Marzstra

The Marzstran Republic Maerzsti Vabariik
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'Motto: '"Inimesed on võim." "The people are the power."
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Capital and largest city	Metloss
Official languages	Common Marzstran
Ethnic groups	Marzstrans (77%) Riamese (15%) Unknown/Unidentified (8%).
Demonym(s)	Marzstran
Government	Unitary Parliamentary Republic
• Ülemjuhataja	Helle Magi
• Peaminister	Priidu Kross
• Regionaalminister	Andrus Lill Meeme Padar Lii Aare Ranno Kass Kaili Kask
Legislature	Parliament (Parlament)
• Upper house	Senate (Senat)
• Lower house	Chamber of Deputies (Maerzstiesindajatekoda)
Area
• Total	1,386 km2 (535 sq mi)
Population
• 2022 estimate	635 142
• 2017 census	632,492.
• Density	461/km2 (1,194.0/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2017 estimate
• Total	23,554,634,572
• Per capita	37,241
GDP (nominal)	2017 estimate
• Total	14,614,360,152
• Per capita	23 106
Gini (2020)	22.8 low
HDI (2021)	0.847 very high
Currency	Merzin (MRN)
Time zone	UTC+7
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+83
ISO 3166 code	MZR
Internet TLD	.MR

Marzstra (officially The Marzstran Republic) is an island country located on the meeting point between the Astariax, Northern and Elstemv tectonic plates and in the middle of the Paisi Ocean. It covers an area of 1,372 km2 (530 sq mi) with a hilly landscape and temperate oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Metloss, with a population of about 232 thousand inhabitants.

Etymology

The name for Marzstra likely comes from the name of the native Finno-Urgic tribe, which already inhabited the island when the Riamese came, however, there is no clear origin, and this is only a speculation.

Language

Marzstra uses Common and Marzstran as it’s official languages. Both of these are widely spoken, however Marzstran is more used.

History

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Geography

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Government and politics

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Subdivisions

Valitsalad

Map of Valitsalad

Marzstra is divided into 5 Valitsalad (Governmental areas). These are: Läänala, Lõuneskosala, Põhjaskosa, Kaguosa and Kirdeosa. Each of these is represented by its own Regionaalminister (Regional minister). The capital is not its own Valitsalad, instead, it is located in Põhjaskosa. Valitsalad have the most autonomy out of all the subdivisions, as they get to decide local infrastructure projects, local environmental policy, local economy, etc. However, these decisions can be overruled by any institution with higher governing power than Valitsalad.

Riigid

Valitsalad are further divided into Riigid (Counties). Each Valitsalad consists of 5-7 Riigid. Riigid have small autonomy, and only make small and mostly unimportant decisions.

Culture

Cuisine

Marzstran cuisine offers a wide range of meals, including vegetarian (but not vegan) options. Insects and worms are a common theme, but so is beef, pork and chicken. Marzstran cuisine often includes potatoes, rice or vegetables as they were widely available during The Terrible famine, which has influenced Marzstran cuisine.

Praetudussid

Praetudussid (Fried worms) is a common Marzstran dish that become popular during the Kohutav näljahäda (The Terrible famine). It consists of fried rice, fried mealworms, and vegetables.

It is very popular among tourists who visit Marzstra, due to how uncommon and "bizzare" it is to outsiders. It tastes like popcorn or shrimp with fried rice and vegetables.

A modern version of Praetudussid.

Military

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Economy

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Demographics

Education and healthcare

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Transportation

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