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=== Transportation=== | === Transportation=== | ||
Tierrador has a very large and extensive transportation system. The most prominent is the National Highway System, which consists of many express roads that connect every city in the nation, and spans for about 1.3 million miles of paved roads, and | Tierrador has a very large and extensive transportation system. The most prominent is the National Highway System, which consists of many express roads that connect every city in the nation, and spans for about 1.3 million miles of paved roads, and 56,000 miles of expressways. About 65% of all Tierradorians own a car, with most car ownership being recorded in the rural areas, where most towns are spaced out and regarded as more convenient to drive instead of walk. Tierrador also has an extensive rail transit system which spans for 45,000 miles. [[TerraRail]], the governing body for all rail transit in Tierrador, is responsible for maintaining and opening the various passenger rail routes within the Tierradorian Republic. The most popular route is the Capital Express, which runs from Qabór to Prisamarina, and makes stops in Taisgol, Wadičaq, Miccubo and Dolphville, and carries 49 million passengers per year. Also, there are various metro intercity transit systems in every Tierradorian city with over 250,000 people. In terms of air travel, there are 204 airports all across Tierrador. The largest domestic airport, Taisgol Airport is the busiest airport in Crona, offering flights with 140 airlines to almost every nation in the world. Tierrador Airlines is the flagship airline for Tierrador, with its slogan being "We'll take you anywhere," it offers daily flights to several locations across Tierrador, along with international flights from Anloiya, Prisamarina, Qabór, Santiago and Taisgol to almost every nation in the world. | ||
===Energy=== | ===Energy=== | ||
Historically, Tierrador's energy was derived from standard procedures such as oil, coal, and natural gas. However, in 1962, the [[Renewable Energy Act]] was signed into law by Pedro Gomez, requiring at least 82% of all energy to be produced by clean and eco-friendly means by 2000. This 38-year period was simply dubbed as [[The Transition]], and saw many coal and oil power plants being shut down in favor of cleaner, more efficient sources. In 1964, the North Polelu Basin Plant, the first nuclear power facility built in Tierrador, was opened, and by 1976, accounted for 89% of all power in Polelu Region. Soon after, 13 more nuclear power facilities were opened throughout Southern Tierrador in the mid 60s to the early 70s. By 1994, at least 69% of all energy in Tierrador was produced by renewable energy, and in 1999, Gomez's goal of 82% was reached, just one year before his deadline. As of 2031, 93% of all energy in Tierrador comes from renewable sources. 54% comes from nuclear power, 26% from hydroelectricity, and 13% from wind and solar power. Wind farms power a large portion of Midwestern Tierrador, accounting for 41% of power in Alóqal Region. Meanwhile, the Southeast area of Tierrador is mostly powered by hydroelectricity, due to its location on the Río Platino and its tributaries. The [[Tierrador Company]] was privatized in 1987 to comply with the REA, and now owns 80% of all power stations throughout Tierrador. Tierrador Company is divided into 20 subsidiaries, which is based on the 20 regions of the nation. | Historically, Tierrador's energy was derived from standard procedures such as oil, coal, and natural gas. However, in 1962, the [[Renewable Energy Act]] was signed into law by Pedro Gomez, requiring at least 82% of all energy to be produced by clean and eco-friendly means by 2000. This 38-year period was simply dubbed as [[The Transition]], and saw many coal and oil power plants being shut down in favor of cleaner, more efficient sources. In 1964, the North Polelu Basin Plant, the first nuclear power facility built in Tierrador, was opened, and by 1976, accounted for 89% of all power in Polelu Region. Soon after, 13 more nuclear power facilities were opened throughout Southern Tierrador in the mid 60s to the early 70s. By 1994, at least 69% of all energy in Tierrador was produced by renewable energy, and in 1999, Gomez's goal of 82% was reached, just one year before his deadline. As of 2031, 93% of all energy in Tierrador comes from renewable sources. 54% comes from nuclear power, 26% from hydroelectricity, and 13% from wind and solar power. Wind farms power a large portion of Midwestern Tierrador, accounting for 41% of power in Alóqal Region. Meanwhile, the Southeast area of Tierrador is mostly powered by hydroelectricity, due to its location on the Río Platino and its tributaries. The [[Tierrador Company]] was privatized in 1987 to comply with the REA, and now owns 80% of all power stations throughout Tierrador. Tierrador Company is divided into 20 subsidiaries, which is based on the 20 regions of the nation. | ||