Tylastrona
Theocratic Republic of Tylastrona Τυλαστρονα, タイラストロン | |
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 Flag | |
Motto: Eusebia, Xenia, Arete | |
Anthem: White Mountain | |
| Capital and | Smyrnaphos |
| Official languages | N/A |
| Recognised national languages | Greek Japanese Turkish |
| Ethnic groups (2026) | Greek (45,2%) Japanese (25,2%) Turkish (12,3%) Mixed (7,1%) Other (10.3%) |
| Demonym(s) | Tylastronian, Tylastronan |
| Government | Federal presidential republic |
• High Priestess | Elara Papadopoulos |
• Prime-Minister | Melina Michelaki |
| Legislature | The House of Eunomia |
| Establishment | |
• Independence under the House of Astona | 1668 |
• Establishment of the Tylastronian Republic | 1845 |
• Military Junta | 1889-1924 |
• Single Party State | 1924-1970 |
• Theocratic Democratic Revolution | 1970 |
| Population | |
• 2026 estimate | 50,986,000 |
| GDP (PPP) | estimate |
• Total | 1.601 trillion USD |
• Per capita | 31,400 USD |
| Currency | Dracma (D) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Tylastronian National Time) |
| Date format | mm-dd-yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +157 |
| Internet TLD | .ty |
Note: The political system of Tylastrona is inspired by the political system of an Imaginary Elections scenario I've created some months ago. For a deeper understanding of this system, since it has some differences from Tylastrona, check the original system here
Tylastrona is a country located in Esportiva, in the northwestern part of the region. It is a massive nation known for its environmental beauty, calm and friendly citizens, and strong state-interventionist economy. The citizens are known to be compassionate and law-abiding, as well as slightly patriotic. The nation pursues an economic self-sufficiency policy and has a significant environmental agenda.
Tylastrona is described by foreigners as "if Mediterranean culture somehow ended up in the Nordic winterlands" due to its strong winters and mild summers, and its economic policies and citizens' behaviour. Most of its landscape is filled with ice-capped mountains, agricultural fields (especially those used for growing cereals) and huge coniferous forests. Literature, music and a fervent winter sports culture are also among the nation's notable attributes.
As a federated state, Tylastrona is divided into five states and one capital territory. It is governed as a republic under a presidential theocratic democracy, in which the High Priestess is elected for life by the citizens. This electoral system does not allow for political parties. The Prime-Minister is elected for five years, sometimes the PM is named the Archon of the republic. Only in the legislative and local elections the political parties can participate
Geography
Tylastrona is located at the northwestern tip of the Esportiva region. The country experiences cold, snowy winters, ranging from a continental climate to a humid maritime climate in the capital and Cnidos. Summers are mild, with around 25–30% precipitation. Tylastrona has three main rivers: the Rina, the Cnidos and the Idofa. Kannella Lake is the largest lake. The country's highest peak is Mount Smyrnaca, which is located near the capital and has an elevation of 2,085 metres and a prominence of 1,875 metres.
Government and politics
Economy
Demographics
As of 2026, Tylastrona's population was 50,986,000, 55.6% of whom were female and 44.4% of whom were male. The median life expectancy in 2026 was 91.05 years. Historically, the population has been culturally diverse, with most people adhering to Hellenic polytheism and speaking Greek.
Tylastrona's estimated fertility rate in 2026 was 1.90 children per woman. Tylastronian society displays relatively high levels of socioeconomic equality, with the richest 10% earning 1.4 times more than the poorest 10%.
Immigration
According to Tylastronian statistical organisations, the number of immigrants increased by 7.5% between 2000 and 2026, rising from 0.5% to 8% of the population. By 2026, the number of legal foreign residents was 4,078,880, accounting for around 8% of the population. The largest immigrant groups are: Turkish, Bulgarian, Croatian, Pakistani and Chinese.
Urbanization
According to the TSO, around 95% of the population lives in the 10 most populous cities in the nation. The Smyrnaphos Capital District is sometimes referred to as the Smyrnaphos Metropolitan Area in geography books. The other two metropolitan areas in Tylastrona are Kannela-Mytidos and Astona-Aperikon.
| Rank | City | State | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smyrnaphos | Smyrnaphos Capital District | 13,445,119 |
| 2 | Kannela | Kannela | 12,115,009 |
| 3 | Astona | Astona | 7,886,445 |
| 4 | Mytidos | Kannela | 3,889,117 |
| 5 | Cnidio | Cnidio | 3,553,449 |
| 6 | Semasus | Youkailand | 3,447,337 |
| 7 | Pixesos | Old Towers | 1,234,566 |
| 8 | Aperikon | Astona | 1,002,005 |
| 9 | Thebetta | Old Towers | 888,000 |
| 10 | Iwakura | Cnidio | 876,444 |
Religion
Tylastrona only had mandatory secularity policies during the period of the First Republic. The current republican system allows freedom of religion; however, most of the population practises Hellenic polytheism. According to the 2026 studies:
| Rank | Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hellenic Polytheism | 65% |
| 2 | Buddhism | 11,7% |
| 3 | Shinto | 6.1% |
| 4 | Islamism | 5.3% |
| 5 | Christianity (various denominations) | 5% |
| 6 | Atheism / Secularity | 2.3% |
| 7 | Hinduism | 2% |
| 8 | Judaism | 1.7% |
| 9 | Other Religions | 0.9% |
Language
Tylastrona has no official language. However, a list of national languages was announced during the First Republic (Greek, Japanese). This list was last updated in 1990 (Greek, Japanese, Turkish, Tylastronian Creole). The multicultural language policy of Tylastrona was suppressed during the military junta and national union periods (1889-1970), only returning in 1971 with the fourth republic (our current one). The most popular foreign languages to learn are English, French, German and Spanish.
| Rank | Language | Percentage L1 | Percentage L2 | Percentage L3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greek | 45.7% | 70% | 63.5% |
| 2 | Japanese | 27.5% | 21.6% | 3.9% |
| 3 | Turkish | 11% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| 4 | Tylastronian Creole | 6.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Bulgarian | 5% | 0.6% | 0% |
| 6 | Croatian | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| 7 | Albanian | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| 8 | Other South Slavic Language | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |
| 9 | Other Language | 0.2% | 6.9% | 30.5% |
Health
In 2026, Tylastrona was ranked the 9th best public healthcare system in Esportiva. The system is characterised by state-funded healthcare, which is provided free of charge after a large amount of tax has been paid. Big Pharma is regulated by an effective, government-owned, bureaucratic organisation. Private institutions are inexpressive. Obesity is low, with only around 4.1% of the population diagnosed with the condition. This is thanks to the highly successful food production and restaurants sectors, which produce healthy and delicious food. Nevertheless, most Tylastronians die from noncommunicable diseases, particularly cancers, dementia and diabetes-related complications, as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary issues. Tylastronian infant mortality rate (IMR) stood at 0,89 deaths per 1,000 live births as of 2026.
Education
In 2026, the Tylastrona education system was ranked 15th in Esportiva's public education system rankings. Children undergo an extensive curriculum throughout the 12-grade system, with foreign languages, sports, philosophy and critical thinking being introduced from the age of 8. The educational system is divided into preschool (for those under age six), basic education (nine years, in three stages, compulsory), secondary education (three years, compulsory since 1985), and higher education (subdivided in university and polytechnic education). The most popular university courses are in technology and science, followed by law and social sciences, including history, psychology and sociology. The oldest university was founded in 1689 during the monarchy period. Universities welcome foreign students planning to study abroad for more than six months. Entrance is based on the average of their secondary education. National exams are conducted to verify public schools' adherence to the curriculum, but they haven't been mandatory for university entry since 1997. Just like healthcare; preschool, primary and secondary education is free of charge. However, university-level education is not free, although the government offers scholarships covering 40% of the total value, students do not accrue any debt afterwards.
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