theReturner started a thread a while back where you make your own countries to create an alternate world. Well, that thread is done (it is now a map game), so now I'm starting a new one.
Rules:
-All countries must make up ONE world. You can't have the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths, the Serbian Empire, AND the Yugoslav fascist state all on top of each other.
-The smaller the better. It's better to leave room for diverse nations than to create a massive empire that spans Africa, Asia, and North America.
-Give enough facts and stats so people can tell what kind of place it is.
-Flags etc. are welcome but not required.
-Please explain what it includes to the point where one can draw it on the map of the world. For example: OTL Venezuela, Colombia, and eastern Panama.
-For now, only create present-day countries.
-Feel free to create multiple countries.
-Feel free to mention mysterious things that people can expand on later, like "since the Tibetan Civil War of 1972" or countries, like the "United Grand Empire"
-Have fun.
I will start:
Republic of Luanda and Cabinda
Commonly known as: Luanda, Luanda and Cabinda
Capital: Luanda city
Population: 4,293,242
Currency: Southern African Dollar
Major languages: Portuguese, Kongo
Major religions: Christianity, Islam, native religions
In existence: since 1992
Territory: the stretch of land between Luanda and Cabinda
History: When the Portuguese empire split up in 1992, all of its colonies became independent. Unlike most African countries, Luanda is not well-off. In 2001 it fought a massive war with a nearby country, causing it to lose half of its territory. Now, wealthier African countries are helping Luanda recover with vital support.