The Unaffiliated Zone

The Unaffiliated Zone or commonly known as The Neutral States is a territory not controlled by Magnera or New America. It acts as a barrier between the direct borders of Magnera and New America and was created in 1957 after James P. Richardson ceded the Eastern Seaboard. The neutral zone inhabitants are generally poor overall and only has one capital city which is New Orleans, Louisiana. Unlike Magnera, the Unaffiliated Zone kept its boundaries of states and cities names like New America. The zone extends into Northern Canada.

It is revealed 14 Million people inhabit the Neutral States, with cities including Bismarck, Minneapolis, and New Orleans.

Origin
The zone originated in 1957 as a buffer zone between two conflicting nations of Magnera, and New America. The people in the unaffiliated zone are mostly poor but some middle and upper class cities exist. The flag is a mixture of American and Magnerian symbolisms. The citizens in the neutral zone are conflicted between both sides with some defecting to New America which is easier to cross. The zone has remained neutral but is heavily reliant on U.S for economic support. Magnerian citizens try to cross into New America from this route but often get caught by Magnerian patrols in the zone and are sent back. 1/3 people escaping from this route make it out.

It is unknown if some of the population had to give up there babies to the Magnerian government.

There are some Magnerian Laws enforced in the Unaffiliated Zone, and some U.S Laws are in effect.

The Flag of New Orleans is used as the flag for the entire state. The zone governs from The Gulf to the former Nunavut territory.