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'''Metzetta''' is a country in East [[Alshar]] comprising the Metzettan Peninsula and the Metzettan Archipelago to the south. | '''Metzetta''' is a country in East [[Alshar]] comprising the Metzettan Peninsula and the Metzettan Archipelago to the south. | ||
Metzetta has been inhabited since prehistory, with the earliest pottery fragments dating from around 8000 BC. In the 3rd Century AD the kingdoms of Metzetta were united under an [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] and imperial court based in [[Hanzeong]], the nation's capital and largest, most populous city. Since then, Metzetta has existed under the guiding hand of its Emperor. | Metzetta has been inhabited since prehistory, with the earliest pottery fragments dating from around 8000 BC. In the 3rd Century AD the kingdoms of Metzetta were united under an [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] and imperial court based in [[Hanzeong]], the nation's capital and largest, most populous city. Since then, Metzetta has existed under the guiding hand of its Emperor. | ||
Metzetta is a developed country which | Metzetta is a developed country which benefits from a high-speed train network and globally influential music and film sectors. The official language, [[Metzi]], is written using Hangul, and is considered a language isolate. The Empire of Metzetta also controls [[Jinju]]. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The ancient kingdom of [[Meseda-jo|Meseda]] derived its name from "Me" (메) meaning hill or mountain, and "Seda" (섿아) meaning fierce, strong or powerful; altogether the name translated as "Fierce Hill" or "Powerful Mountain" in reference not only to the mountainous terrain of the region, but also specifically to Adamant Hill where the Emperor's castle stood in Hanzeong, and [[Mount Riwa]], an imposing holy mountain in the centre of the country. By the time Meseda had conquered the neighbouring kingdoms, the spelling and pronunciations of the root words had changed to "Mettu" (멛두) and "Zetta" (ㅿ엗다) from which the modern name is drawn. | The ancient kingdom of [[Meseda-jo|Meseda]] derived its name from "Me" (메) meaning hill or mountain, and "Seda" (섿아) meaning fierce, strong or powerful; altogether the name translated as "Fierce Hill" or "Powerful Mountain" in reference not only to the mountainous terrain of the region, but also specifically to Adamant Hill where the Emperor's castle stood in Hanzeong, and [[Mount Riwa]], an imposing holy mountain in the centre of the country. By the time Meseda had conquered the neighbouring kingdoms, the spelling and pronunciations of the root words had changed to "Mettu" (멛두) and "Zetta" (ㅿ엗다) from which the modern name is drawn. | ||
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=== Archipelago === | === Archipelago === | ||
Metzetta is surrounded by many islands which are considered properly part of Metzetta rather than overseas territories. Metzetta controls only half of Choju, their name for the largest island halfway between Metzetta and [[Duamacia]], as well as portions of several islands jointly administered between Metzetta, Duamacia and [[Tanhai]]. The vast majority of Metzettan islands however have no border and are entirely under the empire's control. In all, 10 islands in the archipelago are contested, with borders between at least two of the three countries, with Metzetta controlling an additional 48 islands of a size over 10 square miles and countless smaller rocks along the coast. | Metzetta is surrounded by many islands which are considered properly part of Metzetta rather than overseas territories. Metzetta controls only half of Choju, their name for the largest island halfway between Metzetta and [[Duamacia]], as well as portions of several islands jointly administered between Metzetta, Duamacia and [[Tanhai]]. The vast majority of Metzettan islands however have no border and are entirely under the empire's control. In all, 10 islands in the archipelago are contested, with borders between at least two of the three countries, with Metzetta controlling an additional 48 islands of a size over 10 square miles and countless smaller rocks along the coast. | ||
=== Overseas possessions === | === Overseas possessions === | ||
The island of [[Jinju]] in [[Australis]] is also a part of the Metzettan Empire but not administered as part of "Metzetta Proper" i.e. The mainland and archipelago. | The island of [[Jinju]] in [[Australis]] is also a part of the Metzettan Empire but not administered as part of "Metzetta Proper" i.e. The mainland and archipelago. | ||
==Politics == | ==Politics == | ||
Metzetta is a monarchy, with democracy only existing at a local level. | Metzetta is a monarchy, with democracy only existing at a local level. | ||