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The '''United Republic of Alstin''', commonly known as the '''United Republic''' or '''Alstin''', is a sovereign state comprising the entirety of the [[Alstinian Isles]] off the coast of [[Crona]]. Covering an area of more than 708 thousand km² and hosting a population of more 154 million, the United Republic is divided into [[List of provinces and territories of Alstin|30 provinces, 11 territories and a federal district]] - with its capital and largest city being [[Alstin (City)|Alstin]]. | The '''United Republic of Alstin''', commonly known as the '''United Republic''' or '''Alstin''', is a sovereign state comprising the entirety of the [[Alstinian Isles]] off the coast of [[Crona]], as well as overseas holdings on the Cronan mainland, in the [[Cartesian Archipelago]], and off the coast of East [[Alshar]]. Covering an area of more than 708 thousand km² and hosting a population of more 154 million, the United Republic is divided into [[List of provinces and territories of Alstin|30 provinces, 11 territories and a federal district]] - with its capital and largest city being [[Alstin (City)|Alstin]]. | ||
A highly {{wp|developed country|developed}} and {{wp|high income country}}, the United Republic has a healthy capitalist mixed economy and historically strong economic growth; As a result, the [[Economy of Alstin|Alstinian economy]] ranks within the "Top 20 in the Globe", both in terms of nominal GDP and PPP. Though its population is only 0.5% of the global total, Alstinians hold nearly 8% of the total wealth in the world. The United Republic ranks among the highest in several measures of socioeconomic performance, including average wage, human development, per capita GDP, and productivity per person. While the Alstinian economy is considered post-industrial, characterized by the dominance of both the service and information industry, the manufacturing sector remains one of the largest in the world. Accounting for approximately 10% of the global GDP and an eighth of global military spending, the United Republic is one of the world's foremost economic and military powers. The United Republic is a prominent political and cultural force internationally, and a leader in scientific research and technological innovations. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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The standard way to refer to a citizen of Alstin is as an "Alstinian." | The standard way to refer to a citizen of Alstin is as an "Alstinian." | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
''Further Reading: [[History of Alstin]] | |||
===Indigenous peoples=== | ===Indigenous peoples=== | ||
It has been generally accepted that the first inhabitants of the [[Alstinian Isles]] migrated from mainland Crona and East Alshar arrived at least 3,000 years ago; however, some evidence suggests an even earlier date of arrival. Over time, indigenous cultures in Crona grew increasingly complex, and some, such as the pre-Levantine Azure culture in modern-day Azura, developed advanced agriculture, architecture, and complex societies. The city of [[Cuzco (City)|Cuzco]] is the largest, most complex pre-Levantine archaeological site in Alstin, and is oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the modern-day United Republic. In the Kjeldorian Highlands region, the Kjeld culture practiced hunting and trapping, along with limited cultivation. The Uto, located in modern-day Utopia, practiced fishing and whaling. | It has been generally accepted that the first inhabitants of the [[Alstinian Isles]] migrated from mainland Crona and East Alshar arrived at least 3,000 years ago; however, some evidence suggests an even earlier date of arrival. Over time, indigenous cultures in Crona grew increasingly complex, and some, such as the pre-Levantine Azure culture in modern-day Azura, developed advanced agriculture, architecture, and complex societies. The city of [[Cuzco (City)|Cuzco]] is the largest, most complex pre-Levantine archaeological site in Alstin, and is oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the modern-day United Republic. In the Kjeldorian Highlands region, the Kjeld culture practiced hunting and trapping, along with limited cultivation. The Uto, located in modern-day Utopia, practiced fishing and whaling. | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The territory of the United Republic covers more | The territory of the United Republic proper, which is defined as encompassing the Alstinian Isles and the overseas provinces of [[Mierria]] and [[Tracoa]], covers more 641,000 km², and lies between the Ocean of Cathay and the Sea of Orixtal, with the north-east coast of Mierria coming within 1000 km of the coast of southwestern Crona, from which it is separated by the Mierrian Channel. In 2000, 18 per cent of the Alstinian Isles was forested, 32 per cent used for pastures and 25 per cent cultivated for agriculture. | ||
The | The Alstinian Isles lies between latitudes 23° and 10° N, and longitudes 165° and 140° W. The coastline of the Isles is aproximately??? km long. | ||
Most of the country consists of lowland terrain, with more upland and some mountainous terrain in the interior regions; including the Kjeldorans, the Artolans, the Ursans and the Villers Range. The main rivers and estuaries are the Corvus, the Lupus and the Davis. Alstin's highest mountain is [[Kjeld's Peak]] in [[Kjeldor]]. | Most of the country consists of lowland terrain, with more upland and some mountainous terrain in the interior regions; including the Kjeldorans, the Artolans, the Ursans and the Villers Range. The main rivers and estuaries are the Corvus, the Lupus and the Davis. Alstin's highest mountain is [[Kjeld's Peak]] in [[Kjeldor]]. | ||
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''Main Article: [[Economy of Alstin]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Economy of Alstin]]'' | ||
===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
The United Republic has a capitalist mixed economy, which is fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. With a nominal GDP of $ | The United Republic has a capitalist mixed economy, which is fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. With a nominal GDP of $8,646 trillion, the private sector is estimated to constitute 76% of the economy, with federal government activity accounting for 9.8% and provincial and local activity (including federal transfers) the remaining 14.2%. Unemployment is at 2.78%, in spite of the amount of employment regulations throughout the country. | ||
Alstin is one of the world's largest exporter of goods, with a trade surplus of {INSERT SURPLUS HERE}. [[Cartadania]], [[Corumm]], and [[The Cape]] are three of Alstin's largest trading partners. | Alstin is one of the world's largest exporter of goods, with a trade surplus of {INSERT SURPLUS HERE}. [[Cartadania]], [[Corumm]], and [[The Cape]] are three of Alstin's largest trading partners. | ||
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''Main Article: [[Water supply and sanitation of the United Republic]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Water supply and sanitation of the United Republic]]'' | ||
Access to improved water supply and sanitation in the UR is universal. It is estimated that 97.2 per cent of households are connected to the sewer network. According to the | Access to improved water supply and sanitation in the UR is universal. It is estimated that 97.2 per cent of households are connected to the sewer network. According to the Environmental Protection and Restoration Agency (EPRA), total water abstraction for public water supply in the UR was 19,812 megalitres per day in 2011. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
''Main Article: [[Culture of Alstin]] '' | ''Main Article: [[Culture of Alstin]] '' | ||
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* [[Daltonland]] | * [[Daltonland]] | ||
* [[Deralveca]] | * [[Deralveca]] | ||
* [[Equetus]] | |||
* [[Felicia]] | * [[Felicia]] | ||
* [[Islevyny]] | * [[Islevyny]] | ||
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* [[Omepra]] | * [[Omepra]] | ||
* [[Patricia]] | * [[Patricia]] | ||
* [[Radia]] | |||
* [[Rocotia]] | * [[Rocotia]] | ||
* [[Sierra (Province)|Sierra]] | * [[Sierra (Province)|Sierra]] | ||
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* [[Tracoa]] | * [[Tracoa]] | ||
* [[Utopia]] | * [[Utopia]] | ||
* [[Veraise]] | |||
* [[Vintara]] | * [[Vintara]] | ||
* [[Voltara]] | * [[Voltara]] | ||
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* [[Arsyra]] | * [[Arsyra]] | ||
* [[Credesia]] | * [[Credesia]] | ||
* [[Isidar]] | * [[Isidar]] | ||
* [[Purépec]] | * [[Purépec]] | ||
* [[Sotsial]] | * [[Sotsial]] | ||
* [[Stia-Dica]] | * [[Stia-Dica]] | ||
* [[Vertannia]] | * [[Vertannia]] | ||
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