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Average temperature for mainland Arcerion during the summers ranges from 8° at night to 39° during the day. The hottest day on record in Arcerion was recorded in Presdale, at 46°. During the winter, on average the lowest temperature at night is -4°, and during the day highs of 15°. Generally, this means that farming can continue almost year-round, as long as farmers keep a watchful eye out for frost or early winter low temperatures. | Average temperature for mainland Arcerion during the summers ranges from 8° at night to 39° during the day. The hottest day on record in Arcerion was recorded in Presdale, at 46°. During the winter, on average the lowest temperature at night is -4°, and during the day highs of 15°. Generally, this means that farming can continue almost year-round, as long as farmers keep a watchful eye out for frost or early winter low temperatures. | ||
=== Strategic Geography === | === Strategic Geography === | ||
Arcerion's national geography has a number of natural strategic areas that relate to its economic competitiveness, as well as its national security. These are outlined as five strategic areas, four of which are in Crona, and one in the Arctic Circle. The Confederate Parliament has outlined these consistently in its national security strategy for the economic, social, cultural, and security needs of Arcerion as they relate to ensuring the sovereign and unimpeded progress of the nation. | |||
==== Albion Sea Gas Fields ==== | ==== Albion Sea Gas Fields ==== | ||
''Main Article: [[Albion Sea Gas Fields]]'' | |||
The Albion Sea Gas Field is a natural gas and oil field in the Arcer Economic Exclusion zone near the Governorate of Howland. It is one of the largest in Ixnay, and the largest in the Northern part of the Odoneru Ocean, holding an estimated 60% of the region's crude oil and liquid natural gas. The field as a whole consists of the Eastern and Western structures, approximately 200km South of Elizabeth Island. The majority of the gas lies in the Western Field. | |||
==== Warrington Straits ==== | ==== Warrington Straits ==== | ||
''Main Article: [[Warrington Strait|Warrington Straits]]'' | |||
The Warrington Strait is a narrow strait that connects the [[Songun Sea]] and the [[Malentine Sea]] and separates the Southeastern [[Crona|Cronan]] peninsula from the Southwestern. Ferries cross between the Arcer City of [[Chester-on-Moore]] and the Istrenyan city of Maak'eln every day in times as short as an hour. The strait's depth ranges at its deepest point from two hundred to eight hundred metres. The strait lies in the territorial waters of [[Arcerion]] and [[Istrenya]], and under the [[League of Nations]] conventions on International Sea Traffic and Maritime Navigation all foreign vessels and aircraft have freedom of flight and navigation to cross the Strait in case of continuous transit. | |||
==== Arcer Heartland ==== | ==== Arcer Heartland ==== | ||
==== Innis River Basin ==== | ==== Innis River Basin ==== | ||
==== Gibson Gap ==== | |||
[[File:Farming.jpg|thumb|A farmer in the Arco governate of Northlea uses a tractor during the planting season (March, 2021). ]] | [[File:Farming.jpg|thumb|A farmer in the Arco governate of Northlea uses a tractor during the planting season (March, 2021). ]] | ||
== Economy and Infrastructure == | == Economy and Infrastructure == | ||
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{{bar percent|[[Indigenous]]|blue|7.8}} | {{bar percent|[[Indigenous]]|blue|7.8}} | ||
}}Arcerion's religious background began with the introduction of Anglican, Catholic, and Protestant missionaries as early as the late 18th century. These missionaries established not only inland monasteries and churches, but also helped found many of Arcerion's earliest and oldest institutions, notably the [[Ardmori Anglican University]]. Arcerion has continued to maintain a high level of religious adherence, with the majority of politicians and senior business officials in the nation declaring some level of religious affiliation. | }}Arcerion's religious background began with the introduction of Anglican, Catholic, and Protestant missionaries as early as the late 18th century. These missionaries established not only inland monasteries and churches, but also helped found many of Arcerion's earliest and oldest institutions, notably the [[Ardmori Anglican University]]. Arcerion has continued to maintain a high level of religious adherence, with the majority of politicians and senior business officials in the nation declaring some level of religious affiliation. | ||
In the Arcer Armed Forces, the Chaplain Corps is a branch of the Army that provides religious services such as mass, last rites, baptisms, and marriages (including civil unions) to members of the Armed Forces. The Chaplain Corps also assists with social welfare programs in the military, assisting with marriage and family counselling, and programs such as after school care for Armed Forces members. | In the Arcer Armed Forces, the Chaplain Corps is a branch of the Army that provides religious services such as mass, last rites, baptisms, and marriages (including civil unions) to members of the Armed Forces. The Chaplain Corps also assists with social welfare programs in the military, assisting with marriage and family counselling, and programs such as after school care for Armed Forces members. | ||
=== Education === | === Education === | ||
The education system in Arcerion is has multiple mandates and pieces of legislation that help focus studies on what is in the best national interest. Arcer education is similar to many other Occidental systems in that it incorporates the K-12 system for classifying school progression. Schools are organized and administered by each individual Governorate, but regulated via the Department of Education in the Ministry of the Interior. Arcerion has an average literacy rate of 97% or higher, the highest for the region due to low literacy and education rates amongst its northern neighbours. Arcer schools have a high graduation rate, with 95% of Arcer boys and girls graduating from 12th grade to attain a secondary education. Additionally, 23% of Arcer young adults go on to university-level post-secondary education, and 31% into college education programs. As of 2026, Arcerion ranks as the most educated nation in mainland Crona, and [[Universities in Arcerion|Arcer universities]] ranked highly internationally, with Ardmori Anglican University ranked 8th in a 2024 international study of modern post-secondary school programs for STEM and business. | The education system in Arcerion is has multiple mandates and pieces of legislation that help focus studies on what is in the best national interest. Arcer education is similar to many other Occidental systems in that it incorporates the K-12 system for classifying school progression. Schools are organized and administered by each individual Governorate, but regulated via the Department of Education in the Ministry of the Interior. Arcerion has an average literacy rate of 97% or higher, the highest for the region due to low literacy and education rates amongst its northern neighbours. Arcer schools have a high graduation rate, with 95% of Arcer boys and girls graduating from 12th grade to attain a secondary education. Additionally, 23% of Arcer young adults go on to university-level post-secondary education, and 31% into college education programs. As of 2026, Arcerion ranks as the most educated nation in mainland Crona, and [[Universities in Arcerion|Arcer universities]] ranked highly internationally, with Ardmori Anglican University ranked 8th in a 2024 international study of modern post-secondary school programs for STEM and business. | ||