Occitania

Occitania, formerly known as "Crown of Occitania", is one of the premier world powers. Its capital is Marseille.

History
Occitania first formed out of a civil war between Phillipe "the Mad" de Normandie of France and Louis "the Strong" d'Agen of Occitania. He took advantage of civil strife in France to force France into a Personal Union. In order to quell peasants in France, they granted rights to the peasants. This turned out to be a good thing, as the industrial revolution would start because of educated peasants. This would cause Occitania's Population to skyrocket to the number 1 world power.

They quickly integrated France, Burgundy, and Brittany, before they invaded Prussia and meddled in Dutch elections, acquiring huge swathes of land on the Rhine. They then split Italy with the CSA, and reformed Rome. They then started the First Cold War with the CSA. This would spark the idea of "pan-latinism", and also be a precursor to "pan-europeanism", both policies pursued by Occitania.

The First Cold War would end with the Détente after the Naval Arms Race. This wouldn't last for long though, as the Second Cold War would start only years later, this time with Occitania emerging as the leader of Europe, and the CSA seeking allies across the Pacific.

Economy
The Roman economy is heavily industrialized, and is based on manufacturing. The lands of the Po river and Southern France are also good for agriculture, while the industrial heartland of the Rhine provides goods at a faster rate than anywhere else in the world. The Trans-Saharan railway, while also asserting control over the Roman Sahara, provides trade and tariff income. The lands of Algeria are strategical in the Roman "Mare Nostrum" policy. As a result of this, Rome sees Turkey as a natural enemy.