Republic of Intima

Republic of Intima République de Intime (French)
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Motto: "Libertas, Aequalitas, Justitia"
Anthem: "Horizons occidentaux"
Capital	Flora
Largest city	Intima Beach
Official languages	French
Recognised regional languages	English, Spanish, Portuguese
Ethnic groups	White/European, African
Demonym(s)	Intimian/Intimians
Government	Federal Constitutional Republic
• Premier	Lindsay Wesson
Formation
• French Intima	March 1521
• Independence	May 7, 1698
Area
• Total	169,450 sq mi (438,900 km2)
Population
• 2023 estimate	45,650,000
• Density	269.4/sq mi (104.0/km2)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$3.451 Trillion (11th)
• Per capita	$75,596
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$2.998 trillion (9th)
• Per capita	$65,673
Gini	37.8 medium
HDI	.951 very high
Currency	Intimian Franc, Euro
Time zone	UTC-2 (Universal Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	Not Observed
Driving side	right
Internet TLD	.im

The Republic of Intima or Intima, French: République de Intime, is an island nation located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 800 miles west of the Iberian peninsula of Europe. Intima has a land area of 169,000 square miles and a population of over 45 million citizens. Its capital city is Flora, and its largest city is Intima Beach. It is a Federal Constitutional Republic, led by a Premier, Lindsay Wesson, with three separate branches of government, including a unicameral legislature.

Humans first settled on the island in the 10th century, the Vikings, followed centuries later in the 14th century by the French, Spanish, Portuguese and English. Intima came under French dominance in the 15th century and was ruled as a colony known as French Intima. Intima gained independence in the 17th century after a civil war against the French monarchy. Intima rapidly developed as a result of being a key trans-Atlantic hub of trade and immigration. Its island nature forced it to become a naval power, competing with other European powers of the era. A result of its location, Intima has also earned the nickname "Atlantis", based on the ancient mythological empire alleged to have also existed in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Republic of Intima remains an economic, industrial and military power. It is a member of multiple international organizations including the United Nations and NATO. The country ranks highly in economic freedom, civil liberties, quality of life, human rights, healthcare and education. Intima is a highly developed country, and ranks 11th in total GDP.

History

Discovery & Colonization

Humans are not native to the island of Intima. Intima was likely first discovered by the ancient Romans, with archaeological evidence discovered in the southeastern portion of the country, including artifacts that date back to the mid 100's AD. No evidence of permanent Roman colonization has been found. It is believed that myths of Atlantis refer to Intima, leaving scholars to theorize the possibility that the Greeks had reached the island before the Romans. It is believed the Vikings arrived in Intima in the 10th century. A village of Viking origin was found near the city of Old Anderson in the northeast of the country, believed to be the first and only settlement by Vikings. In 1992, a wrecked Viking ship was found at the bottom of Anderson Bay. Archeologists believe a Viking vessel likely stumbled across the island during a trade expedition from the Mediterranean Sea and wrecked in Intima, leaving the survivors to settle in the area.

In 1350, the Spanish arrived in eastern Intima and following expeditions led exploration of the isle. The city of Alicante was founded by the Spaniards in 1402. The French began exploring the island in 1420 and established the city of Bayonne on the southern coast in 1425. The Portuguese would land on the island in 1438, followed by the English in 1456. The English established the city of Hartford in 1470. Intima's presence in the Atlantic Ocean led the Europeans to seek out what other lands may exist to the west. It is likely one of the motivating factors that led to daring expeditions that eventually led to European landings in North America beginning in 1492.

Conflict over the island was inevitable, leading the Spanish to push out the Portuguese in 1501, and the French to push out the English in 1520. The French consolidated the French and British colonies on Intima to form French Intima in March of 1521. The Spanish colonies divided French Intima in half, with the French colonies to the south and former English colonies to the north. Tensions between the Spanish and French colonists lasted for years until the Thirty Years' War devolved into the Franco-Spanish War in 1635. Battles took place on Intima, and with the Spanish colonies surrounded, by 1644, Spanish Intima had fallen to the French Intimian Colonial Army and militias.

French Intima

France formed the province of French Intima in 1521, following the defeat of the British colonists in 1520, placing the island's English north and French southern colonies under the governance of Pierre Clouet, the island's first Governor. French Intima absorbed the former Spanish colonies in 1659 at the end of the Franco-Spanish War. The entire island of Intima was united under French control. The island formally declared its colonial capital in the city of New Marseille, which remained the seat of government on the island until the Constitutional Reformation in 1820. During Intima's time under France, the island grew dramatically, becoming a hub of shipbuilding, mining, agricultural development and a port for the trans-Atlantic slave trade. French Intimians grew a culture of independence and a love of freedom. Many Europeans travelled to the island in search of a new life, similar to those who immigrated to the Americas. A culture of hostility developed towards the slave trade in the 1680 and 90s, joining a growing discontent with French Monarchism and religious repression of Protestants. French Intima declared its desires for independence in 1689. French King Louis XIV responded by sending a detachment of troops and ships to oust the government in New Marseille, which sparked armed conflict. Some scholars claim Spain partially to blame for inciting tensions between France and French Intima. This led to a civil war that lasted from 1690 to 1692. With ships from Intima's shipbuilding industry converted for use as warships by Intimian forces, the French army struggled to land enough troops to invade and control the island. The civil war evolved into a revolutionary war, which lasted until 1700.

Independence

On May 7, 1698, the French Intimian government declared independence from the Kingdom of France and formed a Republic style government. Two years later, the French acquiesced and gave up its efforts to retain a hold over the island. Charles Cartier was elected to become the first Premier of the new Intima Republic in 1701. Slavery was abolished in Intima, forcing out the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and freed the small number of slaves living on the island. Intima became a home to many Europeans fleeing tyranny for many years. Many stayed living on the island, while some immigrants would bounce from Intima, eventually travelling to the Americas.

The new nation began trading with the American colonies, the Portuguese, the Spanish and throughout the Mediterranean. Its shipbuilding continued to develop as a major industry. The city of Keyesport in the south rapidly developed into a major port city, becoming a hub for trans-Atlantic trading. By 1745, Intima had become a major Atlantic naval power, growth spurted by concerns of continued hostility from France, rumors of desires by the British seeking to take the island for itself, and the development of sea piracy in the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas, which began to interfere with Intimian cargo trade routes. Intima remained neutral during the Seven Years' War that engulfed much of Europe and the Americas in 1756, but later provided assistance to the American colonists during the American Revolution in 1777. Like the French, the Intimians supported the Americans with money and ships. This resulted in naval clashes between the British and Intimians between 1779 and 1781. However, following the end of the American Revolution in 1783, the new American government and Intimians developed close ties.

French Revolution & Napoleonic Wars

In 1791, the Intimians sided with revolutionaries in France who sought to end the monarchy, despite threats from Austria and Prussia that they would invade France if the monarchy were abolished. The Intimians did not seek to become physically involved, however provided funding, arms and intelligence from its spy networks to assist the rebels. The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799 shortly followed with a war between Intima and France. The French accused the Intimians of supporting the rebellion in France to overthrow the monarchy, however Napoleon had a larger vision; the return of Intima to French control. Napoleon declared war on Intima in 1801 and launched an invasion of the island. The Franco-Intimian War lasted until 1804 and consisted largely of naval battles in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The initial invasion landed in present day Intima Beach and the city of Alicante to the north, resulting in the Battle of Alicante and the Battle of Flora. The French lost at Flora and were forced to retreat. Despite taking the city of Alicante, the French were pushed back out by forces from New Marseille at the Battle of Marseille River. Additional attempts at landing invasions were thwarted by the Intimian navy in 1803. With invasion attempts deadlocked, Napoleon abandoned his efforts to retake Intima, but naval warfare raged on until October of 1804 when the two countries signed the Treaty of Nantes.

The Barbary Wars

For years, the Intimian navy had been engaged in conflict with the Barbary states because of piracy and enslavement of captured crew. In 1805, the Intimians provided naval support to the efforts by the United States during the First Barbary War. Intima joined the United States again in the Second Barbary War in 1815, seeking to put down Barbary piracy. For years, the Intimian navy ran patrols to protect Intimian trade ships from piracy, but had not yet decided to engage in a full scale war to end the threat. Although the United States had forced the Barbary states to cease piracy, the Intimians joined with a British and Dutch flotilla, seeking to force an end to the slavery of Europeans. The Intimians aided the British and Dutch in the Bombardment of Algiers in 1816. Intima went on to target Tripoli and Tunis with a fleet of vessels in 1817, forcing the Barbary states to cease all abductions of European sailors and free European slaves. Intimian naval dominance reigned in the region for a decade on, ensuring compliance.

The Intimians became annoyed with the British however, as naval blockades from ongoing wars in Europe, and later the United States during its War of 1812, disrupted Intimian trade and resulted in a number of Intimian trade vessels being seized. Intima warned it would declare war on the British if Intimian trade vessels continued to suffer piracy, harassment and seizure. In 1813, a private Intimian armed cargo vessel fired upon and sunk a British war vessel off the coast of New Jersey after the British vessel attempted to board it. At the time, the British were blockading the United States, including the port of New York City. The incident led to a short-lived naval conflict between the British and Intima between 1813 and 1814. The British-Intimian Conflict ended with an agreement that the British would no longer bother Intimian vessels.

Intima Reformed

In 1820, Intima held a Constitutional Convention and reformed the entire government to model after the United States system. A new Constitution was drawn up, forming a federal constitutional republic, and forming the Republic of Intima. The new constitution was unique in that it garnered women more rights and legalized people descended from freed African slaves as full citizens. The new constitution declared a separation of church and state, and enhanced the criminal justice system and the due process rights of the people. The new Constitution declared the city of Flora as the new capital city and the government eventually moved its operations from the city of New Marseille in 1830.

With the rise of the industrial era, Intima developed a railroad network in the mid 19th century, and became a major producer of various goods, such as replaceable parts, construction parts, steel, lumber and coal. Its shipbuilding industry innovated new steel ships, as opposed to the wooden vessels of old. Intima's first subway network was built in Keyesport in 1889. By the turn of the century, in 1900, Intima had a network of electrical lines, power facilities and a network of telephones under the control of the Intima Power & Telecommunications Company. Urbanization developed quickly, with the first Intimian skyscraper built in Keyesport in 1928, rising to 377 feet.

World War I

Intima initially declared neutrality in the war, but like the United States, was eventually forced to take action as German submarines continued to attack trade vessels. Intima was outraged at the German sinking of the civilian passenger ship RMS Lusitania in 1915, but took no action beyond a formal condemnation. Throughout the war, Intima supplied France and Britain with supplies, arms and even manufactured warships. This made Intimian cargo vessels a target for German submarines. In April of 1916, an Intimian flagged cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk on route to France. Again, a cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in May. Intima warned the Germans to cease attacks on Intimian vessels, and for a short time, the Germans complied. In 1917, with the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans, Intima deployed its navy and declared war on Germany after the sinking of a third Intimian cargo vessel. Intimian battleships, destroyers, cruisers and submarines engaged German targets in the Atlantic. Intimian Army forces joined French forces in the battlefield, taking part in the Hundred Days Offensive. By the end of World War I, the Intimian forces lost approximately 46,000 troops to the war, and another 25,000-30,000 troops to the Spanish Flu. The 1918 Spanish Flu spread across Intima, infecting 80% of the population by its end and killed approximately 200,000 people. With the invention of the radio and television, Intima experienced a burst of cultural developments in the motion picture entertainment and music industry through the 1920s. The Great Depression in the United States hit Intima in 1930, but a rebound was created through a series of New Deal-like programs to dramatically expand physical and social infrastructure around the country, bringing the country out of the depression by 1935.

World War II

Intima entered World War II on June 10, 1940 following the German and Italian invasions of France. An ally of France, Intima deployed military forces into the country to support French forces. Before the Intimians could arrive, the Germans had already broken through the Maginot Line and invaded Paris. Intima's strategy in Europe switched to supporting the Free French Resistance and Maquis with arms, funding, training and intelligence. The Intimian Navy cut off German naval forces from accessing the Bay of Biscay and the Mediterranean Sea through various naval battles and submarine warfare. The Intimians held strong along the western and southwestern French coast against German Forces, contributing to preventing the entirety of France from falling to the control of the Germans. The Intimians joined the British in fighting the Italians in late 1940 and into 1941, destroying much of the Italian navy. Intima began a bombing campaign targeting Italy in April of 1941, including the city of Rome. It did not seek to deploy troops into Africa, prioritizing efforts to hold France and push the Germans back out instead. It joined the Allies in 1944 at Normandy as the D-Day landings were carried out, while also pushing in from the south with Free French forces. Intima ended its participation in the war with the fall of Italy and Germany to the Allies in 1945. 300,000 Intimian service men and women died fighting in World War II.

Modern Era

Following World War II, Intima provided assistance to help rebuilding efforts in Europe. Its ties to European powers grew post-war, strengthening its alliance with the French, British and the Americans. Intima joined NATO in 1949. The country developed nuclear weapons in 1966 and expanded its nuclear program throughout the Cold War. In the years post-World War II and during the Cold War, with Soviet aggression in eastern Europe, Intima saw a new expansion of immigration into the country. The 1970s saw a new burst of Intimian cultural developments in film and music, becoming a growing competitor with the United States' Hollywood. Intima grew as an economic power into the 1990s, focusing on the development of domestic manufacturing and energy independence, taking advantage of nuclear power. In became a major manufacturer of electronics and components following the development of the computer and the internet. Intima maintained a policy of avoiding war where able to do so and refused to take part in conflicts such as the Gulf War in 1991, Bosnia in 1992 and NATO operations in Yugoslavia and Kosovo in 1999. Intima adopted the Euro as a legal currency in 2002, but retains the Intimian Franc as the official state currency.

In 2001, Intima joined the United States in the Global War On Terror, following the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington DC, and took part in operations invading Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force. Intima became a target for international radical Islamist terrorism as a result, with the 2009 Intima Beach massacre and the 2012 University of Intima, Hillsdale attack. It did not join the U.S. in the Iraq War in 2003 and did not join in intervention operations in Libya in 2011, but Intima did launch a series of retaliatory airstrikes against terrorist targets in Syria and Pakistan. Intima deployed in naval forces to the Gulf of Aden in 2009 to combat Somalian piracy. Intimian navy forces have since remained in the region and have bombarded targets in Somalia. Intima joined the United States and France in efforts to destroy the Islamic State terror group from 2015-2019. Intima continues to engage in special operations warfare and airstrikes targeting ISIS in Africa.

Intima responded to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in January 2020 by closing its borders to all unnecessary international travel and activating the military to assist in international shipping and delivery services to prevent potentially infected persons from transmitting the virus into the country. The efforts were effective into 2021, until the virus slipped into the country in March. Intima never engaged in lockdowns, following the Swedish method, which limited economic impacts to most sectors, but was forced to provide aid to the tourism industry. Intima is one of several nations that developed vaccines domestically. With development and distribution of vaccinations and treatments, Intima reopened its borders in September of 2021.

Intima has maintained a policy of non-interventionism in regards to the Russian invasion of Ukraine since 2014 and in 2021. It is the only NATO member that refuses to provide aid or arms to Ukraine and has repeated its concerns about NATO interventionism that could spark a larger direct conflict with the Russians. After the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel, seven Intimian citizens were among the hundreds of kidnapping victims taken by Hamas. The Intimian military deployed special forces and an amphibious landing ship to assist the IDF in recovering hostages from Hamas. Hamas surrendered all its Intimian captives by December 2023 following dozens of airstrikes by the Intimian Air Force and cruise missile attacks from its Navy. With the onset of Houthi terrorism targeting international shipping in the Red Sea in 2023 and 2024, the Intimian navy deployed additional assets to strike positions in Yemen and protect ships passing through the area.

Government

The Republic of Intima is a federal constitutional republic, with a Presidential system form of government, and its leader known as a Premier. Its government is divided into three main branches, the executive, legislative and judicial. Every Intimian citizen aged 18 or older is eligible to vote in national elections. Every five years the nation holds national elections to vote for a new Premier, who runs the executive branch as head of state. Every three years elections are held for the legislative branch which the people elect Senators who represent them in the Assembly. Provincial elections are also held to elect Commissioners, who lead provinces, and Mayors, who lead cities, towns and villages.

Executive Branch

The executive branch of the government carries out the daily operations, duties of governance and executes the laws of the land. The executive branch is led by the head of state known as a Premier. The current Premier of the Intima is Lindsay Wesson. To become Premier, a candidate must have been a citizen of Intima since birth, must be at least 30 years of age and must have no felony criminal record. A Premier is elected by popular vote to a term of five years, and can be re-elected for any amount of terms. The Premier leads the executive branch, commands the military and signs bills passed by the legislative branch into law, or may veto bills. The executive branch is made up of many departments, each of which is tasked with running divisions, agencies and offices related to its specialized mission. The Department of Defense, for example, runs the military, while the Department of Health & Social Services focuses on the health and welfare of the country. The Premier selects and appoints ministers to lead each department, and is advised by a council who represents each of them, known as the Executive Council.

Legislative Assembly

The legislative branch of government in Intima is a unicameral system. The Legislative Assembly creates the laws of Intima. Legislators are known as Senators, who proposed, write and vote on bills in the Assembly, and send passed bills to the Premier to be signed into law or vetoed. The legislative branch has the power to legislate any issue not specified in the Constitution or the Rights of the People, and has to power to vote on declarations of war, to remove a Premier from office for misdemeanor or felony criminal offenses or treason, and votes on the annual budget of the nation. Senators are elected to a term of 3 years and can be re-elected for any amount of terms. To become a Senator, a candidate must have been a citizen of Intima for at least 10 years, must be at least 25 years of age and must have no felony criminal record. Each province in the country is assigned a set number of Senators based on population. There are currently 180 Senators serving in the Assembly. Bills in the Assembly must pass by a two-thirds vote to be sent on to the Premier for signature.

Judiciary

The judicial branch of government presides over legal issues in court, deciding on the constitutionality of laws or policies, or makes finalized decisions in legal suits between differing jurisdictions and or persons, such as disputes between cities, provinces, or between the federal government and provinces or individuals. The judiciary may overturn laws or policies that violate the constitution or civil rights. The Supreme Court of the judicial branch consists of seven justices who are appointed and voted onto the bench by the executive and legislative branches. Supreme Court decisions are determined by a simple majority vote of the justices. The court system of Intima breaks down into lesser courts that disputes must first pass through before reaching the Supreme Court. These courts are federal district courts positioned in each province. Often cases that start in provincial-level courts or municipal-level courts can end up in federal courts and end up before the Supreme Court for a final decision on the matter.

Provincial & Metro Governance

Intima is divided up into twenty administrative divisions known as provinces. Each province contains its own democratically elected three-branch government system and is led by a executive branch leader known as a Commissioner. Each province has its own provincial legislative assembly to make laws within their jurisdictions. These laws cannot violate or usurp the national constitution or the Rights of the People. Each province also maintains its own court system. The provinces have authority over local matters, such as general law enforcement, public education and public utilities. Cities, towns and villages also have their own forms of governance that may vary in nature. Large cities usually consist of a city council and a chief executive known as a mayor. These persons are also democratically elected according to provincial law. Municipalities may make their own regulations and ordinances.

Foreign Relations

Intima retain close ties to many European and American nations, including the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. It is a member state of NATO, the United Nations, a member of the G8, OECD and the European Free Trade Association. Intima is also a member of the French organization "La Francophonie". Intima avoids involvement in what it deems "unnecessary wars", but in accordance with its NATO obligations, joined the United States in the Global War On Terror following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, taking part in operations in Afghanistan. It is a major trade partner across the Atlantic and retains friendly relations with much of Europe, the Caribbean, and North and South American nations. Intima has unfriendly relations with Russia and China, and many Middle Eastern Gulf state nations, including Saudi Arabia and Iran. In the Pacific, Intima is aligned with Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines and New Zealand, and has voiced its support of Taiwan.

Military

The Armed Forces of the Republic of Intima are the military and defense forces of the country, run under the Department of Defense. It is divided into four branches, the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Domestic Security Forces. The Domestic Security Forces include agencies such as the Coast Guard, National Guard, Civil Defense Force and Cyber Security. The Intimian Armed Forces consist of a total of 565,000 active personnel and another 750,000 reserve personnel. Approximately 7% of its annual national budget is dedicated to the military.

The Army of Intima are the ground-based forces of the military, and is commanded by a five-star general known as the Chief General of the Army. The army includes 250,000 active duty ground troops, 500,000 reserve troops and 300 aircraft, much of which includes helicopters and cargo transport planes. The army includes specialized divisions such as the Intimian Marine Corps, Special Operations Command and the Airborne Division. The Marine Corps is Intima's front-line combat force utilized during offensive wars and works closely with the Navy. Approximately 100,000 Marines are enlisted at any given time. The Army utilizes a wide variety of ground-based vehicles and equipment. Much of it consists of domestically made weaponry, however the Intimian Army makes use of foreign-made military vehicles, including the French Leclerc tank and the American HMMWV Humvee.

The Navy of Intima are the sea-borne forces of the military, and is commanded by a five-star general known as the Chief General of the Navy. The Navy includes 50,000 active duty personnel and commands 172 vessels and 155 aircraft. Intima possesses one aircraft carrier, the Atlantis-class nuclear-powered carrier "Poseidon", which was domestically developed and plans to build two more, "Neptune" and "Atlantis". The Navy is made up of a variety of sea-faring vessels, including destroyers, guided missile cruisers, transport ships, amphibious assault ships, submarines, nuclear capable submarines, frigates, corvettes and patrol cutters. Most of the Intimian Navy are domestically developed ships, though some have been jointly developed with the French. Intima possesses four battleships which are currently functioning as museum ships, but remain capable of being quickly retrofitted and redeployed. The Intimian Navy also operates two hospital ships.

The Air Force of Intima are the air-based forces of the military, and is commanded by a five-star general known as the Chief General of the Air Force. The Air Force consists of 35,000 active duty personnel and 825 aircraft. The Air Force operates mostly a mix of domestically-produced and foreign-produced aircraft, including the American F-16 Falcon, F-35 Lightning II and the French Dassault Rafale. The Air Force also operates as a space-based force, and retains control over the Intimian space program, as a civilian agency within the Air Force. The Intimian space program works closely with the European Space Agency.

The Domestic Security Forces is the largest branch of the military, and is commanded by a five-star general known as the Chief General of the Self Defense Force. The Domestic Security Forces are broken down into multiple divisions, including the Coast Guard, National Guard, Cyber Security Task Force and the Civil Defense Forces. The Coast Guard is a domestic operations-only naval force that patrols the coastlines of the Republic of Intima and often provides rescue support and security. It consists of 20,000 personnel, 67 patrol cutter vessels and 100 aircraft. The Coast Guard also operates three hospital ships that can be deployed internationally. The National Guard serves as the national ground fighting force for national self defense, consisting of 200,000 active and reserve personnel. The National Guard is often deployed for disaster relief efforts, and was activated to assist in the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The Civil Defense Force is a volunteer-based organization with close ties to the National Guard. Civilian personnel are trained for a variety of issues, including disaster relief, medical emergency aid and civilian militia insurgent warfare. Approximately 47 militias operate under the command of the Civil Defense Force, consisting of a total of 100,000 volunteers. The Cyber Security Task Force is the national cyber defense force tasked with maintaining, securing and protecting Intima's cyber infrastructure from cyber attacks. Approximately 10,000 personnel serve in this role.

The Republic of Intima is a nuclear state, and possesses 250 active nuclear weapons. It is capable of deploying nuclear weapons by air, sea and ground, and possesses ICBM capabilities. Intima seeks to double its nuclear arsenal to 500 by 2030.

Economy

Intima has a developed, high income, free market economy, a skilled labor force and high innovation. It's GDP as of 2023 was $3.451 trillion by purchasing power parity, 11th in the world, and nominally $2.955 trillion, 9th in the world. Intima has ranked 14th in GDP per capita, at $71,686 per resident. It placed 18th in the Human Development Index, and ranked in the top 30 countries for least corruption on the Corruption Perceptions Index, and ranks in the top ten countries spending on research and development. Intima is considered an economic power, and a member of the G8, OECD and G20 largest economies. The service sector represents approximately two-thirds of the Intimian economy. Intima has a sizable industrial sector, focusing on electronics, microprocessors, pharmaceuticals, weapons, automobiles and shipbuilding. Agriculture makes up approximately 5% of the Intimian economy, featuring a major fishing industry. Approximately 40% of Intimian land area is dedicated to agriculture and farming, particularly producing large volumes of fruits, wines, grains, poultry, pork and dairy. Intima has recently adopted a protectionist nature in several strategic industries, including pharmaceuticals and microprocessors, particularly in regards to trading policies with China. It retains free trade agreements with the United States, Canada, several Pacific nations and Europe, and is a member of the European Free Trade Association.

Tourism

Tourism and media is a major part of Intima's economy. It is one of the world's top producers of entertainment media, including movies, television and music, contributing significantly to modern popular culture. It is a major port hub for trans-Atlantic cruise lines. The city of Intima Beach has ranked one of the worlds top tourist destinations for over 30 years, featuring extensive beaches, amusement parks, major nightlife culture and casino gambling, earning the city the nickname of the "Atlantic Las Vegas". The country's national park system attracts millions of tourists annually.

Energy

The energy sector of Intima is mostly self reliant, however most sources of oil and natural gas are imported. Intima is one of the world's leading nations in use of nuclear power, making up approximately 65% of its electrical production. Intima seeks to increase its use of nuclear power to 75% by 2035. Hydroelectric, geothermal and solar sources of energy have seen significant growth in recent years as a push to reduce dependence on fossil fuels has intensified. Most oil and natural gas sources come from the United States, Canada and Europe as Intima has made an effort to be less dependent on the Middle East and Russia. Electric automobile manufacturing is a sizeable domestic industry in Intima, and has increasingly become a popular form of personal transportation, which has in recent years put a higher strain on Intima's electric grid.

Transportation

Intima's highly urban nature allows it to feature an extensive public transportation system, including over 16,000 miles of railway and high speed train routes, and multiple major subway systems. Intimian urban areas are interconnected by the IntimaStar high speed rail network that operates at a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour. There are approximately 475,000 miles of serviceable roadways and highways. There are 292 airports of various size in Intima and 15 major international airports. Intima-Hilton International Airport, located in Intima Beach, is the largest and busiest of the country's airports. Intima has 9 major sea ports, the largest of which is in Keyesport. Despite its public transit systems, private car ownership is popular in the country, with the most popular brands including Intima's domestic automobile companies Avalon and Valeria, and foreign brands Chevrolet, Toyota and Peugeot. Intima is a major port hub for ocean cruise ships from the Americas and Europe and a frequent mid-way stop for trans-Atlantic cruises.

Science & Technology

Intima is a major contributor to scientific and technological achievement. Throughout the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, the country has contributed to physics, medicine, biology, aeronautics, telecommunications and energy. The country has a vested interest in energy independence, working to greatly enhance the efficiency and safety of nuclear technologies and solar power. Intima was the fifth country to develop nuclear weapons. It was also the fifth nation to launch its own space satellites. Intima has its own national space program, the Federal Space Research Administration, which works closely with the European Space Agency. It is a member of a number of major international scientific endeavors, including ITER and CERN. It ranks fifth in total Nobel laureates, with 47 prize winners. Intima ranks 16th in the Global Innovation Index.

Geography

Intima is a large island located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 800 miles west of Europe's Iberian peninsula. It has a total land area of 169,000 square miles, similar in size to nations such as Spain and Germany. Intima consists of mostly deciduous and tropical forest and grassy hills. A central mountain range, the Highland Mountains, peaks at a height of 5,500 feet. It possesses several sizeable rivers, including the Marseille River, St. John's River and the Azores River. The northernmost coastlines consist of many cliffs and ridges, while the southern coastline features many sandy beaches and marshlands.

Climate

Intima is largely temperate, but its southernmost portions tend to experience a humid subtropical climate. Snow is uncommon in much of the island, though further north and at higher altitudes, the country can experience winter storms. The average highs of summer is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while the winter lows average 37 degrees. Intima experiences mostly sunny or partly cloudy weather and averages 42 inches of precipitation annually.

Environment

Forest covers approximately 40% of Intima, consisting mostly of broad-leafed deciduous hardwood trees. Approximately a quarter of these forests are protected national parks. Three of the largest parks are Highland Mountain National Park, Cypress National Forest and the Montpellier National Park. These parks contain are large amount of wildlife, including deer, bear, cougars and the nation's national bird, the black-winged kite. Intima has 101 national and provincial parks and natural reserves. Coral reef is prevalent along the southern coast of Allure Island, a large island to the southeast of Intima. Allure National Park attracts many tourists seeking to visit these reefs and to watch the commonly sighted whales and dolphins that visit the area. Intima is home to a recorded 91 mammal species, 391 bird species, 360 fresh-water fish species and 510 species of salt-water life.

Cities & Towns

Intima is a heavily urbanized and developed nation, with over half the population living in major cities with a million people or higher. Its largest city is Intima Beach, though growth in the city of Keyesport has allowed its population to rapidly catch up, and may surpass Intima Beach by 2035.

Largest Cities

• Intima Beach - 6,445,000
• Keyesport - 5,710,000
• Northridge - 3,150,000
• Hillsdale - 2,270,000
• New Marseille - 1,935,000
• Brooklyn - 1,190,000
• Flora - 1,340,000
• South Intima Beach - 1,215,000
• Atlantica - 1,050,000
• Kingston - 899,000
• Weston - 732,000
• New Manchester - 575,000
• Aurora - 562,000
• Fort Deltona - 440,000
• Hilton - 381,000

Culture & Society

Intima is a significant and growing influence on the world and a major influence in western culture and society. Intimian art, music, literature and since the development of radio and television, the motion picture industry have played a significant role in western culture. It is among the highest in tourism in the world, attracting visitors to its wide variety of traditional and popular cultural attractions, including museums, natural preserves, historic monuments, sporting and urban nightlife. UNESCO has declared 23 sites in Intima as World Heritage Sites.

Intimian art and architecture has been influenced heavily by French and Spanish culture. The country counts more than 800 museums and 110 monuments. The country boasts 42 castles as national historic sites, and 18 cathedrals. The Skyline "Shard" Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Intima, reaching a peak height of 1,822 feet, located in downtown Keyesport. As a heavily urbanized society, Intima is known for its many tall towers and its competitive nature in architecture. The Atlantis World Financial Center in Keyesport will be completed in 2029, with its main tower to top out at 2,910 feet, surpassing the current tallest building on Earth, the Burj Khalifa, by nearly 200 feet.

Modern Intima has a major entertainment industry featuring many popular musicians, bands, actors and television and movie productions. Intima's movie industry is second only to the United States, featuring many famous films and in recent history, big-budget blockbuster movies. The annual Intima Beach Film Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees annually, and coincides with the annual Summer Bash Festival that attracts millions to the city to attend music performances, sports events, pop culture conventions and film premieres. Intima is known for its pop and rock music and recently rap metal and rapcore, a blend of rap and rock music.

Society

Intima is seen as a progressive country, with high rate of tolerance and support of individual liberty. The Constitution of the Republic of Intima and its accompanying Rights of the People outline and detail the protected liberties of the people, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech, the right of peaceable protest, due process rights, bans on slavery, and the right to bear arms, among many others. It has never had any formal laws against integration of white and non-white peoples in public institutions, nor any restrictions on interracial relationships or marriage. It banned slavery and trafficking of humans before any other western nation, in 1701.

It formally legalized gay marriage in 1995 and the right to adopt in 1999. Intima is considered one of the most LGBT-friendly nations in the world. Intima is one of the world leaders in gender equality in all aspects of life, including employment. Women gained the right to vote in 1889. It has non-discrimination laws and hate crimes laws in place to protect various demographics from violations of civil and constitutional liberties, including on the basis of race, ethnicity, disability, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity.

It is one of only a few countries in the world with lax firearms laws, and despite widely available firearm ownership, retains a low crime rate of 1.98 violent offenses per capita. Intima has a low priority on climate change, however its energy independence policies, that have prioritized expansion of nuclear energy, have placed the country highly on the list of environmentally friendly nations and low carbon emissions. The country has a high Human Development Index and a low Corruption Perceptions Index. Intima legalized the sale and use of marijuana in 2005, and legalized the use of some narcotics, such as MDMA and psychedelic mushrooms, for controlled medicinal purposes since 2014.

Demographics

Intima is the 33rd most populous country in the world, with a population of 45.35 million people according to its 2020 census. Average life expectancy in 16th in the world at 82.1 years. Although Intima's birth rate is below replacement levels of 2.1, it has been on a slow increase over the last ten years, rising in 2021 to 1.91 children per woman.

Ethnically, Intima's population is dominantly of European ancestry, at 91.2%. 4.4% are of African origin, and 2.4% are of Middle Eastern or North African origin. Approximately 2% are of varying other ancestry. Most of the European population of Intima are descended from French and Spanish ancestry, with also large portions of Irish, English and Portuguese. Approximately 0.9% of the population is Asian, a result of the aftermath of World War II and communism in China, many Japanese and Chinese had migrated to the west, including Intima. In recent years, the population of North African and Middle Eastern persons has been on the rise, primarily from immigration. The Department of Health & Social Services projects by 2050, the population of North African and Middle Eastern people will rise to 5%. Growing national populism has slowed the rate of Middle Eastern immigration however.

The country's official language is French, however most of the population is bilingual and a large portion trilingual, with 84% fluent speakers of English and 38% fluent speakers of Spanish. English and Spanish are recognized languages under the government. Under law both French and English are used in official government and employment activities, and public schools have taught both languages since 1965. Due to its French-speaking population, Intima is a member of the French-based La Francophonie organization.

Religion

Intima is a secular country, with a policy written into its Constitution separating church and state. The Rights of the People explicitly protects the right of freedom of religion and worship, or to have no religious belief at all. 53.4% of Intimians claim to be religious and actively participate in religious activity. Christians make up 51.5% of the population. Of Christians, the majority, 78%, are Protestant. Judaism is the fourth largest portion in the world at 0.7% of Intimians. Approximately 22% of Intimians identify as atheist and another 22% are agnostic or have no defined religious affiliation. 2% of the Intimians identified with other religions, including Islam, Hinduism and Shinto.

Holidays & Events

• New Years Day (January 1st)
• Valentine's Day (February 14th)
• St. Patrick's Day (March 17th)
• Independence Day (May 7th)
• Victory Day (May 8th)
• Memorial Day (May 9th)
• Mother's Day (May 15th)
• Father's Day (June 17th)
• Veteran's Day (September 1st)
• Halloween (October 31st)
• Hanukkah
• Christmas (December 25th)

Sports

Sporting is popular in Intima, with sports such as soccer, baseball, hockey and auto racing being among the top. Intima has sports leagues in soccer and baseball, and national teams in soccer, baseball and hockey that compete internationally. The Intimian National Football League competes in the FIFA World Cup. Intimian teams compete in auto-racing events including Formula One, the FIA World Endurance Championship and NASCAR. Other popular sports include American football, tennis, and martial arts such as judo, Brazilian jiu jistu and mixed martial arts, with martial artists who compete in the UFC. With the popularity of illegal underground street auto and motorcycle racing growing in the country since the turn of the millennium, official sanctioned races and public race tracks have become common throughout the country. The city of New Marseille is scheduled to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, the first time the nation will host an Olympics event. The Olympics are popular in Intima, with the country placing 12th in the world for most Summer Olympics medals won, and 19th for Winter Olympics medals.

Education

Education is regulated in the country through the Department of Education. Education in Intima is primarily run by the government public sector, however private education is also available across the country. Public education is free to the public as it is tax-payer funded. Children attend primary education typically until the age of 18, attending in three stages known as elementary, junior and high schooling. Higher education consists of a mixture of public and private colleges and universities. The national university system is the University of the Republic of Intima or URI. Intima boasts a 100% literacy rate and its college and university systems are acclaimed, drawing in students domestically and from abroad. The city of Hillsdale is the nation's education epicenter, featuring multiple major universities, including URI Hillsdale, the Technical Institute of Intima and a world renowned medical school, the Institute of Research & Medicine of Intima, Hillsdale. The Intimian government provides grants and financial support for students seeking higher education in technical, trade schooling and STEM-related majors.

Healthcare

Intima is rated highly in terms of healthcare and overall national health. It spends approximately 8% of GDP on healthcare, or $5,700 per capita. The healthcare system of Intima is a mixed government-run coverage and private insurance system, providing full health coverage benefits to the citizens of the country. The National Health Network provides universal health coverage for citizens in the middle and working class, generally households earning less than $150,000 annually. Options exist for people to buy insurance policies privately, which compete with the government option and often provide additional coverage benefits that government coverage does not, such as limited elective procedures usually considered cosmetic. Care for emergencies or for serious health conditions is generally free, including for those in higher income brackets. Approximately 0.2% of Intimians, or approximately 90,000 people, are living with HIV/AIDS. The average life expectancy is 82.1 years and the birth rate is 1.91 children per woman. Abortion is legal but regulated in Intima, allowing elective abortion before 20 weeks of pregnancy, and only allowing abortion after 20 weeks in cases of health risks to the mother or serious defect or ailment in the fetus. Intima has, like many wealthy countries, been battling a growing epidemic of obesity. The Department of Health & Social Services estimates 10% of Intimians are obese. In recent years, the rate of obesity has slowed due to physical education standards in schools and regulations on the placement of processed sugars in food products.