Forum:Territory application/UL25g - Falkewood
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| File:Noun Project Signature icon 619326 cc.svg | Territory ID and proposed name |
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| The Territory ID (from OpenGeofiction:Territories, e.g. AR123a) and proposed name of the country |
UL25g - Falkewood
| File:Noun Project Map icon 1463108.svg | Physical geography |
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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) |
The northern region of the territory has long, harsh winters and cool summers, characterized by heavy snowfall, frequent overcast skies, and short but bright summer days. The southern and coastal regions are still rather cold but more mild, with wet, rainy weather prevailing during the colder months and cool to warm summers supporting lush vegetation. Frequent storms batter the coast.
The territory is mostly mountainous. In northern and eastern parts of the country, rugged mountain ranges are present, with some areas featuring snow-capped peaks rising 2,000 meters above the surface, and others with glacial valleys. In contrast, the southern and western parts of the country are more suitable for agriculture and feature rolling hills. Thick coniferous forests dominate much of the inland, especially in the northern regions. Two major rivers flow through the territory, forming wide and fertile valleys.
Overall, the territory has a wild and diverse landscape with vast forests, icy northern expanses, and rugged coastlines.
Plan: https://imgur.com/a/gcQHSS7
| File:Invest - The Noun Project.svg | Human geography |
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| A brief description of the territory demographics, economic development, land occupation, infrastructure and mapping style |
The territory has a population of roughly six million, with the large majority of the population concentrated in the southern parts of the country, mainly by the bay in the metropolitan area of the capital city, Cold Harbor. The population density is rather low outside of the capital city.
The economy is very mixed, with the northern regions focused on forestry and natural resources, the southern and western regions relying on agriculture and manufacturing, and the coastal regions being economic hubs, with shipbuilding, trade, fishing, and a growing information technology sector.
The infrastructure is extensively developed, with advanced road, rail, and sea transport networks. Public transportation is very well-funded. The largest and busiest airport is located in Cold Harbor.
The country also has a strong military and a very modern navy. It is also very attractive region for immigrants due to its safety, economic opportunities, and high standard of living.
| File:Noun Project languages icon 105908 cc.svg | History & culture |
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| A brief description of the intended culture and language |
The territory was discovered by Ingerish explorers in the early 16th century, attracting settlers looking for new opportunities. Early settlements were established along the coast and rivers, leading to the founding of the capital, Cold Harbor. However, the arrival of settlers led to tensions and conflicts with indigenous populations, who were forced into the mountains or out of the country. The territory thrived on the agriculture and forestry. Trade was also a large part of the economy due to the territory's location. A parliamentary government was set up. In the 19th century, the country saw industrialization, particularly in the coastal cities, with the growth of shipbuilding and manufacturing. Later on, the government also focused on infrastructure, setting up a network of motorways. A large influx of immigrants also started to appear. In the modern era, the building of a high-speed rail system also helped with the growth and diversification of the economy, with emerging sectors like information technology.
As a result of the country's unique origins, Ingerish has been established as the official language, shaping the nation's identity and communication. This linguistic choice sets it apart from its neighbors, where Scandinavian languages dominate.
The territory boasts a rich literary tradition, with many renowned authors, poets, and musicians hailing from the area. The cuisine is well-known for its seafood dishes, and the population mostly practices Christianity and indigenous spiritual beliefs.
| File:Noun Project drawing icon 2123401.svg | Past mapping |
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| To support your request provide links to areas of OGF mapping which showcase your mapping skill. Mapping relevant to the requested theme & geography is especially useful. | |
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https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/-4.9091/171.7944&layers=B (larger city)
https://opengeofiction.net/#map=15/-4.9222/171.7165&layers=B (small town)
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RaisinBran (talk) 17:59, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
| File:Noun project 579150 Conversation.svg | Discussion |
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| Discussion for clarification & decision |
Hello RaisinBran, thank you for your application. It targets the territory very well in terms of climate and geography and presents a plausible development pattern. The cultural theme also fits the area. There are a few points I would like to address before approving the territory request:
- Your mapping activity so far is difficult to tell apart from mapping that was already there before. Please provide some mapping examples where you start an area "from scratch", containing both urban and rural/natural mapping. You can do so in blue territories or get your own BG territory as an intermediate step. Feel free to map towns or landscapes that you would like to move to UL25g later on; I can reserve UL25g for the further duration of your mapping and assist with moving your mapping from a blue or BG territory to UL25g later on when the territory is formally assigned to you, so you don't lose time.
- Please expand a bit about what your nation's history and modern relation with Ostermark could look like. Most notably, Ostermark is not English-speaking; what historic developments could have led to this situation? This is mostly a thought exercise.
- Adding to the previous point, I'd encourage you to think about what type of language the native population might have spoken (the region so far is defined as Germanic/Northern European/Celtic, but it is not strictly limited to that), and to what degree this might be reflected even in modern-day place names. Even in the US for example, many place names are not Enlish but "misheard" versions of former native names.
- optional but encouraged: your country sketch is a very good start. If you like, I can only recommend to refine it a little further before starting to map the territory, especially in terms of landcover, smaller cities, and transportation links. See Help:Making realistic countries for a good example.
Looking forward to your reply, best, Leowezy (talk) 13:57, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
Hello Leowezy, thanks for your feedback!
- Regarding the mapping activity, both examples I provided above were started from scratch (including the natural features), although I worked with the user sourapple to create the larger city, and if my application is approved, I would like to continue working with them on this new territory. I will also continue to map some more towns and landscapes in the blue territories for now.
- Due to the relative isolation of the nation, settlers probably would have found a sense of security, only gradually expanding and cultivating the land. Because of this and the fact that a large portion of the country is mountainous and inhospitable, the large majority of settlers would have stuck to the coastal environment. I would also like to think that this gradual settler activity would have forced much of the native population to seek refuge in other places such as Ostermark, leading to a hint of bitterness in their relationship of the two nations. Due to their geographic closeness, however, I would imagine that the two nations would have similar economic and political interests, with tight diplomatic relations that are often times tense but generally cooperative. I think that the language the native population might have spoken would be a Northern European language similar to the one being used in Ostermark, and the degree that it might be reflected in modern-day place names may vary depending on the location; cities influenced largely by settlers such as the capital city might be almost entirely in English, but closer to borders or in the mountains, the language of the native population may be slightly more prominent.
- Also, here's a more detailed plan: https://imgur.com/a/jDH2P3N
RaisinBran (talk) 17:56, 9 October 2024 (UTC)