Terazta
Terazta, officially the The Republic Of Teŕazta, is a country in a mountainous region of Sarpedon. It is neighbored by Caphiria, Urcea, and Lariana.
The Republic Of Teŕazta Respublika Teŕazta | |
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Motto: Oŕemuš, Vivamuš, Gŕatiamuš Let us pray, Let us live, Let us give thanks | |
Anthem: Teŕazta, Laus Tibi Media:TeŕaztaNathionalAnthem.mp3 | |
 Location of XXX (dark green) In XXX (gray) | |
| Capital | Aureia |
| Largest city | Palmero |
| Official languages | Your language Your language Teŕatzan |
| Ethnic groups | Teŕaztanii, Caphiric, |
| Religion | Your religion |
| Demonym(s) | Taraztani(noun) XXXan (adjective) |
| Government | Classic Republic |
• Princeps Senatoris de Terazta | Scipio Gauius Publius |
| Legislature | The Senate Of The People Of Teŕazta. |
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• An event | 878ad |
| Population | |
• Estimate | Your population |
• Census | 50,567,776 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | Your GDP = GDPPC x Population (This is calculated for you after first entry) |
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| Gini | Your gini coefficient Error: Invalid Gini value |
| Currency | Sasterio (RTS) |
| Driving side | right |
XXX is a member of the League of Nations.
Etymology
The nation of Teŕazta sits in a highly mountainous region of Sarpedon known as “Xelphia”. in the early history of the region slaves, prisoners and the poor of the First imperium were sent to this area, referred to by it's inhabitants as “Terra Resta" which translates as “The land that remains” or “The leftover land.” It's Poor, rocky soil yielded little wheat and made farming difficult. Over time this insult for the land grew to become it's name and over millenia “Terra Resta” would replace “xelphia”. And would eventually become “Teŕazta” is the country's language.
History
First Era
The region of Xelphia began to see the arrival of Adoneri Peoples beginning in the 18th century, BC. The best recorded of these peoples was the Polentii civilization, a People who built their villages high above the ground within mountains and oceanside cliffs.
Excavation have shown that the Polentii built small replica huts out of the ashes of their dead which they would mix with clay and inscribe the name of the dead. With these they would contruct small villages on altars in their homes, engaging in a sort of ancestor worship.
The Polentii civilization would be asimiliated into The First Imperium in the 3rd century BC after a long decline.
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Education among the Taŕatzanii is largely done by parents in private homes or by private tutors.
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Attitudes and worldview
The overall attitude of the Teŕaztanii can be summed up with the motto of their nation: Oŕemuš, Vivamuš, Gŕatiamuš; Let us Pray, let us live, let us give thanks.
They are a people who do not seek dominance over others, they do not engage in foreign wars of aggression and only seek to eek out their own place within the world. The People of Teŕazta respect their traditions, their culture and their heritage.
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Cuisine
Teŕaztan Cuisine is largely defined by it's Geography. During the earliest days it's People have struggled to grow food in the region and relied heavily on Pulses (Lentils, peas, beans and fava beans) root vegetables such as Carrots, parsnips, turnips and beets, and Less "Noble" grains such as Spelt, Barley and Rye.
The people of Teŕazta have a strong tea drinking culture, first introduced by Yanubani traders in the 8th century AD along with melons, cucumbers and sugar.
Grains:
As previously stated, cereal crops which are consumed by many countries have a difficult time growing in the rocky and poor soil of Teŕazta. Grains such as Rye, barley, spelt and einkorn have long since replaced wheat, oats and corn as the staple grains.
The Teŕaztanii have many different forms of bread with the most common being the "Planacŕuse" which is a squat loaf scored with a wide cross on the top. This is usually produced from barley which has been boiled with Molasses and turned into a paste before being combined with spelt flour. This process unlocks many nutrients locked away in barley and is believed to have its origin in "puls" which is a boiled gruel. It would have been made from a variety of grains, but most famously that of barley which was the staple of Gladiators in antiquity.
The People of Teŕazta also enjoy a variety of other breads;
Militus: a hard bread which has been twice baked and is typically pounded into crumbs and boiled with milk, broth or water. Commonly issued to soldiers. Typically coin shaped with a hole in the middle, in ancient times it would have been tied to a string when issued.
Pons: a mountain bread that is flat and easily rolled and carried, typically used for meat or sopping up the juices thereof. Typically served complimentary at "Carnae" or restaurants which specialize in meat.
Circae: a round sweet bread made with eggs. This is commonly served at weddings and filled with a melon preserve. A symbol of fertility and unity it is commonly adorned also with a braid on top.
The Teŕaztanii do not have a traditional pasta culture, although pasta has caught on in more recent years.
Dairy:
consumed widely among the population of Teŕazta, Dairy is an important source of fat and protein. Yogurt, Cheese, butter, milk and cream are staples of the Teŕaztan diet.
Milk typically comes from either goats or sheep and is usually processed into Yogurt and cheese. Yogurt is very common and I'd used as a marinade for meat or eaten with jams, nuts and fresh or dried fruits.
cheese is commonly consumed on a daily basis and Teŕatzan cuisine has many different kinds from Formachu, which is a soft and stinky cheese with a greenish grey rind. To Pernasa, which is is hard and has been left to dry and age in caves for years.
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Meat:
Within Teŕazta the most commonly consumed meat is that of pork, goat and lamb. Cattle and horses were traditionally viewed as high status animals with the former typically being used for farming. Chickens, although very popular in households for egg produciton, are not typically consumed. Rooster is commonly eaten once or twice a month.
Within Teŕaztan Thermopoli culture there are restaurants which specifically cater to meat consumption. These restaurants, called "Carnae" are very common within cities in towns. Typically serving smoked or grilled animal products the Carnae cater to the palet of Teŕaztanii.
Cuts of meath which are fried, forcemeat balls made of offal and wrapped in fat, sausges and cuts of meat wrapped in grape leaves and grilled on skewers are all popular means to consume meat in Teŕatza.
Chaecium culture
Tea time, known as "chaecium" in Teŕatzan, is akin to a siesta time for the people of the country and is a 3 hour long affair of snacking, tea drinking and relaxing. Tea was
Beginning around 2pm and ending around 5 pm, the lady of the household will brew enough tea for the entire time, preparing a plethora of small snacks and games for those taking part will enjoy. Common snacks are:
Miglae: small steamed buns filled with pistachio and almond paste, flavored with lemon or sumac and glazed with a glaze of powdered sugar, rose water and a colorant (usually saffron)
Glirae: rolls reminiscent of mice and filled with anything from pastry cream to ground beef and cheese. Typically fried.
Plasenta: a cheese cake made of eggs, goats cheese, sugar and baked with a shell of slivered almonds. Typically flavored with almond liquor
Dulcae domae: dates stuffed with ground nuts, encased in a caramel and seasoned with some salt and spices.
Glabi: round donuts, made of spelt flour and filled with cheese then fried and rolled in honey and coated with cinnamon and Poppy seeds.
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