Republic of Costa Madora

**Costa Madora** (Madorian: *Republica Kosta Madora*), officially the Republic of Costa Madora and Bellefait Isles, is an island country in western Ferlanic Ocean. It non-directly borders Corneille Isles to the west, Arlington Isles, ??? and ??? to the north, and controls the Bellefait Isles to the southwest. As of 2020, Costa Madora has an estimated population of 9.3 million. The capital and largest city is Vitorife, other major cities are Lincamento and San Monica. Costa Madora’s official language, Madorian, is spoken by the majority of the population.

Since prehistoric times, the territory of the Republic of Costa Madora has been inhabited by various tribes, who emerged in history as the Alosakian Confederation. Following this period, the confederation was threatened by the rapidly growing Barborican Empire, who colonized southeast Costa Madora. During the Barborican-Alosakian War, Barborico annexed the Alosakian Confederation. In 1318, the independent Kingdom of Costa Madora was established, later expanding under Catherine I as the Madorian Empire. In 1844, the November Revolution overthrew the Crown, leading to the short-lived Republic of Costa Madora. Under Catherine II, the Kingdom of Costa Madora was restored, later replaced by the current Republic of Costa Madora. Since then, Costa Madora has maintained the policy of neutrality, albeit the nation has participated in the Esta Maustanian wars against crime.

Costa Madora has been ranked favourably in human rights, political freedom, civil liberties, press and internet freedom. Costa Madora is one of the founding nations of the Krosarian Union, member of NFTO, Belaire Agreement, founder of NOCI, and part of the North Ferlanic Banks union.

## History

### Early history

It is estimated that the first inhabitants arrived on the territory of modern Costa Madora around 910. According to the historian Natalie Camilla, these people came from the western coast of Krosari. As evidenced by the used tools, they were traveling hunters and did not form stable settlements. In 912, the inhabitants settled and engaged in gathering and fresh-water fishing. Later, various animals were domesticated and dwellings became more sophisticated in order to shelter larger families. While crafts and trade routes started forming, agriculture did not emerge until 915 due to the lack of suitable tools to cultivate the land.

Around 920, several tribes were formed. They were a branch of an ancient group known as the Altuns, with Akecheta and Wahansat growing rapidly. They later began to speak different dialects of the Altunian languages. Today, the only remaining nationality are the Madorians. Some of these merged into the existing nationalities (Pahana, Donahaw and Lokni), while others no longer existed after they were conquered and assimilated by the Barborican Empire (Old Trusnians, Chayton, Mikasi and Sewati). The living tribes did not maintain close political contact with the Empire, but traded natural resources. Romenus, in his study of Vestlandia, described the people as “isolationist farmers and hunters, who maintain limited contact while trading”. Around 935, early Costa Madora was founded along the lower and middle Hanagan River basin, and united comprising mainly of the culturally different regions of modern day Bruna. The area was untouched by outsiders, including traders, which accounts for its separate linguistic, cultural and religious identity and delayed integration into general Krosarian patterns and trends. Costa Madora’s name was first written in 1138 as Vestlandia, in the records of the Saint Martin Abbey, Barborico. Rulers' bodies were cremated up until the conversion to Christianity, with descriptions of the cremation ceremonies and other minor items surviving. It is thought that around the 11th century, the tribes had developed and became partially recognized.

During the 11th century, the Alosakian Confederation grew in size, later being subjected to raids by the Barboricans, and eventual collections of tribute by the Barborican Empire. Towards 12th century, Alosakian territories were struggling to pay tribute to the Empire, and were invaded by them in 1139. This initiated the Barborican-Alosakian War, which devastated the confederation. In 1141, the natives were subjected to slavery, while their territory was integrated into the Seven Barborican Colonies.

## Geography

### Government

Main article: Government of Costa Madora

Costa Madora has a presidential government, and its parliament meets in the Palace of Santa Rose and has two houses: an elected Senate and an appointed House of Representatives. All bills passed are signed by the President before becoming law, or alternatively vetoed.

### Political divisions

Main article: Administrative divisions of Costa Madora

Costa Madora is an unitary state divided into 11 regions, 78 counties and ?? municipalities. Every county corresponds to a county council with municipalities. Most institutions are administered by county councils. Other services are administered by the municipalities.

## Economy

Main article: Economy of Costa Madora

Costa Madora is the ???-richest country in the world, experiencing a high standard of living. It has an export-oriented mixed economy, with agricultural and manufacturing industries contributing the highest GDP and employment.