Bethel

History
Bethel was one of few towns that never joined the UN and survived. It declared its independence in 2100 and has had virtually no contact with the outside world since. There were many small villages in the region of southwest Alaska, and this is the only settlement known to still be in existence. It has developed its own dialect of mixed English and Native languages, and it is expected that it can field a larger regional population than its city population of 8,385, but the true number is unknown due to lack of contact.

Government
Bethel is governed by a Council of Elders, who must be over 60 years old to hold a post. The Elders are chosen by the people. The Council does not have a set number of members, and members serve for life. It currently has seven members, ranging from 62 to 101 years old.

Economy
It is believed that Bethel barters with local villages to get supplies that it needs. It has had little trade with outside towns since 2100, and the actual economic strength is unknown.