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| Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the [[Ambrosian Sea]] to the north, the {{wp|Atlantic Ocean|Langeyan Ocean}} to the west, Miklea to the east and the [[Lazarene Sea]] to the south. It comprises the westernmost part of Aldimiklea.
| | Aldinea is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the [[Ambrosian Sea]] to the north, the {{wp|Atlantic Ocean|Langeyan Ocean}} to the west, Miklea to the east and the [[Lazarene Sea]] to the south. It comprises the westernmost part of Aldimiklea. |
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| While the border between Aldinea and Miklea is a cultural construct, the continents are commonly considered to be separated by the watershed divides of the TBD mountains to the south, and the drainage basin of the TBD sea to the east aswell as the Nabolonian Straits. The border is however generally unclear and has been changed throughout history, but the division reflects less of a cultural or linguistic divide but more distinct Aldinean identity wishing to distance itself from its neighbours. Several countries including [[Galideen]], [[Kulavia]] and [[Tashbek]] have their contigous landmasses cross the continental line and are thus considered transcontinental states. In addition [[Sjealand]], [[Ambrose]], [[Sazarin]], [[Mondejar]] and [[Luighne]] can be considered transcontinental because of their overseas island or territories but are generally not due to the vast distance between them and their territories. | | While the border between Aldinea and Miklea is a cultural construct, the continents are commonly considered to be separated by the watershed divides of the TBD mountains to the south, and the drainage basin of the TBD sea to the east aswell as the Nabolonian Straits. The border is however generally unclear and has been changed throughout history, but the division reflects less of a cultural or linguistic divide but more distinct Aldinean identity wishing to distance itself from its neighbours. Several countries including [[Galideen]], [[Kulavia]] and [[Tashbek]] have their contigous landmasses cross the continental line and are thus considered transcontinental states. In addition [[Sjealand]], [[Ambrose]], [[Sazarin]], [[Mondejar]] and [[Luighne]] can be considered transcontinental because of their overseas island or territories but are generally not due to the vast distance between them and their territories. |
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| The [[Aquiline League]] is considered by most as the birthplace of Aldinean civilization, havign spread across the entire southern Aldinean coast by the early 2nd century. Despite the fall of the league by the 6th century and subsequent migrations into its territories by {{wp|Slavic Peoples|Rekan}} and {{wp|Germanic Peoples|Fulkaic}} peoples, the economic and administrative legacy of the hundreds of member cities heavily influnced later governments. | | The [[Aquiline League]] is considered by most as the birthplace of Aldinean civilization, havign spread across the entire southern Aldinean coast by the early 2nd century. Despite the fall of the league by the 6th century and subsequent migrations into its territories by {{wp|Slavic Peoples|Rekan}} and {{wp|Germanic Peoples|Fulkaic}} peoples, the economic and administrative legacy of the hundreds of member cities heavily influnced later governments. |
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| ==Name== | | ==Name== |
| [[File:The Spring by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Skaði ''' by Wilhelm Hochbär, 1876.]]
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| In the [[Norcism|Nordic pantheon]], the god Njörðr or Njord, was seen as the prime god of the sea. As such the [[Proto-Nordanians]] who inhabited the coastal areas of modern day [[Lersekt]] viewed him as an important god in their pantheon, using the Moon ([[Aurorum]]) which they called Skaði to guide them on their journeys. With their migrations into Nevanic Nordania, these people spread their language, religion and identity, establishing rulership over the northern third of the continent. Because of this their firm belief in the god Njörðr, gradually caused the [[Proto-Nordanians]] to call the land Njörðrländr. This remains the ancestor to the current Germanic names for Nordania, which the international community has adopted as the name of the continent.
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| In southern Nordania, the [[Karazawa|Karazawi]] people of [[Echeri]] peninsula developed the belief that the rest of the world was inhabited by barbarians, as they had experienced multiple incursions into their homeland after the first succesful establishment of proto-states in modern day Karazawa. This resulted in the areas around Karazawa being labelled as Parukta or ''Land of the Barbarian''. In modern day [[Karazawa]], while the name Nordania is known and taught, the official name of the continent still remains Parukta. The neighbouring realm of [[Cirdia]], sheltered by its massive plateau and mountains viewed the neighbouring states as foreign, nicknaming them Laed Numontea or ''Land beyond the Peaks''.
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| ==Nordania and Conitia== | | ===Aldinea and Miklea=== |
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| ===Pan-Nordanian nationalism===
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
| ===Pre-history=== | | ===Antiquity=== |
| ===Age of migrations=== | | ===Middle Ages=== |
| ====Expulsion of the Nevanic Peoples====
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| ===Imperial age=== | | ===Imperial Age=== |
| ===Dark age=== | | ===Volatile Century=== |
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| ==Geography== | | ==Geography== |
| Nordania is the largest continent of [[Esquarium]], narrowly beating [[Velkia]] but remaining smaller than [[Velkia]] and [[Borea]] together. The continent has the largest ratio of coast to landmass due to to various bays, peninsulas and the [[Tynic Sea]], considered to be Esquarium's largest {{wp|inland sea}}. Its maritime borders involve the Great Ocean to its north, west and south; Central Ocean to its east; and the Hyperborean Ocean to the north. Northern Nordania is generally mountainous as the Hyperborean plate pushes into the Hyperborean plate, creating folds ranging from [[Alemannia]] to [[Tynland]], [[Holstein]] and [[Sjealand]], this has also caused the creation of the [[Nordanian mountains]], which cover most of northernmost Nordania from [[Fjalland]] to [[Arkiasis]], in the last {{wp|ice age}} and because of the heavy tectonic activity in that area, this region of Nordania is famous for it's deep {{wp|fjords}}.
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| This mountainous area gradually decreases until it hits the [[Tynic Sea]]. Southwestern Nordania is also heavily mountainous as it is mostly covered by the [[Cirdian Plateau]]. The plateau was uplifted by {{wp|tectonic}} activity. This, combined with erosion from the sea and weather, has created narrow mountain valleys across all of Cirdia and southwestern Nordania in general. Central Nordania, extending into [[Conitia]] and [[Karazawa]], is a generally flatter region characterized by the [[South Nordanian Savannah]] and the [[Central Nordanian Plain]]. As a result both southern and northern Nordanian is generally higher and more mountainous, with the middle of the continent being flatter and more fertile. The border with [[Conitia]] is defined as the [[Saros Mountains]], which cover most of [[Fillimons]] and [[Caneja]]
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| Nordania can be divided into multiple sub-regions. They include the nations surrounding the [[Tynic Sea]], the states of the former [[Vjaarlandic Empire]], the celtic nations on the western parts of the [[Váli Peninsula]], the Nevan holdouts in the Nordanian mountains, the jungles, mountains and forests of the Erechi Peninsula and ADD YOUR SUBREGIONS.
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| <gallery caption="Gallery of Nordanian regions" widths="150px">
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| File:Moens klint moen.jpg|Cliffs of Southern [[Sjealand]]
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| File:0tzdwO2.jpg|Mähring, [[Holstein]]
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| File:2523-610x360.jpg|Saros Mountains
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| File:072216NORWAY5.jpg|Mølby, [[Vjaarland]]
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| File:Archipelago Sea.jpg|[[Tynic Sea]]
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| File:Cornwall-intro 2846053b.jpg|Coast of western [[Arkiasis]]
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| File:Efbb68f66a804b28fb5fc80bea9fa6d3.jpg|Central Nordanian Plain, [[Alemannia (Esquarium)|Alemannia]]
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| File:Épernay - vignes (06).JPG|Dråx Wineyards, [[Oelia]]
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| File:IcelandCountryside.jpg|Ykkerstad, [[Fjalland]]
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| File:P116 a1380b9d308de6cda9d6c7cd038a7396121314 nov 06 Event Box 064.jpg|South Nordanian Savannah
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| File:Rewrite norwegian-fjords-1.jpg|Üchma Fjord, [[Austrosia]]
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| File:Touring-the-Mexican-Jungle.jpg|Utamaka Forest, [[Karazawa]]
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| File:Bierikjåhkå Sarek.JPG|[[Northumberland|Northumbrish]] tundra, [[Ambrose]]
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| ===Climate=== | | ===Climate=== |
| Northern Nordania lies mainly in the {{wp|temperate}} climate zones, experiencing warm summers and mild-to-cold winters. It experiences almost no growth of ice in the winter and as a result the majority of its ports are {{wp|warm water ports}} However the northernmost parts of the continent, almost touch the Hyperborean circle and are relatively insulated by the Nordanian mountains. As a result this area is significantly colder than the rest of the [[Váli Peninsula]]. Compared to similar regions in [[Velkia]], the Nordanian weather is much warmer and milder owing to the gulf-streams running across the [[Great Ocean]] and the [[Central Ocean]]. However these {{wp|oceanic currents}} have the side effect of warming local winds, which merge with colder Hyperborean, creating harsh winter storms which occasionally ravage western Nordania. This often causes severe floodings in the lower central-western coast.
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| Southern Nordania lies in the {{wp|sub-tropical}} climate zones, creating a relatively-dry summer climate, which according to the {{wp|Köppen climate classification}} can be divided into "hot dry-summer" climates (Csa) and "cool dry-summer" climates (Csb). Hot dry-summer climates are generally experienced west of Karazawa while cool dry-summer climates are generally experienced around [[Cirdia]] and [[Aucuria]]. Southern Nordania, by the Saros Mountains, is home to Nordania's largest {{wp|rainforest}}s, the NAME. South Nordania is warm and well-suited to plants like {{wp|cypress}}, {{wp|figs}}, {{wp|olives}}, {{wp|lavender}} and {{wp|grapes}}. This climate allows parts of southern Nordania to develop a world-famous wine-culture, with hotspots located in [[Ordennya]].
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| ===Geology=== | | ===Geology=== |
| I know Jack-shit about Geology, can someone else write this?-Sjealand
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| ===Flora=== | | ===Flora=== |
| Millenia of human interaction have resulted in most of Nordania's plant life to grow accustomed to humanity. Almost all of the Nordanian coast is devoid of any untouched wilderness, besides national parks and a few areas. Inland Nordania is however home to countless wild plants, from the winding forests of Northern Nordania to the Savannahs of the south. The main drylands of Nordania are found in the south-central region of the continent, with deudecious forests found in the coastal areas, aswell as evergreen forests in the south.
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| Nordanias main natural vegetation consists of mixed forests. The coastal regions, aswell as Northern Nordania and the [[Central Nordanian Plain]], are fertile regions with prime conditions for growth. As a result Nordania is home to some of Esquariums largest untouched forests. Thanks to the gulf-streams northern Nordania is able to sustain forests, which would not usually survive in the area, and many countries surrounding the [[Tynic Sea]] have large {{wp|deciduous forests}}. Thanks to a complex system of rivers flowing from the Nevanic mountains aswell as the [[Central Nordanian Plateu]], Nordania enjoys regular water-supply, with occasional summer droughts in south-eastern Nordania. However some mountain chains, like the PLACEHOLDER MOUNTAINS in western Nordania, prevent westerlies from bringing rainfall to the areas east of the mountains. As a result the coastline of Nordania enjoys regular rainfall and vast forests, while inner Nordania relies on irrigation and rivers. While few parts of coastal Nordania has remained free from humans and their expansion, central Nordania remains relatively untouched from vast farms and grazing areas.
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| Around 35% of Nordania is forested. However this goes down to around 13% for coastal regions. Scientists estimate that during its maximum forested extent, 57% of Nordania was covered by forests, with the coastal areas being up to 80-90% forested. These forests stretched through modern day [[Lersekt]] and [[Alemannia]], down through all of western Nordania and to the [[Cirdian Plateau]]. The majority of modern day Nordanias forests are concentrated west of Alemannia around western Nordania and the [[Tynic Sea]]. In the north these forests are primarily mixed {{wp|deciduous forests}} mainly composed of {{wp|beech}}, {{wp|pine}}, {{wp|oak}} and {{wp|birch}}. Northwestern Nordania in particular is famous for its massive birch forests. Southern Nordania is mainly covered by {{wp|evergreen forests}} consisting of {{wp|oak}}, {{wp|cypress}} and {{wp|bay laurel}}. Some sections of south-eastern Nordania specifically are also covered by the endemic {{wp|Arecaceae|Nordanian palm}}.
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| The presence of man, aswell as the tough weather has had profound effect on the Nordanian wildlife. In the coastal regions most {{wp|apex predators have been hunted to extinction, with only few hold-outs of {{wp|wolfs}}, {{wp|bears}} and {{wp|mountain lions}} existing in Northern Nordania. The coastal region of Nordania has been less affected by man, while more urbanized areas are mostly devoid of large predators, large parts of southern Nordania is home to large cats like tigers and the [[Nordanian Lion]], aswell as [[Nordanian bear]]. Central Nordania, with its flat plains and large savannah's is an ideal home to the continents many {{wp|jaguars}}, {{wp|lions}} and {{wp|leopards}}. Nordanian bird-life is very diverse with over 27 different species of eagles living on the continent. Most famous is the {{wp|Golden Eagle, nicknamed the Royal Eagle, which is the symbol of the continent. The Saros mountains on the border with Conitia is home to the continents only small population of {{wp|Snow leopards.
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| Central Nordania is home to large flocks of {{wp|wild horses}} roaming the plains, aswell as the {{wp|European bison|Nordanian Bison}}, whose flocks are famous in western Nordania. Various types of {{wp|deer}} inhabit northern Nordania, with the {{wp|moose}} and the {{wp|red deer}} being the most wide-spread. Other mammals include the {{wp|jackal}}, {{wp|wild cats}} and {{wp|foxes}}. Southen Nordania, on the border with Conitia is also home to different species of reptiles, who primarily inhabit the savannah's. Sea creatures are another important part of Nordanian fauna. The waters surrounding the continent are rich in {{wp|phytoplankton}} and {{wp|zooplankton}}, which has resulted in the Nordanian fishing industry being one of the worlds most profitable. Nordania is home to{{wp| molluscs}}, {{wp|echinoderms}}, different {{wp|crustaceans}}, {{wp|squids}} and {{wp|octopuses}}, {{wp|fish}}, {{wp|dolphins}}, and {{wp|whales}}. Northern Nordania, [[Fjalland]] in particular maintains a large {{wp|whaling}} industry. The southern parts of the continent, espcially [[Karazawa]] and [[Cirdia]] are home to occasional populations of the [[Conitian shark}}
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| Of the 25 countries in Nordania, 10 are {{wp|Monarchy|monarchie}}s, 2 are {{wp|Fascism|fascist one-party states}}, 2 are {{wp|syndicalism|syndicalist}} {{wp|republics}} and 11 are {{wp|Democracy|democratic republics}}. The borders of the continent has largely shifted over the centuries, as various empires rose and fell. The last major territorial cessions occurred in the aftermath of the [[Continental War]]. While many nations on the continent are officially monarchies, most of are together with the republics democracies.
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| There exists a desire to unite the mainly germanic nations of Northern Nordania, however it is a fringe ideology, and the longest Nordanian integration has reached is the [[Nordanian League]], which was founded in 1982. The continents only de facto military alliance is [[NOSDO]] or ''The Northern Seas Defence Organisation''. However organisations like the [[Esquarian Community]] and the [[Commonwealth of Sovereign States]] have some members originating in Nordania.
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