Republic of the Seven States

Republic of the Seven States (RSS) is a nation composed of seven formerly independent states who chose to band together during a resource shortage and the ensuing territorial dispute, rather than go to war, in the mid-1700s. Because of this, unity and perseverance are common themes in RSS culture, mirroring "freedom" in the real-world USA.

The states are more distinct and separate than those of the USA, but with with unrestricted trade and travel between all of them. A closer analog to this might be the European Union.

Economy
RSS economy is best described as mixed-syndicalist, businesses being worker-owned cooperatives with a heavy state-planned component.

Yukodra
Situated to the far north and is a rough analog to Canada, with the busy metropolis of Veronto to its east

Cal'jing
Sitting to the west, culturally influenced by immigrants and settlers from the far eastern countries, Chang'an in particular. Home to West Capital City, Baljong City, and West Beach.

Central Union
One of the three states sharing Tricapital City, the Republic's capital and one of its largest cities. Roughly analogous to parts of Canada and the American northeast. Is also home to the city of Fravulle and its surrounding chilly coastal offshoots.

Ravana
Situated below Central Union, Ravanna is one of the three states sharing Tricapital City, and is analogous to the American midwest. It's the home of Crystal City, a shining (albeit a touch seedy) metropolis in the vast desert.

Carovile
Sits to the east and is an analog to the American east coast, though the further south one goes the closer it becomes to the Gulf Coast states. One of the three states sharing Tricapital City, and home of the futuristic Gulf City and the somewhat backwater South Sunset Island, Maxine's home turf.

Guadexas
Sits to the south, analog to Texas and Mexico.

Cobura
Sits to the southeast, analog to the Caribbean countries. Home of bustling port and tourist destination Port Cavaal.