Midwest

Background
The term Midwestern has been in use since the 1880s to refer to portions of the central United States. A variant term, Middle West, has been used since the 19th century and remains relatively common. Another term sometimes applied to the same general region is the heartland. Other designations for the region have fallen out of use, such as the Northwest or Old Northwest (from "Northwest Territory") and Mid-America. The Northwest Territory (1787) was one of the earliest territories of the United States, stretching northwest from the Ohio River to northern Minnesota and the upper-Mississippi. The upper-Mississippi watershed including the Missouri and Illinois Rivers was the setting for the earlier French settlements of the Illinois Country and the Ohio Country.

Politics
The Midwest is the smallest state in the Republic and is a tossup in most elections due to it's unpredictability. It has 4 registered voters 50% of whom are Independents and the other 50% Nationals. Most citizens focus more on the Midwest and it's local issues than National issues.

Culture
The Midwest has a unique cultural background compared to it's other neighbors. It hosts the largest German and Scandinavian population in the whole of the YAPI Republic. They also have many Native tribes. Many Midwesters take pride in their agriculture prominence. If it's Wisconsin cheese or Iowa corn agriculture is a way of life and something to be proud of in the Midwest. Harvey Galloway is one of the most famous resident's of the Midwest.

Local Government
The Midwest has a governor and one member of parliament. The Governor is currently Carson Nelson, an Independent serving since August 3rd, 2020. The only MP is Harvey Galloway, who also started his job on August 3rd.