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{{Infobox country | {{Infobox country | ||
|conventional_long_name = | |conventional_long_name = State of Caldera | ||
|native_name = ''ᎢᏤ ᎢᎦ ᏑᎾᏓᎴᎩ ᎨᏒ ᏴᏫ Caldera'' (Volin) | |native_name = ''ᎢᏤ ᎢᎦ ᏑᎾᏓᎴᎩ ᎨᏒ ᏴᏫ Caldera'' (Volin) | ||
|image_flag = Austro-Caldera.png | |image_flag = Austro-Caldera.png | ||
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|capital = Little Caldera | |capital = Little Caldera | ||
|largest_city = Neu Maessen | |largest_city = Neu Maessen | ||
|official_languages = | |official_languages = Gothic<br>Ænglish<br>Volin | ||
|ethnic_groups =98.4% Volin<br>1.2% | |ethnic_groups =98.4% Volin<br>1.2% Gothic<br>0.4% Other | ||
|religion = Christianity<br>Volinism | |religion = Christianity<br>Volinism | ||
|demonym = Calderan (noun/adjective)<br> | |demonym = Calderan (noun/adjective)<br> | ||
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|established_date1 = February 16th, 1600 | |established_date1 = February 16th, 1600 | ||
|area_rank =42nd | |area_rank =42nd | ||
|population_estimate = 10 million | |population_estimate = 10 million | ||
|population_census =10,019,538 | |population_census =10,019,538 | ||
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|area_km2=250|GDP_PPP=$135,277 billion|GDP_PPP_year=2030|HDI=0.8|HDI_year=2030}} | |area_km2=250|GDP_PPP=$135,277 billion|GDP_PPP_year=2030|HDI=0.8|HDI_year=2030}} | ||
Austro-Caldera ( | Austro-Caldera (Gothic: Ceuldeland), officially the '''State of Caldera''', more commonly known as simply Caldera, is a country in [[Crona]]. It is neighbored by [[Sabnaki]]. It's infamous for a ruling class of Gothic speakers, while the majority of the population are [[Indigeno-Calderan]] and speak Volin. | ||
Austro-Caldera is not a member of the [[League of Nations]]. | Austro-Caldera is not a member of the [[League of Nations]]. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology == | ||
Austro-Caldera was named by the first [[Anglei|Ænglish]] explorers who came to the region. The first part of the word, austro, is derived from the Latin word australis, meaning southern. This refers to the fact that the island was south of the natives who inhabited the Northwestern part of Crona. The second part, caldera, is a reference to the island's most defining feature; a [[:en:Caldera|caldera]]. | Austro-Caldera was named by the first [[Anglei|Ænglish]] explorers who came to the region. The first part of the word, austro, is derived from the Latin word australis, meaning southern. This refers to the fact that the island was south of the natives who inhabited the Northwestern part of Crona. The second part, caldera, is a reference to the island's most defining feature; a [[:en:Caldera|caldera]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Caldera is a treacherous island environment, dominated by hills and rocks. A Krein river also passes through all of Caldera, leading to several small lakes and streams. | Caldera is a treacherous island environment, dominated by hills and rocks. A Krein river also passes through all of Caldera, leading to several small lakes and streams. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate === | ||
Caldera is an unusually warm island compared to the rest of Crona. This is thanks to winds from the ocean which blow cold currents east, leaving Caldera in a somewhat exposed state. Due to this, exotic tropical wildlife grows in Caldera, incredibly odd for the cold winters that usually define Cronan nations. | Caldera is an unusually warm island compared to the rest of Crona. This is thanks to winds from the ocean which blow cold currents east, leaving Caldera in a somewhat exposed state. Due to this, exotic tropical wildlife grows in Caldera, incredibly odd for the cold winters that usually define Cronan nations. | ||
==Government and Politics== | ==Government and Politics== | ||
[[File:CalderanSeal.png|thumb|261x261px|Official government seal of Austro-Caldera, issued on all official government documents. ]] | [[File:CalderanSeal.png|thumb|261x261px|Official government seal of Austro-Caldera, issued on all official government documents. ]] | ||
=== Executive=== | ===Executive=== | ||
The leader of Austro-Caldera, called the Prime Leader, is voted in power by a direct election that all citizens of Austro-Caldera can participate in. However, the Prime Leader must be a member of the Volkspartei, which has restrictions on who must can run for Prime Leader. The Prime Leader must be male, ethnically | The leader of Austro-Caldera, called the Prime Leader, is voted in power by a direct election that all citizens of Austro-Caldera can participate in. However, the Prime Leader must be a member of the Volkspartei, which has restrictions on who must can run for Prime Leader. The Prime Leader must be male, ethnically Gothic, and pledge his allegiance to the Volkspartei over the people of Austro-Caldera. | ||
The Prime Leader has a term limit of 15 years, and if the Prime Leader dies during their term, an immediate election is held, with any members of the Volkspartei temporarily taking control until a leader is formally elected. | The Prime Leader has a term limit of 15 years, and if the Prime Leader dies during their term, an immediate election is held, with any members of the Volkspartei temporarily taking control until a leader is formally elected. | ||
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Each province in Austro-Caldera has 10 representatives, and representatives have a term limit of 1 year, unless they are members of the Volkspartei, then their term limit is 5 years. However, representatives can serve unlimited terms, meaning that predominantly Volin provinces can elect Volin representatives who serve for decades. | Each province in Austro-Caldera has 10 representatives, and representatives have a term limit of 1 year, unless they are members of the Volkspartei, then their term limit is 5 years. However, representatives can serve unlimited terms, meaning that predominantly Volin provinces can elect Volin representatives who serve for decades. | ||
===Federal subdivisions === | ===Federal subdivisions=== | ||
Austro-Caldera is separated into 3 provinces, the western province governing over factories, the northeastern province governing over most of the Volin population, and the southeastern province governing over the capital and major cities, made up of ethnic | Austro-Caldera is separated into 3 provinces, the western province governing over factories, the northeastern province governing over most of the Volin population, and the southeastern province governing over the capital and major cities, made up of ethnic Gothics, while its suburbs are made up of Volins as well. | ||
Currently, the western province is represented by 5 Volins, 4 Volkspartei, and 1 Ænglish representative. The northeastern province is represented by 9 Volins and 1 Volkspartei. The southeastern province is represented by 7 Volkspartei and 3 Volins, but the lack of representation of Volins is leading to minor rioting in Little Caldera. | Currently, the western province is represented by 5 Volins, 4 Volkspartei, and 1 Ænglish representative. The northeastern province is represented by 9 Volins and 1 Volkspartei. The southeastern province is represented by 7 Volkspartei and 3 Volins, but the lack of representation of Volins is leading to minor rioting in Little Caldera. | ||
=== Politics=== | ===Politics=== | ||
The Volkspartei, or People's Party, has ruled over Austro-Caldera since 1600. There are other political parties, such as the Ænglish Minority Party, the Yellow Party, the Deer Party, the Division Party, and others, but only members of the Volkspartei are allowed to run for Prime Leader. | The Volkspartei, or People's Party, has ruled over Austro-Caldera since 1600. There are other political parties, such as the Ænglish Minority Party, the Yellow Party, the Deer Party, the Division Party, and others, but only members of the Volkspartei are allowed to run for Prime Leader. | ||
===Law=== | ===Law=== | ||
Law is enforced by the Calderan Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and the CBCA is also responsible for ensuring no human rights are violated by the government, as established in the 1600 Constitution. There has been a debate on whether the conscription of Volin people is a violation of the Calderan constitution, under clause 12.B, which states "No citizen of Caldera shall be subject to participation in a war that the subjected party is opposed to.", however, pro-conscriptionists agree that it's not a violation, because the Volkspartei represents everyone, and the Volkspartei supports native conscription. | Law is enforced by the Calderan Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and the CBCA is also responsible for ensuring no human rights are violated by the government, as established in the 1600 Constitution. There has been a debate on whether the conscription of Volin people is a violation of the Calderan constitution, under clause 12.B, which states "No citizen of Caldera shall be subject to participation in a war that the subjected party is opposed to.", however, pro-conscriptionists agree that it's not a violation, because the Volkspartei represents everyone, and the Volkspartei supports native conscription. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics == | ||
===Ethnicity=== | ===Ethnicity=== | ||
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The grand majority of Calderans are Volin, or Indigeno-Calderan, while other minor ethnic groups include | The grand majority of Calderans are Volin, or Indigeno-Calderan, while other minor ethnic groups include Gothic and Ænglish. | ||
===Language=== | ===Language=== | ||
The primary official language used by the Volkspartei is | The primary official language used by the Volkspartei is Gothic, as this is the language that was brought to Austro-Caldera by Eldmoran immigrants. However, the majority of the population speaks Volin, which is a language that developed in Caldera after the separation of native Calderans from the rest of Crona in the first century. The third official language, which is by far the least spoken, is Ænglish, which became an official language after protesting by the Ænglish Minority Party. | ||
===Religion=== | === Religion=== | ||
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Most Calderans practice Volinism, a religion that's native to the island. Under the Calderan constitution, no laws can be passed to restrict or show favor to a religion, however, many | Most Calderans practice Volinism, a religion that's native to the island. Under the Calderan constitution, no laws can be passed to restrict or show favor to a religion, however, many Gothics, and subsequently Volkspartei members, are Christian. | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
95% of Volins have finished standard education, while only 2% go on to complete secondary education. This is a stark contrast to | 95% of Volins have finished standard education, while only 2% go on to complete secondary education. This is a stark contrast to Gothics, 100% of whom complete standard education, and 85% complete secondary education. | ||
==Culture and Society== | ==Culture and Society == | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
All education is completely free in Austro-Caldera, and it is mandatory to attend 10 years of standard education, which includes 4 years of | All education is completely free in Austro-Caldera, and it is mandatory to attend 10 years of standard education, which includes 4 years of Gothic classes, 2 years of Eldmoran history classes, 1 year of Calderan history, 4 years of science, 4 years of math, and other prerequisites. Secondary education varies in provinces, but the most popular courses include politics in the Southeast, and machining in the west. In Volin dominated cities, secondary education is not encouraged, and most jobs don't require it, while in Gothic cities, secondary education is heavily emphasized, and almost all high paying jobs require at least some form of it. | ||
===Attitudes and worldview=== | ===Attitudes and worldview=== | ||
Calderans are generally nationalistic and isolationist, trying to avoid other countries as much as possible, with the exception of Eldmora in the Volkspartei. Despite this, education on foreign cultures is heavily taught throughout school, and many Calderans show an interest in the outside world. | Calderans are generally nationalistic and isolationist, trying to avoid other countries as much as possible, with the exception of Eldmora in the Volkspartei. Despite this, education on foreign cultures is heavily taught throughout school, and many Calderans show an interest in the outside world. | ||
===Kinship and family=== | ===Kinship and family=== | ||
As with the 1600 constitution, it is illegal for the government to restrict relationships. As such, families tend to be somewhat diverse, falling outside the traditional nuclear family. | As with the 1600 constitution, it is illegal for the government to restrict relationships. As such, families tend to be somewhat diverse, falling outside the traditional nuclear family. Gothic Calderans try to maintain that you need to be married to the opposite gender and raise children together, but many Volins simply don't see the purpose of marriage, and as such, very few Volins get married, over 20% hold more than one partner at a time. | ||
===Cuisine=== | === Cuisine=== | ||
As Caldera developed to heavily integrate | As Caldera developed to heavily integrate Gothic culture, the national dish of Caldera is the bratwurst, but much more common traditional dishes often include fish and rice. | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
The government of Caldera cannot restrict or show favor to religions, and so, many Calderans are simply indifferent to religion. | The government of Caldera cannot restrict or show favor to religions, and so, many Calderans are simply indifferent to religion. Gothics maintain Christianity but fail to spread it, while Volins freely practice their native religion of Volinism, or they might not practice a religion at all. | ||
===Arts and Literature=== | ===Arts and Literature=== | ||
As with most things Calderan, Calderan art is seperated into two parts: Volin, and | As with most things Calderan, Calderan art is seperated into two parts: Volin, and Gothic. Volin artists prior to 1600 often carved out of wood, creating sculptures or simple drawings of famous gods or events. When Eldmorans came to Caldera, they introduced music and paintings, sparking an era of Volin artistic expression, usually based around fishing or religion. Gothic art in Caldera is characterized by thematic messages, usually based around "listen to your elders" or nationalistic messages. | ||
The Calderan national anthem, Neu Haus in Ceuldeland, was written by a | The Calderan national anthem, Neu Haus in Ceuldeland, was written by a Gothic Calderan, and has a message of how great Caldera is to live in. | ||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
Austro-Caldera's most popular sport is kravget, a sport invented by the Volin people in the 10th century. In kravget, there are two teams. The two teams take turns throwing 4 small dics (traditionally slices of wood from a palm tree) at opponents on the other team. If one team manages to hit an opponent without the opponent capturing the disc, then the throwing team scores a point. If the throwing team throws a disc at an opponent and the opponent catches it, then the catching team scores a point. This continues until one team has scored 23 points. | Austro-Caldera's most popular sport is kravget, a sport invented by the Volin people in the 10th century. In kravget, there are two teams. The two teams take turns throwing 4 small dics (traditionally slices of wood from a palm tree) at opponents on the other team. If one team manages to hit an opponent without the opponent capturing the disc, then the throwing team scores a point. If the throwing team throws a disc at an opponent and the opponent catches it, then the catching team scores a point. This continues until one team has scored 23 points. | ||
Hockey and soccer are also popular in Austro-Caldera, with citizens playing in competitions across Crona. | Hockey and soccer are also popular in Austro-Caldera, with citizens playing in competitions across Crona. | ||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols === | ||
Austro-Caldera's most prominent symbol is it's national seal, which features a red triangle in a sea with a sun behind it and three stars above the suns. The triangle represents Caldera island, while the three stars represent the three Calderan provinces. Another common symbol of Caldera is the Calderan finch, a type of finch that's native to Caldera. | Austro-Caldera's most prominent symbol is it's national seal, which features a red triangle in a sea with a sun behind it and three stars above the suns. The triangle represents Caldera island, while the three stars represent the three Calderan provinces. Another common symbol of Caldera is the Calderan finch, a type of finch that's native to Caldera. | ||
==Economy and Infrastructure== | ==Economy and Infrastructure== | ||
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One Calderan Piece is equal to 1/2 [[Cronan lira|Cronan Liré]]. | One Calderan Piece is equal to 1/2 [[Cronan lira|Cronan Liré]]. | ||
===Healthcare=== | === Healthcare=== | ||
Healthcare is free for everyone living in the west and northeast provinces, but healthcare in the southeast is only free to members of the Volkspartei. Healthcare is afforded through taxes, which are paid every time a Calderan buys something from a store. Furthermore, it's possible to purchase a premium pass, by paying extra money monthly to certain hospitals, Calderans are able to skip standard waiting lines and have access to faster treatment. Members of the Volkspartei receive this treatment for free in all designated government hospitals. | Healthcare is free for everyone living in the west and northeast provinces, but healthcare in the southeast is only free to members of the Volkspartei. Healthcare is afforded through taxes, which are paid every time a Calderan buys something from a store. Furthermore, it's possible to purchase a premium pass, by paying extra money monthly to certain hospitals, Calderans are able to skip standard waiting lines and have access to faster treatment. Members of the Volkspartei receive this treatment for free in all designated government hospitals. | ||
===Labor=== | ===Labor=== | ||
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In the southeastern province, trams are also a popular way to travel, with tramlines running through cities and even up the caldera itself. | In the southeastern province, trams are also a popular way to travel, with tramlines running through cities and even up the caldera itself. | ||
===Technology=== | ===Technology=== | ||
Austro-Caldera is not a very technologically advanced country, as most of the country uses technology from the 1950s, Volkspartei cities are a lot more advanced with specific research centers going to meet all the needs of the party. | Austro-Caldera is not a very technologically advanced country, as most of the country uses technology from the 1950s, Volkspartei cities are a lot more advanced with specific research centers going to meet all the needs of the party. | ||
==Military== | == Military == | ||
[[Category:2023 Award winning pages]] | [[Category:2023 Award winning pages]] | ||
[[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:IXWB]] | ||
[[Category:Countries]] | [[Category:Countries]] | ||
[[Category:Crona]] | [[Category:Crona]] | ||
{{main|Calderan Armed Forces}} | |||
Austro-Caldera's military is all organized under one entity, the [[Calderan Armed Forces]]. This military is quite proportionately large, thanks to mandatory conscription for all Volins. Despite the massive size, the military is underfunded, resulting in soldiers using armor from 1944 with the newest weapon being the C19 rifle, based on a 1960s design and only releasing 12 years ago. | Austro-Caldera's military is all organized under one entity, the [[Calderan Armed Forces]]. This military is quite proportionately large, thanks to mandatory conscription for all Volins. Despite the massive size, the military is underfunded, resulting in soldiers using armor from 1944 with the newest weapon being the C19 rifle, based on a 1960s design and only releasing 12 years ago. | ||