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'''Calinthia''', officially the '''Empire of Calinthia''', is a country in [[Levantia]]. It is neighbored by [[Yonderre]], [[Urcea]], [[Anglei]], [[Eldmora]], and [[Ardmore]]. It is the region located within the South-Western portion of the continent of Levantia. It was founded in 1593 AD by [[King Joraine I|King Joraine I.]] Originally the territory was known as the Western Levantine Kingdom founded in 917 AD, and was a part of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. In modern times Calinthia is known simply as Kalintia and is headed by the current | '''Calinthia''', officially the '''Empire of Calinthia''', is a country in [[Levantia]]. It is neighbored by [[Yonderre]], [[Urcea]], [[Anglei]], [[Eldmora]], and [[Ardmore]]. It is the region located within the South-Western portion of the continent of Levantia. It was founded in 1593 AD by [[King Joraine I|King Joraine I.]] Originally the territory was known as the Western Levantine Kingdom founded in 917 AD, and was a part of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. In modern times Calinthia is known simply as Kalintia and is headed by the current Premier [[Andreas Hartmann]] since 1999. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The '''Empire of Calinthia''' is the non-Kalintian form of Kalinthisches Reich. Kalintian has been the official language of Kalintia since 1961 when Chancellor Decia enacted the "Order 1638" which de-Latinized the country. Modern historians now refer to it as the [[Gothification of Kalintia]]. Kalintian is a hybrid language of Gothic-Latin mix. Mostly Gothic, many Latin speakers have trouble understanding modern Kalintian. | The '''Empire of Calinthia''' is the non-Kalintian form of Kalinthisches Reich. Kalintian has been the official language of Kalintia since 1961 when Chancellor Decia enacted the "Order 1638" which de-Latinized the country. Modern historians now refer to it as the [[Gothification of Kalintia]]. Kalintian is a hybrid language of Gothic-Latin mix. Mostly Gothic, many Latin speakers have trouble understanding modern Kalintian. | ||
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''What do your people do, and what are they like?'' | ''What do your people do, and what are they like?'' | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
The education system in Calinthia is organized by regional states. However, all federal education laws passed by the ''Bildungsausschuss'' (Education Committee) are applied to each state. The federal education laws include provisions on what is allowed to be taught in schools, such as sexual education, religion or evolution. | The education system in Calinthia is organized by regional states. However, all federal education laws passed by the ''Bildungsausschuss'' (Education Committee) are applied to each state. The federal education laws include provisions on what is allowed to be taught in schools, such as sexual education, religion or evolution. Children are also required to be part of the ''Politisches Kinderkomitee'' (Children's Political Commitee) from age 6 to 12. From ages 13 to 19, students are required to maintain membership in the Organisation Junger Kommunisten (Organization of Young Communists). Education is free to all Calinthian citizens from age five to twenty-one, after which students may apply for a loan to attend more prestigious universities. | ||
===Attitudes and worldview=== | ===Attitudes and worldview=== | ||
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Most of Calinthian cuisine depends on state or region. Most of the coastal regions make use of fish, shrimp and crab. Calinthian crab soup is considered one of the most famous dishes and international exports. Wine is a particularly famous export to countries like Yonderre and Urcea. Many vintners travel between Yonderre and Calinthia and even own multiple vineyards in each nation thanks to the use of dual-citizenship between the two countries. | Most of Calinthian cuisine depends on state or region. Most of the coastal regions make use of fish, shrimp and crab. Calinthian crab soup is considered one of the most famous dishes and international exports. Wine is a particularly famous export to countries like Yonderre and Urcea. Many vintners travel between Yonderre and Calinthia and even own multiple vineyards in each nation thanks to the use of dual-citizenship between the two countries. | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Catholicism is extremely rooted within Calinthian culture and way of life. Whether through art, language, politics, military, or even family, the impact of Catholicism is apparent. | Catholicism is extremely rooted within Calinthian culture and way of life. Whether through art, language, politics, military, or even family, the impact of Catholicism is apparent. Despite this, Calinthia is a Communist secular nation with no state mandated religion or belief system. | ||
===Arts and Literature=== | ===Arts and Literature=== | ||
Classical music was extremely popular for most of Calinthia's 20th century. Famous musical pieces such as ''Ich wünschte ich wäre in Kalintia'' (I Wish I Was In Calinthia) and ''Sie wartet dort auf mich'' (She Is Waiting There For Me) by 19th century classical artist [[Hans Verböe]] were particularly popular throughout the continent. | Classical music was extremely popular for most of Calinthia's 20th century. Famous musical pieces such as ''Ich wünschte ich wäre in Kalintia'' (I Wish I Was In Calinthia) and ''Sie wartet dort auf mich'' (She Is Waiting There For Me) by 19th century classical artist [[Hans Verböe]] were particularly popular throughout the continent. | ||
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''Does your country have any major sports leagues? What types of sports are played, both professionally and for fun by your country's people?" | ''Does your country have any major sports leagues? What types of sports are played, both professionally and for fun by your country's people?" | ||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols=== | ||
The Iron Cross and [[Shadow Eagle]] of the [[Wessenbäch Mountains]] are symbols of Calinthian spirit and national unity respectively. | The Iron Cross and [[Shadow Eagle]] of the [[Wessenbäch Mountains]] are symbols of Calinthian spirit and national unity respectively. These symbols are worked into Communist propaganda leaflets and posters occasionally. | ||
==Economy and Infrastructure== | ==Economy and Infrastructure== | ||
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Healthcare is Calinthia is free to all Calinthians regardless of economic class or background. It is paid for through state and federal taxes, with state tax only going to local community hospitals. State tax is also adjusted per state based on the state's population size. | Healthcare is Calinthia is free to all Calinthians regardless of economic class or background. It is paid for through state and federal taxes, with state tax only going to local community hospitals. State tax is also adjusted per state based on the state's population size. | ||
===Labor=== | ===Labor=== | ||
' | The workers of Calinthia are required to be a part of their regional Trade Union which has substantial control over the local industry. The Trade Unions teach the workers Communist theory as well as doctrine and to achieve Soviet production goals. Like the Calinthian Communist Worker's Party, the trade unions function on the principle of democratic centralism and they consist of hierarchies of elected bodies from the central governing level down to the factory and local committees. The Unions control the workers as the Soviet controls the Calinthian population as a whole. | ||
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
''How do people in your country get around? Is there a major highway system as well as sea- and airports?'' | ''How do people in your country get around? Is there a major highway system as well as sea- and airports?'' | ||