Zaandam

== Dependency of Zaandam ==
Zaandam, officially the Dependency of Zaandam, is a state within the Republic of Paxem. Located in the Eastern Doggerlands, the state is one of the most massive by area, but is sparse in population. The land features a variety of geography, hosting both fresh water from its mountain ranges and pine forests in the North, and salt water from the East Sea, resulting in brackish marshes unique to Zaandam. The four municipalities in Zaandam are the capital, San Benito, Cumming, Zaandam Port, and Zaandam Valley.
=== History ===
Founded in 3018 as part of the Almere Socialist Republic (ASR), the state was quickly annexed by the United Cities of Greater Bonitana (UCGB) in the October Conflict on Nov. 2nd, 3018. This newfound nationality would not last long, as on Jan. 3, 3019 the UCGB was dissolved and succeeded by the Eastern Federal Republic (EFR) of which Zaandam would become a Federal Subject (FS).
=== Geography ===
The southern part of the state is a mostly flat, arid region bisected by a few rivers and a lake. A few hills and small table mountains are also present. San Benito, the capital of Zaandam, is located in this southern region. The climate becomes more temperate and cold further north, with forests and meadows of pine trees, oaks, and beech trees. At the north is the Zaandam Valley, a valley formed by an ancient volcanic crater. The mountains in the valley are large but not significantly high, and it snows at the top of them due to the relatively low temperatures. A highway passes through Zaandam and the valley, and a road from Novenae that traverses through Asunda also enters the valley via a small canyon, which is also the location of Cumming, a small town. 
=== Industry ===
Zaandam also is home to the Kriegsmarine East Sea fleet, which boasts an impressive number of Paxemese naval ships. The Paxemese Navy is the largest employer in Zaandam.
Zaandam Machining Company, owned by Paxemese Triumverate Donna Winters, is a large employer in the state. This company was forcefully shut down by the Neu Corporate Republic towards the end of the Great War due to a refusal to produce arms but has since restarted operations under the reforms brought by Paxem.
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