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|area = | |area = 730092 km2 (281,890 sq mi) | ||
|population_estimate = 77,000,000 | |population_estimate = 77,000,000 | ||
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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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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:MetzettaTerritoryRaw.png|alt=Territory of Metzetta|thumb|The territory of modern-day Metzetta is shown here in red.]] | [[File:MetzettaTerritoryRaw.png|alt=Territory of Metzetta|thumb|The territory of modern-day Metzetta is shown here in red.]] | ||
In the centre of Metzetta stands Mount Riwa, a holy site symbolic of the entire nation. It is part of a mountain range that divides east from west, running about two thirds of the way down the country. Metzetta is surrounded on all sides but north by the sea, with the Ocean of Cathay to the east. Metzetta's many island territories to the south are popular holiday destinations. | In the centre of Metzetta stands Mount Riwa, a holy site symbolic of the entire nation. It is part of a mountain range that divides east from west, running about two thirds of the way down the country. Metzetta is surrounded on all sides but north by the sea, with the Ocean of Cathay to the east. Metzetta's many island territories to the south are popular holiday destinations. Metzetta has an area of 281,890 square miles. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
Metzetta tends to have a humid continental climate and a humid subtropical climate, and experiences a monsoon season in the summer, which begins end of June through the end of July. Winters can be extremely cold with the minimum temperature dropping below −20 °C in the inland region of the country. Winter temperatures are higher along the southern coast and considerably lower in the mountainous interior. Summer can be uncomfortably hot and humid, with temperatures exceeding 30 °C in most parts of the country. Metzetta has four distinct seasons; spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring usually lasts from late March to early May, summer from mid-May to early September, autumn from mid-September to early November, and winter from mid-November to mid-March. | Metzetta tends to have a humid continental climate and a humid subtropical climate, and experiences a monsoon season in the summer, which begins end of June through the end of July. Winters can be extremely cold with the minimum temperature dropping below −20 °C in the inland region of the country. Winter temperatures are higher along the southern coast and considerably lower in the mountainous interior. Summer can be uncomfortably hot and humid, with temperatures exceeding 30 °C in most parts of the country. Metzetta has four distinct seasons; spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring usually lasts from late March to early May, summer from mid-May to early September, autumn from mid-September to early November, and winter from mid-November to mid-March. | ||
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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==== | ||
imperial content including marriage links to Urcea, Grajnidar and Arcerion | imperial content including marriage links to Urcea, Grajnidar and Arcerion | ||
==== Political Parties==== | ====Political Parties==== | ||
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===Administrative Divisions=== | ===Administrative Divisions=== | ||
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===Law=== | ===Law=== | ||
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===Foreign Relations=== | === Foreign Relations=== | ||
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===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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===Currency=== | ===Currency === | ||
The [[Metzettan Won]] is the nation's currency, minted by the Bank of Metzetta. The word "won" means "round" in reference to the shape of the coins, which were originally minted with square holes. Many variations have been produced and coin collecting is a popular hobby. Currently coins are minted in values of ₩1, ₩5, ₩10, ₩50, ₩100 and ₩500, though ₩1 and ₩5 coins are becoming increasingly rare as inflation renders them obsolete. Banknotes are currently minted in denominations of ₩1000, ₩5000, ₩10,000, ₩50,000 and ₩100,000. Coins and banknotes in other denominations have been produced in the past and unusual denominations are sometimes minted for commemorative purposes. Common subjects depicted on coins and banknotes include Emperors, flowers, birds and architecture. | The [[Metzettan Won]] is the nation's currency, minted by the Bank of Metzetta. The word "won" means "round" in reference to the shape of the coins, which were originally minted with square holes. Many variations have been produced and coin collecting is a popular hobby. Currently coins are minted in values of ₩1, ₩5, ₩10, ₩50, ₩100 and ₩500, though ₩1 and ₩5 coins are becoming increasingly rare as inflation renders them obsolete. Banknotes are currently minted in denominations of ₩1000, ₩5000, ₩10,000, ₩50,000 and ₩100,000. Coins and banknotes in other denominations have been produced in the past and unusual denominations are sometimes minted for commemorative purposes. Common subjects depicted on coins and banknotes include Emperors, flowers, birds and architecture. | ||
===Agriculture=== | ===Agriculture=== | ||
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===Science & Technology=== | ===Science & Technology=== | ||
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== Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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====Theatre==== | ====Theatre==== | ||
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===Holidays === | === Holidays=== | ||
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===Fashion=== | ===Fashion=== | ||