Misan

Misan, officially The Tranquil and Sublime Maritime Republic of Misan, is a sovereign city-state and island microstate off of the northwestern coast of the Republic of Alero in western Jimmada on the Ajo Sea. It is home to 107,913 residents, 70,143 of whom are Misani nationals. The official language of the republic is Khadrami (a distantly related branch of Manuak, classified as a separate language by authorities). In addition, Manuak, Abuda, and Bidu are spoken and understood by many residents. With an area of just 246 square kilometers, it is among the smallest and most densely populated sovereign states in the world. Through land reclamation, Misan's land mass has expanded by over 20 percent.

The republic is governed under a form of constitutional republic, with the Popular Assembly serving as the elected legislature, and the Directorate (a council of popularly elected public servants) serving as a kind of collective executive. Misan has been independent from neighboring Alero since the collapse of the Tanuzhakid Empire in 1034 CE. With few interruptions, the island nation ruled by a council of merchant families, the Directorate, up until the 20th century, whereafter it was transitioned to serve as a democratic body. The state's sovereignty was officially recognized by Alero in 1983 following the collapse of the Besida Government, with Misan becoming a full World Forum voting member in 1989.

Historically, Misan has served as a center of maritime commerce due to its location along the Ajo coast, and its placement along the east-west Casare-Jimmada trade routes. It continued to be of great importance following the collapse of the Tanuzhakids and its independence, although by the 17th century this importance had begun to wane somewhat. The island's economy revolved primarily around pearl and sponge diving, until the state's first casino, the Wura Parili (Golden Pearl) was opened in 1818. Originally a gambling house for sailors, it evolved into a world-renowned (or infamous) establishment, marking Misan's entry into the tourism industry. Since then, Misan's mild climate, scenery, and gaming facilities have contributed to the republic's status as a tourist destination for the region's well-to-do. Misan is famous as a tax haven as well; there is no personal income tax and low business tax, making it a popular host for remittances. Most Misani nationals are very wealthy by international standards, with real estate prices reaching nearly $100.000 per square meter.

Misan enjoys a common border with Alero, and any foreign visitor with a visa from Alero is permitted to visit Misan as well. Likewise, Aleri and Misani citizens are permitted to visit one another's countries with no barriers whatsoever. Through its relationship with Alero, Misan uses the Aleri ikarahun as its sole currency; before, it used the Misani dinar.