The Confederation of America, also called the American Confederation or more commonly simple referred to as the Confederation is a federal republic located on the east coast of North America. Founded in 2277, it has since become one of the premier post-war powers in North America. The Confederation is a union of Districts, of which there are currently 16. Originally just the Capitol, Maryland-Delaware, and Virginia Districts, it now encompasses much of what was once the east coast of the United States and Canada. In 2319, the Confederation, in partnership with the New California Republic, successfully restored the Panama Canal, reconnecting the 2 American coasts in a way not seen since 2077.