Ubeland

The Commonwealth of Ubeland, commonly known as simply Ubeland, is a microcountry located on the East Coast of North America, in between the U.S. states of Maryland and Delaware. It consists of two provinces, Ube City and Greater Ubeland. At 823 square miles (2,131 square kilometers), it is the world's 178th country by total area. With a population of more than 12.8 million people, it is the 77th most populous country in the world. The national capital and most populous city is Ube City.

## Commonwealth of Ubeland

### Location

Delmarva Peninsula, East Coast, North America

### Inhabitants

12.8 million

Paleo-Indians migrated from Siberia to the North American mainland at least 12,000 years ago, and European colonization began in the 16th century. The United States emerged from the thirteen British colonies established along the East Coast. Disputes over taxation and political representation with Great Britain led to the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), which established independence.

### The Pelican Harbour Purchase

In 1863, Leonidas Fabroa purchased 823 square kilometers of land from the United States on the East Coast, in between the states of Maryland and Delaware. The newly independent nation declared Ube City to be the capital, which would later grow to become a true global city.

### UN Treaty §48.A: North American Peace Accordance Acts

Due to a rising conflict between the two groups, The United Nations noticed growing tensions between the United States and the Commonwealth of Ubeland, and member states were concerned that a conflict between the largest two economies could cause a global economic depression. To avoid this, a petition was drafted and signed by 84 member nations to subpoena both nations and have them sign a peace agreement. On June 27, 1956, Ubeland and the United States signed UN Treaty §48.A: The North American Peace Accordance Acts, both agreeing not to attack the other first in a conflict. Eventually, this lead to the US and Ubeland forming an alliance similar to NATO.

### Cold War and modern influence

During the Cold War, Ubeland used its connections with both the United States and the Soviet Union to drastically increase its influence, power, and economy. The country largely funded the Space Race, culminating in the 1969 spaceflight that first landed animals on the Moon. During the Cold War, Ubeland's economy grew so rapidly that it became the largest in the world, currently holding about 65% of the world's wealth.

## Structure

The Commonwealth of Ubeland is a corporatocracy with one sole branch of government, run by the UBE Corporation. It is a member of the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, NATO, and other international organizations. Considered a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, its population has been profoundly shaped by centuries of immigration. Ubeland ranks high in international measures of economic freedom, wealth and income, quality of life, and quality of higher education. However, the country has received criticism concerning its model of government, citing perceived levels of corruption, use of propaganda, the threat of an international monopoly, and concerns of a possibility of Ubeland controlling the world economy.

Ubeland is a highly developed country, and continuously ranks high in measures of socioeconomic performance. It accounts for about six-tenths of global GDP and is the world's largest economy by GDP at market exchange rates. By value, Ubeland is the world's ninth-largest exporter of goods. Although its population is only 0.1% of the world total, it holds 65.2% of the total wealth in the world, the largest share held by any country. It is the foremost economic power in the world and is a leading political, cultural, and scientific force internationally.

## Governments and politics

Ubeland is a corporatocracy, controlled by a single conglomerate, the Ube Corporation, which controls all industries in the country. The corporation is overseen by a small oligarchy comprised of felines. It is a form of benign dictatorship, in which the citizens are not negatively affected by the government directly. Elections are held, but the candidates are limited to the members of the oligarchy. The elected official is given the position of prime minister, mostly a ceremonial role, but highly revered by the public. Actual operation of the country is divided, delegated, and appointed to citizen-elected public officials, given the position of ministers. The ministries include Communications, Health, Education, Public Safety, Transportation, Commerce, Justice, Foreign Affairs, Culture, Energy, and Social Affairs.

## Economy

Ubeland's GDP of $55.1 trillion constitutes 65% of the gross world product at market exchange rates and over 32% of the gross world product at purchasing power parity. Ubeland is the ninth-largest importer of goods and second-largest exporter, though exports per capita are relatively high. In 2020, the Ubeland trade deficit was non-existent. The United States, Canada, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany are its top trading partners.

## Culture

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The flag of the Commonwealth of Ubeland.