6,585
edits
Sarolasta: Difference between revisions
m
→Fisheries
m (→Geography) |
m (→Fisheries) |
||
| (21 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
| Line 69: | Line 69: | ||
!Population (2030 Census) | !Population (2030 Census) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:RakiteaFlag.png|100px]] | ||
|Overseas State | |Overseas State | ||
|[[Rakitea]] | |[[Rakitea]] | ||
| Line 104: | Line 104: | ||
|1,984,000 | |1,984,000 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Flag of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region.svg|100px]] | ||
|Overseas State | |Overseas State | ||
| | |Ngatra (Ēngatra) | ||
|Songva-Ngatra | |Songva-Ngatra | ||
|Halotisar | |Halotisar | ||
| Line 139: | Line 139: | ||
===Colonial=== | ===Colonial=== | ||
In | In 1564 AD, the Imperial Bank of Kintær's Austral Ocean Armada under the command of Levar Trimartolon anchored at Kapenga Island in modern-day Sarao, lingering for several weeks to make repairs, replenish supplies, and sample the local flavours. Trimartolon claimed Kapenga for the [[Marble Emperor]]<ref>More accurately, he established the Emperor's direct authority over the island, as Coscivian law regards the Coscivian Emperor as a {{wp|universal monarch}}.</ref> but did nothing to secure this claim before continuing on his journey. Over the next several decades, further Kiravian expeditions were dispatched to the archipelago. Samarius Tulorikvan circumnavigated Grand Sarolasta and led an expedition that explored the coasts of eastern Tanimbar, Rakitea, and Tarunua in 1570. Kiravian colonisation of Sarolasta began in earnest in 1572 AD with the construction of a stockade by Ivo Siguatera on the site of modern-day Kanoka Point in Tarunua, followed shortly afterward by the establishment of [[Dun-Kurrengev]] by the [[Kerēgulan Merchants of the Tropics]]. The farming societies of the coastal lowlands were prolific producers of {{wp|yams}}, both normal yams and the purple variety. The former were desirable as a nutrient-rich food source for oceangoing vessel crews and plantation workers in Vallos and [[South Crona]], and the latter fascinated Kiravians with their rich and unusual colour, positively mesmerising these beleaguered sailors from a grey and hazy boreal homeland. | ||
<br> | |||
… | |||
<br> | |||
On non-company lands, on Grand Sarolasta Kiravian authorities implemented the ''iktarsér'' system, revived from the Kiravian fœdal era, designating colonial notables, servitors, and coöperative local chiefs or petty kings as ''iktarnur'' who were responsible for collecting taxes {{wp|in kind}} and maintaining order on behalf of the Confederation and Emperor. The indigenous population, in turn, was subjected to {{wp|forced labour}} by the ''iktarnur'' to make the heavy tribute payments. Kiravian missionaries, particularly members of the {{wp|Jesuit}}, {{wp|Franciscan}}, and {{wp|Augustinian order}}s, played a crucial role in the colonisation process. They engaged in extensive missionary activities, establishing churches and missions throughout the archipelago, and converting the local population to Christianity. This religious conversion became a cornerstone of Kiravian influence, intertwining spiritual practices with the dynamics of colonial rule. The rich imagery and pageantry of {{wp|Catholic liturgy}} and strong social incentives to gain access to the colonial society's dominant institutions were major drivers of conversions, as were the humanitarian works of the missionaries, who were often the only Coscivians to whom the natives could turn to for protection from abuses and excesses on the part of other colonising forces. | |||
On the outer islands, colonial rule was much more relaxed: the Kiravian presence in the outer isles during this time was not characterized by large-scale settlements or extensive colonisation efforts, unlike their endeavours in South Crona or on Grand Sarolasta. Instead, it was more focused on establishing a religious and cultural footprint in the region, oriented toward maintaining social stability and encouraging local loyalty to the Emperor in order to help retain strategic control of the islands and make them less likely to fall into the hands of rival powers. In the outer isles, as on the "Big Isle", the establishment of missions, though not without challenges, led to the conversion of local populations to Catholicism. The Kiravian influence in the outer isles during this period was largely centred on these religious and cultural undertakings, as well as the erection and garrisonment of defensive works. Missionaries also contributed to the documentation of the Songvangatan and Lesser Polynesian languages, creating grammars and dictionaries that remain valuable historical {{wp|primary sources}}. | |||
The superposition of Coscivian languages and literary culture, Coscivian Catholicism, and Coscivian customs (such as ''[[tuva]]'') had a profound impact on Sarolastan society, shaping not only the religious and cultural landscape but also influencing governance structures and societal norms. The process of Kiravian colonization established a framework that endured for centuries, contributing to the complex amalgamation of indigenous and Coscivian influences that characterize modern Sarolastan identity. | |||
====Colonial Commerce==== | |||
As the Age of the Sail unfolded, the ports of Sarolasta became wealthy entrepôts in the long-range trade routes linking [[Great Kirav]] to [[Audonia]]. Strategically positioned in the Polynesian Sea, Sarolasta's ports served as conduits for the trade of silk, spices, porcelain, and other luxury goods from Audonia, and the reciprocal flow of liquor, [[Ice trade in Kiravia|ice]], asbestos, precious stones, glasswork, more liquor, and other manufactures from Kiravia. | |||
===Sunderance=== | ===Sunderance=== | ||
| Line 149: | Line 160: | ||
Sarolasta is one of five [[Kiravian federalism#Themes|themes of the Kiravian Federacy]], the alongside the Kiravian Federal Republic, Lesser Kirav, Sydona, the Melian Isles, and the Overseas Regions. The states and territories that make up Sarolasta have, by compact, created a Commonwealth Council and President of the Commonwealth to exercise thematic functions. The Commonwealth Council comprises the ranking members of the state and territorial legislatures, as well as [relevant subset of cabinet officials]. The President of the Commonwealth is elected by [the Nigerian system] every 42 months and has some *pro forma* duties regarding the certification of electoral votes and thematic resolutions, in addition to serving as a public advocate for the people of Sarolasta. | Sarolasta is one of five [[Kiravian federalism#Themes|themes of the Kiravian Federacy]], the alongside the Kiravian Federal Republic, Lesser Kirav, Sydona, the Melian Isles, and the Overseas Regions. The states and territories that make up Sarolasta have, by compact, created a Commonwealth Council and President of the Commonwealth to exercise thematic functions. The Commonwealth Council comprises the ranking members of the state and territorial legislatures, as well as [relevant subset of cabinet officials]. The President of the Commonwealth is elected by [the Nigerian system] every 42 months and has some *pro forma* duties regarding the certification of electoral votes and thematic resolutions, in addition to serving as a public advocate for the people of Sarolasta. | ||
Due to its strong adherence to Catholicism and demand for higher social spending and development aid, Sarolasta is a stronghold for the [[Caritist Social Union]] in elections to the [[Federal Stanora|Stanora]], often electing candidates of a pronounced {{wp|Christian socialism|Social Christian}} ideological bent that reinforce the fiscal left wing of the caucus. | Due to its strong adherence to Catholicism and demand for higher social spending and development aid, Sarolasta is a stronghold for the [[Caritist Social Union]] in elections to the [[Federal Stanora|Stanora]], often electing candidates of a pronounced {{wp|Christian socialism|Social Christian}} ideological bent that reinforce the fiscal left wing of the caucus. Indeed, during the Sunderance the Christian Democratic Party (predecessor of the CSU) vote was concentrated so heavily in Sarolasta that the CDP came to be seen as a ''de facto'' Sarolastan regional interest party. | ||
==Society & Culture== | ==Society & Culture== | ||
| Line 196: | Line 207: | ||
===Kava=== | ===Kava=== | ||
{{wp|Kava culture}} is widespread in Sarolasta and is an important element of native community life, conserved even among the more thoroughly Coscivised segment of the native population. | {{wp|Kava culture}} is widespread in Sarolasta and is an important element of native community life, conserved even among the more thoroughly Coscivised segment of the native population. | ||
Extracted from the root of the kava plant, ''{{wp|Piper methysticum}}'', the preparation of the kava beverage involves the manual grinding of the root with a volcanic stone {{wp|mortar and pestle}} into a powder, which is subsequently mixed with water. The resultant concoction carries earthy undertones and, when consumed during ceremonies, elicits a mild sedative effect, fostering a calm atmosphere and acting as a social lubricant. Given these properties, it should be unsurprising that the preparation and consumption of kava is a communal affair for Sarolastans, and has taken on ritual significance. The preparation process, involving the sequential grinding and mixing, serves as a tactile ritual usually performed by a small group, usually bonded already by kinship ties. The kava beverage is presented and blessed by a chief or elder, and then served at their direction from a communal bowl to drinkers from a communal cup, usually fashioned from a coconut shell. Drinkers are seated in a circular arrangement on pandan leaf mats, and customarily accept the cup with both hands, drink in a single gulp, and then clap their hands together once in appreciation. This ritual is repeated as the bowl is passed around the circle until the kava is depleted or everyone passes out. The consumption of kava is accompanied by social interaction, with participants engaging in conversation, storytelling, or traditional chants. The communal setting fosters a sense of camaraderie and shared experience. The kava ceremony concludes with a formal acknowledgment or expression of gratitude. The elder may offer closing remarks, and participants may exchange farewells. | |||
In Coscivian languages, kava is referred to using derivatives the Polynesian loans ''сакáуѵ'' or ''янгона'', to avoid confusion with the common Coscivian {{wp|verbal noun}} ''каѵа''. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
| Line 204: | Line 219: | ||
===Agriculture=== | ===Agriculture=== | ||
Sarolasta's equatorial climate, plentiful rainfall, and year-round growing season provide excellent conditions for tropical agriculture, almost all of which is concentrated on Grand Sarolasta and Songva-Ngatra. Storm damage to crops and agrarian infrastructure (especially drainage systems and mechanised equipment) is the primary risk factor for farming in the provinces, followed by pests and disease. Around one-quarter of the workforce is employed directly in agriculture, which underpins local economies clean across the archipelago. Maintaining stable agricultural incomes is a high policy priority for provincial and fedderal authorities, who consider rural conditions important to maintaining social cohesion and stability on the islands. | |||
Much of Sarolasta's agricultural productivity is concentrated on large monoculture estates dedicated to {{wp|cash crops}} such as {{wp|pineapple}}, {{wp|rubber}}, {{wp|abacá|abaka}}, cane, nanners, oil palm, and coconut. These were traditionally owned by very wealthy ''Farakoskem'' settler families, but most are now either owned by or sell directly to {{wp|agribusiness}} corporations, such as Bay Orchards SAK (part of the [[Bay Trading Company|BayTrade Group]]) and the [[Kerēgulan Merchants of the Tropics|KMT Group]]. | |||
Sarolasta is a world leader in the production and export of {{wp|abacá|abaka}}. Tanimbar, Leviti, and Rakitea are the top producers of {{wp|eddoes}} in the Kiravian Federacy, followed by the other Sarolastan provinces and [[Seváronsa]]. Tanimbar alone accounts for 46% of the national output. | |||
===Fisheries=== | ===Fisheries=== | ||
Fishing has been crucial to livelihood of this island region from the arrival of the first Austronesian settlers to the rise of modern mechanised pelagic trawling. | [[File:Susu at Giant Hypermarket Kota Damansara 20230203 105744.jpg|thumb|{{wp|Milkfish}} is a major fishery and aquacultural product of Sarolasta and an equally major ingredient in Sarolastan cuisine]] | ||
Fishing has been crucial to livelihood of this island region from the arrival of the first Austronesian settlers to the rise of modern mechanised pelagic trawling. | |||
==Notes== | |||
[[Category:KRV]] | [[Category:KRV]] | ||
[[Category:Kiravian themes]] | [[Category:Kiravian themes]] | ||
[[Category:Sub-national Regions in Kiravia]] | [[Category:Sub-national Regions in Kiravia]] | ||
{{Template:Award winning article}} | |||
[[Category:2023 Award winning pages]] | |||
[[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:IXWB]] | ||
[[Category:Map Completion Project]] | |||