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Excerpts from the travel guide are intended to feature links to quality mapping in the form of short, in-universe commentary. The areas featured will be of good quality but perhaps not widespread enough for a featured map. Users are welcome to nominate their own work. In-universe lore should be maximally linkable to the map, have a wiki article for the territory (even if only an infocard), and be no longer than a couple of sentences. Nominations are welcome, and self-nominations are preferred.
Excerpts from the travel guide are intended to feature links to quality mapping in the form of short, in-universe commentary. The areas featured will be of good quality but perhaps not widespread enough for a featured map. Users are welcome to nominate their own work or nominate the work of others with approval of the mapper. In-universe lore should be maximally linkable to the map, have a wiki article for the territory (even if only an infocard), and be no longer than a couple of sentences. Nominations are welcome, and self-nominations are preferred.
 


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! <h2 style="margin:0;background-color:#cedff2;font-size:120%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #a3b0bf;text-align:left;color:#000;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Did you know... (Complete Archive)</h2>
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* ...that [[Ardencia]] is roughly 28% the size of its largest neighbor, the [[Federal States]]?  [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=6/-48.225/148.019 Map]
* ...that the earliest inhabitants of [[History_of_Ullanyé|Ullanyé]] arrived during the 9th millennium BCE?  [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=8/-45.499/59.400 Map]
* ...that the largest city and the national capital of [[Izaland]] is [[Sainðaul]]?  [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/36.0270/128.9831 Map]
* ...that the Vinn Sea is bordered by more than a dozen countries?  [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=6/60.2449/35.6541 Map]
* ...that the Shirvan Region in [[Demirhanlı Devleti]], is home to the rare Shirvan Snail, which was historically used to produce a dye called the Shirvan Purple? [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=10/35.4193/78.8585 Map]
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* ... that '''[[Ingerland]]''' has never won the '''[[WAFO World Cup]]'''?
* ... that '''[[Saiku]]''' is a brewery and one of the most popular brands of beer in Karolia and that the original variety is exported around the world and today it is the brand of beer most associated with [[Karolia]].
* ...that The Republic [[Paroy]] is divided in 11 states and a federal district?
* ... that '''[[Duke Beglidere]]''' is known as the "Father of [[Pretany]]"?
* ... that Khaiwoon's national bird,  the '''[[wepphu]]''', is closely related to the chicken?
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*... that [[Delorme County, New Carnaby| Delorme County]], in the [[Federal States|FSA]] state of [[New Carnaby]] was named after solder and diplomat Maxime T. DeLorme? ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=11/-40.3144/156.0859 map])
*... that [[Attis]] became an independent municipality and church parish in 1805?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/63.9684/52.9287 map])
*... that [[Argenta]] is the capital of Baldoria and the largest city in the province of Argenta? ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=15/14.6292/61.7509 map])
*... that the Signálfórt, the most westerly fort along the Albanweall, is located near [[St Alfæd]]? ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/56.58037/20.06534 map])
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*... that [[Troie]] is a municipality in the south of [[Broceliande]]? ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/-17.8330/21.4527 map])
*... that [[Kattenden]] is located in the easternmost part of [[Duncanheim]]?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=12/-32.3829/170.1126 map])
*... that the island of [[Volta]] is divided between three countries?' ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=9/43.9711/130.0342 map])
*... that [[Silversea]] is the capital and largest city of the Province of Southern Mountains in [[Mecyna]]? ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=15/-26.4604/145.2976 map])
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*... that 100% of the electricity on [[Nahuwa Atoll]]  is supplied by solar power?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/-0.0370/79.8571 map])
*... that [[Twenty Palms]], [[Demacia]] was named after coconut tree groves that grow around the town?’' ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=15/-13.0588/125.9674 map])
*... that the earliest inhabitants of [[Ullanne|Ullanyé]] arrived during the [[History_of_Ullanne|9th millennium BCE]], most likely by boat from the [[Antarephia|Antarephian mainland]]? ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=8/-45.227/60.161 map])
*... that [[Sidera Crater National Park]], one of the largest national parks in [[Neo Delta]], hosts the Astronomy Center of the National University of Neo Delta?’' ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=12/-56.4660/136.1575 map])
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*...that The [[Gulf of Volta]] is an oceanic basin that is a southwestward extension of the Scythian Sea?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=7/44.731/135.665 map])
*...that [[Demirhanlı_Devleti|Demirhanı]] automotive company [[Vehikar]] has a production site in [[Esthyra]]?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/37.5917/103.6088 map])
*...that [[Philipsson]] is a large manufacturing and electronics corporation in [[Myrcia]]?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/56.31030/19.24747 map])
*...that [[Peritan City]] is one of the smallest soverign states in the world and that it also celebrates Christmas on two days?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/50.8841/118.1937 map])
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*...that the [[Co Phan Railway Station]] is split in two by the [[Fayaan]]—[[Kuehong]] border?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/30.09564/160.93264 map])
*...that [[Trevers Unity Station]] is the largest railway station in [[Trevers]]?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/-16.98517/27.70813 map])
*...that [[Quentinsburgh Union Station]] was originally built with four underground tracks in 1931?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=18/-3.38451/-2.50982 map])
*...that The Southern Station ([[Latina Estacion Sur |Estacion Sur]])  is the oldest station of [[Latina_(Ciudad) |Latina (Ciudad)]]?  ([https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/-13.5746/39.6963 map])


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==Nominations for travel guide entries==
*Join protests at [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=18/22.00946/150.06382&layers=B Minzhu Kuangchang (Democracy Square)] in Xiongjing. {{Bai Empire}}
*Pay respects to the pioneer of Bai democracy Emperor Chenghong [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/22.39467/150.08571&layers=B at his mausoleum] just north of the Bai capital.
*Enjoy the nightlife of [[Gobras City]], {{Gobrassanya}} at the [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/20.7410/86.7816&layers=B old docks]


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Entries above by [[User:Zhenkang|Zhenkang]] ([[User talk:Zhenkang|talk]]) 04:25, 7 November 2022 (UTC)
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*...that there is [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=15/-35.3606/3.9998|an island] in '''[[Leresso]]''' that implemented a complete motorized vehicle ban in 1964 which is still in effect today?
*...that [[Antigo]] is a landlocked nation with many rivers, the longest of which is [https://opengeofiction.net/way/11062751 '''the Antigo River''']?
*...that the tree under which, allegedly, the first explorers that landed into [[Adaria]] refuged before founding the city of Nichiuri, is now a [https://opengeofiction.net/node/131460051 Monumental tree]?
*...that in [[Cordoba]], [[Latina]], an unused subway-tunnel has been converted into a cycleway at 1.5 km [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/-13.1180/48.7827 (map)]?


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* If you're visiting [[Maka]], be sure to relax in the sun on a day trip to the isolated and ecologically diverse island of  {{Relation|304974|Runa}}.
--[[User:Lithium|Lithium-Ion]] ([[User talk:Lithium|talk]]) 23:50, 14 November 2022 (UTC)


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* [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=19/-35.17751/139.66378&layers=B Cook Hot Springs Hotel and Spa], located in [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/-35.1802/139.6796&layers=B Cook Springs], Clamash, is a beautiful place to relax after exploring the surrounding mountains. Soak in one of the many natural hot spring pools or enjoy a massage at Mountain Vistas Spa.
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*...that the [[Assembly of Nations]] was founded in 1966 and currently has 171 members?
*...that the [[World Food Aid Programme]] is headquartered in [[Guai]]?  [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=18/-40.43301/15.34494 map]
*...that the [[Organisation Planétaire de Santé|Planetary Health Organization]] is headquartered in [[Fenelec]], [[Ataraxia]]?  [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/34.8783/113.3216 map]
*...that the [[International Sea Justice Court]] is headquartered in [[Porto Colon]], [[Latina]]?  [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/-13.21335/48.91529 map]


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*The [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/-34.81282/137.89690&layers=B Wahanta Zoo] is a must-see when visiting [https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/-34.8566/137.8995&layers=B Wahanta, Clamash ]. The world-class zoo is home to many exhibits including the recently opened Arecales Annex, which features flora and fauna of the Arecales Archipelago.


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Revision as of 20:19, 1 December 2022

Excerpts from the travel guide are intended to feature links to quality mapping in the form of short, in-universe commentary. The areas featured will be of good quality but perhaps not widespread enough for a featured map. Users are welcome to nominate their own work or nominate the work of others with approval of the mapper. In-universe lore should be maximally linkable to the map, have a wiki article for the territory (even if only an infocard), and be no longer than a couple of sentences. Nominations are welcome, and self-nominations are preferred.

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Nominations for travel guide entries

Entries above by Zhenkang (talk) 04:25, 7 November 2022 (UTC)

  • If you're visiting Maka, be sure to relax in the sun on a day trip to the isolated and ecologically diverse island of Runa.

--Lithium-Ion (talk) 23:50, 14 November 2022 (UTC)

  • Cook Hot Springs Hotel and Spa, located in Cook Springs, Clamash, is a beautiful place to relax after exploring the surrounding mountains. Soak in one of the many natural hot spring pools or enjoy a massage at Mountain Vistas Spa.

--Glauber (talk) 6:57, 1 December 2022 (UTC)

  • The Wahanta Zoo is a must-see when visiting Wahanta, Clamash . The world-class zoo is home to many exhibits including the recently opened Arecales Annex, which features flora and fauna of the Arecales Archipelago.

--Glauber (talk) 6:57, 1 December 2022 (UTC)