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	Territory ID and proposed name
	The Territory ID (from OpenGeofiction:Territories, e.g. AR123a) and proposed name of the country

UL12j - West Uletha - Āinamǭ (in IRL Livonian) / Weldoslendo (in Indo-European conlang)

	Physical geography
	An overview of climate, topography and landscape of the country. It is advised to also create a sketch, you can add a link to this (hosted on imgur or similar)

CLIMATE

The climate is Dfb/Dfc with around 500-600 mm of precipitation annually. In the given table, mean temperature of the area is present.

Because of numerous ridges blocking the westerlies, the climate in the area is more harsh than in countries on the same latitude bordering the Hesperic Ocean.

https://imgur.com/a/Acidkpy

GEOLOGY

It's not simple to precisely define the geology of the Middle Uletha, but I will suppose UL12j is located near Alpine or Hercynian (Variscan) orogeny. Such orogeny means that coal, copper, [plumbum] and zinc may be found in UL12j.

TOPOGRAPHY

Around 5 000 square kilometres of land is covered in mountains and hills. However, I estimate highest peaks to be not more than 1500 metres because of "oldness" of a ridge. Arable land is scarce, and hills are used as meadows to feed animals (mostly cows).

I am quite content with the pre-existing rivers (more like streams). Some glaciar lakes should be added here and there.

	Human geography
	A brief description of the territory demographics, economic development, land occupation, infrastructure and mapping style

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population of UL12j is rather homogenous, with 90% of [title nation name]. Other 10% is shared by Lechians and ethnicities from UL08e.

2/3 of the population will know [Livonian] at least on B1 level, and 90% will know [Indo-European conlang] on B1 level.

Around 400 000 - 500 000 people will live in UL12j, and 25% will live in the capital.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

UL12j is a developed country yet it doesn't posess big industry due to its size. Most of the economy is focused on the goods that go between UL08e/Lechia/Ruoguovvas. Around 65% of economic actions happen in the teritiary sector, 20% in secondary and 15% in primary. Some small coal mines still work, though, they serve only local needs.

LAND OCCUPATION

Most of the land is crown-owned or owned by "crown corporations". Mountains, natural reserves and resorts are all crown property. Private property is common in Agriculture and Light Industry sectors. All vital infrastructure and minor roads are municipal property.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Main roads and railways are made to connect Ruoguovvas, Lechia and UL08e. There is only one regional-class airport which would be located in the capital, and max. 3-5 airports with runways <800 m in lenghts. Heliports are much more common.

https://imgur.com/a/Acidkpy

Tourism is one of the major income sources in UL12j. 1 or 2 resorts can be located in the area.

Electric energy is produced mostly by small hydroelectric dams and a "backup" coal power plant in the capital.

MAPPING STYLE

I have a vision of in-land Scandinavian towns to be there, with some inspirations from highland Switzerland and Austria.

	History & culture
	A brief description of the intended culture and language

HISTORY

10 000 BCE / start of holocene - First human presence in the area.

5 000 BCE - Proto-Sillimi reside for settled pastoralism. They are the ancestors for those who speak [Livonian].

3 000 to 2 000 BCE - [Proto-Indo-Europeans] reside in the area.

500 BCE - first description of the area given by [some advanced civilization down south].

1 CE - tribes started to urbanize - steps are being taken for the petty states and kingdoms to form in the area.

50 CE to 100 CE - land is colonized by [Latin] Empire. UL12j gets its first town as a castrum. Common population is vassalized.

200 CE (think Caracalla and Elagabalus times) - The town loses its importance as the lands up north become politically unimporant, they slowly get independent.

400 CE - [Latin] Empire goes away for good, petty tribal kingdom is formed that speaks [Livonian]. [Latin] is used as the international language and a language of trade.

500 CE to 600 CE - Christianization of the West Uletha; UL12j stays pagan, though, some of the kings may be Christians.

800 CE to 1100 CE - Feudal period; UL12j may as well be part of Holy Roman Empire or some other "Christian Union".

1600 CE to 1660 CE - the period of active battle for UL12j between UL08e, Lechia, etc. Independence is lost.

1800 CE - Independence is regained during one of the Ulethan-scale national revolutions.

1920s - UL08e captures/puppets UL12j to maintain control over strategically important bypass.

around 1960s - Independence is regained once again.

LANGUAGE

UL12j will have two languages used officially. First one will be IRL Livonian (just as Livonian is located in between Sami and Hungarian, UL12j-ish is in between Ruoguovvas and Isztianorszag). Second one is a conlang that will be loosely based on Northern French dialects, [remnants of] Frankish language and some Lower German dialects.

POLITICS

The country is a dukedom (akin to Andorra/Liechtenstein), constitutional (possibly theocratic) monarchy.

	Past mapping
	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}} template can optionally be used to link to the OGF map - it results in a nice formatted link. Or you can paste in a URL.

Some of my recent mapping include:

Macroscale

2022-11: Mont Dignitus https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/-58.4184/50.8878&layers=B

2022: northwest of Jeidan https://opengeofiction.net/#map=10/-58.4653/53.9813&layers=B

Microscale

2022-08...2022-10: Franardal https://opengeofiction.net/#map=18/-60.97536/47.22658&layers=B

2022-06...2022-08: Bana-Sunpora https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/-59.0884/50.0530&layers=B

2022-01...2022-06: detailing Koltushev https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/40.4575/90.7515&layers=B

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Sudo91 (talk) 16:46, 21 November 2022 (UTC)

	Discussion
	Discussion for clarification & decision

Hey, thanks for the request. Can you propose a new shape for the territory, that would also fit more to the geography you propose for it, by changing the borders with/extending it into Lechia and UL08e? as of now the territory looks like a corner of land that could belong to any of its neighboring countries, rather than a state of its own. I would personally prefer it to be slightly bigger as well. Thanks --Stjur (talk) 10:02, 27 November 2022 (UTC)

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 {{Territory application id and name}}
-N/A - West Uletha - Kalkara (In Maltese)
+UL12j - West Uletha - Āinamǭ (in IRL Livonian) / Weldoslendo (in Indo-European conlang)
 {{territory application physical geography}}
-CLIMATE
+'''CLIMATE'''
-The climate of Kalkara is a Csa or a Csb climate as defined by the Köppen climate classification. The nation receives up to 500mm of precipitation per year, and is drier due to the eastern mountains of Mazan blocking westerly winds that would have otherwise changed the climate by some degree.
+The climate is Dfb/Dfc with around 500-600 mm of precipitation annually. In the given table, mean temperature of the area is present.
-GEOLOGY
+Because of numerous ridges blocking the westerlies, the climate in the area is more harsh than in countries on the same latitude bordering the Hesperic Ocean.
-Due to the plate tectonics in the region as well as an orogenic belt, the islands were raised from the sea floor over millions of years. Composed of limestone which is where the nation gets its name, the islands of the Kalkaran Chain are rich in resources contributing to the economic development of the nation in the past and in the present, notably copper and coal.
+https://imgur.com/a/Acidkpy
-TOPOGRAPHY
+'''GEOLOGY'''
-Quite mountainous, the nation is stretched from small islands near Mazan to the main island of Kalkara located near the nation of Almahrus. The highest mountain is located on the southern end of the main island and is roughly 480m tall. 65% of the total land is arable, with agriculture present. There are small streams, but no major rivers, fed from small springs and from the ocean.
+It's not simple to precisely define the geology of the Middle Uletha, but I will suppose UL12j is located near Alpine or Hercynian (Variscan) orogeny. Such orogeny means that coal, copper, [plumbum] and zinc ''may'' be found in UL12j.
-See this graphic roughly delineating the land and sea borders of the nation. (The territory currently has no territory code as the land must first be raised from the ocean.): https://i.imgur.com/sIHUMdw.png<nowiki/>{{territory application human geography}}
+'''TOPOGRAPHY'''
-DEMOGRAPHICS
+Around 5 000 square kilometres of land is covered in mountains and hills. However, I estimate highest peaks to be not more than 1500 metres because of "oldness" of a ridge. Arable land is scarce, and hills are used as meadows to feed animals (mostly cows).
-The national population is mostly homogenous, with 93% identifying as Kalkaran, however this number may be mistaken due to the policies of the Kalkaran government. The remaining 7% identify as Mazanic, as well as people from nations like Ingerland, Navenna, Alnahrus, Castellán, and more. The total population is around 500,000 people across the nation. 95%-97% have fluency or proficiency in the Kalkaran language (which is Maltese).
+I am quite content with the pre-existing rivers (more like streams). Some glaciar lakes should be added here and there.
-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
+{{territory application human geography}}
-Kalkara is a mostly developed nation, with some areas more underdeveloped, such as the outer islands. The economy is heavily based on resource extraction, namely in lime and copper production. Fishing is also an important industry of the island, occurring more in the outer islands as well as a small portion of it in the southern reaches of the main island. A smaller agricultural industry exists, however it is used to provide for the people of the nation and not as an export. The nation is dependent on other neighbouring nations for resources such as steel. The nation's GDP is around $25-27 billion Universal Standard Dollars, and is classified as an advanced economy.
+'''DEMOGRAPHICS'''
-LAND OCCUPATION
+Population of UL12j is rather homogenous, with 90% of [title nation name]. Other 10% is shared by Lechians and ethnicities from UL08e.
-The main island is mostly covered in urban area as well as meadows and pastures. To a minor extent, forests and wetlands are present, in addition to small patches of agricultural use area.
+/3 of the population will know [Livonian] at least on B1 level, and 90% will know [Indo-European conlang] on B1 level.
-See this graphic depicting land usage on the main island: https://i.imgur.com/RlxpWGI.png
+Around 400 000 - 500 000 people will live in UL12j, and 25% will live in the capital.
-INFRASTRUCTURE
+'''ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'''
-A mesh of highways, motorways, and ferries connect the country from island to island. The largest concentration of this network is located on Kalkara Island, where a network of roads connects the island together. The nation’s only railway is located here, running north to south inside the urban corridor. The nation’s only international airport is located on the main island, connecting the nation to the rest of the world by air as well as connecting it domestically, as two smaller domestic airports are located in the outer islands. Ferries are a large part of the transportation network in Kalkara, as ferries run regularly between each island in addition to ferries to Mazan and Castellán. The nation gets energy from solar and wind power, as well as smaller coal plants and a handful of thermal plants. Tourism and trade contribute to infrastructure development in the nation in addition to mineral extraction.
+UL12j is a developed country yet it doesn't posess big industry due to its size. Most of the economy is focused on the goods that go between UL08e/Lechia/Ruoguovvas. Around 65% of economic actions happen in the teritiary sector, 20% in secondary and 15% in primary. Some small coal mines still work, though, they serve only local needs.
-See this graphic showing the road network of the main island: https://i.imgur.com/HRdJhx1.png
+'''LAND OCCUPATION'''
-MAPPING STYLE
+Most of the land is crown-owned or owned by "crown corporations". Mountains, natural reserves and resorts are all crown property. Private property is common in Agriculture and Light Industry sectors. All vital infrastructure and minor roads are municipal property.
-The style that will be used is that of a Mediterranean one. Using inspiration from Malta itself as well as other, similar settlements in the region, Kalkara should in some form resemble one of these Mediterranean nations.{{territory application history and culture}}
+'''INFRASTRUCTURE'''
-HISTORY
+Main roads and railways are made to connect Ruoguovvas, Lechia and UL08e. There is only one regional-class airport which would be located in the capital, and max. 3-5 airports with runways <800 m in lenghts. Heliports are much more common.
-* 100 BC-400 AD: Kalkara is a part of the OGF:Roman Empire.
+https://imgur.com/a/Acidkpy
-* 400-750 AD: A lack of governance occurs following the exit of the OGF:Roman Empire, followed by a period of relative instability.
-* 750-800 AD: The islands are annexed by Mazan.
-* 1200-1300 AD: Following a crusade to kick Mazan out of Castellán, Navenna takes control over the nation and incorporates it as the Navennese Domain of Kalkara.
-* 1600 AD: During the Plevian-Navennese war, in which Navenna resisted Plevian annexation of the nation, Kalkara proclaimed independence with foreign backing.
-* 1605 AD-Present: Kalkara remains an independent sultanate.
-LANGUAGE
+Tourism is one of the major income sources in UL12j. 1 or 2 resorts can be located in the area.
-The sole official language of Kalkara is Kalkaran. Minority languages are unrecognised and hold no rights in the nation due to strict linguistic laws prohibiting extensive usage of these tongues
+Electric energy is produced mostly by small hydroelectric dams and a "backup" coal power plant in the capital.
-POLITICS
+'''MAPPING STYLE'''
-Kalkara is a highly nationalistic absolute monarchy (a sultanate) under the House of Serpina, installed after independence from Navenna in the early 1600s. The country is growing increasingly more autocratic, with the current ruler, Sultan Oskar Serpina, wielding more and more control over public services and day to day amenities of the people. {{territory application past mapping}}
+I have a vision of in-land Scandinavian towns to be there, with some inspirations from highland Switzerland and Austria.
-PAST MAPPING
+{{territory application history and culture}}
+'''HISTORY'''
+000 BCE / start of holocene - First human presence in the area.
+000 BCE - Proto-Sillimi reside for settled pastoralism. They are the ancestors for those who speak [Livonian].
+000 to 2 000 BCE - [Proto-Indo-Europeans] reside in the area.
+BCE - first description of the area given by [some advanced civilization down south].
+CE - tribes started to urbanize - steps are being taken for the petty states and kingdoms to form in the area.
+CE to 100 CE - land is colonized by [Latin] Empire. UL12j gets its first town as a ''castrum.'' Common population is vassalized.
+CE (think Caracalla and Elagabalus times) - The town loses its importance as the lands up north become politically unimporant, they slowly get independent.
+CE - [Latin] Empire goes away for good, petty tribal kingdom is formed that speaks [Livonian]. [Latin] is used as the international language and a language of trade.
+CE to 600 CE - Christianization of the West Uletha; UL12j stays pagan, though, some of the kings may be Christians.
+CE to 1100 CE - Feudal period; UL12j may as well be part of Holy Roman Empire or some other "Christian Union".
+CE to 1660 CE - the period of active battle for UL12j between UL08e, Lechia, etc. Independence is lost.
+CE - Independence is regained during one of the Ulethan-scale national revolutions.
+s - UL08e captures/puppets UL12j to maintain control over strategically important bypass.
+around 1960s - Independence is regained once again.
+'''LANGUAGE'''
+UL12j will have two languages used officially. First one will be IRL Livonian (just as Livonian is located in between Sami and Hungarian, UL12j-ish is in between Ruoguovvas and Isztianorszag). Second one is a conlang that will be loosely based on Northern French dialects, [remnants of] Frankish language and some Lower German dialects.
+'''POLITICS'''
+The country is a dukedom (akin to Andorra/Liechtenstein), constitutional (possibly theocratic) monarchy.
+{{territory application past mapping}}
+Some of my recent mapping include:
+'''Macroscale'''
+-11: Mont Dignitus https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/-58.4184/50.8878&layers=B
+: northwest of Jeidan https://opengeofiction.net/#map=10/-58.4653/53.9813&layers=B
+'''Microscale'''
+-08...2022-10: Franardal https://opengeofiction.net/#map=18/-60.97536/47.22658&layers=B
+-06...2022-08: Bana-Sunpora https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/-59.0884/50.0530&layers=B
+-01...2022-06: detailing Koltushev https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/40.4575/90.7515&layers=B
-* Pŕens Elva, GTK: <nowiki>https://opengeofiction.net/#map=15/-46.5862/65.5484&layers=B</nowiki>
-* Aveto Municipality, Qennes. An example of a more Mediterranean style of mapping.: <nowiki>https://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/39.62292/84.21223&layers=B</nowiki>
-* Kurni, GTK: <nowiki>https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/-46.3844/65.3083&layers=B</nowiki>
 {{territory application username and date}}
-[[User:KAB|KAB]] ([[User talk:KAB|talk]]) 10:54, 26 November 2022 (UTC)
+[[User:Sudo91|Sudo91]] ([[User talk:Sudo91|talk]]) 16:46, 21 November 2022 (UTC)
 {{territory application discussion}}
-*
+*Hey, thanks for the request. Can you propose a new shape for the territory, that would also fit more to the geography you propose for it, by changing the borders with/extending it into Lechia and UL08e? as of now the territory looks like a corner of land that could belong to any of its neighboring countries, rather than a state of its own. I would personally prefer it to be slightly bigger as well. Thanks --[[User:Stjur|Stjur]] ([[User talk:Stjur|talk]]) 10:02, 27 November 2022 (UTC)

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