Forum:Territory application/AR106 - Maltesia/Nhareland
Prior context. Second application following the discussions under the previous application. The initial plan is divided into 2 plans, with unused elements here being reserved for some other plans in the future.
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| The Territory ID (from OpenGeofiction:Territories, e.g. AR123a) and proposed name of the country |
AR106 - Maltesia/Nhareland
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| An overview of climate, topography and landscape of the country. With the exception of Beginner territories, you should always create a sketch map to illustrate & explain your plans. You can add a link to this (hosted on imgBB, Postimages or similar, but not imgur.com) |
Maltesia/Nhareland is a tropical country with large plains, jungles, mountains and several beaches. While coastal regions are relatively flat and has most urbanization compared to rest of the country; interior regions have no less part of urbanization; however these areas are usually complimented by jungles and some mountainous terrain.
Most cities are in coastal area with heavy planning (especially cities that had fortifications in the past); yet interior regions also contain several towns, planned and unplanned alike. The country has many villages as well; with the ones on plains have settler population and the ones in mountains and jungles have native population.
This paint.net edit should provide the initial basic idea; with envisioned terrains and main urban areas are distinctly colored in a basic manner, without too much detail. Due to scaling, line accuracies are not guaranteed, and various deviations from drawn plan may occur. (Geography plans can be amended upon contact. Coastlines may be altered during the planned map work. Land borders can (and in my opinion, should) be altered to not be geometric.)
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| A brief description of the territory demographics, economic development, land occupation, infrastructure and mapping style |
Oldest cities in the country are founded as early as 8. century, with oldest standing city dating back to 11. century, latter being built by the native Shona peoples (OGF name unknown); but the most modern cities are going back to 16. century, when the English colonizers settled to the coasts and built fortifications. Despite this old history, most of existing infrastructure is built in late 19. and early 20. century; with many of old buildings and "unreliable" fortifications were demolished. In recent years a debate began over establishing a new capital at interior, or simply adapting an existing city as a new capital, but so far there is no decision made.
The settler people are almost exclusively English (Ingerish), with a few Spanish (Castellan) towns and neighborhoods exist around the coastal areas; however the latter does not hold any recognition beyond city administrations.
The oldest surviving settler architecture comes from 19. century "Victorian" architectural elements, which are used in older city areas, especially the parts that were once within fortifications. The native architecture is seen just as same as they were a millennium ago; however the global trend of modern style is now being more and more common. City planning is dense in old and central parts of cities, with many apartment blocks are built in terraced style. Amenities are focused on specific zones or main streets.
The countryside development is rather different; towns will have modern touchups but otherwise they will easily signify their settler or native origins. Most plain areas will have farmlands; while jungle areas will have few settlements in form of towns and many native villages. Irregular settlements will resemble an unplanned, naturally developed village.
Transport network consists of a generally extensive road network, with a T-shaped motorway network connecting major cities along the coast and interior regions along the river. Railroads connect main cities to each other and to other countries, while many ports and several airports ensure international connections. A lesser classified trunk road network exists to reach out to minor cities and mountainous major cities. Almost every road receives sufficient maintenance and is almost entirely paved; despite relative political instability forcing the local administrations to handle most work as opposed to Ministry of Transportation as per legislation.
| Error creating thumbnail: | History & culture |
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| A brief description of the intended culture and language |
The country is home to its indigenous populations (based on Shona peoples in Africa); who are now found in mostly interior regions. First modern settlements are founded as early as 16. century, with many of these cities and towns being founded in late 19. and early 20. centuries. Due to colonial past of the continent, majority of population have an ancestor out of the continent. These settlers have been in charge for centuries, both during the colonial and most of post-colonial time periods.
The country has gained independence in late 19. century under name of "Maltesia", named after the person who established and expanded a colony here; as an oligarchic republic where natives and political opposition were heavily suppressed. A communist revolution attempt in 1930s ended up in a three-way civil war between oligarchs, revolutionaries and natives; lasting through three decades. 1971 Compromise brought three parties back together, with a constitution enshrining a democracy (though in reality only 3 parties can achieve prominence), and natives acquiring equal standing; with their affairs are additionally organized through a Great Tribal Council. Subsequent efforts to improve the political reliability of national politics have been failed, however.
Recently, the native populations have began to push a native name of "Nhareland", which translates to "fortress land". Although the adoption of this country name has narrowly passed through legislation, not everybody has accepted usage of this name, and a new political turmoil is currently brewing.
The official language is English (Ingerish); with Shona (OGF name N/A?) having "special status" (:official language in all but name). General mapping of region will be done in English, as with both names of the country applying; with administrative divisions having their own cases whether the English, Shona, or both languages being used; since they can adapt their own official languages.
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"Good old" beginner mapping area that I used as a reference in prior application before. I hope it still works
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Afrandez (talk) 07:28, 27 July 2024 (UTC)
| File:Noun project 579150 Conversation.svg | Discussion |
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| Discussion for clarification & decision |
