Shanti

The Dominion of Shanti, informally known as Shanti, was a microstate 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 Dominion of Shanti didn't believe they had the right to govern their peers, referencing the former failed government's selfish reputation. They politely refused to join the Federation.

Shanti continued to grow in wealth and prosperity as an anarchist's paradise. The laws of the nation could be counted upon an individual's fingers, with a surprisingly low rate of criminal activity.

In 2019 due to the secession of Duilio and the annexation of Shanti by Katashi, there was a mass-migration crisis. This culminated in one of New Udonia's districts: Neta, offering the Shanti people refuge on a private island, which was to be known as New Shanti.

Geography
The geographic environment of Shanti was full of mangrove swamps. The mangrove swamps surrounded dry land, full of rich gems and other rare earth metals which were overturned by the eruption. The mangrove swamp acted as a natural border, with the only way into the nation being well-groomed bridges and roads.

Demographics
The demographics of Shanti were highly diverse. The people of Shanti were called Shanti. Although the Dominion of Shanti can be seen as a religion, most Shanti considered it as a religious extension. The majority of Shanti spoke Hindi and worshiped according to Hinduism, although no national religion or language was designated.

Government
The government of Shanti was an anarcho demarchy. No individual was subject to political authority, although the laws of Shanti are adhered to, as non-adherence would lead to society's shunning. The Guru of Shanti founded the nation and later ran the demarchy side of things. When collective organizations wished to solve an argument and request the Guru of Shanti to assist them, he would select a random civilian to make the decision, thereby eliminating the need for political authority. The lack of law enforcement led to issues with criminals fleeing from New Udonia to Shanti in an attempt to avoid arrest. As long as the crime wasn't against Shanti laws, they could restart their life if they wished to do so without any marks from their former career.

Economy
The economy of Shanti was based upon the jewelery industry, based upon the large underground resources of gems and other rare earth metals. Shanti frequently traded with Socorrans, as Shanti gems have a very high purchasing power.