Leafanistan

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Leafanistan
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Flag of Leafanistan
Motto: "The People's glory shall ring through the ages."
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Region IBO
Capital Concord
Official Language(s) {{{language}}}
Government
Population 2.1+ billion
Currency New Ruble 
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The Glorious Confederacy of Leafanistan

The Glorious Confederacy of Leafanistan more commonly referred to as the Confed or just Leafanistan is a large, socially equal nation, composed of a wide variety of nationalities. It ranges from Western European to Han Chinese to Alaskan Inuit. Interracial marriage is common and as a result classifying by ethnicity is usually a futile measure.

Currently Leafanistan is in a state of Civil War.

Early History

Following the collapse of the Soviet Confederated States in Leafanistan was founded in Jan 2005 by High Father and a group of exiles who took a very large piece of land with promises to the inhabitants of massive improvements. A sort of constitutional monarchy was created with High Father being the executive office with some Legislative powers, including the ability to veto and introducing bills. A judiciary system was set up to regulate what the government did, and almost immediately, old Soviet equipment was picked up and a small military defense force was established.

General

Today Leafanistan is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, cynical population of 2.306 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up. Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Leafanistan's national animal is the Hawk, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests. The average income tax rate is 100%. A healthy private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

Geography

The original breakaway republic claimed by High Father and the exiles was an inner republic with no access to the ocean, very mountainous, today it holds many of the nation's ski resorts. It is also home to the country's massive artillery defense system for the nearby capital. Soon other former confederated states sought a stable government. High Father opened his arms to those republics and soon, Leafanistan included a large coastline, good farming plains, jungles, and a desert, renamed the Great Leafanistani Desert.

Politics

Prior to the reorganization under Confederate Socialism, Leafanistan had a Senate, an Executive, and a Judicial Branch. However, since the reformation it has switched to the Westminster System and now operates a unitary Parliament, which the majority party elects a Prime Minister, and High Father serves as a ceremonial Head of State.

Economy

Currently the Arms Manufacturing Industry is the strongest, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Information Technology. Arms Manufacturing was nationalized again under Confederate Socialism. The state controlled industries work to serve the people and make profit via international sales. Leafanistan is a firm believer in self-sufficieny and has the ability to make all the raw materials it needs if cut off entirely from the international community.

Military

Main Article: Leafanistan's Military

Leafanistan's primary concern is defense. Probably an outgrowth of the country's general paranoia and cynicism about the outside world. Starting from age 4 all children are sent to the "Academy" where they recieve the equivalent of education from Kindergarden, to a 2-year college by the time they are 16. They also recieve combat training equivalent to that of a marine starting from scratch at age 21. The children then have a choice of returning for a full education and serving the people and the nation economically, socially or politically, or staying in the military for 2-year tours. Soldiers are usually nearly 2 meters in height and have strong bones and muscles. Trained since they were young to resist psychological warfare they are loyal as they are strong. They can operate nearly any weapon and maintain nearly any standard vehicle. They are strong, loyal, and highly intelligent.

Foreign Affairs

Leafanistan is outwardly distrustful of the outside world tending to make condemnations and praise rather than directly helping. Unless it serves the people's interest Leafanistan avoids it. However recently following the Saharistan War the people have taken a greater interest in foreign affairs including the invasions of Rovonia, Algeristan, Omanistan, etc.

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