Corfu (1985: World War 3)

The Principality of Corfu is an island nation state ruled by the Velissaris family. Corfu was established in 1988 after the wealthy family took power. Corfu is one of the four Greek states that diverged from the war, with the others being the Golden Dawn-controlled Greek Republic, City-State of Athens, and Golden Dawn Cyprus which is also ruled by the Golden Dawn.

Which a population of 97,000, Corfu is one of the leasy population states in Europe. In spite of that, Corfu enjoys much better living conditions compared to its neighbors. Corfu being an has repulsed many attacks from Albania and the Golden Dawn. However in 2004, Albania occupied the northern half of the island which they claimed as their own.

History
Corfu was once part of Greece, however after 1985, Corfu was occupied hy Greek fascists. In spite of this, a wealtht Greek family named the Velissaris took control and kicked out the fascists in 1988. Yiannis Velissaris declared himself the Prince of Corfu and established relations with Athens, a city-state that was formed ht anti-fascists. Corfu managed to repel several Albanian naval attacks in the early 1990s. Corfu's trade and good position allowed it to acheive a better economy than fascist Greece.

However, Corfu aimed to dominate the Ionian sea, and began harassing merchants by demanding they pay a high tax or get their items confiscated. This did not satsify Albania, and the Albanian navy sunk a Corfiot vessel in response to this tax war. In 2004, Corfu fire its artillery at thr city of Saranda, Albania which caused a brief war between the two. The Albanians occupied the northern half of the island and still remain there. Corfu's power has declines though Corfu city is still under Velissaris rule.

Military
Corfu's small population requires that the nation adapt to having a small yet professional army. At 3,500 the numbers may not be large, but the militady are well trained to fight in combat areas and guerilla warfare.

Corfu's navy is rather powerful, as it can project its influence on the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Economy
Corfu's economy is well developed. Citizens make around 19,000 dollars a year, which is higher than Fascist Greece and Albania. Corfu has attracted anti fascist Greeks to the island.

Relations
Corfu maintains positive relations with Athens and South Italy. Corfu's relations with fascist Greece are strained, and Corfu has poor relations with Albania due to a military occupation in the northern half of the island.