Matoranesia

Matoranesia, formally referred to as the Matoranesian Island Nations, the Matoranesian archipelago, and the Matoranesian Islands, is a country located in North America. The capital of Matoranesia is Matoranesia City. The archipelago itself, Matoranesia, is located near northern Aritonazca, above Azara, east of Goiky and Mixopolis Island, and west of the Republic of Wilson. It neighbors with Aletumña to the east, and borders Nova Fresia.

The nation was a union of 14 other nations from 1917-1989, leading to the independence of many other territories which were once possessed by the Matoranesian islands. There is potential for further breakdown of Matoranesia due to political conflict affected by the Aletumñan civil war.

Prehistory - 1850
The first Matoranesian settlement was populated by Maori people and was settled sometime in 800 BCE. Vicnoran culture was introduced into Matoranesia in the late 1400s after multiple ships evacuated due to the 1471 Vicnora earthquake. The earthquake as well destroyed some settlements in the southern portion of the archipleago. There were further settlements from various Asian and European cultures in the 1700s, leading to the formation of many colonies in the archipelago.

1850 - 1917
The mid to late 1800s marked a high increase in the settlement of the nation, with heavy Maori, Japanese, and Russian influences in power. In 1915, political power was given to native tribal chieftains and Vicnoran citizens operating for the Japanese colonists. In 1917, the nation declared independence.

1917 - 1945
The nation then proceeded to take over a majority of the island chain to reclaim the original tribal properties that were colonized by multiple Asian nations. The nation did not participate in World War II, but American forces occupied 4 military bases in the time, at locations that are currently civillian airports.

1945 - 1989
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1989 - present
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Geography
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Territories
Matoranesia has 15+ states with high population rates. TBA

Economy
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Culture
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Politics
Presidents in Matoranesia are voted in every 5 years in July.

Media
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Climate
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Trivia

 * The nation is mostly based off of Lego Technic properties such as Bionicle and Pokémon regions, with geographic improvisation and worldbuilding. The Technic Heroes franchise does not exist in the universe with Matoranesia due to this.
 * The nation always has had same-sex couples or LGBTQ+ expression legal due to the Matoran culture being largely liberal.
 * Matoranesia is one of the only nations to have digital piracy completely legal and endorsed by the government.
 * The average life expectancy is 90.
 * Similar to Indosa, the nation does not enforce COPPA, resulting in a large preteen internet demographic.
 * The national sport of Matoranesia is Kolhii, similar to El Kadsre and Uniotia.