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===Foreign Policy===
Following the Toscanan-Emilian War, any remaining foreign relations deteriorated as the Fortunan Confederation entered into another state of isolation and hatred for foreign entities ran rampant. This would continue into the 2000s with the creation of the Second Fortunan Empire, but in order to revitalize the economy, Lyone and other party leaders made the decision to become more open to the outside world. This would include the bettering diplomatic relations and the exchange of embassies and ambassadors with multiple nations across Urth. Fortuna especially holds close relations with [[
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As part of the 2000s economic reforms, large-scale privatization occurred of formerly state sectors along with allowing for regulated foreign investment into the nation's industry, while key enterprises and sectors such as education remained state-owned. Although the economic reforms prevented the collapse of the Fortunan economy and the overall quality of life has increased, these changes have led to further inequality with the Gini coefficient of Fortuna averaged around 0.47. Generally rural areas are on average poorer than urban areas, however the most drastic differences are seen within the most recently annexed territories of the Medium Isles and Eridani Theta where residents are drastically poorer than those within the Fortunan Archipelago.
Foreign trade would first pick up in the 2010s and has continued to grow exponentially. Centered between the Pacific Ocean, Northeast Yasteria, and Southeast Yasteria, Fortuna serves as central point for trade routes along the coast. Although unfavorably looked upon by a large part of the international community, the nation has been able to still participate within the global market. A handful of trading partners include
===Currency===
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