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Annam, officially the Empire of Annam, is a sovereign country located in the Asiapelago, north of Hindonesie, but south of both Zhou and Joseon. The country has a population of about 10.5 million and an area of about 17,000 sq mi, and the capital and largest city is Bai Gau, which has a population of about 2.4 million. Annam is a minor power in the Asiapelago region and is often at odds with the communist Zhou and North Joseon due to Annam's capitalist government, and as such allies itself with the United States of Antarctica and to prevent itself from being invaded.

The first Annamese state was formed at around 1,000 BC, and Annam was often at war with Zhou in the early days of its existence, with the country sometimes falling under the rule of Zhou, although it usually didn't last long. The country remained an independent state from the middle ages onward, but it then became a protectorate of Francterre from the late 19th century until after the Khanzem War, when Francterre gave Annam independence. In the mid-20th century, there was a civil war between the communist and monarchist factions in the country, which the monarchists won.

Early history
The island of Annam was first settled at around 1,000 BC, with the first settlers of Annam living in small villages along the many rivers in the country and growing rice. Eventually, the first Annamese state was established in around 300 BC, which was mostly concentrated in the inland northern regions of the island. However, as Annam began to expand, they increasingly became at odds with Zhou, who invaded them around 150 BC, and despite the Annamese's best efforts to defend their land, they were defeated, and Annam became a part of Zhou for some time.

During this period of time, the Annamese culture became notably influenced by Zhou, and the Vietnamese language today has many loanwords from the Chinese language due to Zhouese influence on Annam throughout the years. However, after hundreds of years of Zhouese rule, a rebellion led by the soon to be emperor of Annam in 800 AD overthrow the Zhouese administration over the territory, and Annam became an independent state again. After gaining independence, the Annamese continued expanding, conquering many of the local tribes that had lived in the region.

Protectorate of Francterre
In the mid-1800's, Francterre, which claimed that their merchants were being oppressed in Annam by the government, launched an invasion of Annam, and the country was made a protectorate of Francterre. During this time, the Annamese tried launching many attempted rebellions to free themselves from Francterran rule, but their efforts failed. However, after the Khanzem War ended in 1918, Francterre granted Annam independence, and Annam became a sovereign state again. However, the new Annamese government continued to retain close ties with Francterre.

Annamese Civil War
In 1955, a referendum was held on whether to become a republic, and the Annamese people voted to remain a monarchy. This angered the communist elements in the government, who wanted to abolish the monarchy, and they began plotting to overthrow the government. The next year in 1956, a major civil war broke out in the country, with a communist movement forming to turn Annam into a communist country. Fighting continued over the next few years, and ended in a victory for the capitalist Annamese government in 1969 due to support for the capitalists by many nations around Antarctica.

After the period of civil war, the Annamese government began working to rebuild and improve the quality of life for its citizens. Under President Nguyen Thuc Minh, multiple economic reforms were set in place and many new infrastructure projects were carried out, building new roads and other infrastructure for the country. The military was also significantly improved, with the Annamese government requesting military advisers from countries such as Olde Antarctica to help train Annamese soldiers, and Annam soon grew into a military power in the Asiapelago.

Asiapelago War
As a capitalist country, Annam was quick to send aid to its fellow capitalist ally South Joseon during the Asiapelago War against the communist North Joseon and Zhou. However, Annam's support of South Joseon angered Zhou, and Zhou soon launched an invasion of around 600,000 soldiers into Annam during the Asiapelago War. The Annamese government quickly mobilized its army and instituted conscription once more, and along with large amounts of aid from the United States of Antarctica, Annam was able to push back the Zhouese invasion force, who soon retreated from Annam.

Government
The government of Annam is a monarchy, with an emperor serving as head of state while the prime minister serves as head of government. The position of monarchy is hereditary, while the position of prime minister is up for election every four years. Although the emperor's power has been limited due to Annam being a constitutional monarchy, he still retains some executive power, including the ability to veto legislation passed in the National Assembly. The emperor is also the commander in chief of the Royal Annamese Armed Forces, although this role is mostly ceremonial.

The bicameral National Assembly consists of the upper Senate, which has 80 seats, and the lower Chamber of Deputies, which has 120 seats. Seats in the Senate are up for election every four years while seats in the Chamber of Deputies are up for election every two years. The National Assembly has the ability to declare war, decide on the budget, pass laws, call for a referendum, and impeach the Prime Minister through a vote of no-confidence. Additionally, the National Assembly must first approve the Prime Minister's nominations for the cabinet ministers as well.