Celesterra

Celesterran Empire
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Motto: "Отдайте пустоте и получите вознаграждение" (Celesterran) "Give to the void and be rewarded"
Anthem: "Blessed be the void"
Capital and	Mitsle
Official languages	Celesterran
Recognised regional languages	Borlish
Ethnic groups (2021)	91.5% White Celesterran 8.5% Other
Religion (2021)	(Official) Order Of The Void (10%) Followers Of The Void (76%) Athiest 13% Other 1%
Demonym(s)	Celesterran
Government	Monarchy
• Glorious Void Envoy	Alexander Reigh
• HE	Vacant
Legislature	The House Of Dignity
Population
• 2023 estimate	505,318,721 (2nd)
• 2021 census	501,900,000
GDP (PPP)	2021 estimate
• Total	$31,117 Trillion
• Per capita	$61,000
GDP (nominal)	2021 estimate
• Total	$15,558 Trillion (2nd)
• Per capita	$31,000
Gini (2021)	41.3 medium
HDI (2021)	0.89 very high
Currency	Credits (C)
Date format	DD/MM/YYYY
Driving side	left
Calling code	+44
Internet TLD	.CO.CE

Celesterra, officially the Empire of Celesterra, is a country in Saurth.

Etymology and terminology

The adjectives "Celesterran" or “Celes” are commonly used to refer to matters relating to Celesterra and is used in law to refer to Celesterran citizenship and matters to do with nationality. People of Celesterra use a number of different terms to describe their national identity and may identify themselves as being Celesterran, Celes, Borlish (People From Borland) and Naarman (People from Naarmer) or as having a combination of different national identities. The official designation for a citizen of Celesterra is "Celesterran citizen".

Culture

Gender Tradition

Celesterra is built upon a patriarchal society where men hold much more power than women. This can be seen in lower levels of society as mostly men go to work while women stay home and watch over children and look after the house. Not only this, but women are not allowed to enter the military and some police forces. In the middle classes women also take on this same role. However, in the upper classes, women are used as bargaining chips for alliances between kingdoms within Celesterra and sometimes even outside of Celesterra. It is also tradition that a man and woman must be bound together in marriage before the void before having children, in the lower classes this is mostly ignored, in middle classes those who ignore this are shunned and in the upper classes you absolutely must be married to have children. Although that is not to say that you must be celibate before marriage, you just must not have children. Marriage is an unequal partnership and allows the man in the relationship to take control. Divorce is allowed but is mostly frowned upon as monogamy is encouraged.

Food/Drink

Celesterra is the largest producer of strawberries and one of the largest producers of potatoes in the world, Strawberries and potatoes are among some of the most consumed foods in Celesterran culture and are widely enjoyed around the country making them a staple food in Celesterra that has become synonymous with the culture. Celesterra is a large exporter of strawberries and potatoes although much of the production is consumed domestically.

Titles/Classes

The Glorious Void Envoy/The Envoy (Emperor)
Hand Of The Envoy (Prime Minister)
Void King (Local King)
Void Duke (Local Duke)
Void Baron (Local Baron)
Void Viscount (Local Viscount)

Geography And Climate

In general, Celesterra has four main climate types: warm, moderate, arid, and freezing, all determined by the expanse across latitude, range in altitude, and relief features. Although the most populated areas are generally temperate. Celesterra has an exceptional amount of climate diversity, ranging from temperate in the south to almost polar in the far north. Consequently, there is a wide variety of biomes in the country, including temperate forests, semi-arid and arid regions, temperate plains and Tundras in the north. The average annual precipitation ranges from 150 millimetres (6 in) in the driest parts of Celesterra to over 2,000 millimetres (79 in) in some parts of the country. Mean annual temperatures range from 13°C in the far south to -10 °C in the north.

Government and politics

The Celesterran constitution is uncodified and consists of a collection of Statute Laws, International Treaties, Authoritative Works and Conventions. The Void Envoy Holds Soverignity and appoints the executive, he holds all lawmakig powers and devolves some of his powers to the house of dignity to help him make decision. The House Of Dignity is the Judiciary aswell as the Legislative and also contains parts of the Executive, The House Of Dignity is also the highest court of appeal in the Empire, acting as a kind of Supreme Court. In accordance with the Sovereignty of the Emperor, he has power to make or unmake laws, and to devolve powers or remove devolved powers as he sees fit. All power within the empire comes from the Emperor and can be removed at his will. The House Of Dignity consists of people appointed by the Emperor and acts as a de facto powerless Legislative branch (aswell as Judiciary). The House debates laws out forward by the Emperor or his cabinet and votes on whether the law should be passed or not. The Emperor can completely ignore the vote or skip this stage altogether, but often listens to the house as they are well educated and experienced individuals who help him in running the country.

Economy

Celesterra has limited welfare systems to protect those who are able to work but are temporarily unemployed aswell as supporting those who have children and do work but don’t earn enough to support themselves and their family.

Infrastructure

Transportation infrastructure is critical for connecting different parts of the country, facilitating the movement of goods and people, and enabling trade. Motorways and roads are essential for transportation of goods and people within the country, and the government often ensures that they are well-maintained and well-connected. Railways are also essential for transporting heavy goods and raw materials across long distances aswell as to allow workers to commute, and the government is investing in high-speed rail to improve transport efficiency. As of right now Celesterra contains one of the largest railway networks in Saurth. Air transport is necessary to connect the country's major cities and remote areas and is fairly extensive in celesterra. Communication infrastructure is also critical for coordinating production and distribution across the country. The government is investing in fiber-optic networks and satellite communication systems to provide high-speed internet and improve connectivity across the country to improve the logistics that are so vital with a centrally planned economy. Telephone lines and radio networks are extensive and also very important for communication between different regions of the country. Energy infrastructure is a key area of investment, the country generates enough power to support the needs of its large population and industries. The government invests in a range of energy sources, including fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Nuclear power is also be a viable option which is increasing in its use and replacing some other forms of energy. Water supply infrastructure is also essential in Celesterra. The government ensures that there is enough water supply to meet the needs of the population and industries, particularly in areas where water scarcity is a concern. Large-scale water storage and distribution systems, such as dams and reservoirs are extensive to supply the large population. In addition to these key areas of investment, the government also invests in other types of infrastructure, such as healthcare facilities, schools, and housing. These investments are critical for ensuring that the working population is healthy, educated, and well-housed. The government does this by providing free education up to the age of 16, with higher education being mostly limited to the upper classes by price. Healthcare is also free for children under the age of 16 and the working population, to ensure that the population is well cared for and able to work which reduces the amount of sick days. Housing is free for working age people who are temporarily unemployed, those with children are prioritised. However, if people are able to work and don't without a valid reason then all of these things are denied to them and they are branded "lazy" and refused help, also if you are older or disabled the state sees you as useless and doesn’t bother to invest into keeping you alive.

People

Void Envoy Nicholas III 1870-1899
Voud Envoy Alexei 1899-1940
Void Envoy Ivan III 1940-1950
Void Envoy Nicholas IV 1950-2003
Void Envoy Alexander 2003-Present