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Since the conclusion of the Civil War, the government of Vesienväl has emphasized development of the country from rural and agrarian into an urbanized society. Transitions of power have remained largely peaceful and stable since 1954, with no major coups or other interruptions of the power of the party. The economy remains centrally planned. Early in the Worker's State era, the focus was on building infrastructure such as trains, highways, and hydroelectric dams. In the 1960s and 1970s the government began a concerted effort to become self-sufficient in manufacturing, and homegrown industries for everything from cars and trucks to aircraft and semiconductor-based electronics were established. However, Vesienvällic products of this era were largely considered to be on inferior quality and were never able to successfully exported to the global market. In the 1980s the government relaxed import restrictions while emphasizing importing first (and exporting first) to fellow socialist countries before entering into economic relationships with capitalist states. Since the 80s, the Vesienvällic manufacturing sector has declined from its artificially-inflated highs in the 70s as imports have largely domestically produced goods in most sectors. The Vesienvällic government has begun emphasizing art and culture, believing it important to show the world that socialism in general and Vesienväl in particular can support a vibrant, happy cultural scenes. Athletics, too, has been emphasized, especially in international competitions. Both prior to and after the space debris crisis of the late 2000s, Vesienväl built and maintained a space program, aiming to be the most advanced country of its size operating in space.