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|conventional_long_name = ConstitutionalCrowned Corric KingdomRepublic of Casilló and RéalAndora
|native_name = ''ReinoRepublica Corric ConstitucionalCoronada de Casilló y RéalAndora''
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|ethnic_groups = Corric (73%)<br> Reóran (9%)<br> Arranzic (8%)<br> Other (10%)
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|leader_title1 = Rége
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|established_event5 = Corric Kingdom of Casilló y Réal
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The '''ConstitutionalCrowned Corric KingdomRepublic of Casilló and RéalAndora''' (Corric: ''ReinoRepublica Corric ConstitucionalCoronada de CasillóAndora''), also yknown as Réal'')'Andora''' is a country located on the south-eastern portion of [[Novaris]]. It is bordered to the south and east by the [[Concordian Ocean]], by [[Nacata]] to the north, and Tedeschi to the west. Casilló y RéalAndora is a united post-feudal state, which consolidated into one nation four hundred and thirty years ago from the Kingdom of Casilló and the Kingdom of Réal. With a combined national history going back almost 1800 years, Casilló y RéalAndora is a cultural and vacation destination for many around the world.
 
The first inhabitants were the Andora people, an offshoot of the [[South Peragen#Ancient%20history|Impelanzans]]. They settled the region of Novaris that now bears their name, and founded many towns and cities still standing in modern times. The Andora eventually split into the Reóran and Arranzic ethnic groups, who settled in Réal and Casilló respectively. These groups ruled over neighboring territory and feuded for nearly 600 years over sole control. Conflicts during this period include the Invasion of Valle de María, the War of the Red River, and the Sieges of Eleçeron.
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Most of the profit generated from trade went to the already-wealthy merchants, nobles, and royals. The wealth inequality led to discontent culminating in the common populace rising up in 1658 in a peaceful revolution. The people demanded a constitution that provided checks on the Monarchs' power, diminished the legal authority of the nobility, and codified values such as the concept of citizenship, civil rights, taxation, and elective governance. King Juan Téo agreed to reform the government against the advice of the nobility. His ideas were influential enough that his son King Luca IV reorganized the territory of the kingdom into nine districts, to ensure that locals had adequate municipal and regional governance and to streamline the census. The legal and economic reforms of this period saw the Kingdom emerge stronger, with a larger tax base and more patriotic populace lending themselves to an increase in infrastructure projects, military growth, and industry expansion.
 
In 1783, the Kingdom of Corrí was renamed to Casilló y Réal by Queen Alejandra to reflect the united but distinct cultures of the nation. Throughout the Nineteenth Century, the country transitioned from a primarily agricultural economy to a mixed economy in this period. Modern methods of resource extraction and manufacturing allowed fallow areas of the nation to begin producing exportable goods. The impact of fossil fuels on the natural environment was researched heavily as coal and oil use rose; as a legal article within the constitution prohibits excessive destruction or harm of the nations' land. Petroleum use became strictly regulated by the state. This stance has prohibited Casilló y RéalAndora from becoming a major power militarily, economically, or industrially, but it remains a prosperous nation with good marks in human development, GDP per capita, democracy, press freedoms, and social and environmental progress. The nation is currently a member of the [[League of Novaris|League of Novaris.]]
 
== Etymology ==
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=== Modern ===
 
When Réal was conquered by Casilló, the ethnic and cultural makeups of the two began to blend. Modern Casilló y RéalAndora has a majority population of ''Corric'' people, a mixture of Reóran and Arranzic traits. This demonym comes from the Kingdom of Corrí, which was established after the two kingdoms were legally consolidated.
 
The name Corrí has no definite known origin, as any thoughts on the matter remain in King Félipe III’s or Queen Alicia II’s memoirs, which are locked by royal decree. Some scholars believe it has roots in the words ''correr'', to move, shift, pass by, get a move on, ''corregir'', to correct or make right, or ''corazón'', heart. Theories point to certain public speeches and decrees by both her and her husband the King as to the origin of the name being ''corazón'', though other theories point to other speeches and ''corregir'' instead.
 
After the national restructuring in 2022, the Popular Assembly voted alongside a national referendum to rename the former kingdom of Casilló y Réal to Andora to reflect the rejection of past connotations and to display a united national identity on an official level. As the name Andora was already used mostly interchangably with Casilló y Réal, the populace had no issue with the change, voting 78% in favor.
== History ==
 
=== Early History (300 BCE - 1000 CE) ===
The land that Casilló y RéalAndora occupies today isshares referredits to geographically as Andoraname. The region takes its name from a group of Impalenzans that settled the area before 303 BCE. Many towns, fortifications, and cities today were constructed in this period, of note [[Porta Armada]]. Small city-states were the norm for much of the Andora region from 303 BCE to 309 CE. The people made their livings through either simple agriculture, textiles, or fishing. The AndoraAndoran people eventually moved inland, forming the Réoran people. Those that continued to occupy the coasts became the Arranzic ethnic group.
 
After 309 CE, written and archeological records detail that the varied people of Andora began to cooperate and form larger polities, resulting in the period between 348 CE and 1215 CE being referred to as the Principality Era. The region was broken up into many petty kingdoms and other feudal states.
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=== Feudal Conquests (1000 - 1260) ===
After 1015 CE, the small feudal states of Andora began to form into the larger nation-states ofthat later became Casilló yand Réal. In the coastal regions, Avantana, Grejona, Liti, Málama, and Pinoa were forcibly integrated into one state by the Avantanan warlord and king Arturo Gael Andres de Naranza. The Arranzic Conquests of 1149 were instigated by de Naranza to remove the aggressive neighboring rulers and to spread Deusism, which he had converted to before his ascension to the throne. The King of Liti was also a Deusist, and was integrated into the Avantan hierarchy as a Duke. Grejona, Málama, and Pinoa still practiced Tunseism, resulting in harsher conquests. de Naranza utilized novel tactics against his enemies, including launching grappling chains with mangonels and digging ditches against cavalry.
 
Culminating in the Battle of Pinoa, the Avantan forces proved better trained and skilled than their adversaries when they trapped the Pinoan army against the city walls and decimated them. The new nation that de Naranza carved out would become known as Caza de Caziyho, and his line would rule over it as it transitioned to simply Caziyho, and by the modern-day, Casilló.
 
The states of Cartaverde, Elvuros, Imodé, and Mársalvano, making up much of the inland mountains and arid plains of the Andora region, would base a large part of their wars around the control of the fertile river valleys in the area. These conflicts became violent enough to render much of the civil and agricultural infrastructure of Réal useless. Nobility from the five states met in secret in 1257, planning to acclaim a single king to stop the constant fighting. After months of deliberation, Condessa Maria Platia de Carrateó was elevated to the Queen of the Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys.
 
Maria’s grasp of military tactics and the support of many powerful families ensured she met little resistance as she consolidated Cartaverde, Elvuros, Imodé, and Málama into a single kingdom. Most nobles were pacified through hard diplomacy and the threat of war, and those that did not submit were quickly destroyed. By 1260, Maria would rule over the Kingdom of Valey di Rayal. This name would appear on official documentation until 1388, when it simply became Rayal, later spelled Réal.
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Instead of reaching a trade agreement, the kingdoms decided it would be less costly to strongarm each other. These shows of martial force quickly made it apparent that neither would be willing to give in to demands. Different religious practices exacerbated tensions; many Arranzic nobles were Andoran Deusists, while most Reórans were Royal Orthodox Deusists, including the king at the time, Marius Alejandro I.
 
The period between 1335 and 1587 is known in Casilló y RéalAndora as the Horrible Two-Hundred. The Kingdoms of Casilló and Réal were at war for about 163 out of these 252 years. Starting in 1335 with the Battle of Cúnla, the Andoran states devoted most of their resources to overcoming each other through military might. The conflicts ranged from lesser nobles raiding rival territories to full-regalia field engagements with artillery and cavalry charges. The extent of the bloodshed is such that the red lilies that grow in Reóran valleys are said to be colored by the blood of dead soldiers.
 
Casilló is ideal for raising warhorses due to its wide coastal plains and gently rolling hills. This afforded them an excellent breed of destrier, the Avantana horse. Réal in contrast has much more rugged terrain, and breeds of horses bred there are more suited for work. They made up for this in the quality of their crossbows and heavy infantry.
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==== Mercenaries ====
The conflict saw involvement from large numbers of mercenaries hired by both nations. Réal retained several large pike companies from the areas of what is today Celannica, and hired coastal raiders from several coastal Novaris states. Casilló hired large numbers of Cryrian sell-sails, which operated on raids up the major rivers into Réoran territory and helped defend the coast. The cultural impacts of these companies can be seen across Andora. The shipbuilding techniques of the Cryrians heavily influenced later CorricAndoran ship designs. Some mercenaries decided to settle in the Andora region after their contracts concluded. Today, significant populations of CorricAndoran people can trace some ancestry back to Cryria and Celannica.
 
In 1571, Casilló finally gained the upper hand in the conflict. Félipe I had started a river campaign using Cryrian mercenaries to destabilize the Réoran interior. Squadrons of ships would be sent up the largest rivers into Réal's territory to raid the countryside and destroy any fortifications guarding the waterways. Although not initially very successful, the continued expeditions drew troops and attention away from other areas while also incrementally accomplishing their objectives. Since Réal had no large shipbuilding industry or heritage, they were constrained to building more castles and forts along the rivers. This further diverted labor and supplies that could have been used to fortify the frontier regions. The mercenary ships did not have to destroy every castle; they were there to hold the focus of the Réoran military response.
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=== Reconciliation Period (1584 - 1660) ===
After Réal was fully conquered by Casilló, the Arranzic kings devoted themselves to integrating the territory and people of both kingdoms. Félipe I worked with his vassals and advisors to remove troublesome lords from Réoran lands and award the new ''heredados'' to loyal nobles and soldiers. Between 1586 and 1590, the armies of Casilló put down revolutions by Réoran nobility and traitorous Knight-Mayors who did not want to relinquish their lands. Many new castles were commissioned in the central provinces to ward against peasant rebellions and robber barons. After ensuring that the security of the Andora region was taken care of, Félipe I spent the remainder of his life combining the legal and feudal systems of Casilló and Réal before passing away in 1599 at age 66.
 
Félipe II ascended the throne in 1600 and continued his father's work on integration. Many issues with taxes arose during his reign. The common citizens did not want to provide the fruits of their labors to a foreign king, and many small conflicts between Arranzic knights and Réoran citizens broke out. Since the Arranzic court was already ''de facto'' located in Eleçeron, Félipe II made the controversial decision to permanently relocate. The capital and royal court of the Naranza family would be permanently located in the Réoran city, though the Palace of Porta Tranquíla would remain their largest and most-frequented residence. Félipe II also made many trips through Andorathe region to learn and listen to the people, often holding informal audiences in taverns, castles, and fields with the local communities. Despite the dangers, which included assassination attempts and poisonings, his fair judgments and even temper helped endear him to the populace. The king proved himself an able administrator despite many detractors, and after ten years of work had fully combined all the archives, laws, noble lineages, and institutions of Casilló and Réal.
 
The success of Félipe II would be short-lived. In 1610, only a year after the integration of the kingdom, he passed away from typhoid at the age of 43. This thrust his son, Félipe III, onto the throne. Only 17 at his coronation, Félipe had few advisors considered trustworthy. To combat the ambitions of his court, he appointed Alicia of the House of Carratéo to be his principal counselor. The House of Naranza had proven able administrators and fair rulers, but significant portions of Réorans still held faith in their old dynasty. Alicia was also, by this point, a capable scholar and a childhood friend of Félipe III. Her presence on the royal council provided legitimacy and skill for Félipe III to rely on when other courtiers concerned themselves with manipulating the king. The Paladins of the Royal Body were created by Félipe III as a special detachment of guards to defend the monarch. Between 1611 and 1617, twelve conspiracies to control, kill, or incapacitate the king were uncovered, with the conspirators executed or exiled. Meanwhile, the insight into Réoran culture via Alicia allowed the king to address Réoran issues more capably. These years cemented Félipe III as a shrewd monarch, with the general support of both the people and the nobles. The strength of his rule eventually dissuaded further attempts to control him, yet it was not permanent.
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== Geography ==
Casilló y RéalAndora is situated on the south-eastern coast of [[Novaris]], covering most of the geo-social region known also as Andora. This region is characterized by large mountains and narrow river valleys in the west and north, which slowly give way to high-elevation hills and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escarpment escarpments] closer to the coast. In the south and east, the terrain is much flatter, with no mountain chains but the occasional high-elevation peak.
 
The nation is bordered to the west by Tedeschi, and the north by [[Nacata]]. It also has shorelines on several [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tributary tributary] lakes of the [[The Great Lakes|Great Lakes]] system, the largest being Lake Ictasa. It shares a maritime border with [[Dvalheim]] to the south.
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The highest point is Montabuelo in the Vizedora District, at 2,189 meters above sea level.
 
Casilló y RéalAndora lies between 39° and 46° North and 68° and 75° West.[[File:PN des Pyrénées.jpg|thumb|200px|The Mardías Valley in the Rezores|alt=The Mardías Valley in the Rezores. A rocky, narrow valley with high craggy mountains on either side. Sparse brownish grass and conifer trees are the primary vegetation. The valley is split by a dark stream that appears to be very shallow and filled with sediment. The sky is bright and has large fluffy clouds. ]]
 
=== Mountains and Rivers ===
Much of Casilló y RéalAndora is dominated by mountains: surveys note that approximately 32% of the land area is either a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau plateau] or a mountain 1,000 meters or higher above sea level. The Nevadres Mountains and their sub-chains, the Julocieres and the Rezores, comprise the largest mountain ranges in the nation. The highest [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit peak] in the nation is the mountain of Montabuelo, while the largest is Tiuñolo, at the height of 1,879 meters and an estimated size of 230 square kilometers.
 
Rivers play an important part in the geology of Casilló y RéalAndora. Much of the Nevadres are divided between rivers and streams, which have [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erosion eroded] between the peaks. The longest river, the Azuré, is 871 kilometers long and 4 kilometers across at its widest point. Several other significant rivers are the Ourá, Dorada, Rojó, Azuré, Amaríllo, Truca, Buviele, and Seripente. With relatively few lakes, 72% of surface freshwater is contained in these rivers. Large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_delta deltas] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alluvial_plain alluvial plains] exist along much of the CorricAndoran coastline, where the rivers meet the ocean.
 
=== Climate ===
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_classification climate classifications] of Casilló y RéalAndora are largely segregated by terrain and water availability, as well as proximity to the ocean and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equator equator.]
 
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-arid_climate semi-arid steppe] (Bsh) occupies most of the districts in the south. The majority of Maláma, Castijara, and Julinazo lands are semi-arid, though some parts of Elvacedo, Marsalvano, and Salasca also possess this climate. It is characterized by hot, dry summers and cool winters with limited precipitation, and is usually found inland some distance from the ocean.
 
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_climate dry temperate climate] (Csa,) otherwise known as the Coastal climate, is the most widespread climate type in Casilló y RéalAndora. It covers over 80% of the Avantana and Tomaras districts, 40% of Julinazo, 32% of Castijara, and 20% of Maláma. It also is present in moderate amounts in Cartavedra, Marsalvano, Salasca, and Vizedora. It is characterized by dry summers that are warm-to-hot, and cold winters with moderate precipitation, though it remains something of an intermediate climate zone. It exists across multiple regions with differing elevations, temperatures, and precipitation averages, and thus is difficult to quantify as a comprehensive climate.
 
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humid_subtropical_climate wet temperate climate] (Cfa) occupies most of central Cartevedra, as well as all but the most eastern regions of Vizedora and south-eastern regions of Elvacedo. It is also present in northern Marsalvano. This climate occurs at higher altitudes with plentiful rainfall and water systems, resulting in lush vegetation and no true dry season, although precipitation remains comparatively low.
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=== Flora and Fauna ===
 
The Andoran region shares many species of plants and animals with the surrounding lands, including the golden eagle, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbol national animal] of Casilló y RéalAndora. The different sub-regions have distinct [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_horizon soil profiles], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precipitation precipitation], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution air quality], and ease of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_migration emigration], which defines the plant types that grow there and thus also the animals. Some unique species to the region are the Andoran brush wolf, the Doradan ox, the Carteñe sheep, and the Violet-fletched woodpecker. Plant subspecies found in Andora are the Avantanan orange and the Julociere olive, which are staple crops. The most common type of tree is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teak teak], followed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm elm], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive olive], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedrus cedar]. The oceans within CorricAndoran influenceterritory are highly diverse but are mostly devoid of interesting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanography oceanographic] features such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reef reefs], major [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_current currents], or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seamount seamounts].
 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity Biodiversity] is significant, and the government maintains programs to keep habitat destruction and species persecution to a minimum. Hunting of nearly any kind is banned except by government officials for population control or risk management. The nation is ranked as one of the highest in Novaris regarding the most negligible impact on existing environments. Parks and preserves are dedicated to keeping local [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endangered_species endangered species] alive in the wild; as of 2020 there were nearly 840 facilities of this kind in operation.
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== Politics ==
 
The history of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy democracy] in Casilló y RéalAndora traces its roots to the First Constitution of 1659. This provided the basis for popular representation and codified law based on the people’s will instead of the feudal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_monarchy absolute monarchy] before it. In 1710, a Second Constitution was drafted under Prime Minister Carlos Sánchez. This document drew heavily on the first but laid out the basis of the CorricAndoran state and government much more accurately. Both documents are considered as legal authority in Casilló y RéalAndora; the First Constitution lays out a basis that the Second expands.
 
[[File:View of Morro da Se from Jardim do Morro.jpg|thumb|200px|The Assembly Halls building, where the national legislature meets|alt=The Assembly Halls building, where the national legislature meets. Situated on top of a steep hill, on the slopes of which are small residential buildings with brick sides and terracotta tile roofs, is a large stately building. It is seven stories tall and about eight stories long, and has several gardens and smaller buildings directly attached to it. These buildings are also in the style of whitewashed walls and terracotta roofs.]]Casilló y RéalAndora is divided into eleven [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_division districts]; nineten Administrative Districts, one Special District, and the Maritime District.
 
The tradition of noble titles and lands associated with them remains active in Casilló y RéalAndora. However, the Second Constitution clearly outlines that the expanse of these traditions is limited compared to the nation's governance. There also exists a culture of ''nobleza obliga'', also known as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noblesse_oblige noblesse oblige]'' or ‘nobility obliges’ which requires those of noble descent, but generally anyone with authority, to conduct themselves with good character and to use their position to benefit others who are less fortunate.
 
There is no official state religion in Casilló y RéalAndora; though much of the nation practices some form of Deusism, the government is avowedly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secularity secular] and encourages religious freedom. The Constitutions technically ensures a secular state, but large portions of royal ceremony are couched in centuries-old Deusism tradition. This can be seen in the official language used in government communiques, the religious origins of the Chivalric Andoran Orders, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation coronation] proceedings of monarchs.
 
Casilló y RéalAndora has 42.1% of its government made up of women and a further 4.7% made up of individuals [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-binary_gender outside of a gender binary], while the remaining 53.2% is men. The Popular Assembly passed the Intersectionality and Inclusivity Edict in 2009 to further equality between different lifestyles and genders in social, economic, and political spheres.
 
=== Administrative Divisions ===
Casilló y RéalAndora consists of nineten Administrative Districts, each with a limited authority to elect their own governments, legislatures, and administrators and organize their budgets and resources: Avantana, Cartevedra, Castijara, Cátras, Elvacedo, Julinazo, Marsalvano, Málama, Tomaras, and Vizedora. There is also one Special Administrative District which is smaller than the others, Salasca, containing the capital city of [[Eleçeron]], and the Maritime District, which contains the various small islands inside the nation's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclusive_economic_zone maritime borders]. Districts are represented in the Popular Assembly by electing Representatives from their municipalities. There are 185 Representatives from the Administrative Districts, twenty from Salasca, and fifteen from the Maritime District.
 
Each District is subordinate to the central government instead of a confederation or united state system. While maintained by Ministries, health and education are generally left up to district governments based on their own needs and priorities. The smallest division of land is the Municipality, going up to the Province, Region, and finally District. The Royal CorricAndoran Guard functions as national police over each district.
 
=== Feudalism in Casilló y RéalAndora ===
[[File:Castle of Valdecorneja.JPG|thumb|200px|The Castle Herenubías serves as the continued administrative center of the County of Herenubías.|alt=The Castle Herenubías still serves as the personal residence and administrative offices of the Count of Herenubías. A small brown castle sits on a low rise next to a town, with trees in the foreground and mountains in the background.. The castle has four towers, one at each corner of the walls. It is not an impressive structure but it is larger than the buildings in the town. ]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feudalism Feudalism] is still practiced to a limited degree in Casilló y RéalAndora. The system has been described as post-feudal, semi-feudal, and pseudo-feudal, though it is academically described as a "hereditary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peerage peerage] bureaucracy." There exists a list of eighty-two family lines codified within the First Constitution as being ‘Noble Blood.’ These Houses, as they are known, retain certain rights and privileges carried over from their lineage as the most prominent noble lines of the Andoran kingdoms. These families retain noble titles, from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscount Viscount] (''Vizcondé'') to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margrave Margrave] (''Marquí''), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron Baron] (''Barón''), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count Count] (''Condé''), and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke Duke] (''Dúque''). The rank of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_duke Grand Duke] (''Dúque Majór'') exists in tradition but has not been used since the 13th Century.
 
Members of the Noble Blood Houses are afforded limited control over the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fief real estate historically associated with their titles]. The nine districts of the nation were designed for the dual purpose of streamlining regional governance and maintaining the Noble Blood land borders. These expanses of land controlled are known as ''heredados. Heredados'' range in size from several acres to metropolitan areas, reflected by the rank of the Noble House that manages them. Local governments must get the approval of their lords to build or rezone sections of the lord's ''heredad'', but may overrule the lords' decision with a supermajority vote. Lords have a responsibility to ensure the upkeep of their ''heredados'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_works public works] and that the tax revenue collected is being used responsibly. The lords may appoint officials to positions in public works or taxation, but these appointments must be cross-examined and approved by local governments.
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=== Government ===
Casilló y RéalAndora is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_monarchy constitutional monarchy] with a hereditary Monarch and a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicameralism bicameral] parliament, the Ministry of Popular Assembly (''Ministro de Asamblea Popular''.) It possesses a national [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary judiciary], the Courts of Honor, and an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_(government) executive branch] ceremonially headed by the Monarch and run by the Royal Cabinet and Ministries.
 
==== Ministry of Popular Assembly ====
The Ministry of Popular Assembly (''Ministro de Asamblea Popular)'' is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislature legislative] branch of the CorricAndoran government. It is separated into the upper House of the Nobility and the lower House of the Populace. There are 220 Representatives in the House of the Populace, one for every Province and major (above 100,000 residents) Municipality. The House of the Nobility, meanwhile, elects 20 Bailiffs, two from each District save Salasca, and the remaining 180 Lords are hereditary positions. However, both Bailiffs and Lords are peerage members and have the same privileges. The Representatives serve for three-year [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Term_limit terms], Bailiffs for eight, and Lords for life. The Popular Assembly is headed by the Minister of the Popular Assembly, who nominates one Representative and one Bailiff to serve as the Mediator of their respective Houses for the duration of their terms. The Minister of the Popular Assembly has a seat on the Royal Cabinet. However, their role is mainly ceremonial as they have no administrative control over the happenings of the Assembly.
 
The Popular Assembly votes on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law laws] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_(document) acts] proposed by its members and holds control over prioritizing the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_budget national budget]. The House of the Populace vote on proposed actions of the Royal Cabinet if such measures are budgetary. The House of the Nobility votes on actions if they are military or foreign policy related. In return, the laws and acts passed by the Assembly must receive Royal Assent to become legal, though refusal of Royal Assent on a given document can be circumvented by a four-fifths majority vote of both Houses. The House of the Nobility may override a vote made by the House of the Populace with a three-fifths majority and vice versa. Extant in both Houses are Boards that are responsible for areas of government mirroring that of the Royal Ministries, and work together with them on policy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee#Conference_committee Committees] may also be formed by the Mediators of the Houses to investigate and address specific issues.[[File:CorricParliament.svg|thumb|200x200px|2021 House of the Populace makeup|alt=2021 House of the Populace makeup. There are 220 dots in a semicircular arch, displaying from left to right the largest to smallest political parties in the parliament.]]The Popular Assembly confirms executive appointments, including judges and First Ministers. The Prime Minister is elected from the House of the Populace, and all First Ministers must have served in either house to qualify for the position. The Assembly also has the power to dismiss any Prime or First Minister with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unanimity unanimous] vote of no confidence. Similarly, with a unanimous vote of both Houses and the Royal Cabinet, the Monarch may be deposed in favor of another member of the Royal Family.
 
The major [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party parties] of the Assembly are the Chivalric Caucus (CC,) the Andoran Progress Party (APP,) and the Environmental Stewards (ES.) These three parties are broadly liberal-leaning and always form a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_government coalition] together, which is known as the CorricAndoran Liberal Pact. The CLP has controlled the House of the Populace for the past forty years, receiving the majority of seats each election. Some minor parties that still manage to acquire decent amounts of seats are the Honorable Action Caucus (HAC,) a centrist party that formerly was the largest in the mid-1900s, and the Feudalist Front (FF,) a conservative-leaning group that advocates for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocracy autocratic] reforms. Less important minor parties include the communist National Unity Party (NUP,) the economically-driven Coastal Prosperity Front (CPF,) the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secession secessionist] Island Freedom Caucus (IFC,) the pseudo-theocratic Deus Vult (DV,) and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchism monarcho]-fascist Royalists (R.)
 
The Representative Elections for 2022 began on January 15th and will conclude on March 22nd. The next elections for Bailiffs will begin on January 20th, 2024.
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* The power to appoint the Prime Minister and to dismiss them. This power is reserved solely by the Monarch, and though they must appoint a candidate as nominated by the Popular Assembly, the Monarch may choose to appoint no candidate if none meets their approval. A unanimous vote of the Assembly can override the dismissal of the Prime Minister.
* The power to approve ministerial appointments made by the Prime Minister. The Popular Assembly votes on whether the appointees will act in the best interests of the CorricAndoran people, but the Monarch has the final say over whether they are allowed on the Royal Cabinet. There is no mechanism to countermand this, and the Prime Minister must choose a new appointee if they do not get Royal Assent.
* The power to give assent to bills passed by the Popular Assembly, formally makeing the bills into law. The Monarch further directs the Prime Minister on enacting the law via the Royal Cabinet. The Monarch may refuse to give assent to a bill passed, but a supermajority of the Assembly may override them.
* The power to create and enact standards of lower importance than laws, such as Acts, Edicts, and Proclamations. These standards hold legal weight but may not remain in place after certain lengths of time. This power must be countersigned by a government party appropriate to the context.
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* The power to grant, create, rescind, and destroy honors, including knighthood, noble titles, lands, privileges, and merit awards.
* The power of creation, patronage, and destruction of Royal Institutions.
* The power to command the Royal CorricAndoran Defense Forces. This power is usually delegated to the First Minister of the Armed Services and Prime Minister. However, the Monarch holds the official hereditary rank of Generalissimo-Rége, the highest military office in the nation, making decisions on national defense directly. Decisions that are suspect by the Royal Cabinet can be countermanded by a vote of at least half, or by a joint decision of the First Minister of the Armed Services and the Prime Minister.
* The power to appoint and dismiss members of the Royal Household.
* The power to use the budget of the Royal Household freely.
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=== Foreign Policy ===
[[File:Edifici amb torre al port de València.JPG|thumb|200x200px|The [[Volkia|Volkian]] Embassy in the Casa de Rojó, [[Porta Tranquíla]]|alt=The Volkian Embassy in the Casa de Rojó, Porta Tranquíla. A building next to a park in a city. It is five stories tall and made of red brick, with a stepped red flat roof. A belltower made of smooth marble rises from the back left corner.]]The foreign policy stance of Casilló y RéalAndora is to expand the nations' trade opportunities and close ties with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_power regional powers]. The nation does not have a specific ideological stance it promotes or adheres to, aside from abhorring absolute-rule governing styles such as communal authoritarianism or fascism. Many people of CorricAndoran citizenship feel that there is no one correct way to run a nation, resulting in a very diverse caucus of governmental representatives, all along the political spectrum. This has led to Casilló y RéalAndora having regular relations with communist states, theocracies, and monarchies. Extensive military buildups, international interventionalist, and imperialist foreign policy stances are anathema to the CorricAndoran government resulting in worse relations with certain countries. Noteworthy partners are Cryria, [[Volkia]], and [[Tavaris]].
 
The strength of the CorricAndoran economy and military, while sufficient for a nation of its size, are not enough to allow it to stand as a preeminent regional player, nor to deter foreign powers from attempting to interfere in CorricAndoran matters. Therefore, the current diplomatic mandate of the government is to form bonds with other nations, develop close cultural, economic, and personal ties with those nations, and insert the CorricAndoran state into organizations and alliances based around mutual benefit. Casilló y RéalAndora achieved membership status in the [[League of Novaris]] on 11 November 2021, achieving one major long-term goal of foreign policy. Attempts were made to join various regional cooperatives during the 1900s, but ideological equilibrium only stabilized in the late 2010s for the CorricAndoran government to consider pursuing membership seriously. Casilló y RéalAndora has contributed support in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_sanctions condemnation] of the unrecognized rebel Xaethos state in [[Alksearia]], the condemnation and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_sanctions sanctioning] of [[Baykalia]], and provides a significant portion of its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aid foreign aid] budget to the Novaris Aid and Development Office.
 
The country is a member of several League sub-organizations. The Novaris Transportation Commission, managing the Novaris Transportation Network, counts Casilló y RéalAndora as a member. The CorricAndoran government has expressed interest in further integrating the continent via rail. This would allow the limited rail networks in western Andora to export more mineral resources to partners across Novaris. Additionally, the NTC has been pushed to implement standard road signs and gas station systems by CorricAndoran diplomats. The Conference for Amity and Cooperation was created as a joint venture between Casilló y RéalAndora, Cryria, [[Mexregiona]], the Varentine League, and [[Älemsi Negdel]] to promote industrial, defense, and intelligence coordination between the participants. The CAC does not constitute a military alliance, but the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_agency intelligence services] of each nation commonly collaborate, and several training and equipment agreements are in place.
 
A strong sentiment exists in Casilló y RéalAndora that the nation should pursue a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_relationship_(international_relations) special relationship] status with other countries of Impelantic descent, such as [[New Leganes]], South Peragen, and [[Kuthernburg]]. Many scholars argue that the shared [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language linguistic] and cultural heritage make an Impelantic community a foregone conclusion. Detractors have pointed out that these nations have vastly different priorities and foreign policy stances as the CorricAndoran Kingdom thus such an initiative would be counterproductive in developing more equal relations with worthy partners.
 
In late 2021, the CorricAndoran government condemned [[Norgsveldet]] and the [[Union of Commonwealth Alliances]] for their continued [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion military interventions] and excessive force. This has resulted in worsening diplomatic relations with several UCA states, including [[Aivintis]], and garnered support from like-minded nations.
=== Military ===
 
[[File:Dia de las fuerzas armadas en Logroño, 2018.jpg|thumb|200px|Members of the Royal CorricAndoran Armed Legions on parade in 2015|alt=Members of the Royal Corric Armed Legions on parade in 2015. In the foreground is a short woman in a formal military tunic, green and made of cotton. It has a black belt and a black cross-shoulder strap, buckled in gold. The undershirt is very light blue and has a black tie tucked under the jacket. She is wearing white silk gloves and carrying a cavalry saber in her right hand, which rests against her shoulder. Her hat is short and cylindrical like a fez, and has a rear-protruding portion. It appears to be smooth and reflective, possible plastic. In the background are four lines of men in the same uniform carrying bolt action rifles with wooden stocks and bayonets against their left shoulders. All are serious looking. There are many more soldiers visible but cut off on either side of the picture.]]
 
The military of Casilló y RéalAndora is the [[Royal Corric Defense Forces|Royal Andoran Defense Forces]] (''Fuerza de Defensa de CorricAndora Réal''.) The commander-in-chief is the Monarch, currently Sebastián II. Next in line is the Prime Minister, and then the First Minister of the Armed Services. The FDCR is administrated by the General Staff Offices, with the bureaus of the Ministry of the Armed Services serving an auxiliary role. The FDCR focuses on developing the capabilities and doctrine to defend the nation against much larger foes. This has led to investments in advanced missile interception systems, interceptor aircraft, capable multirole warships, and hardened artillery networks.
 
The branches of the FDCR are:
 
* The [[Royal Corric Armed Legions|Royal Andoran Armed Legions]] (''Legiones Armas de CorricAndora Réal'')
* The [[Royal Corric Armada|Royal Andoran Armada]] (''Armada de CorricAndora Réal'')
* The [[Royal Corric Air Cavalry|Royal Andoran Air Cavalry]] (''Caballería Aérea de CorricAndora Réal'')
* The Royal CorricAndoran Guard (''Guarda de Réal de CorríAndora'')
 
Previously, conscription was mandatory, but it was downgraded to universal basic training in 2005. All CorricAndoran citizens upon reaching 17 years of age must report to the nearest Royal CorricAndoran Guard office and sign up for Emergency Reserve Training, a seven-week course on basic military and survival skills. This training can be deferred up until citizens turn 30. There are three reserve groups: the Defense Reserve Guard, for semi-active and recently retired members of the military populace, the Emergency Wartime Reserve for those of good physical fitness and between 18 and 40 years of age, and the Emergency Support Reserve for those between 41 and 65 years of age.
 
== Demographics ==
 
The population of Casilló y RéalAndora has grown steadily for the past century. In the Ministry of the Interior's 2018 Royal Corric Census, the number of citizens reached over 40 million. Most of the population is concentrated in the coastal regions and the central fertile valleys. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_density Population density], therefore, is widely variable depending on the district. Avantana is the most heavily-populated district, while Julinazo is the least. The number of citizens doubled from 1920 to 1960, with an increase of 10 million thanks to the modernization of infrastructure and medicine. This boom is known as the Midcentury Miracle.
 
Casilló y RéalAndora's citizens trend on the older side, with an average age of 38.8 years. The current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_rate birth rate] is approximately 2.6 children per woman, above the required average replacement rate of 2.1 but significantly below the 4.4 children average in the 20th Century. Slowed birth rates are attributed to global trends such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_access interconnectivity], gender equity movements, and inflation.
 
=== Peoples ===
[[File:CyRPopulatonGraph.png|thumb|400x400px|Corric population statistic graph as of 2020]]
The Corric Second Constitution defines a people as "any group of individuals who, as a thinking species, share a cultural, national, or blood history." There are thirteen recognized [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisdom#Sapience sapient] [[species]] under CorricAndoran law; notably, symphs and nekomimi are not explicitly classified as legal sapient individuals. Instead, symphs are considered nonsapient, and nekomimi are considered a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subspecies sub-species] of humans.
 
CorricAndoran people make up 73% of the population. Defined as any individual who has either a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy genealogical] ancestry to both Réoran and Arranzic ethnicities or is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_group ethnically] Andoran but does not identify as either Réoran or Arranzic, CorricsAndorans are the second-most populous Impelantic ethnic group in Novaris after Kutherns. The other two Andoran Impelantic groups make up 9% of the population for Réorans and 8% for Arranzics. These ethnicities include those who practice the historical traditions and culture of the groups and Andorans with majority ancestry in them.
 
The 10% of the population that is non-native is a mixture of different nationalities and races. The most significant of these groups is the Andoran Cava, a distinct ethnic group that makes up around 4% of the CorricAndoran population. These Cava are somewhat lighter-feathered than their Auroran cousins, with dark greys and blue feather pigmentations possible alongside black. After Cava are Andoran Aurians. Andoran Aurians are widely integrated into the larger society of Casilló y RéalAndora. Although genetically identical to their traditional Arcturian cousins, Aurians in Andora do not ascribe to the racial [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caste caste system] and fill roles in society based on personal ability and interest rather than physiology. 2% of the population are Andoran Aurians.
 
After these two species, the remaining 4% of the population includes many different international ethnicities and species. This metropolitan mixture is concentrated in the coastal cities and the Salasca district. Prominent groups include Cryrians, Volkians, Tavari, Cukish, Kuthern, Peragan, Morst, Tretridian, Volscine, and Alkseari citizens. These groups include both legal citizens and visitors and have allowed other religions to practice in limited amounts. The most popular foreign religions behind Deusism are [[Thaerism]], [[Ademarism]], [[Akronism]], and [[Tunseism|Tunseism.]]
 
==== International Citizens ====
The modern CorricAndoran [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaspora diaspora] is estimated to be around 15 million individuals. This number has fallen from an estimated 20 million CorricAndoran citizens living abroad in the 1980s, mainly due to political shifts and economic needs. The Réorans and Arranzics do not have diasporas as the members living abroad number under five hundred each. The largest international CorricAndoran populations are in [[New Leganés]] and [[Peragen|South Peragen]], followed by Tavaris's Crystal Coast. CorricAndoran citizens live in significant numbers across Novaris and Aurora, while their presence in Concord and Yasteria is limited.
 
=== Urban Areas ===
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=== Languages ===
There are five officially recognized languages in Casilló y RéalAndora. The widest-spoken language is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombian_Spanish Corric], which is a dialect of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language Impelantic]. Corric has not diverged much from the original language. It is spoken as a first language by approximately 83% of the population and as a second or third by another 14%. [[Staynish]], while not a native language, is recognized as the global ''lingua franca'' and is spoken by around 36% of the population as a second language. The next-most spoken languages are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occitan_language Réoran] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_language Arranzic]. They are dialects of Impelantic that have evolved significantly further than Corric. They are spoken as a first language by around 6% of the population each, with a further 15% being able to speak them in a secondary or tertiary capacity. They are considered endangered languages, with fewer than 10,000 capable teachers.
 
The final official language is [[Petrovian]]. While spoken by less than 1% of the populace, it is the language used in Andoran Deus scripture. Petrovian was enshrined into law as the Language of the Church in the First Consitution as a condition of the Andoran Deus church supporting the transition to democratic systems. It is currently only used during religious services or church leadership meetings.. Other languages that have small but significant populations of speakers are Cryrian, [[Ethalrian language|Ethalrian]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English Tretridian], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language Volscine Norvian].
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==Economy==
 
Casilló y RéalAndora's economy, defined as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_economy mixed-capitalist] for the significant role workers play in deciding employer policies, is the 55th largest on Urth and the 8th largest in Novaris.
 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unemployment Unemployment] currently stands at 8.2% and is dropping, down from the 2010 unemployment rate of 12.7%. Weak points of the CorricAndoran economy include a large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informal_economy informal economy], resistance to widespread fossil fuel use, a still-developing education system, and limited regular trade partners.
 
The 1960s and 70s saw a plateau in GDP growth. Certain sectors of the CorricAndoran economy had become too specialized and had to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restructuring restructure] after the global shift towards manufacturing and service economies. As a result, GDP grew only 3.1% between 1965 and 1970, compared to the 12% growth between 1950 and 1955. Fishing, arms manufacture, and horse breeding, once staples of Casilló y RéalAndoran exports during the first decades of the 20th century, nearly vanished completely during this period. Each sector is healthy but contributes almost 40% less to GDP than before.
 
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Casilló y RéalAndora invested heavily in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy renewable energy], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_business green enterprise]s, and environmental action groups. Additional sources of significant private and government investment include the Dragonmont Corporation, the largest [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worker_cooperative worker-owned cooperative] in the nation, Heritage Inc., a decentralized community of traditional CorricAndoran artisans, train manufacturers, textile companies, smart infrastructure, technology, and advanced agriculture.
 
=== Agriculture===
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[[File:Aloe vera farm Tenerife 6.jpg|thumb|200px|A greenhouse in Marsalvano growing bananas and aloe|alt=A greenhouse in Marsalvano growing bananas and aloe. A long greenhouse with a plastic roof and metal frame filled with aloe planted in the center aisle. On either side on the dirt floor are wooden and metal stands which are supporting juvenile banana trees.]]
 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture Agriculture] is the second-largest employer in the country and the largest single economic contributor, at 18.4% of GDP. Casilló y RéalAndora has an abundance of fertile soil at different elevations and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_pH acidities], making about 36% of the nation able to be used for agriculture. The practice of farming is deeply ingrained into CorricAndoran culture. Many cities still possess farmland within their municipal limits, and often neighborhoods have communal gardens. Casilló y RéalAndora is the largest exporter of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_oil olive oil], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrus citrus] fruit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cereal cereals], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco tobacco] in Novaris, with the production of these goods making up 28% of all agricultural output. 22% of farmland is used for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_husbandry animal husbandry], with 14% used as permanent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasture pasture]. Many animals are raised for their secondary products instead of their meat, with cheese, wool, milk, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manure manure] contributing 7% of the agriculture exports. The nation is the largest breeder of horses in Novaris, with 200,000 head foaled in 2020.
 
CorricAndoran farmers are adept at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_rotation crop rotation]. Due to little rain and lower soil quality, historical agriculture in Andora relied on several staple summer and winter crops. Many farms would have [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize maize], fruit trees, wheat, and olives planted during the summer, and rotate in beets, cabbage, carrots, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato pax fruits] for the generally mild winter. This practice has grown to a point where most cultivated land harvests twice a year.
 
The government is currently expanding [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrigation irrigation] systems and modern sustainable farming. Most arable land relies on either a natural waterway or rainfall for irrigation, with around 17% using an irrigation system older than 50 years, while only 6% use a modern irrigation system. Areas in the western mountains are prone to high summer heat and limited rainfall, necessitating the growth of wheat, olives, grapes, and little else. The government's projections suggest that more up-to-date agriculture methods can boost the crop yield in this region by 320%, with an overall national boost of around 70%.
 
CorricAndoran foodstuffs are also processed locally and shipped abroad. The largest processed export is juice, followed by vegetable oils, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_preserves jams], wine, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baking baked goods].
 
=== Raw Materials ===
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_material raw materials] industry in Casilló y RéalAndora is the third-largest single employer in the country and contributes 9.1% to the total GDP. The nation ranks among the highest for the variety of minerals extracted and produced.
 
In 2020, the mining and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refining refining] industries produced nearly 500 million tons of materials, with the most significant shares being zinc (5.21%,) gypsum (4.09%,) flourite (3.94%,) and copper (3.86%.) Casilló y RéalAndora does not produce large quantities of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alloy alloys] and refined material. However, there is a moderate amount of domestic steel, gravel, and potash production and smaller localized production of other materials.
 
CorricAndoran companies have invested $1.6 billion between 2015 and 2020 into various methods and equipment for mineral extraction. These initiatives include a $300 million contract developing carbon-neutral facilities for Anbareza Corporation mines and a $421 million investment by Kimaneó Holdings for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_capture_and_utilization carbon capture] technology. As part of the 2022 Nystatiszna Conglomerate Scandal, the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of the Interior are working to nationalize three major Andoran mining companies including Anbareza and Kimaneó.
 
The lumber industry is also a significant part of the raw material sector, though much less developed than mining. Around 21% of Casilló y RéalAndora has forests, with 14% of that area again being [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoning zoned] for lumber. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agroforestry Agroforestry] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arboriculture arboriculture] contribute about 0.87% to GDP and produce between 450 thousand and 900 thousand planks and logs per year, depending on the harvestable product. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedrus Cedar] is the most popular hardwood for harvest, followed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teak teak] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm elm]. It is practice for farms growing olive trees to sell the rights to their dead trees to lumber firms.
 
===Energy===
[[File:Wind turbines Sierra de la Oliva 03.JPG|thumb|200x200px|Wind turbine facility in rural Castevija|alt=Wind turbine facility in rural Castevija. Several rolling hills covered in trees have a few dozen large wind turbines on the tops of them. There is a small collecion of buildings at the base of one hill that appear to be electrical transformers. There are no other signs of human life.]]
Casilló y RéalAndora produces the majority of its energy (31.5%, or around 58,000 GWh,) from power sources that are generally renewable or else non-damaging to the environment. These include massive Kuthern-built [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaic_power_station solar farm]s, wind turbines on land and offshore, noninvasive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectricity hydroelectric] power, and some amounts of geothermal. While not the largest electricity producer in Novaris, the nation regularly exceeds its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_grid grid demand] and can sell the excess to other nations. A further 28% of the energy produced is from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomass biomass] energy plants, while 20% is generated by coal plants and 14% by natural gas. The final 7% is made up of various other methods, including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power nuclear] and petroleum.
 
The renewable energy industry in Casilló y RéalAndora is marked high for its scale and advancement. While importing material and labor, the infrastructure is mostly of CorricAndoran design. Several patents on advanced wind and solar energy generation methods originate from CorricAndoran inventors. Many cities and towns use miniaturized wind and water turbines and solar panels to power local infrastructure. Government grants and programs have enabled the green energy capabilities of Casilló y RéalAndora to grow 700% since 2000. The industry itself employs over 94,000 people and contributes 7.6% to GDP.
 
=== Tourism ===
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism Tourism] in Casilló y RéalAndora sees around 22 million visitors a year, with most visiting the coastal regions. The architecture, cuisine, beaches, and ocean ports remain the largest draw of the CorricAndoran coast. Significant numbers also visit the Andoran interior, where the major attractions are outdoor activities, historical sites, architecture, and alcohol breweries. The capital of Eleçeron ranks seventh for tourism nationally, but first for destinations inland. The travel infrastructure, mainly centered around [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River riverine] and rail travel, provides visitors with many scenic views. Travel and transport companies have made strides to attract tourists by using more all-function trains and river cruises. The total industry provides 7.1% of the total GDP.
 
=== Manufacturing ===
CorricAndoran manufacturing is more limited than other nations but remains specialized enough to be a significant economic contributor. Factory and assembled goods make up 12.5% of the economy. This includes all industrial goods such as automobiles and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisan artisan] goods like textiles, clothing, and furniture.
 
The manufacturing industry uses large portions of land that are not suitable for agriculture. Categories included are textiles, machines, transport, instruments, weapons, and arts.
 
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile_industry textile industry] is vast, making up 23% of all manufactured items. Popular exports include sports jerseys, overcoats, summer wear, hats, athletic and hiking shoes, sandals, watches, ponchos, and undergarments, but the largest textile products are wool, cotton, felt, rugs, drapes, and carpeting. Significant amounts of CorricAndoran textiles are hand-made and are considered a cultural heritage.
 
Machines are often industrially manufactured and include large amounts of infrastructure and components for larger machines. Items included in this category are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve valves], insulated wire, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_(mechanics) transmissions], engines, air conditioners, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_turbine gas turbines], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_sink heat sinks]. Machines accounted for 17% of manufactured exports in 2020.
 
Transport is a vitally important industry for Casilló y RéalAndora, contributing 20%. Trucks comprise the largest part of manufactured vehicles, followed by airplanes, cargo vessels, helicopters, cars, and fishing vessels. CorricAndoran industry builds nearly 2 million trucks of various types annually. In addition, many airplanes built for military use have been so successful that they are in use worldwide in civilian and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_service emergency services] roles. While the nation does not have any canals itself, the river system offers conditions well-suited to smaller container ships. CorricAndoran shipyards specialize in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_cargo dry bulk] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Container_ship container] vessels of less than 400 feet.
 
Instruments are a smaller industry, with the CorricAndoran sciences on delicate systems being less sophisticated than other nations. At 12% of the manufacturing economy, the primary instruments exports are medical tools, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediatrics orthopedic] appliances, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyroscope gyroscopes], thermostats, thermometers, chemical processing equipment, speedometers, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altimeter altimeters].
 
The CorricAndoran arms industry supplies firearms, ammunition, aircraft, watercraft, and explosives to the domestic military. Specialties include helicopters, transport aircraft, small-scale warships, rifles, and artillery. Exports of these items reached an estimated $45 billion in 2020. However, Casilló y RéalAndora does import arms from foreign suppliers due to the lagging modernity of domestic manufacturers, which are attempting to develop designs on par with international standards. In total arms made up 18% of manufactured exports.
 
Arts is the smallest manufactured industry, providing 10% of the market. The CorricAndoran arts community is large but follows a more traditional and artisanal approach. Most implements and supplies are hand-made by the artist or a small business owner. Internationally, CorricAndoran art supplies are highly prized for their durability, natural feel, higher quality, and environmental friendliness. Art also includes furniture, which is often carved rather than cut. The largest art products are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canvas_print prints] and paintings, followed by chairs, tables, paintbrushes, bedframes, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easel easels], pencils, dressers, charcoal, mirrors, erasers, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pigment pigments], cabinetry, sculptures, and clay.
 
==Culture==
Casilló y RéalAndora is a highly cultured nation with a heritage stretching back to the early 3rd Century BCE. It is an [[Enlightened Coast]] nation, defined by CorricAndoran philosopher Erik Vael Hernandéz in 1799. Large portions of CorricAndoran culture, like language, architecture, and agriculture, have derived from its start as an Impelanzan colony, providing its status as a significant Impelantic descendant state. Religion has also played a large part in CorricAndoran development; [[Tunseism]] and [[Andoran Deusism|Deusism]], in particular, shaped many traditions and beliefs and are still practiced today across the country. Cuisine is one of the most prominent pillars of CorricAndoran culture, influenced by the geographic region and the extensive trade network of the 17th and 18th centuries. This network allowed Casilló y RéalAndora to contact and absorb aspects of many international cultures. Several cultural sites are included on the [[ICHO]] heritage rolls.
 
=== Architecture ===
[[File:Málaga centro historico.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Downtown Giroruña exemplifies a mix of ancient and modern CorricAndoran buildings]]CorricAndoran architecture draws from many heritages and influences. The humans from southern Arcturia that settled the Andora region brought the Impelantic architectural style. Almost all CorricAndoran buildings from the early 1st Millenium are variations of these styles. The city of [[Porta Armada]] is the most prominent surviving example of Impelantic architecture in Casilló y RéalAndora. A derivative style, known as Andoran Impelantic, developed over the 4th Century. This style informed much of the aesthetic and proportional languages of later CorricAndoran architecture. Hallmarks of traditional CorricAndoran styles such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Colonial_architecture Deseré] include fired clay roofing, colorful window settings, and a washed stone exterior.
 
Some styles in the northern regions incorporated ideas from the Nacatan architectural styles. In the 6th Century, the Vedra style became popular, combining Tunseist, Impelantic, and Nacatan architectural languages. The Vedra style combined traditional [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosaic mosaics] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresco frescos] with patterned structures and decorative stonework to create intricate designs and optical effects. The style eventually gave rise to the NeoVedra school in the 14th Century. Cathedrals, castles, and monuments built by NeoVedra architects are considered some of the most important architectural heritage sites of northern Andora.
 
Modern architecture and international standards blended with CorricAndoran traditions to create the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Colonial_Revival_architecture Corinteró] style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Important architectural schools such as the Ganuá Academy are responsible for many landmarks in modern sections of CorricAndoran cities in the Corinteró style. An ultramodernist style currently expanding within the country is the Tranquíla school, named for its emergence in Porta Tranquíla.
 
=== Scripture ===
[[Andoran Deusism]] scripture first was published in the mid-12th Century. It has since expanded to include many works of theology and doctrine. These works include the widely-known King Gael edition of the Book of Vult, also known as Gael's Tome. Other religious literature includes Chacel's 1388 ''The Eyes of Deus'', Goyisoto's 1431 ''Ruminations on the Theology of Andora'', and Lorca's ''1695 Deus and All Things''. CorricAndoran scripture has influenced the legal sphere due to several archaic laws based on religious philosophy still being enforced. These include a prohibition on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment capital punishment] and persecution of other religions, with quotations in the law directly lifted from Gael's Tome.
 
While not considered by some theologists and literary scholars as doctrine, the famous 1711 work ''The Mind and Soul in Cooperation with the Spheres'' written by Juan Gamonéna is commonly considered a piece of scripture. Its subjects include the practical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropology anthropological] relationships between belief systems and religions worldwide. In the second half of the book, Gamonéna posits that all people worship different aspects of the same deific force in theological terms, and all religions should therefore be treated as parts of a single spiritual whole. This argument has become a mainstream part of Andoran Deusism. Many practitioners have no exposure to the book but can detail most of its ideas.
 
=== Literature ===
[[File:Miguel de Unamuno Meurisse c 1925.JPG|thumb|250x250px|Jean Gabriel de la Crúz, CorricAndoran author and philosipher, c. 1923]]CorricAndoran literature is very diverse. The nation hosts many publishing houses and book vendors responsible for a large percentage of Impelantic translation prints and publishing in Novaris. There is a long history of the written word in Anodra; the first scripts recorded are carvings and scrollwork from the Impelanzan colonists in the Fourth Century. These detail aspects of everyday life and more prosaic subjects such as love, architecture, and religion.
 
Andoran authors created many remarkable works on chivalry and feudalistic society during the middle ages. Philosophical works such as de Cartevija's ''To Become an Ideal Cavalier (Convertirse en un Perfecto Caballero)'', and de Vries' ''Holy Actions of the Noble Man (Acciones Santas del Hombre Noble)'' remain popular volumes for anthropologists and scholars. At the same time, the fictional stories within ''The Great Deeds (Las Estupenda Hazañas)'' and ''Fifteen Virtues (Quince Virtudes)'' are widely regarded as classic examples of chivalric court prose.
 
Various military [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthology anthologies] were written between 1400 and 1700 by CorricAndoran generals and admirals, and some remain standout texts used in formal strategic education. For example, the ''Total Sum of Warfare (Suma Total de la Guerra)'' by Generalissimo-Rege Victor is required reading at the Descarai Combat Academy.
 
During the Rennaisance of the Mind during the mid-1700s to mid-1800s, scholars produced a variety of works on geopolitics, society, philosophy, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognition cognition], and theology. One important work from this period is Hernandéz's ''Nations Developing a Global Presence Through Waterborne Trade (Naciones que Desarrollan una Presencia Mundial a Través del Comercio Marítimo,)'' which popularized the idea of the [[Enlightened Coast]].
 
Casilló y RéalAndora was the birthplace of several noteworthy authors during the Expression movement, including Jean Gabriel de la Crúz, writer of the CorricAndoran Classic ''I, Myself, am Lost'' ''(Yo Mismo Estoy Perdido.)'' Other writers of this period include Xabier Valdovinos, Nahia Castillero, and Arlet Álvarez. Many works published by Expression authors are still sold today in many languages and form part of literature curriculums in CorricAndoran schools.
 
The [[Andoran Union of Journalists]] handles most news publications and current events sources in Casilló y RéalAndora. Founded in 1871 with the popularization of broadsheet newspapers, the AUJ is a workers-rights, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_bargaining collective-bargaining], bias-prevention, and information distribution association that serves as an impartial publisher of CorricAndoran news. The Union acts as a go-between for journalists and their editors and executives, as well as the publications and the CorricAndoran government.
 
===Music===
[[File:OSEM tocando.jpg|thumb|250x250px|The Costa Tranquíla Philharmoic Orchestra performing in 2015]]
CorricAndoran music is varied and contains many elements and genres. Girogía is a CorricAndoran style of music most often associated with the country. It is characterized by acoustic guitars and musical steps known as ''trestiempos'', but artists commonly combine this with other genres like orchestral arrangements and electronic music. Girogía has evolved from traditional southern Andoran folk music and remains popular primarily within that region. Other areas of the country have additional folk music heritage.
 
Casilló y RéalAndora has produced many highly-regarded musicians including the classical composers Brais Valverde, Youssef Domínguez, and Aida Ferreira, as well as contemporary orchestral artists Ana Belen Tarragona and Juan Carlos Gálvez. CorricAndoran singers including Iago Criado, Ana Belen Morata, Maialen, and Alejandro Cueva are popular internationally and are prominent domestic celebrities. The CorricAndoran music community is vibrant, with genres such as metal, pop, hip hop, and rock professionally represented. The nation hosts the bi-annual musical festival Amor Electrico which showcases new and established artists in the techno and dance music scene.
 
There are more than twenty-five professional orchestras in the country. These include the Royal CorricAndoran Armed Services Pageant Band, the Royal Orchestra of House Naranza-Carratéo, and the Costa Tranquíla Philharmonic Orchestra. Traditional musical entertainment such as opera and musical theater are popular, though they have diminished recently. Casilló y RéalAndora is credited to have popularized the technique of ''punctuacíon triple'', in which a musical piece will be scored three times with traditional instruments, vocals, and electronic instruments to harmonize together.
 
=== Cinema ===
CorricAndoran cinema is a small but thriving industry. Pictures that have achieved significant acclaim include ''The Fireflies'' and ''All Men of Honor''. The Royal CorricAndoran Cinema Society manages the promotion and advancement of the cinematic arts and sciences and presents the Mañue Awards annually to important contributors to these subjects. Directors and producers that are internationally known include Cristian Caballero, Brais Peña, Maria Del Mar Jiménez, Mario Santolaria, Yanira Rivera, and Juan Carlos Tarragona. The film industry in Casilló y RéalAndora is known for its wide use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Practical_effect practical effects] and commitment to authenticity. Among the notable practical effects films is ''Eighteen Souls and a Prayer'', a war film that used functioning airplanes and live ammunition for several scenes.
 
CorricAndoran actors often attend the Julinazo Film Academy to acquire method and language skills. Famous actors who have appeared in critically acclaimed and varied roles like Gema Ávila, Ian Batanero, Juan Antonio Coll, and Laia Valladares are alumni of the Film Academy. In 2011, King Sebastián II knighted actor Luis Miguel Herrera as a Knight-Sergeant of Andora for his 'critical service in bringing the vibrancy and chivalry of CorricAndoran culture to the international community.' Herrera's roles in films based on Andoran folk tales and CorricAndoran history are widely regarded as both engaging and historically accurate.
 
===Sports===
[[File:CorricSportKnight.jpg|thumb|250x250px|A HAMA jousting competitor at the Cartevija Hastilidium]]
Casilló y RéalAndora is a highly athletic state, though it does not have as many competitive sports teams as other nations. The most popular sport in the country is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football football], with practice ranging from national-level sponsored teams to neighborhood games between children. This sport originated from abroad and became popular in a primitive form in the late 1800s. CorricAndoran football teams are respectable if average on the international field. Notably, no CorricAndoran team has ever won the World Cup, and many years do not qualify. Regardless of this, it remains the most-participated and watched sport for its athletic benefits and entertainment value.
 
Native to the country is the Tournament of Saint Marta, the global championship for Historical Armoured Martial Arts. Casilló y RéalAndora is considered the birthplace of modern competitive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_European_martial_arts HAMA], having kept the practice alive within the culture of knighthood and chivalry that still permeates the nation. Each Duchy, County, and Barony in the country has a HAMA team, called Companies, using the arms of their province as team colors. CorricAndoran HAMA tournaments can consist of individual entrant events or team-based competitions. The competitions are known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hastilude hastiludes] and include quintain, jousting, passes of arms, melee, mounted and foot archery, and wrestling. The stadiums for this sport, taking their name from the competitions, are called Hastilidiums. The Tournament of Saint Marta itself is a triathlon of jousting, wrestling, and melee. The Administrative Board of Armoured Martial Arts, the international oversight body for HAMA, is headquartered in Eleçeron.
 
Horse-racing is popular in Casilló y RéalAndora and exists in its unique practice. While the typical races of thoroughbreds exist, the CorricAndoran style evolved from a tradition of evaluating [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horses_in_warfare#Middle_Ages warhorses]. These competitions feature conditions more akin to motorbike races or cross-country rallies. Horses bred for CorricAndoran horse-racing exemplify the qualities of destriers, being high of the shoulder, powerfully muscled, and thick-legged. Speed is not as valued as endurance and strength. It is common practice for champion racehorses to be retired after four wins, after which they become breeding studs or are bought by HAMA athletes for jousting.
 
Other popular sports in Casilló y RéalAndora are rugby, tennis, various forms of regional handball, golf, swimming, marathons, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_car_racing stock] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rallying rally] car racing. The nation's automotive industry is well-regarded for its ability to engineer rugged and powerful racecars that find use in many international competitions by native and foreign drivers.
 
===Cuisine ===
[[File:Tuna Steak, Bee's Steak and Shake, Sleman, Yogyakarta.jpg|thumb|250x250px|A dish of ''atún con paxas'' cooked on a traditional hotplate]]
CorricAndoran cuisine draws heavily on the geography and culture of the Andora region and is known for heavy use of vegetable and fruit products and flavorings alongside traditional spices. Principal ingredients are influenced by availability, with seafood and fish being more common coastally and heavier meats available inland. CorricAndoran people widely recognize four distinct categories of cuisine:
 
'''Northern''' cuisine is considered those traditional foods from the northern coast and northeast inland region. It makes heavy use of seafood, found in roasted and fried dishes, hot and cold soups, and eaten raw. It also uses fruit as a seasoning and complementary ingredient, such as ''pirta'' (lemon rice.) A traditional delicacy of Northern cuisine is ''atún con paxas'' (slow-grilled steak tuna on baby pax fruits fried in olive oil) on a bed of ''pirta'' with a side of asparagus, mushrooms, and figs.
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=== Festivals ===
The CorricAndoran culture places heavy importance on celebrating. It is seen as an acceptance of the events of life and a celebration of achievement when people gather for holidays and festivals. Certain festivals are viewed as essential to good luck, and those that do not participate are seen with varying degrees of pity and suspicion. There are nearly 130 different national holidays, each with its customs and traditions, with 60 of those also having government-mandated moratoriums on working for most, and triple overtime for essential workers. The Monarch retains the power to, on the advice of the Royal Cabinet, declare certain days to be work-free holidays on a temporary or permanent basis. The government maintains its secular policymaking stance but allows work holidays for religious groups that make up at least 1% of the population.
 
Many CorricAndoran festivals are times when private family gathers are observed, but major events can draw crowds upwards of ten thousand. There are several renowned CorricAndoran festivals that are celebrated worldwide by the CorricAndoran diaspora.
 
=====La Fiesta de Santo Abrosius=====
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The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendar_of_saints feast day] of the patron saint of Andora, who lived near 1240 CE, and the most prominent religious holiday in the country. The festivities begin the second Friday in May and typically last until the following Monday, though certain parts of the nation can see them end on Wednesday. The holiday traditions include paper decorations either chained together or pattern-cut from long reams, as well as ringed candles, the iconography of Saint Abrosius, and incense, if affordable. The colors of Saint Abrosius are green and white and permeate almost every decoration. This has earned the holiday the appellation "La Verde y Blanco." The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius follows a four-day pattern that mirrors the life of the Saint. The first day involves small family gatherings and sharing stories and traditional Andoran peasant food. The second sees families travel around their neighborhoods and towns exchanging stories and handmade gifts. The third is a national celebration, with large crowds, music, communal cooking, and events held by churches. The fourth and last day is less active, a somber day dedicated to absent or dead family.
 
Elements of the CorricAndoran diaspora also celebrate this holiday. Depending on community size, festivities can range from a floor of an apartment building, a street, or even entire sections of town. The largest CorricAndoran community outside the nation is in Volscina, followed by Packilvania. These see moderately sized celebrations that are quite similar in scale and scope to their homeland. The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius' good cheer, inclusivity, and gift-giving contribute to the acceptance of CorricAndoran immigrants in many nations.
==== Harvestide ====
Harvestide is an amalgamated holiday from Andoran Deusism, Tunseism, CorricAndoran history, and international sources. The festivities fall on the 20th of November. Historically, this is when the summer harvest taxes were due in the Kingdom of Avantana. The king would give out rewards to his loyal lords by tradition, in acknowledgment of their fealty and the work of their people. These traditions evolved into more elaborate celebrations of the collective efforts of the common folk and the cultural bonds of the Andoran people. Lords would invite their noble subjects to a feast on tax day, where they would provide gifts and entertainment in times of plenty and a meal and camaraderie in times of hardship. The first son of a lord would traditionally entertain his father's pledged nobles, while his father would attend the feast of his liege. On the lowest rung of nobility, the sons of Viscounts would invite prominent members of the ''heredad'' to a feast, usually wealthy merchants and knights. All ''heredads'' would provide some generosity to the peasantry, usually in free drinks or meals at a local business. As the influences of Deusism became more widespread, the clergy saw the celebration of community effort that the Tax Feast involved. The Church recognized the similarities in the holiday to their values on equality and acknowledging all contributions to society.
 
In the mid-1400s, the Tax Feast became a mixture of political, social, and religious celebration and would soon be renamed Harvestide by the Church. Due to donations, the Andoran Deus Church subsidized the celebrations for the common people. Farmers and craftspeople received a wooden tally chit for their taxes, which had several uses. They could show it at inns and taverns for free meals, which the Church would reimburse for the establishment, or they could exchange it in return for being sent seed and supply for the winter harvest. The Church would also provide sermons and blessings at gatherings of the nobility, which often focused on thanks-giving and the appreciation of the efforts of the working class. In addition, more prominent religious institutes such as cathedrals and monasteries hosted "Street Feasts" for the impoverished. Harvestide also coincided with settling debts, the shipment of goods, and a rest period after a summer of work. These elements combined, and the holiday became what it is in the modern period.
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==== Corric Tax Day ====
An associated holiday to Harvestide is Corric Tax Day, on the 22nd of November. The government and Church will provide free meals and gifts to the Royal CorricAndoran Ministry of Taxation workers, who have to sort through a backlog of millions of tax forms submitted two days prior. Employees can pull as much overtime as they want and are excused from work for at least two days once they complete their assigned docket of paperwork. In addition, specific neighborhoods near Royal Taxation Ministry offices will prepare meals and drinks to deliver to their local office.
 
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