The Union of Everett is a nation consisting of the eastern half of the North American continent plus Alaska and Hawaii. Everett consists of forty states and one special autonomous territory, all formerly of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Belize, Haiti and Puerto Rico. The Union of Everett formed in 2003 when the original fifteen states seceded from the United States. Over time, more states and soon provinces from other countries began to secede and join the new union. Everett has a population of 252 million people as of January 2012. The capital of Everett is Everett City, located one hundred miles northwest of New York City.