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	Territory ID and proposed name
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AN334^∈^⊾ - Sterrenkust

	Physical geography
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The country consists of three islands (as at present) of volcanic origin. There are two clearly visible volcanic cones on the main island, each approximately 400-500 meters high. The coastline is characterized by rocky cliffs (with natural rock pools in some areas) and volcanic beaches, with an extensive lagoon on the eastern side. Various coral reefs surround the island. The vegetation mainly consists of orchards (nutmeg trees) and untouched rainforest on the steeper slopes.

	Human geography
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Sterrenkust is home to over 100,000 inhabitants, the majority of whom live in the capital on the southern side of the main island. Additionally, there are around ten small and medium-sized settlements scattered along the coast. Most residents are descendants of Lentian colonists or migrants from neighboring countries. The country has a very high HDI and a relatively high GDP per capita, with banking, ecotourism, and agriculture (nutmeg cultivation) as its main industries. The island features an airport with a single runway in the southeast, as well as multiple ports and ferry connections. A coastal road encircles almost the entire main island, complemented by a newer parallel route that, through the use of modern bridges and tunnels, connects the various settlements far more efficiently.

	History & culture
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Although the archipelago was already inhabited around the beginning of the Common Era, it was found abandoned upon its rediscovery by Lentian explorers in the early 17th century. A colony was established, initially focusing on nutmeg production, but over the course of the 19th century, it increasingly gained popularity as a winter retreat for the wealthy elite from the motherland. A grand city was designed in colonial style, featuring theaters, parks, and promenades, while spa resorts were built in the mountains. This led to the development of a vibrant cultural and nightlife scene, and even in the early decades of the 20th century, the island retained its appeal to the elite. However, the archipelago then fell into relative isolation due to economic crises, leading to stagnation in both trade and tourism. But when the colony successfully declared independence in the 1970s, it strategically reinvented itself as a financial hub, attracting foreign investment through favorable tax regulations. This economic shift, combined with a revival of its cultural heritage—restoring historic districts, promoting the arts, and developing high-end tourism—reestablished the islands as a prestigious destination for the upper class of the former motherland.

	Past mapping
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https://opengeofiction.net/edit#map=16/-13.5853/152.8066

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Jannesvs (talk) 19:51, 15 February 2025 (UTC)

Hi Jannesvs,

Thank you for your application. I have some questions regarding it:

Physical geography
- Could you please provide a draft map of your project? I'm a bit confused the 3 islands you mentioned for AN334^∈^⊾ as I could count 6 larger islands. Which one is supposed to be the "Main Island"?
- I'm not a botanist, but after a quick check, it seems nutmeg trees grow closer to the equator (apparently ~0-10°). AN334 is located ~30-32°S.
Human geography
- Same as for physical geography, a draft map might help understand the project.
History & culture
- 17th century, might be a bit late for this part of the world. According to some of the greater region countries' page, they were colonised or came in contact with Ulethan a few centuries earlier. I'm not sure it could have been "rediscovered" then as other islands of this small and not-so-isolated archipelago seemed to have been colonised by Castellan and Valony as well. Maybe Lentia took it from another colonial power then or was it colonised way earlier? You may reach Lentia's coordinator to check for consistency?
- The rest sounds reasonably consistent, though I'm unsure a set of islands would have been christened "Sterrenkust". I feel -kust (like former Gold Coast, Ivory Coast or Pepper Coast) fits better sections of a continental coastal area than a 11,000km² archipelago.
Past mapping
- Thank you for the link: very reminiscent of the Dutch countryside.

--Aiki (talk) 06:53, 17 February 2025 (UTC)