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AN125^∈^⊾^ƨ The Kabuni Federation is a Thriving Desert Climate Nation

	Physical geography
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The Kabuni Federation Geography is dominated by the Morez Desert, associated semi desert, shrubland, steppes and several mountain ranges, Volcanic lava fields and highlands.

The nation features several large endorheic lakes. There are oases, and other fertile areas found throughout the country

Northern Region

The northern central portion of the country is where the Morez desert dominates. The desert reaches the ocean. However, due to the Trans-Antarephia mountain ranges which serves as rain shadow effectively blocking moisture from reaching the desert.

The Western Part of the country bordering AN 130 is covered in sand and some shrub land.

North Central is shrub land and with sparse vegetation

The Far Northern Portion bordering Cygagon, Druyra, and AN 132 is classified as semi arid with Shrubs, forests, and river deltas. Also experiencing humid hot summers and mild winters.

Southern Regions

The southern portion of the country consist of plateau’s, steppes and high mountain ranges. With peaks well over 4000 meters.

The majority of the country’s population are located in the southern portion of the country.

In the lower highlands the country experiences long hot summers and cold wet winters.

The highlands proper and mountains experience warm summers and cold winters.

As the region transition from the desert to the plateau, highland. Steppe to Mountains towards border regions it becomes temperate coniferous forest eco region

Above 2900 meter subalpine forest do occur.

There are various river systems throughout the country that support areas suitable for agriculture via irrigation allowing the country to support and feed its populations

Flora and Fauna

The federation has a excellent of good conserve ship of land and animal protection

https://ibb.co/LD2ZDySH Rough Draft of Country

	Human geography
	A brief description of the territory demographics, economic development, land occupation, infrastructure and mapping style

The population of The Kabuni Federation will be 15 million. Most of the population will be native to the Antarephia region. The Kabuni Federation has a long history as a trading nation with several ancient trade routes which today continue to allow the country serve as a strategic crossroads for commence and International business. Its location and natural harbors and mountainous terrain have allowed it to play a central role in historical events. Today the population has benefited from an influx of immigration who have bought their knowledge to help partake in the success of their new homeland. The population is dispersed throughout the country mainly in the southern portion of the country. The large urban areas include the Port City of Isfahan (1.2 million), which will focus on maritime economics such as transportation (ports), importing and exporting commerce, shipbuilding, energy products, fishing, tourism, and international banking.

The capital city of Almanza (1.8 million) will be the center of government located in the foothills of the Mahair Mountain which is a planned capital city. Throughout its history The Kubuni Federation has been an active supporter and member of various intergovernmental organizations to include the Assembly of Nations and Antarephian Coalition

The population of the Kabuni federation

Mandrell is an urban area in the mid country highlands that focuses on research, a stable mining industry, and manufacturing. Segundo is the largest city in the country with an estimated population of 2 million and a metropolitan area population of 3.9 million. The main economic driver for the city is banking, international headquarters for several corporations, technology education, manufacturing production of cars, chemicals, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.

The discovery of oil in the early 20^th Century, along with heavy concentrations of gold, ore, and rear earth minerals has allowed the country to develop into regional power player, its proximity to the oceans, and its neighboring countries has allowed it to cultivate population with outstanding universities, and other culture significant endeavors that supports an educated population. The Kubani Federation continues to support the Assembly of Nations and other International Organizations in its efforts to support World Peace and disaster response/mitigation.

The infrastructure in the country is classified as high and has extensive highway systems. Superhighways are identified as “SH” and national highways will have the “KF” designation.

The road system is connected to its neighbors to ensure commerce and maintain friendly relations.

The rail system is extensive and connects to neighboring countries as well.

High speed rail is extensively connecting all major cities and plans our to work with neighbors to increase cooperation.

The aviation system is modern and meets international standards. The Air Traffic Control System continues to exceed international standards.

The Kabuni Federation has numerous airports strategically located throughout the country. Providing efficient transportation with the country's low cost carrier DesAir helping to connect our citizens to the world. The Main Carriers representing The Federation includes PacWest Airlines, and Kabuni Airlines providing World Class Service and offering Federation hospitality to the world.

Our international airports continue to rank in the top rankings for cleanliness, operational precision, service, and seamless transit experience.

The population of The Kubani Federation speaks over 5 indigenous languages. The major language's include Hangyi, and Yamgum

The Kubani Federation has a democratic republic government system. A president (Executive Branch) is chosen by ballot every four years.

There are two chambers in the Legislative Branch of Government. The Upper House and Lower House. The Judicial Branch is separate and independent from the other branches. The military is overseen by a civilian body

	Past mapping
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Port City 3.2929°S, 169.7811°E

Port City 7.3841°S, 173.945°E

Urban City 6.3846°S, 172.1342°E

Urban City 7.4004°S, 173.7153°E

Mountain City 7.4144°S, 173.4927°E

Rural Town 7.701°S, 169.3201°E

Airport 7.0242°S, 172.0774°E

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Kevin J (talk) 04:34, 12 September 2026 (UTC)

Kevin J (talk) 00:29, 30 September 2026 (UTC)

Administrator,

Checking status of application thank you!

updated notes...

Thank you,Kevin J (talk), for your application.

Physical geography: Your description fits well in the existing framework and overall location.
- Is there a reason why some places on the draft have Spanish (Raton, Cruces) or Greek names (Manapolis)?
- Due toOpenGeofiction:Getting_started rules on using real-world names and given that Isfahan has been quite well-known and important in world history, it can't be reuse for your main port city.
Human geography
- For a rather desert territory, using mining as a reason for how and why industries have developed seems a rather cleaver idea. You'd have to consider how these raw materials were exploited or where they were located in such a large country (e.g. I believe that the first long-distance pipelines in the Middle East are from the mid 1930s). This type of reflexion could help you time when royalties started to be perceived, and consider the appropriate moment for local development (mapping, lore present in Wiki articles...).
- High speed rail: Given the 15m inhabitants and the size of the territory: 1,104,494.93 km²/426,447.88 sq mi (the size of Ethiopia or marginally larger than Ontario), I'm unsure having developed a costly high-speed rail system would have been economically viable?
- Mapping style: Are there real-world examples you have think to use as some sort of base for your mapping style? Do you think of using primarly the colangs you mentioned in your mapping (basic rules for developing toponyms, odonyms is likely needed, not a full dictionary/grammar thesis).
Past mapping:
- Thank you for the links.
- The only comment I could make would be to take some real-world elements as example to build your own artefacts, such as:
  - Port City: large ships aren't super manoeuvrable. The Crane River should be wide and deep enough to be navigable. If not, it would have been straightened or a canal dug to connect the port installations to the sea.
  - Suburban houses: 15x40m (49x130ft) for houses with no gaps between them to let sun and air in seems a bit extreme. Ideally, polygons shouldn't overlap. If you want your houses to be aligned, JOSM is endowed with various tools to do so, including one that cuts larger building into smaller ones with their street number. I'm not sure what can be done with the browser editor though.

AN125 territory is significantly larger than most OGF territories, explaining why it comes with the "For advanced users only" . It's worth considering how much work it will require to make, for example, land features render at territory level (~zoom 5 or 6). If it's precisely the notion of desert territory that appeals to you, you might want to consider AN130^∈^⊾^ƨ (~30% smaller) or AN120^∈^⊾^ƨ. These being suggestions.

--Aiki (talk) 12:53, 28 September 2026 (UTC), Acting administrator for AN/TA

Physical geography: Your description fits well in the existing framework and overall location.
- Is there a reason why some places on the draft have Spanish (Raton, Cruces) or Greek names (Manapolis)?
- I will get rid of the states and incorporate them into neighboring states

Due to OpenGeofiction:Getting_started rules on using real-world names and given that Isfahan has been quite well-known and important in world history, it can't be reuse for your main port city.
I will be renaming it Ashtari

Human geography
- For a rather desert territory, using mining as a reason for how and why industries have developed seems a rather cleaver idea. You'd have to consider how these raw materials were exploited or where they were located in such a large country (e.g. I believe that the first long-distance pipelines in the Middle East are from the mid 1930s). This type of reflexion could help you time when royalties started to be perceived and consider the appropriate moment for local development (mapping, lore present in Wiki articles...).
- Commodities such as gold has been known and found in small quantities in the rivers, dry stream beds, depressions and bedrock traps in the early centuries. However, during the late 19^th Century and early to mid 20th century with the rise of technology modern exploration determined that the country possessed significant reserves of gold. The country also possesses the capabilities to process and refine gold deposits. During the mid to late 20^th Century especially after the Great War. Several local major mining corporations discovered rear earth materials in conjunction with ores being mined. The most significant discovery in Federation history was that of oil. 1915 The Federation allowed foreign firms to come in and assist with oil exploration. The Federation established early laws that all natural oil and gas reserves within its territories are owned by the state. Foreign firms are allowed to partner with the Federation through heavy taxation and state equity ownership. Through this process the Federation established significant returns on its investment. The Federation established a sovereign wealth fund in the 1960’s to ensure stability and equality for its citizens. Furthermore, the funds have been instrumental in helping other countries assist with their humanitarian needs etc. High speed rail: Given the 15m inhabitants and the size of the territory: 1,104,494.93 km²/426,447.88 sq mi (the size of Ethiopia or marginally larger than Ontario), I'm unsure having developed a costly high-speed rail system would have been economically viable?
  - I agree and in hindsight We will continue with regular rail service connecting the Federation but at a much slower pace. The goal of the Federation is to connect the southern cities and capital by high-speed rail.
  - Mapping style: Are there real-world examples you have think to use as some sort of base for your mapping style? Do you think of using primarly the colangs you mentioned in your mapping (basic rules for developing toponyms, odonyms is likely needed, not a full dictionary/grammar thesis). I will use a combination of mid eastern and American desert southwest as inspiration for the topography rendering. I will use the primary colangs as a standard and this will assist with my toponyms and odonyms format
  - Past mapping:
    - Thank you for the links.
    - The only comment I could make would be to take some real-world elements as example to build your own artefacts, such as:
      - Port City: large ships aren't super manoeuvrable. The Crane River should be wide and deep enough to be navigable. If not, it would have been straightened or a canal dug to connect the port installations to the sea. I agree with your assessment, and this has always been a thought in my mind. Of course, as I build the territory that will be taken into consideration going forward
  - Suburban houses: 15x40m (49x130ft) for houses with no gaps between them to let sun and air in seems a bit extreme. Ideally, polygons shouldn't overlap. If you want your houses to be aligned, JOSM is endowed with various tools to do so, including one that cuts larger building into smaller ones with their street number. I'm not sure what can be done with the browser editor though. That is a urban area and I will ensure that homes are spaced symmetrically etc. AN125 territory is significantly larger than most OGF territories, explaining why it comes with the "For advanced users only" . It's worth considering how much work it will require to make, for example, land features render at territory level (~zoom 5 or 6). If it's precisely the notion of desert territory that appeals to you, you might want to consider AN130^∈⊾ƨ (~30% smaller) or AN120^∈⊾ƨ. These being suggestions. Thank you, I am aware that this is a large territory and look forward to the opportunity to build out this territory.

Thank you for your reply.

AN125^∈^⊾^ƨ has been assigned to you. Please use name:en tag for Kabuni Federation as this is supposed to be the English exonym. name is the tag that is rendered on the map (e.g. OSM: name:en Italy, name Italia, official_name Repubblica Italiana). Should you need assistance, please refer to the resource pages linked below, OpenGeofiction:Antarephia page or reach out to the Admin Team and wider OGF community via Forum posts.

Happy mapping!
--Aiki (talk) 01:50, 3 October 2026 (UTC), Acting administrator for AN/TA

	Territory application approved
	--Aiki (talk) 01:50, 3 October 2026 (UTC), Acting administrator for AN/TA
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