Theyka

Theyka, officially known as the Kingdom of Theyka ( Reino de Theyka; Regno di Theyka;  Koninkrijk Theyka; Tipsprek: 𐌺𐌴𐌽𐌹𐌽𐌺𐍂𐍅𐌺 𐍆𐌰𐌽 𐌸𐌴𐌹𐌺𐌴 / Keninkryk fan Theike), is a   in central Avalonia, made up of an archipelago, commonly referred as the "Theykan Islands", that is subdivided into 10 Provinces, which are further subdivided into Cities and Metropolitan Cities.

The first inhabitants of the islands were ancient tribes, that later formed the ancient civilizations of Fybam and Ahayka, named after the capital and biggest cities of the respective civilizations. These later disappeared after the colonization of Anglic speaking settlers from Tiperyn and Tiberian speaking Agranian colonizers. After a conflict between the two powers, in which the Realm Armada defeated the Agrarian fleet, the whole archipelago was united in a single colony under the Tiperyn Crown. write indipendence section here

Currently, the Islands are home to about 35 milion people, most of them descendants of the colonizers from Tiperyn and Agrana y Griegro, as most of the islands native tribes have joined them and are by now fully integrated. The Lipari Islands are home to a community of Borgosesians, as the Island was a safe heaven for the refugees escaping from Borgosesia after the communist takeover in 1925. The country is highly urbanized, as 80% of the population lives in cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants, due to the tropical forests occupying much of the land area of the islands.

Prehistory (... - 4200 BCE)
ape people being ape people, first sedentary

Ancient Civilizations (4200 - 1200 BCE)
first settlements, ancient cultures

???? (1200 BCE - 1500s)
ancient civilizations -> discovery

Colonia Era (1600s - 1700s / early 1800s)
tiperyn/ayg colonisation, war between ayg and tiperyn

Modern History (early 1800s - ...)
independence thingy, all the rest

Education
Education in Theyka is mandatory from age 6 to 16, in either public or private schools, and it's divided in five stages: (not mandatory),  (5 years),  (4 years), and  (3 years). Schools are administered by the provinces, although the federal government has set guidelines and standards that the provinces have to follow.

Kindergarten: the kindergardens are attended by children from age of 3 to 5. Mostly staffed by young female college graduates, they teach children basic social, language and expression skills. Although they are not mandatory, about 60% of children aged 3 and 95% of children aged 4 attend preschool. A kindergarten is usually composed of a playroom, where the children play, sing and do all the educational activities, a restroom, where the children sleep during rest times, a garden, a bathroom, and some of them also have a cafeteria with a kitchen.

Elementary School: the elementary schools are attended by children from age 6 to 10. The school provides students with fundamental skills in reading, writing and mathematics, but a variety of other subjects are also taught, such as science, art, music, geography, history, and foreign languages. Mandatory subjects are anglic language, tiberian language, mathematics, borgosesian language (Lipari Islands), Oostlands language (Daadkoni Islands), science and physical education, with geography and history becoming mandatory in year 4 and 5. Physical education as subject is getting revamped, as not only to encompass physical exercise in the schools gym, but also tackling nutrition and anatomy. Altough no grades are given throughout elementary school, children in their last year have to give a standardized exam on reading, writing and mathematics to get access to middle school. Also, if teachers asses that a child does not have the required behavorial qualities, they can keep the child from passing the grade.

Middle School: middle schools provide lower secondary education to children aged 11 to 14. It builds in students knowledge and skills they will need in high school. Mandatory subjects are: anglic language, tiberian language, mathematics, borgosesian language (Lipari Islands), Oostlands language (Daadkoni Islands), science, history and geography, and physical education. A number of elective classes are available, such as additional languages, arts and crafts, music, technical drawing, or additional lessons in any mandatory subject. Students are given marks from 0 to 10 (although only marks from 4 to 10 are used), with 10 being the highest and 6 being the minimum passing grade. Having one or more subjects with an average grade lower than six might prompt the teachers to keep the student from passing the year. At the end of the last year, a final exam called Lower Secondary Qualification Exam takes place, the passing of which enables the student to join a high school.

High School: high schools provide upper secondary education to adolescents aged 15 to 18. Three categories of high school exist, each with their own educational purpose. Each category is further divided into field of studies, that contain a number of mandatory and elective classes based on the field of studies selected. The following categories exist:


 * Lyceum: The education offered by a lyceum is mostly academic, and it's purpose it to prepare student for University or other forms of, by providing solid theoretical knowledge. The following field of studies are available:
 * Linguistic Studies;
 * Scientific Studies;
 * Social and psychological Studies;
 * Artistic Studies;
 * Administration, Finances and Marketing;
 * Tourism.


 * Technical Institute: The education given in an technical institute offers both a wide theoretical education and a highly qualified technical specialization, and internships in companies or other entities is often integrated. The following field of studies are available:
 * Computer Science;
 * Electronics and Electrical Engineering;
 * Chemistry and Biotechnologies;
 * Mechanics, Mechatronics and Energy.


 * Vocational Institutes: This type of school offers a form of vocational education oriented towards practical subjects and enabling the students to start to start work as soon as they have completed their studies. It does not grant acces to universities and most other forms of tertiary education. The following field of studies are available:
 * Technical Occupations (2 years, basic qualification certificate after the first year): Mechanic Qualification, Electrician Qualification, Plumber Qualification;
 * Craft Occupations (2 years, basic qualification certificate after the first year): Potter Qualification, Carpenter Qualification, Welder Qualification;
 * Cosmetologist Occupations (2 years): Hairdresser Qualification, Beautician Qualification, Massage Therapist Qualification;
 * Tourist Services Occupations (2 years): Cook Qualification, Barman Qualification, Waiter Qualification, Receptionist Qualification.

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International Relations
AVI

Military
The military forces of Theyka are the Theykan Armed Forces, with the Sun Queen as the commander-in-chief. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defence and the Joint Defence Staff. They are an all-volounteer force divided into 4 branches: the Royal Theykan Army, the Royal Theykan Navy, the Royal Theykan Airforce and the Royal Theykan Carabiniers, which also acts as the national police force. The Theykan Armed Forces are mainly geared for national defence, enforcing the national, and defending the national airspace. The armed forces are also capable of power projection in the region, thanks to the numerous and modern amphibious assault assets, and the capability to sustain aircraft over longer distances. Other tasks include, , and. The armed forces are also complemented with the Armed Forces Ausiliary Organisations: the Theykan Red Cross and the Theykan Chaplain Corps.

Economy
The Theykan economy is a, with a thriving that is driven by a number of key industries and businesses. Theyka is a, with a high average income, resulting in a high quality of life. The Governement is involved in the economy, through and investments in, through Crown Holdings, a company owned by the Royal Family but operated by the federal government.

Agriculture
Various type of crops are grown in the various islands, that serve both national and international markets. such as, , and  represent the main agricoltural exports of the kingdom. Other crops such as, and other fruits and vegetables are mostly grown for local markets.

Tourism
Tourism is one of the major businesses in Theyka. As a warm, archipelago with developed infrastructure, Theyka attracts millions of tourists every year, both on Kyabar, and in the smaller outlying islands all around the archipelago. Visiting tourists come from all around the world and are from all age groups, with the smaller islands appealing more for young couples looking for a romantic getaway or a dream destination, while the  on the Kyabar may attract tourists that are interested in sightseeing, as well as families, as the larger cities host a vast array  facilities and activities. Theyka is also a common destination for lovers, as a variety of different of cruising companies offer cruise ship trips that encompass the whole arcipelago, with two of the biggest agencies being Eliana Cruises and Zarrara Crociere, both of them native to Theyka. Jungle are also becoming popular, as  are becoming unpopular due to them being seen as cruel. are expressing concern over the safaris, claiming that they disrupt the, although the safari organizers have to follow very strict regulations set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Energy
Theyka imports used for energy, with the biggest providers being XXX, making fossil fuels the major energy source, although major leaps towards  are being made, with the federal government offering subsidies to both private citizens and businesses, to encourage and promote the installation of sustainable energy sources. As of 2020, about 32% of the energy is produced by sustainable energy sources (peaking at 100% in some islands in the Arendor and Mojer provinces), with, and  being the biggest sources. Hotels and other type of tourist facilities near the sea are also investing in, as to save a substantial amount of energy used to power AC systems. Plans on building large installations for the harnessing of are in the works, but studies on the ripercussions of these installations on the environment are still being made.

Transportation
Theykas transportation is relatively advanced, with, , and  handling the bulk of transportation. Due to the harsh jungles, building roads and railways has always been an expensive task that private transportation companies were not willing to perform. The government intervened, as the development of a modern and capable infrastructure network was needed for the economy of the nation to grow, resulting in a modern and relatively extensive rail- and highway network still being present on Kyabar. The only other island having a rail network is Lejosia. In the past, ferries were the favourite method of transportation between islands, but they have been supplanted by, due to the shorter travel times and the cheaper price, although ferries are still extensively used in smaller island groups, where distance between the single islands is short and air travel is not profitable.

Major cities have multiple transportation services available, such as, and. Middle sized towns that still conserve colonial era architecture often present extensive systems, that although modernized, still give the cities an antique atmosphere, making them tourist destination. Although metro, monorail and cable car networks are generally reviewed positevely by residents, buses in major cities are fiercely disliked by locals, as deemed unreliable due to the low number of vehicles compared to the population.