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The lack of human presence prior to [[Salovia|Salovian]] rule created a prosperous environment for the ancestors of the [[Gallegos tortoise|Gallegos tortoises]] to grow in numbers and evolve. They are an often-cited and prominent example of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_gigantism insular gigantism]. The turtles have developed an extensive sign language based on a variety of body movements and a writing system, making them one of the most intelligent animals on [[Urth]]. They form complex social ties between each other and are considered equal to humans under Tortugan law. All these factors lead most Tortugans to consider them as the native inhabitants of the islands. Knowledge of Gallegian history is limited due to the difficulties encountered while attempting communication with them and is mostly interpreted through fossil records and artifacts. |
The lack of human presence prior to [[Salovia|Salovian]] rule created a prosperous environment for the ancestors of the [[Gallegos tortoise|Gallegos tortoises]] to grow in numbers and evolve. They are an often-cited and prominent example of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_gigantism insular gigantism]. The turtles have developed an extensive sign language based on a variety of body movements and a writing system, making them one of the most intelligent animals on [[Urth]]. They form complex social ties between each other and are considered equal to humans under Tortugan law. All these factors lead most Tortugans to consider them as the native inhabitants of the islands. Knowledge of Gallegian history is limited due to the difficulties encountered while attempting communication with them and is mostly interpreted through fossil records and artifacts. |
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The first human presence was rather brief, only being intermittently and briefly explored by a variety of nations. More permanent settlement began with the establishment of a series of slave plantations by |
The first human presence was rather brief, only being intermittently and briefly explored by a variety of nations. More permanent settlement began in the 15th century, with the establishment of a series of slave plantations by [[Irakli Ketevanidze]], a prominent Salovian trader. Its absorption into the [[Salovia|Grand Republic of Salovia]] later followed. The majority of slaves brought to the islands were from several Impelanzan-speaking nations in Arcturia, a legacy still observable to this day. It was the site of one of the few successful slave rebellions, making the slaves free men much earlier than most other places in the world. Tortuga gained full independence in 1954. |
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Today, Tortuga boasts a relatively high GDP per capita due to its low population and profitable tourism industry. Its Human Development Index is very high, due to its highly educated population and elevated high life expectancy. |
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Tortugan culture is a mix of Impelanzan, Salovian and nearby cultures. The vast majority of people living on the islands speak some variation of Impelanzan, but the teaching of Salovian is somewhat controversial due to the history of the nation, and not therefore not universal. The nation is a member of the [[International Forum]] and the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent|UNAC]]. |
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