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The Quetzen people have lived in modern Quetzenkel since at least 900 BC, and the earliest predecessors of the modern state were a large number of prosperous city-states which survived to the beginning of the {{Wp|early modern period}}. These city-states and the Quetzen culture with it were extremely influential throughout the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, including, at times, colonies in [[Venua'tino]]. The city-states were unified in the 1640s into a single Archchiefdom, which lost its cross-Nysdra influence but nonetheless remained a powerful state. The Archchiefdom's political system and particularly its succession system led to instability which culminated in civil war during the early 21st century. The Kingdom was formed in the wake of the [[South Nysdra War]] in the 2010s, inaugurating an Occidental-style government aligned with [[Urcea]]. | The Quetzen people have lived in modern Quetzenkel since at least 900 BC, and the earliest predecessors of the modern state were a large number of prosperous city-states which survived to the beginning of the {{Wp|early modern period}}. These city-states and the Quetzen culture with it were extremely influential throughout the [[Nysdra Sea]] region, including, at times, colonies in [[Venua'tino]]. The city-states were unified in the 1640s into a single Archchiefdom, which lost its cross-Nysdra influence but nonetheless remained a powerful state. The Archchiefdom's political system and particularly its succession system led to instability which culminated in civil war during the early 21st century. The Kingdom was formed in the wake of the [[South Nysdra War]] in the 2010s, inaugurating an Occidental-style government aligned with [[Urcea]]. | ||
The country sits at the crossroads, both culturally and economically, between Crona, [[Varshan]], the sphere of [[Daxia]] and the [[Occidental world]]. The relative diversity of the country's neighbors and trading partners has created a vibrant cultural revival during the 21st century. Although wartorn, the country's economy is | The country sits at the crossroads, both culturally and economically, between Crona, [[Varshan]], the sphere of [[Daxia]] and the [[Occidental world]]. The relative diversity of the country's neighbors and trading partners has created a vibrant cultural revival during the 21st century. Although once wartorn, the country's economy is developing and is expected to flourish given its strong trade and investment relations with [[Levantia]]. It has been described as the "most self-confident of the Nysdra states" by some scholars due to its strong economy, independent military capability, and long national identity that pre-dates [[The Deluge|the Deluge]]. | ||
Quetzenkel is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | Quetzenkel is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Quetzenkel is a {{Wp|developing country}} that has seen exponential economic growth during the 21st century, mostly as the result of significant foreign investment as well as some homegrown development fueled by foreign development aid. In 2030, the country's GDP PC was $16,189, becoming one of the more developed large countries in the [[Nysdra Sea]] area. The country has undergone significant urbanization since [[2016]] with the massive expansion of the service sector in Akwesasne and the construction sector elsewhere, as former provincial backwaters are transforming into major urban centers. Many of Quetzenkel's cities are now home to regional headquarters of Urcean corporations (leading to a considerable number of affluent foreigners in Akwesasne) as well as the small but emergent domestic corporate sector, both of which are fuelling rapid growth in the service sector and cultural amenities. Significant parts of the country have seen new improvements to infrastructure and the construction of high-speed rail, which links the growing cities. Prior to [[2016]], agricultural pursuits were the primary economic activity in Quetzenkel, and it remains an important part of the economy. | Quetzenkel is a {{Wp|developing country}} that has seen exponential economic growth during the 21st century, mostly as the result of significant foreign investment as well as some homegrown development fueled by foreign development aid; in this respect, it is one of the significant examples of the success of the [[Improvement economy|improvement economy]] model. In 2030, the country's GDP PC was $16,189, becoming one of the more developed large countries in the [[Nysdra Sea]] area. The country has undergone significant urbanization since [[2016]] with the massive expansion of the service sector in Akwesasne and the construction sector elsewhere, as former provincial backwaters are transforming into major urban centers. Many of Quetzenkel's cities are now home to regional headquarters of Urcean corporations (leading to a considerable number of affluent foreigners in Akwesasne) as well as the small but emergent domestic corporate sector, both of which are fuelling rapid growth in the service sector and cultural amenities. Significant parts of the country have seen new improvements to infrastructure and the construction of high-speed rail, which links the growing cities. Prior to [[2016]], agricultural pursuits were the primary economic activity in Quetzenkel, and it remains an important part of the economy. | ||
[[File:Austin, Texas Skyline Construction.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Quetzenkel is a rapidly developing, urbanizing country.]] | [[File:Austin, Texas Skyline Construction.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Quetzenkel is a rapidly developing, urbanizing country.]] | ||
Quetzenkel is an important global source of {{wp|potash}}. Potash mining in the Quetzen interior has been important since the industrial revolution began in the [[Occident]], though the quality of Quetzen mines was generally poor and most efforts of exploitation were short-term efforts by Occidental speculators. Since the influx of foreign capital beginning in 2016, potash mining in Quetzenkel has been significantly modernized. Foreign technical experts have gradually been replaced by a cohort of indigenous experts in the [[2030]]s. | Quetzenkel is an important global source of {{wp|potash}}. Potash mining in the Quetzen interior has been important since the industrial revolution began in the [[Occident]], though the quality of Quetzen mines was generally poor and most efforts of exploitation were short-term efforts by Occidental speculators. Since the influx of foreign capital beginning in 2016, potash mining in Quetzenkel has been significantly modernized. Foreign technical experts have gradually been replaced by a cohort of indigenous experts in the [[2030]]s. | ||
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Quetzenkel is characterized by a slowly emergent middle class, particularly among well educated Quetzen people within the country's major cities. The University of Akwesasne is the primary large educational center within the country, though a large number of upper-middle class and affluent Quetzen youth instead travel abroad to study, particularly at universities in [[New Harren]]. The economic transformation in the 21st century has lifted significant amounts of Quetzen people out of poverty. In [[2000]], about 60.5% of Quetzeni lived below the recognized national poverty line, with rural poverty rates standing at about 77.9% and urban rates at about 27.5%. Unemployment and underemployment in urban areas were serious problems. Between [[2016]] and [[2020]], Quetzenkel's economy was primarily reliant on foreign aid from Urcea, which it used to jumpstart the now prosperous construction sector with the myriad of infrastructure programs that began during that timeframe. | Quetzenkel is characterized by a slowly emergent middle class, particularly among well educated Quetzen people within the country's major cities. The University of Akwesasne is the primary large educational center within the country, though a large number of upper-middle class and affluent Quetzen youth instead travel abroad to study, particularly at universities in [[New Harren]]. The economic transformation in the 21st century has lifted significant amounts of Quetzen people out of poverty. In [[2000]], about 60.5% of Quetzeni lived below the recognized national poverty line, with rural poverty rates standing at about 77.9% and urban rates at about 27.5%. Unemployment and underemployment in urban areas were serious problems. Between [[2016]] and [[2020]], Quetzenkel's economy was primarily reliant on foreign aid from Urcea, which it used to jumpstart the now prosperous construction sector with the myriad of infrastructure programs that began during that timeframe. | ||
The | The devastation wrought on [[Varshan]] during and after the [[Final War of the Deluge]] has had a significant impact on Quetzenkel's economy. Varshan was, prior to [[2016]], the country's largest trade partner, and by [[2020]] it was still a significant part of Quetzenkel's foreign trade. During the war, a minor economic shock slowed growth due to the sudden lack of available food and other imports while the small number of Quetzen exporters at that time had a surplus of supply. The situation, however, gradually transitioned to Quetzenkel's advantage. The growing economic sophistication of the Quetzen state, combined with the declining condition in Varshan, provided Quetzenkel with the opportunity to shift into primarily exports. Newly available food exports out of Quetzenkel began to find markets in Varshan for the first time ever in [[2026]]. By [[2030]], Quetzenkel had developed a small manufacturing industry through which it sold finished goods almost exclusively to Varshan, which no longer had the capability to provide for even basic consumer needs. The manufacturing sector is a small but growing part of the Quetzen economy, and the protracted time needed to bring Varshan to full recovery - perhaps as long as [[2050]] - has created a significant short-term export advantage for Quetzenkel. The large number of Varshani refugees in the country has also introduced the availability of cheap labor, further fueling Quetzen gains. | ||
== Military == | == Military == | ||
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[[Category: Crona]] | [[Category: Crona]] | ||
[[Category: The Deluge]] | [[Category: The Deluge]] | ||
[[Category:Map Completion Project]] | [[Category:Map Completion Project (Completed)]] | ||
[[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:IXWB]] | ||