Kilani
11-08-2005, 18:05
The People's Republic of Kilani
Geography:
Kilani is a lush country, with rolling plains and rivers stretching across the heartland. To the north and east mountains spring out of the plains forming the northern and eastern borders. To the west lies an line of low hills which drop into a expanse of coastline. The south is a plain, stretching away to the border. Several rivers run north-to-west and east-to-west. The largest is the Green River. Most of the country's industry is along the coast-line, but there has been a major indsutrialization of the heartland over the past twenty years. The country's primary source of food comes from it's lush center.
History: Kilani was created during the closing years of the 19th century when several smaller nations combined to create the first incarnation: a confederacy. However, the confederacy was weak and collapsed during the early twentieth century, prompting several leaders to reform Kilani as a Federal Republic. With a stronger central government Kilani thrived. It's exports of coal and timber picked up during the early years, but as newer energy sources, such as oil, where introduced the coal exports fell off and Kilani fell into an economic recession.
Durng the recession several large companies formed a huge corporation, which came to be known as Kilani Corp. As the years passed and Kilani recovered from it's recession KilaniCorp gained more power as it absorbed smaller companies. It had lobbiyists in the capital and the government became corrupt and catered more and more to the wishes of KilaniCorp.
By this time KilaniCorp had a virtual monopoly on all expors out of the country. Labor unions were dissolved and strikes were broken. Twenty year ago the first underground, Communist cell came into existence. As the years passed the movement grew, despite the efforts of the government. Finally the leaders decided they were ready. They would throw off the corrupt and rich masters. A call to arms was issued to the people and the people responded en masse. Solderis in the government army deserted to the Revolution and the few forces remaining loyal to the government were quickly over-run. Only a few months later Kilani has be come a Communist Republic. With a Senate and Preisdent in place the citizens are looking towards a new future.
Natural Resources:
Coal
Iron
Timber
Wheat/Foodstuffs
Tin
Fish
Exports:
Steel
Timber
Coal
Armaments
Foodstuffs
Manufactured Goods
Imports
Oil
Manufactured goods
Textiles
Foodstuffs
Major Cities
Green River City (Capital)
Green River City is built on a series of Islands in the middle of the Green River. Originally constructed as a castle to hold off invading enemies, it has since expanded to either bank. Green River is heavily industrialized.
Portland
Portland is the major port city of the country. It is the primary port for shipping and is quite large.
Geography:
Kilani is a lush country, with rolling plains and rivers stretching across the heartland. To the north and east mountains spring out of the plains forming the northern and eastern borders. To the west lies an line of low hills which drop into a expanse of coastline. The south is a plain, stretching away to the border. Several rivers run north-to-west and east-to-west. The largest is the Green River. Most of the country's industry is along the coast-line, but there has been a major indsutrialization of the heartland over the past twenty years. The country's primary source of food comes from it's lush center.
History: Kilani was created during the closing years of the 19th century when several smaller nations combined to create the first incarnation: a confederacy. However, the confederacy was weak and collapsed during the early twentieth century, prompting several leaders to reform Kilani as a Federal Republic. With a stronger central government Kilani thrived. It's exports of coal and timber picked up during the early years, but as newer energy sources, such as oil, where introduced the coal exports fell off and Kilani fell into an economic recession.
Durng the recession several large companies formed a huge corporation, which came to be known as Kilani Corp. As the years passed and Kilani recovered from it's recession KilaniCorp gained more power as it absorbed smaller companies. It had lobbiyists in the capital and the government became corrupt and catered more and more to the wishes of KilaniCorp.
By this time KilaniCorp had a virtual monopoly on all expors out of the country. Labor unions were dissolved and strikes were broken. Twenty year ago the first underground, Communist cell came into existence. As the years passed the movement grew, despite the efforts of the government. Finally the leaders decided they were ready. They would throw off the corrupt and rich masters. A call to arms was issued to the people and the people responded en masse. Solderis in the government army deserted to the Revolution and the few forces remaining loyal to the government were quickly over-run. Only a few months later Kilani has be come a Communist Republic. With a Senate and Preisdent in place the citizens are looking towards a new future.
Natural Resources:
Coal
Iron
Timber
Wheat/Foodstuffs
Tin
Fish
Exports:
Steel
Timber
Coal
Armaments
Foodstuffs
Manufactured Goods
Imports
Oil
Manufactured goods
Textiles
Foodstuffs
Major Cities
Green River City (Capital)
Green River City is built on a series of Islands in the middle of the Green River. Originally constructed as a castle to hold off invading enemies, it has since expanded to either bank. Green River is heavily industrialized.
Portland
Portland is the major port city of the country. It is the primary port for shipping and is quite large.