Protectorate of Pacifica

The Protectorate of the Pacifican Islands was a former British colony in North America. It was established in July 1, 1823 following the transfer of the Ektæó Gold Coast Company (Ektæó: Compángnij Coste Auoră) to the British Empire. Despite being in North America, it was rarely considered a part of British North America.

British & American Rule (1823-1908)
After the Ektæó government left all their colonial holdings, Pacifica was under disputed rule; while it was officially transferred to the United Kingdom, it only held full control over the northern sections while the more developed southern portion was neglected until the United States claimed it in 1825. Like the Oregon Country, it was placed under joint-occupation as a part of the Columbia District and Pacifica Territory respectfully. This lasted until 1845, when all of Pacifica came under British control as the Protectorate of Pacifica. At this time, many started flocking there even before this occurred, but the island's population increased by as much as 1,700% around this time. The reason behind this large growth was because of the extremely cheap yet fertile land and the gold in the area. Around the 1870s, there was a plan to make Pacifica a province of Canada, but it failed due to a lack of support.

Transition period (1890s-1908)
Independence was starting to become an opportunity when the British Empire increased Pacifica's autonomy to be equal to Canada's, though the protectorate's population was starting to decline slowly. Peaceful gatherings to propose its independence were starting to be commenced as early as 1900. These demands were received with some resentment initially, but a transition into an independent Pacifica commenced. On February 23, 1908, Pacifica's constitution passed in parliament, making the country independent.