The Republic of Panita is glad to announce the commencement of a factbook project! This project, to which 1% of the budget is being allocated, is expected to be completed by 1st July 2967. Until then it will be a work in progress, and may resemble that fact in its appearance. The current lack of computer programmers is also an issue.
And we now have an Embassy and Ambassadorial Program!
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Republic of Panita Factbook
Geography
The Republic of Panita lies in the Southern Hemisphere of NationStates. It takes up most of Akita Island. Its only neighbour is the Most Serene Republic of Napita and associated fiefdoms of such that were annexed from Panita's territory. These lie to the north west. It is a very large nation, having nearly 3 billion square kilometres in its territory. However, it currently has an average population distribution of 0.1 people per square kilometre. Due to this, and the fact that the north west of Panita is very mountainous and has hardly any citizens, the loss of territory to Napita was noticed only last month.
A map of Panita can be found here: http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/rosamuunde/?action=view¤t=PanitaMap.png
A deserted island was recently discovered to the north east, and the government of Panita is currently contemplating as to whether to annex this land. A citizens' party of those who live in the north west of Panita is currently campaigning to be allowed to settle there and escape from the oppressive presence of Napita.
Panita's coastline is extensive, occupying as it does much of an island. Although the economy of Panita is negligible, a bartering system using fish has been established, and the Finance Minister is sure that this is the solution to Panita's woes. A large number of small islands just off the coast have just held a successful referendum and are now a separate country - The Confederacy of Panitian Isles. Although the two countries do have different opinions on some topics, they are strong allies.
Panita is quite a pleasant country. It has a mountainous area in the north west, bordering Napita. Along the west coast are cliffs. A series of beaches and rocky coves line the east coast. The west of the country is covered in marshes and bogs. Much of the country is rural. The climate ranges from semi-tropical in the north to Mediterranean in the south. The highest mountain, Mount Dianella (named in honour of the ruling monarch at the time) is 6739m above sea level at the summit. It is part of the only major mountain range in the country.
Panita has significant resources of uranium and arsenic bearing metals. However, most of these lie under protected rainforest to the north east, and are untouched. Most of the mining in the country is found in the north west, where there are some resources of iron.
Farming is a relatively major industry. However, much of this is done using recently developed techniques where farming is intensive and inside multi-story buildings. Due to this land prices are quite low, and irrigation is uncommon.
As it is not situated near the junctions of any plates, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanos are nearly non-existent. However, due to the near-uniform elevation of the country, flooding can be a problem. Drought is uncommon.
Although Panita does not produce much pollution, Napita's second fiefdom produces a lot and the other regions of Napita do not take many environmental concerns, meaning that acid rain is an issue. Air pollution is not an issue except in the north west, which is relatively uninhabited. Panita's diplomats are currently attempting to negotiate a treaty with Napita but are making no headway.