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. | |
| The {{coord}}, {{node}}, {{relation}} or {{scalehelper}} templates can optionally be used to link to the OGF map - they result in nicely formatted links. Or you can paste in a URL. |
https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/-4.9091/171.7944&layers=B
https://opengeofiction.net/#map=15/-4.9222/171.7165&layers=B
| File:Noun Project Signature icon 619326 cc.svg | Username & date |
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| Sign and date the application by typing four tildes (~~~~) without spaces or "nowiki" tags. |
RaisinBran (talk) 17:59, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
| File:Noun project 579150 Conversation.svg | Discussion |
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| Discussion for clarification & decision |
