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Nation Name (Longest Official Form): Socialist Republic of Matinenda
Nation Name (Native Form): Matinenda
National Anthem: Matinenda: The Brave and Grand





National Motto: "Help Those Who'd Help You."
Capital: Venitilli
Government: Democratic-Socialism
Head(s) of State: Joseph Hasfaben
Official Languages: English, French, Italian
Population: 4,146,674
Religion: Christian (56%) Protestant (27%) Atheist (10%) Jewish (2%) Other (5%)

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Climate:

GDP (PPP) 2010 estimate
- Total: $115.410 billion
- Per capita: $28,717

HDI: 0.948
Drives on the: Right
Internet TLD: .mat
Telephone Code: 435

History:

The history of the Mediterranean Island Nation of Matinenda reads more like that children’s game of “Hot Potato,” than that of a country. The island has changed hands frequently in its long history, with each occupation etching its mark into the culture of these fine people.
In the years before Matinenda even had a name, there had always been a question of to whom exactly the island belonged. It seemed that that question had been answered when The Roman Empire decreed dominion over the Mediterranean isle in around 12 BC. Its possession was once again up for grabs when the Western Half of the Roman Empire fell. The battle for control of Matinenda continued for 76 years until the Eastern half of the Roman Empire, or the Byzantine Empire, fell. After the Byzantine fall 903 years after Matinenda was claimed by the former East Rome, they were left on their own for a span of 342 years.
Culture was enhanced and traditions were established, but soon enough in 1795 France annexed the island and again the Matinendans lost their independence. Although that all changed, when the Treaty of Paris was signed, and the island was given to England as part of the treaty deal. Matinenda finally became independent again for the first time in 109 years after England no longer saw any purpose of keeping the island and granted the Matinendans their independence.
The island was at first was named: "The Democratic Island of Matinenda". During World War I, Matinenda had a problem of its own civil unrest. In 1916, rebels in the West wanted to secede from the Eastern Democratic half and become a communist nation, and after three long years of a hard fought civil war, Matinenda became whole again under a Democratic form of government.
After the war, and the reunification of the nation, the war ravaged nation needed symbol to show its new found unity and purpose. A national anthem was commissioned. Matinenda: The Brave and Grand would become a song that all Matinendans could hear and their hearts would fill with pride for the nation they fought for thousands of years to be able to call their own.
Another history shaping event was the Great Drought of 1932. In 1932, a massive heat wave tortured the island, and when it seemed it couldn’t get any worse, there was no rain, not a drop. People were forced to stay home due to the heat being too intense for what they were used to. It got as hot as 40*C in the day and 25*C at night. The government went from Capitalist to Democratic-Socialist in a last ditch effort to save the economy after the drought and heat wave took its toll. The economy did rebound again in 1940; however Matinenda remained a Democratic-Socialist nation.
During WWII, Matinenda was briefly occupied by Fascist Italy, led by Benito Mussolini. The Island nation received Allied aid which helped the Matinendan Army finish them off to reclaim their independence for the last time.
After World War II Matinenda went into a Nationalist Age for about 17 years. Joy and love for the country prevailed and a new National Anthem was commissioned. Sébrène l’Orient, of Ascadylea wrote a new version of Matinenda: The Brave and Grand. This version captured the soul and vision of the Matinendan people. This new version has remained the anthem of the proud people to this day.
After the end of the Nationalist Age things settled down for forty years until America was attacked by the Taliban and the World Trade Center fell. Even though Matinenda didn’t have relations with America, they were angered that anyone would do something so cruel and take so many lives. So Matinenda joined the War on Terror until 2004 when Matinenda lost the hope of terror being wiped out of the Middle East, and they pulled out to pursue more successful endeavors , and focus of matters that were more important to the nation.
In 2010, Matinenda had hopes to join the AIN for diplomatic hopes. Matinenda was accepted as an Observer Nation, and is currently applying for a more permanent position. Which was granted on a 15-1 majority vote.




Some simple houses beside the simple streets.


A heart softening view of what Matinenda has to offer.


Another view of Matinenda's beauty.


More sets of houses beside some crops that shape Matinenda's food
supply and economy.


A beautiful and grand view of some Mediterranean houses.


Houses for the Low and Middle Class. On the bottom left their are some
shops that also benefit the economy.


(Upper Middle) Some rich houses next to the poorer houses (Middle)


A High Class house owned by a citizen that made an honest living to make their money.


A close-up view of one of the many houses and streets in this great country.

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:?: Wishes to have better relations with these countries.


Alelantis
Arcacia
Antarida
Ascadylea :?:
Atlantic Federation :?:
Bangorai'
Calaré
Cattala :?:
Corraile
Fairview
Follomer
Fornax
Galbadia :?:
Hiigara :?:
Hypertrophy
Illu'a :?:
Insulo :?:
Karasem
Linktoria
Llithustania :?:
Lower Columbia :?:
Lycanthia
New Altai
Oksaine
Onubis Federation
Posillipo :?:
Roumeli :?:
Sarnia Islands
Shushtrepistaz :?:
Shuto Empire :?:
Syldavia :?:
Tirnreich
Tongolia
Uroboria
South Uroboria

Replies:

StanislavSoltys: We will discuss such when the Embassy is completed. You will be notified when it's ready.
Huston: We accept your invitation with honor. President Joesph Hasfaben will attend.

ForthWall: Matinenda would like to make a trade circle between Matinenda, Shushtrepistaz, Okstaine, and Lower Columbia.
woodb3kmaster: Joesph Hasfaben has accepted your offer and wishes to discuss the trade circle proposed by Matinenda.
Dryan: We would like to invite your leader to Matinenda sometime in February. I have my embassy ready but I'm using it for my CJ. I'm either releasing it tomorrow or Saturday. Maybe tomorrow because it's my birthday on that day.

MiguelLeal: Matinenda has agreed and invites your leader to discuss relations.
Dryan: We will be seeing you on the 27th.

Thank you, and we will look forward to having a meeting in the forward days

-- Yoshi Sakurma, President of Shushtrepistaz

You have not answered our Alternative energy deal, I hope your answer will be one which we will both enjoy

-- Kevin Cordon, VP of European Market (Shushtrepistaz Energy)

Fairview is greatful to start the discussions.

This Friday 22:00 London Time in Skype. Just give me your name in Skype.

woodb3kmaster: Thanks, he hopes so too.
ForthWall: We would like to participate in your Alternate Energy deal. In Deliterri we have Wind Towers, but outside the capital we use Oil Plants.
MiguelLeal: Charles (Chuckem) We will attend.

JJ: Joesph Hasfaben has asked if January 29th was ok for the Queen to come.

Great, Joesph will see you there.

Wind Power Deal by Shushtrepistaz has been cut. Money will not be paid due to no finding of 650 million to be paid if the deal was cut. Paranoia of another unfair deal will prevent trade systems with Matinenda from occurring. A copy of the Skype chat has been copied and saved and will be used against them if needed.

Wind Power does exist in Matinenda, but only in the capital and in few other areas. Hydroelectric is to be started but with no ones help.