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Meó (Officially Hlazetha Meó [ˈɬā.zʲē.t̪ʰɐ̄ mʲēˈó] "The Meó Union") is a nation on the southern tip of Delezia. It is approximately three and a half million square kilometres in size. It lies to the north of the Shattered Islands and Unuvun, and to the east of Nokhta. It is a major world power and is home to hundreds of millions of people.

A popular sport, and the national sport of the nation is Kuandi Yavi.

Etymology

Hlazetha Meó
Hlazetha Meó;
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Capital	Aesanma
Population
• Census	Population::456,243,601
ISO 3166 code	[[ISO 3166-2:Template:ISO 3166 code\|Template:ISO 3166 code]]

Hlazetha Meó The origins of the ethnonym Meó are uncertain.

Geography

Administrative Divisions

History

Participation in the Windward wars

Meó motivations for participation in the Windward wars were generally for resources, to "liberate" the ethnic Meó communities in the Shattered Islands, and to restore the Htaevic Empire, which it saw itself as the rightful heir to.

Culture

Languages

Many languages are spoken within the empire, but the two most important, and sole national official languages are Standard Meó and Standard Modern Htaevic. Both are written using the Hlunliw logography.

Food

Main Article: Meó Cuisine

Government and Politics

Housing

The Meó constitution enshrines the right to minimal adequate housing for all its citizens - the baseline is provided at minimal cost by the state. Such is defined as:

At least one room with space for a bed/futon
A bathroom containing a shower & toilet
A kitchen sink containing potable water & an adequately sized basin
Fridge/freezer
Stove/oven
Access to electricity, heating (including stove/oven if applicable), cooling, potable water, hot water, sewerage, and adequate ventilation. (All utilities provided on a quota basis)

Besides area for beds/futons (which is determined by number of individuals), the services are defined by households, not by individual (i.e. a household of 5 is entitled to one shower/toilet, as is a household of 1).

Further appliances or rooms may be rented/bought from the private sector.

Recently there has been discussion on whether the constitution should be amended to include Internet as a right.

Demographics

Population

The Meó population stands at 456,243,601, according to its most recent census.

Languages

The Meó Union is home to over 400 unique languages and multilingualism is widespread. The two most spoken languages, by far, are the two lingua francas Standard Meó and Standard Modern Htaevic. Standard Meó, based on the Aesanma dialect, is spoken as a first language by approximately 45% of the population, with a furth 20% speaking other forms of Meó. Standard Modern Htaevic is a partly artificial language based on the Yot Siae Kan dialect supplemented with an enormous influence from Classical Htaevic in formal fields. It used by approximately 30% of the population as a lingua franca. Both languages are written using Unified Hlunliw. Htaevic is the compulsory first language of instruction in areas with a Htaevic majority and Meó is taught as a second language, whilst the inverse is true for Meó majority areas. Areas which are neither Htaevic nor Meó majority are subject to different laws. The subjects Classical Htaevic and Meó Literature are compulsory subjects in secondary school regardless of ethnic or linguistic background.

Ethnic Groups

Meó are the majority ethnic grouping, at 45-65% followed closely by Htaevic peoples, at 25-30%, the remainder being a wide variety of other ethnic groups. Ethnic boundaries have never been particularly strong within the region and mixed families are common. The rural areas of the Htasei basin are an exception, being overwhelmingly monoethnic Meó.

Major Cities

Aesanma (49.7 million) and Yot Siae Kan (45.6 million) are the two largest cities in Meó, and maintain a strong political and cultural rival. Aesanma is the capital of <<Meó State>> and Yot Siae Kan of <<Htaevic State>> and are the dominating cultural centers for Meó and Htaevic culture in the nation, respectively. Aesanma is nominally the capital city, although there has been talk in recent years of officially moving the capital to the more politically neutral <<Vïnakàly>>, situated approximately halfway between the two rival cities, and already home to large amounts of political institutions.

Data

Population: Population::456,243,601

Continent - Continent::Delezia

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-Meó (Officially Hlazetha Meó [ˈɬā.zʲē.t̪ʰɐ̄ mʲēˈó] "The Meó Empire") is a nation on the southern tip of Delezia. It is approximately three and a half million square kilometres in size. It lies to the north of the Shattered Islands and Unuvun, and to the east of Nokhta. It is a major world power and is home to hundreds of millions of people.
+Meó (Officially Hlazetha Meó [ˈɬā.zʲē.t̪ʰɐ̄ mʲēˈó] "The Meó Union") is a nation on the southern tip of Delezia. It is approximately three and a half million square kilometres in size. It lies to the north of the Shattered Islands and Unuvun, and to the east of Nokhta. It is a major world power and is home to hundreds of millions of people.
 A popular sport, and the national sport of the nation is [[Kuandi Yavi]].
-= Participation in the Windward wars =
+= Etymology =
-Meó motivations for participation in the Windward wars were generally for resources, to "liberate" the ethnic Meó communities in the Shattered Islands, and to restore the Htaevic Empire, which it saw itself as the rightful heir to.
+Hlazetha Meó
+The origins of the ethnonym Meó are uncertain.
-= Culture =
+= Geography =
-== Language ==
-Many languages are spoken within the empire, but the two most important, and sole national official languages are Standard Meó and Modern Standard Htaevic. Both are written using the Hlunliw logography.
-== Food ==
+= Administrative Divisions =
-Meal at dawn ish (breakfast), meal at dusk (dinner), then just eat whenever you're hungry for the rest of the day. Food is very communal and important.
-Breakfast: a traditional Meó breakfast consists of a Cheese Omelette type thing made with Mamona cheese, and some spices and occasionally cabbage - these omelettes vary in thickness, sometimes they are crepe-like, sometimes they are close to an inch thick. This is served alongside Cocotato Bread (made with milk in the batter, and fried in its oils) that is then slit and stuffed with purple avocado paste, and possibly a diverse array of fillings such as meat, cheese, vegetables, fruit, beans, and/or mushrooms (like an arepa). In addition to this is a bean dish that may also contain vegetables, spices, and sauces - this is served on the side, but may be stuffed into the cocotato bread itself. Breakfast is served with whistlefruit and [tea analagoue].
+= History =
+== Participation in the Windward wars ==
+Meó motivations for participation in the Windward wars were generally for resources, to "liberate" the ethnic Meó communities in the Shattered Islands, and to restore the Htaevic Empire, which it saw itself as the rightful heir to.
-=== Dietary Norms ===
+= Culture =
-Meó dietary norms result in some forms of animal being taboo to eat, or some foods taboo to eat together. The general rule for meats acceptable to eat are spiders, ants, flying insects (including their larvae/eggs), most aquatic animals (except for [[Fishing Cat|Fishing Cats]] or other aquatic animals with fur), and flying birds, excluding birds of prey. Snails and some reptiles & amphibians (or the Pavalan equivalent) are eaten as they are considered aquatic under dietary norms. In general - if it flies or swims, it's good to eat. All other forms of animals are taboo to eat. Additionally, eating fruit and fish together or sequentially is generally frowned upon. Raw fish is commonly eaten, but the most common form of consumption of meat (including insects) is lightly fried, usually in cocotato oil and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Many cooking techniques have been developed to suit each form of meat. Raw milk is generally avoided, as it is seen as a harbinger of ignorance and wickedness, so processed products from milk such as cheese are much more common. Milk is usually treated as an ingredient rather than consumed by itself for this reason. Meó cuisine generally is meat-averse, using it as a complement to a meal rather than the main component, preferring to get proteins from other sources such as eggs or cheese - many dishes are therefore vegetarian. The exception to this is the heavy use of insects in some regions - a particular favourite being the [[Giant Kiyawasp]] for its nutty, delicate flavour and pleasant texture.
+== Languages ==
+Many languages are spoken within the empire, but the two most important, and sole national official languages are Standard Meó and Standard Modern Htaevic. Both are written using the Hlunliw logography.
-The consumption of crab meat is often seen as political.
+== Food ==
+''Main Article: [[Meó Cuisine]]''
-= Housing =
+= Government and Politics =
-The Meó constitution enshrines the right to minimal adequate housing for all its citizens - the baseline is provided at no cost by the state. Such is defined as:
+== Housing ==
+The Meó constitution enshrines the right to minimal adequate housing for all its citizens - the baseline is provided at minimal cost by the state. Such is defined as:
 * At least one room with space for a bed/futon
 * A bathroom containing a shower & toilet
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 Recently there has been discussion on whether the constitution should be amended to include Internet as a right.
+= Demographics =
+== Population ==
+The Meó population stands at 456,243,601, according to its most recent census.
+== Languages ==
+The Meó Union is home to over 400 unique languages and multilingualism is widespread. The two most spoken languages, by far, are the two lingua francas Standard Meó and [[Standard Modern Htaevic]]. Standard Meó, based on the Aesanma dialect, is spoken as a first language by approximately 45% of the population, with a furth 20% speaking other forms of Meó. Standard Modern Htaevic is a partly artificial language based on the Yot Siae Kan dialect supplemented with an enormous influence from [[Classical Htaevic]] in formal fields. It used by approximately 30% of the population as a lingua franca. Both languages are written using [[Unified Hlunliw]]. Htaevic is the compulsory first language of instruction in areas with a Htaevic majority and Meó is taught as a second language, whilst the inverse is true for Meó majority areas. Areas which are neither Htaevic nor Meó majority are subject to different laws. The subjects Classical Htaevic and Meó Literature are compulsory subjects in secondary school regardless of ethnic or linguistic background.
+== Ethnic Groups ==
+Meó are the majority ethnic grouping, at 45-65% followed closely by Htaevic peoples, at 25-30%, the remainder being a wide variety of other ethnic groups. Ethnic boundaries have never been particularly strong within the region and mixed families are common. The rural areas of the Htasei basin are an exception, being overwhelmingly monoethnic Meó.
+== Major Cities ==
+[[Aesanma]] (49.7 million) and [[Yot Siae Kan]] (45.6 million) are the two largest cities in Meó, and maintain a strong political and cultural rival. Aesanma is the capital of <<Meó State>> and Yot Siae Kan of <<Htaevic State>> and are the dominating cultural centers for Meó and Htaevic culture in the nation, respectively. Aesanma is nominally the capital city, although there has been talk in recent years of officially moving the capital to the more politically neutral <<Vïnakàly>>, situated approximately halfway between the two rival cities, and already home to large amounts of political institutions.
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