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Name: Republic of Chile| República de Chile
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Coat of arms
Claims: 84
Power: Tertiary/Regional.
Government Structure: Federal Constitutional Presidential Republic
Ideology/Policy: Conservatism, Expansionism, Populism.
By popular desire, the want for an Atlantic Port has called for the government to begin pushing into the Patagonia and rival Argentina's claim to the region. Settlements are being encouraged, and large swathes of land are often sold for very little to poor citizens and immigrants. The government even loans money to the settlers to ensure they attend to their land, and punishes severely dissenters. The government is fairly conservative, having a strong central government, and a strong president. Chile is very much pro-Iberia and supports the crown in almost every aspect.
Leaders: José Joaquín Prieto
Capital City: Valparaiso
Population: 1,010,000
Primary Ethnic Group: Mestizo
Minority Ethnic Groups: Iberian, Various Amerindian groups.
Description of Ethnicity: Mestizos are the mix between Europeans and Amerindians.
Language: Spanish?(Assuming Iberia speaks Spanish)
Religion: Roman Catholicism
Foreign Relations:
Pro- Iberia
Neutral- Andean Confederation
Anti- Argentina
Military Information:
Chile's army and navy have only recently been upgraded. Following what was considered a disastrous war, Chile began focusing much more on her military. Hiring European experts to train her soldiers and seamen, as well as purchasing ships and weaponry, Chile's navy and army are fairly modern and well equipped. They are perhaps South America's strongest force at the moment.
Army Size:
Federal Army: 20,000 active, 15,000 reserve.
Presidential Guard: 5,000
Navy Size:
-10 Brigantines
-4 Sloops
-2 corvettes
-2 schooners
Economic Policy: Semi-Protectionist, but small governmental intervention.
Economic Situation: With the Silver Rush and the large demand for Chilean Wheat, Chile has created a stable, and export-oriented economy that overshadows her neighbors. The booming Chilean economy, has attracted a considerate amount of foreign investment, especially into ports in the south-central area. Chile's main trading partners are Iberia, and the Andes, who themselves are seeing investments by Chileans. With the silver rush, immigrants have also been poured into Chile calling for greater governmental involvement into conquering the Patagonia, which is rumored to be full of resources. Governmental spending however has been left unchecked, and as the country attempts to completely overshadow her neighbors, the government has largely ignored her budget and spends as much as it desires.
Infrastructure: Whilst infrastructure is left largely for a department to cover, the Chilean government has been increasing its role in funding public projects. The construction of canals, and establishment of government supervised roads have made travel easier in the nation. The only paved roads in the nation are cobblestone and those only include some major cities. A 10 kilometer railway has been approved for construction in Valparaiso.
Imports & Exports:
Exports: Silver, Wheat, Copper, Barley, other foodstuff
Imports: Manufactured Goods, Machinery, Luxury Items.
Currency: Chilean Peso
History:
1557: Chile splits of from Peru and established the Viceroyalty of El Rio Cruz, which incorporates Chile and Argentina.
1798: The Federation of El Rio Cruz dissolves two years after it's independence from Iberia. Chile and Argentina are founded respectively, despite unresolved border disputes.
1808: Chilean Civil War, Liberals and Conservatives fight for power. The war ends after one year with a conservative victory. Capital is switched to Valparaiso and new leadership begins. Liberals flee to Valdivia and found opposing government.
1811: Silver is discovered in Northern Chile kicking off the Silver Rush
1812: Capture of Valdivia. Liberals in Valdivia are exiled, and southern-most portion of the country incorporated back into the country.
1815: The Desert War begins. Chile and Argentina go to war for the first time over disputed territory in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions and the bordering Argentine states.
1816: Chile's navy is defeated at Concepcion allowing Argentina cut off South Chile from the north. Concepcion is recaptured later that year.
1818: Moderated by the Andean Confederation, the peace settlement grants Argentina disputed land in Coquimbo and Atacama, however fails to find resolution for the Patagonia issue. The war is seen as a loss and further distaste for what the populace considers a bastard state grows. The navy begins expansion.
1820: Puerto Libertad(Puerto Montt) is founded, but destroyed later that year.
1825: More silver is discovered. Land Act is passed. Land in the Patagonia is sold very cheaply to Chilean Citizens
1829: Slavery is abolished.
1830: Attempted coup by moderate conservatives thwarted. Presidential Guard is created.
1834: Amerindians living in claimed territory are given Chilean Citizenships.
1835: Tensions are boiling over the Patagonia with Argentina. Puerto Libertad is refounded by the military. All native resistance is encountered by lead.
Miscellaneous: Remove Argentina.
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