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==Culture and Society == | ==Culture and Society == | ||
Culture in Tierrador is very diverse and mixed, consisting of cultures from around the world, but predominantly from Crona, Great Kirav and Audonia. Tierrador is considered a “melting pot” of cultures, with over 150 languages being recorded throughout Tierradorian history. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is an Occidental culture largely derived from a number of factors including: the nation's key commercial location centered in South Crona, its rapidly changing history, going from an Empire to an authoritarian regime, and back to a traditional liberal democracy, and its status as a major power, traditions originating from foreign immigrants from nations such as [[Kiravia]] and [[Alstin]], and cultural practices stemming back several centuries to the days of the Qabór Empire and the Abio Nations. | Culture in Tierrador is very diverse and mixed, consisting of cultures from around the world, but predominantly from Crona, Great Kirav and Audonia. Tierrador is considered a “melting pot” of cultures, with over 150 languages being recorded throughout Tierradorian history. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is an Occidental culture largely derived from a number of factors including: the nation's key commercial location centered in South Crona, its rapidly changing history, going from an Empire to an authoritarian regime, and back to a traditional liberal democracy, and its status as a major power, traditions originating from foreign immigrants from nations such as [[Kiravia]] and [[Alstin]], and cultural practices stemming back several centuries to the days of the Qabór Empire and the Abio Nations. | ||
Tierradorians have traditionally been characterized by a unifying belief in an "Tierradorian creed" emphasizing liberty, equality under the law, democracy, social equality, property rights, and a preference for limited government. Individualism, having a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and altruism are also cited values. According to a 2026 study by the Charities Aid Foundation, Tierradorians donated 1.73% of total GDP to charity, the highest in the world by a large margin. Tierrador is home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, traditions, and values, and exerts major cultural influence on a global scale, with the phenomenon being termed Tierradorization. As such, the Tierradorian Republic is considered a cultural superpower. Mainstream Tierradorian culture is described as an Occidental culture mixed with South Cronan indigenous culture, most notably Qabór and Tauçan, with the addition of many smaller Abio Nations (Youkafee, Polelu, Tounakee, Abamo, etc.). Coscivian culture is very large in Tierrador as well, with many characteristics of Tierradorian culture being derived from Kiravia, such as architecture and linguistics. | |||
Recent immigration from Alshar, Sarpedon, and Levantia has added to a cultural mix that has been described as a homogenizing melting pot, and a heterogeneous salad bowl, with immigrants contributing to, and often assimilating into, mainstream Tierradorian culture. The Tierradorian Promise, a speech by former president Aunó Saunlec detailing the promise of economic, social, and political prosperity in Tierrador due to the various opportunities presented by the industrial boom seen in the mid-1930s, adds to a perception that Tierradorians enjoy high social mobility, which plays a key role in attracting immigrants. Tierrador has some of the highest civil rights ranks in the world, with the rights of Tierradorians being heavily protected. Tierrador ranks top-5 in gender equality, and also has very advanced LGBT rights. | |||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
State-funded education is free of charge and required for children from ages 5 to 18. Students go through 12 years of schooling with the option of attending university for 4-8 years, depending on the career pathway in which they choose. The nationally enforced curriculum, the '''Terranóq Plán le Stúdoq (TPS)''', is taught to students from grades 1 to 10. Students are then required take the '''Standard Abilities Exam (SAE)''' in the summer between grades 10 and 11, where they are scored on a range from 500 to 2000. Upon taking the SAE and the completion of the TPS pathway, students then spend grades 11 and 12 being tested on real world activities, such as public speaking, economics, finances, etc. Once they complete secondary education, students take part in a graduation ceremony, usually sponsored by the local government, and are recommended various universities based off of their skill level and choice of career. The literacy rate in Tierrador is 98%, however Tierradorians rank middle of the pack when it comes to education, due to high levels of corruption and many local schools that focus on the prioritization of non-educational activities, such as sports. | State-funded education is free of charge and required for children from ages 5 to 18. Students go through 12 years of schooling with the option of attending university for 4-8 years, depending on the career pathway in which they choose. The nationally enforced curriculum, the '''Terranóq Plán le Stúdoq (TPS)''', is taught to students from grades 1 to 10. Students are then required take the '''Standard Abilities Exam (SAE)''' in the summer between grades 10 and 11, where they are scored on a range from 500 to 2000. Upon taking the SAE and the completion of the TPS pathway, students then spend grades 11 and 12 being tested on real world activities, such as public speaking, economics, finances, etc. Once they complete secondary education, students take part in a graduation ceremony, usually sponsored by the local government, and are recommended various universities based off of their skill level and choice of career. The literacy rate in Tierrador is 98%, however Tierradorians rank middle of the pack when it comes to education, due to high levels of corruption and many local schools that focus on the prioritization of non-educational activities, such as sports. | ||
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''How are families or kinship groups structured in your country?'' | ''How are families or kinship groups structured in your country?'' | ||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
Tierradorian cuisine is amongst one of the more unique types in South Crona, and is one of the most distinct features of the nation’s culture. Most cuisine from Tierrador is derived from the traditional Abio style of cuisine, including Corn meal cereal known as "grits", corn fritters, cornbread, brunswick stew, and barbecue. Nevertheless, there are many regional variations of said cuisines. For example, in the Porvaos and Arrecife Regions along with parts of Alóqal Region, the “Poraqal-style” is a rustic style cuisine which mainly relies on locally available ingredients and is often quick and easy to prepare. The makeup of Poraral cuisine typically includes seafood or sausages, steamed rice and any kind of vegetables. | Tierradorian cuisine is amongst one of the more unique types in South Crona, and is one of the most distinct features of the nation’s culture. Most cuisine from Tierrador is derived from the traditional Abio style of cuisine, including Corn meal cereal known as "grits", corn fritters, cornbread, brunswick stew, and barbecue. Nevertheless, there are many regional variations of said cuisines. For example, in the Porvaos and Arrecife Regions along with parts of Alóqal Region, the “Poraqal-style” is a rustic style cuisine which mainly relies on locally available ingredients and is often quick and easy to prepare. The makeup of Poraral cuisine typically includes seafood or sausages, steamed rice and any kind of vegetables. Tierradorian drinks are nothing short of unique either, with many variants of tea (iced tea and sweet tea are the most popular), being brewed and offered as the main drink of choice in most Tierradorian restaurants. Many globally-popular soft drink brands, such as [[TerraCola]] and [[Mountain Dew]] originated in Tierrador, due to the main soda producer ([[Imperial Cola]]) being banned within the nation’s borders. Alcohol consumption is also very widespread throughout Tierrador. Tierradorian wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks worldwide, but most alcoholic drinks originate from the various regions, such as Maize whiskey from Polelu and Auqali, and Tansher Spirit from Tansher Region. | ||
Tierradorian drinks are nothing short of unique either, with many variants of tea (iced tea and sweet tea are the most popular), being brewed and offered as the main drink of choice in most Tierradorian restaurants. Many globally-popular soft drink brands, such as [[TerraCola]] and [[Mountain Dew]] originated in Tierrador, due to the main soda producer ([[Imperial Cola]]) being banned within the nation’s borders. Alcohol consumption is also very widespread throughout Tierrador. Tierradorian wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks worldwide, but most alcoholic drinks originate from the various regions, such as Maize whiskey from Polelu and Auqali, and Tansher Spirit from Tansher Region. | |||
===Arts and Literature=== | ===Arts and Literature=== | ||
''What type of art do your people make? Do they have a tradition of painted art, well-crafted television shows, or great music?'' | ''What type of art do your people make? Do they have a tradition of painted art, well-crafted television shows, or great music?'' | ||