This is the Jaramian Empire (1980 - 2013) which is the descendant/predecessor? of Hatterland (1923 - 1980, 2014 - present). This empire was formed after Hatterland annexed North Korea, giving it access to vital resources. This was able to kickstart an empire that lasted for around 50 years. The reason for the creation of this empire was to unite the Islamic world and to surpass the US in influence.
Hatterland: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/821597127/ Precise Dates: Jan. 24, 1923: Hatterland gains independence from the Dutch. August 23, 1979: Hatterland annexes North Korea. March 21, 1980: Hatterland becomes the Jaramian Empire. January 1, 2014: Many factors cause the Jaramian Empire to fall and split into 41 different republics, one of which is the Republic of Hatterland. The US gains its territory back.