Cascadea

Cascadean Federation Tłʼiishí Hónáánááná Tʼáá Hwiihwihgo (Navajo) Federación Cascadeana (Spanish)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto:  No One Left Behind (English)
Anthem:  Harmony of Our Land (English)
Capital	Victoria
Largest city	San Francisco Los Angeles Vancouver Las Vegas
Official languages	English Spanish Navajo
Ethnic groups	43% Non-hispanic whites 15% Latin American 12% Pacific Islanders/Asian 8% Native American 7% Hispanic whites 15% Others
Demonym(s)	Cascadean
Government	Parliamentary Republic
• President	Alwin Sherif
• Prime Minister	Hector Paguio
Legislature	National Congress
Independence from United States and Canada
• North American Civil War	14 March 2037
• Annexation of former Canadian Territories (after the Great Invasion)	26 June 2045
Area
• Total	4,756,649 km2 (1,836,552 sq mi) (7th)
• Water (%)	30.6
Population
• July 2056 estimate	57,387,246 (23th)
• 2054 census	56,897,226
• Density	67.8/km2 (175.6/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2055 estimate
• Total	$4.69 trillion
• Per capita	$81,727
GDP (nominal)	2055 estimate
• Total	$5.39 trillion
• Per capita	$93,806
Gini (2054)	0.235 low
HDI (2054)	0.936 very high
Currency	Cascadean Dollar (CSD)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+9 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Driving side	right
Calling code	+9
Internet TLD	.cs

Cascadean Federation or commonly called Cascadea (IPA: [ˈkæskeɪdiə]) is a country located in the western region of North America. It encompasses a diverse landscape, encompasses from the arid desert in the southern part of Nevada to the subarctic forest in Columbia. It is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, including the iconic Rocky Mountains. Cascadea's unique geography ranges reflecting the rich diversity of its climate and ecosystems.

The nation was established as a result of the North American Civil War and the Great Invasion of Earth, which led to the secession of western states and provinces from Canada and the United States. Its capital city, Victoria, is located centrally within the region, serving as a hub of government, commerce, and culture.

Cascadea's official language is English, Spanish, and Navajo. Its currency is the Cascadean Dollar (CSD). The nation boasts a population of approximately 57.4 million people and a per capita GDP of around $93,800 (PPP), making it a prosperous and economically stable country.

The country's flag features a distinctive design with colors that symbolize its unique geography and cultural heritage. Cascadea is governed as a parliamentary republic, with elected representatives responsible for its administration. It is known for its commitment to environmental conservation, renewable energy, and progressive policies.

Cascadea's rich cultural tapestry reflects the heritage of indigenous peoples, as well as the contributions of immigrants from around the world. The nation takes pride in its educational institutions, cultural festivals, and natural landmarks, making it a vibrant and thriving society.

Etymology

The term "Cascadea" is derived from the geographical region known as "Cascadia", which encompasses a substantial portion of western North America, extending from the northern tip of Nevada desert up to Yukon territory.

The name "Cascadia" itself has a historical origin dating back to the existence of Cascades Rapids during the Astor Expedition. Although, the earliest documented use of this term for the mountain range can be traced to 1825 in the writings of the botanist David Douglas. It wasn't until the early 1900s, when John Jacob Astor began to explore the region that the term began to gain prominence and is used to refer the broader region of the mountain range.

Geography

Geology

Cascadea's territory covers a large area that spans from Sonora to Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Columbia. It covers the entire watershed of the Columbia River and the Cascade Range, as well as the associated ocean and seas out to the continental slope.

The geology of Cascadea is characterized by the interaction of the North American Plate and the Juan de Fuca Plate, which form the Cascadia subduction zone. This zone is a 960 km (600 mi) fault that lies about 112-160 km (70-100 mi) off the Pacific Shore. It is capable of producing 9.0+ magnitude earthquakes and tsunamis that could reach 30m (100 ft). The last major earthquake in this zone occurred in 1700 and was recorded by oral traditions of various First Nations groups.

The subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate under the North American Plate also creates volcanic activity along the Cascade Range, which includes volcanoes such as Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, Mount Shasta, and Crater Lake. These volcanoes are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and have erupted periodically throughout history, producing lava flows, pyroclastic flows, ash clouds, and lahars. The volcanoes also influence the climate and ecology of Cascadea by creating rain shadows and providing habitats for diverse flora and fauna.

The rocks of Cascadea are mainly composed of igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks. The igneous rocks are mostly volcanic in origin and include basalt, andesite, dacite, rhyolite, and tuff. The metamorphic rocks are mostly formed by regional metamorphism during subduction and include schist, gneiss, slate, marble, and quartzite. The sedimentary rocks are mostly deposited by rivers, lakes, glaciers, and oceans and include sandstone, shale, limestone, conglomerate, and coal.

The tectonic forms of Cascadea are mainly influenced by the subduction zone and the associated crustal deformation. The most prominent tectonic features are the Coast Ranges, which are uplifted blocks of accreted terranes that form a series of parallel ridges along the coast; the Willamette Valley, which is a forearc basin that lies between the Coast Ranges and the Cascade Range; the Cascade Range itself, which is a volcanic arc that marks the location of the subducting plate; and the Columbia Plateau, which is a large basaltic plateau that covers parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada.

The volcanic forms of Cascadea are mainly related to the Cascade Range and its eruptions. The most common volcanic forms are stratovolcanoes (or composite volcanoes), which are steep-sided cones that consist of alternating layers of lava and pyroclastic material; shield volcanoes, which are broad domes that consist of fluid lava flows; cinder cones, which are small cones that consist of loose volcanic fragments; lava domes, which are mounds of viscous lava that form near volcanic vents; calderas (or volcanic craters), which are large depressions that form by collapse or explosion of a volcano; and volcanic fields (or monogenetic fields), which are areas with numerous small volcanoes that erupt only once or a few times.

The hydrology of Cascadea is mainly influenced by the precipitation patterns and the topography of the region. The precipitation varies from west to east due to the rain shadow effect of the mountains. The western side receives more rainfall than the eastern side, which is more arid. The major rivers of Cascadea are the Columbia River and its tributaries (such as the Snake River), which drain most of the region into the Pacific Ocean; the Fraser River, which drains parts of Columbia into the Strait of Georgia; and the Sacramento River and its tributaries (such as the San Joaquin River), which drain parts of California into San Francisco Bay. The major lakes of Cascadea are Lake Tahoe (which straddles California and Nevada), Crater Lake (which fills a caldera in Oregon), Lake Shasta (which is a reservoir in California), Lake Chelan (which is a natural lake in Washington), and Okanagan Lake (which is a natural lake in British Columbia). The major glaciers of Cascadea are found on some of the high peaks of the Cascade Range (such as Mount Rainier) and provide meltwater for some rivers during summer.