Pratse

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Tetrarchy of Pratse Pratsean: Vietrachien von Prötseg German: Tetrarchie von Pratse
Motto: Aprilen vil komme April will come
Anthem: Humboldt-hymne Hymn of Humboldt
Map of Pratse Map of Pratse
Region		[[Region/Hemithea|Hemithea]]
Capital and largest city		Pratterhof
Official languages		Pratsean
Recognised regional languages		Hjaalish co-official in Hjaaland.
Ethnic groups (2012)		Viesturan (37%) Arkadian (28%) Breschird (24%) Hjaal (5%) Other (6%)
Demonym		Pratsean
Government		Constitutional Tetrarchy
-	Tetrarchs	XVI Tetrarchs
-	Speaker of the Excellent	Matheas Manrittsch, Count von Kleist
-	Coalition	Liberal-Progressive
Unification
-	Unification of the Pratsean Nation	25 December 1614
-	Establishment of the Old Tetrarchy	13 February 1615
-	Establishment of the New Tetrarchy	4 October 1860
Population
-	2012 census	600,321,626
-	Density	157/km2 406.6/sq mi
GDP (PPP)		estimate
-	Total	$55.42 trillion
-	Per capita	$59,415
Gini (2013)		31.1 medium
HDI (2013)		0.881 very high
Currency		Pratsean Gehrung (₲) (=100 gröschen) (P₲R)
Date format		dd-mm-yyyy B.C.E.; C.E.
Drives on the		right
Calling code		+810
ISO 3166 code		PRA
Internet TLD		.pr

Pratse (/'præt.sə/; Pratsean: Prötseg) officially The Tetrarchy of Pratse (Pratsean: Vietrachien der Prötseg) is a sovereign country located in West Valm in the Western part of the Hermania continent, in the region of Hemithea. Pratse is completely surrounded by the sea. The capital and largest city is Pratterhof. Pratse covers an area of approximately xyz km² and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With a population of about 600 million, Pratse is one of the most densely populated countries in Hemithea and one of the most populous states in the Valmast area of Hemithea. Pratse is a large economic power in Hermania and a historic leader in many cultural, theoretical and technical fields. It is a significantly popular migration destination in the world.

A diverse number of Nordic tribes occupied what is now Pratse for millennia. The Pratsean Archipelago was first documented by the Valmese Empire some time before 100 CE and known as Pratsia, which was locally corrupted into Prötseg once the Valmese invaded and settled the islands, effectively eliminating the native culture in most areas. Following the decline and collapse of the Empire, Pratse split into a plethora of warring tribes and kingdoms. In the 14th century, the Kingdom of Viesturs arose in the north of Pratse. Soon enlarged after entering a personal union with the Kingdom of Arkady, the Kingdom of Viesturs became the center of the Great Enlightening in the 16th century. After a series of wars and diplomatic manoeuvres against the various kingdoms of the South, the Old Tetrarchy was established in 1614 CE.

In 1859, the eponymous Revolutions of 1859 erupted and consumed Pratse. The Government of Pratse lost control of the armed forces and many of the functions of the government. Following the destruction of the country and the victory of the Liberal insurgents, the nation was reformed into the New Tetrarchy of 1860, in which universal male franchise was given and workers' and women's rights were greatly advanced. The constitution adopted by the New Tetrarchy is known as the Second Constitution of Pratse. An updated version of the constitution, which includes other rights such as women's enfranchisement, is still active in the nation.

Pratse has the world's sixth-largest GDP, and the largest GDP per capita. As a leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is the seventh largest exporter and sixth largest importer of goods. Pratse is a developed country with a very high standard of living, featuring comprehensive social security with universal health care and the most excellent corporate welfare system in Hemithea, among others. Known for its rich cultural and political history, Pratse has been the home of a multitude of philosophers, artists and scientists. Pratse is considered a secondary power in the world, largely because of its general self-imposed isolation during the last decade.

Etymology

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History

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Prehistory and pre-Valm peoples

Vassalage under the Valmese Empire

Middle Ages and Unification

1859 Revolutions and the New Tetrarchy

Geography

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Islands

Mountains and Rivers

Climate

Governance

The Pratsean Constitution of 1893 is the culmination of the Pratsean transition to universal suffrage, male and female. The constitutional history of Pratse dates back to the constitution of 1859 and the establishment of the New Tetrarchy. In 1891, the members of the College of the Excellent convened with the Grand Council for the purpose of drafting and approving a new constitution to replace the aging constitution of 1859. Their efforts were materialized in the constitution of 1893. In 1902, a national referendum was held to determine popular opinion of this new constitution. 91% of voters approved of the constitution.

As a result, Pratse is composed of 7 autonomous 'Crowns' who are largely autonomous from the Central Government. The Constitution, however, explicitly states the indivisible nature of the Pratsean nation. The constitution also specifies that Pratse has no state religion and that all are free to practice and believe as they wish — even if the government has shown favor to Sonderweg before, by far the most followed religion in the country. Each of the four Tetrarchs comes from a different historical subdivision: one from each of the three traditional crowns and one from the capital of Pratterhof

The Pratsean administration has promoted gender-based positive discrimination by approving gender equality legislation in 2007 aimed at providing equality between genders in Pratsean political and economic life. However, in the legislative branch, as of July 2010 only 128 of the 350 members of the Lower House were women. In the College of the Excellent, the ratio is even lower: only 16 of the 100 members of the Collegiate were women.

Branches of Government

Pratse is a constitutional tetrarchy with an elected body of tetrarchs and a bicameral parliament, divided into the College of the Excellent and the Grand Council.

Administrative Divisions

Pratse has historically been divided into three large subdivisions: the Crown of Viesturs, the Crown of Arkaden, and the Crown of Breshears. The crown of Viesturs is centrally located next to the central island cluster of Hofland. Arkaden, consisting of the island of the same name and the island of Neuark, is immediately south of this cluster. Breshears is north and west of Hofland. Under the Central Government are the Crowns, under the Crowns are the Provinces, and then the Districts, and finally the Counties.

However, for the sake of local autonomy, the three crowns have been subdivided into 7 crowns: Hjaaland, Breshears, Viesturs, Hofland, Arkaden, Neuark and Krakauer. Hofland is the administrative, economic, and political capital of Pratse. Viesturs is close behind in terms of the three, while boasting the largest population of any of the crowns. Breshears and Arkaden have similar figures. The crown with the lowest population is Hjaaland, far to the north.

Foreign Relations

Territorial Disputes

An isolated archipelago, Pratse has no international territorial disputes.

Military

Economy

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Quality of Life

In modern times, Pratse has consistently been described as one of the countries in Hemithea with the best standard of living. In 2005, the Economist Intelligence Unit's quality of life survey placed Pratse in the position of second, only slightly behind Silverfield. In 2013 the same survey once more placed Pratse in the second position, again after Silverfield.

In 2012, the Breschird city of Alstedt was awarded with the Antoninus Poldst Kamskarov World City Prize for excellence in standard of living. This followed the award of the prize to the Pratsean cities of Ardheim (the first city to receive the prestigious award) and Brisgobörg. Furthermore, Pratse's cities have often been described as having some of the least environmental impact and pollution in the region. Ardheim received the Hemithea Green City Award in 2009, followed by the Pratsean cities of Unterhof and Altstedt.

Tourism

Pratse is the third most visited country in the world, with a total of 1.490 billion overnights during 2013. International tourists in 2013 brought over PGR ₲78 billion in international tourism receipts to the country. Furthermore, more than 40% of Pratseans spend their vacations in their own country, with the biggest share of domestic tourists going to Arkaden to visit her warm beaches. Domestic and international travel and tourism combined directly contribute over PGR ₲153.2 billion to Pratsean GDP. Tourism provides approximately 5.6% of total jobs in Pratse. The official body for tourism in Pratse is the Pratsean Board of Tourism (PBT). According to Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Reports, Pratse is rated as the safest tourist destination worldwide.

Pratse is popular for its radically diverse tourist routes, such as the Northern (alternatively Hjaal) Route, the Hof Route, the Road of Castles, the Timber Road and the Eastern Road. The beaches of Southern Pratse are a popular destination for those seeking the comfort of sun, sand and sea in the country, as the beaches of Arkaden are warm during Summer. Some of Pratse's most-visited landmarks include the Pratterdom, the Pratterhof Cathedral, Vinheim Castle, and the Hjaal monoliths to the north. The Park of the World near Sonderhof is Hemithea's second most popular theme park resort. Pratse's nature-protected national parks, biosphere reserves and other nature parks are popular destinations for ecotourism.

Energy

Transport

Demographics

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Urbanization

Minority groups

Immigration

Languages

Education

Religion

Culture

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Monuments and Hemithean Heritage Sites

Literature

Art

Cinema

Architecture

Music and dance

Cuisine

Science and technology

Sport

Public holidays and festivals