Archive:Teru

Theru
Official languages		Teru

Teru (Teru: Theru [tʰeɹu]) is a country located on the east coast of Lahan, on the Asura Ocean, bordering Kaiyyo to the south.

Etymology

'Theru' comes from the name of the native ethnicity of the area which is now Teru. It is believed to be descended from an unknown Proto-Lahiri word, although the origin may predate even this. It was adopted in reference to the people, language and lands of Teru around DATE, when EVENT happened.

History

For a time, Teru was occupied as a part of the Saruan Empire, between DATE and DATE. During this time, many words were borrowed and several cities sprung up, especially along the eastern coast.

Geography

Climate

Teru is right on the equator, meaning it is very hot and wet. Inland, it has large areas of rainforest and its beaches are quite large.

Economy

Energy

Teru is mainly powered by SOURCE. There are also some areas which use SOURCE. In recent years, some wealthy entrepreneurs from the cities have experimented with using heat differentials between the surface and a few meters below ground. In some of the less-developed areas, power extensively comes from renewable, man-made sources, such as in wind-up lamps.

Tourism

Many parts of Teru receive tourists throughout the year. For example, there are many cities on the coast in which flats are rented out to tourists seeking warmer climates in winter, creating an influx of money twice a year (two hemispheres having their cold season at different times of year). There are also opportunities to take boats out on the ocean and many villages inland showcase the traditional culture to paying tourists by allowing them to stay with them for a week or two.

Culture

Film

The Teru film industry is very small but has experienced significant growth in recent years, with the introduction of the partially government-funded 'Ibina Theru' (Teru Film) company, which has almost dominated the industry and is looking to reach out internationally.