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| - | + | Mesias is a Democratic Republic slowly tilting to the Left of the political spectrum. The dominant party is the Izquierdistas (Leftist) Party with Jorge Cortona as the president. | |
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| - | + | Mesias has a Socialized Healthcare System in which doctors work for the government. | |
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| - | + | Mesias has a rich culture which is a combination of native traditions from the ancient Olmec and Mestizo tribes, Religious observances from the Spanish colonial era, and some african traditions brought by slaves. | |
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| - | + | A majority of Mesias is Roman Catholic, with many supporters of Liberation Theology. Also there is a large Muslim minority from Nigeria, North Africa and from former slaves who were brought to work in the sugar plantations. There is a Jewish community mostly from Eastern Europe and some Protestant Denominations brought via American missionaries. | |
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Mesias' industry consists mostly of Agriculture, Manufacturing, and oil. Bananas and Coffee are the highest exports out of the country and have given wealth to the developing country. | Mesias' industry consists mostly of Agriculture, Manufacturing, and oil. Bananas and Coffee are the highest exports out of the country and have given wealth to the developing country. | ||
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| Motto: '"La paz sobre todo"' | |||||||
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| Capital | Santa Leon | ||||||
| Largest city | Santa Leon | ||||||
| Official language(s) | Spanish | ||||||
| Government President
| Democratic Republic X Y Jorge Cortona | ||||||
| Republic Colonization Independence | 1512 1865 | ||||||
| Area • Total • Water (%) | {{{area}}} km² {{{percent_water}}} | ||||||
| Population • 2007 est. • 2006 census • Density | 4,600,200 ({{{population_estimate_rank}}}) 5,623,250 700/km² (2) | ||||||
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| Currency | Corona (Cr)
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| Time zone • Summer (DST) | Eastern Standard Time (UTC-1) -5 (UTC{{{utc_offset_DST}}}) | ||||||
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Mesias The Republic of Mesias is a small country in South America bordering Colombia and Venezuela. The capital is Santa Leon. Mesias is the second smallest country in South America behind French Guiana. Mesias is still a developing country, despite years of economic aid from neighboring oil-rich Venezuela. Mesias is just slightly wealthier than Brazil, but poorer than Colombia. A majority of Mesias is located on the Guajira peninsula while the southern region is located at the end of the Andes mountain range. Mesias consists of three provinces, Guajira, Maraibo and Barranqo. The capitals being Santaleon for Guajira, Costa Merced for Maraibo and Popayán for Barranqo.
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History
Government
Mesias is a Democratic Republic slowly tilting to the Left of the political spectrum. The dominant party is the Izquierdistas (Leftist) Party with Jorge Cortona as the president.
Public Health
Mesias has a Socialized Healthcare System in which doctors work for the government.
Culture
Mesias has a rich culture which is a combination of native traditions from the ancient Olmec and Mestizo tribes, Religious observances from the Spanish colonial era, and some african traditions brought by slaves.
Religion
A majority of Mesias is Roman Catholic, with many supporters of Liberation Theology. Also there is a large Muslim minority from Nigeria, North Africa and from former slaves who were brought to work in the sugar plantations. There is a Jewish community mostly from Eastern Europe and some Protestant Denominations brought via American missionaries.
Industry
Mesias' industry consists mostly of Agriculture, Manufacturing, and oil. Bananas and Coffee are the highest exports out of the country and have given wealth to the developing country.
