Bennavannin
08-08-2004, 00:38
(Work in progress.)
Introduction - Bennavannin
Background
Bennavannin obtained its internationally recognized independence in 20xx as a confederal union of previously independent "shires." These shires were the successor states to the Free State of New Hampshire, which had collapsed in 20xx following the secession of the Portsmouth (Beul na Pùirt) shires. The Free State of New Hampshire had in turn seceded from the now-defunct United States Empire in 20xx.
Geography
Location: eastern North America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, south of the Canadian wilds, north of the remainder states of the former United States Empire
Geographic coordinates: 43N, 071W
Area (total): 9351 sq. mi.
Area (land): 8969 sq. mi.
Area (water): 382 sq. mi.
Area-comparative: 50 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Coastline: 131 mi.
Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 NM
exclusive economic zone: limits fixed in coordination with neighboring states
Climate: maritime, wet, moderate winters, cool summers
Terrain: hilly in the south and far north, mountainous in the center, many lakes in south-center
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
highest point: Beann Mhàiseangtan, 2115 m
Natural resources: oil shale, peat, phosphorite, clay, limestone, sand, dolomite, arable land, sea mud, timber
Land use: arable land: 26.5%
permanent crops: 0.35%
other: 73.15% (20xx est.)
Natural hazards: sometimes flooding occurs in the spring, blizzards in winter
Environment-current issues: Amount of pollutants has fallen steadily due to strict regulations, but lack of regulation on economic development has entailed a shrinking area of virgin forest, although much forest is replanted by logging companies; stocks of wild fish, particularly salmon, remain low
Environment-international agreements: none
Geography-note: about one-third mountainous; many temporary lakes make internal travel difficult during spring melt; strategic location along major sea and air routes in North America; short coastline boasts one of world's greatest artificial harbors at Portsmouth
Introduction - Bennavannin
Background
Bennavannin obtained its internationally recognized independence in 20xx as a confederal union of previously independent "shires." These shires were the successor states to the Free State of New Hampshire, which had collapsed in 20xx following the secession of the Portsmouth (Beul na Pùirt) shires. The Free State of New Hampshire had in turn seceded from the now-defunct United States Empire in 20xx.
Geography
Location: eastern North America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, south of the Canadian wilds, north of the remainder states of the former United States Empire
Geographic coordinates: 43N, 071W
Area (total): 9351 sq. mi.
Area (land): 8969 sq. mi.
Area (water): 382 sq. mi.
Area-comparative: 50 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Coastline: 131 mi.
Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 NM
exclusive economic zone: limits fixed in coordination with neighboring states
Climate: maritime, wet, moderate winters, cool summers
Terrain: hilly in the south and far north, mountainous in the center, many lakes in south-center
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
highest point: Beann Mhàiseangtan, 2115 m
Natural resources: oil shale, peat, phosphorite, clay, limestone, sand, dolomite, arable land, sea mud, timber
Land use: arable land: 26.5%
permanent crops: 0.35%
other: 73.15% (20xx est.)
Natural hazards: sometimes flooding occurs in the spring, blizzards in winter
Environment-current issues: Amount of pollutants has fallen steadily due to strict regulations, but lack of regulation on economic development has entailed a shrinking area of virgin forest, although much forest is replanted by logging companies; stocks of wild fish, particularly salmon, remain low
Environment-international agreements: none
Geography-note: about one-third mountainous; many temporary lakes make internal travel difficult during spring melt; strategic location along major sea and air routes in North America; short coastline boasts one of world's greatest artificial harbors at Portsmouth