Miranda Prefecture

Miranda Prefecture (/mɪˈrændə/, abbreviated as MA) is a landlocked prefecture in eastern Enderron. It is bordered by Kaigan Prefecture and Sierra Prefecture to the north, Janszoon Prefecture to the south and west, Sylvania Prefecture to the southeast and the Batavian Republic to the east. It has a very decentralised population by Enderronian standards, with only a third of its population living in Nottingham, its capital and largest city.

Miranda is a rural prefecture characterised by mountain ranges in the east and grasslands in the west. The Duyfken Escarpment stretches from Sylvania into southern Miranda and forms part of its border with Batavia. The three highest points in Enderron, Mount Drummond, Mount Gilbert and Mount Nina, are all located in Miranda. It has the highest average elevation out of all prefectures. Miranda is well known for its scenic mountain passes, earning it the nickname "Enderron's Gunma".

The prefectural economy is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, ore mining and tourism. Miranda's history is marked by economic hardship, but it has remained politically innovative and culturally vibrant throughout the years. It is home to a number of prominent ski resorts, making it a popular destination for winter sport enthusiasts.

History
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Government
Miranda has a semi-presidential political system, with the Governor of Miranda Prefecture (currently Kylie Gambrione of the Social Democratic Party of Enderron) as the head of state, and the Premier of Miranda Prefecture (currently Dean Sheehan of the Social Democratic Party of Enderron) as the head of government. Its unicameral parliament consists of the 37-member Miranda Prefectural Assembly, with elections held every four years, using full preferential voting.

Federal representation
Miranda elects 5 Members of Parliament to the Enderronian Parliament.

Political culture
Miranda is traditionally regarded as a politically polarised prefecture due to its split between the heavily unionised mining and conservative agricultural industries. At the federal level, competition for Miranda's five seats is generally a three-way contest between the Social Democrats, Liberal Party and the agrarian Enderron National Party. The National Party is traditionally strongest in Miranda, and conversely the Liberals have not held any Miranda seats since 2013. Traditionally, the Social Democrats are strongest in the working class city of Nottingham and its suburbs, and areas along the Batavian border. The Liberals' main support lies in the outskirts of Nottingham and the regional towns of Mount Gilbert and Mount Wilkinson. The Nationals are strongest in the rural western half of Miranda.

Demographics
Miranda's population as of October 2018 is 1,095,427, making it the eleventh-most populous prefecture in Enderron.