Slightly smaller than Wisconsin, the country comprises over 140,000 sq. The weather is cool and dry from October to March, hot and humid from March to June, and cool and rainy from June to October. Natural resources include natural gas, arable land, and timber. Many people being forced to live on flood prone land with limited access to potable water. Water borne diseases are prevalent.
Water pollution is a big problem as a result of commercial pesticides.
In addition there are intermittent water shortages, soil degradation, deforestation, and severe overpopulation. The constitution was suspended following the coup of 24 March 1982, restored 10 November 1986, and amended many times. The legal system is based on English common law, and the age of sufrage is 18. Duties are ceremonial, but becomes significant at times when Parliament is dissolved and a caretaker government is installed at presidential direction to supervise the elections.