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[[File:La_Marine-Pacini-140.png|250px|right|If this isn't why you care about prevailing winds, why are you even paying attention to climate?]] | [[File:La_Marine-Pacini-140.png|250px|right|If this isn't why you care about prevailing winds, why are you even paying attention to climate?]] | ||
Prevailing wind patterns interact with local topographic conditions to produce significant variations in rainfall throughout the archipelago. In general, the islands of Equatorial Ostiecia experience the most precipitation, since the north- and westward-moving monsoon clouds are heavy with moisture by the time they reach these more distant regions, with rainfall measuring more than 2,000 millimeters (78.7 in) per year. In part, this moisture originates on high mountain peaks that trap damp air. On the other hand, Floredeterra tends to be dry, with some areas experiencing less than 1,000 millimeters (39.4 in) per year. | Prevailing wind patterns interact with local topographic conditions to produce significant variations in rainfall throughout the archipelago. In general, the islands of Equatorial Ostiecia experience the most precipitation, since the north- and westward-moving monsoon clouds are heavy with moisture by the time they reach these more distant regions, with rainfall measuring more than 2,000 millimeters (78.7 in) per year. In part, this moisture originates on high mountain peaks that trap damp air. On the other hand, Floredeterra tends to be dry, with some areas experiencing less than 1,000 millimeters (39.4 in) per year. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Pre-arrivals=== | ===Pre-arrivals=== | ||
Humans settled Vallos at some time around 12,000 BC according to archaeological evidence, a relatively late date of settlement for most parts of the [[Occident]]. The earliest settlers exhibited a relatively similar {{wp|material culture}} to contemporary residents of what would become Pelaxia, suggesting a westward migration at that time. The Neolithic revolution occurred on Vallos to a limited extent, as large urban cities did not develop, but farming of local grasses and other flora made settled farm life viable. About forty percent of people in Vallos adopted agricultural lifestyles by 2000 BC. Society continued to develop, with indigenous prehistoric reaching its apex with the shark pottery culture, a material culture so named for the use of both shark teeth and bones as a crafting material in addition to the use of shark-related motifs on pottery. The shark pottery culture reached its peak around 1800 BC, just prior to the arrival of the first [[Heaven Ships]] and later arrival of the [[Polynesian people|Polynesians]]. Archaeologists have uncovered several urban centers of around a thousand people all along the eastern coast of Vallos which were likely fishing centers and the source of shark material. Shark pottery culture continued its existence following the arrivals of foreign culture groups, although archaeologists classify much of it as "late shark pottery" due to the introduction of foreign innovations. | Humans settled Vallos at some time around 12,000 BC according to archaeological evidence, a relatively late date of settlement for most parts of the [[Occident]]. The earliest settlers exhibited a relatively similar {{wp|material culture}} to contemporary residents of what would become Pelaxia, suggesting a westward migration at that time. The Neolithic revolution occurred on Vallos to a limited extent, as large urban cities did not develop, but farming of local grasses and other flora made settled farm life viable. About forty percent of people in Vallos adopted agricultural lifestyles by 2000 BC. Society continued to develop, with indigenous prehistoric reaching its apex with the shark pottery culture, a material culture so named for the use of both shark teeth and bones as a crafting material in addition to the use of shark-related motifs on pottery. The shark pottery culture reached its peak around 1800 BC, just prior to the arrival of the first [[Heaven Ships]] and later arrival of the [[Polynesian people|Polynesians]]. Archaeologists have uncovered several urban centers of around a thousand people all along the eastern coast of Vallos which were likely fishing centers and the source of shark material. Shark pottery culture continued its existence following the arrivals of foreign culture groups, although archaeologists classify much of it as "late shark pottery" due to the introduction of foreign innovations. | ||
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Companies in Equatorial Ostiecia used this revenue to expand their markets to nations on all continents and to diversify their internal economy as well. | Companies in Equatorial Ostiecia used this revenue to expand their markets to nations on all continents and to diversify their internal economy as well. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics and government== | ||
Wintergen is part of the [[Government_of_Burgundie#Constituent_Countries|Burgoignesc Overseas Territory Assembly]]'s [[Geography_of_Burgundie#Wintergen|Polar Burgundies]] geographic designation. [[Government_of_Burgundie#Constituent_Countries|Burgoignesc Overseas Territory Assembly]] is a constituent country equivalent of [[Burgundie]] with its own assembly, prime minister, budget, and laws. [[Burgundie]]'s national governmental influence is limited to subsidies, education, and security, however, its financial and cultural institutes cast a long shadow across Wintergen. | |||
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Wintergen is a province within [[Government_of_Burgundie#Constituent_Countries|Burgoignesc Overseas Territory Assembly]] with its own semi-elected {{wpl|Governor}}-{{wpl|Epistates}}, representative legislative body, and court system. | |||
Ouintergens are Burgoigniacs/Burgoignix with complete civil and economic rights, and citizenship (political rights) under the same federal service criteria as all residents of [[Burgundie]]. [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]] is the official language but {{wpl|Coscivian language|Coscivian}} and [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]] are both in use. | |||
===Provincial executive=== | |||
The provincial executive is the {{wpl|Governor}}-{{wpl|Epistates}}. Three candidates are elected by a {{wpl|single transferable vote}} election held every 5 years, the three candidates are presented to the [[Government_of_Burgundie#Executive_Branch|Court of St. Alphador]] and the next {{wpl|Governor}}-{{wpl|Epistates}} is chosen from these candidates. If the citizenry rejects the selection, a run-off election is held with the remaining two candidates. | |||
===Provincial legislature=== | |||
Like the [[Government_of_Burgundie#Legislative_Branch|Citizens Court of the National Assembly (Burg. La Assemblee de Ciutadans de l'Assemblee Nacional, ACAN)]], The Ouintergen Citizen's Court of the Provincial Assembly is a unicameral legislator. It makes provincial law, has the power of the provincial purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the provincial government. The Assembly has three seats for each province, one for the [[Government_of_Burgundie#Constituent_Countries|Burgoignesc Overseas Territory Assembly]]'s Wintergen liaison, 3 for the clergy, 3 seats reserved for municipal leaders, and 3 for a rota of private business leaders. On 6 occasions throughout the year 3 more seats are opened to the public to debate topics that are not on the annual legislative agenda. | |||
===Administrative divisions=== | |||
[[File:EO Administrative Map.png|200px|thumb|right|Map of the administrative divisions of Equatorial Ostiecia (wip)]] | |||
====Flordeterra==== | ====Flordeterra==== | ||
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*Besanlon | *Besanlon | ||
{{Div col end}} | {{Div col end}} | ||
===Law enforcement=== | |||
===Military installations=== | |||
Equatorial Ostiecia is home to many military bases, [[Equatorial Ostiecia #Fort LaRemie|Fort LaRemie]], operated by and headquarters to the [[Army of Burgundie#Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]], is the largest and most prominent. | Equatorial Ostiecia is home to many military bases, [[Equatorial Ostiecia #Fort LaRemie|Fort LaRemie]], operated by and headquarters to the [[Army of Burgundie#Foreign Legion|Foreign Legion]], is the largest and most prominent. | ||
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As part of the the [[2033 Arcer Armed_] Forces Act]] the base is under construction, increasing its largest berth to accommodate the ''Kurst'' aircraft carrier group, as well as a host of replenishment vessels, merchant marine expeditionary support ships, and maritime aircraft such as helicopters and transports. This | As part of the the [[2033 Arcer Armed_] Forces Act]] the base is under construction, increasing its largest berth to accommodate the ''Kurst'' aircraft carrier group, as well as a host of replenishment vessels, merchant marine expeditionary support ships, and maritime aircraft such as helicopters and transports. This | ||
==Culture== | |||
The tenants of [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]] predicate almost all aspects of culture in Equatorial Ostiecia. Work ethic, attire, observation of life's milestones, and entertainment are all conducted in a manner consistent with the modern practice of[[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]]. While not as stuffy and puritanical as it was in the past, society in Equatorial Ostiecia is the most formal, modest, and bound in societal norms of all of the constituent countries of [[Burgundie]]. | |||
===Work ethic=== | |||
===Attire=== | |||
Because of the [[Equatorial_Ostiecia#Climate|climate]], the standard fabrics for clothing in Equatorial Ostiecia are linen and muslin. These fabrics are either left in their natural colors or bleached white. Because of the predominantly [[Mercantile Reform Protestant]] attire is [[Occidental]], but notably formal and modest. In a professional environment men's shirts are typically button downs either with a turnover collar with some form of neckwear, or a Nehru collar without. High-waisted, pleated trousers are also common, without a cuff. Sleeves cut at the wrist and are worn slightly billowy for ventilation. In divergence from common [[Occidental]] styling, on top of these clothes is typically worn a {{wpl|Thawb#Middle_East_and_North_Africa|kandora}}, an ankle-length robe, usually with long sleeves. This is a tradition brought from [[Bergendii]] fleeing the collapse of the [[Burgoignesc Colonial Empire]] in [[Audonia]] and [[Alshar]] in the early 19th century and its name is both the name of the garment in [[Chaukhira]]n Arabic and after the colony of Kandara. In non-professional settings men typically wear camp shirts and linen trousers. Shorts are frowned upon for grown men. | |||
Women typically wear linen dresses, but modest blouses and slacks are acceptable. Over this, women typically wear a richly embroidered {{wpl|thawb}}, with different colors and patterns signifying various aspects of the wearer's social position and it's unique from town or city to another. | |||
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===Film=== | |||
===Religion=== | |||
Equatorial Ostiecia is predominantly [[Mercantile Reform Protestant]]. The country upholds religious freedoms and there is a diversity of religions and other Christian Rites making up 34% of the population. | |||
*{{wp|Messianic Judaism}} | |||
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===Mining=== | |||
===Tourism=== | |||
===Agriculture=== | |||
{{wp|Lignum vitae}} and {{wp|Mahogany}} tree plantations for daaaaaaaaaays! | |||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||