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The Republic of Tivot, more commonly referred to simply as Tivot, is a small, prosperous nation that shares a single border with Caltharus on the continent Aurora. It is the northernmost nation on the continent of Aurora, and was part of Salovia for centuries, gaining independence immediately after The Auroran Imperial War following an independence referendum in 1975. It has maintained peaceful relations with the former Salovian territories of Baykalia, Kostromastan, Imperial Fandom, and Tuvaltastan. The nation, with a Nominal GDP per capita of $37,361, has an estimated population of 22,581,000. The nation is located at the tip of the Great Auroran Peninsula, and is a major port for shippings directed towards Gondwana and Atlantia. Tivot also has three outlying islands, Alirus Isle to the northeast, Eternium Isle to the northwest, and Iluvikov Island to the west, all of which have been designated as nature preserves. Collectively, the three islands are referred to as the Tivot Outlying Preserves (TOPs). Along with the TOPs, Tivot also owns the port city of Triklov Port, located on the southeastern corner of the Justelvardic island of Isekaiou, given to Salovia to be part of the Tivotian province by Great Morstaybishlia as reparations for occupying Tivot during the Great War. The capital Tarov and its metropolitan area hold almost the entire population of the mainland at over 22 million people, due to lack of practical usable space elsewhere, and also local superstitions. The only other separate populations are the settlement of Per, home to a population of approximately 237,200 Human-Peregrin hybrids, and the previously-mentioned Port Triklov, hosting a population of 332,800. This near-total concentration of the population results in the titles Tivot and Tarov to be occasionally used interchangeably, as well as the rare reference to Tivot as a city-state.

The Republic of Tivot
Motto: Through Innovation, Prosperity Grows
Green: Tivot ; Light Green: The UNAC
Capital and largest city		Tarov
Official languages		Codexian and Kostuvian
Demonym		Tivotian, Tivan, Tivoti
Government		Republic
-	Chief Executive Statesman	Boris Loctov
-	Ancillary Executive Statesman	Yevala Kintolov
-	Perevilla Praetor	Veridicus Perelius
-	Internum Praetor	Iovov Lukalov
Legislature		Congregate
-	Upper house	Perevilla
-	Lower house	Villa Internum
Area
-	Total	23,650 km2 9,131.3 sq mi
Population
-	2018 estimate	22,581,000
-	2010 census	18,321,000
-	Density	954.8/km2 2,472.9/sq mi
GDP (nominal)		2018 estimate
-	Total	843.65 billion KRB
-	Per capita	37,361 KRB
Gini (2016)		23.2 low
HDI (2016)		.882 very high
Currency		Kirib (♅/KRB)
Date format		DD/MM/YYYY
Drives on the		the left
Calling code		+17
ISO 3166 code		TVT
Internet TLD		.tvt

Etymology

"Tivot" is an codexified word that traces its origins to the words "tyvl" and "virlot" which originate from the dead language of the Ancient Kostuvians. "Tyvl" translates to "crater" in Codexian, a reference to the ancient meteor crater that the city Tarov proper resides within, while "virlot" translates to "city" in Codexian. "Tarov" is also believed to share the same origins.

History

Pre-Salovian Era

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As a Salovian Province

First taken in 876 AD after the Battle of ____, Tivot had always been located on the political peripheral of Salovian politics, and since 1132 AD had been a semi-autonomous province of the nation. This self-sufficiency and relative freedom over its own affairs allowed the nation to chart its own course, uniquely separate from the other regions of Salovia.

Throughout its history, Tivot's capital Tarov served as a focal point for Salovians to travel to and from Salovian colonies.

Departure from Salovia

After The Auroran Imperial War, the Tivotian people saw that the empire which they relied on so heavily for protection was weakened militarily, and as such the Tivotian province announced their intent to execute an independence referendum. They were established on January 24th, 1976. Since then, Tivot has shot ahead of its Salovian counterparts economically and politically. In some respects, Tivot is also considered by some to be the largest city-state in the world by land area, and the area surrounding Tarov is very diverse, with large mountains to the south and east, an unusually steep volcanic mountain making up the entirety of Alirus Isle, a deep ravine on Eternium Isle, as well as a large cliff in the northern part of the Tivotian mainland, called Ver's Northern Wall. Due to this diversity, 75% of Tivot's land area has been designated as a nature reserve, except for Tarov and its surrounding areas, the city of Per, and Port Triklov.

Beginnings of Tivot

Unlike its war-torn counterparts, Tivot has been in a state of relative peace since The Auroran Imperial War. Due to this, it has managed to advance in technology at a faster pace than the rest of former Salovia. Such advances include the development of cultured meats which has resulted in a rapid decrease in meat imports from other countries, engineering techniques to allow for taller, thinner skyscrapers, and mail delivery via drones. A rapid-speed tunnel network has also been proposed to connect Tarov to other nations' major cities.

Modern-Day Tivot

Tivot has inserted itself into the global economy, emerging as a major shipping and trade hub. The nation makes the majority of its wealth from tourism, trade, its numerous financial businesses, and its numerous coastal ports within Tarov and Port Triklov, which have a comparatively low tax rate. It also holds one of the world's largest stock markets. The nation has also solidified a place of importance in the United Nations of the Auroran Continent as the host to one of the headquarters of the Auroran Continental Bank.

Politics

Governmental System

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

• Perevilla

The Perevilla is is a population-based representative legislature that votes on Foreign Policy issues.

• Villa Internus

The Villa Internus is a population-based representative legislature that votes on Domestic Policy issues.

Judicial Branch

• Supreme Court

The Supreme Court determines what bills are constitutional or not, and consists of nine judges.

Electoral Process

The electoral process is a simple popular vote, where voters go out to established voting stations and cast their ballots. The candidate with the most votes becomes the new incumbent of whatever office.

Domestic Policy

Poverty

The Poverty Rate is currently 6.2%, and has been hovering around 6% since 1980.

Civil Rights

Anyone and everyone has equal representation and treatment within Tivot.

Economy

Religion

Education

Foreign Policy

The city of Tarov is host to numerous financial centers, two large ports, and is a major trade hub and tax haven. Along with this, it is host to a headquarters of the Auroran Continental Bank, which monitors and maintains the stability of the Kirib. Tivot also holds one of the largest numbers of merchant ships registered under it, with a total of 7,982 ships, 3,632 of which are bulk carrier ships, another 2,314 container ships, and another 1,561 oil tankers. The remaining 2,789 primarily consist of general cargo and various private ships.

Trade

Tivot is part of the United Nations of the Auroran Continent, which has established a continent-wide trade agreement and non-aggression pact. Through efforts of the Loctov administration, Tivot has also established free trade agreements with numerous nations and international organizations outside of Aurora, including the Vekaiyun Union, the SHACOG, and the Pax Caliphate.

Neutrality

The country has publicly expressed its eagerness to become a major center of trade, culture, and finances, and as such has stayed strictly neutral in regards to international politics. It has, however, shown itself to be very politically close to nations like the United Kingdom, Tuvaltastan, and Emberwood Coast.

Immigration

Tivot has developed a nondiscriminatory immigration policy, which, although granting the majority of immigrants entrance into the nation, performs very extensive background checks on those that wish to enter.

Military

There is no military in Tivot, meaning the nation relies on its neighbors for protection. However, the city of Tarov maintains a law enforcement department to curb crime.

Culture

Literature

Customs and Traditions

Food

Festivals

• New Year's Day Festival

A festival that takes place on New Year's Day, and is typically celebrated with Norgov bread. (see Holidays)

• Halloween Festival

A festival that takes place on Halloween (see Holidays).

Geography

The nation of Tivot is mostly made up of the northernmost reaches of the Zycannes Mountains, with the most notable geographic feature being a large crater. The crater, likely the result of a meteor impact that took place around 260 million years ago, holds what is today the metropolitan area of the city of Tarov. The Tyrne River, the largest river in Tivot, begins in the peaks of the Zycannes and flows through Tarov before ultimately ending at the Caven/Morstaybishlian Sea. The non-mountainous land in Tivot is arable, yet limited. This problem was resolved by importing most of the nation's food, until a recent development in vertical farming and cultured meat production allowed for the industries to become commercially viable, enabling Tivot to reduce its reliance on foodstuff imports.

Climate

Tivot's climate is dominated by the subtropical highland oceanic climate.

Ecosystem

Biodiversity

Environment

Economy

Financial center

As one of the world's leading international financial centers, Tarov has a major capitalist service economy with low taxation, and has established free trade agreements with numerous nations throughout Urth. It is an important center for international finance and trade, with one of the greatest concentrations of corporate headquarters in the Caven/Morstaybishlian Sea, along with Sani Bursil and Aeternum, among others. The Tivot Stock Exchange is one of the largest in the world, making up a large share of all stocks traded.

Currency

The Currency of Tivot is the Kirib, the currency of much of the Auroran continent. The Auroran Continental Bank is situated in Tarov, with the Auroran Banking Agency being located in Sani Bursil.

Agriculture and Livestock

Livestock in Tivot

West Tarov Cultured Beef and Pork Factory

Through relatively speedy advancements in agricultural technology, Tivotian scientists began work on developing synthesized meats early in 2006. Realizing the potential behind this, the Tivotian government injected funds into the effort, soon resulting in the first commercially-viable synthetic meat in late 2015. The industry quickly boomed afterwards, with nearly two-thirds of all meats consumed in 2018 being synthesized.

Crops

In an effort to prioritize nutritional value over flavor, the jackfruit has become a major staple food of Tivot, with the fruit being used in various forms of food, from soups, candies, sandwiches, and smoothies.

Vertical Farm in a low-density neighborhood

Industry

South Tarov Port, the largest port in former Salovia

Although not a major exporter of goods, a large portion of global goods moves through Tarov in shipping containers, many of which are registered under the nation's flag.

Science and Technology

Demographics

The Ellynoy, the tallest building in Tivot

Commercial District of Tarov

The Grand Commerce Center of Tarov

Overview of Eastern Tarov

Ethnicity

Religion