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Stenza's other main law enforcement agency is the [[Stenza Internal Forces]], this military branch, under the supervision of both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, acts as a paramilitary force capable of both enforcing Stenzan law and defending the country. The force is both highly mechanized and fully militarized, sporting military uniforms, weaponry and vehicles. These forces were previously known as the Civil Peacekeeping Force, used by the previous regime as a device of terror. | Stenza's other main law enforcement agency is the [[Stenza Internal Forces]], this military branch, under the supervision of both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, acts as a paramilitary force capable of both enforcing Stenzan law and defending the country. The force is both highly mechanized and fully militarized, sporting military uniforms, weaponry and vehicles. These forces were previously known as the Civil Peacekeeping Force, used by the previous regime as a device of terror. | ||
===Foreign relations=== | ===Foreign relations=== | ||
Stenza has started setting up relations with various nations ever since it has opened its borders, with economic or strategic value often being cited as the reason for these relations. One notable example is [[Arcerion]], a nation that over the last few years has become a close ally of Stenza. Stenzan-Arcer military cooperation has become frequent, and trade between both nations is both frequent and profitable. [[Corumm]] is another foreign partner of Stenza, with the nations sharing a colonial history that goes back hundreds of years. Stenza has also been doing business with [[Urcea]] on subjects such as trade and international maritime security. | Stenza has started setting up relations with various nations ever since it has opened its borders, with economic or strategic value often being cited as the reason for these relations. One notable example is [[Arcerion]], a nation that over the last few years has become a close ally of Stenza. Stenzan-Arcer military cooperation has become frequent, and trade between both nations is both frequent and profitable. [[Corumm]] is another foreign partner of Stenza, with the nations sharing a colonial history that goes back hundreds of years. Stenza has also been doing business with [[Urcea]] on subjects such as trade and international maritime security. There is plenty of trade between Stenza and other nations, with Stenzan companies free to do business as they please. | ||
Stenza is a member state of the [[League of Nations]] and has a seat on the [[League of Nations General Assembly]]. Stenza has also been appointed a rotating seat for 2026 on the [[League of Nations Security Council]]. | Stenza is a member state of the [[League of Nations]] and has a seat on the [[League of Nations General Assembly]]. Stenza has also been appointed a rotating seat for 2026 on the [[League of Nations Security Council]]. Stenza also uses the [[Polynesian Pact]] to interact with the nations that share its culture, opening the door to even further economic, cultural and defensive cooperation. | ||
===Human rights=== | ===Human rights=== | ||
Stenza's citizens enjoy relatively fair human rights. Both same sex marriage and soft drugs have been allowed since the 1970s, with government-owned vendors selling safe soft drugs to all who are deemed medically fit and capable of buying them with a permit issued by their general practitioner to prevent addiction. Stenza has been known for its complete gender equality, a trait that dates back to its tribal heritage where both men and women were considered equally capable of filling leadership roles. Healthcare in Stenza is freely accessible to all who are insured, with insurance providers being subject to regulations to keep the prices in check. | Stenza's citizens enjoy relatively fair human rights. Both same sex marriage and soft drugs have been allowed since the 1970s, with government-owned vendors selling safe soft drugs to all who are deemed medically fit and capable of buying them with a permit issued by their general practitioner to prevent addiction. Stenza has been known for its complete gender equality, a trait that dates back to its tribal heritage where both men and women were considered equally capable of filling leadership roles. Healthcare in Stenza is freely accessible to all who are insured, with insurance providers being subject to regulations to keep the prices in check. | ||
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''Main Article: [[Stenzan Armed Forces]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Stenzan Armed Forces]]'' | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Stenza's economy has grown considerably over the last few years, with foreign trade being a major contributor to the rise of Stenza's economy. The opening of international borders has led to a healthy flow of good both into and out of Stenza. The GDP per Capita in Stenza has grown by 13% in the last two years and is predicted to climb further, with households gaining more income to spend as the cost of living in Stenza remains relatively low. | Stenza's economy has grown considerably over the last few years, with foreign trade being a major contributor to the rise of Stenza's economy. The opening of international borders has led to a healthy flow of good both into and out of Stenza. The GDP per Capita in Stenza has grown by 13% in the last two years and is predicted to climb further, with households gaining more income to spend as the cost of living in Stenza remains relatively low. Stenza's rising economy has given birth to a growth of the already present middle class, with those in it becoming more and more financially capable. | ||
A considerable portion of Stenza's economy is built on the surrounding oceans, with Stenzan companies being very active in the fields of maritime transportation, fishing and offshore oil gain. Stenza fulfills its oil and natural gas demand through these offshore fields, with excesses being sold internationally. Stenzan fish have become an international staple for its quality and ripe flavor. The production of seagoing vessels through Stenza's multiple shipyards also contributes to the Stenzan economy. | |||
==Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
Stenza enjoys a vast if not very efficient road network, with most minor settlements at least having one paved road loading to the major networks. Roads are not always well maintained however, and they get more treacherous the further one gets into the mountains. To compensate for the sometimes questionable quality of road travel, domestic air travel is widespread. Domestic flights amount for a large portion of Stenza's east-west travel each year, and even the remotest mountain community tends to have some sort of access to air travel, be it fixed or rotary wing. | |||
===Land=== | |||
Stenza enjoys a vast if not very efficient road network, with most minor settlements at least having one paved road loading to the major networks. Roads are not always well maintained however, and they get more treacherous the further one gets into the mountains. Rail connections are also available, with most major hubs being connected by long range trains in some way or another, a handful of mountain tunnels even exist to cross between the East and Western part of the country, with only trains being allowed through. Motorists have to either go through the mountains or board a car-carrying train, which will drive the cars through. | |||
Stenza's road network was built on the backs of inmate-laborers throughout the sixties, seventies and eighties. Political prisoners of the old regime were generally used as cheap laborers, and through their effort Stenza was able to afford the paved road network the country has today. This has led to issues with maintaining the roads however, with the new government only slowly gaining the capacity to maintain all the roads properly. As a result, voluntary inmate labor programs still exist to help with roadside maintenance. | |||
===Air=== | |||
To compensate for the sometimes questionable quality of road travel, domestic air travel is widespread. Domestic flights amount for a large portion of Stenza's east-west travel each year, and even the remotest mountain community tends to have some sort of access to air travel, be it fixed or rotary wing. Stenza has a wealth of airlines that fight for profit between Stenza's more remote communities, with the country domestically producing the right light aircraft for the job. | |||
Stenza's islandic nature has led to seaplanes being a common mode of transportation, with both small and somewhat larger amphibian aircraft existing to fly between the mainland and the multiple islands that lie within Stenza's reach. | |||
===Sea=== | |||
Stenza's coastal profile means it is a naturally seafaring nation, with a large part of its economy being built on foreign trade and fishing. Stenzan ports are known to be bustling economical centers where one can easily get lost between the containers, sailors and other commotion. | |||
Travelling the Stenzan seas is a popular way of making one's way around Stenzan central mountain ranges, with companies offering cheap transit cruises for those who need to get across without the hurry those travelling by air tend to have. Stenza's inland waters also provide a wealth of opportunity, with both trade and travellers trade flowing up and down the rivers that connect many major Stenzan settlements. | |||
===Power=== | |||
Energy in Stenza is currently produced on multiple fronts, with the first and oldest one being its fossil sources. The electrification of Stenza was built on the backs of older fossil fuel plants, with plenty being built around the country to sustain the energy grid. The late 1960s saw a new source of energy emerging in Stenza, with the country building multiple hydroelectric dams over the next few decades to shift the burden of providing electronic power away from the aging fossil plants, these dams, placed at beneficial locations along Stenza's mountainous rivers, make up for about 45% of Stenza's energy production. | |||
Stenza also operates Nuclear power, with the ''Ia-2'' and ''Ia-3'' powering the capital of Rakahanga and the city of Faamoemoe respectively. These reactors together are able to supply about 25% of Stenza's power needs, with the last 30% still being provided by fossil power to this day. | |||
The Stenzan Government has pledged to eventually eliminate the country's reliance on fossil power, planning to eliminate the fossil powered plants from Stenza's power grid. The government has stated that Nuclear power will be the route through which this will be achieved, with other green energy sources being considered too ineffective or expensive to maintain. Notably, Stenzan sailors violently stood up against the suggestion to build offshore wind farms, with many claiming it would make maritime navigation and fishing difficult. The Stenzan Government has projected the need for two further, higher capacity, reactor facilities to meet both the current demand and be future proof when Stenza's energy needs grow. A multi-year government project is currently underway to budget the money required to build these plants, with the government aiming to start construction before 2027. | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Stenza's culture draws a lot from two distinct sources: Its Polynesian nature as an island state, and the influence Corumm has had on its culture during the colonial era. As an effect of this, Stenzans frequently have Polynesian given names and Corummese surnames, or vice versa. Emphasis has been placed on Stenza's Polynesian heritage over the last few years however, with Stenza aiming to characterize itself as a center of Polynesian culture. | Stenza's culture draws a lot from two distinct sources: Its Polynesian nature as an island state, and the influence Corumm has had on its culture during the colonial era. As an effect of this, Stenzans frequently have Polynesian given names and Corummese surnames, or vice versa. Emphasis has been placed on Stenza's Polynesian heritage over the last few years however, with Stenza aiming to characterize itself as a center of Polynesian culture. | ||
Stenza's aim to become a source of Polynesian culture is visible through the [[Polynesian Pact]], a Stenzan-funded international organization aimed at spreading and celebrating the Polynesian culture. Through this pact, Stenza is heavily involved in cultural exchange with other partner nations. The organization provides education on Stenza's pre-colonial history and culture throughout the country itself, with museums and festivals being commonly funded by the organization. | |||
The Stenzan workplace culture is quite traditional and normal as one may find around the world, although it is peculiar to note that the Stenzan workday consists of two seven hour shifts, one from 8AM to 3PM, and one from 3PM to 10PM. The average Stenzan works five days a week. Through Stenza's interesting workday division, most recreational activities are available either before or after work as well. It is not uncommon to see Stenzans who work the later shift to take part in recreational activities such as visiting a movie before their shift, instead of after. | |||
The Stenzan culture, although historically distant to foreigners, is one that is very welcome to strangers at the core. It is not uncommon for Stenzans to invite visitors over to stay for dinner or even the night, and it is considered quite rude not to offer a guest food, or to deny it. Stenzans will generally bring food to whoever they are visiting, knowing they will be invited over to dinner and not wanting to be unable to contribute to the meal. | |||
Fashion in Stenza is at a turning point. Throughout the decades since independence, Stenza has very much tried to follow the latest international trends to be considered modern, with fashion being an integral part of it. The resurgence in popularity of Stenza's Polynesian culture has caused a shift in Stenzan fashion however, with traditionally pieces becoming ever so popular among the culturally proud in Stenza. This has led to an interesting mix of traditional and modern fashion usually referred to as ''Stenzo-Modern'', with the design culture's colorful pieces gaining attention beyond Stenza as well. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||