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===Agriculture=== | ===Agriculture=== | ||
Agriculture is a major industry in Urcea. Urcea's fair climate and sweeping plains, particularly within [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]] are perfect for growing both wheat and maize, and the country exports both of these in large numbers, particularly to countries circling the [[Odoneru Ocean]]. As a consequence of the wheat surplus, the dairy industry became large in the 19th century and is another important sector in the economy today, with milk being another major export besides being consumed in most homes across the country. Another sector that benefits from the nation's agricultural strength is beer production, and in the province of Goldvale hops and wheat for brewing purposes are grown in large quantities. Goldvale's Upriver Brewing Company produces [[Royal Billion]], which is Urcea's best selling beer. In the south of Urcea, and especially in [[Canaery]], wine production is a major industry. Urcea is home to the world's largest honeybee population due in part to the country's abundant agricultural lands, which provide ample food sources for the bees, as well as the government's efforts to protect and conserve honeybee populations. As a result, Urcea is one of the world's leading producers of honey and other bee-related products, and its honey is known for its high quality and distinctive flavor. | Agriculture is a major industry in Urcea. Urcea's fair climate and sweeping plains, particularly within [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]] are perfect for growing both wheat and maize, and the country exports both of these in large numbers, particularly to countries circling the [[Odoneru Ocean]]. As a consequence of the wheat surplus, the dairy industry became large in the 19th century and is another important sector in the economy today, with milk being another major export besides being consumed in most homes across the country. Another sector that benefits from the nation's agricultural strength is beer production, and in the province of Goldvale hops and wheat for brewing purposes are grown in large quantities. [[Goldvale]]'s Upriver Brewing Company produces [[Royal Billion]], which is Urcea's best selling beer. In the south of Urcea, and especially in [[Canaery]], wine production is a major industry. Urcea is home to the world's largest honeybee population due in part to the country's abundant agricultural lands, which provide ample food sources for the bees, as well as the government's efforts to protect and conserve honeybee populations. As a result, Urcea is one of the world's leading producers of honey and other bee-related products, and its honey is known for its high quality and distinctive flavor. | ||
===Manufacturing=== | ===Manufacturing=== | ||
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===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
Tourism is a major industry in Urcea, providing about 14% of all economic activity when including revenue from hotel, airfare, activity at restaurants, shops, and other ancillary tourist activities. [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] has been the top tourist destination in Urcea since the advent of global travel, with the [[Papal State]] and Christian holy sites serving as the top draws followed by [[Great Levantia|Great Levantine]] ruins and historic sites. | |||
===Real estate=== | ===Real estate=== | ||
{{Further|Housing in Urcea}} | {{Further|Housing in Urcea}} | ||
===Finance=== | ===Finance=== | ||
{{Further|Levantine banking and finance}} | {{Further|Levantine banking and finance}} | ||
The finance sector in Urcea is large and plays a major role in most economic activity. Its revenue figures and traditional growth metrics are smaller (in relative terms) than most other major non-Levantine industrialized nations due to the confines placed on the finance system by the principles of Levantine banking and finance, which typically prohibits traditional interest payments. | |||
===Service sector=== | ===Service sector=== | ||
The general service sector makes up the majority of Urcean economic activity. As an urbanized nation, Urceans rely on the retail sector for nearly all basic necessities, requiring a large workforce to fulfill them and creating large revenues. | |||
===Public sector=== | ===Public sector=== | ||
The public sector is an important part of Urcean economic life, but its impact is spread disproportionately. It is one of the largest economic sectors of the [[Urceopolis (Archduchy)|Archduchy of Urceopolis]], where the Urcean government and bureaucracy are based, but has a smaller impact by contrast in the remaining provinces and crownlands. | |||
===Energy=== | ===Energy=== | ||
The energy sector in Urcea has been one of the fastest growing and most robust sectors of the economy since the beginning of [[The Deluge|the Deluge]]. | The energy sector in Urcea has been one of the fastest growing and most robust sectors of the economy since the beginning of [[The Deluge|the Deluge]]. | ||
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====Railways==== | ====Railways==== | ||
{{Main|Rail transportation in Urcea}} | {{Main|Rail transportation in Urcea}} | ||
In Urcea, all rails, switches, and any other infrastructure necessary for the provision of rail travel is publicly owned, but all cars and services are privately owned. | In Urcea, all rails, switches, and any other infrastructure necessary for the provision of rail travel is publicly owned, but all cars and services are privately owned. Accordingly, railway companies play a major role in the economy. The vast majority of internal freight within Urcea is shipped by rail, making these companies significant contributors of economic activity with a large labor force. | ||
==Currency== | ==Currency== | ||