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Scotatrova (Scotatrovian: Scotatrófidna), officially the Scotatrovian People's Republic (Scotatrovian: Repuvlia eh'Oneix Scotatrofina), is a sovereign state comprising territory in western Europe. The European area of Scotatrova extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the Evestish Channel and the North Sea, and to the Atlantic Ocean. The republic also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of Gana, the Romosea Islands and the Neal Isles in the Mediterranean, all autonomous regions with their own regional governments. On the mainland, it is bordered on the east by Ithra and on the northeast by Lotheria and Aelvenia. Scotatrova spans 1,237,536 square kilometers (477,168 sq mi) and has a total population of about 267.4 million. It is a presidential republic with the capital in Muse, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial center. Other major urban centers include Agon, Viratis, Engium, Ordium, Saluto and Atlona.

The territory of modern Scotatrova has been continuously settled, invaded and fought over since prehistoric times. Native Roaseran culture along with ancient Tarazedian settlements developed on the Roaseran peninsula until it came under Rodraic rule around 600 BC, after which the region was named Hescettgovas. As Rodraic rule waned in the peninsula, the Altherians would forcibly integrate all remaining independent territories in the peninsula. In the early 4th century the Altherian Kingdom fell to the Osfenars of the Second Osphenian Empire, who arrived to rule most of the peninsula in the year 539, leaving only a handful of small Christian realms in the north and lasting up to six centuries in the Osfenar realm of Alfaraz. This led to many wars during a long reconquering period across the Roaseran Peninsula, which led to the creation of Kingdom of Ourenta, Kingdom of Elejalde, Kingdom of Cadecia and Kingdom of Avaria as the main Christian kingdoms to face the invasion. Following the Osfenar conquest, Europeans began a gradual process of retaking the region known as the Age of Vanquishment, which by the mid 15th century culminated in the emergence of Scotatrova as a unified country.

In the early modern period, expansion of the Kingdom of Scotatrova led to it becoming a major power within Europe and various conflicts with it's neighbor, Aelvenia. A crisis following the invasion of Scotatrova by it's autonomous region Salonisti led to the what was known as the Scotatrovian Hundred Year War. The war ended with a Scotatrovian victory in 1612. At the same time, the Scotatrovian Empire was established and began to expand across the ocean, marking the beginning of the Golden Age of Scotatrova, during which, from the early 1600s to the 1820s, Scotatrova was among the most powerful states in the world. This empire would leave a large cultural and linguistic legacy that includes +1 billion Hescettgophones, making Scotatrovian the world's second-most spoken native language.

In the mid-19th century, Scotatrova gradually lost much of its wealth and status as the Ergonians took an increasing share of trade by surrounding or conquering the widely scattered Scotatrovian posts and territories. The Scotatrovian Empire overseas quickly disintegrated with the Scotatrovian American wars of independence, resulting in the loss of its American colonies, starting with the colony of Atzlana in 1821. A tenuous balance between liberal and conservative forces was struck into the establishment of the first republic from 1842–1910 but brought no lasting solution, and a coup d'etat in 1910 installed a Fascist government that plunged Scotatrova into Civil War between Republicans and Fascists. A new democratic government instituted sweeping liberal reforms and granted independence to Scotatrova's African and Asian colonies in 1956. The post-war decades were relatively stable, and the country experienced rapid economic growth in the 1960s and early 1970s and remains a strong economic, cultural, military and political factor in the 21st century.

Scotatrova is now a secular parliamentary democracy and developed country with a high-income advanced economy and high living standard. The country performs well in international rankings of education, health care, life expectancy, civil liberties, ease of doing business, job security, government transparency and human development. Scotatrova remains a great power in the world with one of the world's largest economies.

Etymology

The origins of the Ancient Rodrehal name Hescettgovas, from which the modern name Scotatrófidna was derived, are uncertain due to inadequate evidence. The origin of the word Hescettgovas is much disputed and the evidence for the various speculations are based merely upon what are at best mere resemblances, likely to be accidental, and suspect supporting evidence. It is documented that the Ancient Rodrehal name for the region was הסכתקב (He-Scetqavas) meaning "Coast of the Hawks" or "Land of the Hawks", a reference to Scotatrova's location at the end of the Mediterranean. Rodraic coins circa 159 AD in the region show show a female figure with a hawk by her side, thus dubbing the region "Coast of the Hawks". This is the most widely accepted ideology. It may also derive from when the Vulrans referred to the region as Scetrafa. There is a claim that "Hescettgovas" derives from the Vulran word Eztrova meaning "edge" or "border", another reference to the fact that the Roaseran Peninsula constitutes the southwest corner of the European continent.

History

Rodraic Settlement (601 BC – 165)

Starting around 601 BC, the Rodraiths began to make their way to Roasera from North Africa. They settled all along the east coast of the peninsula and made their way inland over time. The peoples whom the Rodraiths met at the time of their invasion in what is now known as Scotatrova were the native Roaserans, inhabiting an area stretching from the northeast part of the Roaseran Peninsula through the southeast. The first major colony they had established is located in the modern day city of Ordium before other colonies were established towards the interior of the Roaseran peninsula and founded the modern capital city of Muse. The Rodraic Roaseran Wars were fought between the advancing legions of the Rodraiths and the tribes of Roaserans from 593 to 582 BC. The Rodraic conquest of the peninsula was completed in 579 BC.

Hescettgovas was the name used for Scotatrova under Rodraic rule from the 6th century BC. The populations of the peninsula were gradually culturally Rodrenized, and local leaders were admitted into the Rodraic aristocratic class. The Rodraiths improved existing cities, such as Engium, and established others like Muse, Ursand, Oleria, Osir, Amar and Promethia. The peninsula's economy expanded under Rodraic tutelage. Hescettgovas supplied the Rodraiths with food, olive oil, wine and metal. Scotatrova's present languages, its religion, and the basis of its laws originate from this period. The centuries of uninterrupted Rodraic rule and settlement left a deep and enduring imprint upon the culture of Scotatrova.

Altherian Scotatrova (165 – 539)

The Altherian Kingdom conquered all of Roasera and ruled it until the 6th century, when the peninsula fell to the Osfenar conquests. The Osfenar state in Roasera came to be known as Alfaraz. After a period of Osfenar dominance, the medieval history of Scotatrova is dominated by the long Age of Vanquishment of the Roaseran Peninsula from Osfenar rule. The Age of Vanquishment gathered momentum during the 11th century, leading to the establishment of the Christian kingdoms of Ourenta, Avaria and Cadecia and by 1213, had reduced Osfenar control to the south-east of the peninsula. Osfenar rule survived until 1227, when it fell to the christian kingdoms.

Importantly, Scotatrova never saw a decline in interest in classical culture. The Altherians, having assimilated Rodraic culture during their tenure, tended to maintain more of the old Rodraic institutions, and they had a unique respect for legal codes that resulted in continuous frameworks and historical records for most of the period between 165, when Altherian rule in Scotatrova began, and 539, when it is traditionally said to end. The proximity of the Altherian kingdoms to the Mediterranean and the continuity of western Mediterranean trade, though in reduced quantity, supported Altherian culture.

The Altherians inherited from Late Antiquity a sort of feudal system in Scotatrova, based in the south on the Rodraic villa system and in the north drawing on their vassals to supply troops in exchange for protection. The bulk of the Altherian army was composed of slaves, raised from the countryside. The loose council of nobles that advised Scotatrova's Altherian kings and legitimized their rule was responsible for raising the army, and only upon its consent was the king able to summon soldiers.

The impact of Altherian rule was not widely felt on society at large; they tended to rule as barbarians of a mild sort, uninterested in the events of the nation and economy, working for personal benefit, and little literature remains to us from the period. They did not, until the period of Osfenar rule, merge with the Scotatrovian population, preferring to remain separate, and indeed the Altherian language left only the faintest mark on the modern languages of Scotatrova.

The most visible effect was the depopulation of the cities as they moved to the countryside. Even while the country enjoyed a degree of prosperity, the Altherians felt little reason to contribute to the welfare, permanency, and infrastructure of their people and state. This contributed to their downfall, as they could not count on the loyalty of their subjects when the Osfenars arrived in the 8th century.

Osfenar Alfaraz and the Age of Vanquishment (539 – 1227)

The Osfenar conquest of Scotatrova was the expansion of the Second Osfenar Empire over Roasera, largely extending from 539 to 583. The conquest resulted in the destruction of the Altherian Kingdom and the establishment of the State of Osphenian Alfaraz, or Ausfonaïle-Alfaraz, under Abdaile Quentyn III. The conquest marks the westernmost expansion of Osphen into Europe. Roasera was, but the westernmost tip of the Second Osfenar Empire. In 548, the emperor even considered abandoning the territory. Only a handful of new small Christian realms managed to reassert their authority across the faraway mountainous north and west of the peninsula.

Forces commanded by Alçert Zürez disembarked in early 539 at the head of an army consisting almost exclusively of Osfenar (south eastern Europe). Alçert Zürez led an approximately 1,700-strong raiding force from North Africa to southern Scotatrova. However, 12,000 seems a more accurate figure. The people of Alfaraz did not observe them, thinking that the vessels crossing and recrossing were similar to the trading vessels which for their benefit plied backwards and forwards. They defeated the Altherian army, led by King Ivan, in a decisive battle at Cavada in 540. Zürez's forces were then reinforced by those of his superior, Beleraphon Délirer, and both took control of most of Roasera with an army estimated at approximately 10,000–15,000 combatants.

In 542, Beleraphon Délirer headed west to overrun the western regions with no relevant or attested opposition. During the period of the second Minister Ali Sokmen of Bokat (542-544), the principal urban centers of Cadecia surrendered. In 542, he advanced and overran Celetor, the western Eparogish regions, Malhada, and as far west as Oleria or Osir, where an Osfenar governor was appointed with no relevant or attested opposition. The northern areas of the kingdoms drew little attention to the conquerors and were hard to defend when taken. At this time, Osfenar troops reached Zanandea, and the Cadecian town submitted after a compromise was brokered with Osfenar commanders to respect the town and its inhabitants, a practice that was common in many towns. The Osfenar troops met little resistance. Considering that era's communication capabilities, three years was a reasonable time spent reaching western Eparoge, after making the necessary arrangements for the towns' submissions and their future governance.

An early governor of Ausfonaïle-Alfaraz, Meira Cetin, spread the rule of the Second Osfenar Empire up to southern borders of Eparoge, and the western half of the peninsula, pacifying most of the territory and initiating in 545 the first forays across the Pyrenees. In addition, she laid out the foundations of Osfenar civil administration in Alfaraz, by sending civil administration officials (judges) to conquered towns and lands guarded by garrisons established usually next to the population nuclei. Moreover, Meira restored lands to their previous Christian landowners, which may have added greatly to the revenue of the Osfenar governors. The task of establishing a civil administration in conquered Alfaraz was essentially completed by the governor Sana Demirbas 10 years later.

Rebellions swept Alfaraz under Trayanos Kélin's term as governor. Reinforcements were then called from the other end of the Mediterranean in a military capacity. The rebellions were quelled in blood, and the Osfenar commanders came up reinforced after 570. Different factions reached an agreement to alternate in office, but this didn't last long, since Milanos Mopatis (opposed to the Osfenars) remained in power up to his defeat by Ali Kemal Sherif in 584, and the establishment of the independent Province of Alfaraz. In 584, south and central Alfaraz (Muse, Amara) were in the hands of Ali Kemal Sherif, but it took still 25 years for him to hold sway over the Upper Marches. By the mid-10th century Alfaraz was the only Osfenar realm in Scotatrova, which would last until 1227. Despite the decline in Osfenar-controlled kingdoms, it is important to note the lasting effects exerted on the peninsula by the Osfenar in technology, culture, and society. By 866, Alfaraz lost ground to the Christian realms in the north the loss of Atlona in 913 was a major victory for the Christian realms. By 1213, nearly all of Roasera was back under Christian rule with the exception of the Mediterranean coast, and was finally recaptured in 1227.

Scotatrovian Language and Universities (1227 – 1424)

In the 13th century, many languages were spoken in the Christian kingdoms of Roasera. These were the languages of Scotatrovian, Avarian, Cadecian and Vulran. Throughout the century, Scotatrovian gained a growing prominence in the Kingdom of Avaria as the language of culture and communication, at the expense of Avarian and of other close dialects. At the same time, Cadecian and Vulran became the standard languages in their respective territories, developing important literary traditions and being the normal languages in which public and private documents were issued. Many universities were founded in Avaria and in Elejalde. They were among the earliest universities in Europe. In the 14th century, the most important among all of the separate Christian kingdoms that made up the old Hescettgovas were the Kingdom of Avaria (occupying northern and central portions of the Roaseran Peninsula) and the Kingdom of Elejalde (occupying northeastern portions of the peninsula). The rulers of the kingdoms of Avaria and Elejalde were allied with dynastic families in other neighboring kingdoms.

Dynastic Union (1424 – 1443)

The death of King Manuel V of Avaria in 1424 set off a struggle for power called the War of the Avarian Succession (1425–29). Contenders for the throne of Avaria were Manuel's one-time heir Juliana I, supported by the Kingdom of Cadecia and by the Avarian nobility, and Manuel's half-sister Sybil of Avaria, supported by Apfrenna and Eparoge. Juliana retained the throne and ruled jointly with her husband, King Alexander IV of Cadecia. Juliana and Alexander had married in 1429. Their marriage united both crowns and set the stage for the creation of the Kingdom of Scotatrova, at the dawn of the modern era. That union, however, was a union in title only, as each region retained its own political and judicial structure. Pursuant to an agreement signed by Juliana and Alexander on September 24, 1443, Juliana held more authority over the newly unified Scotatrova than her husband, although their rule was shared. Together, Juliana of Avaria and Alexander of Cadecia were known as Lí Amliges "The Monarchs".

Birth of a Kingdom (1443 – 1512)

The monarchs oversaw the conquest of the archipelagos of Gana and the Romosea Islands. Although until the 13th century religious minorities (Jews and Muslims) had enjoyed considerable tolerance in Avaria and Cadecia – the only Christian kingdoms where Jews were not restricted from any professional occupation – the situation of the Jews collapsed over the 15th century, reaching a climax in 1493 with large scale massacres in every major city. This became known as The Scotatrova Wars of Religion. The war, primarily fought between the Roman Catholics and the Jews and Muslims, came to a close after monarch Eric I issued the Edict of Ordium in 1502.

Before Scotatrova was caught in it's religious civil war, the kingdom continued on with its conquest of neighboring kingdoms and was at war with the Kingdom of Eparoge in 1482 after defeating and absorbing the Kingdom of Apfrenna in 1475. With Eparoge's eventual defeat in 1487, contact with Aelvenia had occurred as a result of Scotatrovian expansion in the late 1480's. Eventually, both nations come to a dispute over their shared border and Scotatrova eventually declared war on July 18, 1490.

This became known as the Contact War, which concluded with a Scotatrovian victory and cession of Aelvenian lands under the Treaty of Ugion on February 17, 1510. In 1508, King Eric allowed the Southern region of Scotatrova, referred to as Salonisti, to become it's own autonomous region and exercise their right to self-government with limits. Salonisti was left alone as Scotatrova fought a war in the North, but expansionist and nationalist ideals led to an invasion of Scotatrova on March 26, 1512, which began the Scotatrovian Hundred Year War.

Scotatrovian Hundred Year War (1512 – 1612)

The Scotatrovian population suffered much from these wars. It has been argued that the difficult conditions the Scotatrovian population suffered during the Scotatrovian Hundred Year War awakened Scotatrovian nationalism. Although this is debatable, the Scotatrovian Hundred Year War is remembered more as a war against a sovereign entity than as a civil war. During this war, Scotatrova evolved politically and militarily. Although the Scotatrovian army was successful at the Battle of Zanandea (1521), the humiliating defeats of Muse (1512) and Atlona (1514) forced the Scotatrovian nobility to realize they could not stand just as armored knights without an organised army. King Brendan I (reigned 1583-1615) defeated Salonisti once at Sumanthal (1589) and again, using cannons at Arcano (1593). Scotatrova also managed to repel an attempted Aelvenian invasion in 1609. The Battle of Ebinon (1612) was regarded as the last engagement of this "war", yet much of Scotatrova remained ruled by Salonisti. The fall of the Salonisti Armada is said to be the final engagement of the war, with Salonisti unable to continue the war effort. After the end of the Hundred Year War, Scotatrova slowly recovered from the disaster and a period in which tensions between Aelvenia and Scotatrova were at their peak became known as "The Three Centuries of Aggression".

Imperial Scotatrova (1612 – 1723)

Scotatrova soon began to expand beyond the borders of Europe. The Scotatrovian Empire was one of the first modern global empires. It was also one of the largest empires in world history. Scotatrovian imperial conquest and colonization began with an expedition to North Africa in 1615. 34,000 troops landed in North Africa on April 28, 1615. The Scotatrovians continued to conquer the region for years until completion in 1635. As Scotatrova expanded into both North Africa, it was hindered by a large plague outbreak in 1629. It was first described in medical journals as early as 1622. The initial outbreak began in Atlona in May of 1629 and there was previous smaller outbreaks in and around the city before it was officially noticed. It is unknown where or when exactly the disease originated. Health officials reported it may have infected people as early as February.

The territories of the Romosea Islands, Neal Isles and Gana were also affected. An approximate 400,000 - 700,000 people were killed in the plague. By 1637, the empire had recovered and reached the Southern coast of Africa and the Americas in 1640. In the 17th and 18th centuries, trade flourished across the Atlantic between Scotatrova and the Americas. The conquerors deposed the Yoxumá and Lacsha governments with extensive help from local factions and laid claim to vast stretches of land in North and South America.

This empire was at first a disappointment, as the natives had little to trade, though settlement did encourage trade. Diseases such as smallpox and measles that arrived with the colonizers devastated the native populations, especially in the densely populated regions of the Yoxumá and Lacsha civilizations, and this reduced the economic potential of conquered areas.

In the 1680s, large-scale extraction of silver and silver shipments from the rich deposits of Atzlana re-oriented the Scotatrovian economy, leading to the importation of luxuries and grain. By 1704, Scotatrova had entered Asia and more aggressive expansionist campaigns in the colonies expanded Scotatrovian influence heavily and quickly. The resource-rich colonies of Scotatrvova thus caused large cash inflows for the country. Scotatrova enjoyed a cultural golden age in the 16th and 17th centuries. For a time, the Scotatrovian Empire dominated the oceans with its experienced navy and ruled the European battlefield with its fearsome and well trained infantry. The financial burden within the peninsula was on the backs of the peasant class while the nobility enjoyed an increasingly lavish lifestyle.

From the time beginning with the incorporation of North Africa in 1635 until the loss of its North and South American colonies in the 19th century, Scotatrova maintained the largest empire in the world even though it suffered fluctuating military and economic fortunes from the 1720s. Confronted by the new experiences, difficulties and suffering created by empire-building, Scotatrovian thinkers formulated some of the first modern thoughts on natural law, sovereignty, international law, war, and economics; there were even questions about the legitimacy of imperialism. Religion played a very strong role in the spread of the Scotatrovian empire. The thought that Scotatrova could bring Christianity to the Americas certainly played a strong role in the expansion of Scotatrova's empire.

Aelvenian-Scotatrovian War (1723 – 1749)

The Aelvenian-Scotatrovian War was by far the largest of the conflicts in the Three Centuries of Aggression and lasted from 1723-1749. Aelvenia claimed lands along the Scotatrovian border, to which Scotatrova refused to accept as true. Threats of invasion and reclamation of old territories forces Scotatrova to declare war on Aelvenia and lead an invasion. Scotatrovian forces pushed their way into Aelvenia, before occupying a great swath of land in the West. Morale in Aelvenia eventually dropped as they lost several major key battles and the war was easing towards Scotatrovian victory. Finally, peace was concluded with the Treaty of Agon in 1749 and Aelvenia lost once again. The Ergonians, who became Scotatrova's main source of competition after the defeat of Aelvenia, led invasions of many Scotatrovian colonies in Asia and competition for commercial interests in Africa and South America.

Decline of the Empire (1749 – 1842)

After the 18th century, Scotatrova gradually saw its wealth and influence decrease. Scotatrova lost all of its North and South American colonies in a complex series of revolts from 1817–37. Scotatrova was constantly at war with Ergonia, and the Ergonian Navy cut off its ties to its colonies. Scotatrova had no help from European powers. The colonies saw a struggle for power between Scotatrovians who were born in Scotatrova and those of Scotatrovian descent born in the colonies. These people were the activists for independence. Multiple revolutions enabled the colonies to break free of the mother country. In 1837, the armies of Rosario and Andenes defeated the last Scotatrovian forces. After that, Scotatrova played a minor role in international affairs. Scotatrova only kept its remaining colonies in Africa and Asia. The longevity and vast extent of the Empire ensured the lasting influence of language, culture, religion, and architecture on some of the Empire's descendants.

Scotatrovian First Republic (1842 – 1910)

The establishment of the Republic of Scotatrova was the result of a coup d'état which, on December 18, 1842, deposed the constitutional monarchy and established a republican regime in Scotatrova. The loss of much of it's empire, the royal family's expenses, the power of the Church, the political and social instability, an apparent inability to adapt to modern times – all contributed to an unrelenting erosion of the Scotatrovian monarchy.

The proponents of the republic, particularly the Advancement Party, found ways to take advantage of the situation. The Advancement Party presented itself as the only one that had a program that was capable of returning to the country its lost status and place Scotatrova on the way of progress. Political ideologies were intensely polarized, as both right and left saw vast evil conspiracies on the other side that had to be stopped.

The central issue was the role of the Catholic Church, which the left saw as the major enemy of modernity and the Scotatrovian people, and the right saw as the invaluable protector of Scotatrovian values. Under the First Scotatrovian Republic, women were allowed to vote in general elections for the first time in 1884. The Republic devolved substantial autonomy to the overseas territories of Gana, the Romosea Islands and Neal Isles. Economic turmoil, substantial debt, and fractious, rapidly changing governing coalitions led to escalating political violence and attempted coups by right and left.

In 1896, the Christian Democratic Party won power. An armed rising of workers in October 1897, which reached its greatest intensity in Casturas and Cadecia, was forcefully put down by the government. This in turn energized political movements across the spectrum in Scotatrova, including a revived anarchist movement and new reactionary and fascist groups. Only months later, Scotatrova faced another anti-colonialist conflict in Bialya after attempting to expand the territory and the debate over whether or not to keep control of Bialya, then home to over one million settlers wracked the country and led to war. President Bryan Reyes managed to keep the country together while taking steps to end the war. Despite its military victory, Scotatrova granted independence to Bialyans with the Atlona Accords in 1905.

Fascist coup d'etat and Civil War (1910 – 1915)

The chronic political instability and government's neglect of the army created opportunities for military plots. A military coup of a fascist origin led by Richard Navarro, put an end to the unstable First Scotatrovian Republic and initiated the Confederation of Scotatrova, an authoritarian dictatorship. Opposition to the system came from all sides of the political spectrum from republicans, to socialists to liberals to nationalists. The military discontent, the fear of anarchist terrorism or a proletarian revolution, and the rise of nationalist movements ultimately caused great agitation among the government officials and the military.

President Richard Navarro proceeded to suspend the Constitution and assume absolute powers as a dictator. During this time, he lost the support of the military and faced serious health problems. After the proclamation of the Fascist government, riots erupted nationwide to what would become the deadliest in Scotatrovian history. The Scotatrovian Civil War was marked by numerous small battles and sieges between the leftist Republicans and the Fascists. The civil war did not escalate into a larger conflict, but did become an ideological battleground that pitted the left and many liberals against Catholics and conservatives. The war itself was extremely horrific.

There was a considerable amount of interference from other countries mainly because the war was a fight between the left and right factions. The governments of fascist Aelvenia and conservative Amaurita gave their support to the Fascists under President Navarro. Up until the outbreak of the war Navarro had amassed his troops in Southern Scotatrova. This began the forward push of Navarro. Although the Equalsun Empire gave its support to the Fascist government as well, there was no other official aid from other countries.

Armored vehicles were used in formation to drive the enemy back. Propaganda was also widely used against the Republican supporters which broke a lot of their resolve. Air power played a significant part of the wear and included bombing of towns and other civilian targets. The Fascists did manage to train their own troops and they had become a good fighting force by the end of the conflict but it was not enough against the professional soldiers. There were some soldiers who defected from the army and went to fight for the Republicans but they were often suspected of being spies for the Fascists and their expertise was not made use of. Robert Arenas, leader of the Republican war effort, had taken all of the various Republican groups and unified them into a far stronger force than the Fascists that would eventually lead to their defeat. The war cost between 600,000 and 1,000,000 lives.

The Scotatrovian People's Republic (1915 – 1956)

After the war, broad democratic reforms were implemented, with the establishment of the Scotatrovian People's Republic. With the end of Robert Arenas's presidency in 1920, Adolfo Fuentes succeeded to the position of President of Scotatrova and head of state in accordance with the law. During the 1920s, the democratic restoration made possible a growing open society. New cultural movements based on freedom appeared and the conservative moral ideal (religion, patriotism, respect for authority) shifted towards a more liberal moral ideal (secularism, individualism, sexual revolution). Scotatrova began to rise as a developed economy, but faced several economic crises that resulted in high unemployment rates and increasing public debt.

During the 1930s Scotatrova faced economic crisis and allowed new immigrants (mostly from North Africa) to permanently settle in Scotatrova with their families and to acquire Scotatrovian citizenship. This lead a rise in immigration and a population of 100 million residents in 1935. Scotatrova also renounced the assimilation of immigrants, where they were expected to adhere to Scotatrovian traditional values and cultural norms. They were encouraged to retain their distinctive cultures and traditions and required merely to integrate. The proportion of Scotatrova's foreign born population increased rapidly from around 1 in 50 in 1940 to almost 1 in 8 in 1960.

The 1950's were a time of great social and cultural change. Youths, and students in particular, rejected traditional mores and pushed for change in matters such as women's rights, sexuality, disarmament and environmental issues. In 1956, a growing public pressure to carry out decolonisation led the way for the Scotatrovian government to grant independence of the overseas territories in Africa and Asia, all of which became independent countries on a basis of equality. The retreat from the overseas territories prompted a mass exodus of Scotatrovian citizens from Scotatrova's African territories (mostly from Scotatrovian Betanga and Marobo). Nearly 5 million Scotatrovians or persons of Scotatrovian descent fled the former Scotatrovian provinces as white settlers were usually not considered part of the new identities of the former Scotatrovian colonies in Africa and Asia. With the 1956 independence of its colonies, the 341-year-old Scotatrovian Empire effectively ended. In the following decades, Scotatrova became a more multi-ethnic society than before.

Contemporary Period (1956 – Present)

Scotatrova had taken many great leaps in the mid to late 20th century, such as legalizing Abortion in 1948, Marijuana in 1981 and Same-Sex Marriage in 1995. During the 1960's and 1970's, Scotatrova's economy progressed considerably as a result of companies' easier access to foreign markets. Starting in the 1980's, Scotatrova experienced an economic boom lasting two decades. During the boom years, Scotatrova attracted a large number of immigrants, but also including unknown but substantial illegal immigration, mostly from Hescettgovian America, western Europe and north Africa.

On September 24, 2011, Scotatrova was struck by a terrorist attack when members of the nationalist group Liberators of Cadecia launched a series of simultaneous, coordinated attacks on several Scotatrovian cities when the nation was enjoying it's National Foundation Day celebrations, killing 1,216 people and injured more than 3,000. The federal government established new domestic efforts to prevent future attacks.

In 2013, the unpopularity of President Miguel Harrison, led to the election of Gabriel Marquez. Political debate has continued over issues such as climate change, immigration, income inequality and foreign policy. In the Fall of 2017, Gabriel Marquez was reelected to a second and final term. After a ten year term, Gabriel Marquez was succeeded by Liberal Santiago Diaz in the 2022 presidential election against People's Forum opponent Sylvia Diaz. While Scotatrova continues to revere its rich history and independence, Scotatrovian leaders increasingly tie the future of Scotatrova to the continued development of Europe. Today, Scotatrova remains a great power with significant cultural, economic, military, and political influence.