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An Introduction to Port Vice

Port Vice
29-04-2005, 09:49
Introduction

The City of Port Vice is a collection of two large islands with a albeit small - but large landmass between the two
islands. The City-State - although highly developed; has experienced a mass economic colapse after the flight of
foreign capital due to mass civil unrest during the last 12 years. In response - the city; seeing that it can not say
apart of a larger nation that would not even help it recover - has finally declared their independence peacefully as
the Republic of Port Vice and is now looking to begin a full economic recovery as a independent nation and to
have a greater; but peaceful influence on international affairs. It was formerly called Vice City.

Economy

Back when Port Vice had a thriving economy; it was mainly based on tourism. But during the mass volient unrest
that started 12 years ago; that foreign and domestic capital left the city and rolling blackouts; due to the fact that
the Vice Power Corp. had no oil to power their turbines and constant food shortages to a lack of foreign commun
-ication and domestic isolation. Now that it is independent - the Republic of Port Vice is looking to begin to estab
-lish trading and diplomatic relations with friendly nations that will help it in it's economic recovery - it especially
needs machinery, oil, foodstuffs (organic and manufactured), steel, gasoline, timber, newsprint and construction
material. It also wishes to revive it's tourist industry as well to provide much more economic stability.

Government

The government of Port Vice is made up of a Governmental Council - with the interim president; Harold Davis.
Behind the Governmental Council - is a set of minstries. The government of Port Vice is a interim government
- with elections held and a constitution to be instituted soon.

Defense

The Defenses of the Republic of Port Vice is mainly mantained via Fort Avery. There are plans when the economic
situation of Port Vice improves that the government will acquire new naval ships to fortify the defenses. When it
comes to Law & Order - the PVPD is responsible for keeping the peace in peacetime...