Gran Colombia

El puente del norte y el sur

### Leader title

President [i.e: La Presidenta de la República de la Gran Colombia y sus Estados Vecinos]

## Map

Claimed Land of Gran Colombia as of the 16th of March, 2023

## About

**La República de la Gran Colombia y sus Estados Vecinosa**, more commonly known as Gran Colombia or Colombia, is a democratic cross-continental nation reaching all the way from Panamá in the north to the Río Amazonas. The nation includes parts of Colombia, Panamá, Venezuela, and Brasil. In Gran Colombia the official languages are English and Espanõl Colombiano, both of which are spoken by a large majority of the population. Gran Colombia is split into 6 federal districts which include 3 cities and a national park. The southern part of the nation is covered by the Selva Amazónica, otherwise known as the **Protected National Park of Amazonia (PNPA)**, which is to be kept in its natural beauty. An agreement was made between Gran Colombia and Tawantisuyu to help make the Selva Amazónica more traversable by cleaning up excess foliage blocking the way and creative a road system throughout the jungle.

* The national plant of Gran Colombia is the **coca plant**.
* The national animal of Gran Colombia is the **Andean Condor**.

## **Government**

Gran Colombia is lead by **President Quarter** with a group of standing government officials advising from each federal district. Personal freedoms are granted to the citizens of Gran Colombia and the government is lenient with citizens. The nation takes up a peaceful role in the server and looks to stay out of conflict.

## History

Gran Colombia was formed on **March 15th of 2023** when a group of members came to the Globecraft server. After her creation, Gran Colombia was invited to join "The Nation States of America", of which she became a member.

* The nation's current members include Quarter, Caplan, Voiced, Banjoman, Y87, St0rmed, Cheesy, Redpro, Cut, and Emma.
* The nation's former members include JustAnormalAres and M4ckncheeze.

### History of the Flag

The flag of Gran Colombia was created in 1819 by Venezuelan general Francisco de Miranda, who envisioned a united South America. It featured yellow, blue, and red horizontal stripes, symbolizing the riches of the continent, the sea, and the blood shed by the people in their struggle for independence.

### Maracaibo Cartel (The Cartel)

The Maracaibo Cartel is a drug and alcohol ring that works out of the capital city of Maracaibo. It was founded by Pablo Escobar III (Granson of infamous Colombian drug dealer Pablo Escobar) and has thrived since its creation. Using gangs, bribery, threats, extortion, and power, the Maracaibo Cartel has spread from Gran Colombia to having operations in South and North America. The Maracaibo Cartel has gained immunity from the government of Gran Colombia by working as a personal hitman to stop other criminal activity. Together the Cartel and government have been able to keep crime rates in Gran Colombia exceedingly low except for the illegal sale of drugs from the Cartel. The government still works to seize and stop the Cartel's supply lines but is unable to arrest any Cartel members on charges due to their immunity.

## Districts

###### **Panamá**

* The most northern district of Gran Colombia and the only district in North America. The most notable features of Panamá are the Panamá Canal, taking up a large part of the district, and it’s thin curved shape. It is mostly unpopulated and serves as a bridge between South and North America.

###### **South Pacifico**

* The western mountainous region of Gran Colombia that is mostly uninhabited, covered by rainforest and mountains, and is most notable for its road & railroad connection to Tawantisuyu along the coast.

###### **Cartegena**

* A populous district of Gran Colombia that houses the government city of Cartegena which it is named for. The city of Cartegena is connected to the capital city of Maracaibo through two roads around and through the mountains.

###### **Maracaibo**

* This district houses the capital city of Gran Colombia, Maracaibo, and is the center of government function. Situated with mountains to the south, east, and west with an ocean border to the north it is enclosed from the rest of the nation. A road and railroad system connects Maracaibo to the districts of San Camilo and Cartegena with tunnels through the mountains.

###### **San Camilo**

* The most populated district of Gran Colombia and the main residential area. A mostly flat land stretching across the center of the nation. The north border of San Camilo is home to the Andes mountains which separate it from the government cities of Maracaibo and Cartegena except through a mountain tunnel system.

###### **East Amazonia**

* The eastern portion of the Protected National Park of Amazonia (PNPA), a national park that will be protected by Gran Colombia to keep the beauty of the Amazon alive. This district will have no development except a road and railroad system stretching across the Selva Amazónica.

###### **West Amazonia**

* The western portion of the Protected National Park of Amazonia (PNPA), a national park that will be protected by Gran Colombia to keep the beauty of the Amazon alive. This district will have no development except a road and railroad system stretching across the Selva Amazónica.

## Geography

The geography of Gran Colombia is incredibly diverse, featuring a range of ecosystems and landscapes. The Andes Mountains run through the western part of the country, with peaks reaching over 5,000 meters in elevation. These mountains give way to lush valleys and savannas, which were important agricultural regions. To the east of the Andes lay vast stretches of rainforest, including the Amazon basin. This region is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, as well as indigenous communities. Along the northern coast, the Caribbean Sea provides important access to trade routes and fishing grounds, while the Orinoco and Magdalena Rivers serve as major transportation routes.

## Demographics

Gran Colombian is home to many different ethnicities but is dominated by native Colombians. Immigration to Gran Colombian is on the rise so an increase in cultures, ethnicities, and diversity is likely to be seen in the future.