Republic of California
History
The Republic of California segregated from the United States during the rise of the dragons along with many other west coast states, due to political divide regarding the crisis and formed an alliance of semi-independent nation states. Although most of the states did not survive independently during the War of Black Ash, most were absorbed into being a part of the Republic along with some parts of Mexico west of the Rocky Mountains.
The Republic of California remains to this day as one of the largest and most successful surviving parts of the former United States of America, and often serves as a mediator with the others alongside the Independent State of New York.
Demography and Population
The Republic of California is quite diverse, hosting populations of every race on Terra. It is also rather uniquely peaceful between its populations
Religion
Like most regions to close to the Land of Gods, the pantheon dominates most religious beliefs with its large host of local gods and those whose territories overlap. The Republic also hosts a large population of Solar Dragonflight dragons, whose culture and religion has integrated with the rest of the populace.
Foreign Relations
The republic has good standing with other Laramidian territories, being a large contributor to much of the subcontinent's agricultural trade.
Agriculture & Industry
California boasts a massive agricultural and fishing industry, growing and exporting most food found in Laramidia. In particular, California is well known for its fruit such as apples, strawberries, pears, lemons, oranges, and various melons. The majority of California's food is sold out of state. The fishing industry is strong along California's vast coastline.
Trade & Transport
Through many highways across the territory and outside of it, California is able to trade over land through a vast network with the surrounding area. Thanks to many miles of coastline, California also has an incredibly large amount of seaports for which to utilize for trade as well, sending cargo ships all around North America and across the Pacific, stopping at the numerous island nations and into Asia as well.
California's trade industry is to some controversy, however, as the majority of food produced within the state does not stay in it long enough to be sold, primarily going to other areas for sale and higher profits. As a result, most food in California actually eaten by residents is actually from out of the nation, often from Asia, Mexico, or Great Plains. Storms, politics, and fuel shortages in the past have caused delays in California's imports of its own food supply in the past and export of its trade, causing economic issues and food shortages many times in the past.
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Alternative Names
California, Cali
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
Californians
Leader
Head of State
Government System
Democracy, Representative
Currency
Californian Dollar
Deities
Official Languages
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Tenuous Non-Aggression Pact
There is a long history between Shanai and nations that have formed out of the former United States, and for the island nation in particular, it is a bitter history. While much of the world has forgotten Shanai's conquer, subjugation, and exploitation at the hands of the nation, Shanai itself has not and since its independence sought to distance itself from every former US state to stand on her own.
California, however, has a very different perspective. Much of the Republic rather does not see the United States as having fallen at all, nevermind wish to respect now independent states wishes to remain so, and has frequently waged war and incited buyouts to 'Preserve the Union'. This behavior in particular, as well as threats to do so to Shanai, has created a massive rift between the two countries that stands to this day.
Due to Vega's leadership of Shanai, however, the Republic of California has never made active efforts to recolonize.
Enemies
Since the inception of Soliairs' cult, they have had a history of robbing and commandeering ships from the Republic of California. The primary reason behind this seems to be California's reputation of being incredibly wealthy, supported oftentimes by the types of ships that Soliairs and the cult target being pleasure and cruise ships alongside military vessels.
Another factor into the cult's aggression is directly personal to Soliairs themselves, as they hold a deep seated grudge against California for multiple statements against their home country of Shanai.
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