Broadshore

Broadshore, officially the Commonwealth of Broadshore, is a city-state in the central Pacific. With a territory comprising 175 square kilometers, Broadshore lies in a temperate climate region with a predominantly flat terrain.

It is a sizeable, superbly developed, and ancient nation at 1159 days old with citizens primarily of Mixed ethnicity who follow mixed religions. Its technology is first rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Broadshore work diligently to produce Iron and Gems as tradable resources for their nation. It is a mostly neutral country when it comes to foreign affairs. It will usually only attack another nation if attacked first. When it comes to nuclear weapons Broadshore will not research or develop nuclear weapons. Plans are on the way within Broadshore to open new rehabilitation centers across the nation and educate its citizens of the dangers of drug use. Broadshore allows its citizens to openly protest their government, even if it means violence. It has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country they will have to become citizens first. Broadshore believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizen's 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. The government of Broadshore will trade with any other country regardless of ethical consequences.

Geography
Broadshore occupies a small part of the Hawaiian archipelago in the central Pacific.

Located just 21 degrees north of the equator, Broadshore has a tropical wet and dry climate with a distinctive dry season. Moderated by its mid-ocean location, Broadshore's climate is characterized by low precipitation, uniform temperature and abundant sunshine.

The hottest months are generally August and September, with average temperatures ranging from 24°C to 28°C throughout the year. Broadshore receives very little rainfall during the summer dry season, with most percipitation occuring during the winter months of October through March. Annual average precipitation is 460mm, with an average of 270 sunny days and 98 wet days a year.