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   * **ISO Codes:** RT, TOR, 777
   * **Internet TLD:** .rt
+  * **Time Zone:** UTC-11:00 (Torland Standard Time)
 === Independence from Russia, Spain, and the United States ===
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 ===== Government & Politics =====
-Torland has a democratic government in the form of a constitutional republic with a presidential system. The [[President of Torland]] functions as both head of state and head of government and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The president is elected by popular vote for a six-year term, during which he or she appoints and presides over the cabinet.
+Torland has a democratic government in the form of a constitutional republic with a presidential system. The [[President of Torland]] functions as both head of state and head of government and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The president is elected by popular vote for a six-year term, during which he or she appoints and presides over the cabinet. The current president is Max Manning of the Civic Liberty Party.
 ==== Political Divisions ====
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 === Education ===
-Torland has a highly educated populous with a 99% literacy rate. Torland has 56 universities and colleges.
+Torland has a highly educated populous with a 99% literacy rate. [[Universities of Torland|Torland has 56 universities and colleges]] that are some of the best in the world. All participate in collegiate athletics under the [[Universities of Torland Athletics Commission|UTAC]] banner.
 === Health ===
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 ==== Holidays ====
-=== Federal Day (Last Monday of January) ===
+=== NATIONAL HOLIDAYS ===
+National holidays, or statutory holidays, are publicly-mandated holidays that are legislated at the national level within Torland. These are as follows:
-Federal Day, also known as Voting Day, is a federal holiday dedicated to holding elections in Torland from national level to local county level. Every six years is the Presidential Election.
+== New Year's Day (January 1st) ==
+This public holiday celebrates the first day of the year as according to the Gregorian calendar. This holiday often includes New Year's Eve on December 31st as an unofficial holiday.
-=== Revolution Day (March 3) ===
+== Federal Day (Last Monday of January) ==
+Federal Day, also known as Voting Day, is a national holiday dedicated to holding elections in Torland from national level to local county level. Presidential Election are held every six years. Every three years are governmental elections. In non-election years, Federal Day is typically a prime time for politicians and local advocates to announce their platforms and agendas.
-March 3 is a federal holiday and special day in Torland with a long history of historic events beginning with the Torland Revolution in 1898. Patriots used the same day in 1903 to formally declare independence from Russia, Spain, and the United States, along with the official unification of the colonies in 1909. Newly elected officials in Torland are often inaugurated into office on this day, particularly the President of Torland.
+== Revolution Day (March 3rd) ==
+Revolution Day is a national holiday and special day in Torland with a long history of historic events beginning with the Torland Revolution in 1898. Patriots used the same day in 1903 to formally declare independence from Russia, Spain, and the United States, along with the official unification of the colonies in 1909. Newly elected officials in Torland are often inaugurated into office on this day, particularly the President of Torland. The Friday or Monday after or nearest March 3rd is observed as a public holiday.
+== Labor Day (First Monday in September) ==
+Like many countries in the world, Torland celebrates the economic and social achievements of workers with Labor Day which is always the first Monday in September. Most regions in Torland typically start their school semesters after this holiday, signaling the end of summer and beginning of fall and school schedules.
+== Torland Day (October 14th) ==
+Torland Day, previously known as Constitution Day or Signing Day, and sometimes called Torland Thanksgiving, is a national holiday to celebrate the creation and signing of the Constitution of Torland which gave the fledgling republic legitimacy in 1911. The Monday after or nearest October 14th is observed as a public holiday.
+== Christmas Day (December 25th) ==
+This public holiday celebrates the nativity of Jesus as according to the Christian religion. It is typically a family day in Torland with many businesses closing early on Christmas Eve and sometimes the day after Christmas to celebrate. Some states in Torland, notably Forstana and Granago, celebrate Boxing Day on December 26th as a paid day off.
+=== STATE HOLIDAYS ===
+Federal holidays, or state holidays, are holidays that are legislated at the state level within Torland. These are as follows:
+== State Days (Second Monday) ==
+Every state in Torland, including the Federal District, has its own day of commemoration, typically observed on the second Monday of the month. Cabriga Isles celebrates their State Day on the Third Monday of February. These days are not nationally mandated but each state has given room for these days and typically most businesses and local banks and post offices will be closed in the state on that day. The Federal District (Vensessor Day) is the exception to this rule but all federal political buildings and Congressional sessions are closed from Revolution Day and during this week and Congress typically reconvenes the following week, sometimes referred to as the //Second Convention//.
+  * Alrene Isles - January (Alrene Day)
+  * Cabriga Isles- February (Cabriga Day)
+  * Federal District - March (Vensessor Day)
+  * Forstana - April
+  * Galapetra - May
+  * Granago - June
+  * Lismane - July
+  * Maienzona - August
+  * New Dosa - September
+  * Pakola - October
+  * Solinza - November
+  * Tamokeva - December
+While not officially legislated in any capacity, internationally notable cultural holidays such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Mother's Day, and Father's Day are traditionally observed by Torland.
 ==== Sports ====

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