Houstonian Empire

The Houstonian Empire (better known as Houston or Neo-Houston) is a sovereign state located in Central North America. The Houstonian Empire borders the Republic of Texas to the north, south, and west, the Second Confederate States to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast.

Houston is a congressional monarchy with a monarch as the head of state and government. The current Emperor is John, who is moderated by the unicameral Congress. The Congress is made up of representatives from each Commune, and it has the power to give assent to each new legislation introduced by the monarch. The current form of government was established after the August Revolution, when John seized power from the corrupt Houstonian government with support from members of the proletariat and the bourgeoisie. The power of the monarch is recognized internationally as well as supported domestically, giving the monarch a tight grip over the city with their only limitation being the acceptance of the Congress.

The Houstonian economy is the strongest in the former Southern United States and rivals that of the Parisian Republic and the Northeastern Republic. It is considered to be the second-most influential in the former United States and the fifth-most influential on a global scale. The economy is made up almost entirely of industrial and service industries, with the largest by sector being vehicular manufacturing, trade, biodiesel production, financial services, and transportation. The city is a major air, sea, and space travel hub, with the largest sea-based and space-based ports and the second largest air-based port in the Americas. Nearly 45% of all vehicles of any type in North America, 35% of any type in South America, and 12.5% of any type around the world are designed, manufactured, and assembled in Houston. The Empire produces nearly 40% of the world's biodiesel supply. With some 87 million residents, Houston is one of the world's most densely populated nations. About 70% of the population lives a moderate standard of living, while about 25% are considered poor and 5% are considered high. The nation's GDP of $3.045 trillion is spread with a GDP per capita of $35,000.

Houston holds warm relations with its neighbors and is an essential part of the world economy. It is because of this that Houston is a leader in world diplomacy and globalization efforts. The Empire is a member of the NAFTA, the Mason-Dixon Agreement Area, the United Nations, the IMF, the New York Forum, and the WTO.