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'''New Gough Island''' officially the '''Country of New Gough Island''' or less commonly known, '''The New Gough Island City''' is a country in the southern hemisphere. The country is made up of a large island and a smaller island. As of the 2024 census, the nation's population stood at 1.098 million. The country has a land area of 1,836.94 sq mi. The capital district is [[Gallatin| South Metro]]. While the largest is [[The Newlands]]. The majority of the country's population lives on the highly urbanized South New Gough Island. While the North New Gough Island is highly mountainous and forested. The climate of the country is tropical monsoonal, with a highland subtropical climate in the mountains of the north island.       
'''New Gough Island''' officially the '''Country of New Gough Island''' or less commonly known, '''The State of New Gough Island ''' is a country in the southern hemisphere. The country is made up of a large island and a smaller islands. As of the 2024 census, the nation's population stood at 12.238 million. The country has a land area of 1,836.94 sq mi. The capital district is [[Gallatin| South Metro]]. While the largest is [[The Newlands]]. The majority of the country's population lives on the highly urbanized South New Gough Island. While the North New Gough Island is highly mountainous and forested. The climate of the country is tropical monsoonal, with a highland subtropical climate in the mountains of the north island.       


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 18:17, 7 May 2024

Country of New Gough Island
New Gough Island Flag - Imgur.jpg
Flag
Coat of Arms of the Republic of New Gough Island - Imgur.png
Coat of arms
Anthem: The Great New Gough Island
New Gough Island Map.png
StatusRecognised as a country of Riamo with independence in foreign relations de jure; operating as an independent state under Riamese protection de facto (since 1980).
CapitalPort Victoria
LargestHartridge
Official languages Common
Recognised regional languagesGough
Ethnic groups
(2024)
White (74%)
Black (12%)
East Asian (8%)
Native (4%)
Mixed Race (2%)
Religion
(2024)
Non Religious (47%)
Christan (45%)
East Asian Religions (5%)
Native Gough Religions (2%)
Other (1%)
Demonym(s)New Gough Islander
GovernmentUnitary Executive lead Democracy under a federal constitutional monarchy
• Monarch
Diana II
• Chief Executive
Helen Zealand
• Vice Chief Executive
Richard Wright
LegislatureNational Assembly
Country of Riamo
• Arrival of the First Colonists
1609
• Self Governed Colony
January 1, 1955
• Recognition of independence in foreign relations
July 8, 1980
Area
• 
60,528 sq mi (156,770 km2)
• Water (%)
0.8
Population
• 2024 census
12,238,000
• Density
202.19/sq mi (78.1/km2)
GDP (nominal)2024 estimate
• Total
ACU 440.568 Billion
• Per capita
ACU 36,000
Gini (2024)34.6
medium
HDI (2024)Increase 0.873
very high
CurrencyNew Gough island Hull (NGIH) (NGIH)
Time zoneNew Gough Island Time
Date formatmm/dd/yyyy
Driving sideleft
Calling code+53
Internet TLD.ng

New Gough Island officially the Country of New Gough Island or less commonly known, The State of New Gough Island is a country in the southern hemisphere. The country is made up of a large island and a smaller islands. As of the 2024 census, the nation's population stood at 12.238 million. The country has a land area of 1,836.94 sq mi. The capital district is South Metro. While the largest is The Newlands. The majority of the country's population lives on the highly urbanized South New Gough Island. While the North New Gough Island is highly mountainous and forested. The climate of the country is tropical monsoonal, with a highland subtropical climate in the mountains of the north island.

History

Demographics

 
Largest City Proper in New Gough Island
2024 Census
Rank Province Pop.
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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1730 10,000—    
1750 28,000+180.0%
1800 80,000+185.7%
1820 154,000+92.5%
1850 224,000+45.5%
1870 297,000+32.6%
1880 383,000+29.0%
1890 448,000+17.0%
1900 581,000+29.7%
1910 654,000+12.6%
1920 737,000+12.7%
1930 812,000+10.2%
1940 864,000+6.4%
1950 903,000+4.5%
1960 961,000+6.4%
1970 1,008,000+4.9%
1980 998,000−1.0%
1990 959,000−3.9%
2000 984,000+2.6%
2010 1,010,000+2.6%
2020 1,052,000+4.2%
2024 1,098,000+4.4%

Geography

Climate

The Climate of New Gough Island is Tropical to Highland Humid Subtropical Monsoonal with a dry season and a wet season. Though there are considered 3 seasons: Wet season from late December to April, the Cool Dry Season from May through August, and the Hot Dry Season from September to mid-December. During the wet season temperatures are cooler but humid. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are very common. On days when there is no rain it is usually overcast and foggy in the mornings. Tropical Cyclones can occur during the wet season. The most powerful tropical cyclone to hit New Gough Island was Super Tropical Cyclone Wanda on January 5, 1972, which brought 20 in (508 mm) of rainfall in 24 hours and winds reaching 160 mph (257 kmph). The storm caused horrific flooding; the worst damage ever seen in a century from a tropical cyclone. Heavy rain events occur usually 1 to 3 times per year, heavy rain events are thunderstorms that drop more than 4 in (101.6 mm) of rainfall in a single day. The worst rainstorm brought 25 in (635 mm) of rain in 24 hours. on February 14, 1996.

The cool dry season brings mild to cool temperatures and low humidity. It is usually sunny and cooler with nice breezes. The coldest temperatures recorded happen in this season and cold waves can occur though they usually happen once per year. The coldest temperature ever recorded was 30 degrees F (-1 degrees C) on Mount Blandan on July 4, 1977. A dusting of snow also occurred on summit that day. Cold waves usually last a few days and rebound quickly.

The hot dry season is the most hot and humid time of year. Temperatures climb quickly reaching an apex in November. Temperatures can reach 95 degrees F (35 degrees C) or higher which can be considered a heatwave. The highest temperature ever recorded was 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) on November 18, 2020. Heatwaves can last on the low end 3 days to 14 days at the most extreme. Heat index can make it feel very hot and oppressive, the worst heat index was also recorded on November 18, 2020 with a dangerous reading of 122 degrees F (50 degrees C). Overnight temperatures rarely below 70 degrees F (21 degrees C). The highest overnight temperature was 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) on November 20, 2020. Thunderstorms increase in frequency as the wet season draws closer usually at the very end of November.

Climate data for South Metro, New Gough Island
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 91
(33) 		89
(32) 		90
(32) 		94
(34) 		92
(33) 		88
(31) 		90
(32) 		95
(35) 		98
(37) 		102
(39) 		104
(40) 		100
(38) 		104
(40)
Average high °F (°C) 82.7
(28.2) 		80.2
(26.8) 		79.6
(26.4) 		76.7
(24.8) 		74.2
(23.4) 		73.4
(23.0) 		74.6
(23.7) 		77.8
(25.4) 		84.6
(29.2) 		89.2
(31.8) 		92.6
(33.7) 		86.3
(30.2) 		81.0
(27.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 77
(25) 		75.3
(24.1) 		73.9
(23.3) 		71.1
(21.7) 		69
(21) 		67.1
(19.5) 		68.3
(20.2) 		71.2
(21.8) 		76.2
(24.6) 		81.1
(27.3) 		84.1
(28.9) 		80.8
(27.1) 		74.6
(23.7)
Average low °F (°C) 71.2
(21.8) 		70.4
(21.3) 		68.1
(20.1) 		65.4
(18.6) 		63.8
(17.7) 		60.7
(15.9) 		61.9
(16.6) 		64.5
(18.1) 		67.8
(19.9) 		72.9
(22.7) 		75.6
(24.2) 		75.2
(24.0) 		68.1
(20.1)
Record low °F (°C) 64
(18) 		61
(16) 		58
(14) 		54
(12) 		50
(10) 		45
(7) 		47
(8) 		53
(12) 		59
(15) 		63
(17) 		67
(19) 		66
(19) 		45
(7)
Average rainfall inches (mm) 12.8
(330) 		15.6
(400) 		11.5
(290) 		8.1
(210) 		2.9
(74) 		1.2
(30) 		0.9
(23) 		1.3
(33) 		2.1
(53) 		2.6
(66) 		3.2
(81) 		7.2
(180) 		69.4
(1,770)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1) 14 16 12 10 5 4 3 4 4 5 5 9 91
Source: New Gough Island Weather Service

Administrative Divisions

Districts

Provinces of New Gough Island
Province Population 2010 Population 2020 Population Estimate 2024 Population Change Land Area Population Density Capital City
South Metro 51,000 88,000 100,000 +12% 15 sq mi (39 km2) 6,667 people per sq mi (2,564.1 people per sq km) 5
Old Flatiron 334,000 291,000 280,000 -3.8% 40 sq mi (100 km2) 7,000 people per sq mi (2,800 people per sq km) 10
Star Hills 95,000 110,000 130,000 +15.4% 55.84 sq mi (144.6 km2) 2,328.1 people per sq mi (899 people per sq km) 8
Old Gough City 165,000 144,000 132,000 -8.33% 10 sq mi (26 km2) 13,200 people per sq mi (5,076.9 people per sq km) 4
The Newlands 272,000 337,000 383,000 +12.1% 120.85 sq mi (313.0 km2) 3,169.2 people per sq mi (1,223.6 people per sq km) 12
North New Gough Island Wildlands 78,000 70,000 63,000 -10% 1,353.55 sq mi (3,505.7 km2) 46.5 people per sq mi (18 people per sq km) 5
South New Gough Island Wildlands 15,000 12,000 10,000 -16.34% 241.7 sq mi (626 km2) 41.4 people per sq mi (16 people per sq km) 3

Government

Politics

2020 New Gough Island General Elections

Supreme Court

National Assembly

President and Cabinet

Transportation

Education

Economy

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