Artika

Nation Information
Artika is a very large and new nation at 9 days old with citizens primarily of Caucasian ethnicity whose religion is Christianity. It is a backwards nation when it comes to technology and many refer to it unkindly as a 'Third World Nation'. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Artika work diligently to produce Lead and Pigs as tradable resources for their nation. It is a very passive country when it comes to foreign affairs and has no interests in war. Artika is currently researching nuclear technology for the use of nuclear power plants but believes nuclear weapons should be banned. The military of Artika has been positioned at all border crossings and is arresting all drug traffickers. Artika allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to monitor things and arrest lawbreakers. It has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country they will have to become citizens first. Artika believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizens right to speak freely about their government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Artika will trade with other nations with questionable ethical treatment of their citizens but prefers to keep such trade agreements a secret.