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Commonwealth of Columbia

 * Government: Federal presidential republic
 * Military Abolition Crisis: Starting on June 19th, a new wave of protests occur in several Columbian cities. The most notable protests occur in Victoria and Kelowna. On June 29th, Cascadian Party leader Charles Engels issues a statement describing President Angelina Maas as a 'mentally ill communist psychopath'. On July 2nd, Commonwealth Party leader Edward Lighten calls for a plebiscite on the military abolition question. He also advices President Maas to file a lawsuit against Engels. On July 4th, Lighten states that 'a parliament shall be elected'. On July 11th, it is announced that a military abolition referendum will be held on October 11th, 2062. The legislative elections are scheduled for December 28th, 2062.
 * Military Abolition Bill referendum: On October 11th, 2062, a plebiscite on the Military Abolition Bill was held. In a close call, 54.9% voted in favor of abolition of the military. In a victory speech, President Maas stated that 'the people of Columbia have spoken. And they have spoken in favor of a peaceful world'.
 * 2062 Columbian legislative elections: On December 28th, 2062, elections to the Senate and the House of Commons were held in Columbia. Reconstruction won 18 Senate seats and 33 HoC seats. Commonwealth won 23 Senate seats and 40 HoC seats. Cascadian won 9 Senate seats and 27 HoC seats. On December 31st, 2062, the Commonwealth Party announced that it will support the governing Reconstruction Party in Parliament.
 * Military: 
 * Active Personnel: 50
 * Reserve Personnel: 5,000
 * Naval Vessels: 99
 * Airplanes: 0
 * Economy: Columbia's economy is based primarily on oil and natural gasses, as Columbia is a leading provider of these resources.
 * Diplomacy: 
 * Alberta: You have many military airplanes but no access to sea, so how about a deal? Your air force (or a part of your air force, your call) shall protect Columbian airspace. In return, we will give your army the privilege to pass through Columbian territory. You can also establish a naval base in Victoria and Prince Rupert.
 * Events:
 * CAR007 Crash Investigation: The Columbian Aviation Inspection Board (CAIB) reveals that technical failure was the cause of the crash of Columbair Flight 007. The aircraft crashed in a building while on final approach for landing at Victoria Int'l Airport, resulting in 199 deaths.