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'''Equatorial Ostiecia''' is a large constituent country of [[Burgundie]] located on the northern end of [[Vallos]], at the confluences of the [[Odoneru Ocean]], [[St. Brendan's Strait]], the [[Taínean Sea]], and the [[Polynesian Sea]]. It is bordered by [[Vespera]], a province of [[Caphiria]] in the southeast, [[Arona | '''Equatorial Ostiecia''' is a large constituent country of [[Burgundie]] located on the northern end of [[Vallos]], at the confluences of the [[Odoneru Ocean]], [[St. Brendan's Strait]], the [[Taínean Sea]], and the [[Polynesian Sea]]. It is bordered by [[Vespera]], a province of [[Caphiria]] in the southeast, [[Arona]] in the southwest, and shares a maritime border with [[Eilada]] an island province of [[Faneria]] in the northeast. Its province of [[Equatorial Ostiecia#Flordeterra|Flordeterra]] is in the [[Vallos]]ian region of [[Vallos#Nordercia|Nordercia]] and it's island provinces span the southern half of the [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]]. | ||
In the last 50 years it has come be the [[Culture in Burgundie|cultural]] and [[Economy of Burgundie|economic]] center of [[Burgundie]], in essence, creating a foil to the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. It is home to over 64 million people and is an economic powerhouse with higher than average GDPPC and standards of living than any other constituent country of [[Burgundie]]. Equatorial Ostiecia is predominantly {{wpl|Calvinism|Mercantile Reform Protestant}}. The country upholds religious freedoms and there is a diversity of religions and other Christian Rites making up 34% of the population. The country is demographically diverse, with 64% of its population being "of [[Occidental]] descent" (of which 58% identify as [[Bergendii]]), 13% identify as "of Polynesian descent", 8% identify as "of indigenous [[Crona]]n descent", 7% identify as "of [[Audonia|Oduniyyad]] descent", and 8% identify as "of other origin" (it is suspected that they are mostly [[Coscivian civilisation|Coscivians]]). The majority of the people live in urbanized coastal areas, have exceedingly high rates of academic attainment, and work in the services sector. | In the last 50 years it has come be the [[Culture in Burgundie|cultural]] and [[Economy of Burgundie|economic]] center of [[Burgundie]], in essence, creating a foil to the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. It is home to over 64 million people and is an economic powerhouse with higher than average GDPPC and standards of living than any other constituent country of [[Burgundie]]. Equatorial Ostiecia is predominantly {{wpl|Calvinism|Mercantile Reform Protestant}}. The country upholds religious freedoms and there is a diversity of religions and other Christian Rites making up 34% of the population. The country is demographically diverse, with 64% of its population being "of [[Occidental]] descent" (of which 58% identify as [[Bergendii]]), 13% identify as "of Polynesian descent", 8% identify as "of indigenous [[Crona]]n descent", 7% identify as "of [[Audonia|Oduniyyad]] descent", and 8% identify as "of other origin" (it is suspected that they are mostly [[Coscivian civilisation|Coscivians]]). The majority of the people live in urbanized coastal areas, have exceedingly high rates of academic attainment, and work in the services sector. | ||
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{{Further|Government of Burgundie}} | {{Further|Government of Burgundie}} | ||
{{Equatorial Ostiecia}} | {{Equatorial Ostiecia}} | ||
Equatorial Ostiecia is a constituent country of [[Burgundie]] with its own assembly, prime minister, budget, and laws. [[Burgundie]]'s national governmental influence is limited to subsidies, education, and security, however, its financial and cultural institutes cast a long shadow across | Equatorial Ostiecia is a constituent country of [[Burgundie]] with its own assembly, executive branch, prime minister, budget, and laws. [[Burgundie]]'s national governmental influence is limited to subsidies, education, and security, however, its financial and cultural institutes cast a long shadow across Equatorial Ostiecia. | ||
Equitorioise are Burgoigniacs/Burgoignix with complete civil and economic rights, and citizenship (political rights) under the same federal service criteria as all residents of [[Burgundie]]. [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]] is the official language of government. | |||
The executive branch is headed by the President, a ceremonial head of state elected by popular vote, and the Prime Minister, who wields the executive power and is chosen by the Assembly of Burgesses. The President embodies the unity and aspirations of the nation and is not legally but culturally "required" to be a [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism|Mercantile Reform Protestant Elect]] in good standing, while the Prime Minister, as the head of government, is responsible for implementing policies and overseeing the day-to-day administration of the country, and is chosen based their proven track record and efficiency in negotiations. The legislative power resides in the unicameral Assembly of Burgesses, a body of elected representatives who are directly accountable to their constituents. The Assembly is tasked with enacting laws, approving budgets, and overseeing the executive branch. Its leadership is vested in the Executive-General, typically a seasoned politician elected by the Assembly's members, who presides over legislative proceedings and ensures the smooth functioning of the legislative process. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court of Equatorial Ostiecia, is an independent body responsible for interpreting the constitution and upholding the rule of law. The Court's justices are nominated by the Prime Minister and confirmed by the Assembly. | |||
While the federal country level government plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's security, promoting education, and facilitating commerce, it operates within clearly defined constitutional boundaries. The constitution explicitly limits the powers of the national government to those "requisite for safety and education of the personages of the country, their unimpeded passage to conduct their personal lives and commerce, and to the communal defense of the territory." This emphasis on limited government and individual liberty is a reflection of the {{wp|Calvinist}} values deeply embedded in Equitorioise society. At the local level, Equatorial Ostiecia strictly adheres to its tradition of grassroots democracy, with town meetings serving as the primary forum for civic engagement and decision-making. These meetings are open to all residents and provide a platform for citizens to voice their concerns, debate issues of local importance, and hold their elected officials accountable. This tradition of local governance which is deeply ingrained in the Equitorioise psyche fosters a strong sense of community and civic responsibility, ensuring that the voices of ordinary citizens are heard, their concerns addressed, and their politicians are held transparently accountable to their constituency. | |||
===Administrative divisions and local governance=== | ===Administrative divisions and local governance=== | ||
{{Further|Government_of_Burgundie#Country_Government|Government_of_Burgundie#Provinces|Government_of_Burgundie#County_Government|Government of Burgundie#Municipal Government|Cities of Burgundie}} | {{Further|Government_of_Burgundie#Country_Government|Government_of_Burgundie#Provinces|Government_of_Burgundie#County_Government|Government of Burgundie#Municipal Government|Cities of Burgundie}} | ||
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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 and livestock=== | ||
Equatorial Ostiecia's agricultural sector encompasses approximately 150,000 hectares of arable land, primarily dedicated to the cultivation of high-value cash crops that thrive in the tropical climate. | |||
The cultivation of {{wp|sugarcane}} occupies roughly 50,000 hectares and employing an estimated 10,000 workers. The industry, once associated with [[Culture in Burgundie#Slavery|slavery]] and menial labor, has undergone a transformation in recent decades, with the widespread adoption of precision agriculture technology and automated harvesting systems significantly increasing productivity and reducing labor requirements. Coffee plantations, nestled in the volcanic highlands of Flordeterra and Pescanice, cover approximately 35,000 hectares and employ around 7,000 workers. These coffee beans are revered within [[Burgundie]] for their quality and unique volcanic flavor profile and command premium prices in internal markets]]. The coffee industry has embraced increasingly sustainable farming practices since the 1980s, including shade-grown cultivation and organic pest control. Tea plantations, concentrated in the cooler, high-altitude regions of Ile Plaiteaux, occupy roughly 20,000 hectares and employ an estimated 4,000 workers. Equitorioise tea has a delicate aroma and subtle flavor, has gained a loyal following among tea connoisseurs worldwide and is on par as a cultural export with the finest wines of the [[Burgoignesc wine regions]]. Cotton pickin' is a relatively recent addition to the Equitorioise agricultural landscape. It wasn't until after the collapse of the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire]] in [[Audonia]] and loss of the cotton fields in modern day [[Umardwal]] that cotton was introduced to Equatorial Ostiecia. Since then it rapidly expanded especially during the {{wp|Industrial Revolution}} but fell off in the 20th century as [[Burgundie]] reestablished it's relationship with it's post-colonial nations on [[Audonia]]. Cotton cultivation occupies approximately 15,000 hectares and employing around 3,000 workers. The industry has benefited from advances in genetically modified seeds and precision irrigation techniques, resulting in higher yields and improved quality. Citrus orchards are scattered throughout the islands and occupy the remaining 30,000 hectares of agricultural land and employ approximately 6,000 workers. The diverse range of citrus fruits grown in Equatorial Ostiecia, including oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, caters to both domestic and international markets. | |||
Livestock production is smaller in scope and focuses on meeting domestic demand for meat and dairy products. Cattle ranching, concentrated in the grasslands of [[Flordeterra]], accounts for the majority of livestock production, with an estimated 100,000 head of cattle raised on approximately 20,000 hectares of grazing land and employing around 2,000 workers. Poultry farming is a rapidly growing sector, employing an estimated 3,000 workers and producing millions of eggs and broilers annually. A series of [[Daxia]]n avian flu epidemics in the first 20 years of the 21st century has forced the industry to adopted advanced biosecurity measures and automation technologies which has ensured efficient production and minimized the risk of disease outbreaks. | |||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||