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== Economy ==

The ~~Ashkenauk~~ economy has historically been based on subsistence agriculture. Due to the ~~enviornment~~ of Caracua being so hostile this farming has mainly taken place in the southern plains and along the _ River. In more modern times the ~~Ashkenauk~~ economy has been centered around mostly logging and mining. Since the discovery of large Uranium fields in ~~the~~ Cusinaut the ~~Ashkenauk~~ mining sector has thrived. Common mining operations also include copper, iron, and small amounts of gold. In the logging sector ~~Ashkenauk~~ thrives via the vast and limitless northern forests within the country. Mining operations have been slightly limited as many of the countries republics have outright refused companies and the state ability to chop down trees within the republics. With the northern forests also comes a fairly large syrup industry that thrives in the northern regions of the country. Since the 2010s Caracua has seen a large increase in activity and investments from the Canasta Company with an increase in the Syrup and housing markets. With this the southern plains of the country have seen an increase in the farming of cold crops.

The Caracuan economy has historically been based on subsistence agriculture and is considered a developing economy. Due to the environment of northern Caracua being so hostile this farming has mainly taken place in the southern plains and along the Kaeda River. In more modern times the Caracuan economy has been diversified, with natural resource extraction remaining a primary concern, particularly centered around mostly logging and mining. Since the discovery of large Uranium fields in Cusinaut, the Caracuan mining sector has thrived. Common mining operations also include copper, iron, and small amounts of gold. In the logging sector Caracua thrives via the vast and limitless northern forests within the country. Mining operations have been slightly limited as many of the countries republics have outright refused companies and the state ability to chop down trees within the republics. With the northern forests also comes a fairly large syrup industry that thrives in the northern regions of the country. Since the 2010s Caracua has seen a large increase in activity and investments from the [[Canasta Company]] with an increase in the Syrup and housing markets. With this the southern plains of the country have seen an increase in the farming of cold crops.

~~=== Electricity ===~~

Beyond natural resource exploitation, Caracua's economy is heavily reliant on transportation and infrastructure. Caracua's position between the [[Nysdra Sea]] and [[Sea of Capelan]] has led to many major highways and railways being built through the country in recent decades as a way to bypass [[Urcea]]n and [[Daxia]]n control to Nysdra markets via [[New Harren]] and [[Cao]]; this construction represents the primary form of foreign investment in the country. The railways and major highways in the nation are owned by the government on behalf of foreign investors (especially [[Faneria]] and the [[Canasta Company]], who largely subsidize Caracua for its maintenance. Accordingly, many of the non-agrarian jobs in Caracua are related to maintenance of these vital corridors, with many skilled laborers being trained abroad and returning to Caracua; these roles range from highway light technicians to railway engineers. These jobs represent the vast majority of skilled positions in the country which require any formal training. The {{wp|service sector}} in the nation exists to a limited extent as necessary to service the roads and rails. Although representing a very small portion of the economy, {{wp|truck stops}} and {{wp|rest area}}s are some of the most visible parts of the Caracuan economy to foreign travelers, leading to a popular stereotype that most Caracuans work in truck stops. This stereotype has lead to the commonly used tongue-in-cheek nickname for Caracua, the "Truckstop Republic", as used by residents of the nation's neighbors. The government has been actively attempting to transition its reliance on road and rail into an urban-based [[Improvement economy|improvement economy]], but its neutral status and mostly independent government has made its cities a less attractive option to foreign investors than those of [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]] states due to the foreign perception of potential instability. Regardless, many Caracuan politicians campaign on "making good use" of the infrastructure to stimulate economic activity, with little effect. Poor government policies, coupled with corruption, have meant that Caracua has traditionally not fared well economically as the nation is not as competitive relative to its neighbors.

~~=== Transportation ===~~

~~=== Currency ===~~

Caracua's currency is the Caracua [[Wísdat]], a successor of the official currency of the [[Northern Confederation]]. The Caracua Wísdat, however, is stronger than the original wísdat was for much of its history and also has both a different form and metal content than the original.

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 == Economy ==
-The Ashkenauk economy has historically been based on subsistence agriculture. Due to the enviornment of Caracua being so hostile this farming has mainly taken place in the southern plains and along the _ River. In more modern times the Ashkenauk economy has been centered around mostly logging and mining. Since the discovery of large Uranium fields in the Cusinaut the Ashkenauk mining sector has thrived. Common mining operations also include copper, iron, and small amounts of gold. In the logging sector Ashkenauk thrives via the vast and limitless northern forests within the country. Mining operations have been slightly limited as many of the countries republics have outright refused companies and the state ability to chop down trees within the republics. With the northern forests also comes a fairly large syrup industry that thrives in the northern regions of the country. Since the 2010s Caracua has seen a large increase in activity and investments from the Canasta Company with an increase in the Syrup and housing markets. With this the southern plains of the country have seen an increase in the farming of cold crops.
+The Caracuan economy has historically been based on subsistence agriculture and is considered a developing economy. Due to the environment of northern Caracua being so hostile this farming has mainly taken place in the southern plains and along the Kaeda River. In more modern times the Caracuan economy has been diversified, with natural resource extraction remaining a primary concern, particularly centered around mostly logging and mining. Since the discovery of large Uranium fields in Cusinaut, the Caracuan mining sector has thrived. Common mining operations also include copper, iron, and small amounts of gold. In the logging sector Caracua thrives via the vast and limitless northern forests within the country. Mining operations have been slightly limited as many of the countries republics have outright refused companies and the state ability to chop down trees within the republics. With the northern forests also comes a fairly large syrup industry that thrives in the northern regions of the country. Since the 2010s Caracua has seen a large increase in activity and investments from the [[Canasta Company]] with an increase in the Syrup and housing markets. With this the southern plains of the country have seen an increase in the farming of cold crops.
-=== Electricity ===
+Beyond natural resource exploitation, Caracua's economy is heavily reliant on transportation and infrastructure. Caracua's position between the [[Nysdra Sea]] and [[Sea of Capelan]] has led to many major highways and railways being built through the country in recent decades as a way to bypass [[Urcea]]n and [[Daxia]]n control to Nysdra markets via [[New Harren]] and [[Cao]]; this construction represents the primary form of foreign investment in the country. The railways and major highways in the nation are owned by the government on behalf of foreign investors (especially [[Faneria]] and the [[Canasta Company]], who largely subsidize Caracua for its maintenance. Accordingly, many of the non-agrarian jobs in Caracua are related to maintenance of these vital corridors, with many skilled laborers being trained abroad and returning to Caracua; these roles range from highway light technicians to railway engineers. These jobs represent the vast majority of skilled positions in the country which require any formal training. The {{wp|service sector}} in the nation exists to a limited extent as necessary to service the roads and rails. Although representing a very small portion of the economy, {{wp|truck stops}} and {{wp|rest area}}s are some of the most visible parts of the Caracuan economy to foreign travelers, leading to a popular stereotype that most Caracuans work in truck stops. This stereotype has lead to the commonly used tongue-in-cheek nickname for Caracua, the "Truckstop Republic", as used by residents of the nation's neighbors. The government has been actively attempting to transition its reliance on road and rail into an urban-based [[Improvement economy|improvement economy]], but its neutral status and mostly independent government has made its cities a less attractive option to foreign investors than those of [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]] states due to the foreign perception of potential instability. Regardless, many Caracuan politicians campaign on "making good use" of the infrastructure to stimulate economic activity, with little effect. Poor government policies, coupled with corruption, have meant that Caracua has traditionally not fared well economically as the nation is not as competitive relative to its neighbors.
-=== Transportation ===
-=== Currency ===
 Caracua's currency is the Caracua [[Wísdat]], a successor of the official currency of the [[Northern Confederation]]. The Caracua Wísdat, however, is stronger than the original wísdat was for much of its history and also has both a different form and metal content than the original.

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