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The [[Government of Candaria|Imperial Government]] sponsors three institutes: the [[Federal Institute of Technology of Kylesvar]], founded in 1731, the [[Federal University of Gracemeria]], founded in 1291 and the [[Sylvarinsa Federal Sports College]], founded in 1812, which is directly government-owned.
The [[Government of Candaria|Imperial Government]] sponsors three institutes: the [[Federal Institute of Technology of Kylesvar]], founded in 1731, the [[Federal University of Gracemeria]], founded in 1291 and the [[Sylvarinsa Federal Sports College]], founded in 1812, which is directly government-owned.


All universities possess a campus, rarely under 15,000 acres
All universities possess a campus, rarely under 15,000 acres, the system of campus was imported from Hesperia in 1817 and was made mandatory for all universities. They also imported clubs, mascots, university sports teams in multiple disciplines, university merchandise, university newspapers and information feeds and most importantly [[Demographics in Candaria#Foreign citizens|international students]]. Clubs are generally pretty homogenous among universities, yet some do stick out like the [[University of Syliera]] with the Micronations Club (Also known as the Micronations Committee). All universities also possess a mascot, merchandise and sports teams, especially in [[Wikipedia:Basketball|Basketball]], [[Wikipedia:Hockey|Hockey]], [[Wikipedia:Volleyball|Volleyball]], [[Wikipedia:Hornussen|Hornussen]], [[Wikipedia:Skiing|Skiing]] and [[Wikipedia:Swimming (sport)|Swimming]]. Compared to Hesperian universities, Candarian ones are more conservative, especially of traditions and values. Most of them possess a flag, and anthem, a uniform and a motto, which can bring more attachment to the university from students as they are part of something that is greater than themselves.
===Science===
===Science===
Candaria drives science in many fields including biology, geology, agrobiology, aerology, climatology and ecology. It birthed many [[Verlaine Prize]] laureates including [[Lyre Samvə̄r]], [[Kysnela Kutbagi]], [[Řijada Luvmel]], [[Sanko Ǩūfra]] and [[Varkōhe Južmaš]] received the [[Verlaine Science Prize]]. In total, 93 laureates across all fields have a relation to Candaria.
===Energy===
===Energy===
{{Main|Energy in Candaria}}
Candaria is the world leader in renewable energy. 100% of the electricity grid is produced by [[wikipedia:Renewable resource|renewable resources]]. Most of the energy supply [[wikipedia:Geothermal energy|geothermal energy]] provides 70% of the total energy supply, while [[wikipedia:Hydropower|hydropower]] provides about 25%, the last 5% are [[wikipedia:Fossil fuels|fossil fuels]] from imports such as oil products.
The Candarian Government plans to reach total [[wikipedia:Carbon neutrality|carbon neutrality]] by 2028. The main obstacle currently being international travel which still has to be provided by fossil fuels like oil or [[wikipedia:Liquified natural gas|liquified natural gas]].
In 2022, the total energy consumption in Candaria was about 314,700 GWh. [[Esvan National Energy]] provided most of the energy at about 73%, along with [[Kystan-East March Energy]] which provided 22%, the last 5% being fossil fuels, they were provided by international oil and liquified natural gas companies, as Candaria doesn't possess any oil fields.
===Transport===
===Transport===
{{Main|Transport in Candaria}}
Candaria possesses the second longest train system in the world, just after [[Musashi]], spanning over 132,727 kilometers, it is the densest train network on [[Borealia (Continent)|Borealia]] and carries over 1.29 billion passenger annually in 2022. It is mostly used by Candarians, but a lot of [[Hesperia|Hesperians]] and [[Pyria|Pyrians]] use it while travelling, the system being fully electrified and fares being very low. The entire network is maintained by the [[Candarian Federal Railways Company]] (KSV/CFR) which is completely government owned. Some [[List of Candarian transport operators|small companies]] exist for provincial-level travel, but are mostly funded by the federal government and operate generally in the more mountainous regions with [[wikipedia:Rack railway|rack railways]] but also smaller passenger trains. The entire country functions on the [[Borealia Track Standard System]] for rail, it is the same for passenger and fret, at 1,435 millimeters or 4 feet 8 1⁄2 inches. The longest trip goes from the town of [[West Point (Town)|West Point]] in the [[Black Reach (Province)|Province of Black Reach]] to the city of [[Vysmarna (City)|Vysmarna]] in the [[Silvervale (Province)|Province of Silvervale]] at 2,094 kilometers.
[[Kylesvar International Airport]] (KYL) is Candari's largest airport, both in area and passengers, at respectively 44.9 square kilometers (17.34 square miles) and over 15.6 million passengers in 2022. The second largest is [[Gracemeria Metropolitan International Airport]] (GME) at 35.7 square kilometers (13.78 square miles) and over 10.2 million passengers in 2022.
===Environment===
===Environment===
{{Main|Environment of Candaria}}
Candaria ranks first on the list of the best environmental records in the world, it was the initiator and first signatory of the [[Gracemeria Protocol]]. It maintains vers strict rules regarding the environment that are taught in schools and widely respect by the population.
They initiated one of the earliest anti-littering programs and recycling programs in recorded history, back in 1889, during the [[Industrial Revolution (Elezia)|Industrial Revolution]]. Today the country is considered by the [[General Commission for the Environment]] as the greenest country in the world. They recycle about 98% of recyclable materials, it also helps poorer countries in recycling, leading a group of countries through the [[Delkars Recycling Community Accords]], which is composed of multiple countries in the southern hemisphere.
Most garbages can be disposed through general waste management facilities, operating in small cities or bigger. They manage to make revenues using energy-producing incinerators. Most towns have their own garbage bags with the local seal on it, including some deep waste disposal wells where bags land. Garbage trucks pass through towns twice a week.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
===Religions===
{{Main|Demographics of Candaria|Kandari people|Crime in Candaria}}
===Ethnic Groups===
Candaria is considered as the most homogenous country in the world, both religiously and ethnically, as less than 0.1% of citizens are of foreign origin. The population, as of 2023, is about 21 million. The country has a very high birth rate at about 4.4 children per woman, it has been stable since 1885 and is on the upward trend even if very slow. The country has a maintained ageing population, most of them remain pretty fit however. They generally work up to the age of 80 to 85, which is above the age of retirement of 65 for men and women. The median age in Candaria is 32.6 years, being very stable since the Industrial Revolution.
===Immigration===
{{Main|Immigration to Candaria}}
According to the [[Bureau of Population and Immigration]] and as of 2023, Candaria is made up of 99.9% of [[Kandari people]], while the 0.1% is divided in a few ethnic groups which are for the most part from Borealia; [[Hesperia]] (0.04%), [[Pyria]] (0.03%), [[Denendeh]] (0.01%), [[Seqoyah]] (0.01%) and other smaller groups (0.01%), most of them from [[Atusia]] and [[Parthenia]]. Religions are very similar, 99.9% are folk religions (generally coming from the same [[Estherianism (Religion)|ancient religion]]), while the last 0.1% are a mix of Christianity, Judaism and other beliefs.
 
The country is generally considered to be very [[wikipedia:Xenophobia|xenophobic]], mostly due to the attempt of foreign citizens to create some religious structures that are not of local beliefs or attempt to convert the population. Attempted conversion is a problem and is heavily sanctioned by 6 years in prison or in some cases expulsion. It also fights off illegal immigration by extremely strict policies including heavy prison sentences or expulsion back to their country of origin by force. Candarians, after a poll, in a landslide majority wanted to keep the country extremely homogenous and consider most foreigners as barbarians due to the fact that most of them don't know about Candarian law. The government itself fights along with its citizens and enforces laws.
===Languages===
===Languages===
{{Main|Languages of Candaria}}
Candaria has one national language: [[Kandari languages|Kandari]], which is an isolate and spoken by 100% of the country, including foreigners, as it is a requirement for citizenship. Most provinces have their own language or dialect including 4 major ones: [[Ǩerāri language|Ǩerāri]], [[Keizāni language|Keizāni]], [[Feikari language|Feikari]] and [[Unþari language|Unþari]]. The government has prioritized the [[Kandari languages|Kandari language]] as the school language, but also insists on keeping dialects and languages alive, by funding classes on language study and insisting that parents speak local languages and dialects with their children. Other languages spoken are [[wikipedia:English language|Anglish]], [[Pyrian language|Pyrian]] and [[wikipedia:Tlingit language|Denendehese]]. About 61% of the Candarian population is able to speak [[wikipedia:English language|Anglish]] to a conversational extent and about 13% of them are completely fluent.
===Largest Cities===
===Largest Cities===
{{Main|List of cities in Candaria}}
{{Largest cities
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| city_1 = Kylesvar | div_1 = Whistlewood (Province){{!}}Whistlewood | pop_1 = 920,192| img_1 = ProvenceCityImage.jpg
| city_2 = Gracemeria | div_2 = Silver Creek (Province){{!}}Silver Creek | pop_2 = 761,482| img_2 = OreliaCityImage.jpg
| city_3 = Kismera | div_3 = Black Reach (Province){{!}}Black Reach | pop_3 = 412,291| img_3 = Kismera.jpg
| city_4 = Forsenila | div_4 = Forestine (Province){{!}}Forestine | pop_4 = 312,728| img_4 = Forsenila.jpg
| city_5 = Lykrania | div_5 = Valeria (Province){{!}}Valeria | pop_5 = 157,212
| city_6 = Vysmarna | div_6 = Silvervale (Province){{!}}Silvervale | pop_6 = 85,981
| city_7 = Levjen | div_7 = Black Reach (Province){{!}}Black Reach | pop_7 = 53,029
| city_8 = Asturan | div_8 = Black Reach (Province){{!}}Black Reach | pop_8 = 45,284
| city_9 = Kystan | div_9 = East March (Province){{!}}East March | pop_9 = 44,282
| city_10 = Lieri | div_10 = Dragon Peaks (Province){{!}}Dragon Peaks| pop_10 = 44,182
| city_11 = Rajka | div_11 = Wolf Realm (Province){{!}}Wolf Realm| pop_11 = 43,996
| city_12 = Landau | div_12 = Huntersward (Province){{!}}Huntersward| pop_12 = 43,726
| city_13 = Tvaren | div_13 = Northwake (Province){{!}}Northwake| pop_13 = 42,512
| city_14 = Efajigat | div_14 = Eastforge (Province){{!}}Eastforge| pop_14 = 42,341
| city_15 = Hajevno | div_15 = Riverforge (Province){{!}}Riverforge| pop_15 = 42,112
| city_16 = Vitoze | div_16 = Oakforge (Province){{!}}Oakforge| pop_16 = 42,019
| city_17 = Devarjan | div_17 = Lethamyr (Province){{!}}Lethamyr| pop_17 = 39,575
| city_18 = Sentlan | div_18 = Eagleridge (Province){{!}}Eagleridge| pop_18 = 36,281
| city_19 = Sinfras | div_19 = Ash Peak (Province){{!}}Ash Peak| pop_19 = 35,175
| city_20 = Lak-Nahma | div_20 = Elven Realm (Province){{!}}Elven Realm| pop_20 = 32,481
}}
==Health==
==Health==
==Culture==
==Culture==

Latest revision as of 00:21, 14 July 2024

United Provinces of Candaria
Aaǧukeerzan Kandar (KN)
KandarFlag.png
Flag
KandarCoA.png
Coat of arms
CapitalGracemeria
LargestLieri
Official languagesKandari
Recognised regional languagesKeizaani
Kyeraari
Feikari
Unthari
Other spoken languagesCommon
Ethnic groups
(2023)
99.9%: Kandari
0.1%: Others
Religion
(2023)
99.9%: Folk religions
0.1%: Others
Demonym(s)Kandari (Singular)
Kandarin (Plural)
GovernmentFederal theocratic absolute monarchy with a direct democracy
Mařgarēð IV
Ǩalvā XXV
Ševtsā Veltūyn
LegislatureKandari Federal Congress
Establishment
14000 BCE
• Battle of Velaun (Mythical)
5000 BCE
700 BCE
1413-1453
1620-1700
1853-1916
4 October 1920
Area
• 
1,683,612 km2 (650,046 sq mi)
Population
• 2023 estimate
21,372,062
• Density
12.7/km2 (32.9/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)2023 estimate
• Total
$905.937 billion
• Per capita
$42,388
GDP (nominal)2023 estimate
• Total
$1,549.153 billion
• Per capita
$72,485
Gini (2023)22.31
low
HDIIncrease 0.960
very high
CurrencyReasva (RSV)
Date formatDD/MM/YYYY
Driving sideright
Calling code+41
ISO 3166 codeKZ
Internet TLD.kd

History

The Long Night

Warring Provinces Periode

Unification War

Age of Sail

Industrial Revolution

New Candaria Deal

Geography

Climate

Environment

Urbanization

Government and Politics

Federal Congress

Royal Family

Direct Democracy

Administrative Divisions

Provinces

Cantons

Self-Administered Provinces

Foreign Relations

Military

Education and Science

School System

Education in Candaria is diverse as the Constitution of Candaria delegates the operation for the school system to the provinces. Public schools are the norm, private schools don't exist as they are prohibited by the law, most public schools are campuses where student from age 4 to 22 learn together in the same establishment. Most campuses feature municipality-funded cafeterias with low prices for students and a lot of activities exist aside from work. The Candarian School System prioritizes pedagogy and children with disabilities and other difficulties are given much more attention. A teacher requires at least a Bachelor's degree in pedagogy, a Federal Capacity Certificate or FCC and 6 years of experience in the domain they want to teach, but also an FCC in Teaching.

Primary and Secondary Education

The minimum age for school is about four years old and end at age 22, a total of 18 years of school divided into Primary or First Degree Education, which encompass the first nine years, and Secondary or Second Degree Education, which encompass the rest of their time in the establishment. Each Second Degree at their entry in Secondary Education is assigned as First Degree as their "Apprentice", the system is put in place to help First Degrees in case they have problems during classes or homework, it is also a good way for Second Degrees to learn how to be responsible of someone younger than them. The year system is divided in F1 to F9 for Primary and S1 to S9 for Secondary.

Tertiary Education

After mandatory school, students are able to go in three main paths, the first one is known as "Apprenticeship" which is a process where student will be working on their desired choice of career either in a school specialized in said career or do only part of it in school while the other part is done in a company where they can directly learn and where they can, sometimes, get hired if their work or grades are satisfying. The second one is vocational maturity which is a two to three year process where student are able to prepare for higher education like universities, at the end of their cursus they receive a Vocational Certificate or VC, which is required for most high education establishments like colleges, universities and other higher instances. The third, and considered the most prestigious, is the Military Academy, which is the military equivalent of universities, however with military discipline, they are tuition-free and government-funded like most universities. The only way to join is to be at least a Senior Sergeant or Senior Petty Officer in the Armed Forces with a recommendation from their regimental commander or squadron commander.

Higher Education

Candaria hosts 15 universities, 12 of which are managed at the Provincial level, they generally offer non-technical subjects. It ranked 7th on the 2022 Ranking of Elezian Higher Education Instances. The largest is the Federal Institute of Technology of Kylesvar in the Province of Whistlewood with around 31,000 students, 6,200 academic staff and 2,900 administrative staff in a campus of around 97 square kilometers, about 47.5 square miles or 23969.2 acres. Making it the 10th largest by enrollment and 2nd largest in area after the Providence Institute of Technology in Hesperia.

The Imperial Government sponsors three institutes: the Federal Institute of Technology of Kylesvar, founded in 1731, the Federal University of Gracemeria, founded in 1291 and the Sylvarinsa Federal Sports College, founded in 1812, which is directly government-owned.

All universities possess a campus, rarely under 15,000 acres, the system of campus was imported from Hesperia in 1817 and was made mandatory for all universities. They also imported clubs, mascots, university sports teams in multiple disciplines, university merchandise, university newspapers and information feeds and most importantly international students. Clubs are generally pretty homogenous among universities, yet some do stick out like the University of Syliera with the Micronations Club (Also known as the Micronations Committee). All universities also possess a mascot, merchandise and sports teams, especially in Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Hornussen, Skiing and Swimming. Compared to Hesperian universities, Candarian ones are more conservative, especially of traditions and values. Most of them possess a flag, and anthem, a uniform and a motto, which can bring more attachment to the university from students as they are part of something that is greater than themselves.

Science

Candaria drives science in many fields including biology, geology, agrobiology, aerology, climatology and ecology. It birthed many Verlaine Prize laureates including Lyre Samvə̄r, Kysnela Kutbagi, Řijada Luvmel, Sanko Ǩūfra and Varkōhe Južmaš received the Verlaine Science Prize. In total, 93 laureates across all fields have a relation to Candaria.

Energy

Candaria is the world leader in renewable energy. 100% of the electricity grid is produced by renewable resources. Most of the energy supply geothermal energy provides 70% of the total energy supply, while hydropower provides about 25%, the last 5% are fossil fuels from imports such as oil products.

The Candarian Government plans to reach total carbon neutrality by 2028. The main obstacle currently being international travel which still has to be provided by fossil fuels like oil or liquified natural gas.

In 2022, the total energy consumption in Candaria was about 314,700 GWh. Esvan National Energy provided most of the energy at about 73%, along with Kystan-East March Energy which provided 22%, the last 5% being fossil fuels, they were provided by international oil and liquified natural gas companies, as Candaria doesn't possess any oil fields.

Transport

Candaria possesses the second longest train system in the world, just after Musashi, spanning over 132,727 kilometers, it is the densest train network on Borealia and carries over 1.29 billion passenger annually in 2022. It is mostly used by Candarians, but a lot of Hesperians and Pyrians use it while travelling, the system being fully electrified and fares being very low. The entire network is maintained by the Candarian Federal Railways Company (KSV/CFR) which is completely government owned. Some small companies exist for provincial-level travel, but are mostly funded by the federal government and operate generally in the more mountainous regions with rack railways but also smaller passenger trains. The entire country functions on the Borealia Track Standard System for rail, it is the same for passenger and fret, at 1,435 millimeters or 4 feet 8 1⁄2 inches. The longest trip goes from the town of West Point in the Province of Black Reach to the city of Vysmarna in the Province of Silvervale at 2,094 kilometers.

Kylesvar International Airport (KYL) is Candari's largest airport, both in area and passengers, at respectively 44.9 square kilometers (17.34 square miles) and over 15.6 million passengers in 2022. The second largest is Gracemeria Metropolitan International Airport (GME) at 35.7 square kilometers (13.78 square miles) and over 10.2 million passengers in 2022.

Environment

Candaria ranks first on the list of the best environmental records in the world, it was the initiator and first signatory of the Gracemeria Protocol. It maintains vers strict rules regarding the environment that are taught in schools and widely respect by the population.

They initiated one of the earliest anti-littering programs and recycling programs in recorded history, back in 1889, during the Industrial Revolution. Today the country is considered by the General Commission for the Environment as the greenest country in the world. They recycle about 98% of recyclable materials, it also helps poorer countries in recycling, leading a group of countries through the Delkars Recycling Community Accords, which is composed of multiple countries in the southern hemisphere.

Most garbages can be disposed through general waste management facilities, operating in small cities or bigger. They manage to make revenues using energy-producing incinerators. Most towns have their own garbage bags with the local seal on it, including some deep waste disposal wells where bags land. Garbage trucks pass through towns twice a week.

Demographics

Candaria is considered as the most homogenous country in the world, both religiously and ethnically, as less than 0.1% of citizens are of foreign origin. The population, as of 2023, is about 21 million. The country has a very high birth rate at about 4.4 children per woman, it has been stable since 1885 and is on the upward trend even if very slow. The country has a maintained ageing population, most of them remain pretty fit however. They generally work up to the age of 80 to 85, which is above the age of retirement of 65 for men and women. The median age in Candaria is 32.6 years, being very stable since the Industrial Revolution.

Immigration

According to the Bureau of Population and Immigration and as of 2023, Candaria is made up of 99.9% of Kandari people, while the 0.1% is divided in a few ethnic groups which are for the most part from Borealia; Hesperia (0.04%), Pyria (0.03%), Denendeh (0.01%), Seqoyah (0.01%) and other smaller groups (0.01%), most of them from Atusia and Parthenia. Religions are very similar, 99.9% are folk religions (generally coming from the same ancient religion), while the last 0.1% are a mix of Christianity, Judaism and other beliefs.

The country is generally considered to be very xenophobic, mostly due to the attempt of foreign citizens to create some religious structures that are not of local beliefs or attempt to convert the population. Attempted conversion is a problem and is heavily sanctioned by 6 years in prison or in some cases expulsion. It also fights off illegal immigration by extremely strict policies including heavy prison sentences or expulsion back to their country of origin by force. Candarians, after a poll, in a landslide majority wanted to keep the country extremely homogenous and consider most foreigners as barbarians due to the fact that most of them don't know about Candarian law. The government itself fights along with its citizens and enforces laws.

Languages

Candaria has one national language: Kandari, which is an isolate and spoken by 100% of the country, including foreigners, as it is a requirement for citizenship. Most provinces have their own language or dialect including 4 major ones: Ǩerāri, Keizāni, Feikari and Unþari. The government has prioritized the Kandari language as the school language, but also insists on keeping dialects and languages alive, by funding classes on language study and insisting that parents speak local languages and dialects with their children. Other languages spoken are Anglish, Pyrian and Denendehese. About 61% of the Candarian population is able to speak Anglish to a conversational extent and about 13% of them are completely fluent.

Largest Cities

 
Largest cities in Candaria
Candarian Federal Statistical Office (FSO), Kylesvar, 2022
Rank Province Pop. Rank Province Pop.
Kylesvar
Kylesvar
Gracemeria
Gracemeria
1 Kylesvar Whistlewood 920,192 11 Rajka Wolf Realm 43,996 Kismera
Kismera
Forsenila
Forsenila
2 Gracemeria Silver Creek 761,482 12 Landau Huntersward 43,726
3 Kismera Black Reach 412,291 13 Tvaren Northwake 42,512
4 Forsenila Forestine 312,728 14 Efajigat Eastforge 42,341
5 Lykrania Valeria 157,212 15 Hajevno Riverforge 42,112
6 Vysmarna Silvervale 85,981 16 Vitoze Oakforge 42,019
7 Levjen Black Reach 53,029 17 Devarjan Lethamyr 39,575
8 Asturan Black Reach 45,284 18 Sentlan Eagleridge 36,281
9 Kystan East March 44,282 19 Sinfras Ash Peak 35,175
10 Lieri Dragon Peaks 44,182 20 Lak-Nahma Elven Realm 32,481

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