Albaterra

The Republic of Albaterra, (Portuguese: República da Albaterra): Is a landlocked nation located on the continent of Avalonia. Formerly a colony of Jungastia, Albaterra has been independent since 1982. Though the country is officially considered a Republic, Leonardo H. Sapateiro has been the leader of the country since before independence. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are not guaranteed and human rights are regularly violated. Religion plays a big role in Albaterra and The Catholic Church has large influence and sway over the population in the country. Because of this, The Catholic Church have a very large impact on what becomes law and what doesn't.

Discovery
Albaterra was first discovered when settlers from moved southward away from the northern coast. Following the river that goes through the land they were able to keep contact and trade with the rest of the colony. Jungastia expansion in the area was done slowly and with relative calm to begin with. Expansion was done naturally as the population increased and more colonists arrived from the home country. With it's thick rain forest and rugged landscape the exploration southwards was done at a very slow speed. Because of the slow expansion the King of Jungastia issued a royal decree to increase the expansion southward and find land that was good enough establish a large city. The King tasked General Antonio Baptista to handle the exploration and expansion southward.