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''What do your people do, and what are they like?'' | ''What do your people do, and what are they like?'' | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
'' | The education system in Calinthia is organized by regional states. However, all federal education laws passed by the ''Bildungsausschuss'' (Education Committee) are applied to each state. The federal education laws include provisions on what is allowed to be taught in schools, such as sexual education, religion or evolution. The education system is described as very conservative. Education is free to all Calinthian citizens from age five to twenty-one, after which students may apply for a loan to attend university. | ||
===Attitudes and worldview=== | ===Attitudes and worldview=== | ||
Calinthians are extremely devout and religious people. They attend church every Sunday, pray before eating, and wear crosses. The Catholic church plays a large role within the cultural foundations of Calinthia. Thus an attack on Catholicism is viewed as an attack on Calinthia. Many Calinthians are anti-Ænglish, and anti-Protestant. Military expansionism is seen as natural to Calinthians. | Calinthians are extremely devout and religious people. They attend church every Sunday, pray before eating, and wear crosses. The Catholic church plays a large role within the cultural foundations of Calinthia. Thus an attack on Catholicism is viewed as an attack on Calinthia. Many Calinthians are anti-Ænglish, and anti-Protestant. Military expansionism is seen as natural to Calinthians. | ||
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Due to Catholicism playing a large role in the everyday lives of Calinthians, families are no different. The average Calinthian family has around 4 children per household. Having just one child is viewed almost as a cultural taboo. This is taken into consideration when building homes with most houses being built with 5 bedrooms. | Due to Catholicism playing a large role in the everyday lives of Calinthians, families are no different. The average Calinthian family has around 4 children per household. Having just one child is viewed almost as a cultural taboo. This is taken into consideration when building homes with most houses being built with 5 bedrooms. | ||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
Most of Calinthian cuisine depends on state or region. Most of the coastal regions make use of fish, shrimp and crab. Calinthian crab soup is considered one of the most famous dishes and international exports. Wine is a particularly famous export to countries like Yonderre and Urcea. Many vintners travel between Yonderre and Calinthia and even own multiple vineyards in each nation thanks to the use of dual-citizenship between the two countries. | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Catholicism is extremely rooted within Calinthian culture and way of life. Whether through art, language, politics, military, or even family, the impact of Catholicism is apparent. | Catholicism is extremely rooted within Calinthian culture and way of life. Whether through art, language, politics, military, or even family, the impact of Catholicism is apparent. | ||
===Arts and Literature=== | ===Arts and Literature=== | ||
'' | Classical music was extremely popular for most of Calinthia's 20th century. Famous musical pieces such as ''Ich wünschte ich wäre in Kalintia'' (I Wish I Was In Calinthia) and ''Sie wartet dort auf mich'' (She Is Waiting For Me There) by 19th century classical artist [[Hans Verböe]] were particularly popular throughout the continent. | ||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
''Does your country have any major sports leagues? What types of sports are played, both professionally and for fun by your country's people?" | ''Does your country have any major sports leagues? What types of sports are played, both professionally and for fun by your country's people?" | ||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols=== | ||
The Iron Cross and [[Shadow Eagle]] of the [[Wessenbäch Mountains]] are symbols of Calinthian spirit and national unity respectively. | |||
==Economy and Infrastructure== | ==Economy and Infrastructure== | ||
''How does your country's economy work?'' | ''How does your country's economy work?'' | ||
===Industries and Sectors=== | ===Industries and Sectors=== | ||
The automobile industry as well as the military arms industries are the two largest parts of the Calinthian economy. The military arms industries represent 3.3 percent of the overall GDP spent per year. The automobile industry accounts for 9.6% of the countries GDP annually. Yonderre and Urcea are the two largest importers of Calinthian automobiles which are renown for their reliability, ability to be mass produced and their speed. | |||
===Currency=== | ===Currency=== | ||
The Kalinitan Mark (KMT) is the national currency of Calinthia. However, the state also accepts Yonderrian Taler currency at most banks, government buildings and other businesses. | |||
===Healthcare=== | ===Healthcare=== | ||
Healthcare is Calinthia is free to all Calinthians regardless of economic class or background. It is paid for through state and federal taxes, with state tax only going to local community hospitals. State tax is also adjusted per state based on the state's population size. | |||
===Labor=== | ===Labor=== | ||
''How is labor organized within your country? Are there any social institutions or unions which deal with labor concerns?'' | ''How is labor organized within your country? Are there any social institutions or unions which deal with labor concerns?'' | ||