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'''Nishowigan''', officially the '''Federal State of Nishowigan''' is a state in the Federal States. Located in the West Lakes region, is the southernmost state in the union. Its capital is Wytusky, and its largest city is Wychelle. It is bordered by Ardencia to the south, Deodeca to the west, and Minnonigan and Seneppi to the north. | |||
Nishowigan contains eight counties, three districts, and two unorganized areas, with many independent municipalities within. It is sometimes conceptually divided into Northern Nishowigan and Southern Nishowigan, with the north containing the vast majority of the state's population and usable land, and the south being centered almost entirely around Ste. Margaux. | |||
Nishowigan contains eight counties, three districts, and two unorganized areas, with many independent municipalities within. It is sometimes conceptually divided into Northern Nishowigan and Southern Nishowigan, with the north containing the vast majority of the state's population and usable land, and the south being centered almost entirely around | |||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The state's name is derived from the native archantan term for the region around | The state's name is derived from the native archantan term for the region around Annagawi, describing an area of land surrounded by three Grand Lakes|grand lakes. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Modern history === | === Modern history === | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Nishowigan is divided into two significant geographical regions, divided by a line of latitude drawn on the city of | Nishowigan is divided into two significant geographical regions, divided by a line of latitude drawn on the city of Varnel. | ||
* Northern Nishowigan, a generally flat uplands area, used primarily for agriculture and human settlement. It contains the vast majority of Nishowigan's population and urban areas. | * Northern Nishowigan, a generally flat uplands area, used primarily for agriculture and human settlement. It contains the vast majority of Nishowigan's population and urban areas. | ||
* Southern Nishowigan, a minor highlands area inhospitable to agriculture, but rich in mineral resources. It is densely forested with spruces and other evergreen tree-types. | * Southern Nishowigan, a minor highlands area inhospitable to agriculture, but rich in mineral resources. It is densely forested with spruces and other evergreen tree-types. | ||
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The southern minor highlands | The southern minor highlands | ||
Due to the state's position between three lakes, Northern Nishowigan experiences a heavy impact of lake-effect snow from | Due to the state's position between three lakes, Northern Nishowigan experiences a heavy impact of lake-effect snow from Lake Betaouais and Lake Sauganash. While the south still experiences a significant amount of precipitation and temperature variation, this impact is not derived so much from the region's proximity to lakes. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Latest revision as of 02:31, 11 May 2023
Nishowigan, officially the Federal State of Nishowigan is a state in the Federal States. Located in the West Lakes region, is the southernmost state in the union. Its capital is Wytusky, and its largest city is Wychelle. It is bordered by Ardencia to the south, Deodeca to the west, and Minnonigan and Seneppi to the north.
Nishowigan contains eight counties, three districts, and two unorganized areas, with many independent municipalities within. It is sometimes conceptually divided into Northern Nishowigan and Southern Nishowigan, with the north containing the vast majority of the state's population and usable land, and the south being centered almost entirely around Ste. Margaux.
Etymology
The state's name is derived from the native archantan term for the region around Annagawi, describing an area of land surrounded by three Grand Lakes|grand lakes.
History
Pre-Ulethan settlement
Franquese colonisation and transfer to FSA
Wychelle Territory and statehood
Modern history
Geography
Nishowigan is divided into two significant geographical regions, divided by a line of latitude drawn on the city of Varnel.
- Northern Nishowigan, a generally flat uplands area, used primarily for agriculture and human settlement. It contains the vast majority of Nishowigan's population and urban areas.
- Southern Nishowigan, a minor highlands area inhospitable to agriculture, but rich in mineral resources. It is densely forested with spruces and other evergreen tree-types.
The southern minor highlands
Due to the state's position between three lakes, Northern Nishowigan experiences a heavy impact of lake-effect snow from Lake Betaouais and Lake Sauganash. While the south still experiences a significant amount of precipitation and temperature variation, this impact is not derived so much from the region's proximity to lakes.
Climate
The entirety of Nishowigan is listed under climate type Dfb (Warm-summer humid continental). It experiences
Subdivisions
Nishowigan is divided into eight counties, three districts, two unorganized areas, and one independent city. Within the two unorganized areas, there are four independent municipalities and two Native Archantan Treaty Reserves.
| Name | Code | County/District Seat | Population | Area in sq mi (sq km) | Postal Code | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annagawi County | A | Annagawi (City) | ||||
| Betaouais County | B | Arsenault | ||||
| Wychelle (City) | C | Wychelle (City) | 359,000 | |||
| Dexton County | D | Alkete | ||||
| Sauganash County | H | Marketville | ||||
| Dulac District | L | Alkete | 62,000 | |||
| Greater Ste. Margaux District | M | Ste. Margaux (City) | 377,000 | |||
| Payette County | P | Colesex | ||||
| Red County | R | Decousse | ||||
| Unorganised Nishowigan (North Part) | UN | |||||
| Unorganised Nishowigan (North Part) | UN | |||||
| Unorganised Nishowigan (South Part) | US | |||||
| Wisgana County | W | Varnel | ||||
| Wytusky District | Y | Wytusky (City) | 255,000 | |||
| NISHOWIGAN | NI | Wytusky | 1,881,000 | 21,437 (55,522) | 61AA00-61YY99 | 41 |