Forum:Territory application/UL08j Astria

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

UL08j : Astria (derivated from french/italian est, as for the region on the eastern shores of Pretannic Lake)

	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)

Topography: [1] - terrain height is relative to the mean water level of the Pretannic Lake taken as the zero level.

Relatively flat terrain of southern and northern plains with some low hills is partially broken by mountainous and hilly terrain in the middle of the country. Southern plains extend from Plevia to Pretannic Lake and are part of the plains of northern Plevia.

Climate: Climate is influenced by the large body of water of the Pretannic Lake. Cfa is found in all the coastal areas of two surrounding lakes. Cfb is found in hilly terrain of the southern and central Astria. Dfb is reserved for the highest parts of the country.

Landscape: Landscape is inspired by northern Italy, especially by Veneto and Emilia-Romagna regions.

Pretannic Lake and Unnamed Lake shores.
Southern plains
Central mountains
Tipical city in the plains
historic northern town
village in the central mountains

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

Demographics: The country has about 5.4 million inhabitants. The metro area of the largest city on the pretannic coast has population of 800 000. The country is experiencing a phase of very slow population growth. Population is equally dispersed around the country.

Economy: Fertile plains and hills are still characterised by an intensive agriculture. The national industry is especially made of small and medium-sized businesses.

GDP (PPP) per capita is 58,000 Int'l$. Two major international highway corridors are stretching from south to the north. Rail network is noteworthy for its density.

Mapping style: Inspired by northern Italy.

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

Language: Variation of the Italian language, somewhat influenced by Gallo-italic languages.

Culture and History: Variation of the Italian culture, influenced by proximity of French and Germanic population. Historically part of "Roman Empire" Astria developed during "medieval period" as the alliance of smaller entities (city-states, counties, abbeys etc.) at the crossroads between Plevia, Franqueterre and Pretannia. Important regional identities caused the formation of the country separated from the other greater national states. In the 18th/19th century liberal ideas provoked creation of more cohesive political system which consolidated central government while maintaining strong regional governments.

Details to be developed in collaboration with neighbouring countries.

	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
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Sankt Nikolas - some recent urban and rural mapping
Città di Peritano - some older urban and historic mapping
New Anderton - some older rural mapping
Landscape of Minn-am-Gabőts - some older landscape mapping

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William (talk) 22:46, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

	Discussion
	Discussion for clarification & decision

	Territory application approved
	Glad to have you in the region. My only comment/advice would be to make the linguistic variation extremely noticeable on the map, so make it a point to highlight the historic crossroads and the unique national identity separate from the two big powers next door. — Alessa _(talk) 01:00, 13 April 2024 (UTC)
	If you need linguistic resources to help, feel free to ask. I look forward to seeing your mapping again.