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Mephras

Flag of Mephras
Motto: Society in Nature
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Region	Final Fantasy
Capital	Euphova
Official Language(s)	Mephrasian
Leader	Prince Sebastion V
Population	Approximately 1.63 billion
Currency	phran
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Introduction

The Floating Principality of Mephras is a nation based on a floating continent approximately the size of Russia. It strives to serve its citizens and its environment. The economy is fairly strong, however the citizens are always placed before economic gain. Mephras has had a long history with much conflict, however recently the various groups have come together to form a peace loving and laid back nation.

Geography and Climate

Mephras has a largely continental climate with a Mediterranean climate on the northern end and a slightly colder climate near the south. A large portion of the country is held within a nature preserve. This has given rise to Mephras being known as one of the most environmentally beautiful nations.

Economy

Much effort has been made to improve the economy in recent years. As a more pro development stance has been taken by the government. The official form of government is a technocracy, which has had a history of slow but steady development for the people. Goals include drastically improving the economy paired with social equality and also a decrease in the crime rates.

Culture

Mephras is a nation which prides itself on eccentricity. It is not uncommon to see people in wild outfits and doing things outlandish in many other countries. People enjoy the pursuits of art, music, and invention. Public Art is a mainstay as people erect sculptures in public space and avidly attend art shows and concerts. Most people are socially left leaning, leading to an anything goes attitude throughout the country. Paired with this is a view of respect for all forms of life. Gay marriage, polygamy, pornography are all common. The age of consent is 19.

Government

Mephras is a constitutional monarchy, which still vests a large amount of power in the monarch, the Crown Prince. He has the final say in all laws that are passed, however, he can be overridden by a vote of 3/4 of the assembly. He can also call for new elections, however he lacks the power to dissolve the Senate. While sometimes strong and independent, he can also be manipulated by those within the royal household.

The Princely Senate is the second branch of government. Consisting of elected representatives, one for every 500,000 people, they propose and vote on laws.

There is also a supreme court, which rules on all important cases within the country. Of the 11 justices 6 are elected directly by the people and 5 are chosen by the prince.

Also present in Mephrasian politcal life are the noble families. The nobles number about 100000 and hold vast wealth and influence within the principality, many advising the prince and others serving in the assembly.

Political Parties Mephras has several major political parties that hold sway in the senate. First is the National Party, which consists of the more socially and fiscally conservative groups. Their main support comes from the nobles and rural peoples. Due to the wealth of the nobles, they hold about 25% of seats in the legislature. Another popular party is the Mephrasian Unitary Party. It is a left-centrist party which espouses socialist ideals. It holds about 30% of seats in the Senate, and has a primarily urban constituency. Another primary party is the Mephras Machine Faction, a technocratic group which supports science as the guiding rule of the country. It holds about 18% of seats. The small Green Mephras environmental party holds about 7%. The other 16% of seats are held by unaffiliated independents who vary in their views. Other small parties are the fringe monarchist party and communist party which hold about 2% of seats each.

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