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| − | |national_motto = ''[[Cross of Christ bestow grace on the Diadochians]]''
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| − | |region = Pandos
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| − | |capital = [[Atlantis]]
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| − | |largest_city = [[Olympias]]
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| − | |official_languages =[[wikipedia: Greek language|Greek]], [[wikipedia: French language|French]], [[Atlantean language|Atlantean]],
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| − | |national_languages = [[Magarian language|Magarian]]<br>[[Dalmatian language|Dalmatian]]<br>[[Odrysian language|Odrysian]]<br>[[Illyrian language|Illyrian]]<br>[[Pannonian language|Pannonian]]<br>[[Dacian language|Dacian]]<br>[[Moesian language|Moesian]]<br>[[Sarmatian language|Sarmatian]]<br>[[Amnion language|Amnionic]]<br>[[Kolchidian language|Kolchidian]]
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| − | |demonym = [[Diadochians|Diadochian]]
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| − | |legislature = [[Parliament of Diadochia]]
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| − | |upper_house = [[ House of Archontes]]
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| − | |lower_house = [[House of Koiná]]
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| − | |government_type = Constitutional Monarchy
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| − | |leader_title1 = [[List of Diadochian monarchs|Emperor]]
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| − | |leader_name1 = [[Nikolas VI of Diadochia]]
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| − | |leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Diadochia|Prime Minister]]
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| − | |leader_name2 = [[Andreas Karistinos]] [[Porfýras Party|(P)]]
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| − | |established_event1 = Founding of Diadochia
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| − | |established_date1 = 930 BC
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| − | |established_event2 = Establishment of the [[Diadochian Orthodox Church]]
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| − | |established_date2 = July 21, 307 AD
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| − | |established_event3 = [[Time of Troubles]]
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| − | |established_date3 = 1410 AD to 1481 AD
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| − | |established_event4 = Empire Reunited
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| − | |established_date4 = 9 December, 1438
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| − | |population_estimate = 796,330,604
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| − | |GDP_nominal = $16.9 Trillion
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| − | |GDP_nominal_year = 2014
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| − | |GDP_nominal_per_capita = $58,014
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| − | |Gini = 32.8
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| − | |currency = [[Diadochian drachma]]
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| − | |currency_code = Δρχ., Δρ. or ₯
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| − | |iso3166code = Dia
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| − | |patron_saints = [[wikipedia:Saint George|St. George]] [[wikipedia:Andrew the Apostle|St. Andrew]], [[wikipedia:Nicholas of Myra|St. Nicholas]], [[wikipedia:Panagia|St. Mary]], St. Alexander, [[wikipedia:Constantine the Great and Christianity|St. Constantine the Great]], and [[wikipedia:Helena (empress)|St. Helena]]
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| − | |sport =Football, Rugby
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| − | |animal =Diadochi Lion, Dolphin
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| − | The '''Holy and Most August Empire of Diadochia''', commonly known as the '''Empire of Diadochia''' or simply '''Diadochia''' is a country located in [[Region/Pandos|Pandos]]. Diadochia is a de jure Absolute monarchy or autocracy by tradition however by law and by practice it is a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch, the emperor exercises more power than a constitutional figurehead would in other monarchies. The current monarch is Emperor [[Nikolas VI of Diadochia|Nikolas VI]]. The country of Diadochia is located on an archipelago, known as the [[Diadochian Isles]]. With a population around 796 million people, Diadochia is one of the largest countries in Pandos in terms of population. The empire is culturally, religiously, linguistically, ethnically and nationally diverse. The empire is composed of around twenty or more various ethnicities, including Diadochi-Greeks, Anatolikáns, Persicans, Magarians, Moesians, Sarmatian, Dalmatians, Calabrians, Illyrians, Galicians, Aquitanians, Iberians, Lusitanics, Odrysians, Kolchídans, Amnions, Epirote, Pannonians, Galliaeans, Cyrenaicans, and Numidians. Because of the great diversity, Diadochia is a multinational realm. However much of the elite are of the ruling class of Diadochi-Greeks. The [[Diadochian nobility]] includes nobility from other ethnicities has well, most notably the Magarians to name one. Diadochia is a large country at 1,025,072 sq miles.
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| − | ==History==
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| − | ==Geography==
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| − | {{Main|Geography of Diadochia}}
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| − | ===Climate===
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| − | {{Main|Climate of Diadochia}}
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| − | The climate of Diadochia is of a temperate, continental nature, with maritime climate prevailing on the western coast of Diadochia and a Mediterranean climate prevailing in the southern parts of Diadochia.
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| − | The country gets plentiful rainfall throughout the year. Temperatures vary greatly in Diadochia, because of its size. Anatoliká has hot, dry summers and mild to cool, wet winters. while the coastal areas around Anatoliká have a temperate Oceanic climate with warm, wet summers and cool to cold, wet winters.
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| − | ===Administrative divisions===
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| − | Administratively, Diadochia is divided into various administrative divisions. The Administrative divisions include Provinces, which are divided into counties, which are in turn divided into districts. Major cities like [[Atlantis]] are autonomous.
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| − | There are 25 provinces. The names of these 25 provinces are Anatoliká, Elláda, Calabria, New Aígyptos, Kolchída, Amnion, Megaria, Illyría, Galicia, Moesia, Dalmatia, Sarmatia, Iberia, Aquitania, Odrysia-Thrace, Macedonia, Epirus, Pannonia, Dacia, Palmyra, Cyrenaica, Numidia, Solomó̱nta, Lusitania, and Galliae. Each of these 25 provinces are in-turn divided into counties. There are 529 counties in total.
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| − | ==Politics==
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| − | ===Government===
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| − | The government of the Empire of Diadochia is a constitutional monarchy. The [[Parliament of Diadochia]] is made up of two houses, an appointed/hereditary upper house, the [[House of Archontes]] and a elected lower house, the [[House of Koiná]]. The Emperor's position is unique for he is neither a crowned figure head nor is he monarch with absolute powers he is somewhere in between working with an elected government and people.
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| − | The Emperor, currently, Nicholas VI of Diadochia is the head of State. The Prime Minister, currently [[Andreas Karistinos]] is head of the government. The Prime Minister is generally chosen from the party that commands the majority in the House of Koiná.
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| − | Members of the [[Cabinet of Diadochia]] are selected from both houses of Parliament and are generally members of the current Prime Minister's party. Executive power is excersised by the Emperor, Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The [[Privy Council of Diadochia]] serves as an advisory body to the Emperor that advises the reigning monarch on the excercise of the Imperial Prerogative.
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| − | ==Economy==
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| − | The Empire of Diadochia has a partially regulated market economy. The economy of Diadochia is dominated by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by the Fishing industry, shipping industry, shipbuilding industry, and the Automobile Manufacturing industry. The [[Bank of Diadochia]] established in 1601 is the country's central bank and is responsible for issuing notes and coins and regulating the nation's currency, the [[Diadochian drachma]]. Other major banking institutions include [[Kokkali Bank]], Ballios, and [[Lesvou Banking Group]].
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| − | Diadochia is a developed country with very high standards of living for its people. Tourism is a important part of the economy. The country is nation a seafarers, and as such shipping and fishing are very important parts of the economy. Diadochia also has one of the largest merchant marine fleets in the world; the country is also a agricultural and fisheries producer with considerable power in the food sector.
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| − | ===Agriculture===
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| − | {{main|Agriculture in Diadochia}}
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| − | Beef-based agriculture forms the backbone of the Diadochian economy, as it has done for the last ten centuries. Besides beef-based agriculture, Diadochian agriculture includes many other products. Diadochia is one of the world's major producers of olives, olive oil grapes, wine, onions, tea, coffee, tobacco, apples, cotton, barley, wheat, rye, lemons, hazelnuts, almonds, cherries, figs, apricots, quinces, pomegrantes, chickpeas, tomatoes, green peppers, lentils, pistachios, rose oil, lavender oil, and milk
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| − | The most important types of livestock in Daidochia are Cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, and pigs. Diadochians for centuries have kept bees for making honey. Diadochia is one of the worlds largest exporter of fish.
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| − | Going back to ancient times, shipping has been a key element of Diadochian economic activity. Today, shipping is one of the Diadochia's most important industries and its merchant fleet is one of the largest in the world.
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| − | There are 4,350 ships in the [[Diadochian Merchant Navy]], consisting of tankers, dry bulk carriers, containers and orher types of ships.
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| − | Tourism is an important part of Diadochia's economy. In last year estimates alone, Diadochia welcomes over 25 million people annually for tourism. Diadochia has a number of spa towns, resorts and many beaches. Diadochia has a Mediterranean climate that attracts tourists wishing to soak ou the sun.
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| − | Orthodox christianity, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism are Diadochia's traditional religions. The Diadochian Empire's state religion is the [[Diadochian Orthodox Church]]. The state church is headed by the [[Patriarch of Atlantis]]. The Patriarch oversees the churches affairs with the aid of an assembly of churchmen called the [[Holy Synod]].
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| − | The universities of Diadochia are among some of the top universities in the world; the [[University of Olympias]], [[University of Corinth]], the [[University of Atlantis]], [[St. George's University]], [[University of Larissa]], [[University of Abdera]], [[University of Iolcus]] are all ranked among the top colleges in the world.
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| − | Diadochia has a number of independent boarding schools. The most important independent boarding schools in Diadochia are [[Odysséa College]], [[Liontarioú College]], [[Athina College]], [[Lelex School]], [[Korakas College]].
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| − | The education system is divided into early years (ages 3–4), primary education (ages 4–11), secondary education (ages 11–18) and tertiary education (ages 18+).
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| − | {{main|Culture of Diadochia}}
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| − | The Culture of Diadochia includes Byzantine, Greco-roman influences as well as native Atlantean influences.
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| − | There are over 100 different ethnic groups and indigenous peoples in Diadochia.
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| − | Diadochian literature refers to literature associated with the Empire of Diadochia. Most Diadochian literature is in the Greek language. In 2013, some 360,000 books were published in Diadochia. Some of the most important pieces of Diadochian Literature include the epic poems, historical works, novels of all genres, encyclopedias, miltary treatises and Diadochian fairy tales and foklore. Diadochian literature is strongly influenced by Hellenistic influences.
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| − | Old Diadochian folklore takes its roots in the beliefs of ancient greeks and now is represented in the Diadochian fairy tales
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| − | Diadochian Folklore and Fairy tales include: Almondseed and Almondella, Anthousa, Xanthousa, Chrisomalousa, Brother and Sisterm, The Goat Girl, The Golden Crab, How the Dragon was Tricked, The Ill-Fated Princess, Chrysa and the Goblins, The Magician's Horse, Prince Semolina, Ariadne, Rhodopis and the Golden Slippers, The Serpent with Seven Heads, The Sleeping Prince, Maroulla, The Twelve Months, What Is the Fastest Thing in the World?, Tales of Karagiozis, The Golden Apples, Eros and Psyche, Amphion and Zethos, Triptolemus, Perseus and Medusa, The Calydonian Boar Hunt, Bellerophon and the Chimera, Alcyone, The Caladrius, Ceryneian Hind, The Golden Fleece, Vassalia and the Griffin, Kostas and the Hippocamp.
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| − | The history of Diadochian Architecture is divided into several phases of architectural styes, first early and middle Diadochian Period second the Komnenos Period, followed by the Western period with Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical Biedermeier, Empire Style periods within it influenced by Cranaeia, [[Sconemark]], [[Euphrania]], [[Nevanmaa]], [[Geadland]], [[Vyvland]], and [[Vjaarland]].
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| − | Some of the earliest examples of the early Diadochian period are The [[St Constantine's Palace|Old Imperial Palace of Atlantis]], [[Hagia Sophia Cathedral]], and Hagia Irene to name a few.
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| − | With the accession of [[Manuel I of Diadochia|Manuel I]] to the Imperial Throne in 1212 an architectural renaissance was ushered in as well. Under the guidance of the Komnenos dynasty which to this day rules Diadochia through a cadet branch The House of Komnenos-Palaiologos. The Architectural renaissance was like nothing ever seen in Diadochia at that time, it even rivaled the Nikolaian Renaissance of the early 10th, 11th, and early 12th centuries.
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| − | To this day medieval architectural forms are very popular in Diadochia including Cross-in-square, Tetraconch, Pendentive dome, and Pointed arch bridge.
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| − | Diadochian Art traces its orgins to ancient times. However the medieval ages also played an influencing role on Diadochian culture, especially Diadochian art. Diadochian Art includes Paintings, the world famed [[Diadochian icons]], Diadochian gardens, mosaics, frescoes, sculptures, Consular diptychs, silk, ceremics, porcelain, pottery, murals and others.
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| − | Diadochian gardens emphasized elaborate mosaic designs just like the Atlanteans before them, but the Diadochians also included fountains, reflection pools, small shrines, exotic trees and plants and other orintal influences.
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| − | The original purpose of the ballet in Diadochia was to entertain the Imperial court of Atlantis. The Diadochian Ballet is still quite popular among the [[Diadochian nobility]]. In Diadochia today the Ballet has become affordable for masses and is inexpensive. The Imperial Diadochian Ballet Academy, The Imperial Academy of Dance, and the Imperial Ballet School are the main institutions of learning for ballet in Diadochia.
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| − | * The Imperial Diadochian Ballet(Located at [[Magdaléna Theatre]])
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| − | * The Imperial Atlantis Opera Ballet
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| − | * Dikastírio Ballet (Located at the Imperial Court Theatre)
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| − | * Platea Ballet (Located at The Theatre Imperial Platea)
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| − | Most Diadochian Opera is distinctly Diadochian, featuring
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| − | many Diadochian style themes. The Diadochian Opera does have a strong foreign influence coming from [[Geadland]], [[Vyvland]], [[Sconemark]], among others.
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| − | The Empire of Diadochia is dominated by five commercial broadcasting networks. They are DRE, ARS, and EERE, and to a lesser extant Apollo, and ITN. There are several other networks and stations but the Big Five as they are called are the most important. The [[Elláda National Broadcasting Company]] or (EERE) was orignially founded as a radio station in 1922 and is to this day the largest and oldest commercial network in Diadochia. The major programs of EERE include soap operas [[Nothing in Excess]], [[Dusk to Dawn]], [[The Hand that Rocks the Cradle]]; dramas [[Below the Heavens]], [[The Establishment]], [[Belle & Adonis]]; and sitcoms [[Good old Days]], [[Old Money]], and [[Maturnity]].
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| − | The [[Attica Broadcasting System]] (ARS) is the second oldest network being founded in 1923. ASE has been the nation's most
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| − | The [[Diadochian Broadcasting Company]] (DRE) is the third oldest and the third largest, originally founded as a radio station in
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| − | 1939. DRE's major programs include soap operas [[Eternity]], [[Something Wicked]], [[Swift-Footed]] and [[Lion Heart]]; dramas [[Divide and rule]], [[Happily Ever After]], [[Nemesis]], [[Dirty Little Secret]]; sitcoms [[Average Day]], [[Mother Knows Best]], [[Confessions of a Teen]]; reality includes [[Cupid's Match]] and its sister show [[Aphrodite's Match]].
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| − | The Apollo Broadcasting Company is the fourth oldest and the fourth largest. Apollo's programs mainly consist of reality shows like, [[You got Money? (I'll find out!)]], [[You Found Me!]],
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| − | [[Diadochian Idol]], [[You Better Cook!]]; sitcoms Baby Daddy, High Couture; dramas include The Doctors, The Newlyweds,
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| − | The Ionian Television Network (ITN) is one of the youngest networks being founded in 1982. ITN is the fifth largest network in Diadochia with programs such as Rallis Family, Discord, the Eleusian Hills, Hexed which are dramas; reality shows such as Diadochia's Next Top Model and sitcoms like This is the Life and All under the Sun.
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| − | The nation's largest newspaper is the [[Olympias Times]], followed by the [[Atlantis Times]], both of which are owned by Seronikos family. Throughout its history the paper has supported the Conservative or Blues as they are popularly known. Statistics show that a estimated 54% of the population read a daily newspaper.
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| − | Major sports in the Empire of Diadochia include Football, rugby, real tennis, tennis, golf, tzykanion/Polo, Lacrosse, horse racing, squash, and cricket. The sports of tzykanion/Polo, real tennis, tennis, lacrosse, horse racing, and hunting are favored by the nobility. The sports of football, rugby, cricket and horse racing are popular throughout the empire. The sport of rugby is by far the most popular sport in all of Diadochia.
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| − | The spectator sports events held in the [[Hippodrome of Atlantis]] holds a special place in the hearts of the people. While in residence in [[Atlantis]], the capital it is the Emperor's duty to preside at the circus games and chariot races in the Hippodrome. A special Hippodrome games are held annually on May 21 to honour and commorate the founding of the city. It is the duty of the Emperor to give the signal for the races to begin The Emperor makes the signal by dropping a white handkerchief called a mappa. Four races are run at morning, and four in the afternoon. The Emperor traditionally gives a lunch party between the two race times. At the end of each of the days events the emperor awards prizes to the final winner, consisting of an aurigarion (gold emblem), a silver helmet, and a belt.
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| − | During the intervals between the races the audience is entertained by theatrical performances, singers, mimes, dancers, acrobats and circus stunts.
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| − | ====Thermae====
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| − | The word Thermae comes from the Greek word thermos and means hot. In Diadochia Thermae refers to the bathing facilities that are from ancient times, and stem from ancient Atlantean tradition. The ancient Diadochians liked bathing almost as much as the ancient Romans did. The modern people of Diadochia have inherited this trait. It is not uncommon for most people to have two baths a day. In fact bathing is a common daily activity of Diadochian culture. There are public bathhouses in almost every city, town, village, hamlet in all of Diadochia. Bathhouses in Diadochia are generally impressive, well built, with ornate facades with rich interior decorations and luxurious equipment. Diadochian bathhouses have included cubicles, lavatories, warm or hot and cold swimming pools, and a hot steam bath.
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| − | ===Festivities and Public holidays===
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| − | Festivities and public holidays are an important part of Diadochian culture. Festivities and public holidays in Diadochia are numerous. Public festivities include great religious festivals, processions, events organised in the Hippodrome, state occaisions such as coronations, state balls, state banquets, royal births, baptisms, marriages, namedays, funerals, burials, and other festivities for the general public. Icon veneration is a important part of Diadochian festivities, and all Diadochian towns have a icon that they honour on a particular day with feasting, processions, dancing and public holidays. There are numerous Diadochian festivities that are similar to pagan festivals.
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| − | ===Cuisine===
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| − | {{Main|Diadochian cuisine}}
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| − | ====Food====
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| − | Diadochian cuisine is a mediterranean influenced cuisine. Diadochian cuisine widely uses olive oil, vegetables, herbs,
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| − | grains, bread, wine, fish and verious meats including beef, lamb, poultry, rabbit, and pork.
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| − | Beef is one of the country's major industry that is Beef based Agriculture. Diadochians also make use of olives, cheese, yogurt, Pears, apples, grapes, oranges, Mandarin oranges, nectarines, mespila, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, figs, watermelon, melon, avocado, citrus, lemons, pistachios, almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, and hazelnuts
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| − | Diadochia is world known for its fine cheeses. There are many different types of cheeses popular in Diadochia including Anari cheese, Anthotyros, Feta, Graviera, Halloumi, Kasseri, Kefalotyri, Kefalograviera, Mizithra, Manouri, Metsovone, Saganaki, Xynotyro, and Xynomizithra.
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| − | Diadochia has a long tradition of producing the finest cakes and desserts anywhere. The Diadochian desserts include pasteries like Baklava, Galaktoboureko, Lazarakia, Loukoumades; cookies like Finikia, Koulourakia Qurabiya, Melitinia, Melomakarono, Tsoureki; puddings like Moustalevria; cakes like Vasilopita Scholztorte;and other Diadochian confectionaries like Diples, Halva, Turkish delight, Nougat, Sesame seed candy, Spoon sweets
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| − | ====Drinks====
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| − | The Diadochians drink a wide variety of drinks. The main beverages favored by people of Diadochia include several types of wine, Beer, Coffee, and Tea.
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| − | The major types of wines in Diadochia are Agiorgitiko, Aidini, Assyrtiko, Athiri, Kotsifali, Limnio, Mavrodafni,
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| − | Mandilaria, Moschofilero, Retsina, Robola, Savatiano, Vilana, and Xinomavro.
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| − | There are thousands of coffeehouses in al of the major cities in Diadochia. In fact a traveler to Diadochia would not find a city, town, village, or hamlet without a coffeehouse located near it. The traditional coffeehouses in Diadochia are called Kafenia and offer guests coffee, refreshments, alcholic beverages, snacks and deserts. The Frappé coffee is widely popular in Diadochia.
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| − | ===Symbols===
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| − | The major symbols of the Empire of Diadochia include the [[wikipedia:Tetragrammic cross|Tetragrammic cross]], the [[wikipedia:St George's Cross|cross of St George]], the [[wikipedia:Double-headed eagle|double-headed eagle]], [[wikipedia:Vergina Sun|Vergina Sun]]. The flag of the Empire of Diadochia features the combined cross of St George and the tetragrammic cross. Diadochia is the female national personification of the Empire of Diadochia
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