West Australia

The Republic of West Australia is a country that succeeded from Australia.
==History==
In 2001, after the monarchy of the United Kingdom was deposed by the Martial Law Authority, Australia decided to officially leave the commonwealth and declare themselves a republic. Due to their isolation from the eastern half of Australia, and the fact that they were plentiful in resources, Western Australia instead decided to declare itself fully independent.
This succession was immediately pronounced illegitimate by Australia, but it was acknowledged by Japan and the European Economic Community due to West Australia offering them favourable trade deals, and by the end of the year the only country that didn’t acknowledge West Australia was the Federal Republic. 
In 2002, West Australia signed a treaty with Indonesia to drill for oil in the North West Shelf, with Arasaka hired to provide security. As the Federal Republic didn’t acknowledge West Australia, they also considered the area to belong to them, and a battle broke out that was quickly won by West Australia. The Federal Republic has had an ongoing trade embargo against West Australia ever since, but it’s done little to effect their economy.
==Government==
When it formed, West Australia was quick to offer favourable trade agreements to several global corporations, as they realised they were practically nations in their own right and would be of assistance getting themselves established as an independent country. To a certain extent, corporate wants take precedent over the will of the people, but few have reason to complain so far.
==Economy== 
While West Australia is not as politically powerful, it is wealthier than Australia and is one of the worlds biggest producers of gasoline.
==Major Cities==
*Perth
==References==
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