Erie Coast

{{Nation infobox
 * name = Erie Coast
 * capital = Monroe
 * id = 319008
 * flag = None official as of yet.
 * image_symbol =
 * symbol_type = *What is this of (Seal, Coat of arms, ect.)
 * motto = "With Freedom and Liberty come Power and Success"
 * anthem = No official anthem as of 4/10.
 * image_map = *image to your nations map (USWMap.jpg)
 * formationdate = 04/10/2009
 * alliance = NPO Applicant
 * allianceflag = *Custom3.png*
 * team = Red
 * languages = English
 * government = Republic
 * yourwikiausername = Deamon420
 * image_ruler = *Image of your leader (MarioRuler.png, etc.)
 * religion = None (Secular state, religious freedom granted)
 * currency = Dollar
 * statisticsdate= 4/10/2009
 * yourrank = #27,719
 * infra = 11.00
 * tech = 3.50
 * litrate = N/A
 * taxrate = 15%
 * landarea = 24.321 mile diameter.
 * nationalstrength = 81.300
 * totalpop = 171
 * civilians = 131
 * soldiers = 40 (43)
 * income = Gross income
 * natlresources = CoalGold
 * connectedresources =

Foundation
In early 2009, an uprising started in the lower area of Michigan around the Monroe Area. This uprising spread through the area, eventually bringing the coastal area of Southeastern Michigan to Anarchy. The leader of the this uprising, called Deamon Cohln by his supporters with his birth name unknown, suggested the rural area form it's own republic. On April 10th, 2009, the Republic of the Erie Coast signed it's Intent of Secession from the Union, thus breaking away from it's home country.

Government
The government of the Erie Coast is a Democratic Republic with massive personal freedoms. Every 4 years the entire government is put up for election. It's unicameral house currently has only a 10 person council with the Lead Councilman Deamon Cohln as it's chairman. Currently, all branches of the government are controlled by the Council.

A judicial branch exists with 4 judges presiding over any dispute brought in by it's members.

Marijuana Economy
Lead Councilman Deamon Cohln originally thought of the idea of the Republic of the Erie Coast while on a particularly intense trip on Marijuana. Currently, 80% of the nation cultivates the plant for their own use and a tourism industry of pot-enthusiasts are taking trips to the small coastal nation as their is no laws on the drug.