West

The West is a region making up the Western part of the Republic of YAPi. It encompasses 7 people.

Background
The Western region was the final region to be integrated into the United States, at one point controlled by Britian, France, and Spain. However, in the 20th century, the region saw immense innovation and growth, seeing a massive spike in population. The county of California was the most populous in the West and the largest hotspot of technology and population. When the Republic of YAPi was formed, the Western Region remained a key player in national politics.

Politics
The West is mid-range in population and is a solid state for the Reform Party. Most westerners put more of a focus on national issues than local ones. The second president of YAPi, Lance Newell, is from the West, born in Washington County.

Culture
The Western region is not the most diverse, in fact, it is the most white out of any region. The West makes up for its lack of diversity in its nature. The region hosts the Rocky and Cascade mountains, both frequent tourist destinations and sights for skiiers and snowboarders. The areas along the coast, especially in California, are also tourist hotspots. Not only that, the region hosts Mt. McKinley, the Hawaiian Volcanoes, the Space Needle, Crater Lake, the Golden Gate Bridge, Las Vegas casinos, the Grand Canyon, the Oregon Trail, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, the Great Salt Lake, the Rocky Mountains, and Carlsbad Canyon.

Local Government
The West does not have a governor, but elects two members of Parliament. Those offices are currently held by George Gilliam and Editech, one from the Reform Party and one from the Independent party.