Persephone is the country that lays off to the east of Olmonion, 1253 kilometers away from its shores and 2572 kilometers from Atmore. Persephone is an island, having been created by the three volcanoes above and below its surface. The volcanoes have created a large land, a few small islands surrounding its coast. The land is grassy green, full of valleys spanning across the country. The trees dot a long in small sections across the valleys, the trucks thick and older in life, branches spreading from the trucks and creating the thickness in the leaves. Low mountains spread wide across and up in the country, rivers flowing through the mountains and leading out. The mountains hold the volcanoes, dormant from the years past. Persephone is located above the equator, keeping the temperature at a comfortable 23 degrees Celsius and at 15 degrees Celsius during the colder months.<br/><br/>Persephone holds people of all races, blacks and whites dot the land, though the natives do not have brown colored eyes, holding true even in the difference of skin tone. The people of Persephone hold true to meditation and calmness of the mind which has led to a stronger relationship with themselves as well as others. This has also led to small abilities that have been gained by people over the years. Not all are dedicated and it is believed the abilities have been gained from the rare Maux Gem; one that has only been discovered on Persephone. Some Persephonians have gained healing abilities while others have learned tricks of the light, though all are used in the likes of helping others and are usually used in the confides of the country. This has made the knowledge more private, though some neighboring countries have learned the effects; it has not spread throughout the many nations, leaving the growing want for the abilities minimal.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Politics</span><br/>The country is kept in order by Queen Christine; she bears no children, though is sisters to the two duchesses. The country and its people are peaceful by nature, taking part in having fairness for others and the other countries on the planet. This has led to an open border system, welcoming people in with open arms, though keeping mindful by preforming security checks before new immigrants move into the country.<br/><a class="postlink" href="http://cristimoise.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/12ashford-castle-cong-ireland.jpg">Castle1</a><br/><a class="postlink" href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Ashford_Castle_640x480.jpg">Castle2</a><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ashford.ie/upload/slide_images/exterior1.jpg">Castle3</a><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Religion</span><br/>The majority of Persephonians believe in co-existing, peace, and meditation. Immigrants that do come with faith are accepted and this will sometimes lead to many others across the country believing there is a deity, though usually in the aspect that he/she does not interfere with human affairs.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Military</span><br/>105 years prior, Persephone failed in a war, leading them afterward to be forced to be without a military from their previous actions. 16 years prior to present time the military was reinstated, though the Persephonians believe to only have one for â€˜just in caseâ€™ purposes, feeling that being without one has led to a greater life. This has them left with a small military and no navy, as they have relied on other countries for protection. No one is drafted in the military, though woman and fight alongside men if they have proven themselves.<br/><a class="postlink" href="http://thebestparts.net/2012/04/06/sig-sauer-p226-full-size-9mm-pistol/">Military Gun1</a><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://willytownairsoft.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=71660001">Military Gun2</a><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://www.army.mod.uk/images/general-content/newuniform.jpg">Military Uniform</a><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Lifestyle/Culture</span><br/>There are equal rights between men and women; though hitting a woman, for example, is still wrong, as they are usually weaker in nature. Most everyone is open and accepting towards other people and there is no right to bear arms amoung the general population. Poverty is a part of the country, though the majority of the low income people do not work, though continue to complain.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Economy </span><br/>Persephone has a communist-based economy, where money goes to the country and is distributed fairly, though the people are not greedy and the idea of fair distribution is not a concern. The rich get taxed higher as their income increases, while middle class gets taxed accordingly. Miners, for example, get paid well as their job requires a difficult effort. The country owns all businesses, though as the business grows and gains more customers, the â€˜ownerâ€™ gains much more income. Land can be owned, and is usually owned by farmers, though they are also paid by the country. The currency is pentagonal shaped bronze coins that have the same figured hole in the inside. The price changes as the size of the coin grows large, leaving four sizes to chose from. The coin is also the shape of the insignia and is shown in the middle of the flag.<br/><a class="postlink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S3WtJYgy1Q">National Anthem</a><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Resources </span><br/>Persephone majorly exports iron and metals and gains much protection from other militaries for the trade. The country is also abundant in fruits, though only the neighboring countries tend to buy, including Atmora and Olmonion, though The Petrolis Confederacy tends to use fruit of its own. For high buyers Persephone exports a rare gem, the<a class="postlink" href="http://astrovasturemedies.com/products/154-yellow-sapphire-gemstone-jupiters-gem-stone-pukhraj-yellow-sapphires-from-ceylone-yellow-sapphires.aspx">Maux Gem</a>that has so far only been discovered upon the island. It is yellow in color and is believed to have been made from the volcano and water over time. Persephoneâ€™s largest export is medicine, as that is their main talent, exporting many medications and health related items (i.e. stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs)<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Health</span><br/>Health insurance is a monthly rate depended upon household size and everything is covered. The main focus on Persephone is health technology and many people around the world travel to get care from the doctors located on the island.