[B]Name:[/B]The Illustrious Minor Carenthian Republic of Tremendous Panache [B]Demonym:[/B] Carenthians [B]Description: [/B]The entire nation is Erasmus' plaything; he owns all the businesses on the island including the considerable farming and plantation holdings on the Island. The island is well known for two things; it's almost enslaved work force and the extravagance of their 'well-meaning' overlord. The majority of the people live in a somewhat destitute state albeit somewhat aided by the prevalence of a local rum manufacturing sector using the surplus of sugar cane to produce a rum so feral most people would pay not to drink it. The Carenthians take it as their one luxury in life and as the most gracious their leader would be; unless you joined the military at least. The armed forces are provided for in a way that should ensure their loyalty; as long as the wild parties thrown by His Most Esteemedship continues. Erasmus lives a life of wanton luxury parked up in the People's Palace; a monolithic building that outweighs every other building in the land having been built using tonnes of marble, concrete and luxurious woods. The presidential motorcade is a common sight throughout the island; as is the fleet of Presidential racecars. [B]Government:[/B] Military Dictatorship [B]Head of State:[/B] The Most Esteemed Presidente Erasmus -Background: Booze Baron -Rise to Power: Military Coup -Personal Quality: Charismatic -Flaw: Philanderer, Alcoholic/Addict [B]National Anthem:[/B][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V92OBNsQgxU]This[/url] [B]National Religion:[/B]Christianity [B]Population:[/B] 600,000 [B]Geography:[/B] - One flat, roughly oval-shaped island that ranges from typical tropical beaches to denser jungle the closer you get to the center of the island. The soil is very fertile leading to an abundance of fauna and flora on the island; providing the perfect hunting ground for His Most Esteemedship. [B]Demographics[/B] -English Majority (Commonwealth Emigrants and UK settlers) -Spanish (from nearby islands) -Portugese (from nearby islands) [B]Notable Locations[/B] -Erasmiaville (capital) -Serenity Beach (main tourist location) -Erasmus Farming Co. Headquarters -Erasmus Plantations -Erasmus Mining Co. Headquarters -The Wondrous People's Palace of Awe-Inspiring Greatness -Carenthian Raceway. --- Kangaroo [b]Primary Economic Sector:[/b] Tourism (Nature, Beaches and so Forth) [b]Secondary Economic Sector:[/b] Tourism (Cultural Heritage Sites) [b]Abundant Food Resources:[/b] Fruit, Vegetables and Grains ** Double roll, strong sector, Sugar Cane [b]Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources:[/b] Rubber, Cotton [b]Abundant Mineral Resources:[/b] Iron [b]Army:[/b] Experienced Militia/Guerrilla force, well-equipped for defensive operations. [b]Navy:[/b] Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role. [b]Air Force:[/b] Medium sized but still antiquated with propeller aircraft.