Trans-Swazi Federation

Trans-Swazi Federation
Smallest of the Azanian states, the Trans-Swazi federation has, in recent years, swiftly descended from one of the most powerful to, perhaps, the least influential of the four states. After the maps of the states were redrawn at the end of the war sparked by the Matrix Crash of 2064, their chief city - Pretoria - was forcibly taken by Oranje-Vrystaat and most of it's territory divided between the Zulu Nation and Oranje-Vrystaat.

Barely industrialized, the Trans-Swazi federation is the most unspoiled region in Azania, much of it's territory dedicated to nature preserves and, despite rampant poverty and disease in it's slum towns, remains one of the primary tourist spots for eco-tourism in Azania. The government, greatly interested in making sure it's tourism trade stays alive, has used a great deal of it's funding to hide it's shortcomings from the eyes of others, keeping the slumtowns nicely hidden by spreading them out and painting them in pleasing colours.

Nevertheless, the Trans-Swazi people are strong-willed and stubborn, taking pride in their small nation. Recent struggles, if anything, have made them more resolute in the face of strife. Several high-profile research facilities and an established magical trade provide most of Trans-Swazi Federation's income.

Lately, crime statistics have increased and, according to state government, smuggling of magical artifacts and illegal border trades between the Trans-Swazi and the Congolese tribesmen has increased, leading to a large shadow market of magical wares.