Forum:Territory application/UL18b - Gozia

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	Territory ID and proposed name
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UL18b - Gozia

	Physical geography
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The country has a cold climate and very little access to the sea. For this reason, the countries biggest urban and port cities will be situated in the far south-east in the small inlet of Kaspen Sea.

Additionally, most of the landlocked borders will be mountainous and alpine climate. Expect to see many ski resort and alpine passes in these areas.

Moving further inland, there is a large forest and national park area towards the middle and vast farmland and rural area will fill the flatter terrain around it. There are also a number of large lakes throughout.

Sketch: https://imgur.com/a/XJiK9Ka

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

Previously stated the biggest urban and port cities will be situated in the far south-east in the small inlet of Kaspen Sea. A few more major, but smaller cities exist throughout which will be connected by motorway and railway. Along these routes will also be small and quaint rural towns, villages and hamlets.

In the alpine regions will be ski villages and resorts which will be accessible by road and sometimes rail. These are sort of Scandinavian-inspired.

The mapping style will loosely resemble British, with aspects of other European countries. Driving side is on the left.

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

The main spoken language will be English (Ingerish)

There exists a long history in the rural towns, they have small, old heritage buildings and historic sites.

Whereas the cities were established more recently and are thus more modern.

	Past mapping
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Previous mapping in blue territory Commonia:

Modern inner-city example: https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/1.7588/150.0686&layers=B

Rural town (on the larger side) example: https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/1.4044/150.2169&layers=B

Ski area example: https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/1.0754/149.8990&layers=B

National park area example: https://opengeofiction.net/#map=14/1.6461/150.0441&layers=B

I have been stuck mapping in blue territories for a very long time now (nearly 2 years I believe) and I would really appreciate having my own area to start from scratch and create something entirely myself.

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AmusingSage2454 (talk) 10:15, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

	Discussion
	Discussion for clarification & decision

Hello AmusingSage2454, thank you for your application. Your past mapping definitely qualifies you for a private territory and your plans for the territory in question are well thought out. I'm confident we will find a good spot for you. There is only one aspect that I would like to discuss with you, namely the language. The regions in and around sector UL18 so far have mostly slavic languages (especially to the west and south of your territory) or Northern European / Uralic languages (especially to the east and north). English wouldn't really fit in here, especially since UL18b is effectively landlocked and therefore not a likely candidate for being a former Ingerish colony. In East Uletha, we have an English language region in sector UL29 (Westway to Filo Islands), however the climate is quite temperate there and no territory is available. I could see your territory fit in somewhere in sector 25 or 23; territory boundaries there can be easily changed if you would prefer a more landlocked territory. I also see a handful of alternatives outside of East Uletha, for exmaple in Southern Archanta or North-West Uletha, perhaps even a territory within Ingerland. Could you provide some insight into what you are looking for in your future territory, ie what traits (cold climate, English language, few coastal geography, ...) are most important to you, and what you think about the regions I pointed out so far? That way we can continue to find the optimal territory for your plans. Thanks and best, Leowezy (talk) 16:52, 1 May 2024 (UTC)
I don't really mind where it is, but I would like to do a fair bit of inland mapping, although I would be fine with a coastal territory but I'd like a space with a decent amount of space inland. In terms of climate I would like something mild or temperate, where I there could exist snow at higher altitudes. In terms of location I'm flexible so long as it can be in English. But yeah if you could help me find somewhere else if this territory won't quite work then that would be great. Thanks. AmusingSage2454 (talk) 07:11, 2 May 2024 (UTC)
What about UL26b, UL30a or UL04e? AmusingSage2454 (talk) 07:51, 2 May 2024 (UTC)
Hello, thank you for your reply. The territories you mention all lay around 30° north; that is about the latitude of Florida or the Sahara desert. You can have a look here for a climate world map. Furthermore, UL26b and UL30a are not in English language areas. UL04e however is, so that would satisfy that criteria. In very high mountains, ski areas might be able to exist there, but the rest of the territory would have a Pakistan-like climate I think. I'll ask the admins from the other continents to have a look at your territory application and also chip in with some further suggestions :) Best! Leowezy (talk) 07:02, 3 May 2024 (UTC)
Coming back to you on this: after having a look at your previous territory application, I wonder if AR016-60 (a state of Deodeca) micht actually tick all boxes? It's English-speaking, would allow for the human geography and history you envisioned, is sufficiently far south to allow for snowy mountains inland, and if you would want to reduce it's coastline we might be able to turn its south-western bit into an separate state within Deodeca. Let me know what you think. Leowezy (talk) 18:43, 4 May 2024 (UTC)
Yeah that could be great. Would it be possible to combine it with Federation aspirienne indigene next door for that extra bit of space inland? I can see that it’s a green territory as well. AmusingSage2454 (talk) 06:55, 5 May 2024 (UTC)
About the FAI you would have to ask the respective regional admin in your new territory application; I don't know about this :) Feel free to go ahead and open a new territory application for the Deodeca territory, I'll go ahead and close this one. Best! Leowezy (talk) 08:15, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

	Territory application closed
	Applicant will instead apply for AR016-60. Leowezy (talk) 08:15, 5 May 2024 (UTC)
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