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''Further Information: [[History of Urcea (1955-present)]]'' | ''Further Information: [[History of Urcea (1955-present)]]'' | ||
Since the conclusion of the [[Great War]] and [[Third Fratricide]], Urcea has established itself as a cornerstone of the new Levantine geopolitical order which features the [[Levantine Union]] and has additionally been established as a global superpower with only [[Kiravia]] and [[Caphiria]] as potential rivals. Since the end of the Great War, Urcea has focused on domestic improvements in quality of life for those living in the Kingdom and has developed a healthy political culture. The Modern Period has seen the beginning and end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] with [[Caphiria]], a period in which the two powers sought geopolitical supremacy over the other. Since the end of the Occidental Cold War in [[2014]] with the [[Assumption Accords]], Urcea and Caphiria have grown increasingly close as partners on the world geopolitical stage. Remaining one of the world's most religious countries, Urcea's outward influence has been marked by a heavy use of soft power and support of global missionary efforts. Between the late 2000s and the conclusion of the [[Final War of the Deluge]], Urcea was been a key participant in [[The Deluge]], and it has developed a large [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association|sphere of influence]] in [[Crona]]. | Since the conclusion of the [[Second Great War]] and [[Third Fratricide]], Urcea has established itself as a cornerstone of the new Levantine geopolitical order which features the [[Levantine Union]] and has additionally been established as a global superpower with only [[Kiravia]] and [[Caphiria]] as potential rivals. Since the end of the Second Great War, Urcea has focused on domestic improvements in quality of life for those living in the Kingdom and has developed a healthy political culture. The Modern Period has seen the beginning and end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] with [[Caphiria]], a period in which the two powers sought geopolitical supremacy over the other. Since the end of the Occidental Cold War in [[2014]] with the [[Assumption Accords]], Urcea and Caphiria have grown increasingly close as partners on the world geopolitical stage. Remaining one of the world's most religious countries, Urcea's outward influence has been marked by a heavy use of soft power and support of global missionary efforts. Between the late 2000s and the conclusion of the [[Final War of the Deluge]], Urcea was been a key participant in [[The Deluge]], and it has developed a large [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association|sphere of influence]] in [[Crona]]. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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''See Also: [[Culture of Urcea#Sports|Sports in Urcea]]'' | ''See Also: [[Culture of Urcea#Sports|Sports in Urcea]]'' | ||
Urceans enjoy a variety of sports, with three major sports and a multitude of less popular sports played on a collegiate and lower academic level. The most popular sport in Urcea by far is baseball, which is widely considered the national sport of Urcea. The game, which became popular in the 19th century, is represented by the [[Continental Baseball Conference]] (CBC) at its highest level and its affiliate minor leagues at lower levels. Urcea has ten CBC teams and one hundred minor league CBC affiliate teams. After baseball, the second most popular sport is [[Horse racing in Levantia|horse racing]], and the country is home to several prestigious tracks; the [[Hippodrome (Urceopolis)|Hippodrome]] is among the world's most famous tracks and the home of the second of three legs of the Triple Tiara. Gridiron football is the third most popular sport in Urcea, having grown in popularity among soldiers returning from the [[Great War]]. The Royal Association of Football Clubs features 28 teams and is exclusive to Urcea, playing its season during the CBC off-season. Other sports, such as basketball, are popular at the collegiate level. Motorsports are popular in [[Canaery]] but remain a regional pastime. | Urceans enjoy a variety of sports, with three major sports and a multitude of less popular sports played on a collegiate and lower academic level. The most popular sport in Urcea by far is baseball, which is widely considered the national sport of Urcea. The game, which became popular in the 19th century, is represented by the [[Continental Baseball Conference]] (CBC) at its highest level and its affiliate minor leagues at lower levels. Urcea has ten CBC teams and one hundred minor league CBC affiliate teams. After baseball, the second most popular sport is [[Horse racing in Levantia|horse racing]], and the country is home to several prestigious tracks; the [[Hippodrome (Urceopolis)|Hippodrome]] is among the world's most famous tracks and the home of the second of three legs of the Triple Tiara. Gridiron football is the third most popular sport in Urcea, having grown in popularity among soldiers returning from the [[Second Great War]]. The Royal Association of Football Clubs features 28 teams and is exclusive to Urcea, playing its season during the CBC off-season. Other sports, such as basketball, are popular at the collegiate level. Motorsports are popular in [[Canaery]] but remain a regional pastime. | ||
===Music=== | ===Music=== | ||
Urcea has served as the origin point for many popular genres of music that have spread around the world. Much of Urcean musical tradition originated in {{wp|Gregorian chant}} and peasants who received rudimentary musical training as part of small parish choir roles and the subsequent practice of wandering minstrels and songs passed on by oral tradition. Many of these songs continued past the decline of minstrelsy and formed the nucleus of Urcean folk music as well as what is known as "{{wp|Irish music|traditional music}}", a genre of folk music emphasizing the use of the fiddle and other instruments to tell historical tales and myths. The {{wp|Renaissance}} brought court and theatrical music to the fore which emphasized improvisation and technical skill. The rise of the tradition of precise instrumentation eventually blended with traditional music, creating a kind of proto-{{wp|folk music}}. This genre continued to develop, implementing foreign instruments and styles to develop into both {{wp|country music}} and, subsequently, modern popular and rock music. Much of this came about following a renewed interest in "old" music and "old" songs dating back to the medieval period in the beginning of the 20th century, fueling an industry and style developments that would create modern genres. | Urcea has served as the origin point for many popular genres of music that have spread around the world. Much of Urcean musical tradition originated in {{wp|Gregorian chant}} and peasants who received rudimentary musical training as part of small parish choir roles and the subsequent practice of wandering minstrels and songs passed on by oral tradition. Many of these songs continued past the decline of minstrelsy and formed the nucleus of Urcean folk music as well as what is known as "{{wp|Irish music|traditional music}}", a genre of folk music emphasizing the use of the fiddle and other instruments to tell historical tales and myths. The {{wp|Renaissance}} brought court and theatrical music to the fore which emphasized improvisation and technical skill. The rise of the tradition of precise instrumentation eventually blended with traditional music, creating a kind of proto-{{wp|folk music}}. This genre continued to develop, implementing foreign instruments and styles to develop into both {{wp|country music}} and, subsequently, modern popular and rock music. Much of this came about following a renewed interest in "old" music and "old" songs dating back to the medieval period in the beginning of the 20th century, fueling an industry and style developments that would create modern genres. | ||
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*the '''[[Royal Navy (Urcea)|Royal Navy]]''', which also includes the '''[[Royal Marine Corps (Urcea)|Royal Marine Corps]]''' | *the '''[[Royal Navy (Urcea)|Royal Navy]]''', which also includes the '''[[Royal Marine Corps (Urcea)|Royal Marine Corps]]''' | ||
Historically, the Royal and Imperial Army saw the most action and was the primary focus of the nation's military efforts, but since the [[Great War]] the Navy has evolved into the branch of primary concern, given Urcea's maritime border with [[Caphiria]]. In modern times, Urcea's Armed Forces are primarily engaged in [[New Yustona]] and [[Crona]], but prior to the [[Assumption Accords]] it was heavily deployed in [[Urlazio]] and in [[Talionia]]. The Urcean military's budget exceeds $3.6 trillion dollars, among the largest in the world during peacetime but trailing [[Caphiria]]. | Historically, the Royal and Imperial Army saw the most action and was the primary focus of the nation's military efforts, but since the [[Second Great War]] the Navy has evolved into the branch of primary concern, given Urcea's maritime border with [[Caphiria]]. In modern times, Urcea's Armed Forces are primarily engaged in [[New Yustona]] and [[Crona]], but prior to the [[Assumption Accords]] it was heavily deployed in [[Urlazio]] and in [[Talionia]]. The Urcean military's budget exceeds $3.6 trillion dollars, among the largest in the world during peacetime but trailing [[Caphiria]]. | ||
The Royal and Imperial Army is the largest of the three branches with more than 4,000,000 active duty personnel and 4,000,000 personnel in reserves. The Army has some 5,000,000 combat and transportation vehicles of various age that can be called upon for active duty use, alongside more than 127,000 pieces of artillery and rocket artillery. The Army also has more than 78,000 aircraft for use, though the majority of these are transportation helicopters or fixed wing aircraft for transportation use. The senior unit of the Army is the [[Life Guard (Urcea)|Life Guard]], which serves as the personal protection of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] and [[Government of Urcea]] and also serves as the most prestigious posting for an officer or enlisted personnel. | The Royal and Imperial Army is the largest of the three branches with more than 4,000,000 active duty personnel and 4,000,000 personnel in reserves. The Army has some 5,000,000 combat and transportation vehicles of various age that can be called upon for active duty use, alongside more than 127,000 pieces of artillery and rocket artillery. The Army also has more than 78,000 aircraft for use, though the majority of these are transportation helicopters or fixed wing aircraft for transportation use. The senior unit of the Army is the [[Life Guard (Urcea)|Life Guard]], which serves as the personal protection of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] and [[Government of Urcea]] and also serves as the most prestigious posting for an officer or enlisted personnel. | ||