Geography of the Freethinker Commonwealth

For political geography, please see: List of Territories and Provinces of the Freethinker Commonwealth

Summary

Location: Equatorial Atlantic Ocean (Mainland), Arctic Ocean (Fargon Archipelago), Poneria (Fortuna and Nova Olympia)

Area:

• Land: ~102,000,000 sq miles (Including Fargon, Earth Only)
• Water: ~12,030,000 sq miles (Including Fargon, Earth Only)
• Total: ~114,030,000 sq miles

Coastline: ~720,000 miles (Including Fargon, Earth Only)

Maritime Claims:

• Contiguous zone: 120 NM
• Territorial sea: 36 NM
• Exclusive economic zone: 240 NM,
• Continental shelf: 240 NM or to the edge of the continental margin, whichever is greater

Elevation extremes (Earth only):

• Lowest Point: Green Valley Reclamation Project (Mainland), -12 Metres
• Highest Point: Mount Solace (Mainland), 7831 Metres

Geography of the Freethinker Mainland

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Terrain Map of the Freethinker Mainland

Climate & Terrain: The Mainland is dominated by its vast, untamed deserts and towering mountain ranges. Comprised of a single, supermassive landmass surrounded by many smaller islands, this continent-sized equatorial state has a dry, arid climate except in small isolated spots near the coasts and between the larger mountain ranges. Desert and semi-arid terrain account for about 80% of the total land, with the rest dominated by shrubland, mountains and thick tropical jungles.

Enviromental Hazards: Frequent sandstorms in desert regions, Hurricanes on Western and Northern shores from late spring to autumn, native wildlife.

Enviromental Issues: Increasing desertification, pollution concerns in major rivers and waterways

Geography of Fargon

Climate & Terrain: The Fargon Archipelago is located in the far north Atlantic, with much of the principle territory located near or above the Arctic circle. The northern edge of the islands are locked in permanent ice, and the majority of the province is either Arctic ice or tundra.

Enviromental Hazards: Snow storms and blizzards, large ice flows.

Enviromental Issues: Shrinking of ice flows from regional warming, increasing pollution levels from rapid economic growth.

Geography of Fortuna

Climate & Terrain: Fortuna is a located at a subtropical latitude and enjoys a coastal, mild climate. Significant amounts of the territory are foothills or montane terrain.

'Enviromental Hazards: Limited hurrican exposure, flooding and avalanche risk in mountain regions.

Enviromental Issues: Increasing pollution levels from rapid economic growth.

Geography of Nova Olympia

Climate & Terrain: Nova Olympia is a located at a temperate latitude. An island chain, much of the territory enjoys a maritime climate.

Enviromental Hazards: Limited hurricane exposure, flooding and avalanche risk in mountain regions.

Enviromental Issues: Residual pollution issues from previous polity.