Ish-Concrete

A map of Ish-Concrete, c. 448 ASB

Officially called the **Ish-Concrete Federation**, Ish-Concrete was formed when two nations, the **Ish Union**, and the **Free Republic of Concrete**, merged together. Ish-Concrete is a mostly neutral country located in the Northern Plains of the Precious Metals Continent, as well as the Concrete Isles in the Central Ocean. It is known for its focus on trade democratic political system, as well as its long history of Isolationism in the past.

## History

### **Monarchist Era**

*Main Article: Kingdom of Concrete and Ish Kingdoms*

### **Revolutionary Era**

*Main Article: Republic of Concrete and The Ish Commune*

### **Contemporary Era**

The Federated Republic of Ish-Concrete was formed on M6-01 of 447 ASB. Prior to that, two different referendums were held in 445 ASB, with both approving of the merger, with both Parliaments confirming the approval later that year. Discussions were made in 446 ASB, as a constitution was drafted in the same year. An election was held on M6-20, with Nohovister Mo winning and becoming President. Andrew Metallia, a candidate that formed a coalition with Mo, became the first Vice President.

#### Presidency of Nohovister Mo

Nohovister Mo was inaugurated on M7-01. 447 ASB. His first two years as President was quite successful, as the Ish-Concrete economy was in a good state. This, combined with peace, and overall optimism for the new country, helped Mo get an extremely high approval rating, at about 84%. Trade and travel between the Ish Commonwealth and the Commonwealth of Concrete also rapidly increased, which made Ish-Concrete seem like a unified nation with a single identity.

However, the economy started to decline in Mid-449 ASB. This was mostly due to the increasing instability in Clayistan, the Loam countries, and Clay Loam. The partition of the Independent Governate of South Bay made the largest impact, as trade between Ish-Concrete and Clayistan and Clay Loam drastically decreased. The economy, which is heavily reliant on trade, began to decline, as businesses started to fail, and unemployment rose. Allegations about Purplius II bribing former Concrete President Violetus Uoiauai also hurt Mo's approval rating. As these events occured, Nohovister Mo began to suffer from extreme stress and poor health. He decides not to run in the election of 450 ASB.

##### Presidency of Andrew Metallia

Andrew Metallia, the first Vice President, ran for President in the 450 ASB election. However, Metallia distanced himself from Mo, fearing that the state of the economy and the allegations towards Mo could hurt his chances. He narrowly won in the election, and was inaugurated in M2-01, 450 ASB.

## Political System

The government of Ish-Concrete is split into 4 Divisions: The Presidential, Parliamentary, Judicial, and Civic.

* The Presidential Division consists of the President and the Vice President.
* The Parliamentary Division consists of the two Legislatures - The Council and the Congress.
* The Judicial Division consists of courts.
* The Civic Division consists of various departments for government services.

There are 3 levels of government, each being split into the divisions mentioned above:

* The Central Government
* The Regional Government
* The State Government

## Largest Cities

### Concrete Isles

* Concrete City
* Betonia
* Cape Aggregate

### Ish Plains

* Modicusville
* Rubrumford
* Goldsbury