Vidal

Vidal (or Federal Republic of Vidal: Spanish: República Federal de Vidal, Vidales: Republica Pederal de Vidal) is a country located in Southeast Asia, sharing land borders with Vietnam, and sea borders with China (through Hainan) and the Philippines. It was originally a Spanish territory from 1730 to 1821.

Etymology
The term: "Vidal" comes from the Latin word: "Vidalis" which means: "vital life-giving."

The term is said to also come from the word: "Vida" which means "Loyal" in ancient Vidales.

Pre Colonisation Era
Before 1730, Vidal was inhabited by Austronesian settlers. Their ancestors originally came from an unknown island in the pacific. But according to some research, it was implied to be somewhere near Borneo.

Colonisation Era: 1730-1821
After 1730, Spanish explorer Juan Vidal and his group came to the island and Vidal named it after himself. The region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, and Vidal became an important trading post for European settlers.

The Spanish established their dominance over Vidal, taking control of the land and resources, and subjugating the indigenous population. They imposed their culture, language, religion, and way of life on the Vidales. In 1522, the Spanish began forcing the Vidales to work on plantations, further enslaving the Vidales people and facilitating the growth of the colony's economy.

By the 18th century, the Spanish had established a firm stronghold over Vidal, and the colony became a significant producer of sugar, coffee, and tobacco. The Spanish also brought in other European settlers, including the French and the English, who further contributed to the economic development of Vidal.

Modern Day Vidal (1821-Present)
In the early 19th century, a wave of revolution swept across Southeast Asia, manifesting in Vidal as well. In 1821, Vidal broke away from Spanish colonial rule and declared its independence, with its first president being elected in 1824. However, the colonizers left a lasting legacy of oppression, social stratification, and economic inequality that continued to shape Vidales society well into the 21st century.

In the 1960s and 70s, Vidal experienced a boom in industry. Many factories were built in the city, providing jobs and boosting the economy. However, this period of growth was also marked by pollution and environmental degradation, which led to efforts to clean up the city in the following decades.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Vidal experienced a shift towards service-based industries, such as tourism and technology. The city's historic downtown area was revitalized with new shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Today, Vidal is a thriving city with a diverse economy and a rich history. It is known for its beautiful architecture, its vibrant cultural scene, and its welcoming community.

Subdivisions
Vidal is split into 7 regions: Cauapa (the largest), Topa, Amecer, Santa Viva, El Ciane, Cece, and the Phil Islands.

People/Trends

 * Vidal's currency is the Vidales Yen (Formerly the Vidalese Peso until 1964)
 * The legal age for drinking is 18
 * When referring to something belonging to Vidal, it is referred to as: "Vidales"
 * Same sex marriage was decriminalised in 1994.
 * The marriage age in Vidal is 18 years old
 * The minimum voting age in Vidal is 18 years old
 * Age of Consent is 18 years old.

Technology

 * Vidal's cars drive on the left
 * Vidal uses Type C, E, F and D, M, N plug sockets.
 * Vidal Prefers PAL formats.

Media
Vidales Media mainly uses English, Vidales and Spanish languages. Public television channels in this country include: VID1, VID2, VID-ES, MyAsiaTV, Tagalog-Vision and Catalanet. the main commercial television networks are: La Capital, Channel Limang, and LIVEtv.

Pay television providers in the country include: OtterSAT, and PRIME, with free to air providers being Freesat and Freeview.

Languages
The most common language in Vidal is Vidales and English, with Tagalog, Spanish and Catalan being more commonly spoken in southern areas.