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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 28,000 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 21,000 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 Arroyo Rato, and makes stops in Taisgol, Wadičaq, and Prisamarina, 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.

===Energy===

''~~What type~~ of energy ~~keeps your~~ nation ~~going? Are you renewable or use fossil fuels~~, and ~~if you are renewable~~, ~~how recently did your country transition?''~~

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.

Nuclear power has been the subject of many political discussions over the years, with many people questioning whether it is a viable option for energy production. The [[South Bogocía Nuclear Incident]] in 2008 saw the failure of the emergency generators and loss of power to circulating pumps in 3 out of 5 units due to major flooding caused by a severe tropical storm. The resulting loss of reactor core cooling led to three nuclear meltdowns, three hydrogen explosions, and the release of radioactive contamination in the 3 units. Fortunately, all five units were shut down before the effects could worsen. However, the aftermath saw many calls for tighter regulations for nuclear power, and the creation of the [[Energy Security Committee]]. Many officials recommend nuclear power to be phased out by 2050, however, this may not occur due to the heavy regulations on nuclear power created in the wake of the South Bogocía incident. The nation has a large power transmission grid, with close to 330,000 kilometers of power lines operated by 170 different companies. Energy in Tierrador is regulated by the Office of Energy, the Energy Security Committee, Tierrador Company, and Energy Terranóq.

===Technology===

In terms of technology, Tierrador has historically been very gifted in said field. Companies such as [[Palmtree Electronics|Palmtree]], [[Aegan Group|ÆGAN]], [[TK Group]] and [[Yongun Industries]] propels the Tierradorian consumer electronics industry to being one of the largest in the world. Palmtree Electronics is the largest manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronics in Crona and Kiravia, and the second largest in the world, only behind [[Caphiria|Caphirian]] [[Petalstone|Petalstone Electronics]]. The Aegan Group (stylized ÆGAN) is well-renowned for their innovative and unique personal computers and laptops, being the most popular amongst many other competitors in Tierrador and around the world. Tierrador also ranks very high in scientific research, being one of the first nations in Crona to enter space, in 1974. The [[Tierradorian Aeronautic Research Committee]] (TARC) is the main regulator in aerospace research, being responsible for many deep space missions orchestrated by the Tierradorian Republic. In 1976, Tierrador launched ''Terra I'', the first permanent satellite for the nation, and in 1979, ''Terra II'' was launched to accompany ''Terra I''. These satellites are no longer in orbit, however, as the lifespan for a Tierradorian satellite is only 10 years.

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 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 28,000 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 21,000 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 Arroyo Rato, and makes stops in Taisgol, Wadičaq, and Prisamarina, 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.
 ===Energy===
-''What type of energy keeps your nation going? Are you renewable or use fossil fuels, and if you are renewable, how recently did your country transition?''
+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.
+Nuclear power has been the subject of many political discussions over the years, with many people questioning whether it is a viable option for energy production. The [[South Bogocía Nuclear Incident]] in 2008 saw the failure of the emergency generators and loss of power to circulating pumps in 3 out of 5 units due to major flooding caused by a severe tropical storm. The resulting loss of reactor core cooling led to three nuclear meltdowns, three hydrogen explosions, and the release of radioactive contamination in the 3 units. Fortunately, all five units were shut down before the effects could worsen. However, the aftermath saw many calls for tighter regulations for nuclear power, and the creation of the [[Energy Security Committee]]. Many officials recommend nuclear power to be phased out by 2050, however, this may not occur due to the heavy regulations on nuclear power created in the wake of the South Bogocía incident. The nation has a large power transmission grid, with close to 330,000 kilometers of power lines operated by 170 different companies. Energy in Tierrador is regulated by the Office of Energy, the Energy Security Committee, Tierrador Company, and Energy Terranóq.
 ===Technology===
 In terms of technology, Tierrador has historically been very gifted in said field. Companies such as [[Palmtree Electronics|Palmtree]], [[Aegan Group|ÆGAN]], [[TK Group]] and [[Yongun Industries]] propels the Tierradorian consumer electronics industry to being one of the largest in the world. Palmtree Electronics is the largest manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronics in Crona and Kiravia, and the second largest in the world, only behind [[Caphiria|Caphirian]] [[Petalstone|Petalstone Electronics]]. The Aegan Group (stylized ÆGAN) is well-renowned for their innovative and unique personal computers and laptops, being the most popular amongst many other competitors in Tierrador and around the world. Tierrador also ranks very high in scientific research, being one of the first nations in Crona to enter space, in 1974. The [[Tierradorian Aeronautic Research Committee]] (TARC) is the main regulator in aerospace research, being responsible for many deep space missions orchestrated by the Tierradorian Republic. In 1976, Tierrador launched ''Terra I'', the first permanent satellite for the nation, and in 1979, ''Terra II'' was launched to accompany ''Terra I''. These satellites are no longer in orbit, however, as the lifespan for a Tierradorian satellite is only 10 years.

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