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Republic of Mesias

Flag Coat of arms
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
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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)
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.

Contents 1 History 2 Climate 2.1 Guajira 2.2 Maraibo 2.3 Barranqo 3 Culture 4 Industry 5 Demographics

History

Climate

Guajira

Guajira is more arid than the rest of Mesias, recieving the least rainfall. However the region is still very lush, but has been highly urbanized. It is the wealthiest region with the capital, Santa Leon, but is also the most polluted due to car fumes and industry. Specifically oil plants.

Maraibo

Maraibo is the wettest region located east of the Andes mountains. It is a poverty-stricken region with many poor villages struggling economically. Many native tribes still live here. Unfortunately the region is filled with coca plants which are used to make cocaine.

Barranqo

Barranqo is a mountainous region cradled by the Andes mountains. It is cooler than most regions, but still humid and tropical. Snowfall usually only collects on the highest peaks.

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.

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.

Demographics

A majority of Mesians are Hispanic (70%) including Mestizo (15%) and Mulatto (20%) populations. Many minorities including European (10%), West African (10%), and North African (5%)

Of all people with a religious affiliation, a majority is Roman Catholic (80%) with a Muslim community (15%) mostly immigrants or descendants of slaves from African countries. There is a small Jewish population from Post-WWII Europe (2%) and Protestant denominations (%3)