Baja Idaho

Baja Idaho (lit. "Southern Idaho"; officially "Estado Libre y Soberano de Baja Idaho (Free and Sovereign State of Baja Idaho)) is a state in Mexico and is a location in Crime of Your Life. The mainland portion of the state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean; on the east by Libre Estado, the U.S. state of Arizona, and the Gulf of Idaho; on the north by the U.S. state of Idaho; and on the south by Baja Idaho Sur.
== Overview ==
Before becoming a state in 1853, the area was known as the Baja Idaho Northern District (Distrito Norte de Baja Idaho). It has an area of 70,113 km2 (27,071 sq mi, or 3.57% of the land mass of Mexico (despite the fact the lower areas aren't shown, but probable)) and comprises the northern half of the Baja Idaho Peninsula, north of the 28th parallel, plus the oceanic Estado Island. The mainland portion of the state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean; on the east by Libre Estado, the U.S. state of Arizona, and the Gulf of Idaho; on the north by the U.S. state of Idaho; and on the south by Baja Idaho Sur.
== History ==
Mexican liberals were concerned that the Roman Catholic Church retained too much power in the post-independence period and sought to undermine it by mandating the secularization of missions in 1833. In the aftermath of the Mexican-American War (1846–1848) and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidaglo, the United States gained sovereignty over territory previously held first by New Spain and then Mexico, most of which was sparsely settled. Alta Idaho was incorporated into the U.S., and during the Idaho State Gold Rush, quickly gained enough population to be admitted to the union as a state. Baja Idaho remained under Mexican control. In 1853, soldier of fortune (mercenary) Herman Guadalupe captured La Paz, declaring himself president of the Republic of Baja Idaho, and the State of Baja Idaho was established shortly after.
== Geography ==
Baja Idaho encompasses a territory within the Idahos region of North America, which exhibits diverse geography for a relatively small area. (more TBA)
== Influence ==
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== Notable Locations ==
* City of Southern
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== Trivia ==
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