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|official_languages = [[Metzi]] | |official_languages = [[Metzi]] | ||
|ethnic_groups = | |ethnic_groups = | ||
|religion = | |religion = [[Chulcheo]] | ||
|demonym = Metzettan | |demonym = Metzettan | ||
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|population_estimate = 77,000,000 | |population_estimate = 77,000,000 | ||
|population_census = | |population_census = | ||
|GDP_nominal = $ | |GDP_nominal = $2,989,473,410,000 | ||
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $38,824.33 | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = $38,824.33 | ||
|currency = [[Metzettan Won]] (₩) | |currency = [[Metzettan Won]] (₩) | ||
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Metzetta is a developed country which faces an aging population problem. The populace benefit from a high-speed train network and globally influential music and film sectors. The official language, [[Metzi]], is written using Hangul, and is considered a language isolate. | Metzetta is a developed country which faces an aging population problem. The populace benefit from a high-speed train network and globally influential music and film sectors. The official language, [[Metzi]], is written using Hangul, and is considered a language isolate. | ||
==Etymology == | ==Etymology== | ||
The ancient kingdom of [[Meseda-jo|Meseda]] derived its name from "Me" (메) meaning hill or mountain, and "Seda" (섿아) meaning fierce, strong or powerful; altogether the name translated as "Fierce Hill" or "Powerful Mountain" in reference not only to the mountainous terrain of the region, but also specifically to Adamant Hill where the Emperor's castle stood in Hanzeong. By the time Meseda had conquered the neighbouring kingdoms, the spelling and pronunciations of the root words had changed to "Mettu" (멛두) and "Zetta" (ㅿ엗다) from which the modern name is drawn. | The ancient kingdom of [[Meseda-jo|Meseda]] derived its name from "Me" (메) meaning hill or mountain, and "Seda" (섿아) meaning fierce, strong or powerful; altogether the name translated as "Fierce Hill" or "Powerful Mountain" in reference not only to the mountainous terrain of the region, but also specifically to Adamant Hill where the Emperor's castle stood in Hanzeong. By the time Meseda had conquered the neighbouring kingdoms, the spelling and pronunciations of the root words had changed to "Mettu" (멛두) and "Zetta" (ㅿ엗다) from which the modern name is drawn. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Prehistory=== | ===Prehistory=== | ||
Tool-making artefacts have been found in Metzetta dating from around 700,000 years ago. Settlements seem to have been concentrated in the central-western portion of the country. Agricultural societies and the most primitive forms of social-political complexities emerged around 1500 BC, developing around both dry-field and paddy-field crops. Beginning in 850 BC, chiefs began to take command over societies, and their (for the time) lavish burials have been excavated across the country. Bronze-production became possible in 700 BC and immediately cemented itself as a cornerstone of civilisation. Long distance trade, increasing levels of local conflict and the development of iron metallurgy signalled the end of this era of history about 300 BC. | Tool-making artefacts have been found in Metzetta dating from around 700,000 years ago. Settlements seem to have been concentrated in the central-western portion of the country. Agricultural societies and the most primitive forms of social-political complexities emerged around 1500 BC, developing around both dry-field and paddy-field crops. Beginning in 850 BC, chiefs began to take command over societies, and their (for the time) lavish burials have been excavated across the country. Bronze-production became possible in 700 BC and immediately cemented itself as a cornerstone of civilisation. Long distance trade, increasing levels of local conflict and the development of iron metallurgy signalled the end of this era of history about 300 BC. | ||
=== Ancient Kingdoms=== | ===Ancient Kingdoms=== | ||
The first Metzettan kingdom, and the one which would come to dominate all others, was Meseda, supposedly founded by [[Emperor Yang-jo]] (a direct descendant of the gods) in 2333 BC. Written records from 700 BC attest that the kingdom was certainly well-established by this time. Meseda's capital was located in Hanzeong as it is today. Meseda is sometimes referred to in later accounts as Meseda-jo to differentiate it from modern-day Metzetta, but it was never known by this name at the time. | The first Metzettan kingdom, and the one which would come to dominate all others, was Meseda, supposedly founded by [[Emperor Yang-jo]] (a direct descendant of the gods) in 2333 BC. Written records from 700 BC attest that the kingdom was certainly well-established by this time. Meseda's capital was located in Hanzeong as it is today. Meseda is sometimes referred to in later accounts as Meseda-jo to differentiate it from modern-day Metzetta, but it was never known by this name at the time. | ||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Metzettan citizens are mostly fond of their Emperor however in recent times the power of the Imperial Court has weakened. | Metzettan citizens are mostly fond of their Emperor however in recent times the power of the Imperial Court has weakened. | ||
=== Government === | ===Government=== | ||
For most of its history Metzetta was under the direct rule of the Emperor, however following the agreements made at the end of The Great War some of the Emperor's powers were stripped and assigned to an elected Prime Minister. The Emperor maintained some level of power and was free to run for the position of Prime Minister, allowing him/her to regain their full powers if the people allowed it. While initially the Prime Minister was a welcome change the people have been increasingly turning back to voting the Emperor into power; whether this is merely the power of tradition or not is up for debate. | For most of its history Metzetta was under the direct rule of the Emperor, however following the agreements made at the end of The Great War some of the Emperor's powers were stripped and assigned to an elected Prime Minister. The Emperor maintained some level of power and was free to run for the position of Prime Minister, allowing him/her to regain their full powers if the people allowed it. While initially the Prime Minister was a welcome change the people have been increasingly turning back to voting the Emperor into power; whether this is merely the power of tradition or not is up for debate. | ||
====Metzettan Royal Family ==== | ====Metzettan Royal Family==== | ||
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====Political Parties==== | ==== Political Parties==== | ||
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===Administrative Divisions=== | ===Administrative Divisions=== | ||
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===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
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===Language === | ===Language=== | ||
The language of Metzetta is Metzi, a language isolate. It is written using the Hangul alphabet. | The language of Metzetta is Metzi, a language isolate. It is written using the Hangul alphabet. | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
The indigenous account of the origin of the universe in Metzetta is known as [[Chulcheo]], which is explored briefly below. For most of recorded history Chulcheo was regarded as plain fact, and despite all scientific evidence pointing to the contrary, many locals still retain their beliefs in the old gods. Other religions such as Buddhism exist only as a minority, and among the younger generations abandoning religion entirely is becoming the norm. | |||
====Metzettan Cosmology==== | ====Metzettan Cosmology (Chulcheo)==== | ||
Metzetta's (almost certainly apocryphal) first Emperor was said to be descended directly from the gods. The country's mythical early history was compiled in the [[Iyagi-seda]], one of the earliest history books developed in the region. A High Priest has been installed as long as Metzetta has had an Emperor and their lineage is similarly well-documented. | Metzetta's (almost certainly apocryphal) first Emperor was said to be descended directly from the gods. The country's mythical early history was compiled in the [[Iyagi-seda]], one of the earliest history books developed in the region. A High Priest has been installed as long as Metzetta has had an Emperor and their lineage is similarly well-documented. | ||
The progenitor of all things in | The progenitor of all things in Chulcheo is Nalag, the primordial force of chaos. From Nalag came Sim-yeon, the god of the sea, an enormous red whale whose tail causes the waves, and Haneul, goddess of the sky, a gigantic bird whose wings cause the wind. Sim-yeon and Haneul's child was Hwasan, a great bear who raised the land from the sea and raised the mountains above the land. Hwasan created Ip, who placed the plants upon the land, Uloe who caused thunder and lightning, and Ugi, the rain god. Before retreating to the Moon, Nalag also created Majimag, the god of death, a skeleton who puffs a pipe until the smoke forms demons, and Taeyang, the sun. Majimag in turn created Ssaum, the god of war. Taeyang had 3 daughters: Hwajae, the goddess of love and fire; Jihye, the goddess of knowledge; and Won-in, the goddess of fertility. Jihye became the mother of the demigods, while Won-in gave birth to all the beasts and animals of the land. | ||
Ssaum and Hwajae had a daughter; Dalrae, the first woman. This is the mythical origin of the human race. Dalrae and the demigod of the stars, Byeol, had many children, the first of whom was Yang, the founder of Meseda-jo and one of the most important figures in Metzettan legend. From these few figures all the men and women of the world are said to be descended. While it is not true in reality than the human race originated in Metzetta, this origin tale indicates that the people of other lands went forth from Metzetta to found their respective countries. | Ssaum and Hwajae had a daughter; Dalrae, the first woman. This is the mythical origin of the human race. Dalrae and the demigod of the stars, Byeol, had many children, the first of whom was Yang, the founder of Meseda-jo and one of the most important figures in Metzettan legend. From these few figures all the men and women of the world are said to be descended. While it is not true in reality than the human race originated in Metzetta, this origin tale indicates that the people of other lands went forth from Metzetta to found their respective countries. | ||
===Health=== | ===Health=== | ||
Metzetta offers its citizens free healthcare, and boasts high life expectancy rates. With birth rates falling, the population is aging rapidly. Advanced medical facilities such as MRI scanners are readily available. Tourists must pay to access Metzettan medical care. Smoking is common in Metzetta, causing concern amongst the country's medical experts. | Metzetta offers its citizens free healthcare, and boasts high life expectancy rates. With birth rates falling, the population is aging rapidly. Advanced medical facilities such as MRI scanners are readily available. Tourists must pay to access Metzettan medical care. Smoking is common in Metzetta, causing concern amongst the country's medical experts. | ||
==Economy == | ==Economy== | ||
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===Currency=== | ===Currency=== | ||
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===Tourism === | ===Tourism=== | ||
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===Science & Technology === | ===Science & Technology=== | ||
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==Infrastructure== | == Infrastructure== | ||
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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====Rail ==== | ====Rail==== | ||
Metzetta uses the somewhat unusual rail gauge of 1600mm (5ft 3in), meaning its trains are incompatible with tracks of most other nations of the world, necessitating a change of trains when leaving the country's rail network. This rail gauge is also used by [[Kiravia]]. The slightly wider tracks allow for larger cylinders, useful for pulling trains up the hilly terrain of the countryside. | Metzetta uses the somewhat unusual rail gauge of 1600mm (5ft 3in), meaning its trains are incompatible with tracks of most other nations of the world, necessitating a change of trains when leaving the country's rail network. This rail gauge is also used by [[Kiravia]]. The slightly wider tracks allow for larger cylinders, useful for pulling trains up the hilly terrain of the countryside. Rail transport and freight is a public enterprise in Metzetta. | ||
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====Air==== | ====Air==== | ||
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==== Sea==== | ====Sea==== | ||
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===Energy=== | ===Energy=== | ||
Historically Metzetta was a coal-powered nation but this system has been supplanted by nuclear energy, and to a lesser extent, other renewable sources such as wind, geothermal, solar, tidal and hydroelectric power. Nearly 75% of Metzetta's energy is produced in Nuclear power plants, with plans to retire the few remaining coal plants well underway. It is not uncommon for private citizens to generate some of their own electricity through the use of a small wind turbine or bank of solar panels. Energy is not a private industry in Metzetta and all power plants are controlled by Energy For Metzetta, a government agency. | Historically Metzetta was a coal-powered nation but this system has been supplanted by nuclear energy, and to a lesser extent, other renewable sources such as wind, geothermal, solar, tidal and hydroelectric power. Nearly 75% of Metzetta's energy is produced in Nuclear power plants, with plans to retire the few remaining coal plants well underway. It is not uncommon for private citizens to generate some of their own electricity through the use of a small wind turbine or bank of solar panels. Energy is not a private industry in Metzetta and all power plants are controlled by Energy For Metzetta, a government agency. | ||
=== Internet & Telecommunications=== | ===Internet & Telecommunications=== | ||
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===Postal Service=== | ===Postal Service=== | ||
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===Literature & Philosophy=== | ===Literature & Philosophy=== | ||
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=== Music=== | ===Music=== | ||
anyway here's Wonderwall | anyway here's Wonderwall | ||
===Media=== | ===Media=== | ||