North Tobanam
Republic of North Tobanam République du Tobanam du Nord (French) | |
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| Motto: Prenons le risque de penser ce que nous voulons pour notre avenir (French) Let's take the risk of thinking what we want for our future | |
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| Capital and largest city | Marxesbourg |
| Official languages | French |
| Demonym(s) | Tobanamean Tobanamois, -e (French) |
| Government | Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic |
| Area | |
• Total | 649,950 km2 (250,950 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2016 estimate | 89,637 |
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North Tobanam officially the Republic of North Tobanam is a country located in North America, currently being an enclave within Canada. It covers most of the former province of Manitoba.
History
North Tobanam has a rich and unique history as a small nation located on the northern coast of Canada. From its colonization in the 17th century to its contemporary independence, this nation has had its fair share of ups and downs.
In the 17th century, North Tobanam was part of French North America, which included much of what is now Canada. When the French and Indian War commenced in the mid-18th century, many of the indigenous people of the area were driven away and the English began to settle in the area. As a consequence, English replaced French as the main language.
As Canada progressed towards becoming an independent sovereign nation, North Tobanam adopted a distinct cultural identity that was unique from the rest of Canada. It was evident in its vibrant music, art, and literature. In 1839, North Tobanam became a separate colony of Great Britain and it eventually became a Canadian province in Confederation in 1867.
Throughout the 19th century, North Tobanam struggled economically due to its isolation from the rest of Canada, as well as the exploitation of its natural resources. Despite its struggles, the people of North Tobanam strongly clung to their unique cultural identity.
In the early 20th century, North Tobanam became a major shipping port with access to the rest of the world, which helped to improve the economy. During World War II, North Tobanam distinguished itself through its significant role in the Allied forces.
At the same time, the people of North Tobanam also began to express a strong desire for independence. After a long period of political debate, North Tobanam obtained its independence from Canada in January 1994.
Climate
North Tobanam features a tropical climate (Am) characterized by two seasons: May through November is a lengthy rainy season known as the monsoon (la mousson or les pluies de la mousson) and from December through April it's the dry season. March through May is the hottest part of the year, in which the temperatures are soaring to 41–42 °C (106–108 °F) and even more sometimes, considering the humidity.
August is the wettest month of the year, with an average of 969.4 millimetres (38.17 in) and just 0.5 days of sunshine.
| Climate data for Marxesbourg | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 36.4 (97.5) |
39.3 (102.7) |
41.8 (107.2) |
42.8 (109.0) |
41.2 (106.2) |
38.2 (100.8) |
35.6 (96.1) |
34.6 (94.3) |
36.0 (96.8) |
39.1 (102.4) |
39.4 (102.9) |
36.9 (98.4) |
38.4 (101.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.2 (82.8) |
30.9 (87.6) |
34.4 (93.9) |
36.3 (97.3) |
35.4 (95.7) |
32.4 (90.3) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.9 (87.6) |
32.8 (91.0) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.6 (83.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 20.0 (68.0) |
22.5 (72.5) |
27.0 (80.6) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.6 (85.3) |
26.6 (79.9) |
25.3 (77.5) |
24.7 (76.5) |
25.9 (78.6) |
26.5 (79.7) |
22.1 (71.8) |
20.4 (68.7) |
25.0 (77.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 0.0 (0.0) |
11.3 (0.44) |
35.2 (1.39) |
69.5 (2.74) |
95.6 (3.76) |
596.1 (23.47) |
742.9 (29.25) |
969.4 (38.17) |
506.8 (19.95) |
392.7 (15.46) |
382.6 (15.06) |
60.3 (2.37) |
3,862.4 (152.06) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 46.7 | 49.1 | 52.4 | 54.8 | 55.6 | 72.0 | 72.7 | 75.1 | 71.7 | 68.5 | 60.1 | 54.5 | 61.1 |
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Economy
The economy of North Tobanam is a middle income least developed country with a mixed economy, in which the private ownership takes the helm of the economy. The most important industries are mining, agriculture and timber woodchipping.