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|ethnic_groups =      Taoists (86%) <br>Podians (8.5%) <br>Aznazians (4.7%) <br>Other (0.8%)
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The '''Empire of the Tao''', (道教帝国 ''Dōkyō Teikoku'') sometimes referred to as the '''Taoist Empire''' or simply, '''Tao'''  is an independent {{wp|nation state}} located in southeast [[Ophion]]. The Tao is made up of two main landmasses, one connected by land to the rest of Ophion (northern border), and Aoba island, along with a multitude of other smaller islands. from 1927 to 1948. For a short period of time, it was considered to be one of the great powers of [[Sunalaya]].
The '''Empire of the Tao''', (道教帝国 ''Dōkyō Teikoku'') sometimes referred to as the '''Taoist Empire''' or simply, '''Tao'''  is an independent {{wp|nation state}} located in [[Ophion|East Ophion]]. The Tao is a large archipelago. For a period of time in the early-mid 20th century, it was considered to be one of the great powers of [[Sunalaya]].
 
The Empire in its unified modern form was birthed when {{wp|emperor|Izumo}} [[Takehiko]] passed away; this left his son, {{wp|Emperor}} [[Shou]] to take control of the [[Republic of the Tao]] in 1927. [[Shou]] would immediately begin making serious changes to the government and military structure of the state, one of the largest changes was a new national {{wp|constitution}}, which rebirthed the Republic into the Empire.
 
The Tao has had several {{wp|colonialism|colonial overlords}} in its long and ancient history. As a {{wp|feudalism|feudal kingdom}} in the 17th century, the [[Izumodo of the Tao]] was invaded by [[Felsinia]] in 1600 and turned into a colonial state. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Tao would undergo a stint with [[Rhodevus]], when the Rhodeves annexed [[Felsinia]] in 1793. Taoist peasants took advantage of a weakened Rhodeve state, trying to start an independence movement; only to be taken by [[Aznazia]] in the chaos of another foreign war.


On May 16, 2019, then [[Taoist Prime Chacnellor|Prime Chancellor]] [[Sora Miroyu]] used emergency powers which were granted via a popular and military referendum which she used to dissolve the [[House of Chancellors]], and the [[United States of the Tao]]. She was coronated as {{wp|Empress}} on May 16, 2019, and the Empire of the Tao was re-established on the same day.
On May 16, 2019, then [[Taoist Prime Chacnellor|Prime Chancellor]] [[Sora Miroyu]] used emergency powers which were granted via a popular and military referendum which she used to dissolve the [[House of Chancellors]], and the [[United States of the Tao]]. She was coronated as {{wp|Empress}} on May 16, 2019, and the Empire of the Tao was re-established on the same day.
The Tao divided into 20 {{wp|prefecture}}s. Among its 20 {{wp|prefecture}}s, the most densely populated of which by far is [[Dajime (prefecture)|Dajime]], which is located on the west coastline; while the prefecture of [[Ein (prefecture)|Ein]] is the seat of the capital of Empire of the Tao.


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The exact origin and meaning behind the name "Tao" are still, not understood to this day. Many historians have attempted to find some evidence linking the name Tao to someone, an ideology, or religion, however, none have found such evidence.
The exact origin and meaning behind the name "Tao" are still, not understood to this day. Many historians have attempted to find some evidence linking the name Tao to someone, an ideology, or religion, however, none have found such evidence.


Historians still debate, when the term "Tao" began being used as a common way of identification for the area. Though the oldest written reference to the area as "Tao" is in a sort of ancient POD census, dated approx 800 BC; most historians and archaeologists, believe that "Tao" was being used far before the days of the ancient census.
Historians still debate, when the term "Tao" began being used as a common way of identification for the area. Though the oldest written reference to the area as "Tao" is in a sort of ancient census, dated approx 800 CE; most historians and archaeologists, believe that "Tao" was being used far before the days of the ancient census.


==History==
==History==
===Prehistory===
===Prehistory===
Archaeologists believe that the first human settlers in the region arrived around 42,000 BC; though evidence shows that humans may only have arrived on Aoba island around 30,000 BC. The Tao's vast supply of fish along with wild fruits and vegetables made the Taoist land attractive for permanent settlement. Evidence shows that tribes from this time relied on fishing and a surprising capability to make rudimentary rafts out of leaves and sticks.
Many archaeologists and anthropologists believe that the first human settlers in the region arrived around 42,000 CE; though evidence shows that humans may only have arrived on Aoba island around 30,000 CE. The Tao's vast supply of fish along with wild fruits and vegetables made the Taoist land attractive for permanent settlement. Evidence shows that tribes from this time relied on fishing and a surprising capability to make rudimentary rafts out of the natural coastal flora and fauna of the region.


Later tribal civilizations would find the land to be quite fertile for their crops. In particular, archaeologists have found evidence that ancient Taoists smoked and otherwise consumed large quantities of cannabis, likely for recreational, religious, and medical use. By 2300 BC the first POD settlers moved into the region and inter-bred with the native Taoist population, creating what most consider to be the first modern Taoists.
Later tribal civilizations would find the land to be quite fertile for their crops. In particular, archaeologists have found evidence that ancient Taoists smoked and otherwise consumed large quantities of {{wp|cannabis}} and {{wp|tobacco}}, likely for recreational, religious, and medical use.
 
By 2300 CE the first Ophionese settlers moved into the region and inter-bred with the native Taoist population, creating what most anthropologists consider to be the first modern Taoists. It was at about this time that major crops such as {{wp|rice}} and {{wp|barley}} had spread to the region. These new crops were found to be farmable pretty quickly by the Taoists. Archaeologists suggest Taoists began widespread farming of such crops as early 2200 CE. It is widely believed that as Taoists became more and more adept at cultivation, this allowed for people to pursue other work as it was not nessessary for everyone within a community to focus purely on food production. These newfound people could now begin gaining knowledge in construction, exploration, or smithing, all of which further lessened the amount of people nessesary to work gathering and cultivating food, creating something of a cycle of technological progression, continuing to the modern day.


===Ancient===
===Ancient===
[[File:JarWithSpiralsFinalJomonKamegaokaStyle.jpg|thumb|175px|left|An ancient piece of ornate pottery found in the Tao.]]
[[File:JarWithSpiralsFinalJomonKamegaokaStyle.jpg|thumb|175px|left|An ancient piece of ornate pottery found in the Tao.]]
The earliest evidence of anything resembling centralized power-base for the "nation" as several small surrounding communities began paying tribute to the Izumodo (Roughly translates to Kingdom.) of Ein. The Izumodo of Ein would slowly expand, and absorb surrounding states, quickly becoming the most powerful state in the region. By 400 BC, the Izumodo of Ein had almost all of the Tao under its control, mostly as puppet states.
The earliest evidence of anything resembling centralized power-base for the "nation" as several small surrounding communities began paying tribute to the Kingdom of Ein, either by force, or voluntarily in exchange for a steady supply of goods and/or protection. The Kingdom of Ein would slowly expand, and absorb surrounding states, quickly becoming the most powerful state in the region. By 400 CE, the Izumodo of Ein had almost all of the Tao under its control, mostly as puppet states and tributaries.


Over the next 500 years or so, the Izumodo of Ein had absorbed, annexed, or subjugated all of the Tao peninsulae, spare a few northern tribal states. In the year 536, Izumo (Roughly translates to King) Jurou Shinobu had begun an ambitious undertaking; the invasion of the highly aggressive and hostile natives of Aoba Island. By the end of the campaign, Izumo Jurou Shinobu was on his deathbed, suffering from an infected arrow wound. Upon his hearing of the final Taoist victory in 548, it was his crowning achievement and announced the establishment of a new Izumodo, the "Grand Izumodo of the Tao".
Over the next 500 years or so, the Izumodo of Ein had absorbed, annexed, or subjugated all of the Taoist islands and their tribes, spare a few northern tribal states. In the year 536, King [[Jurou Shinobu]] had begun an ambitious undertaking; the invasion of the highly aggressive and hostile natives of Aoba Island. By the end of the campaign, King Jurou Shinobu was on his deathbed, suffering from an infected arrow wound. Upon his hearing of the final Taoist victory in 548, it was his crowning achievement and announced the establishment of a new State, the "Grand Empire of the Tao".


===Balanced Era===
===Isolationist Era===
Shortly after the death of Izumo Jurou Shinobu, his son became Izumo Akihiko Shinobu in 551 and sought to expand the newly born nation's borders. This made him a particularly unpopular Izumo at the time. He ordered the easy and short-lived conquests of some northern tribes, which gave the Tao borders very similar to that of its modern-day borders.
After the Empire was established, Emperor Shinobu's son, Emperor [[Jūrō]] had begun implementing laws which prevented people from leaving or entering the Tao without written Imperial permission. Fueled out of fear of peoples from mainlaind Ophion, Jūrō maintained a large national military, and was infamous for forcing his regional leaders to maintain large malitias even outside of times of war.


After the wars with the northern tribes came to a close, and relations between the two freshened; Newly crowned Izumo Ryuu Katsu had led a rebellion against the Shinobu regime in 802, which encouraged further war, suggesting a push even farther north. Izumo Ryuu Katsu established a period of isolation and a sense of hostility towards almost all foreigners. With this philosophy put into law, things remained awfully quiet in the Tao for the next few centuries.
Later in his life however, Jūrō began to slightly lax some of his isolationist laws. Jūrō seemed to begin learning military strategy after he had taken throne, in the last decade of his life, he would begin attempts at conquest all across the coasts of mainland Ophion, some of which would succeed and many of which would fail.


===Emergence Era===
===Emergence Era===
In 1443 a large revolt took place all across the Tao, people called for either the end to the Isolationist Laws or the Head of the Izumo. Civil war shook the country and the people to their very core, as the country would see fighting amongst itself for nearly 80 years. It looked as though either side could win, and if the Izumo lost then the Tao would return to a multitude of city-states. In the year 1519, the fighting ended, as the Izumodo collapsed, and Izumo Yuu Katsu abdicated and was keelhauled. The Tao did, in fact, fracture into dozens of city-states as many predicted.
In 1443 as much of the populous was starving and exhausted from wars they never saw the benefits of, Taoist citizens had been seeing far western foreigners bringing luxury goods and exotic foods to Royal quarters. As this continued and the goods became more plentiful and exotic, the Taoists found themselves being taxed more more. Soldiers were ordered to take goods or even vital food supplies, should a citizen not be able to pay his taxes, it was clear to the populous that the nation's Royalty were blantantly abusing their citizens. This would ultimately boil over into the [[broken mountain rebellion]], named after the sacking of the royal palace which was sat the base of [[Mount Aoba]].


In 1593 the Steltens first made contact with the native Taoists. Rare goods would go on to be traded with the local Taoists and the western Steltens; in some extremely rare instances, the newly discovered properties of rubber had been shared with the Steltens. In 1595 the Steltens opened a trading post in the city of Ein. A year later an unknown vessel from an unknown city-state denied a Stelten merchant ship right of passage through the Straits of Mikanan.
In 1735, with the [[Rhodevus East Ophion Company]] looking to expand its borders, particularly in respect to gaining key ports for transporting goods back to [[Rhodevus]], the Rhodeve state was quick to capitalize on the destabalized and weakened state of the native Taoists. After a short war, the Emperor of the Tao had come to terms with the Rhodeve state that as long as he could maintain his position, he would help secure the nation as a colonial state of the Republic of Rhoedevus. While the Emperor was allowed to keep his title, and his children would continue as royalty, he was effectively powerless and served merely as a figurehead for the new Rhodeve colonial state.


In the year 1600, the Statelen East Indies Company decides to expand its colonial borders in Ophion. The Steltens decided that the Tao would be an ideal target as it was in a weakened and broken state. Several wars were declared upon dozens of Taoist city-states till those which the Steltens were not directly controlling had submitted to the Stelten East Indies Company.
In 1843, the [[Engleberg|Englean Kaiserreich]] had entered a state of war with the [[Rhodevus|Rhodeve Empire]] in the case of the [[The Rhodeve Collapse|Rhodeve Collapse]], The Emperor at the time, Emperor [[Yūdai]] gathered as many men as he could in secret, pulling from native regional leaders and what small Imperial guard he had and launched a rebellion against the Rhodeves, which had widthdrawn a majority of their occupational forces to fight in other theaters of the world. It did not take long for the Taoists to overwhelm the relatively small Rhodeve force which was left. The Rhodeve crown, having his Empire quickly collapsing and beseiged from all sides, stated soon after the events that he would: "Absolutely decimate the Tao for their retaliation". However, in the [[Treaty of Pacifica City]], Rhodevus would make the concession of the Tao to the Englean Kaiserreich, which was swiftly acted upon by the Englean Emperor. While the Engleans knew the Emperor was necessary to prevent mass retaliation and endless rebellion, the acts of Emperor [[Yūdai]] had scared the Engleans into taking some sort of action. [[Yūdai]] would ultimately abdicate, and state that he was wrong for the attempted succession from the Rhodeve state. Only a few weeks after this, [[Yūdai]] was found dead in his palace.


In 1793, after a war with [[Felsinia]], [[Rhodevus]] annexed the country, along with all of its colonial holdings, including the Tao. The Rhodeve control over the Tao is often considered to be short-lived and seemingly uneventful.
In 1863, after the death of Emperor Yūdai's son, the [[Taoist war of succession]] took place, as a dispute to who the rightful successor should be to the Taoist throne, the Englean Emperor claimed he should take the throe due to a questionable statement in Emperor Yūdai's will, while Yūdai's grandson, Emperor [[Shingo]] claimed he had birthright to the throne. This would become a two-year long war with Emperor Shingo slowly gaining international support, as he made several trade promises to major naval powers in the area such as [[Rhodevus]], and [[Librira]], who would ultimately come to the aid of the Tao in the final months, and secure a quick end to the war, effectively securing Taoist independence for the first time in over one-hundred years.


===Modern Era===
===Modern Era===
[[File:Siamese_Army_in_Laos_1893.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Native Taoists in the [[Aznazian Colonial Forces]].]]
In 1832, [[Aznazia]] would seize control of the Tao in a peace negotiation with [[Rhodevus]]. At this time, the Tao seemed to be in a state of extreme unrest and was on the verge of rebellion, so the Rhodeves didn't seem too attached to the colony.


On June 3, 1903, the Aznazian colonial government of the Tao declared its independence from the rest of what was essentially an Aznazian "Empire". This enraged the Aznazian government and the short-lived [[War of Taoist Independence]] ensued. The war was a serious tactical and strategic loss for Aznazia, a lack of almost any kind of popular or governmental support for the Aznazian regime in the Tao made the Aznazians war of attrition one that would likely lose thousands more Aznazian troops in a full on invasion of the Tao, an unacceptable prospect due to increasing social and economic pressures. Seeing no realistic way to subdue the Taoists, Aznazia sued for peace and in exchange for their independence, Aznazia would receive reparations for "Damages to the Over-seas Colonial Territories of the United Provinces of Aznazia", for the next fifteen years.


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:USTpoliticalmap.png|thumb|200px|left|Political Map of the Tao.]] The Tao is a nation which is seated on a southeast peninsula in Ophion. It is made up, mainly of two landmasses; a major peninsula, also called the mainland; and a massive island called "Aoba Island". There are twenty states that make up the Empire of the Tao, South Aoba, North Aoba, [[Ein]], Fushu, Shimashina, Kachi, Hantau, Neshito, Dajime, Purobushi, Diketa, Burazosu, Miko, Watakotan, Kurisuti, Bordudo, Shintao, Firentsu, Nonsu, and Rurosaki.
[[File:TaoPolitical.png|thumb|200px|left|Political Map of the Tao.]] The Tao is a nation which is seated in East Ophion. It is made up of hundreds of "major" islands. Most of the Islands fall under three island chains: Aoba Island, Taoist Islands, and the Dajime Islands.


The northern portion of the country is a mountain range, mostly made up of small to medium size mountains. There are volcanoes located within the vast mountain range on the northern borders; one of which (Mount Kyojin), is a supervolcano with a Volcano Explosivity Index ranking of 7.
The largest island, located in the Taoist Islands chain, is fairly mountainous. There are volcanoes located within the mountain ranges on the northern islands; one of which (Mount Kyojin), is a supervolcano with a Volcano Explosivity Index ranking of 7.


There are roughly 2,368 islands under the Empire's flag, from massive ones like Aoba island to some just a dozen or so meters in length. There is one fairly large island between Ein and Aoba island, which is currently controlled by both Umbrellya, and Esotana.
There are roughly 2,368 islands under the Empire's flag, from massive ones like Aoba island to some just a dozen or so meters in length.


Most of the land in the Tao is made up of dense forests, hills, and in some areas plains; though it should be noted that most of the interior of Aoba island is mountainous. The Tao is known for its beautiful coastline and beaches. In some areas, crystalline structures leftover from the formation of the earth eroded over the eons; this creates some beaches with pure white sands.
The Tao is known for its beautiful coastline and beaches. In some areas, crystalline structures leftover from the formation of the earth eroded over the ages; this creates some beaches with pure white sands.


===Climate===
===Climate===
The weather in the Tao varies wildly, depending on where you are. Most of the population lives in hot, humid areas as almost 79% of the Taoist population lives in the coastal regions of the nation. In some coastal areas, like Shimanto, temperatures can reach 112°F and massive percentages of humidity.
The weather in the Tao varies wildly, depending on where you are. Most of the population lives in hot, humid areas as almost 87% of the Taoist population lives in the coastal regions of the nation. In some coastal areas, like Takazaki, temperatures can reach 112°F and massive percentages of humidity.


Of course, some of the larger mountains in both the Northern ranges and the Aoban ranges can reach below zero temperatures on a regular basis. There are few people who live in the mountains, as some ancient Taoist folklore told stories of horrifying monsters lurking within the mountains; however, there are various native Taoist tribes who live secluded from modern society in the mountainous regions.
Of course, some of the larger mountains in both the Northern ranges and the Aoban ranges can reach below zero temperatures on a regular basis. There are few people who live in the mountains, as some ancient Taoist folklore told stories of horrifying monsters lurking within the mountains; however, there are various native Taoist tribes who live secluded from modern society in the mountainous regions.


The massive tourist city of [[Dajime]] is well known for its "Perfect climate" staying in the 50-70°F range; while in the summer, it hovers in the 70-80°F range.
The massive tourist city of [[Dajime]] is well known for its "Perfect climate" staying in the 70-80°F range in the winter; while in the summer, it hovers in the 80-90°F range.


===Environment===
===Environment===
The Tao has a wide variety of {{wp|Flora|flora}} and {{wp|Fauna|fauna}}, due to its diverse array of different {{wp|Biome|biomes}}. There are dense Juniper and Cedar forests throughout the country, as they are the most plentiful trees in the nation. There are believed to be roughly 3,000 species of different plants, flowers, trees, and other flora and fauna scattered throughout the Taoist peninsula and archipelago. The modernization and industrialization process throughout the 1950s and 1960s left the countryside heavy polluted for decades; though as modern technologies are becoming more accepted, pollution levels have seen a steep decline. The production and use of some strategic resources, namely rubber, and oil, are still proving to be tough to lower pollution rates.
The Tao has a wide variety of {{wp|Flora|flora}} and {{wp|Fauna|fauna}}, mostly indigenous to the coastal and tropical regions. There are dense forests of {{wp|Juniperus chinensis|Taoist Juniper}} throughout the country, as they are the most plentiful trees in the nation. There are believed to be roughly 3,000 species of different plants, flowers, trees, and other flora and fauna scattered throughout the Taoist archipelago.


The Tao's 82 nuclear power plants provide relatively clean power to much of the country. The old UST regime made nuclear power a priority for the infrastructure budget in 1989, after the University of Ein appealed to the House of Chancellors, and showed that the fastest way to switch to a clean source of power would be Nuclear, which we now know is cleaner than even Solar power.
The Tao's 82 nuclear power plants provide relatively clean power to much of the country. The old UST regime made nuclear power a priority for the infrastructure budget in 1989, after the University of Ein appealed to the House of Chancellors, and showed that the fastest way to switch to a clean source of power would be Nuclear, which we now know is cleaner than even Solar power.


Taoist car companies, such as [[Hantau]], or [[Yotota]] are some of the leading developers in hydrogen and nuclear-powered cars.
Taoist car companies, such as [[Hantau]], or [[Yotota]] are some of the leading developers in hydrogen and nuclear-powered cars.
===Largest Cities===
{{Largest cities
| name        = Largest cities of the Tao
| country      = Empire of the Tao
| stat_ref    = 2018 census
| class        = nav
| div_name    = Island Chain
|city_1 = Ein | div_1 = Taoist Islands | pop_1 = 11,090,518 | img_1 = Skyscrapers of Shinjuku 2009 January (revised).jpg
|city_2 = Dajime | div_2 = Dajime Islands | pop_2 = 6,108,345 | img_2 = Nagoya_2017_(34159008173).jpg
|city_3 = Aoba | div_3 = Aoba Island | pop_3 = 2,218,943 |img_3 = Namba_20150531.JPG
|city_4 = Neshito | div_4 = Taoist Islands | pop_4 = 2,134,914 | img_4 = Seaside-momochi.JPG
|city_5 = Burazo | div_5 = Taoist Islands | pop_5 = 1,753,813
|city_6 = Kachi | div_6 = Dajime Islands | pop_6 = 1,637,491
|city_7 = Takazaki | div_7 = Dajime Islands | pop_7 = 1,511,944
|city_8 = Yokotori | div_8 = Aoba Island | pop_8 = 1,491,813
|city_9 = Yugashina | div_9 = Taoist Islands | pop_9 = 1,451,943
|city_10 = Entari | div_10 = Dajime Islands | pop_10 = 1,389,415
}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The total population of the Empire of the Tao is estimated to be in the range of 108 million people. The vast majority of the Tao's population is Taoist due to both historical reasons and the fact that the Tao has fairly strict immigration laws for people who are not Rhodeve or Aznazian, which are subsequently the third and fourth largest ethnic groups respectively. The Tao's large Podian population is thought to be a result of the Tao's cultural similarities to POD as it was, in fact, an ancient POD settlement at one time.
The total population of the Empire of the Tao is estimated to be in the range of 108 million people. The vast majority of the Tao's population is Taoist due to both historical reasons and the fact that the Tao has fairly strict immigration laws for people who are not Rhodeve, which are subsequently the third and fourth largest ethnic groups respectively. The Tao's large Podian population is thought to be a result of the Tao's cultural similarities to POD as it was, in fact, an ancient POD settlement at one time.


===Religion===
===Religion===
{{Pie chart | color1=grey | color2=gold | color3=blue | color4=green | color5=purple | color6=white
{{Pie chart | color1=grey | color2=gold | color3=blue | color4=green | color5=red | color6=white
|caption = The religious demographics of the Taoist Empire.
|caption = The religious demographics of the Taoist Empire.
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|label4 = Sunni Islam
|label4 = Sunni Islam
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|label5 = Orthodox Christian
|label5 = Shinto
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|label6 = Other or Athiest}}
|label6 = Other or Athiest}}
The Empire has a predominantly {{wp|Taoism|Taoist}} population, the religion even holds very strong in the Tao in this modern era of falling religions; the Empire of the Tao is even named after Taoism.
The Empire has a predominantly {{wp|Taoism|Taoist}} population, the religion even holds very strong in the Tao in this modern era of falling religions; the Empire of the Tao could even named after Taoism.


There are other smaller religions in play in the Tao, most notably {{wp|Buddhism}}. The exact reasoning for the Buddhist rise in the 40s is unknown, but it is speculated that a lack of "faith" in the Tao and unwillingness to follow it after the loss in the [[World War II|second world war]], could have been the reason.
There are other smaller religions in play in the Tao, most notably {{wp|Buddhism}}. The exact reasoning for the Buddhist rise in the 40s is unknown, but it is speculated that a lack of "faith" in the Tao and unwillingness to follow it after the loss in the [[World War II|second world war]], could have been the reason.


==Government==
==Government==
The Empire of the Tao is a partially Feudalist {{wp||Constitutional Monarchy}}. Under its current {{wp|Constitution|constitution}} it is referred to as the "The Serene Empire of the Tao", however, it also notes that in all official documentation and references, it should be simply referred to as the "Empire of the Tao" or simply the "Tao". Its government is made up of four branches: Executive, Judicial, Legislative, Military. There is some controversy in the military having such a large part in the civilian lives of the Tao.
The Empire of the Tao is a {{wp||Constitutional Monarchy}}. Under its current {{wp|Constitution|constitution}} it is referred to as the "The Serene Empire of the Tao", however, it also notes that in all official documentation and references, it should be simply referred to as the "Empire of the Tao" or simply the "Tao". Its government is made up of four branches: Executive, Judicial, Legislative, Military. There is some controversy in the military having such a large part in the civilian lives of the Tao.
 
Much of the Taoist governmental structure, both on the National and Local levels, in some cases ceremonies are still spoken in Aznazian.


There are 7 levels to the Taoist governmental system: Local, City, County, Region, Area, Province, National. The Local level of the governmental system is usually made up of neighborhoods or city blocks and generally manages the safety regulations of its citizens. The City level administers the City Proper area, which is usually downtown and in some cases, chunks of outer suburban areas, city governments manage safety, pollution regulation, recreation, and primary public services. The County is made up of generally a large city and various surrounding suburbs, counties manage property taxes, agricultural regulation, and auxiliary public services. Regional governments mostly just keep small-scale corruption and bribery in check and often monitor city and county governments. Area governments oversee national and provincial parks in their borders and manage all businesses in their borders. Provinces incompass 2-10 areas and provide large-scale administration, most notably provincial economic policies and laws. The National government manages the entire Empire, it administers national policies and laws, national public services, national recreation, national territories and handles international relations.
There are 6 levels to the Taoist governmental system: Local, City, Region, Island, Chain, and National. The Local level of the governmental system is usually made up of neighborhoods or city blocks and generally manages the safety regulations of its citizens. The City level administers the City Proper area, which is usually downtown and in some cases, chunks of outer suburban areas, city governments manage safety, pollution regulation, recreation, and primary public services. The region is made up of generally a large city and various surrounding suburbs, regions manage property taxes, agricultural regulation, auxiliary public services, small-scale corruption, and bribery in check and often monitor city and county governments. Island governments oversee national and provincial parks in their borders and manage all businesses in their borders. Chain governments incompass 2-10 islands and provide large-scale administration, most notably provincial economic policies and laws. The National government manages the entire Empire, it administers national policies and laws, national public services, national recreation, national territories and handles international relations.


==Military==
==Military==
{{main|Imperial Taoist Armed Forces}}
{{main|Taoist Armed Forces}}
The Empire of the Tao has four armed branches of the military: [[Imperial Taoist Army|Army]], [[Imperial Taoist Navy|Navy]], [[Imperial Taoist Airforce|Airforce]], and [[Imperial Taoist Coast Guard|Coast Guard]]. Each branch has a Chancellor which are elected but must qualify through military service in a said branch, each branch also has a Deputy Chancellor who is appointed by that branch's Chancellor, though all deputies must also qualify through military service. While each branch has its own Chancellor, there is also the Chancellor of Defence and the Deputy Chancellor of Defence, both of whom are elected and must not have enlisted military service; this allows civilians and those who have been active in the military as officers but not enlisted men to run for Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor of Defence.
The Empire of the Tao has four armed branches of the military: [[Imperial Taoist Army|Army]], [[Imperial Taoist Navy|Navy]], [[Imperial Taoist Airforce|Airforce]], and [[Imperial Taoist Coast Guard|Coast Guard]]. Each branch has a Royal Councilor which are appointed by the Emperor/Empress, but must qualify through military service in a said branch, each branch also has a Royal Advisor, who serves as a deputy, and is appointed by that branch's Royal Councilor, though all deputies must also qualify through military service. While each branch has its own Royal Councilor, there is also the Royal Military Councilor and the Royal Military Advisor, both of whom are appointed by the Crown, and may not have enlisted military service; this allows those from intelligence and law enforcement agencies to oversee Military Operations, should the Emperor/Empress see fit.


Each branch of the Military acts independently but answer to, and coordinate through, the Chancellor of Defence. None of the branches have the authority to make or declare war on their own, these actions must be initialized by the Prime Chancellor and authorized by the Chancellor of Defence. Any international bases are under the command of the military and the Chancellor of Defence, as they are all classified as joint bases, even if there is only one branch occupying and holding operations there.
Each branch of the Military acts independently but answer to, and coordinate through, the Royal Military Councilor. None of the branches have the authority to make or declare war on their own, these actions must be initialized by the Emperor/Empress alone. Any international bases are under the command of the [[Taoist Armed Forces]], as they are all classified as joint bases, even if there is only one branch occupying and holding operations there.


==Economy==
==Economy==
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The Empire of the Tao attracted 25.86 million international tourists in 2017 and increased by 22.4% to attract 31.65 million international tourists in 2018. Tourism from abroad is one of the few businesses expected to see large amounts of growth in the Tao. Foreign visitors to the Tao have doubled in the last decade and reached 10 million people for the first time in 2012, led by an increase of Ophionic visitors.
The Empire of the Tao attracted 25.86 million international tourists in 2017 and increased by 22.4% to attract 31.65 million international tourists in 2018. Tourism from abroad is one of the few businesses expected to see large amounts of growth in the Tao. Foreign visitors to the Tao have doubled in the last decade and reached 10 million people for the first time in 2012, led by an increase of Ophionic visitors.


One of the most popular city for tourists to visit is [[Dajime]], often referred to as the "perfect city" due to its natural beauty and long tradition of being a stop for tourists, starting in the [[Emergence era|emergence era]] when Stelten sailors and tradesmen where looking for a place to rest and recuperate before making a long journey back home. Dajime, due to its coastal and economically-central location at the time made for a perfect suitor. Within 5 decades after the Stelten government seized control of the Tao, Dajime had embraced this concept and was widely known as the place to stop and rest in the Tao.
One of the most popular city for tourists to visit is [[Dajime]], often referred to as the "perfect city" due to its natural beauty and long tradition of being a stop for tourists, starting in the [[Emergence era|emergence era]] when Rhodeve sailors and tradesmen where looking for a place to rest and recuperate before making a long journey back home. Dajime, due to its coastal and economically-central location at the time made for a perfect suitor. Within 5 decades after the Rhodeve government seized control of the Tao, Dajime had embraced this concept and was widely known as the place to stop and rest in the Tao.


The Taoist government hopes to receive 40 million foreign tourists every year by 2020.
The Taoist government hopes to receive 40 million foreign tourists every year by 2020.

Latest revision as of 00:59, 16 May 2020

Empire of the Tao
道教帝国
Dōkyō Teikoku
Flag of Tao
Flag
Imperial Seal of Tao
Imperial Seal
Motto: Tao ni shitagau
Follow the Tao
Empireofthetao.png
The Location of the Tao in east Ophion
CapitalEin
LargestCapital
Official languagesJapanese
Recognised national languagesJapanese, English
Recognised regional languagesAoban
Ethnic groups
(2018)
Taoists (92.3%)
Rhodeves (4.7%)
Other (3%)
Demonym(s)Taoist
GovernmentConstitutional Monarchy
• Enpress
Sora Miroyu
• Prime Minister
Nori Kenshin
• Speaker of the House
Juro Hideyoshi
LegislatureSenate
• Upper house
Imperial Council
• Lower house
Imperial Governors
Foundation 
Independence from ancient POD (2300 CE)
• Stelten Invasion of the Tao
1600
• Rhodeve annexation of the Tao
1793
• Aznazian takeover of the Tao
1832
• Independence from Aznazia
June 3, 1903
• Constitution
May 19, 1948
• Monarchy Re-Established
May 16, 2019
Area
• Total
886,067 km2 (342,112 sq mi)
• Penninsula
718,960 km²
277,592 sq mi
• Islands (including Aoba)
167,106 km²
64,520 sq mi
Population
• 2018 estimate
108,000,000
• September 2018 census
108,557,494
GDP (nominal)2018 estimate
• Total
₩5,121,904,000,000
• Per capita
₩47,425
Gini (2017)28.2
low
HDI (2018)0.894
very high
CurrencyTaoist Way (₩)
(WAY)
Time zoneUTC+8 (Taoist Time)
Date formatmm-dd-yyyy
Driving sideright
Calling code+213
ISO 3166 codeTAO
Internet TLD.tao

The Empire of the Tao, (道教帝国 Dōkyō Teikoku) sometimes referred to as the Taoist Empire or simply, Tao is an independent nation state located in East Ophion. The Tao is a large archipelago. For a period of time in the early-mid 20th century, it was considered to be one of the great powers of Sunalaya.

On May 16, 2019, then Prime Chancellor Sora Miroyu used emergency powers which were granted via a popular and military referendum which she used to dissolve the House of Chancellors, and the United States of the Tao. She was coronated as Empress on May 16, 2019, and the Empire of the Tao was re-established on the same day.

Etymology

"Tao" /dou,tou/

The exact origin and meaning behind the name "Tao" are still, not understood to this day. Many historians have attempted to find some evidence linking the name Tao to someone, an ideology, or religion, however, none have found such evidence.

Historians still debate, when the term "Tao" began being used as a common way of identification for the area. Though the oldest written reference to the area as "Tao" is in a sort of ancient census, dated approx 800 CE; most historians and archaeologists, believe that "Tao" was being used far before the days of the ancient census.

History

Prehistory

Many archaeologists and anthropologists believe that the first human settlers in the region arrived around 42,000 CE; though evidence shows that humans may only have arrived on Aoba island around 30,000 CE. The Tao's vast supply of fish along with wild fruits and vegetables made the Taoist land attractive for permanent settlement. Evidence shows that tribes from this time relied on fishing and a surprising capability to make rudimentary rafts out of the natural coastal flora and fauna of the region.

Later tribal civilizations would find the land to be quite fertile for their crops. In particular, archaeologists have found evidence that ancient Taoists smoked and otherwise consumed large quantities of cannabis and tobacco, likely for recreational, religious, and medical use.

By 2300 CE the first Ophionese settlers moved into the region and inter-bred with the native Taoist population, creating what most anthropologists consider to be the first modern Taoists. It was at about this time that major crops such as rice and barley had spread to the region. These new crops were found to be farmable pretty quickly by the Taoists. Archaeologists suggest Taoists began widespread farming of such crops as early 2200 CE. It is widely believed that as Taoists became more and more adept at cultivation, this allowed for people to pursue other work as it was not nessessary for everyone within a community to focus purely on food production. These newfound people could now begin gaining knowledge in construction, exploration, or smithing, all of which further lessened the amount of people nessesary to work gathering and cultivating food, creating something of a cycle of technological progression, continuing to the modern day.

Ancient

An ancient piece of ornate pottery found in the Tao.

The earliest evidence of anything resembling centralized power-base for the "nation" as several small surrounding communities began paying tribute to the Kingdom of Ein, either by force, or voluntarily in exchange for a steady supply of goods and/or protection. The Kingdom of Ein would slowly expand, and absorb surrounding states, quickly becoming the most powerful state in the region. By 400 CE, the Izumodo of Ein had almost all of the Tao under its control, mostly as puppet states and tributaries.

Over the next 500 years or so, the Izumodo of Ein had absorbed, annexed, or subjugated all of the Taoist islands and their tribes, spare a few northern tribal states. In the year 536, King Jurou Shinobu had begun an ambitious undertaking; the invasion of the highly aggressive and hostile natives of Aoba Island. By the end of the campaign, King Jurou Shinobu was on his deathbed, suffering from an infected arrow wound. Upon his hearing of the final Taoist victory in 548, it was his crowning achievement and announced the establishment of a new State, the "Grand Empire of the Tao".

Isolationist Era

After the Empire was established, Emperor Shinobu's son, Emperor Jūrō had begun implementing laws which prevented people from leaving or entering the Tao without written Imperial permission. Fueled out of fear of peoples from mainlaind Ophion, Jūrō maintained a large national military, and was infamous for forcing his regional leaders to maintain large malitias even outside of times of war.

Later in his life however, Jūrō began to slightly lax some of his isolationist laws. Jūrō seemed to begin learning military strategy after he had taken throne, in the last decade of his life, he would begin attempts at conquest all across the coasts of mainland Ophion, some of which would succeed and many of which would fail.

Emergence Era

In 1443 as much of the populous was starving and exhausted from wars they never saw the benefits of, Taoist citizens had been seeing far western foreigners bringing luxury goods and exotic foods to Royal quarters. As this continued and the goods became more plentiful and exotic, the Taoists found themselves being taxed more more. Soldiers were ordered to take goods or even vital food supplies, should a citizen not be able to pay his taxes, it was clear to the populous that the nation's Royalty were blantantly abusing their citizens. This would ultimately boil over into the broken mountain rebellion, named after the sacking of the royal palace which was sat the base of Mount Aoba.

In 1735, with the Rhodevus East Ophion Company looking to expand its borders, particularly in respect to gaining key ports for transporting goods back to Rhodevus, the Rhodeve state was quick to capitalize on the destabalized and weakened state of the native Taoists. After a short war, the Emperor of the Tao had come to terms with the Rhodeve state that as long as he could maintain his position, he would help secure the nation as a colonial state of the Republic of Rhoedevus. While the Emperor was allowed to keep his title, and his children would continue as royalty, he was effectively powerless and served merely as a figurehead for the new Rhodeve colonial state.

In 1843, the Englean Kaiserreich had entered a state of war with the Rhodeve Empire in the case of the Rhodeve Collapse, The Emperor at the time, Emperor Yūdai gathered as many men as he could in secret, pulling from native regional leaders and what small Imperial guard he had and launched a rebellion against the Rhodeves, which had widthdrawn a majority of their occupational forces to fight in other theaters of the world. It did not take long for the Taoists to overwhelm the relatively small Rhodeve force which was left. The Rhodeve crown, having his Empire quickly collapsing and beseiged from all sides, stated soon after the events that he would: "Absolutely decimate the Tao for their retaliation". However, in the Treaty of Pacifica City, Rhodevus would make the concession of the Tao to the Englean Kaiserreich, which was swiftly acted upon by the Englean Emperor. While the Engleans knew the Emperor was necessary to prevent mass retaliation and endless rebellion, the acts of Emperor Yūdai had scared the Engleans into taking some sort of action. Yūdai would ultimately abdicate, and state that he was wrong for the attempted succession from the Rhodeve state. Only a few weeks after this, Yūdai was found dead in his palace.

In 1863, after the death of Emperor Yūdai's son, the Taoist war of succession took place, as a dispute to who the rightful successor should be to the Taoist throne, the Englean Emperor claimed he should take the throe due to a questionable statement in Emperor Yūdai's will, while Yūdai's grandson, Emperor Shingo claimed he had birthright to the throne. This would become a two-year long war with Emperor Shingo slowly gaining international support, as he made several trade promises to major naval powers in the area such as Rhodevus, and Librira, who would ultimately come to the aid of the Tao in the final months, and secure a quick end to the war, effectively securing Taoist independence for the first time in over one-hundred years.

Modern Era

Geography

Political Map of the Tao.

The Tao is a nation which is seated in East Ophion. It is made up of hundreds of "major" islands. Most of the Islands fall under three island chains: Aoba Island, Taoist Islands, and the Dajime Islands.

The largest island, located in the Taoist Islands chain, is fairly mountainous. There are volcanoes located within the mountain ranges on the northern islands; one of which (Mount Kyojin), is a supervolcano with a Volcano Explosivity Index ranking of 7.

There are roughly 2,368 islands under the Empire's flag, from massive ones like Aoba island to some just a dozen or so meters in length.

The Tao is known for its beautiful coastline and beaches. In some areas, crystalline structures leftover from the formation of the earth eroded over the ages; this creates some beaches with pure white sands.

Climate

The weather in the Tao varies wildly, depending on where you are. Most of the population lives in hot, humid areas as almost 87% of the Taoist population lives in the coastal regions of the nation. In some coastal areas, like Takazaki, temperatures can reach 112°F and massive percentages of humidity.

Of course, some of the larger mountains in both the Northern ranges and the Aoban ranges can reach below zero temperatures on a regular basis. There are few people who live in the mountains, as some ancient Taoist folklore told stories of horrifying monsters lurking within the mountains; however, there are various native Taoist tribes who live secluded from modern society in the mountainous regions.

The massive tourist city of Dajime is well known for its "Perfect climate" staying in the 70-80°F range in the winter; while in the summer, it hovers in the 80-90°F range.

Environment

The Tao has a wide variety of flora and fauna, mostly indigenous to the coastal and tropical regions. There are dense forests of Taoist Juniper throughout the country, as they are the most plentiful trees in the nation. There are believed to be roughly 3,000 species of different plants, flowers, trees, and other flora and fauna scattered throughout the Taoist archipelago.

The Tao's 82 nuclear power plants provide relatively clean power to much of the country. The old UST regime made nuclear power a priority for the infrastructure budget in 1989, after the University of Ein appealed to the House of Chancellors, and showed that the fastest way to switch to a clean source of power would be Nuclear, which we now know is cleaner than even Solar power.

Taoist car companies, such as Hantau, or Yotota are some of the leading developers in hydrogen and nuclear-powered cars.

Largest Cities

 
Largest cities or towns in Empire of the Tao
2018 census
Rank Island Chain Pop.
Ein
Ein
Dajime
Dajime 		1 Ein Taoist Islands 11,090,518 Aoba
Aoba
Neshito
Neshito
2 Dajime Dajime Islands 6,108,345
3 Aoba Aoba Island 2,218,943
4 Neshito Taoist Islands 2,134,914
5 Burazo Taoist Islands 1,753,813
6 Kachi Dajime Islands 1,637,491
7 Takazaki Dajime Islands 1,511,944
8 Yokotori Aoba Island 1,491,813
9 Yugashina Taoist Islands 1,451,943
10 Entari Dajime Islands 1,389,415

Demographics

The total population of the Empire of the Tao is estimated to be in the range of 108 million people. The vast majority of the Tao's population is Taoist due to both historical reasons and the fact that the Tao has fairly strict immigration laws for people who are not Rhodeve, which are subsequently the third and fourth largest ethnic groups respectively. The Tao's large Podian population is thought to be a result of the Tao's cultural similarities to POD as it was, in fact, an ancient POD settlement at one time.

Religion

The religious demographics of the Taoist Empire.

  Taoism (73.1%)
  Bhuddism (12.8%)
  Protestant (4.2%)
  Sunni Islam (3.3%)
  Shinto (2.7%)
  Other or Athiest (3.9%)

The Empire has a predominantly Taoist population, the religion even holds very strong in the Tao in this modern era of falling religions; the Empire of the Tao could even named after Taoism.

There are other smaller religions in play in the Tao, most notably Buddhism. The exact reasoning for the Buddhist rise in the 40s is unknown, but it is speculated that a lack of "faith" in the Tao and unwillingness to follow it after the loss in the second world war, could have been the reason.

Government

The Empire of the Tao is a Constitutional Monarchy. Under its current constitution it is referred to as the "The Serene Empire of the Tao", however, it also notes that in all official documentation and references, it should be simply referred to as the "Empire of the Tao" or simply the "Tao". Its government is made up of four branches: Executive, Judicial, Legislative, Military. There is some controversy in the military having such a large part in the civilian lives of the Tao.

There are 6 levels to the Taoist governmental system: Local, City, Region, Island, Chain, and National. The Local level of the governmental system is usually made up of neighborhoods or city blocks and generally manages the safety regulations of its citizens. The City level administers the City Proper area, which is usually downtown and in some cases, chunks of outer suburban areas, city governments manage safety, pollution regulation, recreation, and primary public services. The region is made up of generally a large city and various surrounding suburbs, regions manage property taxes, agricultural regulation, auxiliary public services, small-scale corruption, and bribery in check and often monitor city and county governments. Island governments oversee national and provincial parks in their borders and manage all businesses in their borders. Chain governments incompass 2-10 islands and provide large-scale administration, most notably provincial economic policies and laws. The National government manages the entire Empire, it administers national policies and laws, national public services, national recreation, national territories and handles international relations.

Military

Main article: Taoist Armed Forces

The Empire of the Tao has four armed branches of the military: Army, Navy, Airforce, and Coast Guard. Each branch has a Royal Councilor which are appointed by the Emperor/Empress, but must qualify through military service in a said branch, each branch also has a Royal Advisor, who serves as a deputy, and is appointed by that branch's Royal Councilor, though all deputies must also qualify through military service. While each branch has its own Royal Councilor, there is also the Royal Military Councilor and the Royal Military Advisor, both of whom are appointed by the Crown, and may not have enlisted military service; this allows those from intelligence and law enforcement agencies to oversee Military Operations, should the Emperor/Empress see fit.

Each branch of the Military acts independently but answer to, and coordinate through, the Royal Military Councilor. None of the branches have the authority to make or declare war on their own, these actions must be initialized by the Emperor/Empress alone. Any international bases are under the command of the Taoist Armed Forces, as they are all classified as joint bases, even if there is only one branch occupying and holding operations there.

Economy

Empire of the Tao's national budget
Military
 
 31.7%
Education
 
 14%
Sience
 
 12%
Food & Agriculture
 
 11%
Transportation
 
 8%
Environment
 
 6%
Debt Interest
 
 5%
International Affairs
 
 4%
Public Benefits
 
 1.2%
Other
 
 7.1%

The Taoist Empire has a sprawling economy, a 2018 estimate put the GDP at somewhere around ₩5,121,904,000,000 or $5,736,532,480,000 with a flat tax rate of 11% on everything giving the Tao an estimated national budget of ₩563,409,440,000. Massive Taoist companies such as Yotota and Samusun are well known and have become a national and international idol for the level of quality Taoist industrial and electronics goods can be.

One of the largest industries in the Empire of the Tao is shipbuilding and naval architecture.

Economic history

Modern Tao's economic period is commonly believed to have started at some point in the "emergence era". Some of the surviving elements of the emergence era are roads and water transportation routes, as well as many colonial companies, which have become fully privatized over time, such as the Mikanan Strait Company. Many of today's enterprises were founded at the time, and Tao emerged as the most developed and westernized nations in Ophion. The period of overall economic growth from the 1950s to the 1970s has been called the Taoist miracle of re-emergence. Most people believe the term "re-emergence" signifies the Tao's economic and military strength is on a respectable and first world level. Tao averaged 6.9 percent growth in the 1950s-1970s, and 3.1 percent in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Agriculture

The Tao has a small agricultural industry, at least relative to what it used to be. Making up only about 5.3 percent of the Empire's GDP, compared to the late 40s and early 50s, when agriculture was one of the only industries keeping the Taoist economy afloat while the country was rebuilding. The majority of the Tao's agricultural production currently comes from cash crops, such as: natural rubber, coffee, bananas, and coconuts. The Tao does not produce much of its own agricultural products for domestic consumption, especially as food. While the Tao does produce somewhat large amounts of crops like: cashews, papayas, and tea, the majority of the production from the crops is exported to countries around the world.

Industry

The Empire's industrial sector makes up approximately 31.2% of its GDP. The Tao's major industries are motor vehicles, electronics, machine tools, metals, and ships, some major Japanese industrial companies include Yotota, Guun Inc., Wochika and Tao Heavy Industries.

The Empire of the Tao is the second largest automobile producer in the world and is home to Yotota, the world's second largest automobile company. The Taoist consumer electronics industry is often considered one of the strongest in the world. Despite facing competition from up-and-coming third world countries, the Taoist shipbuilding industry is expected to remain strong due to an increased focus on specialized, high-tech designs.

Services

The Tao's service sector accounts for about two-thirds of its total economic output. Banking, insurance, real estate, retailing, transportation, and telecommunications are all major industries, with companies such as Yotota Economics, Tao Airlines, Sakura Airlines, and Kikare Communications being some of the largest companies in the world.

Tourism

Izumo Palace, one of the most popular historical monuments in the Empire.

The Empire of the Tao attracted 25.86 million international tourists in 2017 and increased by 22.4% to attract 31.65 million international tourists in 2018. Tourism from abroad is one of the few businesses expected to see large amounts of growth in the Tao. Foreign visitors to the Tao have doubled in the last decade and reached 10 million people for the first time in 2012, led by an increase of Ophionic visitors.

One of the most popular city for tourists to visit is Dajime, often referred to as the "perfect city" due to its natural beauty and long tradition of being a stop for tourists, starting in the emergence era when Rhodeve sailors and tradesmen where looking for a place to rest and recuperate before making a long journey back home. Dajime, due to its coastal and economically-central location at the time made for a perfect suitor. Within 5 decades after the Rhodeve government seized control of the Tao, Dajime had embraced this concept and was widely known as the place to stop and rest in the Tao.

The Taoist government hopes to receive 40 million foreign tourists every year by 2020.

Infrastructure

Transportation

The Empire's road spending has been extensive. Its 1.2 million kilometers (0.75 million miles) of paved road are the main means of transportation.

Since privatization in 1962, dozens of Japanese railway companies compete in regional and local passenger transportation markets; major companies include Huntau Railways, Karitsura, and Aoban Rail. Some 175 high-speed trains connect major cities and Taoist trains are known for their safety and punctuality.

There are 223 airports in the Tao; the largest domestic airport, Sekai Airport in Dajime, is Ophion's busiest airport. The largest international gateways are Ein International Airport, Aoba International Airport, and Jiyū International Airport. The Port of Neshito is the country's largest and busiest port, accounting for 12 percent of the Empire's trade value.

Energy

A nuclear power plant located in Shintao.

The Empire of the Tao is one of the global leaders and largest investors into nuclear energy. While the Tao does not usually offer incentives to companies since 1982 the Tao has been offering incentives to companies making the switch to Nuclear energy. The Tao has 82 nuclear power plants which provide an estimated 89-93% of the Empire's electricity.

Because there is already such an extensive nuclear energy grid constructed in the Tao, it has had a hard time switching to renewable resources, though all of the federal environmental agencies in the Tao agree that renewable energy is extremely low on their list of priorities, largely because it is cleaner than solar energy, hydro energy, and geothermal energy. Wind energy is one of the only mainstream sources of renewable energy that is more efficient than nuclear. It is for these reasons that the Tap has not been making a large-scale transition to renewable energies because it is already one of the greenest nations on sunalaya.

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