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In 1965 [[Princess Haeki]] of Metzetta married Leo de Weluta of [[Urcea]]; the wedding was big news among the commoners and several members of the royal family travelled to Urcea to attend the wedding. | In 1965 [[Princess Haeki]] of Metzetta married Leo de Weluta of [[Urcea]]; the wedding was big news among the commoners and several members of the royal family travelled to Urcea to attend the wedding. | ||
In 2022 on the day of Emperor Hachi's ascension to the throne, Hanzeong was the victim of a terrorist incident, now referred to as the [[Coronation Bombings]], in which an anti-monarchist individual detonated an explosive device on the subway and attempted to send a second one which was intercepted before activation. | |||
2025 saw the first official state visit of the Metzettan Imperial Family to [[The Cape]], a notoriously republican state, by [[Emperor Hachi]], who discussed trade and culture despite booing and jeers from crowds of locals who disapprove of monarchy. | 2025 saw the first official state visit of the Metzettan Imperial Family to [[The Cape]], a notoriously republican state, by [[Emperor Hachi]], who discussed trade and culture despite booing and jeers from crowds of locals who disapprove of monarchy. | ||
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Historically one of Metzetta's favourite diplomatic tools was the arranged marriage between a high-ranking foreigner and a cadet member of the Imperial Family. Modern-day Metzetta also employs the tactic of twinning its cities with those abroad to foster friendly relations. Metzettan Emperors often bestow [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Metzetta|honours]] upon foreign heads of state as a display of friendship. | Historically one of Metzetta's favourite diplomatic tools was the arranged marriage between a high-ranking foreigner and a cadet member of the Imperial Family. Modern-day Metzetta also employs the tactic of twinning its cities with those abroad to foster friendly relations. Metzettan Emperors often bestow [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Metzetta|honours]] upon foreign heads of state as a display of friendship. | ||
Metzettan embassies can be found in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis,]] Ninao, Minvras, Cape Town, [[Alstin (City)|Alstin]], [[Kartika]], Rakahanga, Tabish, Nicheng, Jiushi, Vencia, Bayen and [[Mirzak]]. | Metzettan embassies can be found in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis,]] Ninao, Minvras, Cape Town, [[Alstin (City)|Alstin]], [[Kartika]], Rakahanga, Tabish, Nicheng, Jiushi, Vencia, Bayen, Bridhavn, Cathash and [[Mirzak]]. | ||
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
Metzetta sources military hardware it does not have the capacity to produce itself from [[Caphiria]]. | Metzetta sources military hardware it does not have the capacity to produce itself from [[Caphiria]]. | ||
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===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
Metzetta has a population of roughly 77,000,000. | Metzetta has a population of roughly 77,000,000. A small percentage of Metzettans share ancestry with the people of [[Grajnidar]]. | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Metzetta boasts several ancient universities and its citizens place a high value on educating themselves and their children. Education is free and compulsory until the age of 16 (homeschooling is also an option). Students may elect to stay on for 2 further years of education, which most do. University education is heavily subsidised for citizens, but remains expensive for foreign students. | Metzetta boasts several ancient universities and its citizens place a high value on educating themselves and their children. Education is free and compulsory until the age of 16 (homeschooling is also an option). Students may elect to stay on for 2 further years of education, which most do. University education is heavily subsidised for citizens, but remains expensive for foreign students. | ||