Masland Overview

United States of Masland

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National Summary

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The Democratic Republic of United States of Masland is a large, safe nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, population of 278 million Maslandians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, Healthcare, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 14.1%, but higher for the wealthy.

The strong Maslandian economy, worth 6.69 trillion dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Cheese Exports industry, with major contributions from Agriculture, Book Publishing, and Automobile Manufacturing. Average income is 68,997 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest. United States of Masland's national animal is the falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Masland is one of the youngest countries in the world, and is already on its way to become if not the best, one of the best countries based on Economy, Military, Education, Healthcare, and Safety. Masland has a lot of potential and follows closely in Americas footsteps.

History

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Masland was discovered on March 24th, 1938 by American explorer Joseph Hughes and his crew. While sailing to Hawaii Hughes found a much larger island north of the Hawaiian chain of islands. The United States sent colonizers to colonize Masland which they discovered had no native people. The first sign of life the colonizers found were three falcons flying over head. On August 7th, 1986 The people living in Masland wanted to break away from the American government and start their own. To avoid another Revolutionary War in the middle of The Cold War with Russia, the American government agreed to let Masland become its own country, and thus the Democratic Republic of the United States of Masland was formed.

The reason the Maslandians wanted to break away from the United States was that after 48 years of being an American territory they had no representation in American government, and no say in what was going on in their land. The people of Masland wanted to be independent, and form their own government after they had decided that the ways of the American government no longer worked for them. Masland adopted many ideas from America including its form of government and its monetary system.

Geography

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The United States of Masland is located in the North Pacific Ocean, west of continential U.S. and north of Hawaii. Masland is comprised of Mainland Masland, its two island states and its hundreds of barrier islands. Being an island, Masland has no boundaries therefore has over 30,000 sq mi of coastline.

- Area: 840,330 sq mi

- Coastline: 30,394.4 sq mi

- Highest Elevation: 17,134 ft

- Lowest Elevation: -87 ft

- Longest River: Yankton River

- Largest Lake: Lake Lakota

- Climate: Masland's climate is very diverse ranging from Temperate to Tropical. North: humid, continental, temperate, Southwest: Semi-arid to desert, Mediterranean, Southeast: humid, subtropical, Mountains: Alpine, Midland: Temperate

- Temperature: Masland's average high temperature is 71.6°F, and its average low temperature is 28.9°F. However the country has seen temperatures as high as 119.3°F, and as low as -23.5°F.

- Terrain: Large plains in the Midlands, mountains, highlands, valleys, and forests in the North, flatlands, lowlands, and swamps in the Far South, low mountains and forests in the Mid-South, and mountains, canyons, plateaus, and deserts in the Southwest

Demographic

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The United States of Masland official resident population is 20,832,121. This number includes all 22 states of Masland. Masland is one of the smaller populated countries in the world. Masland's population has quickly increased from January 2021 to June 2021, starting at 16,000,091 and rising to 16,832,121. Masland has a growing immigration rate which is a leading factor in the countries rapid growth. White people make up the majority of the population with an estimated total of 11,092,367 people. Although it is a much smaller number black people make up the second largest number with an estimated population of 2,878,292. Next is hispanic people with an estimated population of 2,019,854, then asian with an estimated population of 807,941, and other races have an estimated population of 33,664. By 2050 Masland's population is estimated to be 309 million.
Population

- Population: 20,832,121

- Density: 81.04/sq mi

- Growth Rate: 0.98%

- Birth Rate: 11.02 births/1,000 population

- Death Rate: 10.89 deaths/1,000 population

- Life Expectancy: 70.65 years
- Male: 68.1
- Female: 73.2

Age Structure
- Under 18 years: 23.7%
- 18 to 44 years: 36.6%
- 45 to 64 years: 26.4%
- 65 and over: 13.3%

Language
There is no official language at the national level. However, English is designated official in 17 out of 22 states. The other 5 states have no official language.

Spoken Languages
- English: 80.3%
- Spanish: 11.0%
- Other Indo-European: 4.9%
- Asian/Pacific Island: 3.2%
- Other 0.6%

Religion
Masland also has no official religion. The following are religions worshipped in the country:
- Catholicism: 55%
- Protestantism: 20%
- Unaffiliated: 10%
- Judaism: 10%
- Mormonism: 1%
- Hinduism: 1%
- Buddhism: 1%
- Islam: 1%
- Other: 1%

Largest Cities/State Capitals

	City	Metro area population	State
1	Bayport	0.923 million	Alderney
2	Cumberland City	1.048 million	Ambarino
3	Lanford	0.897 million	Columbia
4	Dorado City	0.937 million	Deseret
5	Borchester	0.901 million	Fremont
6	Verde Beach	0.919 million	Guarma
7	Charlesport	0.902 million	Guernsey
8	Leesburg	0.784 million	Jefferson
9	Arkham	0.875 million	Keystone
10	Bridgeport	0.899 million	Lakota
11	Vice City	1.259 million	Lancaster
12	Saint Denis	1.266 million	Lemoyne
13	Dilmore	0.942 million	Montgomery
14	Fort Mercer	1.072 million	New Austin
15	New Deleware City	1.715 million	New Deleware
16	Annesburg	1.134 million	New Hanover
17	New Troy City	2.302 million	New Troy
18	Alamo Bay	0.668 million	North Yankton
19	Los Santos	1.301 million	San Andreas
20	Tridale	0.781 million	South Yankton
21	Ambridge	0.860 million	Takoma
22	Blackwater	1.148 million	West Elizabeth

Government

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The United States of Masland is considered a Democratic Republic which is broken down into three branches of government to make sure all aspects of the government are working for the betterment of the country. The three branches are the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch. Having the three Branches ensures that no one Branch has more power than the others, and therefore are all of equal power.

Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of Masland government consists of the President, the Vice President, the Executive Chief of Staff, and the President's Administrators. There are 12 Administrators excluding the Vice President and Chief of Staff, The State Administrator, The Treasury Administrator, The Defense Administrator, The Justice Administrator, The Environmental and Cultural Administrator, The Agriculture Administrator, The Commerce and Trade Administrator, The Labor Administrator, The Health Services Administrator The Infrastructure Administrator, The Education Administrator, and The Homeland Security Administrator. These people are responsible for enforcing laws. Although laws are passed by Congress, the Executive Branch decide which ones are most important to enforce—and how to do so. The president also appoints federal judges and nominates people for open seats on the Supreme Court. The president’s choices for both judges and Administrators must be approved by the Senate. The Administrators and independent federal agencies are responsible for the day-to-day enforcement and administration of federal laws.

The President of Masland's main job is to oversee the federal government. The power of the Executive Branch is vested in the President, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including their Administrators. The President has the power either to sign legislation into law or to veto bills enacted by Congress, although Congress may override a veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses. The President has the power to negotiate and sign treaties, which the Senate ratifies. The President can issue executive orders, which direct executive officers or clarify and further existing laws. The President also has the power to extend pardons and clemencies for federal crimes. The President chooses a Vice President, and 12 Administrators for each government agency. The President can serve a maximum of 4 two year terms.

The Vice President of Masland's primary responsibility is to be ready at a moment’s notice to assume the Presidency if the President is unable to perform his or her duties. This can be because of the President’s death, resignation, or temporary incapacitation, or if the Vice President and a majority of the Administrators judge that the President is no longer able to discharge the duties of the presidency. The Vice President is elected along with the President by the Electoral College.

The Executive Chief of Staff is responsible for directing, managing and overseeing all policy development, daily operations, and staff activities for the President. This office coordinates and communicates with all departments and agencies of the Administration.

The State Administrator leads Masland's foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the Maslandian people, their safety, and economic prosperity.

The Treasury Administrator manages Federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts and public debt. The Treasury Ambassador also enforces finance and tax laws.

The Defense Administrator is responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of Masland. The major elements of these forces are the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, consisting of about 900,000 men and women on active duty.

The Justice Administrator is responsible for enforcing the laws of The United States of Masland federal government. The Justice Ambassador ensures public safety against foreign and domestic threats, including terrorists, and preventing crime.

The Environmental and Cultural Administrator oversees the protection and management of the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to certain cultural groups.

The Agriculture Administrator provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.

The Commerce Administrator promotes job creation and economic growth by ensuring fair trade, providing the data necessary to support commerce and constitutional democracy, and fostering innovation by setting standards and conducting foundational research and development.

The Labor Administrators job is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wages earned, job seekers, and retirees of Masland; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work related benefits and rights.

The Health Services Administrator oversees the enhancement of the health and well-being of all Maslandians, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.

The Infrastructure Administrator administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. They also work to ensure fair and equal housing opportunities for all. They also must develop regional and strategic planning policies, and transport strategy and sustainable public transport policies.

The Education Administrator oversees the establishment of policies for, and administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing their education policies for the nation and in implementing education laws enacted by Congress.

The Homeland Security Administrator oversees the protection of our country's borders and manages the flow of people and products into and out of Masland.

Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch is made up of the District Representatives and Senate, known collectively as the Congress this also includes special agencies and offices that provide support services to Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies. They also confirm or reject presidential nominations for heads of federal agencies, federal judges, and the Supreme Court. and special agencies and offices that provide support services to Congress. American citizens have the right to vote for Senators and Representatives through free, confidential ballots.

District Representatives make up the lower house of the legislative body. There are 75 District Representatives with anywhere from 5-2 Representatives from each state. The Masland District Representatives make and pass federal laws, declare war, regulate commerce, and control spending policies. The number of Representatives from each state depends on the states population, each Representative represents their district in their state. The Head of The District Representatives is the District Speaker, who is elected by the District Representatives. District Representatives can serve a maximum of 6 two year terms. The election years for District Representatives are staggered, so only about 1/2 of the Representatives are up for reelection or predeceased at once.

The Senate makes up the upper house of the legislative body. Like the District Representatives, the Senate is responsible for making and passing laws, declaring war, regulating commerce, and controls spending policies. However, there are only 44 senators. There are 2 senators elected for each state. The Vice President is the Senate Leader. Senators can serve a maximum of 3 four year terms. The election years for Senators are also staggered so only 1/2 of the Senators are up for reelection or predeceased at once.

Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court makes up the Judicial Branch, and is the highest court in The United States of Masland. The courts review laws, explain the laws, and decide if a law goes against the Constitution. Where the executive and legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Judges and Justices serve no fixed term they serve until their death, retirement, or conviction by the Senate. By design, this insulates them from the temporary passions of the public, and allows them to apply the law with only justice in mind, and not electoral or political concerns.
Political Parties
The United States of Masland has 5 major political parties that accurately represent all of the countries political beliefs. All 5 of these parties hold seats in the District Representatives, and the Senate.

Conservative
The Masland Conservative Party is a right-wing party that supports emphasis on traditions and relies on the individual to maintain society. They typically believe in a balance between federal and states rights. The Conservative Party tends to favor strong action in areas they believe to be within the governments legitimate jurisdiction, particularly national defense and law enforcement. Conservatives are pro-capitalist and pro-business, but oppose trade unions and tend to support Judeo-Christian values. They advocate for increased military spending, gun rights, restrictions on abortion, and free trade. Conservatives also rejects aristocratic and monarchial government and upholds the principles of the country's Constitution.

Progressive
The Masland Progressive Party is a centre-right political party, that like to keep Masland Traditions alive and mostly believe in individuals to maintain society. Like the Conservative party, they also believe in a balance between federal and states rights, and support national defense and law enforcement. Progressives are pro-capitalist and generally support free market trade and limited government spending, and don't necessarily oppose trade unions. Progressives for the most part are not extremely religious and advocate for gun rights, abortion restrictions, and military spending. They typically reject aristocratic and monarchial government and uphold the principles of the Constitution.

Moderate
The Masland Moderate Party typically reject radical political and religious views. They can see and understand far-right and far-left political views and agree with both. Moderate politicians are important because they can often bring the left and the right together and come up with a compromise. They believe we need a strong military but disagree with violence, they believe abortion is wrong but also that women should have a say on the topic, they believe religion is important but also that it shouldn't have government importance to name a few examples of the Moderates point of view.

Green
The Masland Green Party is a centre-left political party. The party typically promotes green politics, specifically environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice, anti-war, and eco-socialism. They believe in establishing systems to improve social justice, they also oppose large wealth gaps and support progressive income tax to reduce that gap. The Green Party believe women should be given the right to abort a baby if they so choose, and are usually against religious influence. They also emphasize social equality and equal opportunity, they support minority rights, and seek to promote labor unions, consumer protection, workplace safety regulation, disability rights, racial equality, regulations against environmental pollution, and criminal justice reform.

Libertarian
The Masland Libertarian Party is a left-wing political party. Libertarians support social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition of social hierarchy. They are typically concerned for those in society who are perceived to be at a disadvantage. They also believe in environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice, eco-socialism, are pro-abortion, and anti-war. They also strongly oppose religious influence. Libertarians emphasize social equality and equal opportunity, they support voting rights and minority rights, they seek to promote social programs, labor unions, consumer protection, workplace safety regulation, equal opportunity, disability rights, racial equality, regulations against environmental pollution, and criminal justice reform.
Foreign Relations
Despite its secession from the United States, Masland maintains very good relations with America and often works together with America in international issues. They also have excellent relations with other countries such as Canada, Italy, Greece, and United Kingdom. Masland has embassies in most countries, exceptions include: Iran, Japan, North Korea, Zambia, Oman, and Papua New Guinea. Masland has bad relations with the following countries: Iran, Japan, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
Military

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The United States of Masland's military consists of 5 forces: the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The Masland President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Masland Armed Forces, and forms military policies with the Defense Administrator and the Homeland Security Administrator. The United States of Masland Army is the land service branch of the Masland Military. It is one of the oldest branches of armed forces in Masland. The Masland Army was founded in 1985 in fear that the American Military would take them to war when they requested their independence. The Masland Marines founded in 1987, is the maritime land force service branch of the Masland Armed Forces. They are responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations through combined arms. The Masland Navy is the maritime service branch of the Masland Armed Forces. They conduct amphibious operations for the Masland Military, and are the second oldest branch of armed forces in Masland also founded in 1985. The Masland Air Force is the air service branch in the Masland Armed Forces. The Air Force is Masland's largest branch in terms of personnel, and is the second most powerful Air Force in the world following closely behind the U.S. It was founded in 1986. The last and youngest branch of Masland Armed Forces, founded in 1988 is the Masland Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch. The Coast Guard is unique, because it is a multi-mission service branch, and has a maritime law enforcement mission with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters. During war time the Coast Guard can be transferred to the Navy. The Masland Military has 967,892 active personnel, 500,784 reserve personnel, and 9,642 deployed personnel. You must be at least 18 years old to enlist in any of the 5 branches of Masland Military.

Culture

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Masland's culture is very similar to the American culture. The country is influenced by a multitude of different cultures such as African, Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Pacific Island, and Latin American. Masland culture is often referred to as the "Masland Melting Pot".

- Masland has no official language, although English is the most common spoken language in the country there are more than 300 spoken languages in Masland.

- Masland's art and music like other aspects of the country's culture is very diverse. There are hundreds of different art and music styles influenced by many cultures throughout the country.

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