Metropia

Metropia, officially the Republic of Metropia, is a country in East Asia (with the southern parts located in Oceania). sharing land borders with South Korea and Japan and sharing sea borders with China, Taiwan, The Phillipines, and Papua New Guinea. It was originally a Chinese territory from the 1430s-18th century, then a shared-English and French colony from the 19th-20th century.

Pre-Colonial Era and Early Settlement (13th - 15th Century):
The history of Metropia begins in the 13th century when the Natives originally from Sakhalin. migrated to the region from their ancestral lands. They established thriving communities along the coast and developed a society based on fishing, agriculture, and craftsmanship.

Han-Chinese Colonization (1430s - 18th Century):
In the 1430s, the Han-Chinese, seeking new trade routes and resources, arrived in the region. They established settlements and trading posts, gradually exerting influence over the Native communities. Over time, the Han-Chinese colonization led to the assimilation of certain cultural aspects while also introducing new technologies, agriculture practices, and administrative systems. Eventually, the Japanese settled on the island as "permanent residents".

French and English Colonization (19th Century): The 19th century marked a significant turning point in Metropia's history as it became a battleground for French and English colonial ambitions. The two powers, vying for dominance in the region, established a joint colonial administration in the mid-1800s, aiming to share control of the territory.

This unique arrangement, initially intended to prevent conflict, ultimately shaped Metropia's identity through a complex blend of colonial influences. The French and English brought with them their legal systems,architectural styles and a dialect of French titled "Asiatiquce" creating a diverse cultural landscape that juxtaposed European colonial elements with the pre-existing ones.

Cultural Exchange and Identity Formation (19th - 20th Century):
The colonial period witnessed a significant exchange of ideas, technologies, and cultural practices among the Indigenous and the Settlers. This exchange led to the emergence of a distinct Metropian identity that embraced elements from each culture while retaining its unique character.

Struggle for Independence (Early 20th Century):
By the early 20th century, the desire for self-determination and independence began to grow among the Metropian population. Social and political movements gained momentum, fueled by a sense of national pride and a longing for autonomy. The outbreak of World War 1 disrupted the colonial powers' ability to maintain control, providing an opportunity for Metropia to assert its sovereignty.

Independence (1915):
On September 9, 1915, Metropia declared its independence from the French and English colonial administrations. The newly established Metropian government embarked on a nation-building journey, striving to unite the diverse cultural groups within its borders and establish a modern, democratic state.

Contemporary Era (1915-Present)
The first election was held on 6th August 1915, with Calum Huang Jr of the National Division of Metropia Party (NDMP) elected.

In 1939, when WWII started, it was announced that the Metropian government would NOT stand with the axis' whatsoever. During this Era, the government would often rant about what the axis were doing (Germany, Italy and Japan)  while also sending positive feedback about the allies (USA, UK, France and USSR.)

Metropia was one of the earliest countries to lift bans such as gay marriage. With gay marriage being lift by 1965. Disability rights were introduced in the country around 1967.

By the end of 2021, there were 6.350 cases of COVID and 230 deaths in Metropia.

Regions
Metropia has around 11 provinces, they are called:


 * Elizabeth Province
 * Beifangsheng
 * Province of Paris
 * Lanzhu
 * Gumihana
 * Francine la Cite
 * Junsuinakumi
 * The Asian Province
 * Vermadu
 * La province Pure
 * Asiatrallia

Etymology
The word "Metropia" comes from the word "metropolis" which is another word for "large city". It was named Metropia because of its size. Before the Anglo-French colonization, the city was known as Chunjin, which comes from "纯净之地 (chúnjìng zhīdì)" which translates to "land of the pure".

People/Trends

 * Metropia's currency is the Metropian dollar ($)
 * The legal age for drinking is 18
 * When referring to something that belongs to Metropia, it's called "Metropian"
 * Same sex marriage was lifted in 1965
 * The marriage age in Metropia is 19.
 * The minimum voting age in Metropia is 18.
 * The Age of consent is 18

Technology

 * Metropia's cars drive on the left.
 * Metropia's standard plug sockets are type A,B and I.
 * Metropia doesn't use NTSC or PAL, but rather their own format titled "MON".

Media
98% of the Metropian population owns a television. The state-owned broadcaster of the nation being "MBC" (Metropian Broadcasting Corporation). MBC owns four public television networks, which are MBC1 (for English speakers), MBC2 (for Asiatiquce speakers) MBC3 (for Japanese speakers) and MBC4 (for Mandarin speakers).

Aside from public TV, the main commercial networks are: The5, Network 6 and VBS.

The FM stations in the country include: radio MBC, MBC JP, MBC MD, MBC AQ, Mate FM etc. Whereas AM stations include: MBC Hartford, 7AM etc.

Culture:
See Culture of Metropia for details.