Paraoa

**Paraoa**officaly known as The **Republic of Paraoa** is an unrecognized secessionist new country project Commonly referred to as a micronation by external observers, Located in French Polynesia and,. It shares a border with France It was declared on 5 May 2016 by Shady Morsi as sucessor of the failed Republic of Hiti

The self-proclaimed state's activities are headed by the Chief of State ,and the National Independence Front  ,The Republic of Paraoa is not been recognized by any foreign country. But supported by a lot of Secessionist movements

Paraoa is the smallest Oceanian country in both population and land area With an average ground level elevation of 1.0 metres above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world,

The State President of Paraoa isShady Morsi , who heads a 5-member unicameral parliament. The country is a member of the League of Secessionist Nations. Paraoa also participates in local Polynesian projects

## History

The first recorded European who arrived to Paraoa was Englishman Samuel Wallis in 1767. He named it "Gloucester"

On 5 May,2016 the National Indenpendence Front proclaimed the establishment of the Republic of Paraoa. Shady Morsi was proclaimed as State President of Paraoa.On the Same day Paraoa sended a declaration of independence to the French Government and the President of French Polynesia
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## Government

Paraoa is a republic with a semi-presidental system of government. The State President is the head of state while the Prime Minister is head of government. A 5-member unicameral parliament is elected every four years. The parliament elects the president from its members, and the president appoints a cabinet of five members.

The People elects a State President and the Prime Minister appoints the Prime Minister, Members of the National Assembly are elected by the people, The State President appoints a Cabinet of 5-6 people. The State President is both the head of state and head of government.

### Political Parties

 National Independence Front | File:Emblem of the .png | NRM

### Administrative divisions

Paraoa is divided into 4 administrative districts which are grouped into 30 wards and are further divided into various villages.The most populous district is Tohora with a total of 7 residents,

## Foreign relations

As sucessor state of Hiti Paraoa have tookover Hiti's Foreign Relations

## Military

The Paraoan Armed Forces (PAF) is the name given to the combined armed services of Paraoa. The PAF is a brigade sized organisation consisting of a headquarters and three separate battalions, with minimal air and naval forces.

## Demographics

According to the 2016 Census, the Republic had a population of 43. The racial composition of the state was 50% White (including multiracial whites),50% Black.

Paraoa can be regarded as a predominantly atheist nation, with 60% of respondents listing themselves as atheist or non-religious. The study shows that 10% of them are Christian (incl;Catholics and Protestants) 20% are Budhist and 10% are Muslims

## Geography

    Paraoa Atoll is oval in shape. It measures 8.5 kilometres (5.3 miles) in length with a maximum width of 5.5 kilometres (3.4 miles). Its lagoon is not connected to the ocean by a pass, which makes this small atoll quite inaccessible. Paraoa Atoll is uninhabited

## Economy

The Paraoan economy is dependent almost entirely on souvenirs, and most necessities are imported.

Banking services are provided by the National Bank of Hiti. Public sector workers make up about 65% of those formally employed. Remittances from Paraoans living in The Netherlands and France, Approximately 85% of Paraoans work in foreign companies

The average GDP growth is 0.5% in 2016

## Culture

Shady Morsi | Mark Dorlas | Bjorn de Wit | Thor Leeuw
**Regions**
Tohora | Hariri | Gloucester &#124 Pardesia
**Overseas territory**
Territory of Apia
**Government**
**Political Parties**
National Independence Front
**Culture**
Culture of Paraoa &
**Media**
Paraoa Times
**Misc**