Katashi

The Socialist Republic of Katashi, informally known as Katashi, is a small nation on the border of the Federation of New Udonia.

History
The year was 2040. Ten of the twelve districts had commissioned a Constitution, and were planning to converge into one Federation.

The Socialist Republic of Katashi refused to participate in the Constitution, as Article 8 brought serious trouble to their ideology.

Katashi continued to grow further away from its neighbors, eventually closing off all borders and strengthening its grip under the rule of the Supreme Commander.

Geography
The geographic environment of Katashi is covered in salt marsh. The coastal grassland is frequently flooded by waves, leading to communities built upon piers. The small amount of land which happens to be above the flood-line is rich in coal and other fossil fuels.

Demographics
Katashi demographics are based upon foreign statistics. The national language is Japanese, specifically because the original government's leaders were Japanese. Katashi's people are referenced to as Katashese both foreign and domestic. The national religion is atheism, with all non-subordinate religions outlawed.

Government
The government of Katashi is a communist oligarchy. The nation claims to be a socialist democracy, and people have the right to vote in frequent elections. However, all electoral candidates, must pass the approval of the Supreme Commander in order to be eligible for ballot. The Supreme Commander rules over the National Party, which rules over the remainder of the nation, in a one-sector form of government.

Economy
The economy of Katashi is poor, although they manage to be pretty self-sufficient. The main export of Katashi are textiles, produced by those imprisoned in the correctional communities. Coal fuels the nation's factories, which primarily are controlled by nationalized arms manufacturing. The main industry, not controlled by the government, is fishing, which most Katashese rely on for survival.