Merriamia

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Merriamia, officially called the Merriamia Republic is a country below Japan and besides Philippines. Its provinces cover 15 million kilometers. Merriamia's capital is Arim, while its two largest metropolitan areas are Metromane City and Emisk.

Merriamia's government is presidential form of government. It is part of the ASEAN. Merriamia's long and complex relationship with Philippines and America has had a significant impact on its economy and culture.

Name
The name comes from the flower Merremia. Chinese named it Merriamia because there are alot of Merremia flowers all over the continent.

Prehistory
In 31 million years ago, Merriamia broke up from the Eurasia continent. It is discovered by the ancient Minore tribes on 45th Century BC.

Chinese colonization
From 1468 to 1902, The Chinese colonized Merriamia for over 500 years. It was founded by Lin Hao-Yue on March 27, 1468. He was killed by Ursele a week later, but his men killed Ursele and colonized the entire Merriamia.

United States colonization
On 1902, United States colonized Merriamia together with Philippines. United States influenced Merriamia alot of things from America.

On 1929, a law called Roosevelt Law was made, which says Merriamia will be independent on 1943.

World War II; Colonized by the Japanese
On 1942, Merriamia was colonized by the Japanese, along with Philippines. After the war, United States took back Merriamia and granted independence on July 6, 1945.

Economy
As of 2017, Merriamia has a GDP nominal of MR$30.5 trillion.

Climate
The common temperature in Merriamia is 25.7°C every year. During the cold months, the common temperature is 22.5°C, while the hottest months is 29.1°C.

Politics
Merriamia is a unitary and presidential democratic republic. The political system is based on the 1991 Merriamian Constitution.

Media
Merriamia uses Taglish (Filipino and English language) in television and radio. It has 3 major networks with the 3 major networks in Philippines: MTC, Star Television English, Star Television Filipino, ABS-CBN, GMA, and The 5 Network. For more information in television go here: Television in Merriamia.

In radio, the major networks are MRC, Star Radio, and Radyong Merriamian.

Languages
The official languages of Merriamian, English, and Filipino. The only auxiliary language is Mandarin Chinese.

There are some cities that speak Filipino, the one example is City of Pinoy.

People/Trends

 * Merriamia's current population is about 20.1 million people.
 * The life expectancy in Merriamia is 100.5 for both men and women.
 * Merriamia has three official languages: English, Filipino, Merrimian.
 * The drinking age is 18.
 * The marriage age is 18.
 * The average age is 30.

Landscape
Merriamia is located in Southeast Asia. Its neighboring countries are Vietnam, Palau, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, and Philippines.

Education
The school days are from Monday-Friday. The school time is from 8:00am-3:30pm for elementary, 8:00am-11:00am for Kindergarten, and 8:00am-4:00pm for high schools.

Schools are off for 3 weeks for Semestral and Christmas break. On Summer, the schools are off on April, May, and some days of June.

Cellphones are allowed in school, but only for Grade 5 above. During school time, it is confiscated but during lunch, recess, and after school they were given to them.

Culture
Culture in Merriamia

Industry
The major industries in Merriamia are automobiles, electronics, software, and processed foods. Companies that are based on Merriamia are Merrim Mobile, Syza, and Katrf Foods.