Dato

Dato is a state of Savoria and is the largest state of Savoria in terms of both area and population. The capital of Dato is Sangrisia. Other important cities and locations of Dato are Nordhafen, Moiland, Vonam, Sengel, Markusch, Restol and Acho. Dato makes up 14% of the total area of Savoria and 21% of the Savorian population are living in Dato. (As of 1049) The state is therefore of significant importance for both presidential elections and elections of the parliament.

Dato is a strongly industrialized state and has the strongest economy out of all states which is of course a result of its large population but also of a highly developed infrastructure and a well-funded educational system that is largely unmatched across the nation. Along with this it has one of the most liberal economic laws which has proven to benefit the strong development of the state´s economy but also a poverty rate (14 % as of 1049) that is above the nations average. Especially farmers and citizens with no or only a basic school degree are at a high risk to have less money than needed to fulfill their most basic needs.

Politics
Dato is known to be a state which on a federal level often votes in favor of laws that give more freedom to the economy and aid its development. Internally Economy, Infrastructure and Education are often top priorities of the State Government. Despite their efforts in the past to make college and university more accessible to low-income families and those who live far out from the cities and the centers of industry there is still a significant problem with children of low-income families having massive trouble to attend college or university and get a higher degree. The expensive education programs that the State Governments of the past years have created and expanded have mainly helped middle-class students to have more access to higher degrees but not for the students of low-income families even though they are the ones the programs were meant to help.

On the other hand the massive costs this programs caused have forced the State Governments to increase taxes on companies and the middle-class and there has been massive controversy about it. Many middle-class tax payers consider the programs a waste of tax money as they had nearly none of the promised effects. This makes it difficult for the State Government to find the right balance for the education budget. The middle-class in Date is among the wealthiest compared to the middle-class of other states in Savoria. Parties that are in favor of economic freedom and allowing more unregulated business are usually in a good position to win a state election. Small businesses from the backbone of the Datonian middle-class which is widely claimed to be a result of the few and limited regulations the State Government puts on them.

The State of Government is known for trying to influence federal politics and Savorias foreign policy. Considering Dato´s economy is the strongest of Savoria and has the largest workforce as well the Federal Government cannot always avoid that Datonian interests influence Federal Politics more than they should.