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Principality of Hope

Casa Falcon, officially known as Principality of Hope is a multilingual Hacienda situated deep in the Aridoamerican dessert. Located between the Zone of Silence, Durango, and the Chihuahuan dessert. Hope is ruled as a private enterprise headed by the members of the Falcon family.

Hope is bordered by Chihuahua to the North, and Chihuahua to the South and West. It is Durango’s biggest Hacienda, with an estimated area of 600 square kilometers and a population of 40,000 souls. Casa Falcon is divided in three different districts; the Highlands, the Dessert, and the Salt Lake regions. The biggest city is located between the Highlands and the dessert. Casa Falcon is landlocked and the only available water sources are the salt lakes, and rain water.

Economically, the Principality of Hope has the highest gross domestic product per capita in the state of Durango, and one of the highest in North America, Life expectancy is also around 8 to 10 years higher than the national average. The principality has a complex and diversified economy with investments in the livestock industry, medical technology, agriculture, and mining sectors. Previously the principality was home to several nomadic tribes that were displaced during the Spanish migration wave of the XV century. Some of the local natives chose to integrate with the newly arrived Spaniards after seeing the success they had with their initial mining operations. The principality has a diverse biodiversity; among the more popular sports are horse riding, calisthenics, and mountaineering. The Principality is a member of the Aridoamerican Commission, the Durango government, and the Mexican country. The presence of customs and migration officers is common within the borders of Casa Falcon, and a strong security infrastructure can be found throughout its territory.