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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
===Geology=== | ===Geology=== | ||
The islands of Equatorial Ostiecia, and the entire [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]], were formed by a {{wpl|Fault_(geology)#Strike-slip_faults|strike-slip fault}} as the Cronan plate and Sarepdonian plate intersect. It is a hotbed of volcanic activity. | The islands of Equatorial Ostiecia, and the entire [[Vallos#Capelranco_Archipelago|Capelranco Archipelago]], were formed by a {{wpl|Fault_(geology)#Strike-slip_faults|strike-slip fault}} as the Cronan plate and Sarepdonian plate intersect. It is a hotbed of volcanic activity. Its highest point is Mont St. Albans on Pescanice, which is also an active volcano. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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===Polynesians=== | ===Polynesians=== | ||
[[File:Rotorua_Museum,_Maori_arrival.jpg|right|thumb|Arrival of the Polynesians.]] | |||
The first [[Polynesian people]] likely arrived in Vallos in around 1500 BC. These first arrivals are believed to have sailed the [[Polynesian Sea]] from [[Peratra]] and other islands along the way which Polynesians had settled earlier. Unlike the earlier indigenous peoples, significant amounts of information have survived in the way of myths and legends. Literary scholars and historians surveyed all Polynesian-descendants in Vallos in [[1978]] through [[1981]] to collect all legends and oral traditions, then compiling the most plausible elements known as the "Vallosi Saga." The Saga details the arrival of the Polynesians, finding local agriculture which suited them, and a violent response by the natives once the Polynesians were found picking food in their fields. The first arrivals retreated. At some later point, a large fleet (for its time) of Polynesians came and killed many of the natives living close to the southwestern coast, taking their women as their wives and taking control of their farms. Most historians, even those not involved in the project, accept the Saga as a relatively plausible series of events. Beyond the "first conflict" depicted in the Saga, the presence of a small Polynesian settlement encouraged more arrivals. The relationship between the natives and Polynesians appears to have been mostly characterized by conflict, with significant devastation and demographic displacement occurring. Based on genetics, it appears many refugees - especially women and children - fled north in the wake of the growing series of Polynesian colonies in southern Vallos. By 100 BC, Polynesians made up the vast majority of the population of the southern third of Vallos, but genetic testing suggests that significant intermarriage of indigenous people played a role in the population boom. By this time, Vallos had become the most populous home of Polynesian peoples outside of Peratra. | The first [[Polynesian people]] likely arrived in Vallos in around 1500 BC. These first arrivals are believed to have sailed the [[Polynesian Sea]] from [[Peratra]] and other islands along the way which Polynesians had settled earlier. Unlike the earlier indigenous peoples, significant amounts of information have survived in the way of myths and legends. Literary scholars and historians surveyed all Polynesian-descendants in Vallos in [[1978]] through [[1981]] to collect all legends and oral traditions, then compiling the most plausible elements known as the "Vallosi Saga." The Saga details the arrival of the Polynesians, finding local agriculture which suited them, and a violent response by the natives once the Polynesians were found picking food in their fields. The first arrivals retreated. At some later point, a large fleet (for its time) of Polynesians came and killed many of the natives living close to the southwestern coast, taking their women as their wives and taking control of their farms. Most historians, even those not involved in the project, accept the Saga as a relatively plausible series of events. Beyond the "first conflict" depicted in the Saga, the presence of a small Polynesian settlement encouraged more arrivals. The relationship between the natives and Polynesians appears to have been mostly characterized by conflict, with significant devastation and demographic displacement occurring. Based on genetics, it appears many refugees - especially women and children - fled north in the wake of the growing series of Polynesian colonies in southern Vallos. By 100 BC, Polynesians made up the vast majority of the population of the southern third of Vallos, but genetic testing suggests that significant intermarriage of indigenous people played a role in the population boom. By this time, Vallos had become the most populous home of Polynesian peoples outside of Peratra. | ||
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{{Further|Government of Burgundie}} | {{Further|Government of Burgundie}} | ||
{{Equatorial Ostiecia}} | {{Equatorial Ostiecia}} | ||
[[File:Aerial image of Schwerin Castle (view from the east).jpg|thumb|right|Castle of the King of Oustec.]] | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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*Toulun | *Toulun | ||
*Belcourt | *Belcourt | ||
*[[Marmasse]], site of the signing of the [[Sydona# | *[[Marmasse]], site of the signing of the [[Sydona#Frozen_conflict|Marmasse Protocol]] | ||
*Orsart | *Orsart | ||
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Equatorial Ostiecia is predominantly [[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. | Equatorial Ostiecia is predominantly [[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. | ||
*{{wp|Messianic Judaism}} | *{{wp|Messianic Judaism}} | ||
===Cuisine=== | |||
[[File:Le Nain family - A Family Meal - 1958.174 - Cleveland Museum of Art.tif|right|thumb|The Mercantile Reform Protest ideal of a formal, communal dinner.]] | |||
Equatorial Ostiecian cuisine is characterized by the blending of Indigenous [[Vallos]] I ingredients, [[Levantia|Levantine]] culinary traditions, [[Audonia]]n influences, and the perception of food, family, and community in [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]]. Meals are often shared communally, with family and friends gathering around a table to enjoy a variety of dishes, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared experience. This is a result of the experience of the [[Expulsion of the Protestants]] and the depravation of early settler life. Offering food and drinks to guests is an integral part of Equitorioise hospitality, a gesture that symbolizes a righteous commitment to society and the community, generosity, and respect. {{wp|Mama Juana|Dame Jeanne}}, called Mama Juana is other parts of the [[Vallos]], is a common drink offered to guests who. | |||
The island's proximity to the sea ensures an abundance of fresh seafood, including fish, prawns, crabs, and lobsters, which are often grilled, fried, or incorporated into flavorful curries and stews. Equatorial Ostiecia's tropical climate naturally yields {{wp|mangoes}}, {{wp|papayas}}, {{wp|pineapples}}, {{wp|bananas}}, {{wp|coconuts}}, {{wp|yams}}, {{wp|taro}}, and {{wp|breadfruit}}, which are consumed fresh, cooked, or used in desserts and beverages. The influence of [[Audonia]]n culinary traditions is evident in the generous use of spices, most commonly {{wp|cumin}}, {{wp|coriander}}, {{wp|turmeric}}, {{wp|ginger}}, {{wp|garlic}}, {{wp|chili peppers}}, and {{wp|cinnamon}}. Rice is a staple food. It is served as an accompaniment to most meals, most often steamed. | |||
Key dishes include: | |||
Pesc grille con sauce de mangue: Grilled fish marinated in a blend of spices and served with a tangy mango salsa. | |||
Curri de crevettes au lait de coco: A creamy coconut milk-based prawn curry, infused with aromatic spices and served with steamed rice. | |||
Poulet grille con des bananes frites: Roasted chicken marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, served with fried plantains. | |||
Soupe de nouilles con des legumes: A hearty noodle soup with a variety of vegetables. | |||
Riz con coco: Coconut rice, a sweet and fragrant dessert made with rice, coconut milk, and sugar. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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===Agriculture and livestock=== | ===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. | 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 | 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 Pescanice, 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. | 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. | ||
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====Maritime==== | ====Maritime==== | ||
{{Further|Burgoignesc Maritime Navigation Administration}} | {{Further|Burgoignesc Maritime Navigation Administration}} | ||
Equatorial Ostiecia has a prolific commuter ferry systems connecting the islands,[[Eilada]], as well as [[Porta Bianca]]. Long haul ferries are also available to northern | Equatorial Ostiecia has a prolific commuter ferry systems connecting the islands, [[Eilada]], as well as [[Porta Bianca]]. Long haul ferries are also available to northern [[Castadilla]]. | ||
====Rail==== | ====Rail==== | ||