Meishan (Tseng)

Meishan state (Chinese: 美山省) is a state in the Tseng Republic. Its capital and largest city is Shimenxhi.

Meishan is named for Meishan, a mountain in the southeastern corner of the state. The mountain Meishan is a popular destination for hikers and campers.

History
The British gave the Meishan area the name Sussex in 1765, after the English county.

Under Japanese rule (1938-1944), Meishan was placed under Nanguchi Prefecture. In 1946, Meishan was one of 5 original states created after the independence of Tseng.

Geography
The coast of Meishan is a mix of marshland and arable farmland. In the interior, Meishan is more hilly, with forests and canyons. Towards the southeast, the terrain starts to get more mountainous. Meishan Mountain, the namesake of the state, is located at the Arbre-Rose/Meishan/Nankou tripoint.

Politics and government
Lionel Lok, an independent, is the current governor of Meishan since 2016. Meishan is one of the strongest multi-party states in Tseng. In local elections, the New Republic Party, People's Democratic Party, and National Prosperity Party compete, contrary to other states where only two parties gain the most votes.