Republic of Ghana (A nice new world...)

History
There was a severe Ebola plague in the 470s and 540s, that killed about 5% of the population each time. The was heavy rain induced flooding in 2350, which killed two people and injured another 26.

2455 and 2475 were a very dry year and killed most plants leading to a major famine that killed 200 people.

Overseas territories
A polar island totaling only 48 miles in area.