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===Contemporary Tierrador=== | ===Contemporary Tierrador=== | ||
Tierrador's rebound from the 1993 crisis had brought upon a massive spike in its gross domestic product activity. This led to the country's gross domestic product surpassing $10 trillion in 1999, after Nicholas Sauga's deputy premier, [[Aphía Monderia]], succeeded Sauga as the Premier of Tierrador. Her one term oversaw an increase in the country's mineral extraction sector after a massive spike in lithium demand. Despite her high approval ratings, [[Tierradorian Conservatives's Union|CuT]] candidate [[Victoria Hômberi|Victoria Hômberi's]] victory in the [[2003 Tierradorian general election]] secured a 16-year reign for the CuT, with 2 terms from both Hômberi and [[Nathaniel Luukolena]] owing to a rapid increase in political polarization throughout the country, especially after it being marred by the [[Conniegate]] scandal in 2003. After Mokhar II's death in 2006, her successor [[Ipana II]] had mostly kept the return to right-wing leadership by the CuT-lead government to a minimum. In 2008, Ipana successfully pushed for a more centralized public healthcare system, nicknamed "Ipanacare." Around this time began closer diplomatic cooperations with [[Kuronia]], [[Cartadania]], and the Cape. Tierrador surpassed Alstin as Crona's most powerful economy in 2013, and had jumped to the top-5 in exports of natural resources, consumer electronics, and telecommunications equipment. The Imperial Government had also managed to keep its status as a hegemon over its [[Tierrosphere|sphere of influence]], along with holding significant weight in Polynesia through its overseas possessions in Teschego and the Saukhin Islands, in Western Sarpedon through diplomatic relations with [[Arona]], [[Castadilla]], [[Takatta Loa]], and Pelaxia, and in Audonia through massive and consistent investments in [[Umardwal]], [[Tapakdore]], [[Thervala]], and [[ | Tierrador's rebound from the 1993 crisis had brought upon a massive spike in its gross domestic product activity. This led to the country's gross domestic product surpassing $10 trillion in 1999, after Nicholas Sauga's deputy premier, [[Aphía Monderia]], succeeded Sauga as the Premier of Tierrador. Her one term oversaw an increase in the country's mineral extraction sector after a massive spike in lithium demand. Despite her high approval ratings, [[Tierradorian Conservatives's Union|CuT]] candidate [[Victoria Hômberi|Victoria Hômberi's]] victory in the [[2003 Tierradorian general election]] secured a 16-year reign for the CuT, with 2 terms from both Hômberi and [[Nathaniel Luukolena]] owing to a rapid increase in political polarization throughout the country, especially after it being marred by the [[Conniegate]] scandal in 2003. After Mokhar II's death in 2006, her successor [[Ipana II]] had mostly kept the return to right-wing leadership by the CuT-lead government to a minimum. In 2008, Ipana successfully pushed for a more centralized public healthcare system, nicknamed "Ipanacare." Around this time began closer diplomatic cooperations with [[Kuronia]], [[Cartadania]], and the Cape. Tierrador surpassed Alstin as Crona's most powerful economy in 2013, and had jumped to the top-5 in exports of natural resources, consumer electronics, and telecommunications equipment. The Imperial Government had also managed to keep its status as a hegemon over its [[Tierrosphere|sphere of influence]], along with holding significant weight in Polynesia through its overseas possessions in Teschego and the Saukhin Islands, in Western Sarpedon through diplomatic relations with [[Arona]], [[Castadilla]], [[Takatta Loa]], and Pelaxia, and in Audonia through massive and consistent investments in [[Umardwal]], [[Tapakdore]], [[Thervala]], and [[Oyashima]]. | ||
Tierrador entered the [[Final War of the Deluge]] in 2021 to assist Alstinian and Urcean forces in carrying out [[Operation Kraken]]. Tierradorian ground and air forces managed to deal significant damage to most of southwestern Varshan, and played a key role in the overall surrounding of Anzo. The country's involvement in the war was a major issue within the country's politics. After the sudden death of Ipana II, her successor, [[Mokhar III]], became the youngest head of state in history, at just 21 years old. Immediately after this, the Qangreč controversially voted to aid in the League of Nations push into Anzo, despite an agreement between the Qangreč and the House of Woqelee which would withdraw troops after Operation ''Kraken'''s end. After the Deluge had ended, Tierrador experienced many internal and social crises as a result of the war. The late rise of social media in the country beginning in 2026 both worsened and brought awareness to the high levels of alcoholism and mental health issues throughout the country. Many government programs were implemented in 2027 to combat this. Economic activity would increase even more in the late 2020s and early 2030s, with Tierrador's massive lithium reserves allowing for automobile manufacturer [[Sardan Motor Group|Sardan]] to produce a high volume of electric vehicles. | Tierrador entered the [[Final War of the Deluge]] in 2021 to assist Alstinian and Urcean forces in carrying out [[Operation Kraken]]. Tierradorian ground and air forces managed to deal significant damage to most of southwestern Varshan, and played a key role in the overall surrounding of Anzo. The country's involvement in the war was a major issue within the country's politics. After the sudden death of Ipana II, her successor, [[Mokhar III]], became the youngest head of state in history, at just 21 years old. Immediately after this, the Qangreč controversially voted to aid in the League of Nations push into Anzo, despite an agreement between the Qangreč and the House of Woqelee which would withdraw troops after Operation ''Kraken'''s end. After the Deluge had ended, Tierrador experienced many internal and social crises as a result of the war. The late rise of social media in the country beginning in 2026 both worsened and brought awareness to the high levels of alcoholism and mental health issues throughout the country. Many government programs were implemented in 2027 to combat this. Economic activity would increase even more in the late 2020s and early 2030s, with Tierrador's massive lithium reserves allowing for automobile manufacturer [[Sardan Motor Group|Sardan]] to produce a high volume of electric vehicles. | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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File: | File:Bierstadt Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA.jpg|View of the Qálheq Mountains on Lake Nalekaw | ||
File:Farmland and Mountains, John Day Valley, Malheur National Forest (36169541352).jpg|Farmland in the Valley of Gold in western Ulunkheria | File:Farmland and Mountains, John Day Valley, Malheur National Forest (36169541352).jpg|Farmland in the Valley of Gold in western Ulunkheria | ||
File: | File:Tabanan-Regency Indonesia Rice-paddies-06.jpg|Rice fields in Imatoon, Porvaos | ||
File:Brisbane River Town Reach from Storey Bridge P1030015 1.jpg|Skyline of Vernaza, Telohakee overlooking the Moscakee River | |||
File:Rainforest of Ko Pha-ngan.jpg|Atoolanoy Rainforest in central Bogocía | |||
File:Pyrenees Mountains near Andorra 2010.jpg|Observatory in the Tula’au o Tina Mountains, Teschego | File:Pyrenees Mountains near Andorra 2010.jpg|Observatory in the Tula’au o Tina Mountains, Teschego | ||
File:Boston Financial District skyline.jpg|Downtown Qábor, Las Rozas | File:Boston Financial District skyline.jpg|Downtown Qábor, Las Rozas | ||
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Tierrador is a large nation, encompassing a landmass equal to 5,074,079km², with its coastline on the Songun Sea being around 1,300 km, and its coastline on the Orixtal Sea being more than double than the Songun, at about 2,750 km. Tierrador is one of the largest nations in South Crona, and its position on both the Songun and Orixtal Seas grant it a very important role in South Cronan politics. Mount Ypsál, in Teschego, is the highest peak in Tierrador, at 5,015 meters high. Tierrador lies between latitudes 23° and 10° N and longitudes ??° And ??° W. The nation is very hilly and mountainous in the center and northern borderlands, with the Qálheq Range in the north and the Tauçan, Šocan and Wečas Ranges towards the middle. The rest of the country consists of lowland terrain. There are several main rivers that run through Tierrador; including the [[ | Tierrador is a large nation, encompassing a landmass equal to 5,074,079km², with its coastline on the Songun Sea being around 1,300 km, and its coastline on the Orixtal Sea being more than double than the Songun, at about 2,750 km. Tierrador is one of the largest nations in South Crona, and its position on both the Songun and Orixtal Seas grant it a very important role in South Cronan politics. Mount Ypsál, in Teschego, is the highest peak in Tierrador, at 5,015 meters high. Tierrador lies between latitudes 23° and 10° N and longitudes ??° And ??° W. The nation is very hilly and mountainous in the center and northern borderlands, with the Qálheq Range in the north and the Tauçan, Šocan and Wečas Ranges towards the middle. The rest of the country consists of lowland terrain. There are several main rivers that run through Tierrador; including the [[Moscakee River|Moscakee]], [[Chippesaukee River|Chippesaukee]], and [[Qaraqa River|Qaraqa]] rivers. On the east, Tierrador is bordered by [[Ceylonia]]; on the south, it is bordered by the [[Orixtal Sea]]; on the northwest, through the Qálheq Mountains, it is bordered by [[Istrenya]] and [[Ormatia]]; on the west, it is bordered by [[Asteria]]. | ||
The coastal areas of Tierrador are mostly covered by four vast rainforests, including the [[Atoolanoy Rainforest]] in the northeast Songun coast; the [[Kajooshakilet Rainforest]] (Kajoo) in the southeast Songun coast, the eastern Orixtal coast, along with island commonwealths Sonaxa and Tawakee; the [[Alóqal Rainforest]] on the central Orixtal coast; and the [[Ulunkheria Rainforest]] in the western Orixtal coast. The dense rainforests have been proven to serve as a natural barrier for the coastal areas, that had kept foreign invaders from navigating further inland. There are two additional major forested areas inland, in the Wečas and Qálheq Mountains. The central plains of Tierrador are referred to as the [[Kahoshana]] (''heartland''), and they span across the upper middle portions of the country. 60% of Tierradorian farmlands are spread throughout the Kahoshana, and it provides for 85% of the country's food output. | |||
Tierrador consists of many unique flora, including various species of magnolia, rhododendron, cane, palm, and oak, among others. Fauna of the nation is also diverse, encompassing a plethora of amphibian species, reptiles such as the Orixtal anole, the venomous Telohakee pit viper, and the large Tierradorian alligator, mammals like the Topakee black bear, the cottontail rabbit and the northern armadillo, and birds such as the blue-crested čako and the Aracadó parakeet. | Tierrador consists of many unique flora, including various species of magnolia, rhododendron, cane, palm, and oak, among others. Fauna of the nation is also diverse, encompassing a plethora of amphibian species, reptiles such as the Orixtal anole, the venomous Telohakee pit viper, and the large Tierradorian alligator, mammals like the Topakee black bear, the cottontail rabbit and the northern armadillo, and birds such as the blue-crested čako and the Aracadó parakeet. | ||
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Tierrador is a diverse meteorological region with numerous climatic zones, including temperate, sub-tropical, tropical and arid – though the nation generally has a reputation as hot and humid, with long summers and short, mild winters. Most of Tierrador – except for the areas of higher elevations and areas near the western, southern and some northern fringes – encompass a tropical climate zone. Crops grow readily in the lowland areas of Tierrador due to the climate consistently providing ideal growing seasons of at least six months before the first frost. | Tierrador is a diverse meteorological region with numerous climatic zones, including temperate, sub-tropical, tropical and arid – though the nation generally has a reputation as hot and humid, with long summers and short, mild winters. Most of Tierrador – except for the areas of higher elevations and areas near the western, southern and some northern fringes – encompass a tropical climate zone. Crops grow readily in the lowland areas of Tierrador due to the climate consistently providing ideal growing seasons of at least six months before the first frost. | ||
Tierrador’s hottest months are the northern hemisphere summer months (June, July, August). In the more lowland regions, temperatures usually reach around 32°C (91°F), but in the mountainous areas and the northern regions, average temperatures reach a much cooler 29°C (84°F). The coldest months are December, January and February, where temperatures can get as low as -4°C (23°F) up in the mountains and 1°C (34°F). The hottest temperature ever recorded was 45°C (113°F) on July 14, 1995 in Las Mesas, Moscakee, while the coldest temperature was recorded at - | Tierrador’s hottest months are the northern hemisphere summer months (June, July, August). In the more lowland regions, temperatures usually reach around 32°C (91°F), but in the mountainous areas and the northern regions, average temperatures reach a much cooler 29°C (84°F). The coldest months are December, January and February, where temperatures can get as low as -4°C (23°F) up in the mountains and 1°C (34°F). The hottest temperature ever recorded was 45°C (113°F) on July 14, 1995 in Las Mesas, Moscakee, while the coldest temperature was recorded at -51°C (-60°F) on August 1, 1997 in [[Ataloqalik]], [[Teschego]]. Extreme weather has become more frequent in Tierrador, with four times the number of reported heat waves as in the 1950s. Of the ten warmest years ever recorded in the nation, twelve of them have occurred since 2004. | ||
=== Biodiversity and conservation === | === Biodiversity and conservation === | ||
Tierrador is amongst one of the most biodiverse nations in Crona and in the world. There are close to 11,000 [[w:Vascular plant|vascular plants]], and 1,200 [[w:Flowering plant|flowering plants]] in the | Tierrador is amongst one of the most biodiverse nations in Crona and in the world. There are close to 11,000 [[w:Vascular plant|vascular plants]], and 1,200 [[w:Flowering plant|flowering plants]] in the Tapkoii, Sonaxa, and Tawakee, with several of the 1,200 number occurring in the mainland, though not as many as the islands. There are 446 [[w:Mammal|mammal]] species, 732 [[w:Bird|birds]], 276 [[w:Reptile|reptiles]], 243 [[w:Amphibian|amphibians]], and 84,000 [[w:Insect|insect]] species. | ||
Tierrador was one of the first countries to implement a regulatory service regarding national parks. The [[National Parks Development Authority]] (NPDA) is the governing body for 56 national parks across Tierrador, and hundreds of imperially organized parks, forests, and imperially-recognized Protected Wildlife Areas (PWA), which are organized and funded by the NPDA, along with many other organizations. The federal government owns close to a quarter of land throughout the nation, prominently located in the western territories. These are referred to as “Imperial Land” and are typically protected, but some areas are leased for various activities, such as oil drilling, cattle ranching, mineral extraction, timber mining and processing, agriculture, and military operations. | Tierrador was one of the first countries to implement a regulatory service regarding national parks. The [[National Parks Development Authority]] (NPDA) is the governing body for 56 national parks across Tierrador, and hundreds of imperially organized parks, forests, and imperially-recognized Protected Wildlife Areas (PWA), which are organized and funded by the NPDA, along with many other organizations. The federal government owns close to a quarter of land throughout the nation, prominently located in the western territories. These are referred to as “Imperial Land” and are typically protected, but some areas are leased for various activities, such as oil drilling, cattle ranching, mineral extraction, timber mining and processing, agriculture, and military operations. | ||
Environmental issues in Tierrador include debates on oil usage, nuclear energy, air and water pollution, wildlife protection, logging, deforestation, and climate change. The [[Heartland Development Board]] (HDB) was created in 1964 through executive order by former autocrat Pedro Kintón to regulate greenhouse emissions and ensure that Tierrador would be a leader in the usage of renewable and clean energy. The Emissions Act of 1974 along with the Wilderness Protection Act of 1977 were two major bills that improved the quality of the Tierradorian environment. Tierrador ranks amongst the highest in the world in terms of best quality environment, due to the steps it takes in environmental protection. | Environmental issues in Tierrador include debates on oil usage, nuclear energy, air and water pollution, wildlife protection, logging, deforestation, and climate change. The [[Heartland Development Board]] (HDB) was created in 1964 through executive order by former autocrat Pedro Kintón to regulate greenhouse emissions and ensure that Tierrador would be a leader in the usage of renewable and clean energy. The Emissions Act of 1974 along with the Wilderness Protection Act of 1977 were two major bills that improved the quality of the Tierradorian environment. Tierrador ranks amongst the highest in the world in terms of best quality environment, due to the steps it takes in environmental protection. | ||
==Government and Politics == | ==Government and Politics == | ||
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===Woqalate subdivisions=== | ===Woqalate subdivisions=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Tierrador commonwealths.png|thumb|18 commonwealths of Tierrador]] | ||
Tierrador is divided into 18 fully devolved commonwealths, which are then separated into 33 qoyalets and 9 territories, 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 commonwealths. Each of these commonwealths were admitted over a 50-year period, whether by peaceful means or by invasion and coercion. These commonwealths function as their own nations, where they are allowed to govern over their respective qoyalets/territories, 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 commonwealths have their own [[State Patrol]], 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 commonwealths to take control against the enemy. | Tierrador is divided into 18 fully devolved commonwealths, which are then separated into 33 qoyalets and 9 territories, 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 commonwealths. Each of these commonwealths were admitted over a 50-year period, whether by peaceful means or by invasion and coercion. These commonwealths function as their own nations, where they are allowed to govern over their respective qoyalets/territories, 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 commonwealths have their own [[State Patrol]], 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 commonwealths to take control against the enemy. | ||
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The Tierradorian Census Office reported an estimate of 211,183,782 residents as of April 9, 2030. As of March 2034, that number has been estimated at 214,053,145 residents, an almost 3 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 Woqalate 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 Census Office reported an estimate of 211,183,782 residents as of April 9, 2030. As of March 2034, that number has been estimated at 214,053,145 residents, an almost 3 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 Woqalate 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 | The Tierradorian Woqalate is an extremely diverse nation, with 9 ancestry groups having more than 1 million self-reported members. Abioic people form the largest [[w:Race|racial]] and [[w:Ethnic group|ethnic group]] within the nation at 174 million Tierradorians. Coscivians make up 15 million of the total population and are the third-largest group in Tierrador. Ængle-origin Tierradorians (mostly from [[Alstin]] and [[Urcea]]), make up almost 5 million Tierradorians. 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 4.5 million Tierradorians. The majority of the Audonian community reported origin from [[Oyashima]], with the rest usually reporting ancestry to [[Tapakdore]], [[Umardwal]], [[Huoxia]], and [[Daxia]]. Polynesians, Latins, and North Cronans make up 3.7 million, 3.6 million, and 3.4 million Tierradorians, respectively. The remaining 1.5 million, were reported as "other." In 2030, it was reported that the [[w:Population pyramid|median age]] for Tierradorians population was 38 years. Tierrador is very sparsely populated, mostly concentrated in three major areas. | ||
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===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||
Tierrador has two ''[[w:De facto|de facto]]'' official languages standardized by [[Tierradorian nationality law|its nationality law and naturalization process]]: [[Qabóri language|Qabóri]], 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, including [[Youkafee language|Youkafee]] and [[Tauçan language|Tauçan]]. [[Kiravic Coscivian]] and [[Cartadanian language|Cartadanian]] are very prominent in the midwest and southeast region of the country, with Coscivian being spoken by | Tierrador has two ''[[w:De facto|de facto]]'' official languages standardized by [[Tierradorian nationality law|its nationality law and naturalization process]]: [[Qabóri language|Qabóri]], 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, including [[Youkafee language|Youkafee]] and [[Tauçan language|Tauçan]]. [[Kiravic Coscivian]] and [[Cartadanian language|Cartadanian]] are very prominent in the midwest and southeast region of the country,respectively, with Coscivian being spoken by 21 million residents and Cartadanian being spoken by 9 million residents. [[Alcosky]] is the only commonwealth in Tierrador to declare Ænglish as its sole official language, due to consistent historical Ængle influence stemming from the Western Republic. Aracadó also declares Cartadanian as an official language alongside Qabóri, as it has the highest concentration of Lusophonic Tierradorians. Most Tierradorian schools only offer classes in Qabóri and Terra Ænglish, however in areas with an allowing budget, classes are also taught in various languages, mostly Coscivian and Cartadanian, but also in Yapokee, Sokalakee, Soqweux, and Latin. It is required, however, that all Tierradorians learn Qabóri and Terra Ænglish, and usually both languages are taught from grades 1 to 4. | ||
According to the [[Tierradorian Communities Survey|TCS]] for 2020, 121 million spoke only Qabóri at home. The second-highest number was Youkafee, spoken by 34 million within their residence, followed by Terra Ænglish at 29 million. The remaining numbers were mostly Abioic languages, with 16 million speaking one or more of such, Coscivian (8 million), Cartadanian (6 million) [[Western Valley Qabóri]] (3 million), various Polynesian languages (3 million), [[Quetzeni language|Quetzeni]] (2 million), [[w:Ainu language|Oyash]] (1 million), [[Sinhala language|Tapakdi]] (1 million), [[w:Spanish language|Pelaxian]] (1 million), and [[w:Punjabi language|Peshbi]] (900 thousand). | |||
===Immigration=== | ===Immigration=== | ||
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While mostly dominated by [[Abioic 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. | While mostly dominated by [[Abioic 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 Woqalate is considered a cultural superpower. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is described as an Occidental culture mixed with South Cronan indigenous culture, most notably | 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 Woqalate is considered a cultural superpower. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is described as an Occidental culture mixed with South Cronan indigenous culture, most notably Qabóri and Youkafee, with the addition of many smaller Abio Nations (Tauçan, Tapkoii, A'ulele, Telohakee, 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. | ||
Recent immigration from | Recent immigration from Audonia, Sarpedon, and Levantia has added to a cultural mix that has been described as a homogenizing melting pot, and a heterogeneous salad bowl, with immigrants contributing to, and often assimilating into, mainstream Tierradorian culture. The Tierradorian Promise, a speech by former president Aunó Saunlec detailing the promise of economic, social, and political prosperity in Tierrador due to the various opportunities presented by the industrial boom seen in the mid-1930s, adds to a perception that Tierradorians enjoy high social mobility, which plays a key role in attracting immigrants. Tierrador has some of the highest civil rights ranks in the world, with the rights of Tierradorians being heavily protected. Tierrador ranks top-5 in gender equality, and also has very advanced LGBT rights. | ||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
Tierradorian cuisine is amongst one of the more unique types in South Crona, and is one of the most distinct features of the nation’s culture. Most cuisine from Tierrador is derived from the traditional Abio style of cuisine, including Corn meal cereal known as "grits", corn fritters, cornbread, brunswick stew, and barbecue. Nevertheless, there are many regional variations of said cuisines. For example, in the Porvaos, and Moscakee Commonwealths, the “Porscakee-style” is a rustic style cuisine which mainly relies on locally available ingredients and is often quick and easy to prepare. The makeup of Porscakee cuisine typically includes seafood or sausages, steamed rice and any kind of vegetables. Tierradorian drinks are nothing short of unique either, with many variants of tea (iced tea and sweet tea are the most popular), being brewed and offered as the main drink of choice in most Tierradorian restaurants. Many globally-popular soft drink brands, such as [[TerraCola]] and [[Mountain Dew]] originated in Tierrador, due to the main soda producer ([[Imperial Cola]]) being banned within the nation’s borders. Alcohol consumption is also very widespread throughout Tierrador. Tierradorian wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks worldwide, but most alcoholic drinks originate from the various commonwealths, such as Maize whiskey from Polelu and Auqali, and Tansher Spirit from the Tansher commonwealth. | Tierradorian cuisine is amongst one of the more unique types in South Crona, and is one of the most distinct features of the nation’s culture. Most cuisine from Tierrador is derived from the traditional Abio style of cuisine, including Corn meal cereal known as "grits", corn fritters, cornbread, brunswick stew, and barbecue. Nevertheless, there are many regional variations of said cuisines. For example, in the Porvaos, and Moscakee Commonwealths, the “Porscakee-style” is a rustic style cuisine which mainly relies on locally available ingredients and is often quick and easy to prepare. The makeup of Porscakee cuisine typically includes seafood or sausages, steamed rice and any kind of vegetables. Tierradorian drinks are nothing short of unique either, with many variants of tea (iced tea and sweet tea are the most popular), being brewed and offered as the main drink of choice in most Tierradorian restaurants. Many globally-popular soft drink brands, such as [[TerraCola]] and [[Mountain Dew]] originated in Tierrador, due to the main soda producer ([[Imperial Cola]]) being banned within the nation’s borders. Alcohol consumption is also very widespread throughout Tierrador. Tierradorian wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks worldwide, but most alcoholic drinks originate from the various commonwealths, such as Maize whiskey from Polelu and Auqali, and Tansher Spirit from the Tansher commonwealth. | ||
===Music=== | |||
Rainforest rap | |||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||