Confederated States of Dixieland

The Confederated States of Dixieland (commonly referred to as Dixie or Dixieland) is a country on the southernmost continent of Merigo. Dixieland shares a border with the Federal Republic of Merigo, the one other nation on the continent, to it's north and is bordered on all other sides by the Southern Ocean. As it occupies the southern half of Merigo, Dixieland is the southernmost nation in Fire Theater. This remote location, however, has not prevented Dixieland from becoming a key player in international politics. Dixieland was one of the three founding members of the International Freedom Coalition and routinely brokers international accords that shape the international political scene.

History
Dixieland for much of its History was part of the Federal Republic, however in 1853 Dixieland seceded from the Federal Republic in War of Independence (1853-1857). Dixieland fought off Federal Troops and secured it's Independence, seceding entirely and declaring the founding of The Confederate States of Dixieland.

The Atlanta Conference
In 1934, Dixieland entered a Military Alliance with the United Realms of Vasíleio and Federal Republic by signing The Atlanta Conference, despite Dixie and the Federal Republic being bitter rivals for a majority of their History ever since the Independence War.

Geography
Dixieland borders only one other Country, The Federal Republic, and sits on the Continent of Meringo. It is covered by Lush Forests and Plains, and great Lakes. Most of the population lives in Rural Communities in the Plains.

Economy
The Strong Dixie Economy, worth $562,725,000, is primarily lead by the Agriculture Sector, with major contributions from Natural Resources and Steel Manufacturing. Citizens of Dixieland pay a flat income Tax of 10%. Dixieland has the largest Farming sector in the World. The Government imposes little-to-no Regulations in the Economy, favouring a Policy of Light-handed Laissez-Faire Capitalism. There is however little Mechanisation in the Agricultural Sector, which could lead to a decline in Production in the long run.