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Taraest was declared following the end of the [[Taraest Reunification Wars|Blujan-Meldair War]]. Which saw the Kingdom of Meldair added to the Kingdom of Blujan which declared the nation of Taraest. Taraest sought to unify all {{wp|Romanian_language|Taraesti}} speaking peoples, but as the country expanded numerous ethnic groups were incorporated into the country. The country joined the [[Galene League]], during the [[First_Great_War_(Levilion)|First Great War]] being defeated alongside its allies in 1914 and being reduced to its modern borders. The defeat during the conflict and the harsh conditions imposed led to the brief [[Taraestan Civil War]] between 1914 and 1915, which saw King Nicolae IV abdicate and declare Taraest a Republic. Taraest would enter the [[Second_Great_War_(Levilion)|Secong Great War]] in 1941 following [[Tyrnica]]n entry into the conflict, in opposition of [[Palia]], and [[Lanzism]]. Following victory in the conflict, Taraest remained uncommitted to foreign alliances declaring its general intention to support democracy and maintain neutrality, renouncing all claims to pre-Great War borders in 1973. Taraest has embraced the concept of {{wp|Neutral_country#Armed_neutrality|Armed neutrality}}, since the 1970's. | Taraest was declared following the end of the [[Taraest Reunification Wars|Blujan-Meldair War]]. Which saw the Kingdom of Meldair added to the Kingdom of Blujan which declared the nation of Taraest. Taraest sought to unify all {{wp|Romanian_language|Taraesti}} speaking peoples, but as the country expanded numerous ethnic groups were incorporated into the country. The country joined the [[Galene League]], during the [[First_Great_War_(Levilion)|First Great War]] being defeated alongside its allies in 1914 and being reduced to its modern borders. The defeat during the conflict and the harsh conditions imposed led to the brief [[Taraestan Civil War]] between 1914 and 1915, which saw King Nicolae IV abdicate and declare Taraest a Republic. Taraest would enter the [[Second_Great_War_(Levilion)|Secong Great War]] in 1941 following [[Tyrnica]]n entry into the conflict, in opposition of [[Palia]], and [[Lanzism]]. Following victory in the conflict, Taraest remained uncommitted to foreign alliances declaring its general intention to support democracy and maintain neutrality, renouncing all claims to pre-Great War borders in 1973. Taraest has embraced the concept of {{wp|Neutral_country#Armed_neutrality|Armed neutrality}}, since the 1970's. | ||
Taraest is a {{wp|developed country}}, with a {{wp|World Bank high-income economy|high-income}} advanced economy; ranking very high in the {{wp|Human Development Index}}. The [[sovereign state]] is a democratic {wp|Unitary}}, {{wp|/Semi-presidential_system|Semi-Presidential}} {{wp|representative republic|republic}} | |||
divided into 8 provinces. It has a population of 20.5 million. Taraest has consistently ranked highly in international rankings for quality of life, education, and freedom of the press. | |||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
Taraest comes from the Taraesti words for "Land of the East" ''Tara'' meaning land, and ''Est'' meaning {{wp|East}}. The name itself was given to the region during the [[Sabarine Empire|First Sabarine Empire]] as a general name in the region. The Sabarine name was ''Oriens terra'', which eventually came to be Taraest. During reunification the name Taraest was selected as it connected the country with its imperial roots, along with bringing forth the nation of a single Taraestan nation having been established during the imperial control of the country. | Taraest comes from the Taraesti words for "Land of the East" ''Tara'' meaning land, and ''Est'' meaning {{wp|East}}. The name itself was given to the region during the [[Sabarine Empire|First Sabarine Empire]] as a general name in the region. The Sabarine name was ''Oriens terra'', which eventually came to be Taraest. During reunification the name Taraest was selected as it connected the country with its imperial roots, along with bringing forth the nation of a single Taraestan nation having been established during the imperial control of the country. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Middle-Ages === | |||
[[File:Geza-ChroniconPictum.jpg|thumb|right|King Velov II]] | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
== Government == | == Government == | ||
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Taraest is a {{wp|Unitary}}, {{wp|Semi-presidential_system|Semi-Presidential}}, {{wp|representative republic|Republic}}. Taraests constitution dates back to the abolition of the Monarchy in 1915, when it became a representative republic. Taraest had become a {{wp|Constitutional monarchy}} in 1891, after the country faced possible uprising in opposition to the Monarchy. It remained a {{wp|Parliamentary republic}} until 1965 when it voted to turn the mostly ceremonial [[President of Taraest|President]] into a directly elected position with various powers. The country has been characterized for its stability and functionality. The country is governed on the basis of a multi-party democratic system and the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government legislative, executive and judicial branches. | Taraest is a {{wp|Unitary}}, {{wp|Semi-presidential_system|Semi-Presidential}}, {{wp|representative republic|Republic}}. Taraests constitution dates back to the abolition of the Monarchy in 1915, when it became a representative republic. Taraest had become a {{wp|Constitutional monarchy}} in 1891, after the country faced possible uprising in opposition to the Monarchy. It remained a {{wp|Parliamentary republic}} until 1965 when it voted to turn the mostly ceremonial [[President of Taraest|President]] into a directly elected position with various powers. The country has been characterized for its stability and functionality. The country is governed on the basis of a multi-party democratic system and the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government legislative, executive and judicial branches. | ||
It is a {{wp|Semi-presidential_system|Semi-Presidential}} republic where executive functions are held by both the [[President of Taraest|President]] and the [[Prime-Minister of Taraest|Prime-Minister]]. The President is elected directly through universal adult suffrage to serve a 4 year term. The Prime Minister is a sitting member of the legislature, with the decision on who to name as Prime Minister resting solely within the President. The Prime Minister serves at the will of both the president and the legislature, as they can be removed by the president or through a {{wp|Motion_of_no_confidence|vote of no confidence}} through the legislature. The President by law is mandated sole control of foreign policy, and the armed forces. Both the president and the prime minister along with their cabinet dividing the remaining responsibilities as seen fit. The current President is [[Cosmina Banica]], and current Prime-Minister is [[Andrei Vaduva]]. | It is a {{wp|Semi-presidential_system|Semi-Presidential}} republic where executive functions are held by both the [[President of Taraest|President]] and the [[Prime-Minister of Taraest|Prime-Minister]]. The President is elected directly through universal adult suffrage to serve a 4 year term. The Prime Minister is a sitting member of the legislature, with the decision on who to name as Prime Minister resting solely within the President. The Prime Minister serves at the will of both the president and the legislature, as they can be removed by the president or through a {{wp|Motion_of_no_confidence|vote of no confidence}} through the legislature. The President by law is mandated sole control of foreign policy, and the armed forces. Both the president and the prime minister along with their cabinet dividing the remaining responsibilities as seen fit. The current President is [[Cosmina Banica]], and the current Prime-Minister is [[Andrei Vaduva]]. | ||
The Legislative branch is the {{wp|unicameral}} Camera Cetăţenilor (Chamber of Citizens). It is composed of 235 seats, 205 seats are elected by {{wp|First past the post}} elections based in 205 constituencies of 100,000 people each, with an additional 30 seats elected by a national {{wp|Closed-party List}}. Members of the Chamber are called Delegati (Delegates), and serve 4 year terms, for a maximum of 2 consecutive terms and 4 total terms. | |||
The Judicial branch, consists of the Taraest Supreme Court of Justice, as its highest court of appeal, consisting of 11 elected judges that serve for 9 years. The judges are elected by the Chamber. Judges are appointed by the Prime-Minister in all subsequent courts with provincial governors nominating judges to represent lower courts. The Judicial branch is guaranteed liberty and freedom in its decisions, the Judicial branch can preside over all laws enacted by the chamber, and actions of the Executive. | |||
Taraestan politics are dominated by two major parties, the {{wp|Christian Democrat}} {{wp|center-right}} [[Popular Movement (Taraest)|Popular Movement]], and the {{wp|center-left}} [[Social Democratic Party )Taraest|Social Democratic Party]]. Both parties have held all President and Prime-Minister positions since the 1970’s. The current President and Prime-Minister belong to the Popular Movement, although they do not control a majority in the Chamber. | |||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
=== Agriculture === | === Agriculture === | ||
[[File:Harvest of 2011 - Secerisul din 2011 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|right|Harvesting of {{wp|Wheat}} north of Zlatla]] | [[File:Harvest of 2011 - Secerisul din 2011 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|right|Harvesting of {{wp|Wheat}} north of Zlatla]] | ||
-Wine (Steal Croatias) | |||
-Wheat | |||
-Olive Oil | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
=== Cities === | === Cities === |
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Republic of Taraest Republica Taraest | |
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Motto: "Forță, unitate și ordine. Acestea sunt cuvintele noastre." "Strength, Unity, and Order. Those are our words." | |
Capital and largest city | Terenzare |
Recognised national languages | Taraesti !Croatian !Dutch !Greek |
Ethnic groups | Taraestans 65% !Croatians 15% !Dutch 10% Others 10% |
Religion (2020) | Apostolic Perendism (63%) Irreligious (20%) Morism (7%) Other (10%) |
Demonym(s) | Taraestan |
Government | Unitary, Semi-Presidential republic |
Cosmina Banica | |
Andrei Vaduva | |
Legislature | Taraestan Congress |
Establishment | |
• Unification of Taraest | April 14, 1847 |
• End of the Monarchy | July 12, 1915 |
Area | |
• Total | [convert: invalid number] |
Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 20,532,246 |
• 2020 census | 20,460,628 |
• Density | [convert: invalid number] |
GDP (PPP) | xxx estimate |
• Total | $809,381,137,320 (xxx) |
• Per capita | $39,420 (xxx) |
GDP (nominal) | xxx estimate |
• Total | xxx |
• Per capita | xxx |
HDI (xxx) | xxx Error: Invalid HDI value |
Currency | Belani (B) |
Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +502 |
Taraest officially the Republic of Taraest (Taraesti: Republica Taraest) is a sovereign state in Central Auressia. It borders XXX to the north, XXX to the east, Hemetrian Sea to the south, XXX to the west. It has a predominantly temperate-continental climate, and an area of xxxx, with a population of around 20.5 million. Its capital and largest city is Terenzare, and other major cities include Talpa, Navodari, and Zlatla.
Taraest was declared following the end of the Blujan-Meldair War. Which saw the Kingdom of Meldair added to the Kingdom of Blujan which declared the nation of Taraest. Taraest sought to unify all Taraesti speaking peoples, but as the country expanded numerous ethnic groups were incorporated into the country. The country joined the Galene League, during the First Great War being defeated alongside its allies in 1914 and being reduced to its modern borders. The defeat during the conflict and the harsh conditions imposed led to the brief Taraestan Civil War between 1914 and 1915, which saw King Nicolae IV abdicate and declare Taraest a Republic. Taraest would enter the Secong Great War in 1941 following Tyrnican entry into the conflict, in opposition of Palia, and Lanzism. Following victory in the conflict, Taraest remained uncommitted to foreign alliances declaring its general intention to support democracy and maintain neutrality, renouncing all claims to pre-Great War borders in 1973. Taraest has embraced the concept of Armed neutrality, since the 1970's.
Taraest is a developed country, with a high-income advanced economy; ranking very high in the Human Development Index. The sovereign state is a democratic {wp|Unitary}}, Semi-Presidential republic divided into 8 provinces. It has a population of 20.5 million. Taraest has consistently ranked highly in international rankings for quality of life, education, and freedom of the press.
Etymology
Taraest comes from the Taraesti words for "Land of the East" Tara meaning land, and Est meaning East. The name itself was given to the region during the First Sabarine Empire as a general name in the region. The Sabarine name was Oriens terra, which eventually came to be Taraest. During reunification the name Taraest was selected as it connected the country with its imperial roots, along with bringing forth the nation of a single Taraestan nation having been established during the imperial control of the country.
History
Middle-Ages
Geography
Government
Taraest is a Unitary, Semi-Presidential, Republic. Taraests constitution dates back to the abolition of the Monarchy in 1915, when it became a representative republic. Taraest had become a Constitutional monarchy in 1891, after the country faced possible uprising in opposition to the Monarchy. It remained a Parliamentary republic until 1965 when it voted to turn the mostly ceremonial President into a directly elected position with various powers. The country has been characterized for its stability and functionality. The country is governed on the basis of a multi-party democratic system and the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government legislative, executive and judicial branches.
It is a Semi-Presidential republic where executive functions are held by both the President and the Prime-Minister. The President is elected directly through universal adult suffrage to serve a 4 year term. The Prime Minister is a sitting member of the legislature, with the decision on who to name as Prime Minister resting solely within the President. The Prime Minister serves at the will of both the president and the legislature, as they can be removed by the president or through a vote of no confidence through the legislature. The President by law is mandated sole control of foreign policy, and the armed forces. Both the president and the prime minister along with their cabinet dividing the remaining responsibilities as seen fit. The current President is Cosmina Banica, and the current Prime-Minister is Andrei Vaduva.
The Legislative branch is the unicameral Camera Cetăţenilor (Chamber of Citizens). It is composed of 235 seats, 205 seats are elected by First past the post elections based in 205 constituencies of 100,000 people each, with an additional 30 seats elected by a national Closed-party List. Members of the Chamber are called Delegati (Delegates), and serve 4 year terms, for a maximum of 2 consecutive terms and 4 total terms.
The Judicial branch, consists of the Taraest Supreme Court of Justice, as its highest court of appeal, consisting of 11 elected judges that serve for 9 years. The judges are elected by the Chamber. Judges are appointed by the Prime-Minister in all subsequent courts with provincial governors nominating judges to represent lower courts. The Judicial branch is guaranteed liberty and freedom in its decisions, the Judicial branch can preside over all laws enacted by the chamber, and actions of the Executive.
Taraestan politics are dominated by two major parties, the Christian Democrat center-right Popular Movement, and the center-left Social Democratic Party. Both parties have held all President and Prime-Minister positions since the 1970’s. The current President and Prime-Minister belong to the Popular Movement, although they do not control a majority in the Chamber.
Economy
Agriculture
-Wine (Steal Croatias) -Wheat -Olive Oil
Demographics
Cities
It was discovered that 75.2% of the population lived in urban areas in 2020, this percentage is the highest in the history of the conflict, with just the 10 largest cities accounting for 37.64% of the total population and almost half of all urban populations. Terenzare is the capital and the largest city in Taraest, with a population of over 1.96 million in 2020. Its larger urban zone has a population of almost 3.1 million. Another 27 cities have a population of over 100,000, with Talpa having a population of 1.67 million people, Navodari holds a population of over 850,000, Zlatla having over 700,000 people, and Melchi 615,000 thousand people. The country has seen increasing urbanization for over a century, in 1921 only 19% of the population lived in urban areas, primarily Terenzare and Talpa.
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# | Settlement | Population |
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1 | Terenzare | 1,962,671 | |||||
2 | Talpa | 1,672,821 | |||||
3 | Navodari | 852,728 | |||||
4 | Zlatla | 701,961 | |||||
5 | Melchi | 615,178 | |||||
6 | Olteni | 572,731 | |||||
7 | Liessti | 521,903 | |||||
6 | Saucani | 439,627 | |||||
9 | Rast | 362,731 | |||||
10 | Bistret | 295,013 |