Nova:Michigan
Michigan is a nation located in the Great Lakes region in North America with it's capital being Sterling Heights. Michigan was established on the 29th of September 2019 by MrJimBobJr who is Governor of the nation. Michigan has built a transport network around the Detroit area and is working with Huron City to create an interstate highway network.
History
After being founded, Michigan found itself in a battle of influence as Michigan is largely empty but found itself deterring settlements by Virginia as their borders expanded. As xSpifflesx ,being Acting President until the first elections were held, had close relations with the leader of New York Lucas2011. The council of Virginia believed Michigan was a colony of New York. This was later clarified to be untrue and has now resulted in Michigan and Virginia working together on projects and fighting against hostile neighbours in America.
As Michigan grew with towns scattered across Michigan and all developing at a steady pace, Flint had grown greatly in comparison although during this time neighbouring town, Detroit, had grown increasingly hostile. This resulted in the towns mayor NFISH2021 attempting to attack xSpifflesx which led to NFISH2021 being killed by lava in the Michigan Senate Building. This led to an agreement to no further altercations between Michigan and Virginia.
The town of Toledo joined Michigan with CallMeKingJames as Mayor. In less than one week it gathered over 80 residents. This led to a border agreement between Toledo and neighbouring town Trout. This further lowered relations between Michigan and Virginia as some lawmakers in Virginia used this to try and push for a war. This was due to Toledo claiming one plot of land that went against the agreement but was soon after unclaimed. This was later resolved yet has left relations still remaining fragile.
Government
The government of Michigan consists of a Governor as Head of State who's role includes them being the figurehead of the nation and represents the nation diplomatically and for ceremonial reasons. There is also a Senate where all towns in the nation receive one as each Mayor become Senators however once a town has over 5 residents they receive one more Senator. Senators are able to introduce and vote on laws.
The President is an elected position with an election being held every six weeks allowing any citizens to run for President. The President represents the nation diplomatically and also can introduce and vote on laws. However the President cannot overrule the Senate and must seek approval from the Senate to declare war. The President is also able to create a cabinet to oversee different areas of government.
Geography
Michigan consists of almost all of the state of Michigan with towns across the nation with Glen Arbor and Fort Grayling in the North, New Stockholm in the West, Huron City, Sterling Heights and Flint in the East, Fort Wayne in the South and Grim in Central Michigan. Michigan has also expanded into Ohio with the town of Toledo, Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Due to the large area an underground subway system has been started with currently Flint being connected to Toledo, Sterling Heights and Huron City being connected. With plans to connect all mainland Michigan towns being connected.
