Ingerish Asperia

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Province of Ingerish Asperia TBD (TBD) Capital: New Reydon Population: 10,100,550 (2022) Motto: Forged by Order Anthem: Green Pastures by Rocky Shields

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Ingerish Asperia (commonly abbreviated as IA) is the northernmost province of Deodeca. Situated along the northern extent of the Great Shield Mountains and the Brydens to the northeast, Ingerish Asperia has a diverse geography. Its rugged landscapes included alpine mountains, plateaus, rolling hills, grassy plains, and sandy beaches. It borders Kastichetshan to the south and AR043 to the west. Ingerish Asperia's capital is New Reydon, while its most populous city is Stonesipher. Stonesipher and its suburbs make up the X-largest metropolitan area in Deodeca, with the 2022 census recording 3.5 million people. In December 2022, the population of Ingerish Asperia was just under 9 million, making it one of Deodeca's most populous province. Over half of the province still lives rurally or in smaller towns.

The first known inhabitants of the area settled in Ingerish Asperia around X thousand years ago. The most notable of which were the Tshayhamhash peoples of the north. The earliest Ingerish settlement in the area was Baptist Bay, founded 20 years after Port Albert in Queen Adelaide Island in 1698. The Colony of Ingerish Asperia was founded as an Ingerish colony in 1700. It originally compromised of the present-day borders of Ingerish Asperia and Kastichetshan. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the colony divided into two, with King James Island Colony joining Kastichetshan.

Ingerish Asperia is a diverse and cosmopolitan province, drawing on the wide range of cultural influences from its multiple diasporas. Notable cultural groups include Ingerish, Gaelic, Indigenous, Franquese, and Wallean. Christicism is the largest religion in the province, although the majority of the population is non-religious.

Major sectors of Ingerish Asperia's economy include forestry, mining, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, technology, wholesale, and retail. Its main exports include lumber and timber, pulp and paper products, copper, coal, iron, steel, and natural gas. Ingerish Asperia exhibits high property value in its cities and is a major maritime trade hub for Deodeca. The Port of Baptist Bay is one of the most diversified ports in Deodeca. The majority of Ingerish Asperia's flat land is arable and agriculture is the dominant landuse on the eastern coast, where land is most arable.

Etymology

The Colony of Ingerish Asperia was named by Queen Charlotte of the Ingerish Empire in 1700 upon its declaration. The name refers to the historic Ulethan name for the southwest coast of Astrasia (and the Asperic Ocean). Queen Charlotte decided to add the prefix "Ingerish" to differentiate it from extensive Franquese claims to the south, some of which were being referred to as Asperie.

History

Ingerish colonisation

Snapshot: Sir Geldoff Umbra
Birth: 1676, Winburgh, Ingerland	Death: 1725, New Reydon, Colony of Ingerish Asperia
1st Lieutenant Governor of Ingerish Asperia
Geldoff Umbra, in office 1700—1725, was the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Ingerish Asperia (now province). He is regarded highly as an influential figure in the early formation of Ingerish Asperia, through policies that promoted democracy and universal equality. Umbra was born to a wealthy family in Winburgh and followed his father in politics. He was announced as Lieutenant Governor in 1699 by Queen Charlotte and promoted. Initially skeptical of working in a far-flung colony, Umbra quickly rose to a respected position in the colonial world. His long-lasting influence can be seen in the educational and scholarly facilities in Ingerish Asperian cities. The town of Umbra River and according river were named in his honour shortly after his commencement as Lieutenant-Governor. He died in 1725 after 25 years of service.

Geography

Geography of Ingerish Asperia
Continent	Archanta
Region	Asperia
Population	10,100,550 ()
Area
• Total	99,884.22 km2 38,565.51 sq mi
• Water (%)	1.19
Population density	101.1 km2 261.9 sq mi
Time zone	+9 UTC

Ingerish Asperia is a province located in the northwestern region of Deodeca. It is known for its diverse landscapes, encompassing mountains, plains, forests, and coastal areas. The province is bordered by the provinces of Kastichetshan to the south and AR043 to the west.

The mountains of Ingerish Asperia are compromised of the Great Shields Mountains and the Brydens, which form a natural barrier between the east and the west coast. These mountains, known for their majestic peaks, valleys, and lakes, offer breathtaking views and are a popular destination for hiking and mountaineering enthusiasts. The highest peak in Ingerish Asperia, Mount Liedbeck, stands at an elevation of 3950 meters above sea level.

Ingerish Asperia is home to expansive plains and fertile agricultural lands. The plains in the southern part of the province are ideal for farming, and agriculture plays a significant role in the province's economy. Ingerish Asperia's coastline stretches for approximately 700 kilometers along the Asperic Ocean, offering picturesque beaches, cliffs, and coves. The coastal areas are popular tourist destinations and provide opportunities for various water-based activities such as swimming, sailing, and surfing.

Large forested areas cover significant portions of Asperia, contributing to its natural beauty and ecological diversity. Protected areas are commonplace in Ingerish Asperia. One of the country's largest national parks, The Dunfold National Park, is located in Ingerish Asperia.

Climate

Ingerish Asperia experiences a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally mild and pleasant, with temperatures averaging between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F). Winters can be cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing, particularly in higher altitude areas. Snowfall is common during the winter months, creating a picturesque landscape. Spring and autumn are transitional seasons characterized by moderate temperatures and colorful foliage.

Hydrology

The province is blessed with numerous rivers and lakes that dot its landscape. The longest river, River Hale, originates from Lake Teetasaw and flows through the center of the province, providing a vital source of freshwater for both human consumption and irrigation.

Other notable rivers in Asperia include:

River Saint Agnes: This river originates from Lake Curon and is an important river for the northern Centerlands region. It joins with the River Hale at the Halemouth Lagoon near New Reydon.

Asperic River, the largest river in the north. It flows between the Great Shield and the Brydens, reaching the Asperic Ocean near the northernmost point of the province.

Subdivisions

Main article: Administrative divisions of Ingerish Asperia

Subdivisions of Ingerish Asperia

Name	County Seat	Largest City	Population	Total Area in km² (mi²)	Map
Tshayhamhash Governorate	Qha’chshč Sčhayaxw / Q̕áʔc̕ɬč Sč̕ə́yəxʷ	Qha’chshč Sčhayaxw / Q̕áʔc̕ɬč Sč̕ə́yəxʷ	18,000	4380.91 (1691.48)	Map∈⊾

Government and Politics

Ingerish Asperia is a provincial constitutional monarchy with the King of Deodeca as sovereign and the Lieutenant-Governor of Ingerish Asperia as his provincial representative. It is a province of the Commonwealth of Deodeca. The bicameral provincial Parliament of Ingerish Asperia consists of the lower house known as the House of Assembly and the upper house known as the Legislative Council.

Government of Ingerish Asperia
Constitutional parliamentary monarchy
Capital	New Reydon
Head of state
• Monarch	Geoffrey VII
• Lieutenant-Governor	Graham Archehurst
Legislature	Parliament of Ingerish Asperia
• Upper house	Legislative Council
• Lower house	House of Assembly
Judiciary	Supreme Court, District Court, Magistrates Court
Federal Representation	X Seats in Senate, X Seats in House of Assembly
Major political parties
LIA   GP   MAP   IAG

Agencies

Major agencies within the Ingerish Asperia Government

Name	Main Office	Minister
Department of Justice	Queen Charlotte Building	James Barter
Department of Trade and Commerce	Abercrombie Tower	Hunter Fiztroy-Smith
Department of Transport	Ingermart Building	Helen Underwood
Department of Planning and the Environment	Logan Building	Alec Templestone
Department of Education	West Winslow Building	Luther Jones
Department of Customer Service	Winslow Building	Francis Le Ueburg
Department of the Lieutenant-Governor	Old Stock Building	William Smithby
Department of Regional Ingerish Asperia	Ewestock Building	Gary Alder

In 2022, the government announced that the following departments would be newly formed from existing ones.

Future agencies within the Ingerish Asperia Government

Name	Main Office	Spilt from
Department of Emergency Services	Queen Charlotte Building	Department of Transport
Department of Agriculture	Abercrombie Tower	Department of Trade and Commerce
Department of Tourism	Old Stock Building	Department of Trade and Commerce

Subagencies

Department of Justice

The Department of Justice is responsible for the criminal, judicial, and law enforcement aspects of Ingerish Asperia. This ranges from police to prison services.

Police

POLIA Badge

The main police force of Ingerish Asperia is the Royal Ingerish Asperian Police (POLIA). The force operates at the provincial level and is responsible for enforcing provincial law. The force has a long and dignified history. It originally formed in 17XX and managed one of the largest police districts in the colony. The nickname "The Old E", comes from the force's original designation as the E Division of the Deodecan Colonial Police. When the colony formed provinces, the majority of the E Division was redesignated as the Royal Police Force of Ingerish Asperia.

POLIA's main training facility is located in the suburb of Tesecombe in western New Reydon. It also operates a secondary water-training facility in Tidonmouth. The Ingerish Asperian Police Musuem in New Reydon features a collection of police memorabilia, exhibitions, and details on the history of the force.

POLIA has recently increased focus on highway patrols and alcohol and drug testing.

Divisions of POLIA

Name	Description
General Operations	Handles all general policing matters.
Traffic Services	Handles all traffic matters.
Major Crime Investigations Branch	Investigative unit.
Water Operations Unit	Handles all water policing matters.
Dog Operations Unit	Handles all police dog operations.
Mounted Operations Unit	Handles all mounted police matters.
Forensic Services Branch	Handles all forensic and crime scene matters.
Band of the Royal Ingerish Asperian Police	Elected to play music for POLIA events, ceremonies, and parades.
Personel Security Operations (PSO)	Handle security of important individuals (e.g. politicians, governmental officials, witness protection).
Special Armed Response Group (SARG)	Specialised armed police unit for high-risk incidents that require quick mobilisation and lethal force. Nicknamed the "Sarges"

Corrective Services

Corrective Services IA is the province-wide correctional service. It maintains a number of prisons, detention centers, and temporary holding facilities. Prisons with the prefix "HM" denote a more historical prison. Newer prisons avoid the "HM" prefix, after the Prison Convention Act of 1935 enforced prisons to not use it for naming conventions. In 2022, the prison population of Ingerish Asperia was 16,450 people, with an incarceration rate of 162 out of 100,000 people.

The profile of an average Ingerish Asperian prisoner in 2022 was:

• Male
• 30-50 years old
• Uneducated
• Had a previous conviction record
• Single, or with a de facto partner
• Tended to live in more rural areas

In 1989, HM Prison Evesdrove was decommissioned following a devasting electrical fire that damaged most of the historic cell blocks. No prisoners or staff were harmed, but given the age of the prison and the space in other prisons, it was decommissioned by the government. Coincidentally, the decommissioning in 1989 was exactly 100 years after its opening in 1889.

List of prisons in Ingerish Asperia

Name	Image	Status	Type	Capacity	Notes
New Reydon Men's Prison		Operational	Low-medium security men's prison	380 beds	Opened in 1988.
New Reydon Women's Prison		Operational	Low-medium security women's prison	187 beds	Opened in 1989.
HM Prison Blacksad		Museum	Supermax security prison	235 beds	Originally built for housing dangerous prisoners in the early 19th to early 20th century. Closed in 1935 due to budget cuts and declining incarceration rates. Turned into museum.
HM Prison The Hull		Operational	Medium-high security mixed prison	405 beds	Second oldest prison in Ingerish Asperia, notorious colonial history for brutal conditions. The thickness of the walls of the cellblocks earnt it the nickname "the Hull".
HM Prison Morcauigh		Operational	Medium-high security men's prison	265 beds	Oldest prison on the West Coast.
Caulfield Men's Prison		Operational	Medium-high security men's prison	452 beds	Opened in 1993.
HM Prison Carrack		Operational	Low-medium security men's prison	346 beds	Opened in 1902.
HM Prison Evesdrove		Decommisioned	Low-medium security women's prison	210 beds	Opened in 1889, decomissioned due to fire damage in 1989.
HM Prison Tidon		Decommisioned	Low-medium security men's prison	260 beds	Opened in 1867, decommissioned in 1912. Proposals to develop the site into a hotel or waterfront shopping area.
HM Prison Scab Rock		Museum	Supermax security men's prison	450 beds	Oldest prison in Ingerish Asperia. Hurriedly built during the initial settlement period in the early 18th century to accomodate the growing rate of crime in the fledgling colony. Closed in 1845 due to poor construction. Operates as a museum and is supposedly haunted by ex-prisoners who were executed there.
Waverhead Detention Center		Operational	Customs detention center	55 beds	Opened in 1975 to temporarily accomodate immigrants who failed to pass border security.
HM Prison Redbatton		Operational	Low-medium security prison and military holding facility	250 beds	Opened in 1912 to ease overcrowding of eastern prisons. Granson Military Camp uses prison as a military holding cell for insubordinate members of the military.
Ruttersfield Supermax Prison		Operational	high-supermax security mixed prison	510 beds	Opened in 1985. Currently the only supermax level prison in Ingerish Asperia. Holds the most dangerous criminals in Ingerish Asperia, including notorious serial murderer Ivan Barr.

Department of Transport

The Department of Transport is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure of Ingerish Asperia. As of 2022, they are also responsible for the provincial fire and rescue service as they are used to conduct road maintenance and repairs. However, the Archehurst government is looking to add a new department called the Department of Emergency Services, which would encompass all emergency agencies including FRIA, RFS, etc.

Fire

FRIA Badge

RFS Badge

The Royal Ingerish Asperian Fire and Rescue Service (FRIA) is the main fire service in metropolitan and semi-rural Ingerish Asperia. In the 20th century, the force formed a seperate divsion, the Rural Fire Service (RFS), to operate in more remote and less populated regions as a volunteer service. FRIA also has search-and-rescue capabilities and is mainly responsible for remote rescues, vehicles crashes and sea patrols.

The FRIA was established to combat the frequent burnings of wooden houses in the colony's early days. It was initially a volunteer force but changed to a paid force once government funding was opened. The FRIA is responsible for a wide variety of responsibilities. This was one of the main reasons that the Department of Transport decided to rename the organisation to the "Fire and Rescue Service" to denote the service's greater responsibilities.

The FRIA maintains a number of stations in major urban areas and dense corridors. The RFS has a volunteer station in every town and village in rural IA. By number, the RFS has more facilities than the FRIA. The Royal Fire Service College in Metburn is the official training facility for FRIA recruits and occasionally RFS recruits. However, most local stations train their own new recruits.

In 1999, an arsonist sparked a fire in Tablehurst County, near Lodham River Wilderness Park. The resulting fire destroyed 2452 hectares of timber forest. The RFS, with assistance from the FRIA, were able to prevent the fire from proceeding to the town of Granson through controlled burns. Sadly, one RFS firefighter was killed when his unit were surprised by a sudden jump in speed by a portion of the fire. A statue of him was erected outside of his local RFS station in Stonetown.

Economy

Economy of Ingerish Asperia
mixed
Currency	Deodecan dollar
Unemployment rate	7.5

Ingerish Asperia's economy mainly derives from its history as an agricultural and light manufacturing province. The fertile, flat plains of Ingerish Asperia are suited to producing large yields of grain, soybeans, vegetable, fruit, and livestock. In historic cities, post-war development lead to light manufacturing neighbourhoods developing near the urban edge. These industries attracted immigrants and workers and allowed light manufacturing to become a dominant part of the economy. Commonly produced items included plastic, metal fabrication, steel, and textiles. In some areas, heavy manufacturing is also econominally important. Shipbuilding in Baptist Bay has historically been a bastion of the city's culture and economy.

Tourism is also a recently growing industry, with Ingerish Asperia's natural beauty being a strong attraction point. The ideal of a "wild, untouched frontier" has been often marketed to holidaying Effesians and international Ulethan tourists.

Demographics

Demographics of Ingerish Asperia
Demonym	Ingerish Asperian, Asperian (more common)
Official languages	Ingerish
Recognized minority languages	Tshayhamhash/ƛ̕ay̕əm̕áɬ, Native Archantan languages

Education

School list

List of major schools in Ingerish Asperia

Name	Type	Location	Capacity	Description
University of Ingerish Asperia	University	New Reydon	35,000	Oldest university in Ingerish Asperia.
University of New Reydon	University	New Reydon	27,000	...
Umbra University	University	New Reydon	16,500	...
University of Baptist Bay	University	Baptist Bay	20,000	Oldest university in Baptist Bay and one of the oldest in the province.
Cuthner University	University	Baptist Bay	13,000	...

Transportation

Infrastructure of Ingerish Asperia
Roadways
• Driving side	right
Railways
• Passing side	right
• Gauge	1435mm
Mains electricity	120V at 60Hz (use V for volts and Hz for Hertz)
Internet TLD	.de

Roadways

The Trans Deodeca Highway Route 1 and 1A form the major highway corridors of Ingerish Asperia. The TDH-1A is the longest branch route of the TDH Network.

The West Coast Highway is also a major route for West Coast settlements and forms one of the only connections to the greater Ingerish Asperia road network.

Road speeds in Ingerish Asperia follow the guidelines set out in the Motorroads Act of 1950. Residential roads usually have a limit of 50 kilometres an hour in urban areas. Tertiary to primary roads usually have a limit of 60 kilometres an hour in urban areas. In rural areas, the main road limit is usually 70 or 80 kilometres an hour. On the motorways and trunk roads, limits are usually set to 100 kilometres an hour.

Railways

Railways in Ingerish Asperia are used mainly for freight transportation.

Passenger rail links the cities of New Reydon, Baptist Bay, Ingerfort, and Stonesipher to the rest of Deodeca via the Ingerish Asperia Main Line. Some smaller cities and towns are connected through branch lines.

Ferries

For travel between Ingerish Asperia's islands, ferries are a mode of transport used. Westcott in Squangit County is the terminus for many ferry lines, with one even linking with Kingscote across Kingscote Bay.

Culture

Symbols

The coat of arms of Ingerish Asperia. It features the Ingerish crown on the crest, Liedbeck's mountain goat as a supporter, a Red deer as a supporter, and a White mobgray laurel on the bottom.

Symbols of Ingerish Asperia

Type	Name
Mammal	Liedbeck's Mountain goat (Oreamnos leidbeckis)
Bird	White-tipped stormpetrel (Hydrobates asperinus)
Fish	River Agnes trout (Oncorhynchus agnii)
Flower	White mobgray (Vinca hepburnii)
Song	I'll Make my Life in Ingerish Asperia (18th century sailor's song)
Mineral	Copper
Colours	Red, blue, white, gold

Sports

Cricket and rugby are among the more popular sports in Ingerish Asperia. Football, as in most of Deodeca, is popular too. Most towns have an oval that caters to cricket and rugby playing.

Water-based sports, such as sailing, rowing and kayaking are also widely enjoyed.

See Also

• Deodeca
• Administrative divisions of Ingerish Asperia