Odetia

Republic of Odetia
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Liberty, freedom, unity
Anthem: Under the Blue, White, Red Banner
Capital	Port Christianna 22°13′N 85°30′W
Largest city	Saint Paul 21°59′N 88°02′W
Official languages	English
Recognized languages	Spanish, Odetisch, Lokni
Ethnic groups (2020)	By race: 82.15% White 5.35% Mixed 4.77% Latino 3.78% Black 1.67% Asian 0.64% Arab 0.60% Native Odetians 0.55% Biracial 0.49% Others By origin: 94.72% Native-born 5.28% Foreign-born
Demonym	Odetian
Government	Federal presidential constitutional republic
• President	Mark Baker
• Vice-President	Aimee Madison
Legislature	Congress
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Establishment
• Independence declared	1817
• Independence recognized	1819
• Odetian Civil War	1883
• Restauration of democracy	1959
• Current constitution	1962
Area
• Total	1,524,885.51 km2 (588,761.59 sq mi) (19th)
Population
• 2025 estimate	68,294,914 (22nd)
• 2020 census	67,100,777
• Density	44.00/km2 (114.0/sq mi) (177th)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$2,756 trillion (16th)
• Per capita	$40,353.23 (56th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$1,532 trillion (16th)
• Per capita	$22,433.60 (52th)
Gini (2023)	36.0 medium
HDI (2023)	0.885 very high · 44th
Currency	Odetian Dollar
Time zone	Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
Date format	DD/MM/YYYY
Drives on the	right
Calling code	+11
ISO 3166 code	OD
Internet TLD	.od
Website www.odetia.gov.od

Odetia, officially Republic of Odetia, is a country in the southeastern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north and east by the United States of America; to the south and west by Mexico, and to the southeast by Cuba, and the Caribbean Sea. Odetia covers 1,524,886 square kilometers (588,761 sq mi), making it the world's 19th-largest country by area; with approximately 68,294,914 permanent inhabitants as estimated in 2025, it is the 22nd-most-populous country and one of the most populated English-speaking countries in the world. Odetia is organized as a federalist republic comprising 14 states and Port Christianna, its capital which functions as its own independent region. Other major urban areas include Saint Paul, the country's largest city, Hope Cape, Columbus, Saint Joseph, Saint Johns City, Newark, Gunther, and West River.

Archaeological evidence shows indigenous tribes are present in Odetia since at least 8,000 BCE. Until the start of the colonial Odetia in the 1500s, several tribes ruled the region, the most prominent of which were the Loknis and the Ta'anonjabas to the south, the Inibs to the east, and the Atakapas to the north. With the arrival of the first European empire to land in Odetia in 1516, the Spanish successfully started the colonization of the country with the establishment of the Province of Nueva Andalusia, named after the Spanish region of Andalusia. After constant clashes, Nueva Andalusia fell to British hands in 1633, where the region was taken and renamed to "Colony of Odetia". With the discovery of minerals in the southwestern part of the country in Panuco and Pawnee, and intense agriculture in the Fertilelands region of Dalbiens, Haverrane, and Saint Luke, the Colony of Odetia flourished. In order to extract more resources and plant cash crops, the Atlantic Slave Trade was intensified after its start in the country in the 1530s. After Odetia's independence in 1817, the country struggled with racial and economic issues. Slavery was a major divinding between parts of the country and was a major cause of the Odetian Civil War between 1883 and 1889, with slaveowner's loyalist faction being victorious after the War of Allentown. After the slaveowner's victory, the country became a dictatorship until the assassination of Benjamin Didriksen in 1959. After the dictatorship era of Odetia ended, the country became a high-income developing country, with a high standard of democracy, life, freedom, peacefulness, and liberties. It also joined world organizations such as NAFTA, NATO, OECD, and WTO.

Odetia's economy is both the 16th largest in the world in terms of nominal GDP and GDP PPP, with the United States being its largest economic partner. As a newly industrialized and developing country ranking 54th, very high in the Human Development Index, its large economy and population, cultural influence, and steady democratization make Odetia a regional and middle power which is also identified as an emerging power by several analysts. Odetia's rich cultural and biological heritage, as well as varied climate and geography, makes it a major tourist destination: as of 2023, it was the fourth most-visited country in the Americas, with 16 million international arrivals. However, the country continues to struggle with social inequality and poverty. It ranks rather poorly on Gini index, with a score of 36.0, mainly due to the economic inequality between the southern and northern parts of the country.

Etymology

The name Odetia is believed to be derived from the Odette, an indigenous group that historically inhabited the coastal region surrounding present-day Port Christianna. The Odette tribe, part of the broader Waroid linguistic family, were among the first native groups to make contact with European settlers in the early 16th century. When Spanish colonists established the Provincia de Nueva Andalucía in 1516, they referred to the region informally as "la tierra de los Odete" ("the land of the Odette"), a designation which persisted in local usage. Following the British acquisition of the territory from Spain in 1633, colonial administrators sought to replace Spanish toponyms with Anglicized alternatives as part of a broader effort to assert imperial authority and cultural dominance. The province was officially renamed the Colony of Odetia, a Latinized adaptation of the indigenous ethnonym, thereby institutionalizing the name within the British colonial framework.

After gaining independence from British rule in 1817, the new sovereign state adopted the name Republic of Odetia, formalizing the designation as a national title. The name remained in use until the conclusion of the Odetian Civil War, when the victorious slaveholding loyalist faction, led by General Zachary Polk, restructured the nation under the name Federative Republic of Odetia. In 1958, amid declining popular support and growing international scrutiny, President Benjamin Didriksen initiated a political campaign known as the Campaign of Peace, which aimed to soften the regime's image domestically and abroad. As part of this campaign, Didriksen enacted legislation that restored the country's official name to Republic of Odetia, citing a desire to distance the state from the legacy of civil war and the human rights abuses associated with earlier authoritarian administrations. The change was ratified by executive decree and remains the country's official name in the post-dictatorship era.

History

Main article: History of Odetia

Precolonial Odetia

Main article: Pre-Columbian Odetia

See also: Native Odetians and Lokni Nation

Map of Native Odetian tribes in the 1500s, shortly before the arrival of the Spanish Empire.

Archaeological and ethnohistoric evidence demonstrates that the region now known as Odetia was first inhabited by mobile hunter-gatherer bands as early as the Early Archaic period in 8000 BCE. Over the millennia, these groups adopted horticultural practices, cultivating corn, squash, and beans. By 500 CE, in the Late Woodland period, they had established semi-permanent villages across five distinct cultural provinces: the Coastal Gulf Lowlands, Eastern Plain, Inland Ridge, Northern Woodlands and Southeastern Desert. Radiocarbon dates from shell middens along the southern coast and burned-rock features in upland valley sites confirm a continuous sequence of occupation and land-use intensification through to the 16th century.

By the early 1500s, ethnohistorians estimate that approximately 200,000 to 237,000 indigenous people lived within the modern boundaries of Odetia, distributed among more than two dozen tribal polities. Among the largest were the Lokni (c. 45,000), Sanakisa (c. 30,000), Inib (c. 27,000), and the southern band of the Shoshone (c. 20,000), each centered on fertile river valleys or estuarine plains. Smaller groups, such as the Munnan, Tecotabee, and Chimaticha, numbered between 5,000 and 8,000 inhabitants. Tribal territories were frequently delimited by natural features, most often by rivers, forest ridges, and coastal lagoons and reinforced through seasonal boundary ceremonies. Material culture across Odetia combined locally produced pottery and stone tools with exotic imports obtained via extensive trade networks. Coastal tribes such as the Chinagoo and the Yool exploited marine resources, constructing shell-midden villages, and fashioning tools from conch and oyster shell. Inland groups, however, such as the Lokni and the Morin) quarried chert in the Inland Ridge to manufacture chipped-stone axes, and projectile points. Textiles of hand-spun cotton, ornamental copper beads, and greenstone gorgets recovered from mound burials attest to diplomatic exchanges not only among Odetian tribes but also with neighboring Caribbean societies such as the Mexica, Jaega, and Ais.

Social and political organization took the form of chiefly chiefdoms, in which hereditary leaders maintained authority through control of ritual knowledge and redistribution of surplus crops. Settlements were often nucleated around earthen platform mounds, which served as ceremonial centers and places for communal gatherings. Matrilineal descent governed inheritance of titles and land rights in many eastern polities, whereas patrilineal lineages predominated in western chiefdoms. Intertribal alliances were cemented by arranged marriages, gift exchanges and reciprocal labor networks. Religious life was characterized by animistic world-views and ancestor veneration. Seasonal festivals, such as spring planting rite and autumn harvest ceremonies, were staged at mound centers and included offerings of food, pottery and finely crafted shell ornaments. Ethnographic analogy with Greater Antilles Taíno practices suggests that spirit intermediaries or zemi, and carved wooden idols played a central role in communal worship.

Evidence for ritualised human cannibalism appears sporadically in both archaeological and early colonial accounts. Osteological analyses from the Karpooch burial mound and the Eiken creek site show human bone fragments bearing cut‐marks interpreted as secondary processing of captives during mortuary feasts. Spanish missionary records from the first contact period describe select instances in which enemies taken in warfare were ritually consumed by the victors as part of funerary obligations. By the time of first European contact in the early 16th century, indigenous societies of Odetia had developed highly localized adaptations to coastal, riverine and upland environments, underpinned by complex trade, political and religious institutions. The arrival of Spanish and British explorers shortly thereafter initiated profound demographic and cultural transformations, marking the end of the precolonial era.

Colonial Odetia

The Spanish arriving in what is now Odetia.

Colonial Odetia under British rule.

Colonial architecture in Port Christianna.

The history of modern Odetia begins in 1516 when Spanish explorers first set foot in the region, naming it the "Province of Nueva Andalusia" after the Spanish region. Initially, the province was not settled, but was fully incorporated into the Spanish Empire under the Viceroyalty of New Spain. By the 1540s, the Spanish had not gone deeper into Southern Odetian territory as there was a great resistance from local tribes such as the Odettes. However, the Spanish did solidified their control over Western Odetia, extending their reach from the what is today the state of Rio Grande, Panuco, and Pawnee into Sabine. This expansion led to the use of Native American slaves and Spanish prisoners, who planted cultivated cash crops such as sugarcane and tobacco. By 1599, Spanish colonizers had established the coastal city of Puerto Felipe (now known as Port Christianna), which became the capital and main port of the colony. Unlike in Western Odetia, Puerto Felipe relied on enslaved African labor as its main source of labor for its many plantations.

In 1633, British forces seized control of Puerto Felipe, renaming it to "Port Christianna" and the whole colony as the "Colony of Odetia". The British had long feared the increased Spanish presence over the region, which could undermine their own power over the colonization of the Americas. The British Empire leveraged the colony as a strategic base for naval operations in the Caribbean and swiftly took control of its trade and economy. They introduced new crops and innovative farming methods, further enhancing the colony's agricultural output. The British expansion continued throughout the 1630s and 1640s, with explorations reaching Saint Luke and Saint Johns. In 1633, the first province of Odetia, the Province of Saint Luke, was established, marking the beginning of a more structured colonial administration.

By the 1660s, tensions between the Spanish and the English had reached an all-time high as the Spanish launched campaigns in the Poppings Islands, prompting the English to explore and fortify the mainland of the Poppings Strait. From there, the English had significantly deepened their presence in Odetia, bringing in more African laborers and English settlers into what is now Newlands. This influx led to a rapid population increase and further exploration into regions now known as Haverrane and Dalbiens. The English continued to push eastward in the 1700s, reaching what is now Arthur Baker and establishing a network of forts along the Spanish-English border in Florida.

Conflict between the colonial powers came to a head in the early 18th century. Between 1709 and 1710, Spanish and English troops clashed in the Battle of 100 Days over the Fields region of what is now the state of Rochester. The ensuing peace treaty delineated spheres of control, with the English east of the 92nd meridian west and the Spanish to the west, excluding the Poppings Islands, which still remained under Spanish control. Tensions flared again in 1713 when the Spanish invaded the English sphere of control, igniting a series of battles involving minor French interference. The protracted conflict culminated in the Treaty of San Juan de Río Grande in 1717, where Spain, England, and France agreed to terms that significantly reshaped the colonial landscape. France renounced its claims to the region, while Spain ceded substantial territories to the Colony of Odetia.

From the 1760s to the 1810s, the colony experienced a period of turmoil and growing unrest against British rule. In response, the British government began to gradually grant Odetia more autonomy and home rule, fostering the development of a unique Odetian culture and identity. This period of increased self-governance and nationalistic fervor set the stage for the eventual emergence of an independent Odetian nation.

Antebellum Odetia

People celebrating the declaration of independence of Odetia in 1817.

The Republic of Odetia was formed in 1817 after the colony declared independence from Britain and established its own government. This independence was not recognized until 1819. The support of the local white elite and military played a crucial role in establishing the new government in the newly-created capital city of Saint Johns City, which was changed from Port Christianna as a way to balance power throughout the country, avoiding one region of the country from becoming too powerful.

However, the country faced significant challenges in the following decades as the northern regions of the country, with a largely white population, began to push for the abolition of slavery. The abolitionist movement gained support among the middle class and intellectuals, but faced opposition from the plantation owners in the south and the Church. The tension between the northern and southern regions escalated in 1875 after the riots that occurred in that year as the northern abolitionist movement gained momentum. The southern elite, who feared the loss of their labor force and wealth, armed themselves and prepared for a civil war. In 1877, slavery was officially abolished throughout Odetia, leading to continued unrest and calls for independence in the south, which were mainly to show discontent with the national government rather than to establish a separate state, although a true desire to have full independence did grow during antebellum Odetia.

In order to fulfill the increasing demand for human labor to overcome the scarcity created by the prohibition of slavery, huge amounts of European immigrants start coming into Odetia. They were mainly poor peasants and came from the British Isles, Germany, and Scandinavia.

Odetian Civil War

Painting depicting the Battle of Riverton, the first battle of the Odetian Civil War.

The late 19th century was a tumultuous period in the history of Odetia as the country was wracked by the Odetian Civil War. This conflict, which lasted from 1883 to 1889, was a struggle between pro-slavery southern landowners and anti-slavery northern activists for control of the country. The south, officially called the Federative Republic of Odetia, had a larger population and a more well-equipped military, which ultimately gave them the upper hand in the war. The conflict was marked by significant loss of life, widespread destruction of property, and other devastating consequences. In the end, the south emerged victorious, establishing a dictatorship in the country. The Odetian Civil War had far-reaching impacts, shaping the course of the country's history for decades to come and leaving a lasting legacy on the people of Odetia.

Dictatorship

Main article: Military dictatorship in Odetia

Inicial era

Zachary Polk, Odetia's first dictator. He ruled the country from 1883 to 1885.

In 1890, after the south won the Odetian Civil War, as a way to ensure that former slaveholders could still have cheap, and in many times, free labor, laws enforcing racial segregation were introduced, particularly in the south where a significant percentage of the population was of African descent. Besides ensuring easy manpower, it was also a way to prohibit former slaves from revolting with white abolionists, which could threaten the military junta. These laws restricted the rights and movements of black citizens, enforced separate schools, housing, and public spaces, perpetuating inequality. As a result of northern pressure, starting from 1903, racial segregation started to soften, gradually integrating and granting more rights to black Odetians. During the 1900s to 1910s, Odetia experienced an economic boom due to increased demand for rubber and other natural resources, leading the government to invest in infrastructure and public services. In 1912, with no more need to balace power between the country, the capital was moved back to the south to Port Christianna. When World War I broke out in 1914, Odetia joined the Allies, utilizing its resources and manpower to support the war effort. After the war ended in 1918, the country experienced a post-war boom, and many new industries were established. Soon after, segregation officially ended in the northern states of Rio Grande (banned in 1918), Mississippi (banned in 1918), Mobile (banned in 1918), Panuco (banned in 1919), Derrial (banned in 1919), and Arthur Baker (banned in 1919).

First military junta and Allenist period

The period between 1921 and 1933 marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Odetia. After the death of Eugene Vlasak in 1921, a military junta emerged, marking the beginning of a new era of Odetian history. The dictatorship almost completely abandoned its goal of oppressing black Odetians and instead granted them further rights. This time period was characterized by the dictatorship's aim in building a strong sense of nationalism in Odetia. The dictatorship implemented various measures to instill nationalistic fervor in the citizens of Odetia, such as mandatory military service, the promotion of Odetian culture and history, and the suppression of any political opposition.

Under the military dictatorship, Odetia joined the League of Nations in 1922, marking its entry into the global community of nations. However, the economic hardships of the Great Depression hit the country hard in the 1930s, forcing the government to implement austerity measures to stabilize the economy. The military dictatorship imposed strict economic policies, including budget cuts, currency devaluation, and import tariffs, to revive the Odetian economy. The military dictatorship also implemented measures to strengthen Odetia's national defense capabilities by increasing military spending, expanded its infrastructure, and developing closer ties with other right-wing military regimes in the Americas, such as the Dominican Republic under Rafael Trujillo. The military junta also suppressed any political opposition and imposed strict censorship laws, which made it difficult for dissenting voices to be heard.

During this period, the military dictatorship also embarked on a program of "Odetianization," which aimed to promote the use of the English language and culture over other languages and cultures. This policy was accompanied by the suppression of minority languages and cultures, and the establishment of Odetian cultural institutions and festivals. Despite these measures, the military dictatorship faced opposition from various sectors of Odetian society. Labor unions and left-wing political groups staged protests and strikes against the government's policies, leading to violent clashes between protesters and security forces. The military dictatorship responded with force, and many protesters were arrested, tortured, or disappeared.

Kruegerist period

Ernest Krueger, dictator of Odetia from 1933 to 1942.

Between 1933 and 1942, Odetia was ruled by the dictator Ernest Krueger. Krueger was chosen to become the dictator after becoming a successful military general. Krueger was able to rise to power due to his military prowess and his promises to restore order and prosperity to the country. However, once he gained power, Krueger quickly suppressed civil liberties, imposed strict censorship laws, and heavily controlled the media. Under Krueger's regime, Odetia became a police state, where any dissent was harshly punished. The secret police force, known as the National Agency of Intelligence of Odetia (NAIO), had the authority to arrest and detain anyone who spoke out against the regime.

In 1937, the June Coup Attempt marked a significant event in Odetian history. Anti-dictatorship forces attempted to overthrow the military regime and take control of the country. The coup attempt failed, and the military was able to quash the rebellion. Krueger used this event as a pretext to intensify his crackdown on political opposition. He arrested and executed all individuals who participated in the attempted coup, and many more who were suspected of being involved.

Krueger's regime also enacted policies that discriminated against certain groups in Odetian society. Minority groups, including ethnic and religious minorities, were targeted and subjected to harsh treatment. Krueger saw these groups as potential threats to his regime and sought to suppress them. He also enacted policies that restricted women's rights and freedoms.

Despite Odetia declaring neutrality in World War II, Krueger's regime maintained strong ties with fascist regimes in Europe. There were rumors of Odetian military support for the Axis powers, although there is no concrete evidence of this. During the war, Odetia's economy remained stable, and the country experienced an economic boom as it modernized and rebuilt. However, this economic growth came at the expense of civil liberties and human rights.

The Odetian Renaissance under David Sanders

Between 1942 to 1951, David Sanders ruled the country, starting the period known as the Odetian Renaissance, where Sanders criticized the previous dictator, Krueger, for his cruel reign. Under Sander's leadership, the Odetian censorship started to soften, although it was still present. Some political prisoners were also freed, but opposition to the government was still not fully welcomed.

Under Sanders, Odetia joined the United Nations in 1945 as one of its original members, and in 1946, segregation was banned throughout the country, although discrimination and economic disparities persisted, particularly for the black population. In an attempt to address this issue, Sanders promoted a policy called Racial Harmony, which aimed to stabilize the growing discontent with the dictatorship. However, the policy was superficial and had little impacts in addressing the underlying issues of discrimination and inequality.

During the late 1940s, the government invested heavily in the arts, leading to a cultural and artistic revival. In 1950, a national cultural center was established in Port Christianna. This investment in the arts was part of Sanders' attempt to soften the image of the regime worldwide and win the support of the Odetian people. However, in 1951, a coup occurred that deposed Sanders, who was criticized by the junta that took over the country for his softened regime, which was deemed inappropriate. The coup was marked by violent repression of political opponents, and the country was once again under the control of a hardline dictatorship.

Second junta and Didriksenist period

Benjamin Didriksen, dictator of Odetia from 1955 to 1959.

Main article: Odetia under Didriksen

Main article: Assassination of Benjamin Didriksen

The period between 1951 to 1959 was marked by a repressive regime that saw the suppression of civil liberties and political opposition. After the coup that overthrew David Sanders' softened regime, the military junta, led by General Charles Perry and General Hubert Kendall, took control of the government. The junta again implemented strict measures to suppress any dissenting voices and imposed a police state that greatly curtailed civil rights. Under the guise of maintaining law and order, the junta initiated widespread surveillance of the populace, monitoring citizens' activities, and using the military to carry out extrajudicial killings. The media was tightly controlled, and censorship laws were enforced with extreme brutality. Any criticism of the government was met with harsh retribution, with journalists and intellectuals disappearing without a trace. The junta also carried out massive purges of government officials and military officers, many of whom were accused of being disloyal to the regime. These purges were carried out in secret, with no trials or due process, and many innocent individuals were caught up in the crackdown.

Under Didriksen, the repression only intensified, with him becoming increasingly paranoid and fearful of any perceived threats to its power. In 1957, as protests erupted across the country, Didriksen launched the Campaign of Peace. This campaign was an effort to quell dissent and assert the military's control over the country. The government used brute force to suppress the protests, with many demonstrators being beaten, arrested, or killed. As part of the Campaign of Peace, the government also engaged in a process of historical revisionism, attempting to rewrite the country's past to reflect the new regime's ideology. Cities across the country were renamed to honor military leaders and individuals, such as the renaming of Walker to Vlasak City in Rochester, a nod to Eugene Vlasak, who led Odetia from 1919 to 1921. The name of the country was officially changed back to the "Republic of Odetia" in 1958, the official name of the country before the Civil War. These efforts were intended to reinforce the power of the military and to quell any opposition to Didriksen's regime.

On August 23, 1959, Didriksen was assassinated by a group of rebels in his palace in Port Christianna, thus ending the dictatorship and starting a one-year-long provisional government under George Swanson, who vowed to bring democracy back to Odetia.

Modern Odetia

The Shame Trials took place after the reestablishment of democracy in Odetia.

After the fall of the dictatorship, many places in Odetia were renamed as a result of the demilitarization of the country, which aimed to erase its totalitarian past. In 1960, the country held its first democratic election since 1885 after overthrowing the dictatorship, marking a transition to a more representative government. However, the government continued to have military interference and its opposition to democracy, and as a result, the Era of Tensions started in the southern part of the country, lasting until the 1970s, where constant fighting between the Didriksenites and the government occured. These fights led to civilian deaths and internal migration from the south to the north.

In 1964, the Shame Trials started. They marked the first time that high-ranking officials of the dictatorship were held accountable for their crimes. The trials were held in Port Christianna, which was the seat of the dictatorship's power, and were widely watched both within and outside of Odetia. Many of the officials who were charged during the trials were found guilty and sentenced to lengthy prison terms or, in some cases, execution. The trials were seen as a step towards justice and accountability for the victims of the dictatorship's abuses, and helped to bring about a sense of closure and healing for many Odetians who had suffered under its rule.

In 1968, the government of Odetia began a program of economic modernization and diversification aimed at reducing the country's dependence on natural resources like oil and gas. This led to the development of new industries and an increase in foreign investment. In 1971, Odetia adopted a new flag as a symbol of unity and progress. The 1970s and 1980s saw a population boom in the country due to rising birth rates and increased immigration, leading the government to launch initiatives to address the challenges of rapid population growth, including housing and infrastructure projects.

By the late 1970s, early 1980s, Odetia had become a major player on the global stage, with a growing economy and expanding international influence. The government continued to promote economic growth and stability, while also addressing social and environmental issues. However, the country experienced a period of political instability and a series of corruption scandals by the mid 1980s, prompting the Operation Emerald Cleanse between 1983 and 1986. This led to the impeachment of President Mark Carter, and the rise of his vice, Clyde McCann, to power in 1984. This period of political and economic instability, caused in part by the collapse of global oil prices along with corruption scandals led to the decrease of the Odetia's GDP per capita for 8 years straight, from 8.813,15 USD in 1981 to 7.516,56 USD in 1989.

In the 2000s, Odetia experienced a period of economic growth and prosperity, driven by increased trade and investment. The government launched a series of reforms to further promote growth and stability, including measures to reduce corruption and increase transparency. In 2003, a new constitution was adopted, further solidifying the democratic process and protecting human rights. The 2008 global financial crisis had a major impact on the country, forcing the government to implement austerity measures and reduce social spending.

The government launched a series of economic stimulus measures in 2020 to mitigate the impact of the global downturn and diversify the economy. The country experienced another economic downturn in 2020-2021 due to falling global oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Odetia's economy began to recover in 2022 as global oil prices rebounded and the country's manufacturing and technology sectors continued to grow. The government continued to focus on diversifying the economy and reducing dependence on natural resources. Odetia played a key role in the international community in terms of peacekeeping efforts and humanitarian aid during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

In 2023, Odetia continued its efforts to address social and economic inequality, implementing policies to increase access to education, healthcare, and affordable housing for all citizens. The country also hosted a major international summit to address climate change and promote sustainable development, highlighting its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and invest in renewable energy as a model for other nations to follow.

Geography

Geographical characteristics

Topographic map of Odetia.

Baker Mountains located in Arthur Baker

Odetia is located between latitudes 18° and 30°N, and longitudes 81° and 98°W in the southwestern portion of North America. All of Odetia lies in the North American Plate.

Odetia’s total area is 1,524,886 km² (588,761 sq mi), making it the world's 19th largest country by total area. Its only coastlines are on the Caribbean Sea, in the Atlantic Ocean. Odetia has a vast amount biomes, such as the Silencioso Desert and Farlands in Panuco, Baker Mountains in Arthur Baker, Fertile Lands in Haverrane, Saint Luke and Dalbiens, Lowlands in Saint Johns, Munnan Mountains in Mississippi and Mobile, Rochester Mountains in Pawnee, Rochester, and Panuco, and Fertile Swamps in Haverrane.

Odetia has two main mountain ranges known as Rochester Mountains in the southeastern part of the country and the Derrial Mountains in the middle of the country. Odetia tallest mountain is Peak Baker in Arthur Baker with 5,534 meters (18,156 feet), located in the Baker Mountains section of the Derrial Mountains. Other major mountains in the country are Sanovea Peak in Rio Grande, Taunne Peak in Pawnee, and Chanott Peak in Derrial.

Odetia's most important river is the Saint Luke River, starting in Derrial and draining into the Atlantic Ocean, cutting Port Christianna in half. Odetia also has two major lakes, its largest lake, Sandy Lake, located in Pawnee, and Lake Concord, located in Arthur Baker.

Climate

Modern Köppen climate classification of Odetia

Estimated Köppen climate classification of Odetia in the year of 2100.

The climate of Odetia is quite varied due to the country's size and topography. Tropic of Cancer effectively divides the country into temperate and tropical zones. Land north of the Tropic of Cancer experiences cooler temperatures during the winter months. South of the Tropic of Cancer, temperatures are fairly constant year-round and vary solely as a function of elevation. This gives Odetia a diverse weather system. Maritime air masses bring seasonal precipitation from May until August. Some parts of Odetia, particularly the west near the Silencioso Desert, have a dry climate with only sporadic rainfall, while parts of the tropical lowlands in the south average more than 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of annual precipitation. For example, many cities in the west like Saint Joseph, Alexandria, and Lee experience temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) or more in summer. In the Silencioso Desert per se, temperatures reach 50 °C (122 °F) or more.

In the parts of the country that are located below the Tropic of Cancer, such as Port Christianna, Hope Cape, Saint Paul, Westport, Gunther, and Orange City, temperatures rarely drop below 15 °C (59 °F), even during the winter. However, due to continentalism, some cities below the tropics do not experience a tropical climate, such as Allenburg and Yakason, but a subtropical one instead. Areas above the tropics experience distinct weather patterns. Odetia's coldest city is Hennig, in Derrial, and it has a Dfc climate according to the Köppen Climate Classification. Its average monthly temperatures range from -6.3 °C (20.7 °F) in January to 10.3°C (50.4 °F) in July. Odetia's hottest city in Gunther, in Rochester, and it has a AW climate according to the Köppen Climate Classification. Its average monthly temperatures range from 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) in January to 30.4°C (86.7 °F) in August.

Climate data for Port Christianna
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Daily mean °C (°F)	23.0 (73.4)	23.9 (75)	24.3 (75.7)	26.0 (78.8)	28.0 (82.4)	29.6 (85.3)	29.7 (85.5)	29.9 (85.8)	29.2 (84.6)	27.2 (81)	25.6 (78.1)	23.5 (74.3)	26.7 (80.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	72 (2.83)	45 (1.77)	42 (1.65)	65 (2.56)	103 (4.06)	178 (7.01)	151 (5.94)	177 (6.97)	213 (8.39)	187 (7.36)	109 (4.29)	84 (3.31)	1,426 (56.14)
Source: NACDO (normals 1961-1991)

Climate data for Columbus, RG
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Daily mean °C (°F)	9.1 (48.4)	11.4 (52.5)	16.0 (60.8)	20.6 (69.1)	24.5 (76.1)	27.1 (80.8)	27.9 (82.2)	27.7 (81.9)	27.0 (80.6)	23.8 (74.8)	16.6 (61.9)	11.2 (52.2)	20.2 (68.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	82 (3.23)	92 (3.62)	128 (5.04)	155 (6.1)	149 (5.87)	142 (5.59)	150 (5.91)	132 (5.2)	103 (4.06)	94 (3.7)	83 (3.27)	84 (3.31)	1,394 (54.9)
Source: NACDO (normals 1961-1991)

Climate data for Hennig, DE
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Daily mean °C (°F)	−6.3 (20.7)	−3.2 (26.2)	−0.1 (31.8)	2.1 (35.8)	6.2 (43.2)	9.5 (49.1)	10.3 (50.5)	10.1 (50.2)	8.8 (47.8)	3.9 (39)	−2.6 (27.3)	−6 (21)	2.7 (36.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	60 (2.36)	81 (3.19)	112 (4.41)	143 (5.63)	157 (6.18)	158 (6.22)	143 (5.63)	146 (5.75)	121 (4.76)	85 (3.35)	63 (2.48)	64 (2.52)	1,333 (52.48)
Source: NACDO (normals 1961-1991)

Climate data for Peak Baker, AB
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Daily mean °C (°F)	−11.9 (10.6)	−11 (12)	−9.9 (14.2)	−8.4 (16.9)	−7.9 (17.8)	−6.9 (19.6)	−6.3 (20.7)	−6 (21)	−7.9 (17.8)	−9.9 (14.2)	−11.3 (11.7)	−12.2 (10)	−9.1 (15.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	27 (1.06)	25 (0.98)	27 (1.06)	28 (1.1)	32 (1.26)	35 (1.38)	38 (1.5)	39 (1.54)	30 (1.18)	27 (1.06)	21 (0.83)	22 (0.87)	351 (13.82)
Source: NACDO (normals 1961-1991)

Government and politics

Main article: States of Odetia

Main article: Demographics of Odetia

Odetia is a federal republic of 14 states and the free and independent city of Port Christianna, its capital. Citizens of the states are also governed by counties, which are administrative divisions of the states, which in turn, are further divided into cities. Every person born in the country is granted citizenship, thus, Odetia has jus soli laws. Odetia also has Indian Reservations in order to promote Native American culture in the country, although they are not fully independent from the state that they are in, they have a high level of autonomy.

States of Odetia.

Name	Capital	Area (km²)	HDI (2022)	Population (2024 estimate)	Population growth (2024 estimate)	Density (km²) (2024 estimate)
Rio Grande	Columbus	163,393.50	0.863	8,438,503	0.70%	51.65
Mississippi	Newark	129,040.24	0.812	5,015,064	-0.19%	38.86
Mobile	Mobile City	103,611.35	0.845	3,029,911	-0.02%	29.24
Panuco	Saint Joseph	181,909.96	0.846	6,562,195	0.15%	36.07
Sabine	Edwards City	127,407.20	0.888	2,500,145	0.64%	19.62
Derrial	Princetown	150,017.76	0.909	1,647,483	1.24%	10.98
Arthur Baker	Baker	84,585.76	0.887	1,390,293	0.64%	16.44
Pawnee	Lingswan	111,660.38	0.843	3,564,575	0.26%	31.92
Rochester	Gunther	151,076.24	0.864	6,031,599	0.44%	39.92
Dalbiens	Greenfields	70,030.02	0.812	2,963,438	0.22%	42.32
Haverrane	Saint Paul	41,630.55	0.900	8,433,589	0.26%	202.58
Saint Luke	Hope Cape	17,704.65	0.867	4,930,733	0.18%	278.50
Port Christianna	Port Christianna	1,167.71	0.928	2,588,200	0.57%	2,216.47
Saint Johns	Saint Johns City	103,437.53	0.882	6,905,385	0.31%	66.76
Newlands	West River	88,212.66	0.856	4,067,587	0.52%	46.11

The Odetian constitution serves as the country's supreme legal document. The Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the federal government and its relationship with the individual states, counties, and cities. The current constitution was written in 2003 and has been amended three times, one in 2005 to add abortion as a constitutional right, one in 2010 to legalize homosexual marriages and one in 2017 to restrict capital punishment.

Odetia has effectively been under a two-party system since the reestablishment of democracy in the country in 1960. The two main parties in the country are Unity, which is left-leaning and Nationalists, which is right-leaning. Other minor parties in the country are Green Odetia, All-Odetian Party, and Farmer's Movement.

Federal government

Party affilitation within Odetian districts

   Nationalists stronghold

   Nationalists inclination

   Nationalists tilt

   Unity stronghold

   Unity inclination

   Unity tilt

The federal government comprises three branches, which are headquartered in Port Christianna and regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the Constitution.

Legislative: The bicameral Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the federal government.

Executive: The president is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto legislative bills before they become law (subject to congressional override), and appoints the members of the Cabinet (subject to Senate approval) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.

Judicial: The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the president with Senate approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional.

The lower house, the House of Representatives, has 247 voting members, each representing a congressional districts for a four-year term. House seats are apportioned among the states by population. Each state then draws single-member districts to conform with the census apportionment.

The upper house, the Senate, has 30 members with each state having two senators, elected at large to four-year terms. The Senate is unique among upper houses in being the most prestigious and powerful portion of the country's bicameral system.

The president serves a four-year term and may be elected to the office no more than two times consecutively, although multiple terms, if not consecutively, is permitted. The president is elected by direct vote, if no one achieves 50% or more in the first round of the presidential election, then a second round is to be schedule with the two most voted individuals. The Supreme Court, led by the chief justice of the Odetia, has seven members, who serve a twenty-year term.