Factbook of the Unified City-States of Tsvarchi + Q&A
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:19 pm
COMPREHENSIVE RE-WRITE IN PROGRESS.
Tsvarchi
The area now known as Tsvarchi has been inhabited since about 4700 BCE, with the founding of the City-State of Darkaan around 4650 BCE, the City-State of Atrulia in 4638, the City-State of Cuerak in 4622, the City-State of Taerak in 4612, the City-State of Rikiyan in 4601, and the City-State of Estakuri in 4598.
Around 4601 the City-State of Darkaan and the City-State of Atrulia developed a lucrative trade route, bolstered by the good relationship the Kings of the respective city-states had. Over the next decade, in 4589, King Tizutri Darkaan and King Stahnasuk Atrulia wed, uniting the two city-states under a single banner, creating the dual-monarchy via the Declaration of Unification.
In 4578 the City-State of Cuerak sent a messenger to Darkaan-Atrulia, demanding restitution for the alleged actions of a Darkaan-Atrulian villager, which said the villager raped a Cuerakian woman. The dual-monarchy responded with a firm denial of the claims, which prompted the Cuerakian King to make a formal declaration of war. The Cuerakian warriors descended on the City-State, but the might of Darkaan-Atrulia was too much, and they held back the invasion. After the Cuerakian retreat, the dual-monarchy planned a comprehensive and bold attack on the Cuerakian city-state, defeating the Cuerakian soldiers, toppling the monarchy, and annexing the country.
Over the next 300 years the city-states of Taerak (4572), Estakuri (4522), and Rikiyan (4278) would voluntarily join Darkaan-Atrulia, and in 4243 the Cuerakian monarchy was restored after the Treaty of Vakiria was signed. Unfortunately the new freedom of the Cuerakian civilization was met with resistance against the Council of Six by a sigifnicant portion of Cuerakians which didn't approve of the establishment; an event that elevated so drastically that it sparked what would be known as the Triad Wars; a series of civil wars and unrest which started in early 4231. The next 58 years between 4231-4173 would be riddled with three civil wars, and untold amounts of civil strife, with racial tensions at an all time high when Cuerakian and Darkaanian-Atrulian relations were at their worst.
In 2191 the loose terms of the constituent city-states became a single entity, with executive decisions invested in a single, elected monarch. This turn of events also triggered the creation of the Grand Senate, which in modern times is known as the Royal Legislature, and the Royal Council, the executive monarch's cabinet. The signing of the Declaration of Foundation solidified the deal, creating the Unified City-States of Tsvarchi.
The signing of the Declaration of Foundation would be the beginning of a long string of prosperity and growth, with the economy of Tsvarchi reaching L600 trillion in early 2011 CE, as well as the nation reaching a milestone 13 billion people, in the 4202 years since foundation. The modern era is known for the vast urbanization of the city-state starting in the late 1800s, when the landscape of the city-state began to change from swaths of jungle and plains to a series of towering skyscrapers.
Tsvarchi vs. Maraque
Tsvarchi consists solely of the unified city-states of Darkaan, Atrulia, Cuerak, Estakuri, Taerak, Rikiyan, Stahnasuk-Tizutri, and the relatively unknown Zerake. It is the 'mainland' of the overall Kingdom, which includes the aforementioned nine boroughs, and 25 overseas territories.
Population
Ethnicity
As of the 2010 national census 41% of Tsvarchivans identified as foreign born, versus 59% native born; up 3% from the 38% reported in the 2000 national census, continuing the trend of immigration contributing more to the national population than native births. The Advisory of Internal Affairs estimates that native born Tsvarchivans will be a minority of the overall population in the next decade if immigration continues to rise at its current rate.
Life expectancy
The average life expectancy of the average Tsvarchivan is 84.68 years; 83.43 for males, 85.93 for females. The high life expectancy can be attributed to Tsvarchi's robust and well funded healthcare system, which places an emphasis on preventative care, as well as the overall healthy eating habits of Tsvarchivans and their active lifestyles.
Sex and gender
As of the 2010 national census 51.3% of respondants claimed to be female, while 48.6% claimed to be male, and 0.1% claimed to be other. This is based on public birth records and any changes of gender that occured in 2009. As far as sex goes, 49.3% were born female, 50.4% were born male, and 0.3% were born without a clearly defined sex.
Immigration policy
Tsvarchi has maintained a open border policy for the entirety of its 4202 year existence, abiding by the long held belief that Tsvarchi is to be shared and that people should not be denied the opportunity to create a life for themselves and their family. While undocumented immigrants are not illegal, documentation is required to work and live in Tsvarchi legally, and so it is recommended that anyone that wishes to make a life here do so going through the proper channels, which means traveling through an official port of entry, and providing to the immigration officer a valid passport and medical records.
Tsvarchi
The area now known as Tsvarchi has been inhabited since about 4700 BCE, with the founding of the City-State of Darkaan around 4650 BCE, the City-State of Atrulia in 4638, the City-State of Cuerak in 4622, the City-State of Taerak in 4612, the City-State of Rikiyan in 4601, and the City-State of Estakuri in 4598.
Around 4601 the City-State of Darkaan and the City-State of Atrulia developed a lucrative trade route, bolstered by the good relationship the Kings of the respective city-states had. Over the next decade, in 4589, King Tizutri Darkaan and King Stahnasuk Atrulia wed, uniting the two city-states under a single banner, creating the dual-monarchy via the Declaration of Unification.
In 4578 the City-State of Cuerak sent a messenger to Darkaan-Atrulia, demanding restitution for the alleged actions of a Darkaan-Atrulian villager, which said the villager raped a Cuerakian woman. The dual-monarchy responded with a firm denial of the claims, which prompted the Cuerakian King to make a formal declaration of war. The Cuerakian warriors descended on the City-State, but the might of Darkaan-Atrulia was too much, and they held back the invasion. After the Cuerakian retreat, the dual-monarchy planned a comprehensive and bold attack on the Cuerakian city-state, defeating the Cuerakian soldiers, toppling the monarchy, and annexing the country.
Over the next 300 years the city-states of Taerak (4572), Estakuri (4522), and Rikiyan (4278) would voluntarily join Darkaan-Atrulia, and in 4243 the Cuerakian monarchy was restored after the Treaty of Vakiria was signed. Unfortunately the new freedom of the Cuerakian civilization was met with resistance against the Council of Six by a sigifnicant portion of Cuerakians which didn't approve of the establishment; an event that elevated so drastically that it sparked what would be known as the Triad Wars; a series of civil wars and unrest which started in early 4231. The next 58 years between 4231-4173 would be riddled with three civil wars, and untold amounts of civil strife, with racial tensions at an all time high when Cuerakian and Darkaanian-Atrulian relations were at their worst.
In 2191 the loose terms of the constituent city-states became a single entity, with executive decisions invested in a single, elected monarch. This turn of events also triggered the creation of the Grand Senate, which in modern times is known as the Royal Legislature, and the Royal Council, the executive monarch's cabinet. The signing of the Declaration of Foundation solidified the deal, creating the Unified City-States of Tsvarchi.
The signing of the Declaration of Foundation would be the beginning of a long string of prosperity and growth, with the economy of Tsvarchi reaching L600 trillion in early 2011 CE, as well as the nation reaching a milestone 13 billion people, in the 4202 years since foundation. The modern era is known for the vast urbanization of the city-state starting in the late 1800s, when the landscape of the city-state began to change from swaths of jungle and plains to a series of towering skyscrapers.
Tsvarchi vs. Maraque
Tsvarchi consists solely of the unified city-states of Darkaan, Atrulia, Cuerak, Estakuri, Taerak, Rikiyan, Stahnasuk-Tizutri, and the relatively unknown Zerake. It is the 'mainland' of the overall Kingdom, which includes the aforementioned nine boroughs, and 25 overseas territories.
Population
Ethnicity
As of the 2010 national census 41% of Tsvarchivans identified as foreign born, versus 59% native born; up 3% from the 38% reported in the 2000 national census, continuing the trend of immigration contributing more to the national population than native births. The Advisory of Internal Affairs estimates that native born Tsvarchivans will be a minority of the overall population in the next decade if immigration continues to rise at its current rate.
Life expectancy
The average life expectancy of the average Tsvarchivan is 84.68 years; 83.43 for males, 85.93 for females. The high life expectancy can be attributed to Tsvarchi's robust and well funded healthcare system, which places an emphasis on preventative care, as well as the overall healthy eating habits of Tsvarchivans and their active lifestyles.
Sex and gender
As of the 2010 national census 51.3% of respondants claimed to be female, while 48.6% claimed to be male, and 0.1% claimed to be other. This is based on public birth records and any changes of gender that occured in 2009. As far as sex goes, 49.3% were born female, 50.4% were born male, and 0.3% were born without a clearly defined sex.
Immigration policy
Tsvarchi has maintained a open border policy for the entirety of its 4202 year existence, abiding by the long held belief that Tsvarchi is to be shared and that people should not be denied the opportunity to create a life for themselves and their family. While undocumented immigrants are not illegal, documentation is required to work and live in Tsvarchi legally, and so it is recommended that anyone that wishes to make a life here do so going through the proper channels, which means traveling through an official port of entry, and providing to the immigration officer a valid passport and medical records.