United Great Lakes

The United Great Lakes or (UGL) is nation created by Finn Mapper. It appears in 2nd episode of Future of North America. United Great Lakes is a federal republic consisting of four states. The 4 states are in North America, between Ontario, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Charlginia and New York. The Capital of United Great Lakes is called Detroit.

Revolution
The idea for United Great Lakes started in Michigan in 2041. There was some nationalists who wanted that the whole Great Lake's people are one nation. That idea spread all over the Great Lakes. Later, nationalists declared war to their leaders. Nationalists took over Michigan. Then they helped nationalists of Wisconsin. Then they took over Toronto and last, they took Supronia. All leaders surrendered and escaped. (Canadians to Canada, Americans went to Illinois and Minnesota).

One nation
In 28th November United Great Lakes gain independence. The Flag was made by Michigans. Coat of Arms was made by Canadians. One man, Ed Coleman composed the National Anthem,"Land for Lakes". First Parliamentary elections held in 5th January 2042. First Prime Minister, Lenny Harris was selected. Presidential elections was held in 7th January. Ryan Scott, man from Toronto won it and became the First President of United Great Lakes.

Demographics
The population of United Great Lakes is currently about 25,500,000. The largest cities are Toronto, Detroit and Milwaukee.

Language
The official language of United Great Lakes is English. But in United Great Lakes, they have different dialects. They have American English, Canadian English and mixture of those two: Canerican English. There are also some Indians with their own languages and some French speaking from Canada.

Religions
United Great Lakes is religion-free country. You can be part of any religion that you support. The largest religion in UGL is Christianity with 85%. 80% of Christianity are Lutherism, and 20% are Catholic, who mostly live in Supronia. The 14% are Atheism, and 1% is other religions such like Islam or Buddhism.

Lake Tower
The Lake Tower (Form. CN Tower) is a 553.33 m-high (1,815.4 ft) concrete communications and observation tower in Downtown Toronto. Built on the former Railway Lands, it was completed in 1976, becoming the world's tallest free-standing structure and world's tallest tower at the time. It held both records for 34 years. It is now the 4th tallest tower in the world and remains the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere, a signature icon of Toronto's skyline, and a symbol of Toronto (state), attracting more than two million international visitors annually.



Crystal Tower
Crystal Tower, known as Crystal of Detroit is a skyscraper in Detroit, Unted Great Lakes. It is the tallest man-made structure in the world, standing at 930.2 m. Construction began on 12th February 2059, with the exterior of the structure completed on 2nd November 2065. The building officially opened on 28th November 2065. The tower's architecture was performed by Finn Smith. Crystal Tower is the most popular attraction in United Great Lakes. There are more than six million international visitors annually.

Transport
In United Great Lakes, you can travel with many vehicles. You can take cruises or ferrys in the Lakes, you can take a train, you can travel by airplane or just drive with car. In big cities, you can use public transport (like Metro's etc.) If you want to go to foreign countries, you will need a passport.

Cars
UGL has really good Highways all around the country. There are also lot of Routes, which are near of the Lakes. These highways are called Lake Routes.



Airlines
An Official Airline of United Great Lakes is called Great Lakes Air. It has large fleet.

Relations
United Great Lakes has signed three alliances with another nations. UGL also belongs to MG7, what is an economical organization between seven nations.

Geography
United Great Lakes is located in North America, around the Great Lakes. United Great lakes has four states. The Capital of united Great Lakes is called Detroit.

Lakes
Of course, in UGL they have a lot of lakes. The most popular lakes are the Great Lakes. Great Lakes  Other lakes 
 * Lake Michigan
 * Lake Superior
 * Lake Huron
 * Lake Ontario
 * Lake Erie
 * Lake Nipigon
 * Lake Simcoe
 * Lake St Clair