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[b]Name:[/b] Asante People's Republic (APR), formerly Asanasfeer.
[b]Demonym:[/b] Asante.
[b]Description:[/b] Colonized by the Netherlands in 1662 as part of the Dutch West Indies, the Asante People's Republic (then called Asanasfeer), gained independence in 1952. Asanasfeer was a democracy. However, there were allegations of corruption and nepotism within the system and in 1954, with the aid of Latin American revolutionaries and speculated aid from the USSR, the government was overthrown in a socialist uprising and a communist government was put in its place. Premier Rihairo Martina has been First Secretary of the Asante Communist Party and leader of the newly renamed Asante People's Republic ever since.
[b]Government:[/b] Communist.
[b]Head of State:[/b] Premier Rihairo Martina.
[b]National Religion:[/b] State-sponsored atheism, although freedom of religion is still allowed. Still a large Roman Catholic majority, although some african religions are still practiced, as well as a small but influential Jewish community on the island.
[b]Population:[/b] 3.1M.
[b]Geography:[/b] The west coast is dominated by craggy cliffs and mountains, where most of the island's mining takes place. The east coast is more hospitable, with beaches, inlets, and calm water. There are large flat plains on the island, where most plantations are located.
[b]Demographics:[/b] 39% European (mostly Dutch descent), 50% Afro-Caribbean, 8% Latin American, 3% Other.
[b]Languages:[/b] Dutch, Papiamentu.
[b]Notable Locations:[/b] Sabastad, the capital city, with a population of 852 000.
Zilverhaven, the second largest city and major port, population 428 000.
Westermijn, the major mining sector of the island.

[b]Primary Economic Sector:[/b] Mining
[b]Secondary Economic Sector:[/b] Agrarian, Non-Food
[b]Abundant Food Resources:[/b] Fruits, Vegetables and Grains, Sugar Cane, Coffee
[b]Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources:[/b] Tobacco (prime cigar leaf), Cotton
[b]Abundant Mineral Resources:[/b] Silver
[b]Army:[/b] Medium Army, well-equipped with US or USSR advisors giving advice that sound a lot like orders.
[b]Navy:[/b] Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role.
[b]Air Force:[/b] Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.

[b]Leader Traits:[/b]
A/1. Moscow/Leningrad University
B/1. Communist Rebellion
C/2. Hard Working
D/12. Pompous

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