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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
{{Further|Economy of Burgundie}} | {{Further|Economy of Burgundie}} | ||
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Because Torlen's economy is a high-low mix of sectors from research to traditional fishing and herding, opportunities abound for Torliennes at all skill and education levels, which has helped the islands maintain a fairly steady unemployment rate of around 2.5% for the last decade. | Because Torlen's economy is a high-low mix of sectors from research to traditional fishing and herding, opportunities abound for Torliennes at all skill and education levels, which has helped the islands maintain a fairly steady unemployment rate of around 2.5% for the last decade. | ||
[[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 educated countries in [[Levantia]]. 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, Torlen 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 educated countries in [[Levantia]]. 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, Torlen benefits from improved access to education and training, impacting employment prospects across various fields. | ||
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File:20230202 Aquaculture in Dongshan.jpg | File:20230202 Aquaculture in Dongshan.jpg | ||
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Torlen has a large aquaculture sector, particularly off the southern coast with {{wp|Mariculture}} pens for {{wp|groupers}}, {{wp|snapper}}. There is a growing {{wp|shrimp farming|shrimp}} and {{wp|oyster farming}} industry. | |||
The research institutes on the island and the government are also investing in local {{wp|algaculture}} because of its uses in biofuel. | |||
===Artisanal/heritage industries=== | ===Artisanal/heritage industries=== | ||
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===Manufacturing=== | ===Manufacturing=== | ||
The manufacturing sector in Torlen is very small. [[O’Shea Container Shipping]] has a small shipyard and maritime repair facility focused on fishing boats, which employs 137 people. | The manufacturing sector in Torlen is very small. [[O’Shea Container Shipping]] has a small shipyard and maritime repair facility focused on fishing boats, which employs 137 people. | ||
===Infrastructure=== | ===Infrastructure=== | ||