United States of Drestein

The United States of Drestein (Stezean; Ferenigde Staten van Drestein; Veshonian; Fereinigte Staten von Drestein; Danish: Forenede Stater af Drestein), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or Drestein, is a country primarily located in the Southern Limmo-Neapolia.

Politics
Drestein is a representative democracy organised as a unitary, semi-presidential republic.

Culture
The Dresteinese culture is influenced mostly by the Sámi, Porsberger, and Driusonese culture.

Biking
Drestein is a haven for cyclists, and where ever you go you will be met by people riding their bikes; young and old, thick and thin, for transport, fun, or the sports of it. Drestein is one of the countries in the world where bikes are the most widely used. This also means that facilities for biking are good, making it more convenient and safe than many other places. But most importantly, the country is super flat and is perfect for biking around, be it in the city or the countryside.

Rager/Woedend (the Dresteinese greaser culture)
The "Rager culture" has been what the country is hugely known for (especially sometimes in an international stereotype of that country).

Dresteinese countryside is sparsely populated, and the inhabitants depend on their cars. Since the late-2020s, the Dresteineses have been fond of cars; preferably classic Driusonese cars, which can be substituted for Limmo-Neapolian-made vehicles, but under no circumstances Gebonian cars. A sub-culture known as rager/woedend (also the Stezean, Danish, and Veshonian word for "pick-up artist") keeps the Driusonese greaser and rockabilly culture alive in the middle-Dresteinese countryside. Drestein is said to have more road-worthy classic Driusonese cars than any other country, except for Driuso and Zosnea. As the legal driving age is 18, the younger teens in the countryside ride custom cars registered as tractors, epa-traktor/epa-trekker. The Power Big Meet is a series of conventions for classic and custom cars, in several Dresteinese towns. The biggest meeting takes place in Waldhalle in the state of Veshon.

Natural attractions
Drestein boasts a large variety of different landscapes. The best of what can be found in the natural side of the state of the Steze is best found in its national parks. Drestein has more than 500 or so national parks, which makes Drestein the country having the most number national parks in the world. Although that number can make it somewhat hard to pick, some particular national parks, in particular, stand out to travelers more than others. Some national parks (including Drestein's largest) are located in very remote areas with no roads leading there, and the only way to access them is off-road driving in a four-wheel drive; be sure to make ample preparations and stock up on food, water, and fuel before you attempt to visit one of these, and it is highly recommended that you rent a satellite phone despite the high cost in case of emergencies. Steze is also home to conservation parks, which are also protected areas of outstanding natural beauty but are not considered to be of enough national significance to be declared national parks.

In the state of Veshon, they have an extensive coastline along the East in a vast area. The Veshonian landscape is very flat and the climate is rough with strong winds and mild, chilly temperatures.

Stay safe
Drestein has a very low rate of violent crime. The most likely crimes for tourists to experience are car break-ins and bicycle theft. Pickpockets do also tend to be an increasing problem in urban areas in the summer season, but it's still nothing like in larger cities in Limmo-Neapolia. It is always a good idea to look after your belongings, this includes never leaving valuable objects visible in your car and locking your bike safely. It is generally illegal to carry knives and firearms in public places such as on the street.