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~~UL11l^∈^⊾^ƨ~~ BG31^∈^⊾^ƨ {{relation| - Zachodnia Wełtycja (official name - Federalna Republika Zachodniej Wełtycji)

	Physical geography
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Zachodnia Wełtycja (eng. Federal Republic of Western Velticia) is a large territory that is characterized by extensive lowlands, numerous river systems, large forest complexes, and several upland and mountainous regions along its borders. The country's geography has historically favored internal communication through rivers and lakes while providing natural defensive barriers along many borders.

The landscape is mostly dominated by vast plains and low hills (from the southwest through the center to the northeast), interrupted by forested highlands and isolated mountain ranges. Large freshwater lakes in the central and southern regions serve as important economic centers.

Climate: Western Velticia experiences a humid continental climate.

Summer (early June- late September) is usually warm and moderately humid, average temperatures: 19–27°C, frequent rainfall around June-July supports agriculture and forests.

Winter (late November- early March) is cold with regular snowfall, average temperatures: −9 to 1°C, northern uplands and mountain regions experience harsher winters.

Precipitation is highest in mountain and forested regions, lowest in the central lowlands.

Natural resources are: timber, agricultural soils, hydroelectric potential along major rivers etc.

Here is my plan for the country https://postimg.cc/LhNgyn4Y

	Human geography
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The population (around 18.127.000 citizens) is concentrated in: the Central Basin around the capital, the Southern Lake Region, major river corridors.

Population density naturally decreases significantly in heavily forested and mountainous frontier areas.

The Western Veltician Federation is a multinational Veltic state. Ethnic Poles constitute approximately 65% of the population and form the largest national group. Significant minorities include Sorbs (15%), Baltic Prussians (10%), Kashubians (6%), Germans (3.5%), and Mazanian Tatars (0.5%).

West Velticia possesses a diversified economy based on:

1. Primary sector: logistics, agriculture, mineral extraction, machinery manufacturing (locomotives), education and research,

2. Secondary sector: foresties, wood processing, food processing, construction materials,

3. Tertiary sector: finance, public administration, fisheries in lake regions.

Infrastructure:

Inland navigation

Major rivers function as small transport routes (ferry) and support local inland shipping (barges).

Road network

A federal highway system connects: Capital region, lake districts, regional industrial centers and border crossings

Railways

Railways (gauge 1435mm) primarily connect: the capital, southern lake cities, industrial zones near capital and mainly international trade routes.

Also there is a lot of narrow gauge railways (600mm, 750mm, 1000mm) that connects villages with cities/ stations with standard gauge.

Small information about economy:

Median Age: 42.4 years
Human Development Index (HDI): 0.918
GDP (Nominal): US$ 783 billion
GDP per Capita (Nominal): US$ 42,230
GDP (PPP): US$ 1.24 trillion

GDP per Capita (PPP): US$ 67,590

	History & culture
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History of Western Velticia

Origins (6th- 9th century)

The lands of modern Zapadovelticia have long been a crossroads between Slavic and Baltic cultures. The western and central regions were inhabited by Polish-speaking Veltic tribes, the southern highlands by the Sorbs, while the northern forests and mountains were home to the Baltic Prussians.

Although these peoples differed in language and customs, they were connected through extensive trade routes following the country's great rivers and lakes. Trade in honey, timber, small ammount of iron, and furs led to the rise of the first fortified settlements and early political entities.

Christianization (949)

( The foundations of modern Western Velticia were laid in the year 949, when the Veltic duke Siemomir I Saint united all Polish tribes and after that he was baptized by Saint Bishop Bruno the Pious )

Christianity began spreading throughout West Velticia during the second half of the 9th century through missionaries arriving from neighboring German and Frankonian lands.

The process was gradual. The western and central Polish regions converted first, followed by the Sorbian south. The Baltic Prussians resisted the longest (to around 1018), preserving many of their traditional beliefs and customs well into the following centuries.

By the end of the 10th century Christianity had become the dominant religion, and the first bishoprics emerged as important centers of political and cultural influence.

The Age of Fragmentation (1101–1315)

The death of Duke Mieszko III Bow-legged in 1101 dramatically changed the course of the country's history.

Following his final will, the duchy was divided among his four sons. What had once been a united state became four separate Polish duchies, each ruled by a different branch of the ruling dynasty.

The partition was intended to preserve peace among the heirs, but it instead ushered in nearly two centuries of dynastic rivalry, shifting alliances, and intermittent warfare.

As the central authority weakened, local rulers gained increasing autonomy and began to act independently of one another.

Despite political division, the inhabitants continued to share a common language, culture, and historical memory.

The Sorbian Secessions (1131)

The fragmentation of Western Velticia encouraged other regional leaders to pursue independence.

In 1131, two prominent Sorbian warlords took advantage of the political turmoil and broke away from Southern Veltic rule.

The first, Merko of Lower Lusatia, established the Duchy of Lowisatia.

The second, Kirko of Upper Lusatia, after murder of the Polish duke Jaromir I Woodman (duke of Lasocinice), founded the Duchy of Uppersatia.

Although culturally close to the Polish duchies, the two Sorbian states developed independently for more than two hundred years.

Their rulers maintained their own courts, armies, and dynastic traditions while preserving close ties with the Veltic world.

Reunification of the Polish Duchies (1315)

By the beginning of the 14th century, many nobles and clergy believed that the era of fragmentation had weakened the nation.

After years of diplomacy, inheritance disputes, and military campaigns, Duke Wodzisław IV Great succeeded in bringing all three Polish duchies under his authority.

In 1315, the reunified Duchy of West Velticia was proclaimed.

The restoration of unity marked the beginning of a new era of political stability and economic growth.

Reunification with the Lower Sorbian Lands (1349)

The rulers of Western Velticia soon turned their attention toward the Sorbian south.

In 1349, the Duke of Lower Lusatia formally paid homage to the Duke Władysław IV Great and accepted his overlordship. The following year, the duke died from an incurable illness without securing a stable succession, and Lower Lusatia was incorporated into West Velticia.

For the first time in more than two centuries, all Polish and Lower Sorbian lands were reunited under a single government.

This event is regarded as the true birth of the united West Veltician nation.

The Kingdom of Western Velticia (1385–1797)

The reunified duchy grew steadily in power and prestige throughout the late Middle Ages.

Its growing influence culminated in 1385, when the ruling duke received a royal coronation and transformed the state into the: Kingdom of Western Velticia

The coronation symbolized the final end of the fragmentation era and established the kingdom as one of the leading powers of the region.

Over the following two centuries, the kingdom developed a rich political and cultural tradition.

Trade flourished along major rivers and lakes, towns expanded, universities were founded, and a vibrant literary culture emerged.

The kingdom became home to Poles, Sorbs, Prussians, and smaller communities of Kashubians, and Tatars.

In 1459, a war broke out with the Duke of Uppersatia and the Kingdom of Velticia. While defeating the Duke of Uppersatia posed little challenge, the Veltic army inflicted a devastating defeat on the northern forces of Western Velticia.

In 1462, the Peace of the Velta was signed. Under its terms, Western Velticia annexed Uppersatia, but renounced all claims to the eastern territories of the Kingdom of Velticia.

In 1593, the nobility of central and eastern Western Velticia rose in rebellion against royal reforms that sought to grant religious tolerance to Lutherans and establish a Prussian peasant army. The revolt lasted until 1595, when the king ultimately withdrew the proposed reforms.

In 1601, Armenian merchants and craftsmen were invited to settle in the major cities of Western Velticia. At the same time, a small community of Tatars was granted land in the eastern part of the kingdom. Their settlement became the first and only Islamic enclave within the predominantly Roman Catholic Kingdom of Western Velticia.

Over time, the royal authority increasingly shared power with the Sejm of Western Velticia, a representative assembly that gradually became one of the most influential political institutions in the kingdom.

Constitutional Reforms and the End of Absolute Monarchy (1797–1851)

Following the death of King Kazimierz V Short in 1797, his son - Jakub - ascended to the throne amid growing political tensions and demands for reform.

Rather than continuing the traditional system of royal rule, the new monarch introduced a series of political reforms that transformed the Kingdom of Western Velticia into a constitutional monarchy. The authority of the Sejm was expanded, civil rights were strengthened, and the powers of the crown became subject to constitutional limitations.

At a time when most neighboring states remained absolutist monarchies, these reforms were regarded as remarkably progressive.

Throughout the first half of the nineteenth century, Western Velticia experienced significant political modernization, economic growth, and the gradual development of parliamentary traditions.

The Assassination of the King (1851)

Political divisions nevertheless continued to deepen.

On 14 September 1851, King Kazimierz VI Honest was assassinated during a public ceremony in the capital by a radical republican conspirator.

The king's death triggered a constitutional crisis and effectively ended more than nine centuries of monarchical rule in Western Velticia.

Despite attempts by some aristocratic factions to preserve the crown, public opinion increasingly favored the establishment of a republic.

The Republic of Western Velticia (1852–1873)

In 1852, a nationwide referendum was held to determine the future form of government.

A majority of voters supported the abolition of the monarchy, leading to the proclamation of the Republic of Western Velticia.

The newly established republic retained many institutions inherited from the constitutional monarchy, including the Sejm and an independent judiciary, while introducing an elected presidency and a republican constitution.

The republic became one of the earliest democratic states in the region.

Federal Reforms and the First Federal Republic (1873–1905)

Despite political stability, tensions remained between the country's various ethnic and regional communities.

In June 1873, a wave of strikes and demonstrations organized primarily by Kashubian and Sorbian communities demanded greater regional autonomy and recognition of local identities.

The protests spread throughout the country and forced the government to negotiate a major constitutional reform.

As a result, on 31 July 1873 the Republic of Western Velticia was reorganized into the:

The First Federal Republic of Western Velticia

The new federal system granted substantial self-government to the country's historic regions while preserving a unified central government.

The reform significantly reduced ethnic tensions and strengthened the political participation of minority communities.

The First Federal Republic endured for more than three decades and is often regarded as the foundation of modern Western Veltician federalism.

The Great Border War (1905–1906)

In 1905, rising tensions between Western Velticia and its neighboring states erupted into a major regional conflict.

German states, supported by several allied states, launched a coordinated invasion of the Federal Republic. Despite fierce resistance, the Western Veltician army was unable to withstand the combined offensive.

By early 1906, most of Western Velticia had fallen under foreign occupation, and the institutions of the First Federal Republic were dissolved.

The occupation authorities sought to integrate the conquered territories into their own political and economic systems, while suppressing local political organizations and federal institutions.

The Years of Occupation (1906–1910)

Although the republic had been defeated militarily, resistance never ceased.

Former soldiers, local militias, federal officials, and underground political organizations formed a nationwide resistance movement.

Poles, Sorbs, Prussians and Kashubians participated in the struggle against the occupation.

Throughout the occupied territories, clandestine newspapers were published, weapons were smuggled across borders, and partisan units operated in rural and forested regions.

Over time, the occupying powers found it increasingly difficult to maintain control.

The War of Liberation (1910–1911)

In 1910, coordinated uprisings broke out across Western Velticia.

The resistance movement launched a nationwide campaign against the occupation forces, supported by mutinies, strikes, and local revolts.

After months of heavy fighting, the occupying armies began withdrawing from the country.

The final liberation of Western Velticia was achieved in 1911.

The victory is commemorated as one of the defining moments in modern national history.

The Second Federal Republic of Western Velticia (1911–1939)

Following liberation, representatives of all major regions gathered to restore constitutional government.

On 2 October 1911, the Second Federal Republic of Western Velticia was officially proclaimed.

The new constitution strengthened federal institutions while guaranteeing broad autonomy to the country's historic regions.

The republic entered a period of rapid economic growth and modernization.

Large investments were directed toward: railways, shipbuilding, heavy industry, electrical infrastructure, public education, scientific research.

Political life was dominated by several major parties:

Federal Democratic Party,

National Veltic Union,

People's Party of Western Velticia,

Socialist Workers' Party,

Sorbian Regional League,

Prussian Federal Association.

By the late 1930s, the Second Federal Republic had become one of the most industrialized and politically developed states in the region.

The Communist Coup (1944)

The outbreak of war across Europe and growing political instability weakened the institutions of the Second Federal Republic.

On 1 May 1944, the Western Veltician Party of Socialist Workers (WVPSW) seized power in a military-backed coup d'état. The federal government was dissolved, opposition parties were banned, and many political leaders were arrested or forced into exile.

Shortly afterward, the country was reorganized into the:

People's Federal Republic of Western Velticia

Real power was concentrated in the hands of the Central Committee of the Western Veltician Party of Socialist Workers (CC WVPSW).

The Communist Era (1944–1988)

During the first decades of communist rule, the government carried out a massive industrialization program.

New steel mills, chemical plants, shipyards, rail networks, and hydroelectric stations were constructed throughout the country. Literacy rates increased significantly, healthcare became universally available, and large-scale housing projects transformed many urban areas.

Despite these achievements, political freedoms were severely restricted. Opposition parties remained illegal, independent trade unions were banned, and the media operated under strict state control.

The Central Committee of the WVPSW maintained power through an extensive security apparatus composed of the State Security Service and the People's Militia.

The Period of Social Unrest

Beginning in the 1960s, recurring economic crises led to growing public dissatisfaction.

Several waves of protests erupted throughout the country.

The Food Riots of 1961

Following shortages of bread and basic food products, on February 1961, demonstrations broke out in several industrial cities.

The People's Militia dispersed the crowds by force, resulting in dozens of injuries and several deaths.

The Fuel Protests of 1973

A sudden increase in fuel prices triggered strikes among transport workers and factory employees.

The government declared a state of emergency and deployed militia units to restore order.

Three citizens were beaten to death and hundreds of protesters were arrested.

The Winter Demonstrations of 1978

Severe shortages of heating fuel during an exceptionally cold winter led to mass protests across northern and western regions.

Clashes between demonstrators and security forces continued for several weeks.

The government eventually withdrew some of the planned price increases.

The Bread Crisis of 1984

The deepest crisis of the communist period occurred after major food shortages affected much of the country.

Long queues, rationing, and declining living standards fueled the largest anti-government demonstrations since the end of the war.

Militia units were once again deployed against civilians, further undermining public support for the regime.

Around twenty citizens were beaten to death, and several hundred citizens were arrested, some of whom were sent to a harsh communist prison

The Decline of Communist Rule

By the mid-1980s, the People's Federal Republic faced serious economic difficulties.

Industrial production stagnated, foreign debt increased, and shortages of consumer goods became commonplace.

At the same time, opposition groups, underground publications, student organizations, and independent labor movements gained increasing support among the population.

The authority of the Central Committee weakened rapidly.

The Veltician Late Winter (1988)

In February of 1988, nationwide demonstrations erupted across Western Velticia.

Workers, students, intellectuals, clergy, and former political prisoners demanded democratic reforms and free elections.

Unlike previous crises, many local officials and security personnel refused to suppress the protests.

Faced with overwhelming public pressure, the leadership of the WVPSW entered negotiations with opposition representatives.

After several months of talks, the communist government agreed to peacefully relinquish power.

The events became known as the:

The Velta Revolution

Restoration of Democracy (1988–1990)

In late 1988, a transitional government was formed.

The first free parliamentary elections since 1944 were held in 1989.

A new democratic constitution was adopted in 1990, restoring the federal republican system and guaranteeing political pluralism, freedom of speech, and regional self-government.

The Third Federal Republic of Western Velticia traces its origins to these reforms.

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Village - 13.3828°N, 112.5447°W

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Skymarines (talk) 20:47, 7 June 2026 (UTC)

Quick question: what is supposed to be native name? Zapadovelticia sounds nothing like Polish name - we don't connect words in that manner and the west is not zapad but zachód. Also given that why the English name would be the name as you written? West Velticia (Wełtycja Zachodnia) is much more natural choice from linguistic perspective. Rustem Pasha (talk) 20:55, 7 June 2026 (UTC)

I used term "Zapadovelticia", because:

- in Polish it would be " Zachodniowełtycja / Republika Federalna Zachodniowełtycji "

- in Lower Sorbian (Lusatian) it would be " Pódwjacorna Wjelćica or Zapadna Wjelćica / Federatiwna Republika Zapadneje Wjelćice "

- in Upper Sorbian (Lusatian) it would be " Zapadna Wjelćica / Federatiwna Republika Zapadneje Wjelćicy "

- in Kashubian it would be " Zôpadnô Wełticjô / Federacjowô Republika Zôpadny Wełticji "

- in German it would be " Westveltizien / Bundesrepublik Westveltizien or Föderative Republik Westveltien "

- in Prussian or Masurian it would be " Wakarinā Veltijā or Zachodnio Wełtycyjo / Federatīwā Republika Wakarinās Veltijās or Federacyjno Republika Zachodny Wełtycyji "

So, only in Polish and Masurian it would be "Zachodniowełtycja", in Sorbian and Kashubian it would be "Zapadowelticia", and only in German - "Westveltizien" = i decided that "Zapadovelticia" would be better than "Zachodniovelticia"

As a historical curiosity, the name was inspired by the World War II proposal for a Polish(–Lusatian)–Czechoslovak union, which was referred to as "Zapadoslavia" Skymarines (talk) 14:00, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

So you basically push for the name which doesn't have any real basis in the language. In Polish it sounds weird and couldn't naturally evolve, additionally other languages have more normal names, reflecting their grammar. Additionally the name Zapadoslavia was never historically used and appeared only on Reddit at best. Please, find a better, less eye-hurting name. Rustem Pasha (talk) 16:48, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

Alright, i see what you mean, but, i have no idea, what other name i can use, like Wełtycja is Poland in OGF, i have a lot of polish and west slavic peoplesso, i would use something like Zachodniowełtycja/ Zachodnia Wełtycja - Federacja Zachodniej Wełtycji (because, Wełtycja is main polish domain in OGF) or Federacja Nadwełtycka (from Wełta river) or Federacja Wichrogrodzka (from the capital - Wichrogród). If you can, you can "choose" one of the fake countries mentioned Skymarines (talk) 17:27, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

Literally every name you proposed is acceptable from grammar perspective (except for Zachodniowełtycja of course) and that was my only objection. However there's also this one thing that in names in Polish adjective follows the noun, not precedes it. It's not hard rule but it's present in most geographic names (for example Macedonia Północna, Karolina Południowa (US state), Niemcy Wschodnie (East Germany)) so I would recommend switching the word order in names like that.Rustem Pasha (talk) 17:45, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

Thanks a lot for advice :) Skymarines (talk) 20:00, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

So this is literally just history of Poland? Lankusiek (talk) 23:39, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

For general information, the current history of Western Veltycja is just a concept for now, later after work I might sit down and add/delete something else Skymarines (talk) 09:02, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

Hi, Skymarines. Usually the history section of any territory application is the least important to me (not unimportant, but least so), however I have to comment this one given that it takes up more than half of the application. Like Lankusiek mentioned, this is essentially the history of Poland 1:1, including the Christianization period, separation of states amongst sons, reunification, WW2, the communist period. You said this is general information but having the exact same history as real-life Poland is unacceptable. The OGF world functions on its own and you have the freedom to craft your own history based on what you see already present on the map (as long as there's lore present). You can always also contact your potential neighbors for a general consensus regarding history to guide you further. Other sections are fine, although I am curious what you mean by Mazanian Tatars? Is it a reference to Mazan in the south?

Secondly, the population is way too large. With your current population, the density appears to be 272 inh./km2. UL11l is at a latitude of 56.5 N at its southernmost tip, and is also landlocked making the area incredibly cold. Countries at a similar latitude like Estonia, Latvia, Sweden have densities at around 30 inh./km2.

The scaling is not good, especially in the rural mapping example. The houses are 50 meters wide, the castle is two kilometers long. The urban mapping is a bit better in that aspect, but I would make that smaller as well. Please shrink/rework the mapping. The quality of it is pretty good, there's attention to detail to the building but the scaling is not helping.

Do you want a beginner territory all for yourself to practice mapping further and then move it to UL11l when it matches the requirements later in the future? ── Bixelkoven (talk) (West Uletha Admin) 15:10, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

Also regarding navigable rivers, I would be really careful by designating them as navigable so close to the source. I can't tell with my naked eye but if the river isn't reaching about (at least) 600-700 kilometers in its length within the territory, it would hardly be navigable. Although this is better to be researched, perhaps there's some rivers shorter than that that are navigable, likely using widening efforts. ── Bixelkoven (talk) (West Uletha Admin) 15:13, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

1. History has already be changed (to better?) [it need to be checked] 2. Yes Sir, population is also changed, but how you got the area of this state? [it also need to be checked] 3. I noticed that my buildings are a bit too big, I will fix that too - I will make more city "districts" and change the buildings in the village. 4. About "Mazan Tatars" it is kinda reference to irl Tatars - they are Muslims, and i throught it would be good idea to settle them in my nation? something like that 5. If getting beginner territory would be a faster/better/more efficient option to get your chosen territory, I can agree to such a deal. Skymarines (talk) 18:19, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

I am glad you considered my suggestions. Additionally, when I commented about the history section, I did not mean to extend it with more history. I am more interested to see what kind of terrain, geography, landscape would you imagine there as that's what you will ultimately map the most.

Additionally, since you agreed, let's proceed with a beginner territory. First, please read the details about Beginner territories OpenGeofiction:Territory_application#Beginner. Then, find any available territory there that you wish to claim, and just reply here with the territory's ID, and I will approve it immediately. Please be aware that beginner territories are NOT meant for long-term mapping. You should use the territory space to practice your mapping skills. Once you are satisfied with your progress in the later future, you can request UL11l again and all your mapping from the beginner territory can be moved there so that you can continue working on it. ── Bixelkoven (talk) (West Uletha Admin) 14:41, 11 June 2026 (UTC)

Alright, so can i get BG31^∈^⊾^ƨ territory? "I am more interested to see what kind of terrain, geography, landscape would you imagine (...)" -> I'm interested in a forested, agricultural landscape, full of small and large rivers. There might be some mountains too (not too many). I love highlands and lowlands, but I'm not a huge fan of the sea (unless you need a port). I usually prefer small, intimate cities, with only a few larger towns possible (due to the need to create voivodeships/autonomous districts). A single metropolis—the capital—would be perfectly sufficient, in my opinion. I think the country would be dominated by either villages/hamlets or towns. "Once you are satisfied with your progress in the later future, you can request UL11l again" - i think, you must "confirm" my satisfaction and willingness to get - to receive the territory ;p . Just in case, is it possible to temporarily reserve the area, or is it a first come, first served basis? Skymarines (talk) 21:29, 11 June 2026 (UTC)

It is indeed on a first come first serve basis, so I cannot reserve it. Although, following trends with this territory specifically, it probably won't be requested soon. ── Bixelkoven (talk) (West Uletha Admin) 11:03, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

	Territory application approved
	User accepted a switch to a beginner territory. ── Bixelkoven (talk) (West Uletha Admin) 11:03, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
	Please be sure once again to treat the territory as a beginner territory, not as a full country.