliance on any single industry, which has demonstrably made the island more resilient during downturns. Since [[Burgundie]] strives for [[Total Economic Engagement]] and espouses equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or background, Equatorial Ostiecia benefits from improved access to education and training, impacting employment prospects across various fields. | [[Burgundie]]'s high emphasis on [[Culture_in_Burgundie#Education|education]] translates to a particularly educated and skilled workforce, leading to lower unemployment compared to less developed countries. The islands' economic diversity cushions against overreliance on any single industry, which has demonstrably made the island more resilient during downturns. Since [[Burgundie]] strives for [[Total Economic Engagement]] and espouses equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or background, Equatorial Ostiecia benefits from improved access to education and training, impacting employment prospects across various fields. | ||
Additionally, Equatorial Ostiecia's cultural foundation of {{wp|Reformed_Christianity#Social_and_economic_influences|Calvinist religio-societal doctrine}}, emphasizing the moral imperative of labor, frugality, and communal responsibility, has created a unique Ostiecian socio-economic macrocosm within the [[Burgoignesc thalattocracy]]. This is evidenced by a generally high standard of living, characterized by access to quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The deeply ingrained {{wp|Protestant work ethic}}, valuing industriousness and diligence, has cultivated a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, this paired with the adoption of a credit-based economy (vs. the {{wp|usry}} constrained economies of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]), and a willingess to accept risk, contributed to sustained economic growth throughout Equatorial Ostiecia's history. {{wp|Clavinism}}s emphasis on communal well-being and a just distribution of wealth has resulted in lower-than-average income inequality in the country, which has led to a history of robust social welfare programs and a progressive tax system, ensuring a safety net for the less fortunate. The commitment to full employment, seen as a moral duty, has led to comprehensive vocational training and job placement programs, keeping unemployment rates consistently low, around 2.2% for the last decade | Additionally, Equatorial Ostiecia's cultural foundation of {{wp|Reformed_Christianity#Social_and_economic_influences|Calvinist religio-societal doctrine}}, emphasizing the moral imperative of labor, frugality, and communal responsibility, has created a unique Ostiecian socio-economic macrocosm within the [[Burgoignesc thalattocracy]]. This is evidenced by a generally high standard of living, characterized by access to quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The deeply ingrained {{wp|Protestant work ethic}}, valuing industriousness and diligence, has cultivated a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, this paired with the adoption of a credit-based economy (vs. the {{wp|usry}} constrained economies of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]), and a willingess to accept risk, contributed to sustained economic growth throughout Equatorial Ostiecia's history. {{wp|Clavinism}}s emphasis on communal well-being and a just distribution of wealth has resulted in lower-than-average income inequality in the country, which has led to a history of robust social welfare programs and a progressive tax system, ensuring a safety net for the less fortunate. The commitment to full employment, seen as a moral duty, has led to comprehensive vocational training and job placement programs, keeping unemployment rates consistently low, around 2.2% for the last decade. | ||
===Agriculture=== | ===Agriculture=== | ||